Exit 425

Abigail Monaco chairs a team of people that are dedicated to making Courtice (Exit 425) a great place to be! Concerts, special events and the magic of a Santa Claus parade are all things they put together. Abigail meets Steve Rae at Exit 425 to share what it takes to make that magic and why it is important to her!

Kevin Mackenzie, Clarington Trustee and Chair of the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (PVNCCDSB) update us about some misunderstandings and good news about the PVNCCDSB in Part 2 of a two-part interview! @kevinamackenzie kmackenzie@pvnccdsb.on.ca 289 356 7838

Kevin Mackenzie, Clarington Trustee and Chair of the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (PVNCCDSB) update us about some misunderstandings and good news about the PVNCCDSB in Part 1 of a two-part interview! Part 2 will be released in a few days. @kevinamackenzie kmackenzie@pvnccdsb.on.ca 289 356 7838

Michael Bentley, President of SierraSil Health shares some background so we can give our MP, Jamil Jivani feedback on Bill C-368 in his latest householder flyer! Michael also tells us why natural health product producers in Canada welcome testing, regulation and certification, and why its good for our economy and our governments' bottom lines! mbentley@sierrasil.com info@sierrasil.com sierrasi...

Clarington Trustee for Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Cathy Abraham comes to Exit 425 to talk about how to get new schools built, government funding and relations, executive compensation, and much more. You will need a large coffee for this awesome, but extended conversation with this trustee that has incredible local and provincial experience! You can reach Cathy via the KPR website at...

The Clarington Board of Trade's Executive Director meets Steve at Exit 425 to explain what the CBOT does, unique challenges of doing business in Courtice and Clarington, why more bus routes would help, and if there is a downtown Courtice...and more! bonnie@cbot.ca cbot.ca 905 623 3106

Granville Anderson is the Regional Councillor for Exit 425 (Wards 1 & 2) for Clarington and has experience in that job and the job of MPP for Durham. Granville answers questions about our waterfront park dream, Santa's parade, planning changes, speeds on roads, and taxes. You can reach Granville at ganderson@clarington.net or by phone at 289 928 2522.

Local Councillor Sami Elhajjeh updates us on the waterfront and waterfront parks; provincial housing and funding disappointment, his biggest goals for the 2nd half of his first term, and, about that 'Courtice' sign on the east side of Courtice! Reach Sami at selhajjeh@clarington.net

Are you or your neighbours like Wilson? or Gladys Kravitz? or sweet like Mr. Rogers? Colette Descent tells Steve Rae why she is so pumped about World Neighbours Day in Clarington on June 1, and why neighbours are so important...even the cranky ones! Copy and paste for a link to the Clarington World Neighbours Day Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3620638018251540/

Joshua Glover joins Exit 425 to discuss why, even censured, he is seeking to represent his constituents and promote Catholic education in general at the provincial and national level. Joshua also discusses how, even under restrictions, he can execute his duties as trustee differently. Joshua's contact information: joglover@pvnccdsb.on.ca 905 447 1722

Jamil Jivani was 'booed' from before the March 4 by-election for Durham was called. Booed, by none other than Prime Minister Trudeau. Why was he booed...and who is he anyways? Jamil was not available for interviews during the campaign, and he tells us why. He also tells us why he ran as a Conservative, and what he believes an MP who prioritizes his riding over his party looks like! If you...

Hockey is still a very white, male world. Even in women’s hockey associations, there are a lot of men. In Clarington, the Clarington Girl’s Hockey Association is now led by a woman: Julie Vanhartingsveldt. Today we are going to discuss how women’s hockey has changed, how it continues to evolve, and how it needs to evolve. Julie Van Hartingsveldt joins me to talk about the state of women’s hockey i...

Murray Simser, the founder and lead cheerleader for Citizn AI speaks to Steve Rae about how Citizn AI will give everyone (Canadians first) an equal opportunity to have a say in how things should be done in terms of governance in all parts of Canada and whatever jurisdiction is next. Full episodes on popular podcast platforms, and YouTube. Learn more at citizn.world .

Pranay Gunti is running as an independent candidate and believes we need more voices that are true to their community. "Let's unite as neighbours and friends but not as left or right!" "Let's make this election count!" Pranay sees being independent as a strength, after all, look what's happened with years of representation by the 'big guys'! Contact Gunit us...

Khaldi Qureshi, your Centrist Party candidate on March 4 believes that you can be the change in the country by voting for someone who will be your voice in parliament. Khalid speaks with Steve Rae of Exit 425, and tells you why he is the person to vote for to do that job! Call him at 416 938 8264 Email qureshi@khalidrauf.com khalidqureshi.com

Kevin Mackenzie has problem solving in his nature and believes in the Green approach to making Canada and Durham a better place for all. Meet Elizabeth May, the Green Party leader at Coffee Time, Couritce Rd. and #2; February 18. 1pm - 3pm. greenparty.ca kevin.mackenzie@greenparty.ca 289 356 7838

Grant Abraham is the leader of the relatively new, United Party of Canada, and your 'UP' candidate for the March 4 by-election in Durham. He thinks that you may be ready for a new conversation about how politics is done and what can be achieved in Canada. Starting in Durham! upcanada.org

Chris Borgia tells us why there needs to be a change of representation for Durham on March 4 to ensure people are cared for and that Durham is represented better in Ottawa; making Durham the priority instead of the party the MP represents! chrisborgia.ndp.ca chris.borgia@ndp.ca

Matthew McKenna from Elections Canada speaks to Exit 425 about the March 4, 2024 by-election in Durham; why it's happening; where to find more information about it; and the new boundaries for ridings that will cut us of from North Durham. elections.ca

Robert Rock is a local councillor who wants to be your MP, Durham! He believes his history of community involvement and the path and history of the Liberals make him the best candidate in our March 4 by-election! web: rockdurham.ca email: robertrock@liberal.ca phone: 905 434 3393

Patricia Conlin, the People's Party of Canada candidate for Durham Riding in the 2024 by-election talks about some of her core beliefs and the core beliefs of her party and why she believes she would be an effective representative for people in Clarington, Oshawa and Scugog. Patricia's social and email: patricia@patriciaconlin.ca email patriciac_ppc Tik Tok and X patriciaconlin.ca website...

Sami Elhajjeh is a rookie Local Councillor who is a self proclaimed idealist because of the hope he has for his community and the residents he represents. Hear his thoughts about what lies ahead for Courtice including his ideas about downtown, development and what brings him joy! You can reach Sami at selhajjeh@clarington.net

Granville Anderson, our Regional Councillor shares the things that he looks forward to, for Exit 425 in the coming year, along with concerns at the local and regional level. Granville also talks about getting Santa to come back to Exit 425. Granville can be reached at ganderson@clarington.net, or by phone at 289 928 2522 or 905 419 2517.

Mayor Adrian Foster joins Exit 425 again and shares that we shouldn't be too concerned about MZOs but still havent heard what will replace development charges! Exciting things and issues, with Mayor Adrian Foster!

Feed the Need In Durham (www.feedtheneedindurham.ca) CEO Ben Earle and Board President Gail Nyberg speak with Steve Rae about what poverty looks like in Exit 425, Clarington and Durham and what we can do to help Feed The Need help those most in need, incuding what we need to share with our political leaders.