Best Hadleigh Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 302: Friday Round Table with Hadleigh McAlister, Ryan Gauss and Jennifer Dunn 1:06:31

11h ago1:06:31

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Busy week in the news! Craig is joined by London city councillor Hadleigh McAlister, political insider Ryan Gauss and London Abused Women's Centre executive Director Jennifer Dunn for the Friday Round Table as they break it all down. They start with the mess over at the Thames Valley District School Board, as Mark Fisher is "on leave" and Bill Tuck…

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Episode 306: Will more London organizations hire Navigator? 29:45

3h ago29:45

29:45

The London Police Services Board is standing by the decision to spend $104,000 on Navigator - a PR firm who has worked with lots of high profile clients. A member of that board - Mayor Josh Morgan - joins Craig on the podcast to talk about the broader implications of that spending. Will the London Transit Commission feel they have to hire Navigator…

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Episode 305: The $38,444 Question 29:43

3h ago29:43

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So, how did that TVDSB executive trip to Toronto happen, anyway? Beth Mai, the Chair of the Board of Trustees, joins Craig on the podcast to share her side of that story, and talk about the reaction parents and teachers have had to the cost of the jaunt 17 executives took to the SkyDome Hotel being revealed. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by …

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Shieak Tzeng & Sergei Obruchkov, Wellumio 24:23

21h ago24:23

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Wellumio is developing a highly portable head MRI scanner for use in emergency departments - providing a scan in the “golden hour” after stroke when treatment is most effective. Shieak & Sergei talk about how great it was to find each other, their journey to dealing with investors rather than grant reviewers, and now getting their product to market…

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Episode 304: Why Did the London Police Services Board Spend $104,000 on Navigator? 56:41

2d ago56:41

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The London Police Services Board is under fire after, as per a story in the London Free Press, they spent more than $100,000 on Navigator to do communications surrounding their massive $672-million ask during the most recent budget cycle at city hall. Why did they do it? Why choose Navigator, a rather infamous PR provider, of all firms? Board chair…

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Episode 303: Can Bill Tucker repair the TVDSB's reputation? 22:00

2d ago22:00

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We got the receipts for the TVDSB's jaunt to Toronto, and the numbers aren't good. $38,444.22 for 18 executives to meet at the SkyDome hotel and maybe watch a few ballgames - all while the board is facing a multi-million dollar deficit. Not great! Bill Tucker, who retired as Education Director in 2013, is back! He takes over for the embattled Mark …

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Episode 301: TVDSB Turmoil 36:40

3d ago36:40

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Mark Fisher (apparently) out. Bill Tucker in. Big changes at the Thames Valley District School Board in the wake of the Blue Jays trip spending scandal. What's next for the board? What's happening in the classroom? EFTO Thames Valley President Craig Smith joins Craig on the podcast to discuss. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downtown London…

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Episode 300: Friday Round Table with Cheryl Miller, Shawn Lewis and Carol Dyck 1:12:56

7d ago1:12:56

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300 episodes! Hard to believe, but here we are. Episode 300, nearly three years after the podcast launched. Who else but former city councillor Cheryl Miller could Craig have on for this milestone? They're joined by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis and Green Party candidate Carol Dyck to talk about the week's top stories. They discuss Jagmeet Singh …

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Clinton Cardozo with OneReg 16:35

10d ago16:35

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OneReg is about effortless compliance and smoother operations for aerospace. When Covid struck, Clinton lost his job and decided it was time to start a business. He and his two co-founders had more than 100 years experience in compliance, digital innovation and aviation. Their initial customers are airports, which are very complex environments – th…

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Episode 299: How Hamilton Road fits into London's road safety debate 16:49

10d ago16:49

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Should council have asked for a quicker redesign for Hamilton Road between Adelaide and Highbury? Ward 1 councillor Hadleigh McAlister thinks so. He joined Craig at the Covent Garden Market studio to discuss that stretch of road, the council debate surrounding it and a larger view of road safety in London. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by th…

