Peel Matters: Recent Episodes
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Peel Matters is an hour long deep dive into everything Peel: from after school programs, to services available to families, to local artists, to policies and issues that affect us on a daily basis. The all star team of hosts bring a wealth of experience of not just organizing and working in Peel but they are all Peel residents. From Tuesday to Friday, 7pm-8pm, join the Peel Matters team: Ryan Gurcharn, Anu Radha Verma, Michelle Bilek, Bill McBain, and Jaya Mootoo-Szypulewski.
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Tejinder Singh, the NDP candidate in Brampton South for a pre-election discussion. Tejinder shares why she's running, what her priorities are and Pranav says farewell as he signs off on his last show.
Rav and Rahul from the Lassi Revolution podcast interview local candidates from Mississauga about the upcoming election, climate change and food security.
Interview with Author of Gutter Child and the Stone Thrower, Jael Richardson.
Set in an imagined world in which the most vulnerable are forced to buy their freedom by working off their debt to society, Gutter Child uncovers a nation divided into the privileged Mainland and the policed Gutter.
Stone Thrower, the African-American football player Chuck Ealey grew up in a segregated neighborhood of Portsmouth, Ohio. Against all odds, he became an incredible quarterback. But despite his unbeaten record in high school and university, he would never play professional football in the United States.
Rav and Rahul from the Lassi Revolution podcast talk to Apathy is Boring and Engage Peel about civic engagement and the upcoming election. For more information, go to https://anchor.fm/tlrp
Peel Matters Host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Brampton Centre MPP Sara Singh to discuss the Ontario Government's back to school plans, and political commentator Jason Baryluk to chat about Canada's federal election.
What role does our climate crisis play in the upcoming snap election? Rahul and Rav from The Lassi Revolution podcast talk to 350 Canada and GreenPAC about climate change, civic engagement and the upcoming election. For more information and for part 2, check out https://anchor.fm/tlrp
We're exploring food sovereignty in Palestine today with the Arab Group for the Protection of Nature. Join Rav, Rahul and Rami as they talk about climate change, farming, and food in Palestine. Connect and learn more - https://anchor.fm/tlrp
Exploring Erin Mills Farmers Market with vendors Stephen Rice from Steve's Bees and Ahmed Mirza from Happy Plant.
We're chatting with Environmental Defence, the Community Climate Council and the Green Party on the organizing and advocacy they have been doing to #stopthe413, an increasingly opposed Highway project, proposed to cut through vast areas of forest and farmland, just north and parallel to the 407. This is a great opportunity to learn about how to organize and effect change in your community from those who have been involved in every step!
Peel Matters Host Ryan Gurcharn talks to the Founder of Give Back Malton about her upcoming second annual back to school backpack drive and scholarship awards. Then Ryan talks to Heather Thompson, Peel District School Board Educator for over 24 years about why she's concerned about hybrid learning and back to school.
The 1st ever Fringe Festival comes to #sauga - and it's multilingual! Presented by SAWITRI Theatre Group, with in-person and online shows. Festival Director Nitin Sawant & Executive Director Jasmine Sawant join #PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma to discuss
Mississauga and Kariya, Japan celebrated 40 years of being sister cities. Host Anu Radha Verma shares a bit about this relationship, plus shares info about a new scholarship opportunity for Black students. Plus, reflections on Pride, here in Peel.
On Peel Matters, hear how international DJ and producer Bass Line of D'Enforcas created "Down De Islands" with recording artist One Voice.
Visit: www.DENFORCAS.com for new music and upcoming events.
Join Rav and Rahul as they take time to learn, reflect and share resources in memory of the children lost and the survivors of the Canadian Residential Schools system. Reconciliation is not possible without truth. We understand this is a difficult topic for many, support is available via The Indian Residential School Survivors Society at 1 (800) 721-0066 or the 24hr Crisis Line at 1 (866) 925-4419.
Canadian Celiac Association National Executive Director Melissa Secord joins host Anu Radha Verma to discuss CCA's new Arabic and Punjabi resources. They discuss the celiac disease, a misunderstood, under-diagnosed condition that affects racialized communities.
Tahir Humayan is an Assistant Manager at a branch of Wireless Wave in the GTA. He joins host Pranav Bakaraju to share tips for consumers looking to purchase cell phones such as explaining what 5G is, and what to look for in a phone plan and device.
Guest host Taman Atwal sits down with an indigenous knowledge keeper and activist, Mskwaasin Agnew, that calls peel home to talk about why we shouldn't celebrate Canada Day.
Erin Mills Farmers Market is open! Find out where it is, what's available, and what you should bring with you to the Market. Visit www.erinmillsmarket.com
PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma reflects on the work and legacy of community advocate and Advocacy Peel founder Kola Iluyomade, with statements from Wonuola Yomi-Odedeyi, Shree Paradkar, OHRC Chief Commissioner Ena Chadha, PDSB Trustee Kathy McDonald, and community organizer Butterfly GoPaul.
Teneshia Samuel is a mental health counsellor, interdisciplinary artist, and now the Federal NDP candidate in Mississauga Centre! Born visually and hearing-impaired, and identifying as a Queer Black non-binary person, Teneshia talks to host Pranav Bakaraju about how they process adversity into joyful living, and why they entered politics.
Intimate Partner Violence is on the increase in Peel Region. On Peel Matters, hear how Peel Regional Police and Safe Centre Peel have teamed up to make reporting IPV easier with Jaya Mootoo.
Rav chats with Monique from Bruized about food waste and the importance of embracing the imperfect. Bruized is a women-run start-up that aims to combat food waste through education and yummy eats.
On Peel Matters, Ryan Gurcharn deep dives into how the pandemic has changed continuing education, volunteering, and employment with Sheridan College Continuing and Professional Studies Volunteer center serving #Mississauga #Brampton #Caledon & WCG Employment Ontario.
Join Jaya Mootoo on Peel Matters to learn how you can support Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) AND Seniors in the community through the Great Canadian Giving Challenge, their new Nocturnal Botanicals Ontario exhibit and their upcoming summer programs.
Listen live at 3 pm on Wednesday or Stream anytime at www.sauga960am.ca , under podcasts, Peel Matters.
Urvah Khan joins #PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma to talk about Muslim Pride TO (in its 2nd year), and the brilliance of celebrating queer and trans-Muslims in the GTA and beyond.
