Municipal Elections 2026 - West Grey All Candidates Session
Karen Cox and Kevin Trimble moderated the West Grey all candidates session at Durham Community Centre on Wednesday, 7th October 2026. In attendance were candidates for:
Deputy Mayor
Rebecca Hergert 519-321-9235 rebhergert@gmail.com (mailto:rebhergert@gmail.com)
Thomas Hutchinson 519-901-4339 tom.hutch17@gmail.com (mailto:tom.hutch17@gmail.com)
Councillor
Scott Foerster 519-369-1916 scott_foerster@msn.com (mailto:scott_foerster@msn.com)
Jordan Hoxie 519-280-1154 thereallionjordan@gmail.com (mailto:thereallionjordan@gmail.com)
Jenny Parsons 519-706-9190 parsonjenny@hotmail.com (mailto:parsonjenny@hotmail.com)
Kimberley Peeters 519-939-1898 kimpeeters@live.ca (mailto:kimpeeters@live.ca)
Geoffrey Shea 647-330-2989 gshea38@gmail.com (mailto:gshea38@gmail.com)
Deidter Stadnyk 647-459-1462 deidter@proton.me (mailto:deidter@proton.me)
Stephen Townsend 519-369-4012 spttownsend@yahoo.com (mailto:spttownsend@yahoo.com)
Production Note: Gaps may appear in the live recording where candidate microphone issues occurred.
26 Sept 2026
Municipal Elections 2026 - Southgate All Candidates Session
Karen Cox and Erin Goodyear moderated the Southgate all candidates session at Highpoint Community School in Dundalk on Thursday, 24th September 2026. In attendance were candidates for:
Mayor
Name: Brian Milne Phone: 519-323-7410 Email: brianmilne7410@gmail.com
Name: Jason Rice Phone: 519-379-2200 Email: barbara.dobreen@gmail.com
Deputy Mayor
Name: Barbara Dobreen Phone: 519-373-1599 Email: barbara.dobreen@gmail.com
Councillor
Name: Joan John Phone: 519-717-2104 Email: joanjaj@hotmail.com
Name: Samantha Erin Parent Phone: 705-790-5100 Email: samantha.parent87@gmail.com
Name: Martin Shipston Phone: 519-375-2511 Email: shipstonmartin@gmail.com
Name: Michael Sherson Phone: 226-974-5351 Email: msherson1@outlook.com
Name: Jim Ferguson Phone: 519-374-5433 Email: jnferguson@hotmail.ca
Name: Kristy Taylor Phone: 416-219-5447 Email: taylorkristy26@gmail.com
Name: David Kopp Phone: 519-321-9536 Email: dtkopp1@gmail.com
23 Apr 2025
Federal Election 2025 - Durham Community Centre Session
Candidates Alex Ruff, Anne Marie Watson, Chris Neudorf, Natasha Akiwenzie, and Ann Gilles address questions at the Durham Community Centre session organized by the South Grey Chamber of Commerce.
22 Oct 2022
Municipal Election 2022 Special - Osprey Commmunity Hall Session
Candidates address questions at the Grey Highlands Chamber of Commerce municipal election session held at Osprey Community Centre.
16 Sept 2022
Municipal Election 2022 Special - Flesherton and District Farmers Market
Grey Highlands municipal council candidates introduce themselves and discuss their platforms in advance of the 2022 election, offering voters insights into their vision for the community in this interview.
1 Jun 2022
Special Episode: Provincial All Candidates Meeting
Candidates at the Grey Highlands Chamber of Commerce meeting discuss key issues for the upcoming Ontario election in this special episode.
22 Aug 2020
Backbone!
Lorie Smith of Grey Agricultural Services discusses the vital role of Ontario farmers, while Dale Merrifield shares insights on dairy farm operations, and Jessica Verner highlights Golden Legacy in an interview with Geoff Bowes.
21 Feb 2020
Super-Sized!
Michele Harris, Darrell Markewitz, and Amy Kitchen join Barry Penhale to explore municipal updates, Viking iron forging, and farming practices in Grey Highlands in this interview episode.
23 Dec 2019
Good Things
Joan McGee, Karen Buratynski, Marian Doyle, Carl Herman, Ron Barnett, Helen Jones, Geoff Bowes, Paul, and Stewart share local news and discuss community initiatives in Grey Highlands, including food banks and winter tales.
7 Dec 2019
Health: Physical, Mental, and Logistical
Dr. Ian Arra, Allan Madden, and Ron Barnett discuss physical and mental health resources in Grey Highlands, offering insights into community well-being; this is a panel discussion.
1 Nov 2019
Halloween
Member of Parliament Alex Ruff discusses current issues, Barbara Pearn shares local ghost stories, and Guillermo Anderson highlights upcoming events in Grey Highlands in this interview episode.
18 Oct 2019
Hopeful Harvest
Chris Hughes discusses current events in Grey Highlands in an interview with the host, while Rick Gamblen shares insights on insurance.
3 Oct 2019
Hives, Health and Hospitals
Hugh Simpson discusses commercial honey production at Osprey Bluffs Honey Company, while Karen Cox and Darlene Lamberti share insights on healthcare fundraising, and Robert Iantorno highlights the South Grey Museum in this episode.
27 Sept 2019
Federal All Candidates Meeting
Candidates engage in a debate at the Grey Highlands Federal All Candidates Meeting, discussing key issues and policy positions in an unedited recording; this is not an interview.
14 Sept 2019
Land and Industry
Senior Planner Scott Taylor discusses community planning challenges with Stewart Halliday, while Reuben McCallum explains tax timelines, and Paul Allen explores tiny homes, examining land use and industry in Grey Highlands in this interview episode.
31 Aug 2019
Food, Lovely Food
Hosts Stewart and Paul discuss food issues from both consumer and producer perspectives, while Paige Martin assists with the 'What? When?' segment, offering insights into local agriculture.
25 Aug 2019
Attainable Home & Hearth
Hosts Stewart Halliday and Paul McQueen discuss housing and environment issues in Grey Highlands and interview Patrick Petch of Grey County Real Estate about attainable home ownership.
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