What's Up, Welland? A Podcast

Episode 55: What’s a vegetable’s favourite kind of joke? A corny one.

Episode 54.5: College Drop-In with Jackie Frail and Erin Wilkie

Episode 54: Bringing clarity to the 2024 budget

Episode 53: Say what you see. Learn how to support someone who may be struggling.

Episode 52: Lest We Forget

Episode 51: Honouring the Indigenous veterans who answered the call to serve

Episode 50: A 100th episode milestone

Episode 49: Coming together as a community to feed those in need

Episode 48.5: College Drop-In with Samah Sabra

Episode 48: An inclusive workforce is possible when we’re ready, willing, and able

Episode 47: Always proud to highlight our allies against abuse

Episode 46: Why are sheep good at fire prevention? Because cooking safety starts with ewe.

Episode 45: The champs live here!

Episode 44.5: College Drop-In with Sarah Pennisi and Steve Kosh

Episode 44: Strong Mayor Powers: What you Need to Know

Episode 43: What happened to the plant in math class? It grew square roots.

Episode 42: If you don't know, now you AMO

Episode 41: Sharing what’s needed to build strong families

Episode 40: When education and experience meet, students have stories worth sharing

Episode 39.5: College Drop-In with Neil Wilkinson

Episode 39: Two trails diverged in a wood ... and we're connecting them

Episode 38.5: College Drop-In with Sean Kennedy

Episode 38: How do you organize a space party? You planet.

Episode 37: Recreational Canal Safety Plan: What you Need to Know

Episode 36: Fireworks Safety: What you Need to Know

Episode 35: What did the baseball glove say to the ball? Catch ya later!

Episode 34: Are you looking for a great book on cliffhangers? Have a look for…

Episode 33: Setting out to serve our community with passion and purpose

Episode 32: How do electrical engineers greet one another? Watt’s up?

Episode 31: What’s a sheep’s favorite game to play? Baa-dminton.

Episode 30: Why did the library book go to the doctor? It needed to be checked out.

Episode 29: What’s an avocado’s favourite music? Guac ‘n’ roll.

Episode 28: Supporting an Indigenous student community with teachings, guidance, and leadership

Episode 27: Why wasn’t the pumpkin allowed to swim? There was no life gourd on duty.

Episode 26: No use for negative connotations. Recognizing human beings in need and helping them 100 per cent.

Episode 25: Proud to be allies in awareness and advocates for acceptance

Episode 24: Love My Park: What you Need to Know

Episode 23: A new name, a new logo, and the commitment to grow a community without abuse

Episode 22: Engaging a community and serving meals, programs, and services in the spirit of friendship and inclusivity

Episode 21: Rolling on a River (House): Pathstone's new home in Welland is full of people happy to give

Episode 20: Sharing the programs and services that support families and help kids shine

Episode 19: There are no moot points when talking about being a City Councillor

Episode 18: What do you call a conversation between garbage cans and recycling bins? Trash talk.

Episode 17: My family wanted me to cut the grass, but I couldn't get myself mow-tivated

Episode 16: Two hosts, a podcast, and a look at what's happening in Welland

Episode 15: Pulling back the curtain on planning strategic priorities for a progressive future

Episode 14: Getting quirky and creative with Welland Fire and Emergency Services safety messages that save lives

Episode 13: Assisting and empowering our community with hope and compassion

Episode 12: My family branded me as a failure, then I invented an invisibility cloak. If only they could see me now.

Episode 11: Celebrating the women guiding our present and shaping our future

Episode 10: Parting the clouds on what’s happening in Ward 2

Episode 9: Buildings and Inspections: What you Need to Know

Episode 8: Welcoming you with Open Arms

Episode 7: Why don’t mummies go to summer camp? They’re afraid to relax and unwind.

Episode 6: What do you call an emergency vehicle made out of potatoes? A yambulance.

Episode 5: How many purchasing managers does it take to change a light bulb? It depends where it is in the evaluation process.

Episode 4: Temporary Emergency Shelter: What you Need to Know

Episode 3: Why didn't the horse committee accomplish anything? They always voted neigh.

Episode 2: I think my job interview to be a bug sorter went well. I boxed all the right ticks.

