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Your stories about the challenges accessing care for dizziness and vertigo with one of Canada's leading experts, Dr. John Rutka. He leads the Centre for Advanced Hearing and Balance Testing at Toronto General Hospital.
Psychology professor and kindness researcher Jamil Zaki has just published a new book called Hope for Cynics: The surprising science of human goodness. His work in the lab suggests cynicism is not just bad for, but leads to worse outcomes. What's your experience?
Kathy Laird with Tribunal Watch Ontario hears your stories, following the watchdog's new report which shows some 96 per cent of claims are now dismissed by the Tribunal.
And what did you find in that search? The Canadian War Museum's Michael Petrou has spent years collecting stories from veterans and their families about what it was like serving in combat missions -- and then the transition back home after the mission ended. He's our guest as we ask listeners for their own stories of loved ones who've fought in past wars.
Murray Sinclair was a resppected judge, senator and Anishinaabe elder. But he will be best known as the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission -- mapping out a path for better relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Hear how Murray Sinclair is being remembered by listeners. Our guests are Pam Palmater, with the Toronto Metropolitan University, and Riley Yesno, a research fellow at the Yellowhead Institute.
Daryl Davis is a blues musician by profession. But his obsession outside of work is trying to understand what makes white supremicists tick. He's spent his life reaching out to Ku Klux Klan members and asking the question: Why do you hate me? Hear what drives his work, and how listeners relate to his story.
CBC's former Washington correspondent Keith Boag is our guest as we hear how Ontarians are reacting to Donald Trump's victory. We also hear from a former official with Prime Minister's Office on how the Trudeau government might be changing its strategy with the White House.
The federal government is reducing the number of newcomers who will be allowed to apply for permanent residents status -- a move Immigration Minister Marc Miller says will stabilize population growth and relieve pressure on the housing market. So what changes for you with this decision? CBC senior reporter Janyce McGregor and Toronto Metropolitan University professor Rupa Banerjee join us as we hear what callers have to say.
Paul Zammit, professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, shares what gardeners need to know if they want to plant flowering bulbs for the holidays -- and takes callers questions about their own gardens.
Ontario's fall economic statement revealed the number of houses being built in province each year is on the decline. Steve Pomeroy joins Ontario Today. He's an industry professor at McMaster University and the Executive Advisor to the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative.
The World Health Organization says its worried that condom use is on the decline among teens. Ontario Today is joined by Jessica Wood, research and project development lead at the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada.
Halloween traditions can be a bit of a head-scratcher for people who come from countries where Halloween is not celebrated. Strangers handing out candy to kids? Neighbours decorating their homes with skeletons and tombstones? We want to hear what it was like for newcomers to wrap their heads around Halloween customs when they first came here.
Your stories with education researcher Devorah Heitner, who's new book: Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in the Digital World examines the struggle with balancing kid security and privacy.
From shortages of nurses and personal support workers, to shortages of bandages, saline bags and other medical supplies....why is the home care sector facing so many problems? We hear callers stories of home care gone wrong -- and also speak with a home care doctor about what he is seeing with his patients.
Officials from the Ford government says the government plans to mail taxpayers $200 rebate cheques to help stimulate the economy. TVO writer and podcaster John Michael McGrath analyzes whether there could be more behind this move, and we hear what listeners make of the premier handing money back.
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, seeks your tips for keeping wildlife from gnawing at your jack-o-lanterns. He also takes your questions about your garden.
Social media is filled with push back against the latest child-rearing trend called "Gentle Parenting." Researcher Alice Davidson hears your stories and shares her latest study titled “Trying to remain calm…but I do reach my limit sometimes: An exploration of the meaning of gentle parenting.”
A new study has found that in North America, bird populations have dropped by almost thirty per cent. What are you seeing with birds in your community? Marcel Gahbauer and Marie-Anne Hudson are senior biologists with the Canadian Wildlife Service.
With the US election just around the corner, we're asking Americans living here in Ontario how engaged they are with the election back home, and what's prompting them to send in a ballot. Also with us for the show are David Schellenberg with Democrats Abroad Canada and Georganne Burke with Republicans Overseas Canada.
Your stories about the challenge by police services across Ontario to hire officers. Our guest is Scott Blandford, Program Coordinator of Policing and Public Safety at Sir Wilfred Laurier University.
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, explains why leaves hold a lot of potential in the garden. He also takes your questions about your garden.
Toronto city councillor Amber Morley represents a region that's had heated town halls over whether bike lanes on Bloor Street are a good or bad thing for their ward. Hear what she -- and callers -- have to say about the Ontario government stepping into on the issue of where bike lanes should be installed.
The nurses behind the popular podcast: The Gritty Nurse hear your stories about nursing. They've just released a collection of nursing stories called: The Wisdom of Nurses: Stories of Grit from the Front Lines.
Ontario Today sits down with CBC's Parliament Hill bureau's Aaron Wherry and political analyst Eric Grenier to discuss where the current Liberal leadership stands.
Your stories with Daniel Levitin, author of the best seller of the book "This is Your Brain on Music," and discusses his new book: “I Heard there was a secret chord: Music as Medicine”
Guest gardening expert Mary Reid shares why apple trees have a tougher than usual season.
The federal government now has a pharmacare plan, but deals still need to be made with each province, including Ontario. Does pharmacare matter to you? We hear from the CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, Justin Bates.
Your stories with guest Trevor Adams, a Canadian meterologist now living in Florida, as well as Florida Pheonix reporter Mitch Perry.
Ontario Today sits down with Kate Mulligan, the scientific director of the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing
Your stories with Caroline Fitzpatrick, the Canada Research Chair in Digital Media Use by Children. Her latest research suggests too much screen time for preschoolers could lead to emotional and anger management problems.
Your stories with guests Jon Allen, former Canadian ambassador to Israel, and Raja Khour, former commissioner with the Ontario Human Rights Commissioner and founding president Canadian-Arab Institute.
Paul Zammit is a professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.
The Ontario government is looking to raise the speed limit to 110 km/hr on more 400-series highways. Hear what listeners across the province think of that idea, and also views from Brian Patterson, head of the Ontario Safety League.
Justine De Jaegher was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder in her twenties. It was a disorder that she tried to hide from friends and family. Now she's trying to get people to talk about OCD -- to increase public understanding of the disorder. Justine is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Caitlin Claggett Woods.
Everyone has words that bring out their "Inner Grammando" or "Inner Wordie". That's the thinking from English professor Anne Curzan in her new book "Says Who? A kinder funner usage guide for everyone who cares about words." We hear from her, as well as sociolinguistics professor Sali Tagliamonte. And of course, listeners favourite and least liked words.
The provincial government estimates the cost of congestion is close to $11 billion a year in lost revenue. But what is the cost on you? Our guests -- urban planning professor Matti Siemiatycki and civil engineering professor Shoshanna Saxe -- evaluate the province's latest solutions, including the proposal for a major tunnel project under Highway 401.
Sports referees are often on the receiving end of verbal abuse from coaches, players, and parents. Now there are more efforts to stop this behaviour -- so that referees don't quit. Ontario Today invites Harry Smith, a hockey referee in Etobicoke, as well as Scott Oakman, the executive director and chief Operating Officer of the Greater Toronto Hockey League.
Our guest is Metis elder Tony Belcourt, the founding president of the Metis Nation of Ontario.
Your stories with language researcher Federico Rossano, Associate Professor in the department of Cognitive Science at the University of California, San Diego. The Comparative Cognition Lab, has some 10,000 dogs participating in a study, where they are learning words from a sound pad in their homes.
Your stories with disability advocate, David Lepofsky who shares stories from his latest memoir about his fight for rights for the disability community.
Your stories with American researcher Gloria Mark, who has recently published: Attention Span, sharing scientific findings about multi-tasking, smart phones, and the need for "right to disconnect" legislation.
The Ontario government says the law helps to free up limited hospital beds. But some advocates disagree. Joining us to take your calls is Dr. Maurice St. Martin, a family doctor and the medical director two long terms care facilities in Sudbury.
The Ontario Government is asking for input on what practical skills should be added to the school curriculum.
You weigh in with the CEO of People for Education Annie Kidder, and Diane O'Shea, a member of the Home Economics Association.
Filling your spare time with side hustles can put more money in your pocket, but what will it cost you? Deena Ladd, executive director of the Workers Action Centre, joins Ontario Today to hear your stories about the impact of the gig economy.
Your stories about turning to the food bank with the head of Feed Ontario, Catherine Stewart. Feed Ontario's recent astonishing report showed a record breaking year in food bank use, up 25 per cent from last.
You weigh in on the growing concern around political polarization with guests Sabreena Delhon with the Samara Centre for Democracy, MP Marco Mendicino, former public safety Minister, and Journalist Justin Ling, author of a final report on polarization for the Public Policy Forum.
You weigh in with Toronto Star national columnist Susan Delacourt. The House of Commons fall session begins with the Conservative leader taunting the NDP to support a vote of non-confidence to topple the minority Liberal government.
Ontario Today is joined by Toronto-based Natalia Juarez, a relationship coach and dating strategist.
Ontario has seen a massive drop in childhood vaccination rates.
McMaster University immunologist Dawn Bowdish is the Executive Director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health.
She talks about measles, whooping cough, rubella, school suspensions, asthma, COVID, and Mpox.
Ontario Today invites two guests onto the program. Journalist Simon Lewsen who teaches at the University of Toronto and recently published an article in the Walrus entitled, "Are Universities Failing the Accommodations Test?" Jeff Preston also joins the conversation. Preston is an associate professor and chair of disability studies at Kings University College at Western University.
Following the recommendations of the Ontario Human Rights Commission's Right to Read report, the province is now adopting a new science based reading curriculum. But there's still lots of work to do. Your -- sometimes -- emotional stories about efforts by kids to catch up with guests Alicia Smith, exec dir. Dyslexia Canada and Stephen Krause with the Near North District School Board.
The city of Hamilton recently passed a bylaw to stop 'bad faith' renovictions. Toronto is considering doing the same. Ontario Today speaks with Toronto city councillor, Brad Bradford
Ontario Today checks in with Seattle-based writer and mother, Kathleen Donahoe, whose article "Folding Laundry is a Scam," flips the narrative on household chores.
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said he's ripping up the confidence and supply agreement with the Liberal Party.
CBC Senior writer Aaron Wherry joins Ontario Today along with former NDP researcher Jordan Leichnitz.
Ontario Today catches up with Canadian track paralympian Zachary Gingras in Paris and four-time paralympian turned researcher, David Howe. Howe is a professor of Kinesiology at Western University and has been researching disability in sport for decades.
You weigh in, with the head of the Ontario Convenience Store Association, Terry Yaldo. The Ontario government has approved more than 4 thousand grocery stores to sell beer and wine, as well as coolers for the first time in the province's history.
Overnight temps just dropped to the single digits this week. What does that mean for your more delicate plants? Paul Zammit gives advice on that and more gardening inquiries.
As we head into the last long weekend of summer - what’s left on your summer bucket list? How will you delay the end of summer?
A show dedicated to teens and kids only, as we head back to class. Our guest hosts include Nanak Sidhu, a student at Chippewa Secondary School in North Bay, and the newly elected president of the Ontario Student Trustees Association. Also, student leaders, Anthony Li, at St. Robert's Catholic High School in Richmond Hill, and Angelika Bell, at William Lyon MacKenzie Collegiate Institute in Toronto.
Ontario Today invites Anabela Bonada to the program.
Bonada is the managing director of climate science at the University of Waterloo's Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation.
The Ontario government is closing 10 supervised drug-consumption sites.
You weigh in with reaction from Michael Parkinson, head of the non-profit group Drug Strategy Network of Ontario, and Dr. Ahmed Bayoumi, one of the experts behind a review of safety at those sites.
Listeners share their stories with gardening expert, Paul Zammit.
Zammit is a professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.
Ontario Today also checks in with Toni Ellis wth the Elora Environement Centre's Tree Trust.
We are joined by John Corey, the President of the Freight Management Association of Canada to talk about the latest move in the rail dispute.
A grocery list for the perfect vegetarian Asian dish? Fixing a leaky faucet? How have you creatively incorperated AI in to your life? Our guest is Shruti Shekar, the managing Editor of tech news site Android Central.
We explore how dating apps have changed the way we approach romance. Our guest is with Jaime Woo, author of Meet Grindr: How One App Changed the Way We Connect.
Ever set off on a trip without a plan and just explored whatever caught your eye? Callers share stories and discoveries that left big impressions with our guest Jessica Off, founder of Guess Where Trips.
Clearing encampments is fraught with controversy. But if that's not the answer, what is? Toronto crisis outreach worker Lorraine Lam and Kingston Mayor Bryan Patterson join us to hash out what could work.
Kalmala Harris is set to become the nominee for the Democratic Party at this weeks convention in Chicago. Christian Science Monitor Washington Bureau Chief Linda Feldmann is our guest as we take your calls about you're watching.
We hear from people who've put the pedal to the metal and learn the consequences of their actions. Our guest is owner of Ticket Shield Matt Hazell, a paralegal who represents drivers who've been charged with speeding and stunt driving.
In 2020, Sebastian Junger nearly died from a ruptured aneurysm on what began as a normal day at home with his wife and children. He explores his near-death revelations in his book, In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife. Junger talks with callers about how they processed their own brush with death.
In 2023, Canada set dramatically different guidelines for drinking alcohol. Dr. Tim Naimi, Director of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research who helped develop of the guidelines, explains how to judge your own individual risk factors.
After growing up in a family restaurant, restaurant kids wrestle with whether to take over the family business. It's an emotional decision, full of gratitude and admiration for their parents' hard work. Ontario Today invites two guests onto the program. Jeanette Liu is now the co-owner of Yueh Tung restaurant after taking it over from her parents. Rachel Phan is the author of the forthcoming memoir, "Restaurant Kid."
Thirty six motorcyclists have died on OPP-patrolled roads this year. Steve Reed, President and founder of Biker Down North America, speaks with callers about why motorcycling has got so much more dangerous.
Mary Reid gives us a primer on what to do about wormy, buggy problems. She is a volunteer with the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton and owner of Green Thumb Garden Centre.
