TOA Talks
An online space where Town of Ajax listeners (residents, businesses and community groups) can get to know staff, Council and community partners/local business owners and stay up to date on what’s happening in the Town, learn more about a topic, etc.
Episodes
15 episodes
Sterling Lee Talks Ajax’s Multiculturalism, Future Developments & Being ‘Trivia Thanos’
In this episode of TOA Talks, host Devon Jarvis sits down with Regional Councillor and Deputy Mayor Sterling Lee for a lively and insightful discussion about Ajax’s authentic multiculturalism, the lessons he’s learned from MP Mark Holland, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:28
Marilyn Crawford talks Running a Half Marathon, Public vs Private Sector, and being in Politics
In this episode of TOA Talks, host Sterling Lee welcomes Marilyn Crawford for an engaging and lively conversation.Marilyn shares her perspective on the differences between the public and private sectors, offering insights into their uni...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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29:38
Rob Tyler-Morin talks his Band Two for the Show, Learning in your Career, & Traffic Calming
In this episode of TOA Talks, host Sterling Lee welcomes Rob Tyler-Morin, Councillor for Ward 1, for an engaging and lively conversation.Rob dives into his passion for music, sharing stories about his band Two for the Show and reflectin...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:03
Nancy Henry talks First Term on Ajax Council, Road to Politics, and Top 3 Moments
In the third episode of this season’s TOA Talks, host Sterling Lee welcomes Councillor for Ward 2, Nancy Henry, for a fun and insightful conversation.Nancy shares her journey into politics, revealing the pivotal moments that led her to j...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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25:55
Joanne Dies talks Importance of Public Art, Arts to Advocacy, and Passion for Green Spaces
In the second episode of this seasons TOA Talks, our host Sterling Lee sits down with Regional Councillor for Ward 3, Joanne Dies. Joanne dives into the importance of public art, her 21 year political journey from arts to advocacy, and her pass...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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23:06
Lisa Bower talks Journey on Ajax Council, Overcoming Cancer, & Unique Approach to Politics
In the latest season of TOA Talks, our host Sterling Lee sits down with Lisa Bower a Councillor for Ward 3 to discuss topics such as her unique approach to politics, journey on Ajax Council, overcoming cancer, childhood stardom, and inspiring c...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:59
TOA Talks S01 E08 Nicole Cooper
In the last episode of the first season of TOA Talks, host Devon Jarvis, the Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, talks with the Director of Corporate Services, Nicole Cooper. Since recording in November 2023, Nicole's title now also ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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23:19
TOA Talks S01 E07 Geoff Romanowski
In this episode of TOA Talks, host, Devon Jarvis, the Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, talks with the Director of Planning & Development Services, Geoff Romanowski. Listen to this episode to learn more about the Planning &...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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36:11
TOA Talks S01 E06 Fire Chief Aaron Burridge
In this episode of TOA Talks, Devon Jarvis, the Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, sits down and for a talk with Fire Chief, Aaron Burridge. Learn about Chief Burridge’s career at Ajax Fire and accomplishments that led him to where ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:52
TOA Talks S01 E05 Chris Vida
In the fifth episode of the first season of TOA Talks, host Devon Jarvis, the Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, talks with the Director of Recreation & Culture, Chris Vida. Listen to this episode to hear Chris talk about his wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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25:19
TOA Talks S01 E04 Dave Meredith
In episode four of TOA Talks, listen to host, Devon Jarvis, the Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, talk with Director of Operations & Environmental Services, Dave Meredith. Listen to learn more about the day-to-day of Operations...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:31
TOA Talks S01 E03 Dianne Valentim
In the third episode of TOA Talks, host, Devon Jarvis, the Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, talks with Director of Finance/Treasurer, Dianne Valentim. Listen to Dianne talk about how she started in finance and her learning path, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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18:57
Live with Mayor: 2024 Podcast Edition
Mayor Collier and host, Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, Devon Jarvis, and co-host, Strategic Initiative Coordinator for Government Relations, Samantha Patterson, as they discuss:Mayor Collier’s journey on Ajax Council...
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46:36
TOA Talks S01 E02 Sarah Vaisler
In this episode of TOA Talks, recorded in the Ajax Public Library, McLean Community Centre Branch, Makerspace, Devon Jarvis, the Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, talks with Chief Librarian and Executive Officer, Sarah Vaisler. In ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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27:44
TOA Talks S01 E01 Shane Baker
In the first episode of TOA Talks, Devon Jarvis, the Supervisor of Communications & Engagement, talks with Chief Administrative Officer, Shane Baker. The episode includes details on Shane’s history and work as a firefighter and how he advan...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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41:05