For the Love of TO with Brad Bradford

City Councillor Brad Bradford sits down with Olympic champion Tessa Virtue to talk about high performance, life after sport, and building a life in Toronto. From Olympic gold in Vancouver and Pyeongchang to becoming the most decorated Olympic figure skaters in history, Tessa Virtue helped define excellence in Canadian sport. In this conversation, she reflects on the discipline and resilience requi...

City Councillor Brad Bradford sits down with Greg Gary and Tricia Kennedy of BGC Toronto Kiwanis to talk about youth, opportunity, and building stronger communities in downtown Toronto. From Regent Park to Cabbagetown and St James Town, BGC Toronto Kiwanis provides safe, supportive spaces where young people can build confidence, develop life skills, and find belonging. Greg and Tricia speak about...

Kay Edgecombe, founder and owner of Old Nassau Restaurant, shares her journey from the Bahamas to Toronto and what it means to build culture through food. In this conversation with City Councillor Brad Bradford on Weston Road, Kay talks about immigration, entrepreneurship, and why Toronto’s diversity makes it possible to celebrate your roots while building something new. From missing the food of h...

Jason McDonald, Chair of the Little Jamaica BIA and a small business owner on Eglinton West for more than 27 years, joins City Councillor Brad Bradford for a candid conversation from the heart of Little Jamaica. They talk about the cultural and economic importance of the Little Jamaica community, the devastating impact of the Eglinton Crosstown construction, and how hundreds of small businesses we...

Karen Stintz joins City Councillor Brad Bradford for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, accountability, and how City Hall can better serve Torontonians. A former Toronto city councillor, TTC chair, and head of Variety Village, Karen reflects on her decade at City Hall, governing through major political transitions, and what it takes to deliver reliable city services. They dig into trans...

Toronto has the worst traffic on the continent, but there are smarter ways to fix it. City Councillor Brad Bradford sits down with Kurtis McBride, co-founder and CEO of Miovision, to talk about how AI and smart intersection technology can reduce gridlock, improve road safety, and make transit faster and more reliable. They break down why traffic lights often fail to sync, what causes coordination...

Brad Bradford welcomes Mayor Cam Guthrie of Guelph to  For the Love of TO  for a conversation about leadership, growth, and governing through change. Cam shares why authenticity matters in politics, why leaders do not need to have every answer, and how fast-growing cities like Guelph are navigating housing, affordability, and community trust. From strong cities to honest leadership, this conversat...

Som Seif, founder and CEO of Purpose Investments and co-founder of Wealthsimple, joins City Councillor Brad Bradford at 130 Adelaide for a deep conversation about Toronto, leadership, financial innovation, and the mindset required to build world-class companies in Canada. Som shares his journey from Unionville to becoming one of Canada’s most influential financial leaders. He talks about staying i...

Neil Hetherington, CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank, joins City Councillor Brad Bradford from the Daily Bread warehouse in Etobicoke for a powerful conversation about food insecurity, affordability, and what it will take to build a more resilient Toronto. Neil walks through the unprecedented rise in food bank usage, the impact of soaring housing costs, and how policies across all levels of governm...

Brett Starke, founder of The Starke Group, military veteran, lawyer, and one of Toronto’s top real estate agents, joins City Councillor Brad Bradford to talk about Toronto’s future, the housing market, and why competition makes cities stronger. In this episode, Brett shares his journey from the military to building a major real estate team, his experience filming Luxe Listings Toronto, and why he...

Sam Ibrahim, president and managing director of Arrow Group of Companies and co-founder of the Scarborough Shooting Stars, joins City Councillor Brad Bradford for a powerful conversation about building in Scarborough and believing in Toronto. They talk about entrepreneurship, community, mentorship, and creating opportunities for the next generation. From founding a company at 26 to opening Red Owl...

Tony Chapman, Co-Founder of Chatter AI, host of Chatter That Matters, and one of Canada’s most recognizable voices in branding and storytelling, joins City Councillor Brad Bradford at Beaches Brewing Co. to talk about what makes Toronto great — and how we can make it even better. They discuss Toronto’s identity, how local neighbourhoods shape the city’s story, and what it will take to rebuild prid...

Lucy Hargreaves, co-founder and CEO of Build Canada, joins City Councillor Brad Bradford to talk about how Toronto and Canada can think bigger and build better. They discuss innovation, civic leadership, and the movement behind Build Canada — from tackling housing and infrastructure challenges to unlocking Toronto’s full economic potential. Lucy shares her vision for a more ambitious city and coun...

Janet Bannister, founder of Kijiji, managing partner at Staircase Ventures, and one of Canada's leading tech investors, joins City Councillor Brad Bradford to talk about Toronto's startup scene, the future of Canadian innovation, and what it takes to build lasting companies. They dive into her journey from eBay to Kijiji, how Toronto can attract top talent, and why ambition, capital, and c...

Andrew Graham, co-founder and CEO of Borrowell, has helped grow one of Canada’s most successful fintech companies. In this episode, he reflects on lessons learned scaling a startup, the value of mentorship and workplace culture, and the untapped potential of Toronto’s fintech scene.

Join City Councillor Brad Bradford in this exciting first episode of  For the Love of TO  as he sits down with Amber Mac — tech entrepreneur, digital strategist, and host of  The AmberMac Show  on SiriusXM. Amber shares her journey from the dot-com boom in San Francisco to becoming one of Canada’s leading voices in AI and emerging technology. Rooted in Toronto’s tech scene, she offers insights on...

In this episode, Brad chats with Ben Mulroney — television host, radio personality, and longtime face of  etalk  and  Canadian Idol . Now host of  The Ben Mulroney Show , Ben reflects on his 25-year journey through Canadian media, from red carpet interviews to building a new voice in radio and podcasting. He opens up about growing up in one of Canada’s most well-known political families, navigatin...

Big conversations are coming.  I’ve been hearing from people all across Toronto. Now it’s time to bring those stories and ideas straight to you. First episode coming out this Thursday.