What do you do when someone talks on and on? Maybe it's you. Dr. Rod Wilson, the author of Thank You. I'm Sorry. Tell Me More, explains how to move from what looks like self-centeredness to connection.
That fawless, filtered, contoured face has sparked a boom in plastic surgery, fillers and botox in young women. Taking your calls is Jia Tolentino, writer of the New Yorker articleThe Age of Instagram Face: How Social Media, FaceTune and Plastic Surgery created a single, cyborgian look, and author of Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion.
The CBC documentary One Doctor on Shift: Inside Ontario's ERs in Crisis is our starting point for a conversation about the personal cost of hospital under-staffing. Our guest is Ottawa emergency physician Dr. Michael Herman who speaks for the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians. We're also joined by researcher Jim Brophy whose upcoming report “Running on Empty” looks at the emotional distress Ontario’s hospital workers are experiencing as a result understaffing.
Mary Reid gives us the basics on how to keep your soil rich and your plants thriving. She is a volunteer with the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton and owner of Green Thumb Garden Centre.
Mortgage brokers can now offer 30-year amortization periods for homeowners. But are lower interest rates and new rules getting people into a new home? Our guest is mortgage broker Elan Weintraub.
Research shows a woman's threshold for an apology is lower than it is for a man.
Sociologist Maja Jova novic says that's a problem.
Jovanovic is the author of "Hey Ladies. Stop Apologizing.'
What did you lose? Despite the Canadian women's soccer scandal, the team is advancing to the quarter-finals.
But has their reputation been marred? Ontario Today is joined by Charlene Weaving, a professor in the human kinetics department at St. Francis Xavier University, and has researched ethics in sport.
Ontario Today is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, internal medicine physician at St. Michael's Hospital.
Alana Jenkin and her husband were recently denied a request to foster children.
The reason? They say the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa blamed the couple's fertility treatments.
Ontario Today speaks to Alana and Alan Leschied.
Alan is a psychologist, professor emeritus in the faculty of education at Western University and conducted Canada's largest study on foster care.
From hemorrhoids to urinary track infections to acne, the Ontario government has expanded the list of common ailments pharmacists are allowed to write prescriptions for.
And it wants to expand those powers even more.
Our guest is pharmacist Jen Belcher, with the Ontario Pharmacists Association.
From soaking in the spectacle of the opening ceremonies, to watching the best in the world compete, to cheering on the hometown hero....we hear what people want from the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Two consecutive key interest rate cuts from the Bank of Canada brings the rate to 4.5%. This is after several years of the rate being raised up or kept high -- in what the Bank of Canada said was a necessary move to curb inflation. CBC personal finance columnist Rubina Ahmed-Haq joins the show to talk about what effect the last few years have had on people's wallets.
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association recently held a convention where they explored the idea that animals have sentience -- think, feel and maybe even reason the way humans do. Our guest this hour is Dr. Tim Arthur, the president of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
It's been almost six years since recreational cannabis became legal in Canada. What impact has that change had on you? If you smoked or consumed before 2018, are you sticking with the guy you bought from before? Shifted to the cannabis stores? What have been the downsides of pot being legalized? Our guest is Brock University professor Michael Armstrong, who tracks how the cannabis market is doing.
Paul Zammit is a professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.
How is Joe Biden's decision to abandon the race for president, and endorse U.S. vice president Kamala Harris going over with you? Political columnist Paul Waldman joins us for the half-hour.
The cyber security software update that led to airports, banks, transit systems and hospitals around the world with IT problems was top of mind for many people today. What do you think about when something like this happens? The director of the University of Guelph's cyber science lab and the CEO of a Canadian cyber security company join this hour.
At a time when building more housing is a priority, what importance should be put on preserving heritage properties? And does it matter? We hear where people are at when it comes to trying to save heritage sites. Our guest is Patricia Kell with the National Trust for Canada.
There has been wild weather across the province -- intense, record-breaking heat, hail, tornado warnings -- and a season's worth of rain in a single day. From flooded out basements, to waterlogged crops, to cancelled outdoor events.... we hear how this season of extreme weather has had an effect on Ontarians. Our guests are Environment Canada climatologist David Phillips and a climate scientist with the University of Waterloo's climate adaptation centre.
A recent Angus Reid Institute poll shows that nearly 40% of immigrants who have been in Canada for less than ten years are considering moving again. Our callers tell us why. Our guest is Debbie Douglas, Executive Director of the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants.
Christian Science Monitor Washington Bureau Chief Linda Feldmann joins us to pull apart what people are feeling after the shocking event.
Expert gardener Paul Zammit joins the program to take your questions.
Paul is a professor of horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College.
Aside from the pandemic, the youth unemployment rate is at the highest level in a decade.
So how do you increase your odds of getting hired?
Our guests are Timothy Lang, President and CEO of Youth Employment Services and Wincy Li, Associate Director of the Career Co-op and Student Success Centre at Toronto Metropolitan.
The idea is simple: declutter your home now so your family members don't have to after you die.
Ontario Today invites two guests onto the program to talk about the trend.
Christina Myers is the author of the book, 'Halfway Home. Thoughts from Midlife'
and Danielle Robichaud is an archivist at the University of Waterloo who recently helped her mother declutter her home.
Ontario Today is joined by two guests. Myles Durkee is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. Courtney McCluney is an educator and consultant. She teaches courses on racial equity and inclusion at work.
Condominium industry expert Sally Thompson joins Ontario Today to talk about her new book, Condo Questions and Answers and talks with listeners about some of their biggest surprises.
Callers weigh in on the impact of the LCBO strike.
Journalist Sabrina Nanji, founder of the Queen's Park Observer, talks about the timing of the strike.
The province has plans to expand alcohol sales in grocery and convenience stores.
His family, supporters, opponents? Our is Andra Gillespie, Associate Professor of Political Science at Emory University and author of Race and the Obama Administration: Substance, symbols, and hope.
It might explain your sense of family responsibility, your people-pleasing and why you resent your little brothers and sisters. Callers and psychotherapist and registered social worker Kelly Bos explore how this plays out in families and even shapes your ideas about parenting.
First-person stories with Toronto family lawyer Emma Katz on how different your rights are depending on whether you're married or not.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow makes the case to keep it open. But is repairing an old building just throwing good money after bad? Our callers weigh in on a heated debate.
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, on how to decide what to keep and what to remove from your garden.
A recent survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found more than a third of people sleep in another room to accomodate their partner. Joining Ontario Today is Diana Melnick, a Toronto-based registered psychotherapist and certified sex therapist.
Your calls with Ron Delnevo, the head of group in the United Kingdom trying to stop the slide into a cashless society. Also, joining us, Carlos Castiblanco, an économist with the consumer group, Option-Consommateurs, which used a federal grant to create a recent report called: "Will Cash Soon be a thing of the past?" It's recommendations include an urgent call on legislators to protect access to cash before we sleepwalk into a society that leaves out a lot of Canadians.
Dean Darlington and Dylan Stride have been together for nearly 9 years.
They moved to Canada from Uganda where homesexuality is illegal.
Ontario Today also hears from Lotoya Nugent with Rainbow Railroad, an organization that helps others facing discrimination abroad.
The Ontario Health Coalition has been hosting a series of townhalls to find out why so many hospitals are periodically closing their doors. Executive Director Natalie Mehra joins Ontario Today, along with Geraldton District Hospital CEO Darryl Galusha.
Hear fans of Maple Leaf, Canucks, Flames, and Canadiens from across Ontario share they're new embrace of the Edmonton Oilers as they take on the Florida Panthers in game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals. Sports writer, Ian Mendes and a walk on by the mayor of Connor McDavid's hometown join the conversation.
Paul Zammit is a professor of horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College.
In Ontario, Indigenous Tourism represents a third of Canada's share.
Ontario Today is joined by Kevin Eshkawkogan, the President and CEO of Indigenous Tourism Ontario
Should landlords be required to ensure their rental units don't exceed 26 C?
The city of Hamilton is currently working on a maximum heat bylaw.
Advocates are pushing Toronto to do the same.
Ontario Today is joined by Hamilton city councillor Cameron Kroetsch and Jacqueline Wilson, a lawyer with the Canadian Environmental Law Association.
Volunteers, candidates, and elected officials call in. Ontario Today invites long time NDP MP Charlie Angus to talk about his decision to pull the plug on his 20-year political career.
Toronto's historic St. Anne's Anglican Church was gutted by fire this month.
Rev. Don Beyers reflects on the loss and hears from listeners, who share their own stories of surviving a fire.
We also check in with Liz Riggins, an Ottawa woman who lost her home to a fire in 2022.
As summer approaches, Ontario Today listeners ask Dr. Fayne Frey their burning sunscreen questions.
Dr. Frey is a dermatologist in Nyack, New York.
There are any reasons why someone may not have gotten to know their birth father. So when child and dad meet for the first time, it can come with many mixed emotions, expectations and hopes. How do people navigate that? How do these meetings go? And what happens after? Psychotherapist Marcus Kupila joined us to hear listeners' stories.
From covering city hall to neighbourhood issues, local news outlets give information that has the most direct impact on its audiences or readership. But for years, local news has been declining. What's been the effect on your community? We're joined by April Lindgren, a journalism professor at Toronto Metropolitian University who's spent many years tracking the state of local news.
A new study shows there has been a rise in hospital visits due to cannabis poisoning since legalization, although when taken properly, can offer health benefits. Our guest is Dr. Hance Clarke - Pain specialist and president of the Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabiniods. We also hear about recent research about the number of Canadians using recreational cannabis to self-medicate from Lynda Balneave at the University of Manitoba.
In the wake of an infant death in Kingston, hear stories from families, C-A-S and social workers, and others caught in a system that "feels broken." Our guest, Irwin Elman, Ontario's former youth and child advocate, says it's time for a system overhaul.
Paul Zammit, professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College answers your questions and answers the question to mulch or not to mulch?
Dr. Fahad Razak joins Ontario Today and takes your calls. Razak is an internal Medicine Physician at St. Michael's Hospital. He's also the former scientific director of Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table
Last month, more than 150 young people gathered in Ottawa to talk about the possibility. Is it the right move? Ontario today is joined by Vote16 Canada co-founder, Aleksi Toivianen and Jaden Braves, 15, who is the founder of Young Politicians of Canada.
As Canada marks the 80th anniversary of Allied soldiers landing on Juno Beach, and the campaign to retake northwest Europe from the Nazis, we ask listeners to share their families' D-Day stories. War historian Mike Bechthold joins the program, as does CBC Host Nahlah Ayed from Normany, France.
In an age when too many Canadians say they can't find a family doctor, former federal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott argues access to a physician should be based on postal code... just like access to education for school children. She lays out her take on this, and listens to callers share their stories of trying to find a family doctor today.
The Competition Bureau is studying domestic air travel in Canada and wants to hear from you. Joining the conversation is Jeff Preston, associate professor of Disability Studies at the University of King's College. Jeff also has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair.
Premier Doug Ford's push to get beer and wine into convenience stores ahead of schedule will cost tax payers at least $225 million to break the contract with the Beer Store..
CBC's Queen's Park reporter Mike Crawley has found the cost could actually add up to hundreds of millions more.
Joining us today on Ontario Today is Brian Salt, the founder and CEO of Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre.
Earlier this week history was made in the Ontario Legislature when NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa delivered the first speech in Anishininiimowin during Question Period at Queen's Park. Ontario Today invites Sol Mamakwa onto the program to reflect on that experience and why language matters.
Ontario Today is joined by two guests: Stacey Smith? is a mathematics professor at the University of Ottawa in the faculty of science. She's a polyamorous trans woman and runs a polyamory meet up in Ottawa; We're also joined by Samantha Manewitz. Samantha is a Toronto-based registered social worker and sex therapist. And specializes in sexual diversity and LGBTQ issues.
The Liberals have been trailing in the polls for months now with the Conservatives holding on to a double-digit lead. Ontario Today invites longtime political journalist and author, Stephen Maher onto the program. Maher's latest book, 'The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau' is out this week.
Three people in their early 20s died this month north of Kingston after a speed boat collided with a fishing boat. Ontario Today invites Craig Hamilton onto the program. Craig is the owner of BoaterSkills.ca, which operates boating courses and certification programs.
Mary is the owner of the Green Thumb Garden Centre and a master gardener. She answers all of your gardening questions.
Fashion expert, Lisa Kisber joins Ontario Today to talk about the latest trends, the growing expenses and buying things on the cheap.
As Canada Post faces "unsustainable" financial losses, it wants Ottawa to rethink it's mandate, allowing it to cut back on the number of days it is required to drop letters in the box. Ontario Today is joined by Marvin Ryder, a marketing professor from McMaster University.
Ontario Today is joined by Lung Health Foundation president and CEO, Jessica Buckley and Emily Samuel with the Near North District School Board. As part of a pilot project, the board has installed vape detectors in one of its schools.
A reddit group with 80,000 members has called for a national boycott of Loblaw stores in May. For his thoughts, Ontario Today invites Michael Mulvey onto the program. Mulvey is an associate professor of Marketing at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa. The program also hears from Ottawa's Donovan Burey who compiles the grocery store deals and shares them on Reddit.
Ontario Today speak with Andre Yeu, a Toronto-based dog trainer and is founder of When Hounds Fly; And Toronto city councilor, Paula Fletcher, who's been pushing for a review of how the city handles dog attacks.
Your stories about close encounters and experiences with Alice Munro and her work. Ontario Today invites Canadian author, Heather O'Neill onto the program to share her thoughts. By chance, O'Neill reread Munro's complete collection a month ago. Retired Queen's University English professor, Tracy Ware, also joins the show to weigh in.
Interest in meatless burgers is waning and just this month, Florida banned lab-grown meat. Ontario Today invites food and climate freelance journalist, Joe Fassler, onto the program for his take. The program also hears from agricultural economist Ellen Goddard. She’s a professor emeritus at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.
The union representing federal public servants plans to grieve an order from the federal government for employees to return to the workplace three days a week. Our guest is Malini Vijaykumar, a labour lawyer with Nelligan O'Brien Payne.
Ontario Today invites two guests to the program: Palestinian-Canadian and Canadian-Arab Institute foundin president Raja Khouri; and Jeffrey Wilkinson, an American Jewish eductor. The pair recently co-authored the book, The Wall Between: What Jews and Palestinians don’t want to know about each other.
