What Are We Doing?!

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About Candidates: Brian Atkins, Dysart et al, ward 4
Oct 20 2022
About Candidates: Brian Atkins, Dysart et al, ward 4
Brian Atkins chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 4. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink

Episodes

About Candidates: Brian Atkins, Dysart et al, ward 4
Oct 20 2022
About Candidates: Brian Atkins, Dysart et al, ward 4
Brian Atkins chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 4. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Carm Sawyer, Dysart et al, ward 4
Oct 20 2022
About Candidates: Carm Sawyer, Dysart et al, ward 4
Carm Sawyer chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 4. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Hayden Hughes, Dysart et al, ward 4
Oct 20 2022
About Candidates: Hayden Hughes, Dysart et al, ward 4
Hayden Hughes chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 4. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Ron Evans, Dysart et al, ward 4
Oct 20 2022
About Candidates: Ron Evans, Dysart et al, ward 4
Ron Evans chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 4. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Jennifer Korpela, Dysart et al, ward 2
Oct 14 2022
About Candidates: Jennifer Korpela, Dysart et al, ward 2
Jennifer Korpela chats with reporter Mike Baker about her vision for Dysart et al’s ward 2. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Dan Roberts, Dysart et al, ward 2
Oct 14 2022
About Candidates: Dan Roberts, Dysart et al, ward 2
Dan Roberts chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Dysart et al’s ward 2. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Nancy Wood-Roberts, Dysart et al, ward 2
Oct 14 2022
About Candidates: Nancy Wood-Roberts, Dysart et al, ward 2
Nancy Wood-Roberts chats with reporter Mike Baker about her vision for Dysart et al’s ward 2. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
about Short-Term Rentals
Oct 13 2022
about Short-Term Rentals
For some,  a short-term rental means crazy bonfires and late-night parties on the lake. For others, it means a way to finance their cottage, or increased tourism benefitting their communities. It's either paradise or a nightmare! Join us this week as we look into short-term rental units and what our townships are doing to get them under control.  This episode was compiled by Lisa Gervais and edited by Justin van Lieshout.  ______ Join our next episode by sending a voice note! Visit: https://anchor.fm/whatarewedoinghighlands/message or email us at whatarewedoinghighlands@gmail.com. Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga  Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Napier Simpson, Algonquin Highlands, ward 2
Oct 6 2022
About Candidates: Napier Simpson, Algonquin Highlands, ward 2
Napier Simpson chats with reporter Mike Baker about his vision for Algonquin Highlands ward 2. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Amber Meirik, Algonquin Highlands, Ward 2
Oct 6 2022
About Candidates: Amber Meirik, Algonquin Highlands, Ward 2
Reporter Amber Meirik chats with Algonquin Highlands ward 2 candidate Amber Meirik about her vision for the township. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Lisa Barry, Algonquin Highlands, Ward 2
Oct 6 2022
About Candidates: Lisa Barry, Algonquin Highlands, Ward 2
Reporter Mike Baker chats with Algonquin Highlands ward 2 candidate Lisa Barry about her vision for the township. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Sabrina Richards, Algonquin Highlands, Ward 2
Oct 6 2022
About Candidates: Sabrina Richards, Algonquin Highlands, Ward 2
Reporter Mike Baker chats with Algonquin Highlands ward 2 candidate Sabrina Richards about her vision for the township. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Stephen Hertel, Minden Hills, Ward 2
Oct 5 2022
About Candidates: Stephen Hertel, Minden Hills, Ward 2
Editor Lisa Gervais chats with Minden Hills ward 2 candidate Stephen Hertel. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Pam Sayne, Minden Hills, Ward 2
Oct 5 2022
About Candidates: Pam Sayne, Minden Hills, Ward 2
Editor Lisa Gervais chats with Pam Sayne, who is seeking re-election in Minden Hills’ Ward 2. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
about Transportation
Sep 30 2022
about Transportation
Getting around in the highlands can be one of the largest hurdles! If you don't own a vehicle you're at the mercy of friends, or unregulated taxi prices! Join us this week as Mike Baker dives into what the county is doing about Transportation.  You'll hear from Jaime Schmale, Marg Cox, and Andrea Roberts, with special thanks to Mike Rutter.  ______ Join our next episode by sending a voice note! Visit: https://anchor.fm/whatarewedoinghighlands/message or email us at whatarewedoinghighlands@gmail.com. Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga  Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Mike Lang, Algonquin Highlands, Mayor
Sep 30 2022
About Candidates: Mike Lang, Algonquin Highlands, Mayor
Mike Baker speaks with Mike Lang, a candidate for mayor in Algonquin Highlands. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Liz Danielsen, Algonquin Highlands, Mayor
Sep 30 2022
About Candidates: Liz Danielsen, Algonquin Highlands, Mayor
Mike Baker speaks with Liza Danielsen, a mayoral candidate in Algonquin Highlands. What Are We Doing? is created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Rob McCaig, Dysart et al, Ward 1
Sep 30 2022
About Candidates: Rob McCaig, Dysart et al, Ward 1
Reporter Mike Baker speaks with Dysart et al Ward 1 candidate Rob McCaig about his qualifications, political positions and vision for Dysart’s future. Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Pat Casey, Dysart et al, Ward 1
Sep 30 2022
About Candidates: Pat Casey, Dysart et al, Ward 1
Reporter Mike Baker speaks with Dysart et al Ward 1 candidate Pat Casey about his qualifications, political positions and vision for Dysart’s future. Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink
About Candidates: Pamela Brohm, Dysart et al, Ward 1
Sep 30 2022
About Candidates: Pamela Brohm, Dysart et al, Ward 1
Reporter Mike Baker speaks with Dysart et al Ward 1 candidate Pamela Brohm about her qualifications, political positions and vision for Dysart’s future. Created by Justin van Lieshout in partnership with The Highlander, featuring Mike Baker, Lisa Gervais, and Sam Gillett. Music by Mackenzie Robinson AKA. Kashaga'. Find his music here: https://linktr.ee/Kashaga Artwork by Jason Yates @jy.ink