Jody Johnson joins Susan Gardner for week 15 of the weekly recap to discuss the continued reopening and Ontario’s emergency extension, threats to social cohesion and municipal budget cuts. In addition, an update on the growing number of communities requiring … [...]

In Part 1 change management consultant Nolan Crouse joined us to discuss the long term financial impacts of COVID-19 on rural communities. Today he shares his thoughts on COVID-19’s effects on the housing market, the importance of a regional approach … [...]

As we mark the 100th day of the pandemic, Jody Johnson joins Susan Gardner to discuss municipal authority under legislation and case law for requiring masks, innovative patio solutions from communities across Canada, and dreams of hockey for the summer … [...]

A social and financial pivot is on the horizon. Change management consultant Nolan Crouse and Susan Gardner discuss the long term financial impacts of COVID-19 on rural communities. Plus, how the pandemic has affected the oil/gas sector, working from home … [...]

Are municipalities ready for stage 2? Jody Johnson & Susan Gardner unpack a long list of COVID-19 topics in this episode: reopening plans, childcare, masks, the beach, and more! Plus: how bikes have strangely become the new toilet paper!

Halton Region Director of Legal Services Jody Johnson joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss ongoing protests across the country, the extended state of emergency, municipal finance concerns, and the likelihood of explosive second wave. Plus, food trucks and … [...]

What are the lasting impacts of COVID-19 on municipalities? AMO Executive Director Brian Rosborough joins us to give us his take on this question and discuss how his organization is going virtual to tackle the problems caused by the pandemic. … [...]

In Part 1 consultant and researcher Mark Mullaly explained the concept of liminality as it applies to municipalities during COVID-19. Today he guides us through managing our municipal liminal realities and what new expectations may be in store for the … [...]

The heatwave is here. Jody Johnson and Susan Gardner discuss how Canadian municipalities are keeping their cool. Plus concerns for long-term care, Google Canada’s support for Digital Mainstreet’s ShopHERE, and work-from-home injuries. Also, recognizing Paramedic week & those who keep … [...]

As we wait on the threshold of a post-COVID world, we find ourselves in a liminal space, pondering both past and future. In today’s episode, Mark Mullaly joins us to explain the concept of liminality – and how it applies … [...]