Dr. Christopher Kerr is the chief executive officer and chief medical officer at the Centre for Hospice and Palliative Care in Buffalo. For 14 years, Kerr and his team of researchers have been studying end-of-life dreams and visions.
Dr. Fahad Razak joins Ontario Today and takes your calls. Razak is an internal Medicine Physician at St. Michael's Hospital. He's also the former scientific director of Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table.
Ontario Today checks in with McGill University grad, Sequoia Kim, who volunteers with CKUT, the school's campus radio station. The program also invites James Turk onto the program. Turk is the director at the Centre for Free Expression at Toronto Metropolitan University.
It started this month for seniors over 70, but so far, only 16 per cent of oral-healthcare providers have signed up to participate. Ontario Dental Association president Dr. Brock Nicolucci joins Ontario Today to weigh in.
Albert Koehl is the coordinator of the Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition. The group is calling on all levels of government to better regulate big trucks and SUVs.
This week, Speaker Greg Fergus kicked Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre out of question period after a nasty exchange with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Ontario Today is joined by two guests: Alex Marland is a professor of politics at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Angus Reid Institute president Shachi Kurl.
Ontario Today invites Dr. Michael Mak onto the show to weigh in. Dr. Mak is a sleep medicine specialist and a staff psychiatrist with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
Ontario Today invites former police officer, Kelly Donovan to the program. Donovan is an outspoken critics of how police services handle internal investigations. She's also a surivor of domestic abuse. We also hear from research, Kim French, an assistant professor of psychology at Colorado State University, who has been studying domestic violence among officers.
The Insurance Bureau of Canada (ICBC) says inadequate training is making Canada's roads less safe. Ontario Today invites former long hauler and recent driving instructor Jacques Picotte onto the program to weigh in.
Canada is currently hosting the second-to-last negotiation on the road to a binding agreement on plastic pollution. To talk more about it plastic, Ontario Today invites Cal Lakhan onto the show. He's a York University research scientist who has been sudying waste diversion and recycling.
Ontario Today is joined by Mary Gellner of Ottawa whose aunt received medical assistance dying last year; and Dr. Viren Naik, a MAID assessor and provicer.
This month, a Toronto Superior Court judge blasted the federal government for taking too long to fill judicial vacancies. She blamed the judicial shortage for a human trafficking trial being dragged out so long that the case had to be thrown out of court. We ask listeners if they've experienced delays to the justice system themselves. Ontario Today invites Ottawa lawyer Nicholas Pope and Osgoode Hall Law School associate professor Palma Paciocco to join the conversation.
Ltn General Andrew Leslie is former Commander and Chief of Staff of the Canadian Army. He served as deputy commander of NATO troops in Afghanistan early in the mission.
Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.com. He explains why gasoline prices have gone up dramatically at the pump -- and the reasons are not so cut and dry.
Paul Zammit is a professor of horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College. On this Earth Day, he shares what he thinks gardeners can be doing for the planet, and also takes your questions about plants both indoors and out in the yard.
Ontario Today invites journalist Nickie Shobeiry onto the show to talk about her new documentary, 'Good Nose. It's a love letter to the Perisan nose.
The federal government plans to increase the capital gains tax for people, but only on those whose capital gains exceed $250,000. For their thoughts, Ontario Today invites Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives senior economist David Macdonald and Sahir Khan, executive vice president of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy.
The More Beds Better Care Act was designed to move patients into long term care more quickly, but is it causing families stress?
Ontario Today is joined by Jane Meadus, staff lawyer at the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly.
On the heels of a federal government housing announcement, you share your stories and perspectives on renting in Ontario. With Carolyn Whitzman, adjunct professor and housing researcher at the University of Ottawa, and Dania Majid, lawyer with the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario.
Ontario Today hears from listeners and checks in with Jason St. Pierre, the CEO of the Eastern Ontario Regional Network. The group has been closing cell phone gaps across the region.
Wrinkle Radio podcast host, Sally Chivers joins the conversation on Ontario Today. Chivers is a professor at Trent University's Centre for Aging and Society.
The Women's College Hospital says more than a third of older Canadians report to feeling lonely. Scientist Rachel Savage, with the hospital's Women's Age Lab, says Canada needs a national loneliness strategy. Ontario Today also checks in with Jen Recknagel, director of the NORC Innovation Centre at University Health Network.
Ontario Today checks in with London mom, Sarah Farrants and Ontario Autism Coalition president Alina Cameron.
The Toronto District School Board is one of four Ontario boards to sue the social media giants behind Meta, Snapchat and TikTok. Ontario Today checks in with board chair Rachel Chernos Lin and Western University researcher Emma Duerden, who has been studying the effects of social media on kids for years.
Ontario Today invites astrophycisist Parshati Patel and planetary scientist Bhairavi Shankar onto the program to talk about the science behind the eclipse.
Ontario Today sits down with Jeremie Saunders, the host of the podcast Sickboy, to talk about his life with cycstic fibrosis and how a new medication is changing his life.
According to new research, trusting your children encourages them to tell the truth. Ontario Today breaks down the study with researcher Kang Lee. Lee is a professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto
Federal conservative leader, Pierre Polievre if elected, he'll cut the carbon tax. But how are voters interpreting that message? Ontario Today talks to pollster David Coletto, founder, chair and CEO of Abacus Data; and conservative strategist Shakir Chambers.
Ontario Today invites Workers Action Centre executive director Deena Ladd to weigh in on the latest hike.
The World Happiness Report came out earlier this month and Canada is slipping in the rankings. How connected is our happiness to our wealth? Ontario Today checks in with happiness researcher Chris Barrington-Leigh. He's an associate professor at McGill University.
In this week's budget, the Ontario government pledged to spend mllions more on primary care. For reaction, Ontario Today speaks to family physician and research scientist Dr. Tara Kiran, Kingston family doctor, Dr. David Barber is the chair of the Section on General and Family Practice of the Ontario Medical Association
Repeated studies indicate that many workers, particuarly young Canadians, are not thriving at work.Ontario Today speaks with Ilona Dougherty, the managing director of the Youth and Innovation Project at the University of Waterloo; and Genevieve Bonin, managing director and partner at the Boston Consulting Group.
Advocates are hopeful the province will boost the rates for both Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program in this week's provincial budget.Chief Executive Officer at United Way Elgin Middlesex, Kelly Ziegner, has been lobbying to have the rates doubled.
Paul takes on your queries about irises, orchids and hydrageas, and offers advice on pesky garden pests as well.
At a time when Canada's fertility rate has dropped to its lowest point in more than a century, new research shows it's actually men who want children the most. Ontario Today talks to University of British Columbia assistant professor Marina Adshade, who specializes in economics and gender.
Ontario Today checks in with Jake deMarsh who describes his experience after being released. Brock University critical criminology assistant professor Samantha Mcaleese also joins the conversation.
Ontario Today talks to two guests: she's the Canada Research Chair in Economic Inclusion of Canada's Immigrants at Toronto Metropolitan University; and Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey is an assistant professor in the department of History and Classical Studies at McGill University. He's also the author of the book, Cross-Border Cosmopolitans.
Ontario Today invites author Dr. Jen Gunter to take your calls. Gunter's new book, 'Blood: the science, medicine and mythology of mentruation,' goes beyond function to tackle the questions, science, misinformation and societal shame that surrounds women's monthly cycles.
It was the warmest winter on record for parts of Ontario this year. With spring around the corner, you tell us what you missed out on this season. With Anabela Bonada, the director of climate science at the University of Waterloo's Intact Centre on Climate Adaption.
Gardening expert Paul Zammit is back taking all your calls. Zammit is a professor of horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College.
Brian Klass is a social scientist and author of a new book, Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters. He argues small, chance events are always diverting our lives and playing a role into why things happen the way they do.
We hear from one school district in California that instituted an all-out ban, to positive effect.
Our guests are; Emily Arrowsmith is the director of research and program at the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum and Rok Gueye is a carpenter in Toronto.
As the six month anniversary of Hamas attacking Israel approaches, we're asking listeners: Who do you know who's living in this region -- and how are they doing today?
Equifax Canada says the mortgage delinquency rate in Ontario was up 135 per cent in the fourth quarter compared with a year earlier. Kitchener-based licensed insolvency trustee, Doug Hoyes joins Ontario Today with more.
Weatherwise, it's been a roller coaster of a ride into spring. So what is an eager gardener to do? Expert gardener Paul Zammit talks about when is the right time to start cleaning up the garden, and to take your questions.
Hear from the woman who started the petition and a psychologist who makes the case for ditching the switch.
To start, the plan will only cover drugs related to diabetes and contraception. Ontario Today is joined by Dr. Eric Hoskins, a former Ontario health minister and chair the advisory council on the implementation of national pharmacare
Ontario Today is joined by grown siblings, Mehnaz Tabassum and Adib Rahman who moved in together ten years ago; and family expert Nora Spinks with Work-Life Harmony Enterprises
On this Super Tuesday, two Republicans joined us to take your calls. Georganne Burke is with Republicans Overseas Canada, and a long-time Trump supporter. Chip Felkel is a Republican strategist based in South Carolina, and critical of Donald Trump as the Republican presidential candidate.
Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh is a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Montreal's Sainte-Justine Hospital and walks listeners through the facts about measles and the vaccine.
Expert gardener Paul Zammit is back to take your questions. From when to trim cedars... to how to handle an asparagus patch... to what someone starting out with gardening should know before the growing season begins.
Ontario Today brings together two guests: David McLaughlin, chief of staff to Brian Mulroney in 1993, and McMaster University political science professor, Don Abelson, who recently worked with Mulroney for five year at the Brian Mulroney Insitute of Government at St. Francis Xavier University.
Dr. Angela Cheung heads up a network of scientists and health practitioners studying long covid. She's also a senior physician-scientist at University Health Network in Toronto
Dr. Ishrat Husain, psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health or CAM-H in Toronto and lawyer Paul Lewin specializes in matters related to cannabis and psychadlics.
Ontario Today invites Matthew Johson, Director of Education at MediaSmarts and Senator Julie Miville-Dechen whose private member's bill would require porn websites to verify users' ages before they can enter.
Paul is a professor of horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College. Today, he takes your questions on everything from pruning peach trees to rosemary plants, and gives advice on best practices when outside temperatures are fluctuating.
As we barrel towards this year's RRSP deadline, you ask for advice -- and give some too -- on RRSPs. With Ottawa financial advisor Kimberley Tran.
You give us your take on weight-loss medication Ozempic and its effect on the body positivity movement.
With social media influencer and podcaster, Kenzie Smith and obesity specialist Dr. Sean Wharton with the Wharton Medical Clinic.
You share your experiences about how you made the decision to reveal a diagnosis, with psychiatrist Gary Rodin. Dr. Rodin is with the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto and has worked with patients at many different stages of their illnesses.
You tell us about the ups and downs of remote and hybrid work, with Farzam Sepanta, PhD candidate in the faculty of engineering and Design at Carleton University, who's been researching something called 'home fever.'
You share your experiences as drivers for rideshare apps, with JJ Fueser with The Ride Fair Coalition. And James Parrott, the director of economic and fiscal policies at the Center for New York City Affairs at The New School, who co-authored the analysis that led to New York City’s minimum pay standard for app-dispatched drivers.
A new biopic about Bob Marley is putting the reggae star back in the spotlight. Why is Bob Marley still important to you today? We're joined by two guests -- his grand daughter and the founder of Bob Marley Day in Toronto -- to talk about the messages behind Bob Marley's music.
Ontario Today talks to breast cancer survivor, Donna Sheehan, who is the founder of the Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund;and Stephen Piazza, director of advocacy at the Canadian Cancer Society.
Ontario Today welcomes Amy Muise onto the program with some tips on making the most of Valentine's Day. Muise is an associate professor at York University and the director of the Sexual Health and Relationships Lab.
The Ontario government promises by the fall of 2025, the contributions of Black Canadians will be embedded into the curriculum for students in grade seven, eight and 10 history classes -- a change many teachers and community groups have been advocating for.
So where does that leave the Canadian media landscape? Ontario Today invites Canadian Association of Journalists president, Brent Jolly, to weigh in.
Is it a combination made in Heaven or should it be kicked to the curb? And when has messing with a recipe from your home country worked, or not? Ontario Today hears from CBC Italy correspondent Megan Williams and Toronto chef Giacomo Pasquini.
Ontario Today invites journalist and author Rachel Giese to weight in. Giese is the author of 'Boys: What it means to become a man.'
Ontario Today checks in with Andrew Longhurst, PhD Candidate at the Department of Geography, Simon Fraser University. Dr. David Urbach, head of department of surgery at Women's College Hospital, also joins the conversation.
It's been two years since the trucker convoy first rolled into Ottawa. CBC Reporter David Fraser has built an entire beat around the convoy and continues to report on the people behind the movement. Fraser joins Ontario Today with his thoughts.
Auto theft has grown exponentially across the country. So how can car owners protect themselves? President and CEO of the Canadian Finance and Leasing Association, Michael Rothe joins Ontario Today.
Gardening expert, Paul Zammit, is back to answer your questions. Paul is a professor of horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College.
You share your thoughts on why just "hanging out" is happening less, and what we're missing when we don't make those in-person connections. With Dr. Sheila Liming, a professor of professional writing at Champlain College in Vermont, and author of Hanging Out: The Radical Power of Killing Time
What's behind the staffing shortage at Ontario schools? Ontario Today talks with Ontario Principals' Council president Ralph Nigro and Elementary Teachers of Toronto president Helen Victoros.
Finding care for a loved one who has dementia can be difficult. Ontario Today checks in with geriatrician Dr. Alexandrea Peel and Kyle Fitzgerald with Alzheimer Society of Ontario to find out more.
Researchers say a child benefits from risky play.To find out more, Ontario Today invites two guest onto the program: Dr. Suzanne Beno, paediatric emergency medicing physician at Sick Kids, and Rachel Ramsden, the research coordinator at the Play Outside Lab at the University of British Columbia
Paul Zammit, professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, takes your questions.
Heart-wrenching stories in a system that struggles to improve. Our guests are palliative care physician Dr. Amit Arya and Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Geriatrics at Sinai Health and the University Health Network.
