Culture At A Crossroads

He attributes his faith to helping get through 9/11 with Jean Chrétien and the 2008 recession with Dalton McGuinty. ​Today, former Politician, John Milloy focuses on ​how faith and politics intertwine with each other at Laurier's Martin Luther University College. He may have been out of politics for a while but he still has a hunger for trying to get the next generation to think through their...

Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner has long advocated for helping the most vulnerable in our population, but do you know where this passion comes from? The farm boy from rural Kansas was an altar boy, and grew up in the Catholic church. In fact, he is constantly coming back to the teachings of Jesus when considering what policies he supports in Ontario Legislature. Don't miss how hi...

Meet Scott Barney. The former professional hockey player competed in hockey leagues all around the world, including the NHL. Upon returning home from his most recent stint playing in Asia, news broke about the devastating bus crash to the Humboldt Broncos. Like everyone else in Canada, Barney was deeply moved by the fatal collision. The small Saskatchewan town was now on his radar. When an assista...

Agriculture is rapidly changing in Canada. The family farm is disappearing, and with the rise of more people who abstain from eating meat or drinking cow milk, the competition for food has never been more fierce. ​Andrew Campbell is not only a farmer from Middlesex County (near London Ontario), he, along with his wife Jess also run Fresh Air Media. It's an organization that helps share the fu...

Climate change was one of the most contentious issues in the 2019 federal election. Canadians are clearly concerned about the carbon footprint that we’re leaving. However, our response has by no means been united. The federal government has a carbon tax effective across the country, but several Premiers have scoffed at this, including Doug Ford and Jason Kenney.  ​Chris Ragan is a McGill professor...

We get some insight on how Ontario is handling COVID-19 from Green Party Leader and Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner. Mike will explain how he helped shape the Ontario Relief Package, what he’s suggesting to better protect tenants and landlords in Ontario. He’ll also share why he thinks the province has responded well to education, and what still needs to happen to ensure Ontario’s most vulnerable are ta...

This bonus episode is a special interview with leading Canadian healthcare executive, President and CEO of St. Joseph's London, Dr. Gillian Kernaghan.  The podcast is a resource to help you best defend against the Coronavirus. Questions are focused on virus concerns, how it spreads, possible treatments, preventative measures, and who is most at risk.

A couple of years ago it was a popular stock to invest in, and though it's dipped since that peek, Bitcoin has gradually increased in value, and remains one of the most well-known cryptocurrencies.  But, do you have any idea how it works? My guest is a subject matter expert on Blockchain Technology. Jenna Pilgrim is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Streambed Media, and she previo...

As culture continues to progress in our country, Canadians like Barbara Kay are quick to point out the cost that this is having to free speech.  The National Post columnist and Conservative commentator frequently speaks on this subject. In this conversation we'll explore hot button issues including political correctness, Islam, and Transgenderism.  Further, Barbara will shed light on how we g...

Every once in a while you get a story so compelling that the stock life of it never seems to expire. Jeremiah Brown's journey to Team Canada Rowing for the 2012 Olympics is an experience that he recalls on a regular basis. He was a recent university graduate with a newborn son, and yet he had an ambition to pursue his newfound sports dream, but in doing so this would take him and his girlfrie...

Kathleen Wynne was Premier of Ontario from 2013-2018. The Don Valley West MPP was at one time a popular provincial leader, but prior to the most recent election her ratings hit an all-time low, and it led to what she predicted days before the election to be a loss to the Conservatives.  Wynne was the first openly gay Premier in Canada, and the first female Premier in Ontario. She will talk all abo...

Marc Emery is likely Canada's most well-known advocate for marijuana. The 'Prince of Pot' has both smoked illegally and been arrested in every major city across the country. His ambition to create a culture around cannabis, including media, politics, and literature unfolded like that of a mastermind CEO on Bay Street.  Emery started his career a bookstore owner in London, Ontario, b...

Over the past couple of decades Tony Clement has been one of the most respected politicians both in the Conservative Party and in all of Canada. The former Minister of Parliament for Parry Sound-Muskoka held a number of senior cabinet positions in Stephen Harper's government, including Minister of Health and President of the Treasury Board.  Clement also logged several years as an MPP which i...

On October 7, 2019 Devan William Selvey was stabbed to death outside Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School in Hamilton, ON. The grade nine student had been a victim of bullying. His mother Shari-Ann Selvey arrived in the parking lot in time to witness the assault, but not in time to save her son.  ​Shari-Ann shares what it was like to raise a son bullied to this extreme, and how Devan coped with...