The Way It Is

Making it isn't easy. Today, Luca is talking what it took him to get to where he has and the value of hard work.

Just how much effort, time, and money goes into operating an animal shelter? It's quite obvious, but a lot! Today, Luca has the pleasure of talking with the executive director of the Kingston Humane Society, Gord Hunter. Find out the interesting history of Canada's humane societies, how foster care has become a major asset, the work needed to rehabilitate an aggressive animal, and more on today's episode!

To get tickets for the Humane Society K9s, Cats and Caddies golf Tournament and support the Kingston Humane Society

Visit: kingstonhumanesociety.ca

Fort Henry has been know as a place of living history for decades now. Today, Luca, a former Fort Henry Guard is chatting on the parade square with St Lawrence Parks Events Coordinator Alex McLean and this year's Guard Captain Micheal Valiquette about how the guard handled COVID, rebuilding both the guard and the fort, and exciting events coming up!Get Tickets for YGK Craft Beer Fest here:https://www.forthenry.com/event/beerfest/

Pickleball is a sport taking Kingston, and North America as a whole, by storm! Today, Luca is on the court with the Kingston Pickleball Club's President Andrea Blackwell to find out what makes this game so enticing!

After posting a video about how a home that is being held hostage by non-paying tenants, Luca received some... interesting takes and opinions on the matter. Let's respond!

Today, Luca has the honour of sitting down and chatting with journalist, author, and documentary producer Steve Paikin. Known best for his work as the anchor for TVO's The Agenda, Steve has generously given his time to talk about how he began his career, the state of modern politics, labour shortages, and being a Leafs fan. Watch on to hear more!

Today, Luca has the pleasure of having OREA's new president-elect Tania Artenosi on to chat about affordable housing, changes in the market, and next steps for OREA!

What happens when as a landlord, your tenants decide to just stop paying rent? Luca details one currently ongoing situation one of his clients is dealing with, and how complicated the issue can become.

The More Homes Built Faster Act continues to draw ire from many individuals on the municipal level. Today, Luca has on city councillor Brandon Tozzo to talk about where he and his colleagues find the bill is falling short and why it was redundant to begin with.

In the spirit of International Women's Day 2023, Luca has the pleasure of having on business coach, public speaker, and entrepreneur Pam Fountas to talk women in business, what success looks like, growing up in immigrant households, feminism, and more!   

Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?   Visit: lucafirst.com  

To see and hear more about Pam Fountas  Visit: pamfountas.com 

Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers  Visit: benmyersmedia.com  

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