Paul Zammit, professor of horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College, answers your gardening questions plus offers some advice for anyone dealing with the invasive jumping worm that can quickly degrade soil quality.
Conservatives from across Canada gathered in Quebec City this weekend for 2023 Conservative Party Convention. Attendees passed several policy resolutions that touched on controversial issues including restricting access to gender-affirming care for minors, preserving women-only spaces and the right to refuse a vaccine, among other issues. We speak with conservative strategist Shakir Chambers and we hear from listeners whether culture war issues helps or hurt the party.
We talk about phubbing -- when you snub someone you are spending time with in order to look at your phone. There's growing research to suggest that it affects relationships in a myriad of ways. We hear how phones are affecting your intimate relationships and what you're doing about it. We also hear from Marcus Kupila, a registered psychotherapist in Toronto and Whitby, as well as researcher Ryan Dwyer.
We get reaction to recent comments made by Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce that schools should inform parents when children go by different pronouns or names at school. We hear from a trans male Grade 12 student, Tristan Coolman, president of P-Flag York Region, who wrote an open letter to Minsiter Lecce on the subject, and Erika Lougheed, chair Near North District School Board.
We talk about how artificial intelligence is changing academic institutions from the inside out with Allyson Miller, director of the Academic Integrity Office at Toronto Metropolitan University, Susan McCahan, vice-provost of innovations in undergraduate education at the University of Toronto and Victoria Ruben, director of the Language and Information Technology Research Lab at Western University.
We hear from Sabrina Nanji, reporter and founder with the Queen's Park Observer and David Coletto, CEO of the polling firm Abacus Data, about the significance of housing minister Steve Clark's abrupt resignation on Monday and Premier Doug Fords announcement on Tuesday he wants to re-evaluate all Greenbelt lands as part of sweeping review.
We hear from students from across Ontario heading back to classes next week about what they want to get out of the next year at school.
Advocates say universal, evidence-based reading tests are key to addressing literacy deficits but a plan to bring in the tests is on hold for Ontario. We hear from Una Malcolm, president of International Dyslexia Association Ontario about the need for the tests and hear from a school board that has brought in universal testing in recent years and already seen some success.
With tenant strikes underway in Toronto and one planned for Montreal, we're asking listeners whether they think more renters should join the effort. We hear from Ricardo Tranjan, a political economist with The Centre for Policy Alternatives and author of "The Tenant Class" on why he thinks tenants should organize and form unions to lobby for stronger protections for renters and we hear from John Dickie, chair of the Eastern Ontario Landlord Organization and lawyer, for a sense of how landlords feel about rent strikes.
As hospitals across Ontario face budget shortfalls and worker shortages, we hear from patients, caregivers and workers about what it's like on the front lines. Our guest for the hour is Dr. Mike Howlett, president of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, and we also hear from Michael Hurley, president of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions and Ontario's Financial Accountability Officer Jeffrey Novak.
Premier Doug Ford's decision to open up Greenbelt land for housing continues to have repercussions for the government. Last week, the Ontario Provincial Police referred the matter to the RCMP and Ontario housing minister's chief of staff resigned. Our guest for the hour is Rob Benzie, the Queen's Park bureau chief for the Toronto Star.
Paul Zammit, professor of horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College, tells us about plants that are perfect to buy in late August and takes your gardening calls.
Experimental psychologist Adam Mastroanni doesn't agree with “good old days” nostalgia. He says people are no worse today than they were in the past. He proves that in his new paper called: "The Illusion of Moral Decline." We hear from him, plus Shachi Kurl of Angus Reid, and listeners' stories of kindness to strangers.
Sheri Segal Glick has struggled with anorexia for decades. Her new book, The Skinny, outlines her efforts toward full recovery in mid-life. Dr. Blake Woodside has spent decades treating and researching those experiencing disordered eating. He provides insight into the limited treatments available in Ontario. And we’re asking you: What works for adults recovering from anorexia and disordered eating? The National Eating Disorder Information Centre has a toll-free helpline: 1-866-NEDIC-20 and Live Chat: www.nedic.ca
Rabia Khedr, head of Disability Without Poverty, wants to see the Canada Disability Benefit Act be implemented well before an impending election. She takes your calls on what the long wait means for eligible recipients. We also hear from Jeffrey Salisbury, who has launched a petition calling on the federal government for interim emergency support.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has blocked Canadians from viewing news from Canadian outlets in response to the Liberal government passing its Online News Act. Ivor Shapiro, Senior Fellow and the Press Freedom Scholar in Residence for the Centre for Free Expression, hears your thoughts on what difference this makes to you. We also speak to Maria Saras-Voutsinas, Executive Director of the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada, about what the move means for their members.
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College talks about growing fruits and vegetables and mixing edible with flowering plants to ensure better pollination.
We hear your stories using e-bikes to get around and speak with Michael Pasquali, spokesperson with the Canadian Electric Bike Association, about what's driving up demand. You also called in to tell us about infrastructure and insurance issues require solutions.
We jump into the situation unfolding close to Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories and Kelowna, British Columbia as wildfires creep closer to those communities. We speak with CBC's Sarah Leavitt in Yellowknife, Loren McGinnis host of the CBC's Calgary Eyeopener and former Yellowknife resident, and we hear from Guy Lapage, a volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross, and Kevin Wallington, an evacuee from Hay River, Northwest Territories. We also hear your calls from across Ontario.
We hear from listeners, including teachers, for their thoughts on returning to school this September with potential job action on the horizon and we hear from Karen Littlewood, president of Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, for her take on why negotiations with the province have stalled.
We hear your stories about caring for a loved one with dementia and speak with clinical psychologist Dasha Kiper, author of the new book: Travelers to Unimaginable Lands: Stories of Dementia, the Caregiver and the Human Brain.
We hear your tales of adapting to more intense rain and speak with Paul Kovacs, the executive director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction at the University of Western Ontario. We also hear from the former mayor of Stratford, Dan Mathieson, about how that city adapted to heavier rain after an unprecedented flood in 2002.
We hear from long-time Toronto Master Gardener volunteer Tena van Andel about her project to re-wild a rural property near Parry Sound, Ont. and she answers your gardening questions.
It's been 20 years since more than 50 million people found themselves without power during what's known now as the great North America blackout. We hear your stories from this historic power failure and get insights on what's changed from independent energy analyst, Tom Adams.
We hear your stories trying to snag tickets to one of Taylor Swift's six shows in Toronto and hear from Megan LaPierre, associate online editor with Exclaim! Magazine, and Pascal Courty, an economist with the University of Victoria, about how Swift is changing the market for ticket sales
We hear from listeners about how a scathing new report into Premier Doug Ford's controversial Greenbelt landswap. We also hear from the author of the report, Ontario's Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk, and Fatima Syed, a reporter with The Narwhal which helped shed light on ties between Greenbelt developers and the Ontario PCs.
We hear from listeners about their hopes and concerns around artificial intelligence in the workplace and hear from two economists about how the technology could reshape the future of work and our economy: University of Waterloo's Joel Blit and Unifor's Kaylie Tiessen.
We hear from fill-in gardening expert Rodger Tschanz, manager of the University of Guelph's trial garden, about his work at the university and get to your gardening questions.
It's been nearly a week that Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau announced their separation on social media, we hear from listeners and Zain Velji, host of the Strategists podcast, about whether divorce still affects a politician's image in Canada.
We hear from men about how they are making and holding onto friends into adulthood and we speak with Max Dickins, author of Billy No-Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem as well as the lead for Men's Sheds Ontario, John Peters, about his efforts to create spaces for men to get together.
We hear your road trip stories driving in electric vehicles and speak with two board members from the Electric Vehicle Society, Tim Burrows, a Tesla driver, and Stephen Bieda, a Kia driver, about how infrastructure needs to improve to make long-distance driving better in electric vehicles.
In 2021 Canada declared Aug. 1 Emancipation Day -- a moment to celebrate freedom and reflect on Canada's history of slavery before abolition in 1834. We hear from Black Ontarians about what this day means for them in 2023 and hear from historian and author Rosemary Sadlier who helped initiate the process to recognize Emancipation Day across the country. We also hear from Ngozi Paul an award-winning director about her new film on CBC Gem, FreeUp! Emancipation Day 2023.
We hear your stories about summer plans canceled or postponed because of extreme weather and we hear from Dr. Samantha Green of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment as well as best-selling author Tom Rachman about his recent vacation to Greece that opened his eyes to the realities of climate change.
Paul Zammit, a professor of horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College, talks about how to get plants ready for a week or two of neglect if you are planning to head out of town for a vacation and he takes your gardening calls.
We take your calls on the state of public transit where you live and speak with the Toronto Star's transportation reporter, Lex Harvey.
We take your calls about Barbie: your memories playing with the doll and whether she is a feminist icon or not. Our guest for the hour is Alison Halsall, a humanities associate professor at York University and coordinator with the school's Children, Childhood and Youth studies program.
We hear stories from across Ontario about downtowns struggling with complex issues around homelessness, addictions and mental health concerns. Kay Matthews, executive director of the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association, says often it's falling on businesses to address these issues and that's slowing down post-pandemic recovery and we hear from Guelph's Mayor Cam Guthrie about a local levy he proposed earlier this year to raise funds to pay for more social supports.
We explore the stigma and the awkwardness around class and class conflict with author and Toronto Star books editor Deborah Dundas. She's the author of the new book On Class.
After Toronto declared gender-based intimate partner violence an epidemic, joining more than two dozen other Ontario municipalities, we hear from callers about how the system needs to change to better protect families and we hear from Deepa Mattoo, executive director of the Barbara Schlifer Commemorative Clinic in Toronto and Marlene Ham, executive director of the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses, for their perspectives.
Paul Zammit, professor of horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College, shares his tips on ensuring your garden's bounty doesn't go to waste and he takes your calls, from yellowing aloe plants to fairy rings.
As Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow join forces to lobby the federal government for faster work permits for asylum seekers we hear from Surranna Sandy, chief executive officer of Skills For Change, about what clients at the Toronto-based immigration and refugee agency face waiting for their work papers.
With the rising cost of fees, equipment and travel many youth sports are feeling out of reach, even for middle income families in Ontario. We hear from head coach Donna Williams with the Peel Panthers women's tackle football program and Sara Restani, a program manager with Kidsport Ontario, to find out more about supports that exist for families struggling to pay. We also hear your stories about whether it's time to cry foul over the cost of sports.
WARNING: this show discusses child sexual abuse. Julie Ireton, host of the CBC podcast The Banned Teacher and Anne-Marie Robinson, an abuse survivor and co-founder of Stop Educator Child Exploitation, join host Amanda Pfeffer to discuss holes in Ontario's education system that leave children and teens potentially vulnerable to abuse and we take your calls about this issue.
For weeks, Toronto-run shelters turned refugees away, leaving many stranded on the streets. We hear from a reverend who's been helping house asylum seekers, Eddie Jjumba, and Toronto immigration consultant Helton Achaye.
We hear from Noah Freedman, a fire fighter working to battle blazes in Ontario's north this summer, and from JP Hornick, president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, about concerns the union has about dangers fire rangers face in the field and their pay.
CBC senior business reporter Pete Evans tells us about the car market and why it's never been more expensive to buy one and we speak with Greg Layson, a digital editor with Automotive News Canada, about when prices might start to come down.
Tim Lang, president and chief executive officer with Youth Employment Services (YES), about the job market for young people this summer and Toronto-based comedian Hisham Kelati about a job he thought was the best at 13 years old, but now looks back on it as the absolute worst job he's ever had.
We speak with Charles Dowdall, the housing director for Prince Edward County and Brian Marks, the chief administrative officer with the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board about what they're doing to increase the supply of affordable housing in their communities.
As talks between the Toronto Star owners and Post Media break down, we speak with two reporters about where this leaves the media industry. Josh Kolm is an editor and writer with Media in Canada and Tara Deschamps is a business reporter and editor who covers the tech industry for The Canadian Press.
Paul Zammit, professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, offers up strategies for keeping plants hydrated during the hot summer months without wasting water. He also takes your calls and questions about all things gardening.
Jacqueline Wilson, a lawyer with the Canadian Environmental Law Association, who says Ontario renters should be protected by maximum temperature bylaws that would require landlords to provide air conditioning if thermostats hit 26 C.
We speak with Jesse Stewart an Ottawa a music professor, artist, musician and storyteller. He is debuting a new piece on stage in Ottawa called Chance Encounters, about moments with strangers that changed his life.
Our guest for the hour is Jean Twenge, American psychologist and author of the new book Generations that explores how technology shapes each generation for better or worse.
We hear from lawyer and retired colonel Michel Drapeau and retired lieutenant general Andrew Leslie about the problems plaguing the Canadian Armed Forces when it comes to recruiting new members.
Tetiana Piatkovska is a Ukrainian refugee who nominated her host family for a Welcoming Ottawa Award recognizing how important their help was. She is joined by Janet Madume with the Welland Heritage Council and Multicultual Centre which is a settlement organization that helps newcomers find work.
A committee in Toronto is considering a pilot project to look at legal drinking in 20 city parks. This isn't the first time Toronto has tried to legalize alcohol in parks -- we'll hear from Toronto Centre Coun. Chris Moise about how support for the idea has shifted and why he argues adults should be able to (openly) crack open a cold one in a city park.
Guest gardening expert Mary Reid talks about why it's important to be on the lookout for a small, green-tinged beetle that could be lurking in your trees and shrubs. She also takes gardening questions from listeners.
Our guests for the hour are two Grade 12 students who just graduated, Waterloo Region District School Board student trustee Kenzy Soror and Etobicoke's Ava Esposito. We take calls from listeners under 20 who reflect on how school went this past year.
We hear from Mark Robinson, a meterologist with the Weather Network, as well as two experts in the field of air quality, Jeff Brook, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health, and Dr. Chung-Wai Chow, the University of Toronto's Division Director of Respirology.
Mayor-elect Olivia Chow talks with callers about her historic win as Toronto's first Chinese-Canadian mayor. Plus analysis with StrategyCorp's Sabine Matheson, an advisor to Ontario’s Large Urban Mayors Caucus on provincial relations, on relations between Chow and Premier Doug Ford.
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College takes your gardening questions, including how to deal with oak wilt, a new invasive disease detected in Ontario.
