On this episode Dr. Deatra Walsh, who is a researcher in our province joins me to have that critical conversation regarding the downloading of services to our municipalities and why we usually/always take ownership and fill in the many gaps that are created when services are left abandoned, underfunded and/or understaffed. We also chat about the push for advocating for change and why we should always ask those very important questions. Let’s not forget we need to be at the table helping make those decisions that affect our communities and it’s residents. When we have open and honest communications we will always have better manageable outcomes.

Sitting down and having a face to face chat with the new CEO of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Rob Nolan, getting his views, objectives and goals for himself, the organization and it’s members. Have a listen to our conversation on many pressing issues such as Water/wastewater, governance, provincial/federal/municipal relations, and many others.

This episode our Host Tony Keats will chat with Doctor Rob Greenwood from The Harris Centre and they will have that insightful conversation about what the Harris Centre is all about and what role it plays within our municipalities, they will chat about various issues such as, The New Vital Signs Report, Regional Government, Building Connections, Collaborations and many, many more. Rob Greenwood is a friend to our communities and his extensive knowledge and understanding of our many issues are a resource we need to listen to.

The Municipal Circle is where municipal leaders from various size communities come together to chat about assorted municipal issues. Taking part in this circle was, Mayor George Andrews from the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Mayor Ian Brenton from the Town of Main Brook and Deputy Mayor Nicole Kieley from the City of Mount Pearl. Have a listen to the conversation where the issues of Covid-19, Budgets, infrastructure, regionalization, climate change, healthcare, food security and others are talked about in a relaxing forum with our host Tony Keats.

Part 1 of 2. My chats with various municipal leaders from across our province, we talk about various municipal issues of concern. This is part one of two, that is being brought to you from the 2022 MNL Conference in the Town of Gander, NL

Our Host, Tony Keats talks to the President of the Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Fire Service, Fire Chief Duane Antle and they chat about the many aspects of the fire services in our municipalities, such as fire safety, supports, mental health, and the over all life of being a great firefighter in our province. We would like to thank all firefighters and first responders within our province of NL and throughout our great country for the wonderful job they do on a daily basis, TY..

What do you want to know about the Municipal Assessment Agency, The many aspects of the organization, from property assessments to other much needed work that assists us all in the municipal world. Join “The Chambers” Host, Tony Keats for his chat with their Executive Director and CEO Don Hearn.

What is food security, and who is foodfirst.nl Here’s our chat with CEO Josh Smee. In our conversation we talk about different aspects of food security in our communities and our province and what is being done and what we can do to help

Yes, we do have a broken healthcare system, one that needs work, but how do we get to where we needs to be, let’s chat about emergency room closures, doctor retention & recruitment and virtual healthcare. Let’s have a chat with Mayor Steve Crewe from the community of Hermitage-Sandyville NL on this very important topic that concerns us all.

We often hear about Economic Development but do we really know what it’s all about. When it comes to those offices and officer’s within our communities we should, here’s my chat with Gary Hennessy a retired EDO from Grandfalls-Windsor to explain the position and the office, have a listen to our wonderful conversation. To learn more about this great topic please visit edanl.ca or visit your municipal Town Office for more details.