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Michael Tay joins the show to discuss his platform for the Sommerset Ward 14 race. Hear his vision for the community.

As we approach the October 2026 municipal elections, voters need a clear picture of who is running for office. In this episode of Across the Table with Dionysius, we sit down with local candidate Michael Tay to discuss his priorities and the changes he wants to bring to our community.

This conversation focuses on his specific election platform and his approach to representing residents. We are speaking with everyone running in the race to help you make an informed decision when you head to the polls. Understanding municipal politics is essential for the future of our city.

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Connect with Michael Tay

Website: https://michaeltay.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtaycommunity/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaeltaycommunity/

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DION WILLIAMS
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Email - [email protected]
Phone - 613-902-2313

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Wilson Lo joins the show to discuss his platform for the Barrhaven East Ward 24 race. Hear his vision for the community.Running for office in Ottawa requires a clear plan for the future. In this episode of Across the Table with Dionysius, we sit down with Wilson Lo to understand the specific policy goals he is championing as he prepares for the upcoming 2026 municipal elections. Dionysius hosts this conversation as part of a wider effort to interview local candidates, ensuring voters have access to direct information before casting their ballots this October.Whether you are undecided or just want to learn more about the local political landscape, this episode provides a straightforward look at what is at stake for residents of Barrhaven East. We break down the motivations behind his campaign and how he plans to represent his community on city council.Subscribe for weekly candidate discussions and policy breakdowns.

Connect with Wilson Lo:
Website - https://wilsonlo.ca/
Email - [email protected]
Phone - 613-580-2846

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DION WILLIAMS
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Website - williamsmortgage.ca
Email - [email protected]
Phone - 613-902-2313

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Paul Meek joins us to discuss his campaign vision for the upcoming municipal elections. Learn his goals for the community.As we head toward the October 2026 municipal elections, voters need a clear picture of who is running for office. 

In this episode of Across the Table with Dionysius, we sit down with local candidate Paul Meek to discuss his priorities and the changes he wants to bring to our community.This conversation focuses on his specific election platform and his approach to representing residents. We are speaking with everyone running in the race to help you make an informed decision when you head to the polls. Understanding municipal politics is essential for the future of our city.

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Connect with Paul meek:
website - https://www.paulmeek.ca/
Call                343-297-6057
Text               343-297-6057
WhatsApp   343-297-6057
Email             [email protected]
Facebook      @paulmeek613
Instagram     @paulmeek613
LinkedIn        @paulmeek613

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DION WILLIAMS
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Website - williamsmortgage.ca
Email - [email protected]
Phone - 613-902-2313

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What are the top priorities for Kanata North? We sit down with municipal candidate Rob Millan to discuss his campaign vision.

As the 2026 Ottawa municipal elections approach, voters need clear information about who is on the ballot. In this episode of Across the Table with Dionysius, we host a conversation with Rob Millan to explore the core issues he intends to address if elected.

This interview focuses on his specific election platform and his approach to representing residents. We are speaking with everyone running in the race to help you make an informed decision when you head to the polls. Engaging with local politics is essential for the future of our community.

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find Rob Millan:
Email - [email protected]
Website - https://robmillan.ca/
Youtube -  @RobMillanKanata  
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robmillankanata/
X - https://x.com/robmillankanata

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DION WILLIAMS
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Website - williamsmortgage.ca
Email - [email protected]
Phone - 613-902-2313

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Councillor Cathy Curry joins the show to discuss her platform for the Kanata Ward 4 race. Hear her vision for the community.

Running for office in Ottawa requires a clear plan for the future. In this episode of Across the Table with Dionysius, we sit down with Cathy Curry to understand the specific policy goals she is championing as she prepares for the upcoming Ottawa municipal elections. Dionysius hosts this conversation as part of a wider effort to interview local candidates, ensuring voters have access to direct information before casting their ballots this October.

Whether you are undecided or just want to learn more about the local political landscape, this episode provides a straightforward look at what is at stake for residents. We break down the motivations behind her campaign and how she plans to represent her community on city council.

Find Cathy Curry at:

Email - [email protected]

website - cathycurry.ca

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DION WILLIAMS
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Website - williamsmortgage.ca
Email - [email protected]
Phone - 613-902-2313

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Jeff Balys joins the show to discuss his platform for the upcoming Ottawa municipal elections.Running for office in Barrhaven West requires a clear vision for the future of the community. In this episode of Across the Table with Dionysius, we sit down with Jeff Balys to understand the specific policy goals he is championing as he prepares for the race.Whether you are undecided or just want to learn more about the local political landscape, this conversation provides a straightforward look at what is at stake for residents in the ward. We break down the motivations behind his campaign and how he plans to represent his neighbors.Subscribe for weekly candidate discussions and policy breakdowns.