In the wake of anti-LGBTQ protests around schools and anti-trans legislation spreading in the United States, we hear how Pride celebrations in Ontario feel different this year from the chair of Thunder Pride, Scotia Kauppi.
We hear from Janis Kahentóktha Monture and Stephanie Danyluk of the Canadian Museum Association on the topic of returning Indigenous belongings to their respective communities.
We hear from CBC reporter Ryan Cooke for the latest on the search for the submersible and Craig Sopin, a Titanic historian and friend of one of the five passengers on board the Titan. Randy Boswell, an associate professor of journalism at Carleton University, joins later in the show to talk about ethics when it comes to news coverage of this story.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer there is. And it's on the rise. But doctors are increasingly disturbed by how often it’s missed. We hear what dermatologists are doing about that with Dr. Mark Kirchhof, Head of Dermatology at the Ottawa Hospital and Toronto dermatologist Dr. Julia Carroll, Project Lead with Melanoma Canada's Mole Mobile screening unit.
Moving this notorious killer from a maximum to medium securitry prison unleashed outrage and calls for the Public Safety Minister's resignation. CBC Senior Parliamentary Bureau reporter Ashley Burke walks us through who knew what and when. Our guest is criminal lawyer Shane Martínez, an adjunct professor of prison law at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University.
As voters in Toronto and Oxford head to the polls in by elections, we gauge whether people are more invested in the outcome, with Melissa Wong, Director of Engagement and Strategic Initiatves at Social Planning Toronto.
Timely advice on pollinators, pests, garlic and more with Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.
In Ontario most fathers don't take time off work when their babies are born while in Quebec 80 percent do. The critical difference is Quebec's pat leave is far more generous. But no one disputes that time is critical for everyone involved. Our guests are Drew Soleyn, Director of Dad Central Ontario and Prof. Andrea Doucet, Canada Research Chair in Gender Work and Care at Brock University.
Facebook groups like Are We Dating the Same Guy offer a platform to warn others about your ex's bad or even criminal behaviour. We explore the pros and cons with Ottawa podcaster Erin Gee, host of Alt-Text as well as internet and privacy lawyer David Fraser.
We hear from lawyer Davin Charney who built his practice around seeking justice for people who face wrongful charges. We also hear from one of his clients, Nathan Salandy.
We hear from Grade 12 student Patrick Mikkelsen who organized a school walkout to protest the York Catholic District School Board's decision not to fly the Pride flag and Erin Van Moorsel, a Catholic elementary school teacher who sits on the diversity advisory board for the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association.
Taking plants outdoors can lead to battling bugs. Paul Zammit with Niagara College also warns some plants will lose their leaves when they come back indoors. So it's tricky.
What's bad news for some, is good news for others. Mortgage broker Elan Weintraub helps callers sort out next steps.
Seeing the sky clouded with smoke is disturbing for adults and kids alike. But emergency physician Courtney Howard with the Global Climate and Health Alliance says responding proactively as a family goes a long way toward making your child feel safe.
Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk and Environment Commissioner Tyler Schulz discuss their latest report on the state of the environment in Ontario. Callers are frustrated with the lack of information on shrinking farmland, greenhouse gases, water quality and more.
Heartbreaking first-person stories from family members and physicians describe what's not saving lives. Our guests are Michael Parkinson with the Drug Strategy Network of Ontario and Dr. Andrea Sereda with the Intercommunity Health Centre in London, Ontario.
A patchwork of solutions could keep the doors open this summer. But doctors, administrators and callers say the situation is not sustainable. Our guests are Tim Vine with the North Shore Health Network; Dr. Mike Howlett, President of the Canadian Association of Emergency Phyisicians and Chief of Emergency Medicine at Lakeridge Health; and Kemptville District Hospital CEO Frank Vassallo.
There are more fires and more evacuations, says Prof. David Martell with U of T's Institute of Forestry and Conservation. And that means we will need more firefighters. But for now, Ontario Fire Information Officer Shayne McCool says, the province is prepared.
Niagara College's Paul Zammit's offers advice on choosing plants that can withstand the heat.
Calgary-based journalist and author Chris Turner's new book makes a case for why you should not despair because of the global transition to renewable energy.
The playwright behind the musical Jagged Little Pill framed around Alanis Morissette's milestone record and callers talk about why the music and lyrics have meant so much to them.
Myopia or nearsightedness is increasing. So is strain from the effort to focus for so long. Our guests are Dr. Harry Bohnsack, President of the Canadian Association of Optometrists; and Prof. Debbie Jones, Lead Clinical Scientist at the Centre for Ocular Research and Education at the University of Waterloo.
The abuse is so bad Ontario Soccer is equipping some refs with body cams. Our guests are Nicole Pagliaro, District Referee Cordinator and Harrassment Officer for the Huronia District Soccer Association; Johnny Misley, CEO of Ontario Soccer; and North Toronto Soccer referee Adrian Tanjala.
Whether you live in Toronto or not, the candicate that Toronto voters choose will have big implications for Queens Park and you. Our guest is Prof. Zac Spicer at York University’s School of Public Policy and Administration.
Advice from Niagara College Horticulture Prof. Paul Zammit on what will thrive in planters; frost damage; preparing for the heat; herbs for northern climates; shade plants for pollinator gardens; and transplanting bulbs and irises.
We hear from parent educator Erin Shaheen about the importance of establishing boundaries around grandparents and other loved ones so they know when they are needed and when they're not. We also hear from American author Jane Isay, who wrote a book on the topic from a grandparent's perspective called: "Unconditional Love: A Guide to Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Being a Grandparent Today."
A recent white paper is recommending Canada look at a public insurance program to pay for services like home care and long-term care homes. We hear from one of the paper's authors, Dr. Samir Sinha, the director of geriatrics at the Sinai Health System and University Health Network, for his take and we hear from you, about the challenges of paying for senior supports which often costs thousands of dollars a month.
A new law called Keira's Law, named after a 4-year-old found dead alongside her father at the bottom of a cliff, calls on judges to educate themselves about the impact of intimate partner violence on children. Callers who witnessed violence between their own parents describe what they want judges to know about how it affected them. Our guests are Western University psychologist Peter Jaffe with the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children; Keira's mother Jennifer Kagan; and Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey.
Chris Bloore with the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario says the labour shortage is one of the biggest challenges operators face. A bar owner says his business is starting to recover but it is too soon to repay government pandemic loans.
Paul Zammit tells us how to get your new plants well established this spring. Paul is a Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.
The movie is creating buzz globally but especially in this province where the smartphone was born. Our guest is Sean Silcoff, co-author of Losing the Signal. We also hear from die hard Blackberry users who still love their phones and others who watched the rise of Blackberry up close.
Bill C-22 is in third reading at the Senate and policy makers expect it will be adopted before Parliament breaks for the summer. The new Canada Disability Benefit aims to lift tens of thousands of people with disabilities out of poverty. We speak with Sen. Brent Cotter who is sponsoring the bill; and Rabia Khedr, National Director of Disability Without Poverty and former Ontario Human Rights Commissioner.
Callers put questions about eligibility, Alzheimer's, poverty and suicide to Dr. Mona Gupta, the psychiatrist who led the federal Expert Panel. Dr. Viren Naik, Medical Director at the Champlain Regional MAiD Network raises concerns about the healthcare system's capacity to provide MAID to people whose sole medical condition is mental illness.
Our guests are Scott Blandford, a 30-year veteran of the London Police Service and Program Coordinator at Wilfrid Laurier University's Policing and Public Safety Program, and Chris Williams, co-author of Crisis in Canada’s Policing. We also hear from a range of callers including the father of an officer in training and a police officer from Windsor.
This year new limits kick in aimed at freeing up more campsites in Ontario's most popular parks. What difference has that made? We hear from callers and camping expert Kevin Callan on how to find a campsite this summer.
As we move closer to frost-free dates, Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, tells us how to get annuals and perennials ready for planting. He also answers listener gardening questions.
Standup comedians Julie Kim and Hoodo Hersi join us for an hour of cringe-worthy stories of moms and teens. Also, freelance writer Aysha Imtiaz tells us what she's learned about motherhood from her Mom's moxy.
Canada has some of the world's highest rates of youth vaping.We hear from Dr. Hassan Mir, a cardiologist and Chair of the Ottawa Model of Smoking Cessation about the health impacts of vaping products. We also speak with Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst with Canadian Cancer Society about the steps Ontario and the federal government could be taking to restrict teens' access to e-cigarettes.
More than a million people in Ontario have a record. 15 years after doing time, half are on social assistance. Why? And what's being done to change that? Our guests include Emily O'Brien who started a business while still in prison; Jacqueline Tasca from the John Howard Society of Ontario; Kate Crozier with Community Justice Initiatives in Kitchener; and Ontario Labour Minister Monte McNaughton.
As the WHO declares the global emergency over, what's the new normal in your work and family life? Our guests are U of T sociologists Prof. Scott Schieman and Prof. Melissa Milkie who are studying how COVID-19 has upended our lives, sometimes for the worse and sometime for the better.
Canadians are losing interest in the monarchy. But before you shrug off the new King, Western University History and Indigenous Studies Prof. Cody Groat says this is an opportunity for some important conversations.
With the spring whether in swing, many perennials are starting to pop up in the garden. Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, tells us why now is the right time to start splitting plants.
Remembering the man and musician behind some of Canada's most iconic songs, with friend and Juno award-winning classical guitarist Liona Boyd; and documentary filmmakers Martha Kehoe and Joan Tosani.
Pam Conquest experienced both miscarriage and stillbirth, and the silence that often follows. Now she and labour and delivery nurse Jenn Hoar with the Ottawa Hospital Perinatal Bereavement Committee want to take this grief out of the shadows.
Dalhousie Prof. Amy Bombay and Carleton Prof. Hymie Anisman share their research into the emerging field of epigenetics and explore with callers how trauma can change the traits passed down from generation to generation.
Retired Ottawa Police Superintendent Isobel Granger says no. U of T criminologist Akwasi Owusu-Bempah and U of O criminologist Michael Kempa say yes. Hear a spirited debate among people on the front lines of policing.
Even if you live in an apartment without a balcony, you can fill your salad bowl with things you've grown yourself. Tips on how to grow your own greens with Paul Zammit, Professor Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.
After more than a year of heated debate, Bill C-11 has passed into law. The controversial legislation requires streaming services like Netflix and Spotify to support Canadian content. National Post Parliamentary reporter Anja Karadeglija sheds some light on what it will mean for viewers and content creators.
Whether it’s a particularly aggressive Canadian Goose or a black bear sighting in your backyard, encounters with wildlife are becoming more common. Shoshana Jacobs, a professor at the University of Guelph’s department of integrative biology shares her own close calls on the job and what you can do to make your next experience with wildlife less frightening and more enlightening.
Family physician and research scientist Dr. Tara Kiran invited patients to say what they need for primary care. We’ll hear the results of her research and what callers without primary care say they need. Plus Dr. Mike Green, head of Family Medicine at Queen's University on what they're doing to attract people who want to be family doctors.
The province is promising hundreds of new teachers, millions of dollars for literacy, and early screening tests. Prof. Kathy Hibbert, Associate Dean of Teacher Education at Western University, helps us explore the challenge facing students and teachers still recovering from the pandemic. The TDSB's Ryan Bird describes how a teacher shortage is making things worse.
Is it good value for money? We take a deep dive into an enormous investment and what it will mean for Ontario, with St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston, Rachel Doran with Clean Energy Canada, Ring of Fire Metals CEO Kristan Straub and mining strategist Stan Sudol with The Republic of Mining.
Garlic mustard will soon burst into bloom and produce thousands of seeds per plant. It is an invasive species that Paul Zammit says is causing serious problems in wild spaces. Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, explains how to keep this plant from spreading.
CCPA Senior Economist David Macdonald crunched the numbers on wages across 91 sectors, looking at who's come out ahead and who's falling behind. Federal workers are falling behind. But callers are divided on their sympathies.
Stories of the hard ethical choices pet owners and veterinarians confront, with Ontario Veterinary College professor Dr. Shane Bateman, a clinician in the Emergency and Critical Care service at OVC’s Health Sciences Centre.
The land belongs to the province. But plans for redevelopment have enormous implications for local neighbourhoods.So who should decide its future? Our guests are TVO columnist John Michael McGrath; Ahmed Hussein, the CEO for The Neighbourhood Organization in Thorncliffe Park, and Toronto City Councillor Ausma Malik
Stories of fear and forms that are nearly impossible to understand, with guest Rebekah Smylie from West Neighbourhood House. Plus tax lawyer and CPA David Rotfleisch on reaction to the strike by CRA workers and the resulting service disruptions.
While some for-profit homes are being turned into condos, other long term care homes are opening. Is it enough? We hear first-person stories of what the wait is like, with guest Dr. Amit Arya, a palliative care physician and board member with Canadian Doctors for Medicare.
An hour of heartwarming and painful stories. Our guests are University of Pennsylvania sociologist Wendy Roth who is studying Americans and Canadians who have taken these genetic tests; and Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner Patricia Kosseim who cautions people to talk about the possible consequences with the whole family.
Heartbroken parents are selling and remortgaging their homes to get their kids treatment. Meanwhile the waiting for services has grown to 60,000 kids. Our guests are Thunder Bay parent Alina Cameron, President of the Ontario Autism Coalition; and Toronto parent Angela Brandt, Past President of the Ontario Autism Coalition.
The province is promising to crack down on renovictions and get rid of the backlog at the Landlord and Tenant Board. Our guests are Hamilton Community Legal Clinic lawyer Mohamad Bsat; and Tony Irwin with the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario.
Last week's storm toppled trees and branches. Sean James of Sean James Consulting and Design explains what to do about the damage and how to protect your trees from future storm damage.
A Toronto dog named Max is now up for adoption after his owner abandoned him due to financial circumstances. The Toronto Humane Society tracked down the dog's owner. But his story illustrates what can happen when an owner falls on hard times and who is there to help. Our guest is Toronto Humane Society CEO Phil Nichols.
We hear from Toronto City Councillor Lily Cheng, Sabine Matheson, a principal at StrategyCorp Inc., and Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward about what happens if cities don't get the financial support they'd been counting on from provincial and federal governments.
