THE CHAMBERS

In this episode you will hear RCMP Assistant Commissioner Pat Cahill and our host Tony Keats chat about various issues regarding our communities and how they are dealing with recruitment, public safety and the very concerning drug problems within our communities.

Our host chats with the newly elected president of FCM Geoff Stewart about various issues of concern for all our municipalities and the importance of obtaining a Municipal Growth Framework so that all municipalities can move forward with a better understanding and a more effective, sustainable and independent approach for our future.

Have a listen to this episode where our host Tony Keats chats with PMA President Connie Reid about the very complex role of town administrators within our communities, and how she sees the importance of making sure to advocate training for her membership in these most diverse and challenging times.

Our host Tony Keats chats with Halton Hills Ontario Regional Councillor and a FCM Past President Clark Somerville. The two chat about the many ups and and downs within the municipal sector and why it is so important to be involved in municipal councils.

Our host Tony Keats chats with Brian Hudson, CAO of the Town of Pasadena and the President of the Professional Municipal Administrators of NL. They chat about various aspects of PMA and it’s members, such as: Training opportunities, Bill 54 The New Towns and Local Service District Act, the new strategic plan and many other items. In Host Tony’s words “They are the glue of the community”.

Join the conversation, Mayor Craig Scott , Mayor of Torbay, NL and the Urban Municipalities Director with MNL and host Tony Keats chats about the urban sector and various other topics that are important to all communities, such as housing, seat at the table, getting people interested in running for council and many others.

The Atlantic Mayors Congress is an organization that is committed to improving municipal government and developing a strong, unified voice to advocate for the betterment of all municipalities within the Atlantic region. In this podcast you will get the feeling and knowledge of what they are all about.

Our host Tony Keats chats with his good friend and the new president of FCM, Scott Pearce. Scott is also the Mayor of the Township of Gore, Quebec since 2004. Their conversation goes into various issues of concern such as: The Municipal Growth Framework, Mental Health and Homelessness in our communities, The RCMP issue and much more. If you would like more information about FCM please reach out to...

In this episode our Host Tony Keats will be chatting with the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, the Hon. Krista Lynn Howell. Their conversation goes into many issues of municipal concern, such as Regionalization, Municipal Infrastructure, Boil Water Advisories, the New Municipalities Act, and the monitoring of our municipal waste water systems. So have a listen to this important episod...

Join host Tony Keats for his conversation with the chair of the Green Municipal Fund Alan DeSouse, Alan has over 33 years in public service. Our municipalities are facing many issues, such as housing, transportation, waste water, drinking water, energy and many others. The Green Municipal Fund is here to help us out. They have many opportunities for our communities to avail of, from webinars, case...

On this episode Dr. Deatra Walsh, who is a researcher in our province joins me to have that critical conversation regarding the downloading of services to our municipalities and why we usually/always take ownership and fill in the many gaps that are created when services are left abandoned, underfunded and/or understaffed. We also chat about the push for advocating for change and why we should alw...

Sitting down and having a face to face chat with the new CEO of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Rob Nolan, getting his views, objectives and goals for himself, the organization and it’s members. Have a listen to our conversation on many pressing issues such as Water/wastewater, governance, provincial/federal/municipal relations, and many others.

This episode our Host Tony Keats will chat with Doctor Rob Greenwood from The Harris Centre and they will have that insightful conversation about what the Harris Centre is all about and what role it plays within our municipalities, they will chat about various issues such as, The New Vital Signs Report, Regional Government, Building Connections, Collaborations and many, many more. Rob Greenwood is...

The Municipal Circle is where municipal leaders from various size communities come together to chat about assorted municipal issues. Taking part in this circle was, Mayor George Andrews from the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Mayor Ian Brenton from the Town of Main Brook and Deputy Mayor Nicole Kieley from the City of Mount Pearl. Have a listen to the conversation where the issues of Covid-19, Bu...

Part 1 of 2. My chats with various municipal leaders from across our province, we talk about various municipal issues of concern. This is part one of two, that is being brought to you from the 2022 MNL Conference in the Town of Gander, NL

Our Host, Tony Keats talks to the President of the Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Fire Service, Fire Chief Duane Antle and they chat about the many aspects of the fire services in our municipalities, such as fire safety, supports, mental health, and the over all life of being a great firefighter in our province. We would like to thank all firefighters and first responders within our provin...

What do you want to know about the Municipal Assessment Agency, The many aspects of the organization, from property assessments to other much needed work that assists us all in the municipal world. Join “The Chambers” Host, Tony Keats for his chat with their Executive Director and CEO Don Hearn.

What is food security, and who is foodfirst.nl Here’s our chat with CEO Josh Smee. In our conversation we talk about different aspects of food security in our communities and our province and what is being done and what we can do to help

Yes, we do have a broken healthcare system, one that needs work, but how do we get to where we needs to be, let’s chat about emergency room closures, doctor retention & recruitment and virtual healthcare. Let’s have a chat with Mayor Steve Crewe from the community of Hermitage-Sandyville NL on this very important topic that concerns us all.

We often hear about Economic Development but do we really know what it’s all about. When it comes to those offices and officer’s within our communities we should, here’s my chat with Gary Hennessy a retired EDO from Grandfalls-Windsor to explain the position and the office, have a listen to our wonderful conversation. To learn more about this great topic please visit edanl.ca or visit your municip...

The Federal Budget is very Important to all of our municipal governments, municipalities need monies and investments within them to meet the ongoing challenges that they face. Let’s talk about affordable housing, climate change, RCMP, and the broadband issues, just to name a few. Please join me for my wonderful conversation with the remarkable Carole Saab, who is the CEO of The Federation of Canad...

It’s budget 2022 time in Newfoundland & Labrador and Canada, how did our municipalities fare? We all need monies for various infrastructure items and a much needed collaboration approach to help solve so many fiscal challenges that we face. Please join me for my conversation with Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) CEO. Craig Pollett. To find out more information on this episodes topic...

We need it, we want It, but do we know what communities have to go through to obtain it and deliver it, I’m talking about Fresh, Clean Drinking Water and (BWA’s) Boil Water Advisories. Join me for my conversation with Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) President Amy Coady. To find more information on the issue of Drinking Water and BWA’s please visit MNL @municipialnl.ca FCM @fcm.ca Me...