Find Jeff Balys
website: www.jeffbalys.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Phone :613-222-4031
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Balys
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeffbalysbarrhaven/

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DION WILLIAMS
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Website - williamsmortgage.ca
Email - [email protected]
Phone - 613-902-2313

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We talk with Kitchissippi council candidate Subhir Uppal about a social housing first approach, where density belongs, and why Ottawa’s “affordable” rents still leave too many people behind. We also dig into transit pricing that can beat ride shares, safer parks and streets, and what he wants to build in the ward over the next decade.

• differentiating affordable housing from social housing and arguing housing is a right
• proposing the city acquire existing housing stock to expand social housing
• directing towers to main streets and major nodes like Tunney’s Pasture
• warning against overbuilding on narrow streets without parking and infrastructure capacity
• speeding permits and renovations by using AI to catch simple application errors
• pushing for a tier-one recreation center and more green space and tree canopy
• questioning infrastructure levies and demanding transparency on big projects
• outlining transit reforms like distance-based fares, route optimization, and real-time tracking
• describing safety priorities including park cleanup, neighborhood watch, and beat patrol presence
• calling for traffic calming measures to address speeding and street racing

Find Subhir Uppal
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.subhiruppal.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/subhiruppal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subhiruppal

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@subhiruppal

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DION WILLIAMS
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Website - williamsmortgage.ca
Email - [email protected]
Phone - 613-902-2313

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Supporting the next generation starts with local action. We sit down with Youth Ottawa to discuss their impact in the community.

Jesse and Adam join us to talk about the work being done at Youth Ottawa. They cover the challenges of engaging young people today and the strategies they use to build programs that actually resonate. It is a conversation about the logistics of running a non-profit and the human side of community support.

We explore how effective youth development requires more than just good intentions. The guests break down the importance of listening to the voices of the people they serve and how to sustain a mission that creates lasting change. Whether you are involved in non-profit work or just curious about local leadership, this episode offers a look at how to build a stronger city.

Connect with Jesse Card
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Connect with Adam Halawa

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DION WILLIAMS
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Email - [email protected]
Phone - 613-902-2313

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A boxing gym can change a life, but only if the door feels open. We’re joined by Ottawa coach and gym owner Brent Williams, the founder of One Two Slip Two Boxing, to talk about how combat sports pulled him out of a rough chapter and gave him something to chase every day. Brent shares what it felt like to walk into a gym while homeless, why boxing became an obsession, and how that experience shaped the kind of coach he chose to become. 

We get into the real work behind opening a boxing gym: announcing a goal before you’re ready, dealing with doubters, leaning on your network, and surviving the stressful grind of commercial real estate and leases. Brent breaks down the mindset it takes to go self-employed with no guaranteed income, plus the practical truth that you don’t need to know everything if you’re willing to ask for help and keep moving. If you’re searching for “Ottawa boxing gym” or “boxing coach Ottawa,” this is a grounded look at what building a gym actually costs in effort and focus. 

Then we shift to training and culture. Brent explains why his gym is fitness first with sparring optional, and why people deserve to learn real boxing technique even if they never want to compete. He also introduces Rhythm And Box, his approach to boxing footwork and combinations using music and tempo to build timing, coordination, and flow state faster. If you’ve ever wondered how to feel smoother on the bag, more relaxed in movement, or simply more confident walking into a boxing space, you’ll leave with a clearer picture of what to practice and why it works. 

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Connect with Brent Williams
https://onetwosliptwo.com/
[email protected]
2121 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 1H2
https://www.instagram.com/onetwosliptwo/

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DION WILLIAMS
Mortgage Agent
Website - williamsmortgage.ca
Email - [email protected]
Phone - 613-902-2313

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“Insurance is a scam” is a belief we hear all the time and it can quietly wreck a family’s finances when real life hits. We’re joined by Jennifer Charlebois Robillard, a Desjardins insurance agency owner in Ontario, to talk about why that myth sticks, how people get burned, and what it looks like when an agent leads with education instead of pressure.

Jennifer shares her non-linear career path, from moving to Toronto to pursue hip hop dance to building a long corporate track that eventually turned into entrepreneurship. We talk candidly about what it takes to bet on yourself when you do not “come from money,” how mentorship changes your trajectory, and why her agency is built on a simple principle: relationships come before sales. She also breaks down her people-first philosophy, her five pillars, and what she looks for when hiring and leading a small team.

We go deep on practical insurance guidance using plain English: home and auto basics, why life insurance is a selfless purchase, and why critical illness and disability insurance matter even more for entrepreneurs and self-employed families. Jennifer explains the importance of reading your policy, asking uncomfortable questions, and doing regular insurance reviews after renovations, purchases, or life changes. You’ll also hear how a properly protected client can move from panic to relief during a major flood claim and why “know your numbers” is the most underrated form of peace of mind.

If you got sick tomorrow, would your bills still be paid and your family’s quality of life stay intact? Listen, then share this with someone who avoids the topic, and please subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.


Contact Jennifer Charlebois-Robillard
@JCRinsurance on socials 
[email protected] 
Jcrinsurance.ca 
613-623-4515

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DION WILLIAMS
Mortgage Agent
Website - williamsmortgage.ca
Email - [email protected]
Phone - 613-902-2313