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Episode 298: Friday Round Table with Kelly Elliott, Matt Newton-Reid and Shawna Lewkowitz 1:05:23

14d ago1:05:23

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On this week's round table, Craig is joined by a panel of former Thames Centre Deputy Mayor Kelly Elliott, lawyer and former school board trustee Matthew Newton-Reid an former federal NDP candidate Shawna Lewkowitz to break down the top stories of the week. First, they look at the Thames Valley District School Board - which is in the middle of a sc…

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Episode 297: Supervised consumption saves lives 25:25

17d ago25:25

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The Ford government says they're closing 10 supervised consumption sites province-wide. London's isn't closing, but advocates are concerned about the future of the local facility based on the Ford government's actions. Middlesex-London Health Unit Associate Medical Officer of Health Dr. Joanne Kearon joined Craig on the podcast to explain why super…

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Episode 296: AJ Thinks London Needs a Subway 34:42

25d ago34:42

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PhD candidate AJ Wray joins Craig to talk about a wide variety of stories in London this week. First, they talk about Petronella McNorgan, who woman who was sentenced this week for hitting a troop of Girl Guides with her car back in 2021. Why can't a judge take away her license for life? They also talk about transit villages in London (10:48), AJ's…

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Terry Miller with Eight360 21:56

25d ago21:56

21:56

Eight360 has built an immersive VR motion simulator: a ball that you sit inside that can do full 360 flips and spins. This is fun. It’s also very serious: it delivers a more immersive and visceral experience, leading to better engagement and learning outcomes whether you are manoeuvring heavy equipment in unusual situations, practicing your off-roa…

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Episode 295: Friday Round Table with Kelly Ziegner, Nathan Caranci and Roger Caranci 54:33

1M ago54:33

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig welcomes United Way President and CEO Kelly Ziegner and the father-son duo of Roger and Nathan Caranci to the Covent Garden Market studio. They discuss the rising cost of living in Canada, an effort to cut taxes at London City Hall, and the temporary foreign workers program coming under scrutiny. The Craig N…

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Episode 294: Analyzing the report on racism within London Police 37:18

1M ago37:18

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A report unearthed by CBC last week told some upsetting stories of racism within London Police. Chief Thai Truong says the service will do better, but, will his words match the results? Indigenous activist Frances Moore and anti-oppression consultant Mojdeh Cox joined Craig in the studio to dive into the report and share their thoughts. The Craig N…

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Episode 293: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Jessie Rodger and Steve Cordes 56:06

1M ago56:06

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Craig welcomes London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, Anova Executive Director Jessie Rodger and Steve Cordes, the Executive Director at Youth Opportunities Unlimited, to the studio for this week's round table. They discussed a report bout how Londoners feel about the city's police service, unearthed by CBC. The answer? Not great. But leadership is sayin…

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Episode 292: Life changing care at LHSC 16:48

1M ago16:48

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Mandy Dostie was abused as a child. It was thought, at one point, that the effects of the injuries sustained during that abuse would last for the rest of her life. That's why Dr. Jonathan Lau stepped in. The London Health Sciences Centre neurosurgeon was able to insert a device into Mandy's brain - alleviating her pain and changing her life forever…

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Episode 291: Jonathan Scott on how the US election may impact Canadian politics 26:51

1M ago26:51

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Kamala Harris has tapped Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her VP pick. Craig welcomes political insider Jonathan Scott to the podcast to breakdown that selection, and how the US election could impact Canadian politics. Then they talk about Pierre Poilievre's messaging, and the potential of Doug Ford sending Ontario into an early election before the n…

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Danny Purcell with Basis 21:26

1M ago21:26

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Danny, CEO & co-founder, of Basis explains how they have developed a home electricity smart panel that allows you to manage your power usage in real time and gives data to the electricity companies so they can offer smart-use plans to reduce cost. They are driven by delivering an enduring positive impact for the planet. The first smart panels will …

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Episode 290: Friday Round Table with Mariam Hamou, Ryan Gauss and Jared Zaifman 55:16

