Searching for Solutions
As the former mayor of a mid-size Canadian city, I witnessed firsthand the growing social challenges facing communities across North America. Searching for Solutions explores urgent issues like the housing crisis, homelessness, mental health, addiction, and food insecurity and, more importantly, the disruptive ideas that are making a real difference.
Each episode features a guest who helps unpack a problem and points toward practical, proven solutions.
This podcast is for anyone who cares about their community and wants to move from frustration to action at a time when too many people feel powerless to create change.
Searching for Solutions
Is It Time for One City in Niagara?
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Niagara has 12 municipalities, a regional government, and rising costs.
Is it time for a reset?
Former CAO Harry Schlange joins Searching for Solutions to make the case for One City, One Council — a bold proposal to streamline governance, reduce inefficiencies, and better prepare Niagara for the future.
But does amalgamation actually work?
And what happens to local identity?
A candid conversation about governance, affordability, and the future of Niagara.