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Therapist Jenn Shields who shares her insight and experience helping people with their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. They talk about how to improve your personal routine, relationships, motivation with work, and more.
Peel Matters host Bill McBain interviews Leader of Canada's New Democrats Jagmeet Singh on Indigenous relationships and the environment, then Peel Matters host Ryan Gurcharn talks to Tik Tok Influencer Mikael Melo about how Ford's handling of the pandemic is fueling his satire.
Today on Peel Matter, join Jaya Mootoo for a discussion with Sean Mauricette about his career, from DJ competitions in Meadowvale, to acting in TV and movies, to public speaking and writing a book.
Hear about his journey and upcoming projects.
Rav and Rahul kick-off Bike Month by learning about what biking looks like in Peel today, and what it could be in the future. They talk to Vicki Tran (Sheridan Bike Hub), Kris Hammel (Frost Bike Mississauga), and Chelsea Dalton (former UTM Bikeshare) about how you can get riding in Peel and their dreams for biking culture.
Guest Host Taman Atwal is joined by Sunny Benning from Always Sunny in the 6ix. They chat about Toronto borders, creative journeys and what it means to be authentic.
On Peel Matters, Ryan Gurcharn talks to Spoken Word Artist and activist Gurjoat Gill and comedian and musical improviser Velvet Duke on how their art is being affected by the pandemic.
Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Tori Arnett and Jason Baryluk, President and Interim General Manager of the College Student Alliance to talk about the issues college students are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
PeelMatters Ryan Gurcharn talks to Singer-Songwriter and recording artists Ameerah and Arlene about how to survive a pandemic as an artist.
Rav chats with Moon and Noah from That Gay Garden about their food experiences and farming and community dreams. To support and connect with That Gay Garden, go to https://anchor.fm/tlrp
On Peel Matters, Taman Atwal guest hosts and chats with Yara Shoufani of the Palestinian Youth Movement to talk about what is going on in Palestine and how that impacts the Palestinian Communities in Peel.
On Peel Matters, Ryan Gurcharn talks to the Executive Director of Moyo Health & Community Services (formerly Peel HIV/AIDS Network) Hope Ramsay, and Health Promotion and Prevention Programs Manager Yoshi Perera talk about their upcoming International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia (IDAHOT) Virtual Event on May 17, 2021. After that an Emergency Psychiatric Nurse and Board Member of Nursing Now, Sarah Walji talks about the inequities nurses are facing from the Ford government. After that, the host of the Radical Reverend Podcast and former NDP MPP Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo talks about why we need to criminalize gay conversion therapy in Canada.
PeelMatters Host Ryan Gurcharn talks to Nancy Polsinelli, the Region of Peel's Commissioner of Health Services, Donna Kern the Director for Seniors Services, and Ann-Marie Case-Volkert the Director of Long Term Care about the state of Long Term Care, Home Care, and Senior services in Peel. How has the pandemic affected LTC in Peel? What hope do our seniors have? How can you help fix our broken system? Tune in to find out.
Peel Matters host, Rav, is joined by Rahul Mehta, an environmental activist, to talk about how our winters are changing and what impact this will have on our gardens.
PeelMatters Host Ryan Gurcharn talks to #SavePeel Campaign organizers: Nahar Aujla an activist with the Workers’ Action Centre and Romana Siddiqui from Peel Families for Public Education. They talk about their demands and solutions to help Peel from being a COVID hot spot. After that an Emergency Psychiatric Nurse and Board Member of Nursing Now, Sarah Walji talks about the inequities nurses are facing from the Ford government.
Jaya Mootoo speaks to her returning guests, Authors Glenn Carley and Mark Creedon about their newest literary works.
Glenn Carley has written a new Urban Opera book, a follow up to his novel "Polenta at Midnight'', called "Il Vagabondo: An Urban Opera Book''. This outstanding literary premise allows readers to immerse themselves in the story and words by not only reading the book, but by singing it too! "Il Vagabondo: An Urban Opera Book" and "Polenta at Midnight" can be purchased online or at Forester's Book Garden in Bolton.
Mark Creedon's new work is a tale he heard years ago that he now turned into a short story. Originally written before his novel "Caught Between Two Devils", Mark's short story "Testosterone in Iroquois Falls" is the adventures of a young man in Northern Ontario. "Testosterone in Iroquois Falls" is available on May 24 2021 on www.fictionontheweb.co.uk
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Emergency Physician Dr. Gaibrie Stephen, Ontario Medical Association Council member and medical students Sinthu Senthillmohan and Gurinder Sandhu to discuss the need for paid sick leave to help us get through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Peel Matters host Ryan Gurcharn talks about Bill C6, banning Gay Conversing Therapy making it a crime in Canada. Ryan talks to the LGBT Youthline.ca, Community Advocate Teneshia Samuel, and the Rev Dr. Cheri DiNovo.
Minister Bardish Chagger joins host Anu Radha Verma to talk about Budget 2021 and what it means for social justice in Peel. Plus, Anu shares reflections and a round-up of community events happening soon in Peel!
Ryan Knight and Sean Mauricette are 2 amazing #Black #men that are making major changes in the community and the world.
Today on #PeelMatters, hear their #experiences, #life #journeys and the #impact the #books they wrote with and for their #children will have on the #BIPOC #community.
To learn more about Sean Mauricette and to buy his book, "A Name Just for You", visit: www.SeanMauricette.com
To learn more about Ryan Knight and to buy his book, "Jaz and Dad start a Lemonade Stand", visit: www.ryanoneilknight.com
For more information about ACBN Canada, visit: www.acbncanada.com
Peel Matters host, Rav, is joined by Jane Hayes, a community developer, and permaculture designer, to talk about Mississauga's new Urban Agriculture Strategy. They explore what urban agriculture is, why it's important, the process of developing the strategy, and the potential impacts it will have on our community. For links to things mentioned in the podcast, go to https://anchor.fm/tlrp
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Gagandeep Kaur of the Warehouse Workers Centre to discuss how Peel Region's warehouse workers face unique challenges as essential front-line workers, and what supports they need to get through this COVID-19 pandemic.
PeelMatters host Ryan Gurcharn unpacks anti-Asian racism in Canada with panelists: NDP MP Candidate for Toronto Centre Brian Chang , Mississauga Board of Chinese Professionals and Businesses’ VP Josephine Bau, & Co-Creative Head at The Next Generation Tracy Nguyen .
