Exit 425

Sami Elhajjeh joins Exit 425 for the second part of his late spring, early summer update about the waterfront, who talked to whom, how to speak to him, and what he wants to get done in the next year! selhajjeh@clarington.net exit425401@gmail.com

In the 115th episode of Exit 425, Sami Elhajjeh shares some rookie insights, ideas how regional issues get raised, counsel with our MPs and MPPs, how things get done (generally), who pays for new growth, and we start in on our conversation about the Courtice Waterfront! Part 2 carries on with the waterfront, who talked to whom about it, and what Sami is focussing on for the last year of Council be...

Lloyd Rang joins Exit 425 from the hinterland of Exit 425 to talk about GO, rinks, significant sites, cell service and goals for the remainder of this Council's term!lrang@clarington.net

Granville Anderson, Regional Councillor for Wards 1&2 updates us on new skating rinks, regional roads, catapult like bridges, and why the province will likely block Clarington from having better representation at Durham Region, and more! ganderson@clarington.net

The United Party of Canada's leader, Grant Abraham ran in our by-election last year and this year, Clint Cole is carrying their flag in Bowmanville Oshawa North. 'UP' is a conservative upstart that really believes they can make life in Canada better! clintsupccampaign@gmail.com unitedpartyofcanada.ca

The United Party of Canada's leader, Grant Abraham ran in our by-election last year and this year, Clint Cole is carrying their flag in Bowmanville Oshawa North. 'UP' is a conservative upstart that really believes they can make life in Canada better!

Pranay Gunti talks about housing, food security, homelessness, trade and how an independent MP can serve Bowmanville Oshawa North well! votepranaygunti.ca

Pranay Gunti is an independent candidate for Bowmanville Oshawa North. He believes that he can bring a lot to 'BON' as out MP and he believes that an indepenent MP can serve 'BON' really well. votepranaygunti.ca

Bowmanville Oshawa North Liberal candidate Bridget Girard talks about how living here and raising a family here has made her your best choice for MP on April 28, in Bowmanville Oshawa North.https://bridgetgirard.liberal.ca/#exit425itswherewelive #election2025

Part 1 of speaking with Bridget Girard who has lived and worked in Bowmanville Oshawa North for decades, prior to choosing to carry the Liberal banner into the April 28 federal election! #exit425itswherewelive #election2025 https://bridgetgirard.liberal.ca/

Thomas Zekveld wanted more choice after the 2024 By-election in Durham. So, he chose to run to become the 1st MP for Bowmanville Oshawa North. He is running under the banner of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada and explains why he and the CHP are your best choice in this 2025 Election. https://chpthomas.ca ⁠thomas.zekveld@chp.ca

Thomas Zekveld wanted more choice after the 2024 By-election in Durham. So, he chose to run to become the 1st MP for Bowmanville Oshawa North. He is running under the banner of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada and explains why he and the CHP are your best choice in this 2025 Election. https://chpthomas.ca thomas.zekveld@chp.ca

Dave Gwyn motivates young female hockey players to work hard and do well by teaching Notre Dame's '4 for 40' to his athletes. He has had great success coaching at the top level of women's hockey in Ontario, and in this episode he shares a few hockey ideas, and how being humble, hungry and smart helps in life off the ice as well. As a note, as this is being published, Dave's team (Durham West U22El...

S2 Ep41Greg Vezina thinks differently and has been involved with party 'retail' politics. He isn't happy with the choices that we all have and he has come up with a great alternative to spoiling a ballot or simply not voting! None Of The Above as a choice sends a real message and is a legal tool in the largest democracy in the world....so why not in Canada? NOTA.CA

S2Ep40 Chris Borgia wants to represent Durham Riding to Queen's Park and support an NDP government. HE believes they have the right approach for health care, education, social challenges and he also believes that Mr. Ford's tough talk about tariffs is only that. Talk. X: chrisborgia8 IG: @chrisfordurham WWW: chrisborgia.ontariondp.ca FB: Chris Borgia for Durham

S2 Ep 39 Steve meets Shane Stagg, OSSTF (Ontario Secondary School Teachers Association) District President and Roger Gordon, OSSTF District 13 VP and Whitby Liberal Candidate to talk about a few things including what OSSTF would like the Provincial Government to do, without re-opening compensation taks, and how the Liberal party makes Roger feel good about representing them in the February '25...

S2Ep38 Brad Jakobsen is the Liberal Candidate in Durham that wants to represent you at Queen's Park after February 27. He believes the Liberal Party of Ontario is the right party to govern, listening to residents is critical, and his job is to represent you to Queen's Park, and not the other way around! bradjakobsen.ca info@bradjakobsen.ca 289 205 2716

Marc Kealey meets Steve at Exit 425 and two old friends talk about what it is like to be a Canadian Liberal. Full episodes also on YouTube!

Our first Election 2025 (a) meeting at Exit 425, with Aislinn Clancy of the Green Party of Ontario. Aislinn is the MPP for Kitchener Center and the Deputy Leader. Aislinn shares what it means to be Green and how the GPO stands out from others on a variety of topics. gpo.ca aislinnclancykc

Don Rockbrune meets me at Exit 425 to talk about this great idea to give people (not just kids) more access to sport opportunities in a really simple way! Don talks about why he did it and how its going. Insportify.com Reach Don at 905 442 5618.

Jennifer Gardiner talks about how Clarington Libraries work to remain relevant with creative programming; how they are celebrating the holidays; and how you can borrow things like snowshoes from the library! cplma.ca https://www.cplma.ca/programs-services/program-guide/ 905 623 7322

Jeff Kelso and Heide Kraus own land near Bowmanville and were operating a trailer and rv storage business. They thought everything was good after years of operation and then an investigation that was initiated and closed. Then in 2020 they were charged....and in 2024 a judge found in their favour, considering all that went on and the fact that regulations and zoning were changing (and changed befo...

Exit 425 (Ward 1) Local Councillor Sami Elhajjeh shares about getting along with others on Council, parks, speed and Santa Claus! selhajjeh@clarington.net

Patricia Conlin was the Peoples Party of Canada candidate in Durham in the last two elections. Tish will be the PPC candidate in York-Durham next time, but she meets Steve at Exit 425 to explain why Canada needs the PPC! patriciaconlin.ca patricia@patriciaconlin.ca peoplespartyofcanada.ca

Mayor Foster meets Steve at Exit 425 for part 2 of our conversation. In part 2, Mayor Foster talks about how the Courtice Waterfront Park is evolving; how the OLT (Ontario Land Tribunal) shapes decisions about development; how tempting casinos are for municipal politicians, and who calls the shots when the municipality takes legal action. mayor@clarington.net.