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Welcome to TOA Talks!

Join us as we discuss the Town of Ajax. Throughout each season we will be sitting down with the amazing people who make up the Town, from TOA staff and Council Members, to community leaders and small business owners.

Check back with us monthly to hear new episodes right here or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.

For any questions about TOA Talks, please contact corporate@ajax.ca.

Season Three

Hosted by Kassandra Brownridge, Manager of Strategic Initiatives – season three of TOA Talks: 70 Years of Ajax takes listeners on a journey through Ajax’s rich history, vibrant present and exciting future. Listeners and viewers will get a chance to foster a deeper appreciation for Ajax’s unique heritage and ongoing growth.

Season Three episodes and guests:

  • Episode one: Ajax’s Past
    • Michael Sawchuck, Senior Planner with the Town of Ajax; and
    • Maria-Lise Dobri, Archives Services Librarian with the Ajax Public Library.
  • Episode two: Ajax’s Present
    • Marycarmen Lara Villanueva, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor, Town of Ajax;
    • Malcolm Barrington, Co-Chair, Ajax Anti-Racism Task Force; and
    • Parastou Saberi, Social Researcher, Community Development Council Durham (CDCD).
  • Episode three: Ajax’s Future
    • Abigail Chiu, Youth Engagement Advisory Committee (YEAC) member; and
    • Patricia Bolger, an active participant in the Town’s 55+ Community

All seasons and episodes

All three seasons of TOA Talks is available on the Town’s YouTube channel. Season one lets guests get to know the Town’s department heads, while season two features conversations with Ajax Council.

Click here for all seasons and episodes