Then Urban Alliance on Race Relations’ Executive Director and Tamil Canadian Centre for Civic Action’s CEO, Neethan Shan talks about a new exhibition under the Gradiner called ‘Images of Resistance: An Archive of Action’.
Today on Peel Matters, learn about Family Services of Peel and their Employment Ontario program from Executive Director Sandra Rupnarain and Program Manager Lyn Caine.
In grief & outrage after SIU ruling on Ejaz Choudry's death, the community gathered, organized by Malton People's Movement. Almost a year after Uncle Ejaz's death galvanized community members, organizers continue to push for accountability. MPM joins #PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma
How is environmental justice related to menstruation? How does menstruation affect farmers? We're talking to Justine Geroche about environmental justice, menstruation, and farming. This episode is part of the Lassi Revolution Podcast. Learn more at shadeofmiti.ca
Gender-based violence is on the rise. Learn how to get help during this pandemic from Tanisha Bryan, Women's and community advocate.
Real change to eliminate anti-Black racism is what community advocate David Bosveld is fighting for. He's celebrating the small wins too, organizing with a kind of hopefulness we need. David joins host Anu Radha Verma
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by NDP MPP Chris Glover and Shauna Harris to talk about the importance of getting involved in our democracy, the homelessness crisis, and resulting food insecurity, as well as reviewing the Ontario Government's handling of the pandemic.
Michelle Bilek discusses the impact of COVID-19, budget cuts, layoffs, and the proposed move to privatize online learning. A perspective from Parent Teacher Advocate Romana Siddiqui and President of Peel local Elementary Teacher’s Federation of Ontario Gail Bannister Clarke.”
What is the connection between arts and mental health? #PeelMatters host talks to Nikisar Inc's Production Manager Tristan Pinnock about his upcoming film Mya and its exploration of mental health. Then Owner of 4Cats Art Studio Celia Wilson joins us to talk about how art can help with anxiety and mental health issues, especially during the pandemic. Lastly, Drag Queen Tifa Wine joins the discussion about mental health issues QTBIPoC experience while practising their art.
Peel Matters host Ryan Gurcharn talks to Sharon, Executive Director of Peel's women's shelter, Meghan Leen - CEO of Mississauga Food Bank, & Executive Director Jannie's L from Armagh House Peel's only women's transitional housing about how the pandemic has affected women disproportionately.
From queer parties & speed dating to stripper life drawing, Marisa Rosa Grant, founder/creator of StrappedTO has been creating spaces for queer and trans folks (esp QTBIPOC folks) to feel connected, learn and experience joy. They join host Anu Radha Verma.
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Janice Folk-Dawson, Executive Vice President of the Ontario Federation of Labor, who provides in-depth information about labor unions, their history, purpose, and why they are more important than ever as they continue fighting for worker rights and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why are we still talking about the Oprah interview with Megan Markle and Prince Henry Charles Albert David? What role should the Queen have in Canada? Is it time to start electing our Head of State directly?
On #PeelMatters host Ryan Gurcharn talks to The Hills Times columnist Erica Ifil about the explosive interview on CTV's Power Play with Former Lieutenant Governor David Onley where she takes him to school and back. Erica breaks down the complications of having the Queen as Canada's Head of State in 2021. Then a panel unpacks why we have a constitutional monarchy and the political will to change it.
Do we need paid sick days? How will vaccinations help Peel get out of lockdown? On #Peel Matters, host Ryan Gurcharn deep dives into how Peel residents can benefit from paid sick days and how a better vaccination plan is needed in the Peel Region. Gagandeep Kaur from the Warehouse Workers Centre talks about the conditions at the Amazon fulfilment centre that got shutdown by Peel’s top doctor. The Elemnt Host Taman Atwal updates us on her research into paid sick days. Councillor Carolyn Parrish explains why throwing water on all the buildings that are not burning won’t help our COVID recovery strategy. And MBOT VP Brad Butt breaks down why businesses support provincially-funded paid sick days
Roshanie, like many local artists, had to pivot when the pandemic hit, and found herself in journalism, covering social justice stories that impact Toronto and beyond. She's finding ways to create content, share mixes and build connections in the virtual space.
She joins host Anu Radha Verma for a conversation about her artistic journey, her work as a journalist, and the possibilities for Brampton.
Peel Matters and the Lassi Revolution podcast host, Rav, speaks to community activists in India about the farmer protests. Surjeet Bola from Punjab, India, gives a rundown of why farmers are protesting, how 3 new farm acts will affect farmers, and what they are asking for. Gurpreet Bhatti and Gursahiba Gill share their experience from protest sites, discuss what it means to be a youth activist during this time, and share tips on how we can support farmers. To learn more about or to connect with Surjeet, Gurpreet and Gursahiba, visit https://anchor.fm/tlrp
Host Anu Radha Verma takes on Ontario's critical care triage protocol, which is being flagged as undermining consent, and making people with disabilities fearful about care if they are to go into hospital. Mariam Shanouda and Jessica De Marinas from ARCH Disability Law Centre join to talk about the protocol. MMPP Sara Singh joins to talk about the Peel perspective.
Special episode of #PeelMatters focused on Peel Regional Police: board leadership change, human rights and disciplinary issues, and looking at Axon, the company that PRP has given millions to!
2SLGBTQ+ youth say that Ontario needs to #DoBetter & LGBT YouthLine Executive Director Berkha Gupta joins host Anu Radha Verma to talk about why we need youth to lead the way forward. They discuss recent controversies with the Toronto Catholic District School Board & how school boards need to stop failing & harming 2SLGBTQ+ youth. For the full #DoBetter report visit http://dobetter.youthline.ca/
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju speaks with experts about major issues in Ontario's postsecondary sector today. Pranav is joined by MPP Chris Glover, Critic for Technology Development & Innovation, and Richard Dunwoody, Executive Director of Project Recover, who discuss a motion to support survivors of human trafficking and pardon their OSAP debt. MPP Laura Mae Lindo, Critic for Anti-Racism and Colleges & Universities and Sebastien Lalonde, Chair of the Canadian Federation of Students in Ontario, join to discuss the importance of student advocacy on campus, and how student unions play a crucial role in providing services on campus.