2M ago55:16

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On this week's Friday Round Table from the Covent Garden Market studio, Craig is joined by former London city councillor Mariam Hamou, political insider Ryan Gauss and London Home Builders Association CEO Jared Zaifman. They talked about Jagmeet Singh's talk about rent controls when visited London and how the city is navigating the housing crisis. …

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Episode 289: Darlene Zaifman-Guslits booted from Jewish Community Centre for Poilievre event 36:59

2M ago36:59

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Darlene Zaifman-Guslits has been a pillar in London's Jewish community. Last week, she was kicked out of the Jewish Community Centre in London just before Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was set to address a crowd there. The video of the ejection subsequently went viral. Zaifman-Guslits joined Craig on the podcast to share her side of the stor…

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Ep 43: Mitchell Pham: From Stateless Refugee to Tech Trailblazer in New Zealand 32:03

2M ago32:03

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Send us a text Discover the extraordinary journey of Mitchell Pham, a revered figure in New Zealand's tech landscape, as he shares his incredible story of resilience, innovation, and community impact. From escaping a struggling economy in Vietnam to becoming a trailblazing co-founder of CodeHQ, Mitchell's narrative is one of triumph over adversity.…

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Michael Hartley with Comply Pro 19:30

2M ago19:30

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Three founders who had worked together before started Comply Pro to meet needs for safety in the construction industry and food safety in hospitality, building a SaaS company that can be rapidly scaled around the world. Now ComplyPro manages 18.4 million records and protects 200,000 sites globally, with over 4,000 clients and 45,000 users. Michael …

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Episode 288: Friday Round Table with Jennifer Dunn, John Fyfe-Millar and Scott Collyer 46:43

2M ago46:43

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined in the studio by London Abused Women's Centre Executive director Jennifer Dunn, former London city councillor John Fyfe-Millar and political insider Scott Collyer to talk about the week's top issues. First, they address the London Police news conference, which put the safe supply conversation back …

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Episode 287: Why does Ontario have a massive family doctor shortage? 26:10

2M ago26:10

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According to the Ontario College of Family Physicians, 2.5 million people in the province do not have a family doctor. How did this happen? Why is there such a large family doctor shortage? And what can we do about it? Dr. Mario Elia, a family doctor in London, joined Craig in the studio to discuss. The Craig Needles Podcast is brought to you by Do…

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Ep 42: Andy Blair: From Small Town NZ to Running the Worlds Geothermal Industry 50:29

2M ago50:29

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Send us a text Andrea Blair (or Andy to her mates), a powerhouse in sustainable development and geothermal energy, joins us for a riveting discussion that promises to leave you inspired and informed. Recognised by Forbes as one of the five female founders championing a sustainable future, Andy's story is one of resilience, adaptability, and relentl…

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Episode 286: Steven Guilbeault talks environment, Liberal polling troubles 27:52

2M ago27:52

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Craig welcomed federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault to the studio to talk about Canada's emissions, the best things this government has done for the environment, affordability problems in Canada and about the Liberals lagging significantly behind the Conservatives in the polls. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by…

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Episode 285: Friday Round Table with Cheryl Miller, Kelly Ziegner and Steve Cordes 43:48

2M ago43:48

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Craig welcomes former city councillor Cheryl Miller, Elgin-Middlesex United Way CEO Kelly Ziegner and Youth Opportunities Unlimited CEO Steve Cordes to the Covent Garden Market studio talk about London's top stories of the week. The tackle the Ontario Civilian Police Commission report on Councillor Susan Stevenson, calling her social media posts "c…

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Episode 284: Matthew Wilson and David Musyj talk LHSC's future 35:30

2M ago35:30

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It's been a time of transition at the London Health Sciences Centre. Will a change in management help get he hospital's finances in order? Board Chair Matthew Wilson and acting-CEO David Musyj join Craig at the Covent Garden Market studio to discuss what's next. How can the budget deficit be fixed? What can the board do differently to avoid problem…

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Hadleigh Ford with SwipedOn 18:54

