Radio Free Norfolk: Recent Episodes
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Haldimand-Norfolk's Conservative MP candidate Leslyn Lewis hosted a virtual Meet & Greet last week. We tuned in to share this with potential voters.
An interview with Karen Matthews: From being deeply involved in our community to filing nomination papers in hopes of becoming the federal Liberal Party candidate for Haldimand-Norfolk.
This morning we sat down (virtually) with the Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs to talk about all things Norfolk.
We interviewed former Military Chaplain (or "Padre" as they are often called) Gord Moir for our Remembrance Day episode but, as with our other guests, he had so many more important things to say.
Have a listen and hear about the softer side of the Canadian Forces.
If you or someone you love is struggling with PTSD from military service, please take Gord's advice or find the resources you need by calling your local Legion.
We spoke with Capt. Peter Davis about his lengthy military career, life in the army, Afghanistan, Remembrance Day & Simcoe's 69 Field Battery.
Thank you for your service & your continued service to our community.
For more information about joining our local Reserves or Cadets, call their office at 519-426-3493.
Retired veteran and advocate Christian Lillington reflects on his service, the Canadian military, PTSD and mental health.
If you or someone you love is in a warrior profession and needs some support, visit www.warriors4life.ca
In honour of the brave men and women who have served our country, we took the time to interview Captain Peter Davis, retired veteran & advocate Christian Lillington and retired military Chaplain Gord Moir. We also included some clips from our discussion with Dr. Jason Pankratz, who volunteers with the Tillsonburg Legion.
Even though we cannot pay tribute to the Canadian Armed Forces in the traditional ways this year, we hope you will take the time to honour them in your own way today at the 11th hour.
Thank you to all who have served, who continue to serve and those who will serve after them. Thank you to the ones who paid the ultimate price for our freedom, and the ones they left behind. You are all in our thoughts & in our hearts.
While we are missing out on many fair traditions this year due to COVID-19, we wanted to release our interview with a fair-favourite... The One & Only Bandaloni!
(CONTENT WARNING: swearing)
Check our www.bandaloni.com for more.
Watch the Historica Canada documentary on The Great Farini here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00mvOYwjPSM
While interviewing former Liberal MPP of Brant & Speaker of the Ontario Legislature, Dave Levac, the topic of Leslyn Lewis parachuting into Haldimand-Norfolk came up.
You'll hear more from Dave Levac later but for now... He has a very important message.
If you'd like to get a Conservative Party membership so that YOU have a say in who will be the Conservative MP candidate for Haldimand-Norfolk, you can purchase one here:
https://donate.conservative.ca/membership/
Earlier this season, Brett Schuyler sat down to "Talk To Thomas" about the Migrant Worker Program and farming in Norfolk County. Stay tuned for Part 2 which will focus more on his appeal of the Section 22 order.
In Episode 4 of the Plasma For All Podcast Series, Kate interviews an employee of Canadian Plasma Resources to gain some insight on their operations. Shelby Rendall is a Quality Systems Manager at CPR.
We wanted to get to know our CAO Jason Burgess a bit better, and he took time out of his busy schedule to speak with us.
In Episode 3 of the Plasma For All Podcast Series, Kate interviews economist and Nobel Prize winner Al Roth. They discuss repugnant transactions and the plasma industry.
Radio Free Norfolk sat down with president Heather Anderson and former president Mike Godelie to hear the struggles that the Norfolk Hammerheads have had trying to get back in the water.
We sat down with Jason Pankratz, a man who has dedicated his time to teaching history and working for the Legion, to reflect on the official end of the Second World War, the Legion, and appreciation of the experiences of war veterans.
This GEDSB meeting discusses making masks mandatory for children from JK-Grade 3 and whether the GEDSB will resume in-person board meetings as children get ready to re-enter the classroom.
In Episode 2 of the Plasma For All Podcast Series, Kate speaks with ethics professor Vida Panitch about refocusing the debate around compensating Canadian plasma donors.
RFN Reporter Kate van der Meer looks at the Grand Erie District School Board's Re-Opening Plan and what it means for the families in our communities.
We also talk to NDP MPP and Education Critic Marit Stiles and Liberal MPP and former Education Minister Mitzie Hunter about the Government's re-opening plan for the Province's schools.
We heard that the GEDSB made the YouTube link to their highly anticipated meeting PRIVATE immediately after it was finished, and many parents missed the opportunity to listen to it for themselves.
Don't worry, Radio Free Norfolk has you covered!
Listen to the full audio here.
On the eve of the Federal Leadership Race, RFN sits down with Erin O'Toole to talk about his life in politics.
RFN reporter Kate van der Meer is thrown into the world of Blood Plasma as she explores the ethics behind paying plasma donors and the impact of the global plasma supply in Episode 1 of the Plasma For All Podcast Series. Kate interviews Peter Jaworski, Associate Professor of Business Ethics at Georgetown University.
Radio Free Norfolk sits down with Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education to talk education.
A lot is happening in the world today. Economic insecurity, COVID 19, Civil Rights concerns, Protests and Rioting.
Tucked into all that down here in Haldimand Norfolk, Toby Barrett celebrated his 25 year representing the riding. We sit down and talk about his role and his take on current events.
We sit down with Roger Vermeulen to talk about Norfolk's Financial issues, the budget, and local politics.
As part of the Budget talks, the Councillors and Administrative Staff took to the communities to answer questions.
The politicians are going to tell you that they are what matters... in reality, they aren't the one we should be watching...
In this week's episode, we talk Downtown Simcoe, Norfolk's Police Services, Poverty, Addiction, and the OPP.
Season 2 is here. We are trying out a new format and our show to kick off the new season is to Melinda's Enchanted Cottage in downtown Simcoe!
Adrienne drops by the RFN studio and talks about her life and running in the Federal race.
Here is our latest interview with Martin Smith. We met up at the Yates Castle estate for a chat.
We talk about his career in radio in Alberta and theatre in Brantford including his work with Paris Performers' Theatre, ICHTHYS Theatre and Simcoe Little Theatre.
I sit down with the long time friend Greig Graham and talk theatre.
Update - Radio Free Norfolk will be retooling so stay tune for news!
Jason and I continue our conversation and talk reality TV! Additionally, Radio Free Norfolk now has SWAG!
It's my birthday! Nothing says Happy Birthday better than an interview with the Fabulous Jason Mayo. I hope you like this gift!
Brooke Martin stops by the Groundswell studio to talk local politics and her run as the Green Party candidate.
Once I announced the Artist in Profile series, I was flooded with requests to have Nara in. We sat down a few days later to talk about her life and theatre.
Kim sits down in the RFN studio to talk about her life in Politics and her decision to run in the upcoming federal election.
Bob Forbes drops into the RFN studio to talk politics. As the candidate for the People's Party of Canada, we talk local issues in the upcoming federal election.
Meredith drops by the RFN studio to talk about her life on stage. This interview kicks off our Artist in Profile series.
Jordan Louis visits the RFN studio to talk federal politics. As the newly selected NDP Candidate, we discuss his history and political views.
- editor's note: At the time of the interview, the Riding Association was stated their candidate and we arranged an interview. The Party later did not confirm the candidate. Once the new candidate was named, we booked an interview with her.
Dennis talks Norfolk Power Sale, Tom Howe Landfill, Legacy Fund, and the recent election (to name a few things)...
Our new studio is up and running. We sit down with Carrie to talk about her work in the community. We talk Legal Aid, Taylor the Turtle, and Folkin Vote.
Dennis Travale visits the studio to talk his history, how he got into politics, and local politics here in Norfolk.