Peel Matters host Ryan Gurcharn chats with Canadian Authors Natasha Henry and Valene Campbell as they talk about their journey into writing and the importance of Black voices in literature and history.
International Women's Day is March 8th & this year's theme is #ChooseToChallenge Singer-songwriter Malton Ameerah is taking it to heart as she prepares to perform at the City of Brampton's IWD event on Monday, March 8th. She joins #PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma to talk about the power of music, resilience, and much more!
On #PeelMatters show Michelle Bilek discusses the handling of the pandemic by the Ontario government with Brampton Centre MPP and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition Sara Singh. Then, guest host Bill McBain speaks with the operators of Abbeyfield non-profit senior living home in Caledon.
There's consensus - lots need to change in Peel. But how do we encourage resident engagement and action? A new grassroots residents initiative. Engage Peel is tackling this question!
Anu Radha Verma on Peel Matters chats with Alan Khan
On this special episode of Peel Matters, Host Ryan Gurcharn discusses with an expert panel the real legacy Hazel McCallion is leaving behind. Panelist include: The Pointer Reporter, Isaac Cullen; Former Councillor Candidate & Former Co-Chair of the Western GTA Summit, Joe Horneck; Seneca College Professor of the Government Relations Program, Bill McBain; General Manager & Director of Advocacy for the College Student Alliance & Former worker at Queen’s Park and Parliament Hill, Jason Baryluk; Founder and Co-Chair of the Peel Alliance to End Homelessness & National Field Organizer for the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, Michelle Bilek; and Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario Peel’s Vice President & Teacher, Felipe Paraja.
Just like in Peel, the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board has been seriously criticized for perpetuating racism, including at the Board level. Greg Dongen & Ahona Mehdi, youth organizers from Hamilton Students for Justice join host Anu Radha Verma Tune in for this important conversation about the need to have police-free schools across Ontario, the removal of trustees, and the risks Black, Indigenous and racialized youth organizers take when demanding change.
On Peel Matters, Jaya Mootoo speaks to Punjabi Community Health Services that has some unique services and Black History celebrations, including a #contest
Hear about PCHS' upcoming events from Rupi Gill and Tashona Tyndale
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Ontario NDP MPPs Sol Mamakwa and Suze Morrison to give an overview of just some of the issues relevant to the Indigenous communities in Ontario. MPP Mamakwa is Ontario's Critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and MPP Morrison is the Critic for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Response, and Urban Indigenous Issues.
On Peel Matters learn about Peel Art Gallary, Museum and Archives Caribbean Art exhibitions, and "Our Voices, Our Journeys: Black Communities in Peel", a celebration of the personal journeys of the leaders and mentor of the North Peel Community Church Congregation.
Hear how PAMA has gone virtual with many of their programs and exhibitions with PAMA staff. Anne Pennicooke, Maureen Couse and Erin Fernandes.
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by former NDP candidate Myriam Djilaine to talk about black history month and how culture, language and the environment we grow up in helps shape our views on diversity.
Michelle Bilek speaks about Tenants Rights and Landlord Issues and the ongoing evictions in Peel.
Guests Daniel Amsler from Mississauga Community Legal Services and Tanya Burkhart and Scott Baird from Peel Acorn
Connecting climate change, food security & youth action, Secure The Food Mississauga is a group of youth distributing indoor gardening kits to high-rise residents locally! #PeelMatters host Anu Radha Vermaspeaks with team members Bruno, Christina, Jennifer, Laura and Megan about their work, which is part of Youth Challenge International. Secure The Food Mississauga is collaborating with Ecosource and the City of Mississauga.
On Peel Matters, Jaya Mootoo talk to the editors of "Collecting Courage'', a collection of stories about Racism in the charitable sector, from Black fundraisers and charity leaders from across Canada and the US, including Peel Region.
Learn the story and the movement behind the book from Collecting Courage's editors: Nneka Allen, Camila Pereira and Nicole Salmon.
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Halton District School Board teacher Andrew Riley who shares his experience as a teacher conducting virtual learning during the pandemic. They talk about the impact of the racial protests, US capital insurrection, and pandemic on children today, and how parents can help support them.
Jaya Mootoo and Canadian Mental Health Association's Alison Pryce and Tammy Whelen, as we discuss supporting Youth and their Mental Health, on Peel Matters. Youth are struggling with their mental health more than ever. Between the pandemic, online learning and everyday teenage life, teens are dealing with more than we know.
eel Matter Host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Jesse Guy-Herman, the Campaign Finance Director for Congressman Jamaal Bowman, representing the 16th Congressional District in New York state since 2021. They discuss election financing, compare the system of government in Canada and the United States, and talk about why it's important reduce the impact of big money in politics.
Why do we need local journalism in #Peel? Ryan Gurcharn chats with Mississauga News Room Reporter Sabrina Gamrot talks about how breaking news and crime are shaped by local journalism. Khaled Iwamura is the founder of insauga and inbrampton talks about the challenges of local journalism. And Pointer Sauga & P ointerBrampton Reporter Isaac Callan talks about how his investigative work changed #firestations across #Mississauga
On #PeelMatters tonight, host Anu Radha Verma speaks with Sarbjit Kaur, a spokesperson for the ODTA, as well as independent dump truck drivers Jaskuran Singh and Riza Arziman.
Dump truck drivers are taking to the streets, protesting regulations that make it so many of them can't work (during a pandemic!). They've taken the fight to Caroline Mulroney but no answer from her or the government so far, says the Ontario Dump Truck Association. From sending letters to MPPs, a change.org petition, and a huge protest that took drives to Queen's Park, they are fired up and demanding change.
Join Jaya Mootoo and Registered Psychotherapist, Author and Motivational Speaker Colleen Blake-Miller as we discuss how to set SMART goals, stay inspired and how self-care may be the secret!
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Chrissy McEwan, Account Executive from the Detroit Pistons, and they discuss what it's like to work in sports management and how the sports world has reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Peel Matters host Ryan Gurcharn talks to Judy McKeown the Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Training Officer for the Ontario Secondary Schools Teachers Federation District 19's Teacher's Bargaining Unit about stamping out white supremacy in education. After that, Labour Organizer and Political strategist Joshua Moraes explains how awarding the Order of Ontario to Mike Harris validates white supremacy.