Violent incidents, homelessness and mental illness are shaking riders' confidence. Toronto City Councillor Shelley Carroll, the TTC's Stuart Green and Jennifer Chambers from the Empowerment Council join us to discuss the root causes and solutions.
Whether it's anger or glee, our feelings about the former president are polarizing this country. We dive into those reactions with Gordon Pennycook, Associate Professor of Behavioural Science at the Hill/Levene Schools of Business at the University of Regina; and President of EKOS Research Frank Graves.
Demand for this Type 2 diabetes drug is surging so much there's a temporary shortage in Ontario. But University of Toronto pharmacist Jennifer Lake explains why you may need to be cautious about taking it.
The grocery stores are filling up with these showstoppers. Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, explains how to care for potted bulbs and much more.
Parents' funny stories of forgetfulness, and of amazing super powers too. Our guest is neuroscientist Liisa Galea, the Treliving Family Chair in Women's Mental Health at CAMH.
Dr. Fahad Razak, former head of the Science Table and Co-founder of GEMINI, the largest hospital research network in Canada, takes questions on vaccines, masking, long COVID and more. As provincial funding for waste water testing dries up, Dr. Doug Manuel with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, explains why the data is still important.
The federal government is promising a one-time GST rebate to help lower income Canadians pay for groceries. Lawyer Shalini Konanur with the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario says lots of Canadians will still fall through the cracks.
First person stories with life and death in the balance. The province has earmarked new money. Is it enough? London Mayor Josh Morgan and Kingston City Councillor Gregory Ridge describe one of the most pressing challenges facing their cities.
VIA Rail apologizes after a security guard tells a Muslim man not to pray in the Ottawa station. Human rights lawyer Aleem Bharmal with the Canadian Muslim Lawyers Association explains your rights around practicing religious freedom in a public space.
What do you want the finance people to know? Ontario's Financial Accountability Officer Peter Weltman; emergency and family physician Dr. Bernard Ho; and UHN President Dr. Kevin Smith talk with callers about what the government has budgeted to address the healthcare crisis.
As Biden and Trudeau prepare to meet, we address Canadians' top concerns with Maryscott Greenwood, CEO of the Canadian American Business Council; and Marjorie Villefranche, Director of Maison d'Haiti.
Stories from the front lines of the fight against on the second deadliest cancer in Canada, with medical oncologist Dr. Michael Raphal from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; and gastrointestinal medical oncologist Dr. Sharlene Gill from BC Cancer.
Broken and lost wheelchairs. Interminable waits. No accessible taxis, shuttles or hotels. Maayan Ziv, Founder and CEO of AccessNow and comedian Michael Lifshitz talk with callers about their jaw-dropping experiences with travel.
Dinged drivers debate whether the cameras are making Ontario roads safer. Rob Wilkinson with the Traffic Injury Research Foundation says research shows they are effective but they're not the only answer.
Paul Zammit encourages us to branch out a bit with some discoveries he's found, and explains how to care for these sun worshippers. Paul Zammit is a Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College and our regular gardening expert.
Why do your best thoughts always come to you in the shower? Why does your phone suck your creativity dry? McGill University neuroscientist Nathan Spreng and Royal Ottawa nurse practitioner Guillaume Tremblay tell us why we all need to drop the phone and let ourselves be bored for a bit.
Ayat Choukeir left physiotherapy for a career in construction and hasn't looked back. There are great opportunity says, Gurpreet Chana with Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor (WEST) but there are barriers too.
Is there a disconnect between what students get out of report cards and what teachers hope they take away? This March break, we open the lines to students and parents to find out. Our guests are Kenzy Soror, a Grade 12 student at Cameron Heights Collegiate in Kitchener and Student Trustee for the Waterloo Region District School Board; and Nathan Rickey, a doctoral student at Queens University in Kingston who is part of a team of researchers studying educational assessment and evaluation.
We open the lines to hear what Chinese Canadians think of Canada's response to allegations of intimidation and harassment. Our guests are Cheuk Kwan with the Toronto Association for Democracy in China; and Gloria Fung, with Canada-Hong Kong Link.
University of Ottawa researchers are using virtual reality to explore how first responders with PTSD could use flow theory to relieve their symtoms. But as we learn from callers and Jeff Puncher from U of O's Faculty of Medicine, flow can help many of us reduce pain and panic, and improve performance.
The pandemic left many feeling isolated and lonely. Miriam Amdur set out to make 52 friends this year. She joins us along with registered psychotherapist-qualifying Jessica Zhang for an hour of stories about making meaningful connections.
Matt Bradley with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program explains a provincial initiative aimed at getting students into skilled trades sooner. We get reaction from callers and Toronto high student Nathan Godet.
Women in male-dominated industries says they don't use it. Others say they don't feel safe calling themselves feminists. But U of T Prof. Shahrzad Mojab from the Women and Gender Studies Institute says women need to name and claim the word.
How to get to the bottom of China's efforts to interfere in Canadian elections? An eye-opening discussion with Toronto Star reporter and author Joanna Chiu and Senator Ian Shugart, a former Clerk of the Privy Council who chaired the Critical Election Incident Public Protocol panel in the 2019 federal election.
How to grow yardlong beans, bitter melon, okra, and bok choy. Advice from our expert gardener Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.
Dr. Hava Starkman with the advocacy group Cover ContraceptiON argues that utimately it would save the province money.
Sault Ste. Marie City Councillor Luke Dufour calls on the province to help remove barriers to dealing with these derelict properties. Former Ottawa City Councillor Mathieu Fleury says cities need financial leverage to get the owners to move along.
We explore the risks with Prof. Benjamin Fung, the Canada Research Chair in Data Mining for Cybersecurity at McGill University; and Aron Feuer, Managing Director of Cybersecurity for Valencia which is advising its clients to remove the app.
Nova Scotia Senator Stan Kutcher wants Section 43 of the Criminal Code repealed. The law offers parents a legal defence for using corporal punishment. But Queen's University law Prof. Lisa Kelly raises concerns about what that could mean for families.
Is it too good to be true? No. Lots of employers have tried it right here in Ontario. Our guests are U of T Prof. John Trougakos from the Rotman School of Management, an advisor with the Work Time Reduction Center of Excellence; and NDP MPP Bhutila Karpoche who wants Ontario to establish a commission to look into how to implement a pilot here.
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, recommends reviewing the winter bones of the gardens in your neighbourhood to see what stands out, noting the evergreens and winter stems.
Prescott is considering a motion calling on the Ontario government to scrap a requirement that elected officials swear an oath to King Charles III. Our guest is columnist James Culic with Niagara This Week.
Who or what are you thinking of? Our guests are U of T International Relations Prof. Aurel Braun with the Centre for Russian and East European Studies; and grade 8 student Diana Dementieva and principal Lily Hordienko from St. Demetrius School in Etobicoke.
Changing one word in the national anthem caused an uproar. Now, what do we do about that? Singer songwriter Jully Black and Osgoode Hall's Lori Mishibinijima explore with callers what this wording says about our land.
A debate about the ethics and how we learn. Our guest is Western University Prof. Luke Stark from the Faculty of Information and Media Studies.
Some callers took the law into their own hands. Ottawa cyclist Lidiane Cunha tracked down her stolen bike and got it back with help from social media and the police.
Sean James of Sean James Consulting and Design answers questions on design, orchids, milkweed, native plants, mulch around trees and more.
Centenarians are the fastest growing demographic in Canada. Hear Ontario Science Centre volunteer Jean Waddington Moffet reflect on her long life; along with documentary filmmaker Susan Papp; and Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Health Policy Research at the National Insititute on Aging.
Jennifer Blair tells how her brother Bill Renwick died after being beaten by his cellmate at the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre. Farhat Rehman with the advocacy group Mothers Offering Mutual Support, and Rebecca Jesseman former Chair of the Community Advisory Board for OCDC, say the government needs to be more accountable.
It affects your career trajectory, activism. Guylaine Maroist's documentary Backlash: Misogyny in the Digital Age reveals how online attacks and threats of violence on women and girls as young as 11 silences them.
Can't think straight? Butterflies? Can't sleep. Stories of the mindblowing biology of falling in love, with Kinsey Institute biological anthropologist Helen Fisher.
A wide range of perspectives on revelations that Toronto's mayor had a relationship with a staffer. Our guests are Toronto Star City Hall Bureau Chief David Rider; and Brampton Integrity Commissioner and employment lawyer Muneeza Sheikh.
As the earthquake's death toll climbs, key players reflect on the challenge ahead. Our guests are Ayham Taha with CARE Turkiye; Hulya Gunay, President of the Turkish Canadian Cultural Association; Prof. Zheger Hassan, Co-director of Western University's Middle East and North Africa Research Group; and H.E. Kerim Uras, the Turkish Ambassador to Canada.
York University research scientist Cal Lakhan from the Faculty of Environmental Studies and Urban Change answer callers' worries about whether recycling is worth the effort.
One of Canada's foremost experts on chonic pain Dr. Hance Clarke, Director of Pain Services at TGH and Medical Director of the Pain Research Unit at U of T joins us for a conversation about how patients are finding relief.
You're not alone. Patients describe the hundreds of dollars they're paying to see doctors and nurse practioners for services normally covered by OHIP. Our guests are Prof. Lorian Hardcastle from the faculties of Law and Medicine at the University of Calgary; and Dr. Tara Kiran, a family doctor and research scientist at the University of Toronto’s Department of Family and Community Medicine.
New NDP Leader Marit Stiles on what difference she can make when up against a PC majority.
Plus advice on grass in the veggie garden; Boston ferns; suggestions for low flowering shrubs; lemon trees; a weed called Shaggy Soldier aka Sticky Ricky; propogating curry leaf plant; and more. Our gardening expert is Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.
Should he stay or should he go? A spirited debate after a group of prominent Liberals invite the Green Party Leader to lead their party. Our guests are John Milloy, a former Liberal Cabinet Minister and a signatory to the Schreiner letter; and Liberal strategist Sharan Kaur.
Depends on expertise of the public servant hiring them, say some callers. Our guest is Carleton University Prof. Amanda Clarke, one of the expert witnesses at the hearings into the federal McKinsey contracts.
Chief Jeff Copenace of Onigaming First Nation tells a powerful story of hope and his hopes for his people.
Our guests are Toronto grief and trauma counsellor Rev. Sky Starr; and registered clinical psychologist Dr. Natasha Williams, Chair of the Association of Black Psychologists' Toronto Chapter.
The do's and don'ts of getting started, with Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College. Plus advice on broken branches; garlic; bayleaf plants; older seeds; planting grocery store bulbs and more.
Callers are paying thousands of dollars more each month. Mortgage broker Elan Weintraub offers advice for those feeling the pain.
A wrongful dismissal case inspired this hour of frank storytelling about team building exercises. Our guests are Prof. John Trougakos from the Rotman School of Management; and employment and labour lawyer Malini Vijaykumar.
Ontario has embarked on building a new nuclear reactor at Darlington. We explore the plan with Prof. Jatin Nathwani, Executive Director of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy; and hear why environmentalists are so divided on nuclear power. We're joined by Environmental Defence Director Keith Brooks; and Dr. Chris Keefer, President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy and Director of Doctors for Nuclear Energy. CORRECTION: On the original broadcast, Susan O'Donnell was misidentified. She is a member of the Coalition for Responsible Energy Development in New Brunswick and an Adjunct Research Professor at St. Thomas University.
First-person stories of rent increases. Dania Majid, a lawyer with the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario; and London landlord Mike Rosehart tell us what they think could help tenants.
Dr. Melissa Lem, a family doctor and President of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, addresses safety concerns about gas stoves.
There may be snow in your backyard. But Paul Zammit says that's Mother Nature's blanket. Paul is a Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College and our regular gardening expert.
What difference did becoming a Canadian citizen make for you? A conversation with Hassan Al Kontar, who gave his citizenship oath last week, after fleeing Syria and being stranded seven months at an airport in Malaysia. And Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir, who came to Canada from Lebanon.
A backlog of thousands of cases at the human rights tribunal is leaving many Ontarians waiting months— even years —to see their cases of alleged discrimination addressed. More on the problems those delays are creating and the calls for change. With guests Kathy Laird, former adjudicator at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, and Piera Savage, staff lawyer at the Black Legal Action Centre.
Ontario is ramping up the number of surgeries performed in private clinics, in hopes of easing the massive backlog. Your stories on the difference it could make, with Prof. Colleen Flood, University of Ottawa Research Chair in Health Law and Policy; and Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at University of Toronto.
Canada's new recommendations on alcohol lay out a continuum of drinking risks, including cancer. More with Dr Peter Butt, co-chair of the Scientific Expert Panel on Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines.
Federal public servants are mandated to return to in-person work this winter and early spring after working remotely for three years, and some of those with children are struggling to find spots for their children in extended day programs.
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, shares some of the gardening trends to keep an eye on this year.
Looks like a barcode. Not right with the wedding dress. The reasons why people don't love their tattoo anymore and how to get rid of it, with Carmen VanderHeiden Brodie, co-founder of Removery; and Tiffany Pioli-York, the Anti-Human Trafficking Co-ordinator with Sudbury and Area Victim Services.
First-hand accounts from accused, police, lawyers, and victims of crime. Our guests are criminal defence lawyers Royland Moriah and Lysandra Moreno; and York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween, a former President of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police.
Callers with first-hand experience describe the lack of warming centres, mental health and addictions counselling, or supportive housing. Our guests are Jennifer Van Gennip, Co-chair of Ontario Alliance to End Homelessness; and Kingston Mayor Brian Paterson.
As the leaders of Canada, the US and Mexico meet for the NALS, we drill down on the state of our relationship with our neighbours to the south, with Sen. Peter Boehm, Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade; and former US Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman.
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, shares his gardening goals for 2023. Plus advice on an amaryllis with 6 blooms; a dipladenia losing its leaves; garlic coming up in January; soil for grapevine; getting bleeding heart to flower indoors; and fungal growth on Christmas cactus.
York University research scientist Cal Lakhan gives us the straight goods on single-use plastic bags.
Our cohosts are Ahmad Elbayoumi, a grade 12 student at St. Francis Xavier Secondary School in Mississauga and the author of a newsletter called PoliCorner; and Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Student Trustee Aisha Mahmoud, President of the Ontario Student Trustee Association.