Episode 1: What is a mayor's favourite food? Mayornnaise.

Season 1

Episode 43: That's a wrap!

Episode 42: What is the most common job amongst spiders? Web designer.

Episode 41: What does the finance staff say when they are leaving? Calc-u-later.

Episode 40: When a blaze of questions about new fire invoices ignites, the experts are ready to answer that firestorm.

Episode 39: Why was the koala hired? Because it had all the necessary koalafications.

Episode 38: Lest We Forget

Episode 37.5: Post-election Breakdown: Special 2022 Municipal Election Edition

Episode 37: Someone complimented my parking today. They left a little note that said "parking fine".

Episode 36: How did the gardener perfect their flower beds? Through a process of trowel and error.

Episode 35: If you ever got locked out of your house, talk to your lock calmly. Communication is the key.

Episode 34: Where does the library keep the books about Big Foot? In the large print section.

Episode 33: How do firefighters go to school? They stop, drop, and enrol.

Episode 32.5: Proxy Voting: Special 2022 Municipal Election Edition.

Episode 32: From cruelty and pain grows our opportunity and responsibility to acknowledge, learn, and do better

Episode 31.5: Polling Locations: Special 2022 Municipal Election Edition

Episode 31: Getting charged up for development charges

Episode 30.5: Voter Cards: Special 2022 Municipal Election Edition.

Episode 30: What do you call a band of berries practicing music? A jam session.

Episode 29.5: Election Employment: Special 2022 Municipal Election Edition.

Episode 29: Which circus performers can see well in the dark? Acro-bats.

Episode 28: What did the thirsty weatherman say to his intern? I need my thermos, stat!

Episode 27: Meeting you where you are and deconstructing the stigmas around harm reduction

Episode 26: Partners in hope and comfort. Compassionate support for good days, difficult days, and last days.

Episode 25: Why did the scarecrow get the job? He was outstanding in his field.

Episode 24: Why can fruit not get married at City Hall? Because they cantaloupe.

Episode 23: How do you identify a dogwood tree? By its bark!

Episode 22: Canada Summer Games. Once, and for all. Coming together in celebration of youth, sport, culture, and community.

Episode 21: It's raining cats and dogs. That's fine as long as it doesn't reindeer.

Episode 20: Self-care over shame and stigma. Any time is the right time for a mental health checkup.

Episode 19: Why did the fish refuse to play basketball? They were afraid of the net.

Episode 18.5: Councillor Role Expectations: Special 2022 Municipal Election Edition

Episode 18: What kind of jacket do you wear on a walk? A trail-blazer.

Episode 17.5: Third Party Advertising: Special 2022 Municipal Election Edition

Episode 17: How do artists get around? Quite easel-y.

Episode 16.5: Candidate Information: Special 2022 Municipal Election Edition

Episode 16: What do you call two trains crossing a road? A bad city planner.

Episode 15.5: Elections 101: Special 2022 Municipal Election Edition

Episode 15: What should you do when a firefighter offers you two ways to leave a house? Always choose the ladder!

Episode 14: Why pick one colour when you could have the entire rainbow? Proud this month and every other month.

Episode 13: What do you call a polite person who is responsible for infrastructure projects? A civil engineer.

Episode 12: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. – Wayne Gretzky – Michael Scott – Steve Zorbas

Episode 11: Why is a baseball stadium the coolest place to be? Because it’s full of fans.

Episode 10: Want to hear a joke about a paper business? Never mind it’s tearable.

Episode 9: I asked the librarian if she knew the author of a dinosaur book. She said try Sarah Topps.

Episode 8: What do you call a potato who heads downtown to cause trouble? An agi-tater.

Episode 7: I hopped on a bus earlier today. After a while, the driver told me to sit down like everyone else.

Episode 6: It's all fun and games until someone calls HR.

Episode 5: What did the sink say to the tap? You're a real drip.

Episode 4: My parents sent me to mime camp one summer. I still can't talk about it.

Episode 3: Here’s to strong women: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.

Episode 2: My optometrist decided to run for Mayor. He's a real visionary.

Episode 1: What the heck are we doing?