The City of Brampton continues to expand its anti-racism efforts through a new Equity Office, which will launch this year. Regional Councillor Rowena Santos joins #PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma to discuss where this came from, what to expect, and the role of racialized women in this work!
Peel Matters Host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by MPP Chris Glover and Tim Ellis, Co-Vice Chair of Democrats Abroad to discuss the attack on the US Capitol building, and how Former Conservative Premier Mike Harris contributed to the healthcare and homelessness crisis that exists today in Ontario.
Michelle Bilek with Bill McBain discuss the year that was 2020 and predictions for the new year: COVID< Politics and Social Issues that have and will affect our community members.
To start the new year, host Anu Radha Verma reflects on the last year of hosting #PeelMatters, with clips from interviews with Unifor (about PSWs), Chantelle Krupka (about police violence), MP Matthew Green (about Lincoln Alexander Day, and being an activist politician), MPP Sara Singh (about Harvey and Gurvir's Law), and Kola Iluyomade (about anti-Black racism in Peel District School Board). What a year it's been!
Interested in being a writer? Got a #story to tell? Join Jaya Mootoo tonight on PeelMatters as she finds out how Glenn Carley and Mark Creedon when from social workers to authors and the stories they had to tell. Find out how their historical stories reflect many issues of today. #CaughtBetweenTwoDevils #GoodEnoughFromHere
On #PeelMatters, Jaya learns how to get started and what supports are available for new businesses from Dwania Peele of Canadian Small Business Women and Ryan Knight of Afro Caribbean Business Network.
A beloved book. Hope when a film adaptation is announced. But then, issues of representation, dangerous connections with regime leaders, and tokenistic consultation. The community portrayed speaks out. Fighting to have their voices heard, and asking for responsibility in filmmaking, the Queer Tamil Collective have been raising concerns about Deepa Mehta's Funny Boy. Collective members Angel, Dunstan and Vijay join host Anu Radha Verma on #PeelMatters
PeelMatters: Gender-based Violence. What is it? Is COVID making it worse? What can we do about it?
Do you know what Gender-Based Violence is? Do you REALLY know what it is? It is so much more than hitting and yelling.
Isolation, financial abuse, intimidation, blaming are also part of the Cycle of Violence. Why is there an increase in cases since COVID began? How can we get support? What are we doing about it in Peel Region?
Jaya Mootoo discusses Gender-Based Violence with Women's Advocate Tanisha Bryan and Film Producer and Magazine Editor Shelley Jarrett.
Did you know that the single largest protest in human history just took place in India? Over 250 million people participated in a 24-hour general strike in solidarity with Indian farmers who oppose deregulation and are concerned about large agriculture corporations taking over their livelihoods. #PeelMatters host Pranav Bakaraju invited Gurpreet Bhatti (Law student and co-founder of Girls Rise), Harjas Grewal (Founder of United Womxn) and Fred Hahn (President of CUPE Ontario) for a discussion where Gurpreet described her efforts to provide medicine to the protestors on the ground, Fred spoke about the importance of this event in the global labor movement and Harjas explained how South Asian Diaspora in Canada can offer support. Check out the podcast here as a starting point to learn more about the issues!
Michelle Bilek interviews Daniel Amsler from the Mississauga Community Legal Services and NDP MPP Suze Morrison (Housing Critic). We discuss the over 7000 tenants who are currently being evicted by the Landlord Tenant Board due to rental arrears.
A Motion was passed this week unanimously in parliament to reinstate the eviction moratorium until the pandemic ends and provide direct rental supports for tenants in arrears.
So far, the Ford Provincial government hasn't acted to save people from being evicted, instead the eviction hearings have increased.
How can a podcast facilitate us imagining and building new futures? Seeking to be a portal for inspiration and insight, Possibilibies Podcast offers deep conversations with artists & activists who have been doing the incredible work of change-making. Created/hosted by Umang and produced by Kumari the podcast has had on some of the most brilliant queer and trans creators from Canada and the US. Host Anu Radha Verma speaks with Umang and kumari on the process, the pandemic and the challenges of sustainability.
Join Jaya Mootoo and learn how to support yourself and others while grieving during the Holidays, with expert tips from Nicky Seliman and Alex Horsky from Heart House Hospice.
Are you worried about how you've been eating during the #COVID19 pandemic? Community Dietician Debbie Clark Grant joined Pranav Bakaraju on #PeelMatters and shared tips to help improve our nutrition and wellbeing.
They talk about how to eat mindfully, what types of food boosts our immunity and how parents can make more nutritious meals for children. Check it out:
On #PeelMatters Ryan Gurcharn calls out Why has Ford called an early vacation when there's still so much to be done? Queen's Park staffers Jasmine Attfield & Pranav Bakaraju go over the Auditor General's report on ways Ford can improve & Carolyn Ferns from Ontario Child Care explains some sneaky changes Ford needs to reverse.
Anu Radha Verma focuses today show on legislation and political issues facing 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Join
Interested in being a writer? Got a story to tell? Tonight on #PeelMatters host Jaya Mootoo talks to Mark Creedon and Glenn Carley about their journey to becoming authors.
Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju speaks with community dietician Debbie Clark Grant of Wellfort Community Health Services who provides diet and nutrition tips to improve your health and wellbeing during this COVID-19 pandemic. They talk about how to eat mindfully, what types of food boosts your immunity and how parents can make more nutritious meals for children.
Host Ryan Gurcharn gets a crash course on the social & political issues in Venezuela, India & Yemen from journalist Pablo Vivanco, organizer Manpreet Kaur Deol & TikTok influencer Darshan Patel.
Simran Dhunnasim and Ryan Gurcharn take on Sauga 960 AM: MALTON EDITION tonight! They speak with Adam, a tenant organizing with his neighbours for safer living conditions against a corporate landlord & Shawn, an organizer with Malton People’s Movement, about housing & policing in Malton.
December is a month that has lots of social justice days, including today: World AIDS Day. Host Anu Radha Verma talks social justice in Peel, and invites a conversation with Christina Akrong of Rose Brampton Theatre about arts and the pandemic!
Host Jaya Mootoo speaks with Lynn Hand of the Peel Family Education Centre on their services, managing your emotions as a parent and much more.
Host Ryan Gurcharn speaks with author, poet and educator Peta-Gaye Nash, award winning poet, post-colonial storyteller and former educator Peter Jailall & comedian Jay Martin about the secrets behind great storytelling!
