TOA Talks

In this episode of TOA Talks 70 years of Ajax, we take a glimpse at Ajax’s future in conservations with Abigail Chiu, Youth Engagement Advisory Committee (YEAC) member and Patricia Bolger, an active participant in the Town’s 55+ Community.
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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.
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In Episode 2 of Season 3 of TOA Talks: 70 Years of Ajax, we explore the make-up of Ajax today and what continues to attract residents to our growing community.

This conversation highlights how multiculturalism enriches daily life in Ajax, while also addressing the real challenges related to racism and bias. Our guests share insights into the ongoing work being done to foster a more inclusive, equitable, and connected community for everyone who calls Ajax home.

🎙 Guests featured in this episode:
• Marycarmen Lara Villanueva, PhD, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor, Town of Ajax
• Malcolm Barrington, Co-Chair, Ajax Anti-Racism Task Force
• Parastou Saberi, PhD, Social Researcher, Community Development Council Durham (CDCD)
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https://imo.ajax.ca/

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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 [email protected].

Season 3 of the Town of Ajax Podcast, TOA Talks: 70 Years of Ajax, is officially here.
In Episode 1, we journey back to where it all began, exploring Ajax’s wartime origins, proud military legacy, and what everyday life looked like in the early 1950s, around the time the Town was incorporated.
Throughout the season, TOA Talks will take you past, present, and future as we:
Explore life in Ajax today
Imagine what Ajax could look like in the years ahead
Share stories, insights, and moments that have shaped our community
Tune in and celebrate 70 years of Ajax, then, now, and what’s next.
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https://imo.ajax.ca/

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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 [email protected].

This episode is a Live with Mayor Collier for a focus on the 2026 Capital & Operating Budgets.
 
Watch the full recording on the Town’s YouTube channel & ajax.ca/MTH

To learn more & follow the budget process with us, visit: ajax.ca/2026Budget
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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 [email protected].

In this episode of TOA Talks, host Devon Jarvis sits down with Regional Councillor and Deputy Mayor Sterling Lee for a lively and insightful discussion about Ajax’s authentic multiculturalism, the lessons he’s learned from MP Mark Holland, and the exciting future developments at Audley Recreation Centre.

Sterling, self-proclaimed as "Trivia Thanos", shares his love for trivia nights in Ajax and how they bring the community together. They also dive into a fun yet meaningful conversation about staying true to yourself—whether that means rocking Jordans or dress shoes.

Tune in for even more stories as they explore what makes Ajax a vibrant and evolving community!
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https://imo.ajax.ca/

🎙 Town of Ajax Podcast:
https://ajax.ca/TOATalks

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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 [email protected].