2M ago18:54

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Hadleigh’s maritime background gave him the insight that started SwipedOn: on a super yacht everything was electronic except the dog-eared visitors’ book. With no tech or business background, he set out to build a tablet sign in. Today Hadleigh employs over 50 people and SwipedOn is used in over 9,000 workplaces. The company has gone through owners…

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Episode 283: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Jared Zaifman and Mariam Hamou 47:55

3M ago47:55

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On this week's round table, Craig is joined by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, London Home Builders Association CEO Jared Zaifman and former London city councillor Mariam Hamou to discuss the week's top stories. They look at the LCBO strike and the impact it may have on the Ford government, the battle over money between the province and the Thames…

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Episode 282: Beth Mai on TVDSB the deficit, future of school boards 54:29

3M ago54:29

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The Thames Valley District School Board is facing a funding shortfall and problems are showing up in the classroom because of it. How did we get here? Beth Mai, the chair of the board, joined Craig in the studio for a wide ranging conversation on education, the provincial government and the future of school boards. The Craig Needles Podcast is powe…

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Episode 281: Friday Round Table with Kelly Elliott, A.J Wray and Jeremy McCall 50:18

3M ago50:18

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig welcomes former Thames Centre Deputy Mayor Kelly Elliott, PhD candidate A.J. Wray and former council candidate Jeremy McCall to the studio to talk about the week's top issues. They dive into the efforts of some London city councillors to save some money on your tax bill - with some controversial ideas to som…

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Episode 280: LHSC projects a deficit of $150-million, how did it happen? 21:45

3M ago21:45

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At a meeting on Wednesday, members of the London Health Sciences Centre board of directors were told that after running a $78-million deficit in the last year, they project to run one of $150-million in the upcoming fiscal. How did this happen? How can it be fixed? Acting President and CEO David Musyj spoke with Craig at the hospital to share what …

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Episode 279: Mike Moffatt talks housing polling, Trudeau's future 27:44

3M ago27:44

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Economist Mike Moffatt, a founding director of the PLACE Centre, joins Craig on the podcast to talk about how the housing shortage is shaping Canadian politics in the wake of the Liberal by-election loss in Toronto-St. Paul's. How does a generation being frozen out of home ownership impact voting? Will Justin Trudeau soon exit political life? Will …

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Anya Anderson with RedSeed 20:27

3M ago20:27

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RedSeed trains retail staff: it provides courses, coaching & a customisable LMS with a library of easy-to-implement course content and learning pathways that lets its customers customise the training. Its coaching is a key differentiator. Anya talks about growing the company from in-person training to fully online resources. She’s now looking at fl…

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Ep 41: Hadleigh Ford: Navigating from the High Seas to Tech Startup Success 37:04

3M ago37:04

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Send us a text Hadleigh Ford, founder and CEO of SwipedOn, shares his adventurous transformation from maritime to tech CEO in our latest episode. Discover the captivating journey of how a young New Zealander became one of the youngest harbour pilots and went on to work on some of the most luxurious vessels in the world. Learn from the real-world ch…

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Episode 278: Friday Round Table with Elizabeth Peloza, Cheryl Miller and Scott Collyer 53:44

3M ago53:44

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined at the Covent Garden Market studio by City of London Budget Chair Elizabeth Peloza, former city councillor Cheryl Miller and political insider Scott Collyer. They talk about Shmuel Farhi's interesting (but perhaps unwanted) proposal for a new London city hall, changing ward boundaries in London, gr…

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Ep 40: Tracksuit's Meteoric Rise: Insights from Co-Founder Connor Archbold 47:02

3M ago47:02

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Send us a text Join us as we sit down with Connor Archbold, Founder and Co-CEO of Tracksuit. Connor shares his compelling journey and what lead him and his co-founder Matt Herbert to start Tracksuit. Through his story you’ll gain insights into the resilience and innovation required to launch and scale a tech venture at speed. Ever wondered how Trac…