Host Ryan Gurcharn discusses the auditor general’s report which shows Ford government’s poor leadership amid the COVID-19 crisis. Ryan also speaks with Gagandeep Kaur of the Warehouse Workers Centre on warehouse workers during COVID & Dave Waverly of Peel Paramedics Union OPSEU 277 discusses why Peel Paramedics can't access the Ambulance bay in Mississauga hospitals.
Peter Tabuns, NDP Climate Crises and Energy critic at Queen's Park and Dianne Saxe, new deputy leader of the Green Party of Ontario and former Ontario Environment Commissioner discusses the environment, the economy and local decision making under threat by the Ford Government with host Bill McBain.
Libraries across Canada are quickly moving away from the brick-and-mortor setups we remember from the 80's and 90's. Now, libraries are venturing into new digital realms, bringing innovative, new programs, building unexpected facilities, and re-establishing themselves as major city landmarks and community builders. In this episode, host Radha Tailor sits down with Interim CEO Susan Bartoletta and Board Chair Jaipaul Massey-Singh of Brampton Public Library to talk about the new frontier of libraries.
Ontario announced COVID-19 hotspots, Toronto & Peel Region, will be moving into a lockdown as of Mon, Nov 23 at 12:01 am.
With shorter and colder days and the need for physical distancing, it is more important than ever for us to take care of our mental, physical and emotional health. Child and Family Clinician Sabrina Rehman from the Child Development Institute joins host Pranav Bakaraju to discuss how we can take steps to protect our health during this difficult time.
Ryan Gurcharn hosts a special panel of Peel Matters in collaboration with the Brown Girl Diary on masculinity, Indo-Caribbean culture and identity.
Bill McBain discusses how the Ford government is far from transparent, weakening environmental safeguards, shackling local conservation authorities and smoothing the way for questionable development projects such as the proposed highway 413. Bill also discusses irresponsible puppy brokers and fallout from our neighbour's election.
Host Anu Radha Verma analyzes Peel Police Services Board meetings. She discusses everything from race to unconscious bias within the police force to police responses concerning fatal interactions.
Host Radha Tailor speaks with Raza Syed and Nav Nanwa on celebrity and influencer commercialism, the fascination with Kim Kardashion, Paris Hilton and empires & consuming clothing and products sustainably.
Host Pranav Bakaraju highlights local GTA artists Idris Lawal, Keralanka, Jose Lobo and Strathcona Music. Listen for a discussion about their creative process, music's ability to evoke deep emotion and raise awareness about greater political change, as well as the positive impact of music on combatting COVID-19 stress.
Care, remembrance and the power of dogs. Host Bill McBain's very personal conversation with Alzheimer's care researcher Dr. Ardra Cole & the perils to Peel of proposed Hwy 413 with guest Keith Brooks of Environmental Defense.
We deserve a just, secure and sustainable food system for now and the future, and this is what the Peel Food Action Council has been working towards. Host Anu Radha Verma speaks with Council Members Britt McKee & Edesiri Udoh on food security, food justice, and why we must talk about race when we talk about food.
Host Joe Horneck speaks with Michael Bryant, Executive Director Canadian Civil Liberties Association, on civil liberties under stress, such as the Quebec Bill 11, threatening the display of religious symbols for public sector workers. Joe also speaks with Ontario Liberal leader, Steven Del Duca, on his response to the newly released 2020 Ontario Budget and Peel issues.
Host Pranav Bakaraju speaks with Vice Chair of Toronto Chapter of Democrats Abroad, Tim Ellis & NDP MPP for Spadina-Fort York, Chris Glover, on the U.S. elections and Ontario's budget.
Host Ryan Gurcharn held Sauga 960 AM's first town hall on what a COVID-19 recovery plan should look like. Participants included:
David Wojcik, President & CEO of Mississauga Board of Trade
Doug Kwan, Co-Executive Director of Mississauga Community Legal Clinic
Laura Guerrero, CEO of WellFort Community Health Services
Sarah Kipp, Interim Director of Clinical Services of WellFort Community Health Services
Natalie Hart, Manager of Malton BIA
Cheryl Craig, President of Peel Regional Labour Council
Lisa Marie Gonsalves, VP & Health & Safety Teacher Advisor of ETFO Peel
These are strange times and nobody knows better than the vast legion of Canadians holding vigil at their computers and television sets, hoping for change and struggling to make sense of it all. Host Bill McBain talks to Michelle Stafford, originally from Mississauga and now living in a Virginia suburb of Washington, on voting to choose a president for the first time.
Discrimination in healthcare needs to change and MPP Sara Singh is pushing for this through a new private member's bill she introduced. Harvey and Gurvir's Law seeks to end discrimination against people with Down syndrome & their families. Host Anu Radha Verma also connects with Alan Kan & Ryan Gurcharn on their takes on the U.S. election results, the night of!
Host Alan Kan discusses #Election2020 and what it means for Canada if it is either a #MAGA or #BidenHarris2020 win
Hosts Ryan Gurcharn and Pranav Bhakuraju speak to Brian Chang and Taranvir Dhaliwal about the elections going on in Ontario & B.C. and the potential for a federal election.
With Premier Ford now granting Charles McVety the power to issue art & science degrees, host Ryan Gurcharn speaks to Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, author Shaila Carter & artist Celia Wilson on what hate looks like in 2020 and what we can do to stomp it out.
Host Joe Horneck speaks with vaccine advocate Jill Promoli on how COVID is impacting vaccination advocacy & Mississauga MP Iqra Khalid on what's going on in parliament and the Mississauga-Erin Mills area.
Interviewing a journalist? #PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma is turning the tables on Mississauga News & Brampton Guardian reporter Sabrina Gamrot. They discuss how to report local stories with integrity, especially in these complex times.
Host Alan Kan speaks with George "The Iceman" of Destiny Wrestling from Mississauga about the local wrestling scene during COVID-19.
Matt Da Silva speaks with Hassan Wadi and Libby Norris with City of Mississauga Recreation & boxing instructor Zamour a.k.a. Topb0y on how government shutdowns have affected fitness providers.
Host Michelle Bilek speaks to Meghan Nichols of Mississauga Food Bank and Rick Gavin & Leslie Bissegger of Knights Table about services that serve our most vulnerable community members.