UHN clinician scientist Dr. Angela Cheung, who runs one of Ontario's few long COVID clinics: and Dr. Mona Nemer, Canada's Chief Science Adviser, on what we need to do better to care for those with this debilitating condition.
McGill University Aviation Management Prof. John Gradek explains what travellers are entitled to and not entitled to. For starters, he says, you're owed some answers. What are your legal options? Thompson River University law professor Katie Sykes explains.
Callers weigh in on what difference it will make for them. Kingston pharmacist Jen Belcher with the Ontario Pharmacists Association describes how this will work.
Advice from Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, on Jasmine that won't bloom; Poinsettias that drop leaves; beets and carrots that are all leaves, little root; Flaming Sword that won't flower; Rosemary that looks dead; Amaryllis with no stem, just leaves; and Umbrella tree.
Stories of gratitude with a plot twist. A rebroadcast of an inspiring show where we managed to track down some of the people at the other end of the thank yous and reunite them live on air. Our guest is Prof. Meena Andiappan, a researcher at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health.
Johann Hari, best-selling author of Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again, explains why we're all having trouble paying attention and what we can do about it. Prof. Nathan Spreng, with the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at McGill University, describes his research into the power of mind-wandering.
This show was inspired by singer-songwriter Ron Sexmith's song Maybe This Christmas. Sexsmith tells the story behind the lyrics. Guests Laura Cavanagh, Professor of Behavioural Sciences at Seneca College; and Darren Diaz, Director of the Toronto School of Theology at U of T, reflect on why saying sorry is so hard.
A reflective and emotional conversation, with psychotherapist Dr. Roberta Timothy, Director for the Masters program in Black Health at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.
An exit interview with Renfrew Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Cushman. Plus his parting advice on managing your health this holiday season.
Psychologist Maisha Syeda with the Centre for School Mental Health at Western University says parents and schools need to speak with their kids about hate so that they know what to say when they encounter it. More than 50 percent of teens encounter hate online at least once a week, according MediaSmarts Director of Education Matthew Johnson.
Joining us this half hour is Jill Lewis. She is an Employment lawyer with Nelligan LawShe also hosts the podcast All Worked Up.
Stories of how love and hard work can transform the lives of animals and the people in their new forever homes. Our guests are Gord Hunter from the Kingston Humane Society; and Melissa Shupak from the Toronto Humane Society.
Personal stories of how these drugs make a difference, and the latest research with CAMH psychiatrist Dr. Ishrat Husain. He and his team received Canada’s first federal research grant to study psilocybin for patients with treatment-resistant depression. We also hear from Dr. Michael Verbora, the Medical Director at Field Trip Health in Toronto. It's one of a handful of clinics in Canada that use psychedelic drugs to treat a variety of mental health conditions like depression, anxiety and PTSD.
From refugees to temporary workers to those who want to become a permanent resident or bring family members to Canada. Today we hear from people stuck in the system, and immigration lawyers Lev Abramovich and Betsy Kane, who are trying to help them.
Our guest this hour Dr. Tara Kiran, family doctor and researcher at the University of Toronto’s Department of Family and Community Medicine.
People are paying higher prices but deals are still available. Plus insight into an industry that's lost thousands of acres of farmland with guest Shirley Brennan, Executive Director for Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario.
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, on how to be good to your tree and the environment. Plus advice on potted Christmas tree; stratifying and planting milkweed seeds; rose cuttings and more.
Surprise reunions on air and stories of gratitude that will inspire you to believe in the difference each of us can make. Our guest is Prof. Meena Andiappan with U of T’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health.
Our guests are Canadian Space Agency astronaut Col. Jeremy Hansen, who is working on the Artemis missions (If chosen for the next mission, he would be the first Canadian to go to the Moon); and Western University planetary geologist Gordon Osinski, Principal Investigator for Rover Science.
Stressful, fast, injuried and bullied. A window into what it's like on the other end of a click. Our guests are Navi Aujla with the Labour Community Services of Peel; Mostafa Henaway with the Immigrant Workers Centre in Montreal; and Pam Frache with the Workers' Action Centre in Toronto.
It's impossible. ODSP ActionCoalition's Trevor Manson says he eats one meal a day. Rabia Khedr, National Director for Disability Without Poverty, is calling on the provincial and federal governments to help people with disablities out of poverty.
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, on how to care for tropical plants indoors, plus advice on tropical hibiscus losing leaves; maple tree with powdery mildew; pruning maples; garlic growing now; lilacs in bud; getting rid of chickweed and purslane; beauty bush; protecting apple tree from rabbits; and pollinating tomatoes indoors.
Ontario Dental Association President Dr. Lisa Bentley explains who's eligible and why it's key that employers keep covering dental benefits. She says if they stop, it will be a nightmare.
Our house band, Jeff Rogers, Rebecca Noelle and Jamie Holmes play your favourite holiday songs and Christmas carols in exchange for stories of why these tunes hold special meaning this time of year.
A senior swindled out of $197,000. Fake calls about credit cards. Identity theft. Text scams. Hear how to protect yourself with Ryan Duquette, a Partner with Security and Privacy Risk Consulting.
People under 40 are moving because their city is unaffordable. Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick tell us why he thinks young people should thinks hard about where they live because studying hard and a good career may not be enough
Hear how Canadians are being targeted and fighting back. Our guests are OutLoud North Bay youth centre director Seth Compton; Pride Toronto's Sherwin Modeste; and Claire Atkin, Co-Founder of Check My Ads.
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College explains what seeds to keep. Plus advice on tapping maple trees; when to rake or not; dying spruce; Amaryllis; Christmas cactus; citrosa geranium; tree damage from deer fencing; tropical hibiscus; and Japanese maple.
Globe and Mail reporter Shannon Proudfoot and callers on why it was important to hear the Prime Minister's explanation for invoking the Emergencies Act to end the Freedom Convoy protest.
Vitamins, hair dye, a hot tub and a ski trip. Stories of crazy purchases. You're not even sure how they happened. Our guest is financial literacy counsellor Pamela George.
Divided loyalties. Boycotts over human rights. Our guests are soccer fan Laurent de Schoutheete; and Vijay Setlur, a sports marketing instructor with the Schulich School of Business at York University.
Pathstone psychotherapist Erin Clayton draws a link between the pandemic and the violence in schools. Our guests also include Jim Spyropoulos, TDSB Superintendent for Safe Schools; and London union president Craig Smith with the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario.
The provincial government's goal is 1.5 million new homes in the next decade. But there's lots of opposition to its plan to get there. Our guests are TVO columnist John Michael McGrath; Toronto City Councillor Jaye Robinson; and Dave Wilkes, President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association. Walk on appearances by John Gerretsen, former Liberal Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner.
Callers debate whether the More Beds Better Care Act is fair, with Jane Meadus, a lawyer for the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly, which is launching a constitutional challenge together with the Ontario Health Coalition.
Paul Zammit's ideas for Christmas gifts for that special gardener in your life. Plus advice on croton self-seeding; trimming roses before winter; how long to chill tulips to force them; soaking trees before winter; parrot plant that's not happy; growing dates from seed; orange trees with white dust on the surface; making mumms last; and how long can gladiolas stay in containers.
Stories of switching to renewable energy at home, with Richard Carlson, Director of Energy Policy for Pollution Probe; and TDSB Senior Manager of Sustainability Richard Christie.
Toronto ICU physician Dr. Blair Bigham, author of Death Interrupted: How Modern Medicine Is Complicating the Way We Die, talks with callers about life and death choices. Palliative care physician Dr. Naheed Dosani explains palliative options.
Access to politicians and influencers. A rural doctor lets patients know about clinics. Our guests are New York Times Technology Reporter Ryan Mac; and Philip Mai, Researcher and Co-Director of the Social Media Lab at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Metropolitan Toronto University.
Long scary waits in emergency. No family doctor. Shortages of children's medication. Advice and analysis with Dr. Allan Grill, Chief of Family Medicine at the Markham Stouffville Hospital; and Kingston pharmacist Jen Belcher, Vice-President of the Ontario Pharmacists Association.
As Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health urges people to mask, callers say strong recommendations do not work. Our guest is Dr. Robert Cushman, Medical Officer of Health for the Renfrew County and District Health Unit.
Creative ideas to brighten up your winter, with Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College. Plus advice on overwintering lavender and geraniums; whether to trim PeeGee hydrangea blooms; cankers on Robin Hill Serviceberry trees; how to make fig trees branch out; pests attacking boxwoods and junipers; pruning hazelnut bushes; and palm leaves browning.
Listeners share stories of those nurses, doctors and military medical personnel they're remembering. And we're joined by Bill Wilson, a retired medic with the Canadian Armed Forces who now works at the Windsor Regional Hospital, and Ted Barris, a historian whose book Rush to Danger: Medics in the Line of Fire was inspired by his father's service.
They're not alone. The Ontario government is sending payments to parents to help with students' learning recovery and failing grades. We hear your stories of how that's playing out in math class.
Science broadcaster and climate action advocate David Suzuki talks with callers about the actions that matter now.
One caller's child is getting morphine instead of Tylenol after surgery because of the medication shortage. Pediatrician and CMA Past-President Dr. Katharine Smart offers advice on how to manage symptoms if you can't find children's painkillers or antibiotics.
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, gets you ready for winter; and offers advice on Japanese cherry blossoms; horseradish; hibiscus; pruning crabapple; how to wrap rhododendrons; flowering dogwood; how to help oaks that are not producing acorns after attack by LDD moths.
Hear what rank and file union members say about education workers walking off the job in the face of stiff fines. Our guests are Brock University Labour Studies Prof. Paul Gray; CUPE school custodian Rod McGee; and OSSTF executive Colin Matthew.
A window into the pressure on patients and healthcare workers, with guest Dr. Fahad Razak, internist and epidemiologist at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, and co-founder of Canada's largest hospital research network Gemini.
More advertising and Ontario's move to regulated online betting are raising concerns for callers and addiction experts like our guest Diana Gabriele, a gambling counsellor from Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor.
A debate over the extraordinatary legislation Ontario is using to impose a contract on CUPE education workers and avoid a strike. Our guest is Brock University labour law Prof. Alison Braley-Rattai.
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College answers questions about preparing for fall.
A lively debate with Conservative strategist Kory Teneycke as the Premier fights a summons to appear before the Commission investigating the federal government's response to the convoy protest.
Stories of repairing relationships, with author and clinical psychologist Joshua Coleman whose book explores why an increasing number of parents are no longer on speaking terms with their adult children.
McMaster University immunologist Dawn Bowdish answers questions on side effects; timing after an infection; and your choice of vaccine.
So few people vote for them, how can trustees claim to be representative? Outgoing TDSB Trustee Chris Moise, now a Toronto city councillor, argues trustees can be a force for good. But U of O Prof. Sachin Maharaj's research shows why school boards have their critics.
We hear from some of Ontario's new mayors and city councillors, and take your thoughts on the priorities and challenges ahead for your new city council.
Our expert gardener Paul Zammit guides us through the process of digging bulbs out before the deep freeze.
Ontario voters are casting their ballots today to elect their mayor, city councillors and school board trustees. TVO reporter and columnist John Michael McGrath helps us unpack what's happening at the polls.
Our guest Dave Meslin with Unlock Democracy Canada has been trying to get more people interested in casting a ballot. We ask what's motivating you to vote this municipal election.
More and more of us are seeking mental health care. Your stories about the power of self-advocacy in a system in deep trouble. Some advice on how to get resources and how to navigate a new medication with family doctors Sohail Gandhi and Michael Pare, and U of T Associate Dean of Pharmacy Jamie Keller.
Dr. Juveria Zaheer is part of a recent study that looked at the police's response and use of handcuffs when transferring students in mental health crisis from campus to hospital.
We talk about the financial challenges many Ontario cities are facing, with Strategy Corp principal Sabine Matheson.
Retired Lt.-Col. Rory Fowler, a lawyer who practices military law, explains the complicated legal issues facing troops who refused to be vaccinated.
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, shares his top choices and recommendations including planting bulbs in your lawn.
Brookings Institution's Richard Reeves discusses his new book Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It. York University Education Prof. Carl James describes the problem here in Ontario and what to do about it.
Some are clearing people out of tent cities. Others are handing out tents. Most cities are running out of money to help people without shelter. Our guests are Toronto harm reduction manager Diana Chan McNally from at All Saints Church Community Centre; Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien; and Jennifer van Gennip, Co-Chair of the Ontairo Alliance to End Homelessness.
The consequences can be severe and sometimes life-long. Our guests are Alex Munter, President and CEO of CHEO, the children's hospital in Ottawa; and Dr. Devin Peterson, Chief of Pediatric Surgery at McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton.
Ridership in Ontario's biggest cities still hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels. Hear why and what municipal leaders can do about it, with Shelagh Pizey-Allen, Executive Director of TTCriders.
Pears, apples, leeks, squash and pumpkins. Plus how to plan your harvest next year, with from Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.
Former board members, coaches, players and parents weigh in on the need for change. Our guest is Ian Mendes, Senior writer at The Athletic.
Paramedics warn it's happening more often and say it's time municipal politicians take action. Our guests are Darryl Wilton, President of the Ontario Paramedic Association; and Diane Deans, an outgoing Ottawa City Councillor who used oversee paramedic services.
Some operators signed on, some not. Now the federal and provincial governments are back in discussion over how this is going to work. Our guests are Carolyn Ferns with the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care; for-profit Toronto childcare owner-operator Jacqueline Grisé with the Ontario Association of Independent Childcare Centres; and Michele Lupa, Executive Director with the non-profit childcare centre Mothercraft.
Callers share why they're taking to the streets to protest the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran and calling on the Canadian government to take a tougher stand. Our guest is Macdonald-Laurier Institute Senior Fellow Mariam Memarsadeghi, Founder and Director of the Cyrus Forum.
Advice from Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, on which plants to bring inside now.
It's been a deadly year for cyclists in Ontario. Some are demanding municipal election candidates to do something about it. Our guest is Luis Patricio, former Chair of London Cycle Link.
The Labour Minister says Ontario's greatest economic challenge is the labour shortage. So why are so many people with disabilities still unemployed? Our guests are Western Unversity doctoral candicate and disability consultant Elizabeth Mohler; and Ingrid Muschta, Director of the Ontario Disability Employment Network.
