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Today's the last day to throw your hat in the ring for the upcoming municipal elections, if you've been sitting on the fence. We spoke with the Mayor of Collingwood to see what engagement looks like out there, and why more people should get involved in local government. With the nomination deadline for October's municipal elections just hours away, we heard from Peterborough city councilor Kemi Akapo about the representation she'd like to see on municipal councils, and what it will cost communities if those voices aren't engaged come fall. It's been two years of virtual howling for naturalist Michael Runtz, but he'll be back in-person at Algonquin Park tonight to host the first public wolf howl since the pandemic.

From Dr. Jean Augustine, the first Black woman MP in Canada and the politician who brought forth the motion to celebrate Black History Month nationally to Kemi Akapo, the first Black city councillor in Peterborough, we look at the contributions of Black women in Canadian politics. With guest Ashley Okwuosa, tvo.org's diversity and inclusion reporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several organizations are working hard to try and diversify councils around the province so they better reflect the populations they serve. Women and people of colour continue to be under-represented, as well as people with disabilities and the LGBTQ community. Peterborough councilor, Kemi Akapo who is originally from Nigeria, tells us about the efforts they're making in her city; According to projections by the U-N Major economies are expected to produce more than double the amount of coal, oil and gas in 2030 making it harder to curb global warming. We have reaction from Rachel Samson of the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices; A post on the Facebook account of Randy Hillier, the M-P-P for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, claimed that a student Farisa Navab suffered a permanent adverse reaction or died "shortly after receiving their first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine." Her sister Ammarah Navab explains that the claim is not true and discusses what it has been like like to contend with this misrepresentation; Gord Hunter from the Kingston Humane Society says that never before in the organization's 137 year history have they had some many animals to care for; This week, Simcoe Muskoka is hosting its first public health conference on the opioid crisis: "Getting to Tomorrow Barrie." We'll hear from Suzanna McCarthy of John Howard Society of Simcoe and Muskoka for her perspective on problem; Family doctor Peter Lin explains how some fully-vaccinated people can be vulnerable to so-called 'breakthrough' COVID-19; Christine Luckasavitch McRae of Native Land Digital tells us about their website that charts Indigenous territories, languages and treaties; The CBC's Queen's Park reporter Mike Crawley outlines some of the new workers' rights legislation that is being put forward by the provincial government.

Rob Benzie, the Queen's Park bureau chief for the Toronto Star discusses the Ford government's possible about face on providing emergency sick pay; Billions in new spending to combat climate change were included in Monday's federal budget. Anna Kanduth of the Canadian Institute For Climate Choices discusses what impact this spending might have in reducing our carbon emissions; Political scientist Niambi Carter of Howard University in Washington, D.C. offers her reaction and analysis of the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd; It's national poetry month and this year's theme is resillience. We speak with Collingwood's poet laureate Claudia Ferraro about how reading and writing poetry has helped her through the pandemic; Finney Cherian of the Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor about how younger students are being affected by the constant change from being in the classroom to virtual learning at home; Kristin Moriah teaches Black Literary and Cultural Studies at Queen's University in Kingston. She tells us about some of the books that have engaged her over the last year; Peterborough city councillor Kemi Akapo and Kingston blogger Tianna Edwards offer their reaction to the guilty verdict found in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who killed George Floyd; Sarah Anderson of Queen's University in Kingston tell us about new virtual courses they're offering as part of their Ever Scholar program. .

Dan Travers, a resident of Port McNicholl and founder of Keep Keewatin Home, explains why he is try to keep the Keewatin - the only Edwardian steamship in the world - where is it instead of moving it to Kingston;Dr. Michael Lisi, Chief of Staff at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital,talks about the potential impact on small community hospitals due to the spread of COVID variants in the province; Solomon Israel is a reporter with Marijuana Business Daily. He talks to Juilianne about the opportunities, threats, and unanswered questions about the possibility of pot legalization in the United States; Dave MacNeil, CEO of Festivals and Events Ontario,gives a festival forecast for this year -- and how events are already planning for a post-pandemic world; Kemi Akapo is a City Councillor in Peterborough, Steve Anderson is the Deputy Mayor of the Town of Shelburne and Bernadette Clement is the Mayor of Cornwall. Each of them is the first Black representative to hold thier titles in their communities. They share their experiences, motivations for getting involved in politics and their hopes for the future.

Four stories: 02:15 a story about the volunteers who help feral, abandoned and stray cats in the Peterborough area called Operation Catnip; 14:00 excerpts from our interview with new mayor Diane Therrien; 25:00 Kemi Akapo …

Three supporters of Peterborough's vibrant downtown --Terry Guiel, Kemi Akapo & Jeff Macklin-- discuss its charms and shortcomings as a place to live, to work and to build community.

Peterborough’s new council needs to be more progressive in it’s thinking to promote a healthy community for future generations. That’s one of the things Kemi Akapo talked about on the Peterpodcast, alongside topics like housing, transportation and jobs. Read more here: https://www.mykawartha.com/news-story/8940389-video-candidate-kemi-akapo-says-time-for-progressive-voices-to-change-council-s-old-school-thinking/ Marxist Arrow by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

Kemi Akapo describes her reasons for running for a council seat in Town Ward and her vision for Peterborough's future

McDreamy! McSteamy! Mc.. ERIC ROBERTS?! That's right! Eric Roberts appeared on the worldwide phenomenon GREY'S ANATOMY, and now, despite being shockingly unfamiliar with the plot and cast, we're here to talk about it! Thankfully, we have GREY'S ANATOMY superfan Kemi Akapo joining us to fill in ALL the important backstory. We also talk about music-themed cruises, Cindy Crawford, Geraldo Rivera and SO MUCH MORE. Let's have a listen! As always, check out ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN on Twitter, or come chat ER (or anything else) on our Facebook group. Don't forget to head over to iTunes to subscribe and rate the show. If you like it.. tell a friend! Our theme song is (unofficially) officially endorsed by ERIC ROBERTS! Our guest this week is Kemi Akapo, social activist, writer, radio show host! Follow Brad on Twitter @Kemi_Akapo Music on this episode: Break #1 – “No Children” by The Mountain Goats Break #2 – “1er Gaou”by Magic System     The post Episode 71: Grey's Anatomy (/w Kemi Akapo) appeared first on Eric Roberts is the Man.

McDreamy! McSteamy! Mc.. ERIC ROBERTS?! That’s right! Eric Roberts appeared on the worldwide phenomenon GREY’S ANATOMY, and now, despite being shockingly unfamiliar with the plot and cast, we’re here to talk about it! Thankfully, we have GREY’S ANATOMY superfan Kemi Akapo joining us to fill in ALL the important backstory. We also talk about music-themed cruises, Cindy Crawford, Geraldo Rivera and SO MUCH MORE. Let’s have a listen! As always, check out ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN on Twitter, or come chat ER (or anything else) on our Facebook group. Don’t forget to head over to iTunes to subscribe and rate the show. If you like it.. tell a friend! Our theme song is (unofficially) officially endorsed by ERIC ROBERTS! Our guest this week is Kemi Akapo, social activist, writer, radio show host! Follow Brad on Twitter @Kemi_Akapo Music on this episode: Break #1 – “No Children” by The Mountain Goats Break #2 – “1er Gaou”by Magic System     The post Episode 71: Grey’s Anatomy (/w Kemi Akapo) appeared first on Eric Roberts is the Man.

Featuring music and talk with longtime Trent/Peterborough music scene luminary, Dave Tough; and Kemi Akapo on her role as delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.  Plus news and events and more.