Host Joe Horneck speaks with MPP Mississauga Centre, Natalia Kusendova, on life of an MPP & issues important to her riding. Joe also speaks with Shawn Slack, Mississauga Chief Information Officer, about smart cities & how technology is changing government.
For 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Peel, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated already-existing gaps in terms of resources and supports. Peer relationships are often the most important source of support for youth, and the LGBT YouthLine has launched a new project focused on 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Peel. YouthOrganize Program Coordinators Jack Lewis and Sreya Roy join #PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma for a discussion about what needs to change, hopefulness for high school students, virtual community-building and more!
Host Alan Kan speaks with community religious leaders on how COVID-19 has affected places of worship.
Are you mentally prepared for the second wave?
With Doug Ford penny pinching and choosing not to act before the second wave, folks are facing the deadly reality of loved ones dying in long-term care homes again and being on the brink of financial devastation. The environmental factors are stronger than before contributing to the mental health of folks going into this second wave…with womxn and racialized folks felling the brunt of it.
Ryan Gurcharn talks with various organizations in who are filling in the gap where the Ford government has failed. Farheen Khan, Founder of Azeeza for Women talks about the importance of going outdoors and its effect on your mental health. Ashley Abdul, Founder of Brown Girl Diary, talks about the importance of art, physical exercise, and addressing cultural taboos for better mental health. Prashant Shori & Nivedita Shori from the Malton Women’s Council layout some important free programs in Peel for women, girls, and seniors that will help with feelings of isolation and other factors that affect mental health.
Host Joe Hornick speaks with 2022 Provincial Liberal Candidates Imran Mian & Sumira Malik about why they're running, Liberal Party Leader Steven Del Duca & their thoughts and solutions for local issues in Peel.
Too many lives lost, too many families hurt by the violence of Peel Police. Yet little changes. Chantelle Krupka - an activist, organizer and survivor of police brutality - joins Anu Radha Verma on Peel Matters to talk about why we must abolish Peel Police.
Host Michaell Bilek speaks to Hope Ramsay of Moyo Health and Community Services & Ted Brown of Regeneration Outreach about poverty reduction in Peel.
Host Joe Hornick speaks with City of Mississauga Director of Parks, Forestry & Environment, Jodi Robillos, about COVID’s impact on Mississauga Parks. Also, Mississauga Centre MP Omar Alghabra talks about MPs in local constituency offices adapting to working during the pandemic.
Host Alan Kan speaks to lawyer Wesley Jackson & NDP MPP Taras Natyshak about Ontario politicians not following their own COVID-19 bylaws and how to hold them accountable.
Host Matt Da Silva speaks with Manvir Bhangu, founder and exec director of laadliyan.com & Mahum Ahmed, Clinical Youth Outreach Worker for Malton Neighbourhood Services, about mental health, depression, cultural pressures and more.
Ryan Gurcharn speaks with educator, writer, and TEDx speaker Matthew R. Morris about the 'Fresh Prince Syndrome'. Could it be what's holding back your child from success? They discuss various barriers that still exist in our education system and Morris invites all educations and community members to join him in a live zoom meet-up that happens every other Thursday at 7pm called #QuarantineEd. Former Peel Schools Student Trustee Laura Otis-Naidenova also joins the show and calls out some of the physical, economical, and social barriers that she's experienced and fought against.
Host Joe Horneck has panelists Alan Kan and Sushil Taylor on to discuss ranked choice ballets, proxy voting, online meets vs. in council chambers & the Region of Peel Chief Administrative Officer secret and controversial hiring.
Immigrating to Mississauga in 1996, having challenging and sometimes hilarious experiences here, and going on to have a globally-recognized art series online, Hana Shafi (aka Frizz Kid) has SO many stories to share. Her new book Small, Broke, and Kind of Dirty: Affirmations for the Real World, just came out with Book Hug Press, to great acclaim. Hana joins host Anu Radha Verma on #PeelMatters to talk about the affirmations we all need, racism, pop culture, social justice and more!
Hosts Ryan Gurcharn and Alan Kan deep dive into whether your vote really counts or not with advocate and author David Meslin who explains why ranked ballots are more democratic & Peel Schools Trustee Nokha Dakroub shares, despite everything that's happened at the board, why we should be electing school trustees.
In this weeks episode of Peel Matters, Matt sits down to talk with Mahfuz and Kiefer of Candy Box Marketing about how to make social media work for you in a world of social distancing.
Michelle Bilek speaks to Doug Kwan of Mississauga Community Legal Services about the impact of COVID-19 on their work, the end to the eviction moratorium and Bill 184's impact on tenants & CG Chen of Ample Labs discusses the up and coming Chalmers Bot App being launched in Peel. The Chalmers Bot will support homeless community members and others in crisis.
Bill McBain speaks to Peel’s Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario local, Gail Bannister Clarke, about teachers returning to the classroom & Tim Deelstra of UFCW locals 175 and 633 on how we assess the value of work during the pandemic & Thea Bayliss talks about entertaining safely during COVID-19.
For all the talk about appreciating front-line workers, the Ford government's Bill 195 violates workers' rights, and workers are fighting back! Guest Michael Hurley from the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU), CUPE joins host Anu Radha Verma to talk about the impact of the pandemic on front-line workers, what it means that most workers are women and racialized, and how to stay hopeful in this moment.
Peel Matters Host Ryan Gurcharn chats with former Mississauga Poet Laurate, Wali Shahabout how to take care of you and your family's mental health during #COVID19. President Gail Bannister-Clarke breaks down what needs to happen to keep our kids safe in school. And Ontario NDP Deputy Leader and MPP for Brampton Centre Sara Singh talks about what NDP MPPs have been doing to battle COVID while PC MPPs have been blocking them every step of the way
Has the pandemic left you in a panic? Join Matt as he sits down with Sheldon Douglas (Real Estate Agent) and Anna Menezes (Employment Facilitator) to talk finding a job and buying a home during the pandemic.
Mixed race? Do you identify with various identities? Are you still trying to figure out how and where you belong? #PeelMatters Host Ryan Gurcharn explores the question of identity and how do we fit in and belong? The Founder of the Muslim Indo-Caribbean Collective (MICC), Karimah Rahman takes us through her personal journey on fitting in and being comfortable with her identity. Karimah highlights some very real systemic barriers that she faced and that still exists in 2020. Also, Singer/Songwriter/Artist Ameerah talks about her new EP out and how difficult it is for a racialized woman to fit in the local music industry to fit in.