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Episode 277: Dr. Andrea Sereda shares her side of safe supply debate 1:14:34

3M ago1:14:34

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Why are advocates of Safe Supply so passionate about the positives of the program? Dr. Andrea Sereda of London Intercommunity Health Centre, one of the leading safe supply advocates in the country, joins the podcast to explain her side of the debate. She and Craig discuss the program's history, it's effectiveness, and the criticisms - both the legi…

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Ep 39: Laurissa Hollis: From Warner Music to Leading Sales at Blackpearl 42:33

3M ago42:33

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Send us a text Curious about how a serendipitous encounter at a wedding can shape your career trajectory? Meet Laurissa Hollis, the new VP of Sales at Blackpearl Group, who journeyed from the US to New Zealand, embracing opportunities from Warner Music to groundbreaking roles in SaaS. Laurissa's story is a testament to the power of passion, resilie…

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Ep 38: Cecilia Robinson - My Food Bag and Tend Health 44:46

3M ago44:46

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Send us a text Cecilia a multi exit StartUp entrepreneur with successes like Au Pair link and My Food Bag. My Food Bag was probably where Cecelia became a household name. The business was sold to private equity before ultimately being publicly listed in an IPO. Her and husband James have since launched Tend Health. Founded with the purpose of helpi…

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Episode 276: Friday Round Table with Mojdeh Cox, Jeff Preston and Ryan Gauss 1:07:29

3M ago1:07:29

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined at the Covent Garden Market studio by activist Mojdeh Cox, disability advocate Dr. Jeff Preston and political insider Ryan Gauss. The panel discusses the ongoing London Police investigation into what they're calling a potentially hate-motivated arson, more changes at the London Health Sciences Cent…

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Episode 275: Dr. Sharon Koivu's concerns about safe supply drugs 29:39

3M ago29:39

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London has become one of the centre of the safe supply debate in the medical community. The pro-side says that providing drugs that aren't from dealers will be safer and lead to fewer overdose deaths. The con-side believes that safe supply is only a temporary measure, with more harms than benefits. Dr. Sharon Koivu, who has been practicing medicine…

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Trent Fulcher with Starboard Maritime Intelligence 22:50

3M ago22:50

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Starboard takes data from satellites to track every oceangoing vessel on the planet. It combines this with scientific models and other intelligence sources to create a pattern of life for each vessel, allowing analysts to assess if the vessel poses a risk – to sovereign borders or to commercial assets. Trent joined when Starboard had product-market…

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Episode 274: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Roger Caranci and Cheryl Miller 1:05:04

3M ago1:05:04

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Craig welcomes London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, as well as former city councillors Roger Caranci and Cheryl Miller to talk about the issues of the week. They talk about the state of long-term care in Ontario and Cheryl's husband being in the system, then they talk about the provincial cabinet shuffle, housing being put over top of farmland, renovic…

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Ep 37: Kat Webber: CoFounder and CEO of LiveRem and ResolvePay 45:07

3M ago45:07

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Send us a text Ever wondered how to transition from a corporate career to thriving as a serial entrepreneur? Kat Webber, the founder of LiveRem and ResolvePay, joins us to share her journey of resilience, creativity, and relentless pursuit of her entrepreneurial dreams. From her early ventures in dog walking and a spray tanning business, to launchi…

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Episode 273: Andrew Lawton talks 'Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life' 41:07

4M ago41:07

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If you look at the polls, it shows the chances are high that Pierre Poilievre is going to be the next Prime Minister of Canada. How did he get to this point? Craig's former colleague Andrew Lawton has written a book about it. 'Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life' is available now, and Andrew stopped by the Covent Garden Market studio to talk about t…

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Episode 272: Ford spends big on big box beer 20:12

4M ago20:12

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The good news: If you like to buy a beer, soon there will be more places to do it. The bad news: It's going to be expensive. Premier Doug Ford says alcohol sales will be expanded, with the rollout beginning this summer. The cost a $225-million payout to the Beer Store, plus hundreds of millions more in other costs, according to the opposition. Ben …

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