Breezy Breakfast Radio Hour

In this episode of Breezy Breakfast we’re turning our attention to the Guelph Police Service’s recently released 2024 Annual Report, and addressing commonly raised concerns and questions on policing, accountability, and community safety. Guests Police Chief Gord Cobey and City Councilor and Police Board member Phil Allt, share their insights and highlights from the report as well as some of the challenges faced with policing in Gu...

In this episode of Breezy Breakfast we're talking with Stephanie Glendenning, the Executive Director of the Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County.  Glendenning and the clinic have been key plyers in a recent fight against sweeping 'renoviction' notices, also known as an N13's, at Brant Ave in Guelph.  The tenants organized and formed a tenant association, and, with support from the Brant Ave Neighborhood Group and the Legal ...

In this episode of Breezy Breakfast, we're talking about the Ward 6 vacancy at Guelph City Council, and the decision to opt for an appointment rather than election.  Guelph Politico’s Adam Donaldson walks us through the context of this rare mid-term appointment and offers his perspective on the most important issues facing Ward 6.  Adam is joined by current Ward 4 councilor Linda Busuttil and Ward 1 councilor Erin Caton and hosted ...

In this episode of Breezy Breakfast, we talk with Tim Potocic about the upcoming Canada Day celebrations in Guelph.  With the Rotary Club officially stepping back last year, Sonic Unyon, best known for running one of Ontario’s largest urban arts festivals, Supercrawl, was thrilled to win the bid!  They’ll be bringing all of their hometown experience to Guelph’s Canada Day at Riverside Park, coordinating everything from live music a...

In this episode of Breezy Breakfast, we’re celebrating Bike Month with a show that highlights just how many ways cycling weaves through our community.  Whether you ride for fun, transportation, the environment, or mobility at any age, there's something for you.  Our guests this week, come together at the intersection of shared passion and purpose in a way that feels uniquely Guelph. Join as we chat with Mary, Mike and Lorenz about ...

In this episode of Breezy Breakfast we take a look at what's been happening at Guelph City Hall.  Ward 3 Councilor, Phil Allt is on the mic, taking our questions and giving us added insight from the one with a seat at the table.  Discussions range from the opposition to Bills 5 and 17 and the ring of fire; the Ward 6 councilor vacancy; the housing crisis and its impact on the the unhoused and one's mental health, and more!  Have a ...

In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at a growing grassroots movement Resistance and Resilience Guelph with two of the founders and local party leaders, Janice Folk-Dawson and Anne-Marie Zajdlik. Born out of rising concerns about political, economic, and social instability, this initiative asks what it means for a community like Guelph to be truly ready for crisis. And just as importantly, who’s already living in crisis and ...

Summer is on its way—and in Guelph, that means music festivals, sizzling ribs, global celebrations, and a whole lot of sunshine. Today on Breezy Breakfast, we’re diving into the season with a line-up of local organizers who help make summer in our city feel vibrant, connected, and alive. Have a listen!

Cinthuja Leon - Executive Director of the Guelph & District Multicultural Festival Saturday, June 13-15 at Riverside Park, wi...

The benefit of getting away from our devices is becoming more apparent and some say that DIY is on the rise.  On this episode of Breezy Breakfast we talk with Jessica Simmons of Lucent Glass, Becky Swainson of Gather + Make and Patrick Lameront of Diyode about the politics behind sewing and art, the need for third spaces and why making together is always better.  We'll also hear about the the DIY spaces they provide for us to incre...

On this episode of Breezy Breakfast, we'll talk about what to do when your grandson calls you from afar, in desperate need of funds to safe his life.  We're joined by a panel from the Guelph Police, including fraud expert, Detective Constable Adam Kernan, to discuss many of the different scams that people are falling victim to and how to prevent them and stay safe.  From grandparent emergencies to taxi frauds to romance scams and t...

Today, May 8, 2025, on Breezy Breakfast we are getting excited about summer!  As we anticipate its slow approach, we prepare for the opportunities ahead to spruce up our dwellings and exterior spaces!   To help us kick off this season, we’ve invited some key individuals from the Guelph Tool Library to discuss how they can help us with our projects while considering the environment.  

Listen in for all you need to know about members...

This week on Breezy Breakfast we’re taking a hard look at the science of sex and aging, with renowned University of Guelph researcher Dr Tuuli Kukkonen. 

Dr Tuuli Kukkonen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition at the University of Guelph. Dr. Kukkonen's research interests fall within the field of sexual psychophysiology, with a focus on the interaction between biological and psychos...

Today on Breezy, we're bringing together two experts in our community to discuss climate, election candidates and the relationship between the two. With the federal election just days away, we dive deep into Guelph's political landscape! 

Gina Lammel, Chair of Seniors for Climate Action Now (S.C.A.N.) shares about her experience getting involved after being inspired by her usually optimistic teenage son's pessimism about the enviro...

On average, a Guelph home costs around $700K, and the rent for a two-bedroom unit is about $2,300.  These prices are well above the provincial definition of affordable (i.e. less than 30% of before-tax income).

Today, we welcome three voices from across the housing spectrum to address housing-related issues such as rent controls, the challenges involved in addressing the housing shortage, and the duty of developers to build afforda...

This week on Breezy Breakfast our first guest is Guelph's Chief Administrative Officer, Tara Baker.  She outlines future directions for the City and shares her experiences after six months on the job.

It's tax season, and our guests Linda and Carol from the Willow West Village Community Co-op describe their work helping people file income tax returns.

Fun fact:  In 2023, volunteers helped over 900 people access over 3 million dolla...

This week, photographer Simon Bell takes us to Madagascar, where he was enchanted by the local flora, fauna, and community.

His work with Philosopher and Scientist Carl Sagan, with NASA on space photography, and his many journeys - to Madagascar, Costa Rica, and the Far East - demonstrate that Simon is a true Renaissance Man.

As the photographs and videos are not visible to our radio and podcast audience, please shut your eyes to i...

For decades, Guelph has been talking about building a new Main branch of the Guelph Public Library (GPL).

Today, we're checking out the information on the New Central Library, slated to open in the autumn of 2026.

Chapter One of this quintessentially Guelph saga begins with CEO Dan Atkins sharing the history of the New Central Library Project:  how we finally got here, the advocacy and public engagement campaigns, the determination...

Food insecurity represents an uncomfortable reality for a growing number of residents in the City of Guelph.

Rising food prices lead to inevitable changes:  less fresh food and more processed food available, and fewer foodstuffs consumed overall. This week, we hear from three local groups supporting food security in the Royal City.

Our guests are:

Barb McPhee from the North End Harvest Market,

Dr. Janet Wood of the Chalmers Centre,

March comes in like a lion at Breezy Breakfast.

Ontario uses over 2 million tonnes of salt every winter.  This excessive amount of salt has many deleterious effects on rivers, wetlands, infrastructure, and groundwater aquifers.

Dani Lindamood and Karen Rathwell - members of the Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition - explain the harmful effects of over-salting and the need for provincial legislation to reduce the amount of salt used dur...