Bill welcomes Mike Douglas , executive director of the Mississauga Arts Council talking about supporting artists' during the time of Covid-19. Tom Rakocevic, MPP (Humber River Black Creek) talk with Bill about the gouging of consumers by the Auto Insurance Industry and the need to better protect new home buyers in Ontario
Migrant students are organizing to demand change as they have been greatly impacted by the pandemic. Exploited by employers, difficulties accessing work permits, barriers to accessing health care, and expected to pay high tuition fees despite economic challenges. Host Anu Radha Verma speaks with Gagandeep Kaur, an organizer with the Warehouse Workers Centre - Peel, who had put together a rally on migrant students rights in Malton. Tune in to learn more about the challenges, and how you can support migrant students.
Tonight on Peel Matters with Bill McBain: The ins and outs of the race for Leadership of the Green Party of Canada and The Beer Store's world leading bottle return project could be threatened; Plus a comment on police reform.
Join Ryan and Matt as they talk to parents, community members, students, educators, and parents on how Back to School looked for them during this pandemic.
Michelle discussed supporting our most vulnerable in Peel during COVID-19 with Daphna Nussbaum, Peel Alliance to End Homelessness and Sean Meagher, Ontario for All Campaign and local Poverty Advocate on homelessness, housing supports, and Bill 184's impact on Peel.
Host Bill McBain engages Ontario Green Party Leader, Mike Schreiner in a wide reaching feature interview, then talks to two local business owners who have creatively weathered the Covid-19 crisis while helping to build our community
Anu Radha Verma has an important conversation about anti-Black racism in Peel schools with guest Kola Iluyomade. Kola is a community advocate, a parent and one of many local activists who have been fighting for change.
Why do we celebrate Labour Day in 2020? What have unions accomplished for us? What are some challenges the labour movement is dealing with right now? What does a safe workplace look like right now in Peel?
Tune in as Ryan Gurcharn and his special Labour Day panel answer questions like these and more. The panel of local labour advocates include the VP of Peel District CUPE Council, Hayley Thomas; the President of IAMAW 1922, Jerry Jarosz; & the Union Representative and Recorder for UFCW 1006A, Glacier Effs-Samuel.
Host Anu Radha Verma discusses education, equity and the need for action on racism in peel. Joining her is Gail Bannister-Clarke the President of the Peel Elementary Teacher's Local and Michael Kerr who is the coordinator for Colour of Poverty - Colour of Change.
Host and Executive Producer of Peel Matters Ryan Gurcharan sits down with Filmmaker Adrian Wallace (ig @ehdubz) about his upcoming documentary, Black Sun, premiering in the GTA at the Toronto Black Film Festival this week.
On Peel Matters, Bill McBain speaks to Jennifer Toth, parent frustrated with lack of funding, services and educational support for her autistic son. ETFO Peel member and special education teacher Lindsay Freeman comments. In our second half hour, Taras Natyshak, MPP Essex on the Vaughan Working Families anti-teacher full page newspaper ad sham.
Racism and xenophobia are showing up in responses to coronavirus - local advocates denounce this fear-based approach. Host of Peel Matters, Anu Radha Verma, speaks with Doug Kwan of Mississauga Community Legal Services.
Bill Mcbain speaks to his guest Raquelle Forrester, interim CEO and Director of Wellfort Community Health in Brampton on the Centre’s annual Black History Month event.
Tanya Findlay, letter carrier and Co-chair of the Canada Post Health and Safety team at Rangeview Station talks about multifaceted workplace health and safety programming.
Bill discusses Colerectal Cancer Canada’s Frank Pitman on the urgency of regular screening and testing to protect yourself. Later on the show Peel School Trustee Nakha Dakroub shares strong need for change at Board as initial Provincial Review finds evidence of poor HR practices, marginalization and racism.
Health and equity are the theme on the episode of Peel Matters! Dr. Ritika Goel speaks on racism & health, and Rachel & Kaylee from 3 Teens For Clean Water talk about clean water for Indigenous communities
Hosts Bill McBain and Anu Radha Verma are joined by a roster of amazing guests to talk about Racism and continuing forward. They are joined by Sabrine Azraq, project coordinator from The Canadian Council of Muslim Women and Firdaus Ali, project coordinator from D.A.R.E (digital anti-racist education project) to talk about their Dare to be Aware Anti-Racism Social Media Campaign Launch.
And they have Ontario MP Matthew Green call in to talk about the legacy of Lincoln Alexander Day and the need for anti-racist action in Ontario.
Guest Host Jaya Mootoo is joined by Heather Down, the owner of Wintertickle Press and one of her authors, Matthew Heneghan. Matthew wrote a book called "A Medic's Mind" and will be doing a book signing on Jan 25th in line with the upcoming Bell Let's Talk Campaign on Mental Health Awareness on Jan 29.
Host Bill McBain is paid a visit by Dr. Tiffany Rennick, the Medical Director VCA of Canada Credit Valley Animal Hospital in Streetsville to talk about animal care with the current environmental stressors. Dr. Gretchen Roeddee, MD joins Bill to talk about The Opiate Crisis from the view of medical practices.
Personal Support Workers (PSWs) play a crucial role in healthcare, especially long term care. Katha Fortier from Unifor & Stella Yeadon from CUPE join Peel Matters host Anu Radha Verma to discuss working conditions of PSWs, the shortage which is reaching crisis level, and the violence that PSWs face regularly working within Long Term Care homes.
Host Bill McBain is joined by a Co-Host Ryan Gurcharan are joined by Andrew Sobolewski, the president of District 19 of The OSSTF (Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation) to talk about the local Peel day of action that occurred on Wednesday 8th, 2020.
Guest Host Jaya Mootoo is joined by entrepreneur Ryan Knight from The Detailing Knights who is now president of the Afro-Caribbean Business Network Foundation to talk about the importance of helping black businesses succeed in Peel Region.
A conversation with long time resident of Brampton, Joy Njenga, about her experiences traveling to Kenya and working with local charities to help children in Kenya, including her upcoming fundraising event: "Loved. Appreciated. Valued: A Night for the Children" on January 4th 2020.