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Growing Guelph

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Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 16

🌱 Sharing stories of the people building, creating, and growing the Guelph community. 🎙️ Tune in for inspiring conversations with changemakers, innovators, and local leaders. 💬 #GrowingGuelph

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17/04/2025
#96
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03/04/2025
#88
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02/04/2025
#64
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29/11/2024
#99

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https://jaywalkingguelph.ca/
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https://www.jaywalkingguelph.ca/lilt-of-laughter
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https://www.jaywalkingguelph.ca/contact
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https://www.instagram.com/gtoollibrary
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https://www.instagram.com/joinfriends.of.friends
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Kate Johnston with Hillside Festival - Connection Through Celebration

Episode 4

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 • Duration 34:21

It's episode 4 and I'm speaking to Kate Johnston, Executive Director of Hillside Music Festival. Hillside is a absolute cornerstone of Guelph's music and culture scene. In this episode I speak to Kate about the community and volunteer spirit at the heart of Hillside, and why this 40 year old festival is so special to our city.

https://hillsidefestival.ca/

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Steph Clarke with the Guelph Tool Library - Enriching our Circular Economy

Episode 3

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 • Duration 35:36

In this episode I'm joined by Steph Clarke from the Guelph Tool Library. The Tool Library is a Guelph non-profit organization which loans specialized tools for both experienced and inexperienced community members who are interested in repair, maintenance and building projects.

Learn about the Guelph Tool Library:

https://guelphtoollibrary.org/
https://guelphtoollibrary.org/calendar/
https://guelphtoollibrary.org/membership/
https://www.facebook.com/guelphtoollibrary/
https://www.instagram.com/gtoollibrary/

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James Gordon - Songs, Service, and Building Community in Guelph

Episode 2

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 • Duration 01:08:38

In this episode of Growing Guelph, we sit down with James Gordon, a renowned Canadian singer-songwriter, playwright, and current Guelph City Councillor. With a career spanning decades, James has recorded over 40 albums and has touched hearts worldwide with songs that often center around social justice, environmental activism, and community heritage. He is celebrated both for his artistic contributions and his commitment to fostering local culture and resilience within Guelph.

We explore James's journey from a small-town musician to a cultural icon and city council member. He shares stories about Guelph's unique music scene, his experiences as the founding Artistic Director of the Hillside Festival, and his insights on building community through art. From his viral protest songs to his work as an advocate for local artists, James offers inspiring thoughts on nurturing the next generation, tackling modern challenges, and why he believes Guelph has a special "vibe" worth protecting. Tune in to hear James discuss the intersection of music, politics, and activism and how he strives to keep Guelph a place for original voices and supportive communities.

Show Links:

James Gordon's Website: www.jamesgordon.ca
James Gordon on Bandcamp: James Gordon Music
Social Media:
James Gordon on Facebook
James Gordon on Twitter
James Gordon on Instagram

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Jay Wilson - Connecting with our History through Storytelling

Episode 1

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 • Duration 01:13:54

In the first episode, we sit down with Jay Wilson to explore his journey into the world of theater and community organizing in Guelph. Jay shares his thoughts on overcoming fear, finding belonging, and building a citywide sense of connection. His experiences and insights remind us of the power of community and the importance of creativity in fostering growth.

About Jay Wilson:

https://jaywalkingguelph.ca/

https://www.jaywalkingguelph.ca/lilt-of-laughter

https://www.jaywalkingguelph.ca/contact

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Adam A. Donaldson from Guelph Politico - the importance of local journalism

Episode 14

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 • Duration 01:35:31

Adam A. Donaldson runs Guelph Politico - a blog dedicated to covering local Guelph city news. Adam also co-hosts a political and current affairs show on CFRU 93.3 fm called “Open Sources Guelph" as well as the movie review show "End Credits." Adam and I talk about the importance and challenges of covering local city politics, what covering the news on both the local and the global level mean in 2025, and a number of other tangents.

Links:

https://guelphpolitico.ca/
https://opensourcesguelph.com/
https://guelphpolitico.ca/donate/
https://www.patreon.com/guelphpolitico

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Bobby Raffin from Three Pieces - Fashion Designer & Boutique Owner

Episode 13

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 • Duration 01:16:57

On this episode of Growing Guelph I joined Bobby Raffin at Three Pieces, a Fashion Boutique at 54 Carden St. in the heart of downtown Guelph. We talked about Bobby's work as a fashion designer, running a store in downtown Guelph, and what it means for him to blend art, fashion and culture together.

Bobby Raffin links:

https://www.instagram.com/bobbyraffin/
https://www.instagram.com/threepieces.ca/
http://hamiltonfashionweek.com/article.asp?id=64844
https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/new-pop-up-boutique-bringing-vacation-vibes-to-downtown-guelph-8035770

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Kathryn Stokes - Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington

Episode 12

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 • Duration 29:41

Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington Links:

https://habitatgw.ca/apply/homeownership-requirements/
https://habitatgw.ca/volunteer/
https://habitatgw.ca/apply/

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Steve Snow of the Guelph Film Society - Creating Community through Cinema

Episode 11

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 • Duration 01:13:15

This week on Growing Guelph I sat down with Steve Snow of the Guelph Film Society!

Guelph Film Society Links:

Meetup - https://www.meetup.com/guelph-film-society/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/guelphfilmsociety/

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Yasi Zorlutuna with Community F.E.W.D. - Bringing Food Equity With Dignity to Guelph

Episode 10

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 • Duration 01:26:19

About Community F.E.W.D.: https://sites.google.com/guelphneighbourhoods.org/fewdca/about?authuser=0
DONATE to Community FEWD: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML66PMX3JTWFM/checkout/BR64LPUFQNCYJGGLOWYVCIK4
Guelph Today article - https://www.guelphtoday.com/following-up/community-fewd-wins-20000-for-its-food-insecuirty-work-9670237
Community FEWD on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/communityfewd

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Amanda Kavchak with the Children's Foundation of Guelph & Wellington - helping children reach their full potential

Episode 9

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 • Duration 31:31

About the Children's Foundation of Guelph & Wellington:

What they do - https://www.childrensfoundation.org/what-we-do

Ways to Help - https://www.childrensfoundation.org/ways-to-help

Donate - https://www.childrensfoundation.org/ways-to-help/donate

Volunteer - https://www.childrensfoundation.org/ways-to-help/volunteer-with-us

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensFdnGW/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ChildrensFdnGW/

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