Abridged - A Podcast with Mayor Maloney
Abridged is a monthly podcast with Mayor Rick Maloney to discuss what's going on in Bracebridge.
Episode 9 | Community Safety and Wellbeing with the OPP
Mayor Rick Maloney is joined by Samantha Bigley, Community Engagement Officer with the Ontario Provincial Police, Bracebridge Detachment to talk about road and water safety, community wellbeing and more.
Episode 8 | See Muskoka Through Our Eyes Powwow
Mayor Rick Maloney is joined by Elder Chris Stock and Kokom Lynda Nicholson to talk about the return of the See Muskoka Through Our Eyes Powwow on June 28 and 29 in Annie Williams Memorial Park.
Episode 7 | Fire Safety, Summer By-Law Tips, and Getting Ready for Bracebridge 150
On this episode of Abridged, Mayor Maloney sits down to talk to Fire Chief, Kevin Plested on the importance of working smoke alarms amidst a recent increase in structure fires.
Then, the Manager of By-Law Enforcement, Michael Mayer, stops by to talk about by-law tips to ensure the best summer season ahead.
The countdown is on! The Bracebridge 150 Community Celebration and Showcase is coming up fast. Ciara Ryan gives listeners the update on what to expect at this celebration of a lifetime.
Episode 6 | Ice storm recovery, an update on the Silver Bridge, and using clear bags in Muskoka
Mayor Maloney is joined by James Steele, the Commissioner of Public Works and Engineering with the District of Muskoka for the entire episode.
Mayor Maloney and Commissioner Steele talk about three important topics that each have an impact on the community; ongoing recovery from the ice storm, status of the Silver Bridge, and the recent transition to clear bags.
Episode 5 | Spring freshet and the Muskoka Bears
Mayor Maloney sits down with Deputy Fire Chief Mike Peake to talk about the spring freshet and steps property owners can take to protect their property when seasonal flooding occurs. Then, Dave and Ken Veitch, from the Muskoka Bears Junior C Hockey Team, come in to chat about their inaugural season.
Episode 4 | Winter road operations, Bracebridge 150 legacy projects and the Official Plan
Mayor Maloney sits down with Geoff Carleton, Director of Public Works, to learn the ins and outs of winter road maintenance during a season with unprecedented amounts of snow. Then, Geoff shares details on two exciting Bracebridge 150 legacy projects taking place this year.
Next, Mayor Maloney is joined by Matt Holmes, Manager of Planning, and Cheryl Kelley, Director of Planning and Economic Development, to discuss the status of the Official Plan review.
Episode 3 | 2025 municipal budget, Bracebridge 150 and Fire & Ice Festival
Episode 2 | Holiday programming and a very special guest
Episode 1 | Hospital redevelopment and the holidays in Bracebridge
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