The Jerry Agar Show Party For Two - Renovictions - The Blacklock's Report - Wasting Sunny Days
Jul 31, 2025
Ryan Knight, co-founder of the Afro-Caribbean Business Network, talks about empowering youth entrepreneurship and a recent success story that highlights community support. Frank Cohn discusses the new renoviction bylaw aimed at protecting renters from unfair evictions tied to renovations. Tom Korksi brings insights on government activities in Ottawa, questioning financial accountability while shedding light on public concerns. The discussions range from innovative ideas for the TTC to reflections on summer regrets and youth job market challenges.
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Subway Buffet Anecdote
- Izzy Petrelia gave out a free buffet on a TTC subway car inspired by a NYC subway Thanksgiving video.
- She cooked the food herself, creating an act of generosity and community on the train.
Youth Entrepreneurship Program Advice
- Young people struggling to find jobs can start their own businesses via the Detailing Nights entrepreneurship program.
- Sponsored programs enable youth to join for free and gain valuable business training.
The Reno Eviction Law Dilemma
- Reno eviction laws aim to prevent landlords from using fake renovations to evict tenants for higher rent.
- Yet, substantial renovations sometimes justify evictions due to high costs of restoring badly maintained apartments.