Your memories from the stands, from classrooms, livingrooms, and even from the USSR. Our guests are Robbie Hart, Director of the documentary Ice Breaker: The 1972 Summit Series; and Gary J. Smith, author of Ice War Diplomat: Hockey Meets Cold War Politics, and one of the key Canadian diplomats who made the series happen.
One in three mayors or reeves in Ontario is unchallenged in this fall's municipal election. York University political scientist Zachary Spicer says something needs to change because acclamations are bad for democracy and bad for communities.
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture at Niagara College, explains how to get a new tree in the ground and help it thrive.
A window into the impact border restrictions have had on cross-border tourism, business and families, with the mayor of Niagara Falls, Jim Diodati.
Rutger Bregman, historian and author of the New York Times bestseller, Humankind: A Hopeful History, argues that when a crisis hits, history shows that people band together to help one another. Tricia Wachtendorf directs the Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware. Both have stories that will give you hope.
From disturbing to no issue: Perspectives from all sides on what employers can monitor, including a call from Ontario's privacy commissioner Patricia Kosseim. Our guests are employment lawyer Camille Dunbar and Brenda McPhail of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
A frank conversation about how to navigate sexual consent. Our guests are Farrah Khan with Consent Comes First in the Office of Sexual Violence Support and Education at Toronto Metropolitan University; LEAF lawyer Cee Strauss; and Jonathon Reed with Next Gen Men.
Doctors are raising concerns about an increasing number of residents receiving antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis. Our guests are Dr. Sudeep Gill, a geriatrician at Providence Care and the Kingston General Hospital; and Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Geriatrics at the University Health Network and Sinai Health System.
On this National Day of Mourning, some people are taking time to reflect on their personal loss of a loved one. We hear their stories, with grief facilitator Micheline LePage.
Your stories of being the first in your family to go to college or university. Our guests are University of Toronto student and mentor Natalie Frigon; and Neil Buddel, Vice President of Student Success at Centennial College in Toronto.
Dr. Fahad Razak, former head of the now-disbanded COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, answers questions on immunity, treatment, vaccines, travel, long COVID and more.
From Kyiv to Canada, perspectives on what this rapid advance means militarily and personally. Our guests are Andriy Shevchenko, former Ukrainian Ambassador to Canada; General (Ret.) Rick Hillier, former Chief of Defence Staff for the Canadian Armed Forces; and JT, a Canadian military combat engineer who volunteered and was wounded in Ukraine.
While some Conservative supporters are new to politics and excited about Pierre Poilievre, others fear the new leader can't win over the country. Our guests are Conservative strategist Kory Teneycke; and The Writ podcast poll analyist Eric Grenier.
Charles III sparks strong feelings for and against. Our guest is political scientist Prof. David Johnson, author of Battle Royal: Monarchists vs. Republicans and the Crown of Canada.
How to help pollinators thrive in your garden, with Paul Zammit, our new gardening expert and professor of Horticulture at Niagara College
Fond and funny stories of meeting the Monarch, with Ralph Goodale, Canada's High Commissioner to the UK; and Garry Toffoli, author of several books on the monarchy including Fifty Years the Queen: A Tribute to Elizabeth II on Her Golden Jubilee.
The consequences of frightening delays in diagnoses and treatment, with Sunnybrook Hospital surgical oncologists Dr. Nicole Look Hong and Dr. Tony Eskander.
McMaster University immunologist Dr. Dawn Bowdish takes questions on the latest booster shot. Should you get it and when?
Paul Zammit, Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College, starts as our new gardening columnist. Plus questions on dog vomit slime mold, huge sunflowers, astilbe and more.
Masks are gone. Extracurriculars are back. Teachers are in negotiations. And they're as excited and nervous as students. Our guest is OSSTF President Karen Littlewood.
The stories behind the tunes that've been top of your playlist all summer, with Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe, Host of The Block on CBC Music.
Erica Ifill is one of several racialized journalists who have been targeted in a coordinated online attack. Mohammed Hashim, Co-chair of the National Task Force on Hate Crimes, explains why it's so complicated to confront this hate.
Some are going back to in-person learning full-time for the first time in more than two years. Our guests are Kenzy Soror from Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute in Kitchener; Katya Stetic at Humberside Collegiate in Toronto; and Yurii Bokalo, a Ukrainian student at Bishop Allen Academy Catholic Secondary School in Toronto.
A debate about the Ford government's plan to move seniors out of hospital and into long term care faster and without their consent if necessary, with UHN and Sinai Health Director of Geriatrics Dr. Samir Sinha.
A fond farewell to Ontario Today's beloved gardener who has been brightening up our lives and gardens since 1982, with guests Mike McCormick, lead singer with the Arrogant Worms, former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, and Ed's fans.
This episode will make you smile! Marvelous emotional stories of best friends. Our guest veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford just returned from Ukraine where he was rescuing animals injured and abandonned by war.
Private providers already perform cataract surgery and hip replacements. But the cost is raising concerns. A frank conversation about how it working now with Prof. Colleen Flood, University of Ottawa Research Chair in Health Law and Policy; and former Ontario Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Bob Bell.
As Ontario gears up for the Oct. 24 municipal election, we hear from some of the candidates who've thrown their hat in the ring. Velma Morgan with Operation Black Vote Canada describes the challenges these candidates are facing.
Nipissing University Prof. Ellie Berger's new book Ageism at Work: Deconstructing Age and Gender in the Discriminating Labour Market shows how women experience more age discrimination in the workplace and at earlier ages than men.
After 40 years, Ontario Today's favourite gardening expert is hanging up his radio headphones. Join us Mon. Aug 29th from noon to 1 p.m. ET for a celebration of Ed Lawrence's legacy. Here's how to send your tribute to our email address at ontariotoday@cbc.ca
Paul Zammit, Niagara College professor in the Faculty of Horticulture and Environmental Studies, on what plants and seeds can still go in the ground this season. Plus advice on overwinter vegetables and more. And Ed Lawrence announces he's hanging up his radio headphones after 40 years.
Callers feel conflicted; coerced; and doubtful that servers will actually get the money. Prof. Bruce McAdams from the School of Hospitality, Food, and Tourism Management at the University of Guelph says he'd rather see companies pay their employees more.
We unpack the impact live music has on your brain, with cognitive psychologist and musician Laurel Trainor.
Councillors and residents describe numerous examples of bad behavior on municipal councils. CBC Ottawa's Joanne Chianello reports on the latest investigation into allegations against Councillor Rick Chiarelli. Lawyer John Mascarin, an integrity commissioner for some 50 municipalities, explains why it's so hard to hold bad actors accountable.
McMaster University psychologist Dr. James MacKillop, Director of the DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, takes questions on depression, anxiety, insomnia, psychotic disorders, addiction, and teen use.
Medical professionals are frustrated with the slow pace of technological change. OMA President Dr. Adam Kassam says getting rid of fax machines would free up time so that doctors could see more patients.
Ontario’s Chief Electoral Officer joins us to take your questions about some of the new options available as you prepare to vote in June.
Ed Lawrence takes questions about your plants -- from clematis to cucumbers, and from roses to rhododendrons.
Don't want the grief? Don't have the connections? Senator Bernadette Clement, a former Mayor of Cornwall, has started a campaign called #weruntogetherON to encourage people who've have never considered running for politics to go for it.
Analysis of the leadership candidates so far with Conservative strategist Shakir Chambers.
Callers provide a first-hand perspective on what's slowing housing construction. Our guest is Altus Group Senior Director David Schoonjans.
Dr. Peter Juni - Scientific Director of the Ontario COVID 19 Science Advisory Table - joins us to answer your questions about booster shots, anti-virals, and staying COVID safe over the long weekend.
Teachers, retired teachers, students and parents weigh in on standardized tests in Ontario. With Professor Kelly Gallagher-Mackay, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts at Wilfrid Laurier University.
You call in with your concerns as COVID numbers rise yet again in Ontario, with guest Dr. Robert Cushman, medical officer of health for Renfrew County and District Health Unit.
Food prices are increasing faster than they have in more than a decade. Sylvain Charlebois studies food distribution and security and he takes your calls on what the price increases mean for you.
Gardening expert Ed Lawrence takes your questions on shrubs and Serviceberry, and gives advice on how to battle moss, Creeping Charlie and unwanted visitors to the garden.
Stories of navigating the aftermath of insults and jokes, with Jill Andrew, politician and co-founder of Body Confidence Canada.
A debate over Canada's defence budget with Royal Military College Prof. Christian Leuprecht, author of Intelligence as Democratic Statecraft.
Bombed out buildings, broken lives, and a search for justice. Our guest is University of Ottawa Prof. John Packer, Director of the Human Rights Research and Education Centre. He worked with the UN in Iraq, Afghanistan, and with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
University of Ottawa Law and Economics Prof. Stewart Elgie and CFIB Senior Vice-President Corinne Pohlmann talk with callers about why it's still so controversial four years after it was first imposed.
Toronto Star Queen's Park Bureau Chief Rob Benzie explains the Ford government's plan to put more money in the pockets of vehicle owners.
The Science Table Director explains how to access antiviral drugs like Paxlovid; the risk of reinfection; who should get a 4th dose; the future of the Science Table as it's folded into Public Health Ontario; risks for long haulers; playdates; travel; and social gatherings.
Deep meaning for some but only if it's backed up with action. Our guests are University of Manitoba Indigenous Studies Prof. Niigaan Sinclair; and St. Michael's College Theology Prof. Darren Dias.
Ivan Lypovyk welcomed Ukrainian refugees into his home this week. Loly Rico with the FCJ Refugee Centre says they face multiple challenges ahead; immigration lawyer Jamie Liew raises concerns about their temporary status.
None if you're in unlicensed care. But for some parents, it means the opportunity to return to work. Our guests are Carolyn Ferns with the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care; and not-for-profit childcare operator Sheila Olan-Maclean.
A childhood dream come true. A happy moment for an immigrant family. Soccer journalist John Molinaro tells us why this first qualifier win in 36 years is so significant for Canada.
Our garderner Ed Lawrence shares tips on how to keep your plants healthy amid heavy and freezing rain. Plus advice on money trees, orange trees, adding worms to compost, and more.
Johann Hari, author of Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again, talks with callers about what scrolling through social media is doing to us.
Would it create a class divide? Improve government service? Tehama CEO Paul Vallee makes a case that governments now have a moral responsibility to employ people from across Ontario and Canada.
Stories from families, police and social workers. Our guest Denise Campbell with the City of Toronto has built a system that is responding to mental health calls without involving the police. Chief Bryan Larkin, President of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, describes how police are working to change.
A power grab or getting things done? Callers from across the political spectrum weigh in, with analysis from the CBC Parliament Hill Bureau's Aaron Wherry and Conservative Strategist Shakir Chambers.
Now that masks at school are a matter of choice, Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt, Canada Research Chair in School-based Mental Health and Violence Prevention, says adults need to underscore that it's common to hold different points of view.
Ed Lawrence's advice on amaryllis that won't bloom; tree suggestions; black vine weevil; what grows in a solar greenhouse; ferns under trees; moles and more.
From lost sleep to tears and triggered trauma, CAMH psychiatrist Dr. Yuliya Knyahnytska talks with callers about how to care for your mental health when the news is filled with images from the war in Ukraine.
It's not easy to put your hands on one. Joanna Kyriazis with Clean Energy Canada explains why Ontario is lagging in EV sales. Raymond Leury with the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa breaks down the pros and cons of driving one.
A pandemic cockatiel; vaccine volunteers; a housekeeper in long term care; in-laws who cared for the kids of essential workers. Dr. Amanpreet Brar, a general surgery resident at the University of Toronto, joins us as we remember the people who stepped up to help over the last two years.
Analysis and reaction to the Ukrainian President's speech to Parliament - with Gerard Seijts, Executive Director of the Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership at the Ivey Business School; and Sen. Peter Boehm, Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade and former Canadian ambassador to Germany.
Ed Lawrence explains how to force lilacs and forsythia to bloom indoors. Plus advice on damaged cactus; stratifying seeds; starting dahlias, begonias, canna and calla lilies; pruning plumeria; LDD moths; amaryllis diseases; and getting wisteria to bloom.
Employees and employers are still sorting out what this means for their workplaces. Employment lawyer Malini Vijaykumar explains what the province's decision means for them legally.
The Talmud. A photo. A handbag. Former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson recalls a silk comforter. Rabbi Reuben Poupko tells his story from the Polish-Ukraine border. Amnesty International Canada Secretary General Ketty Nivyabandi recounts her 2015 escape from Burundi. Lifeline Syria Chair Frank Palmay remembers being a 7-year-old fleeing the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
Some digital app workers say they'd make less if new labour legislation is passed. Gig Workers United President Jennifer Scott says her group wants to be treated as employees. Labour Minister Monte McNaughton says this is better than what workers have now.
Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore outlines how and when provincially mandated COVID rules will be lifted. Plus analysis with Dr. Peter Juni, Director of the COVID19 Science Advisory Table; CBC Provincial Affairs Reporter Mike Crawley; OSSTF President Karen Littlewood; Toronto emergency physician Dr. Kashif Pirzada; Renfrew County Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Cushman; and HWDSB Chair Dawn Danko.
Callers dearly want to find ways to help. Canadian Representative for the UNHCR Rema Jamous says the situation is bad and getting worse. Lada Roslycky joins us from a safe house in Ukraine to describe the danger refugees are facing. Ihor Michalchyshyn with Ukrainian Canadian Congress says his group has received a flood of donations.
A roadside assistance business owner, a gig worker, maple syrup farmer, and woman on ODSP are all getting squeezed. Economist Vijay Muralidharan with Kalibrate and Kent Group says prices could stay high for a while.
Ed Lawrence's advice on roller coaster temperatures and wet springs. Plus advice on heavy snow on apple trees; bringing hyacinths out of hibernation; starting Canna lilies indoors and more.
The Ontario Human Rights Commission released a damning report this week that found one in three students is graduating without the level of literacy the OECD deems necessary to succeed. Our guest is Alicia Smith, President of the International Dyslexia Association Ontario Branch and one of hundreds of parents whose stories prompted the OHRC Right to Read Inquiry.
We discuss the dangers of inundating yourself with the same information with Merlyna Lim, a journalism professor and Canada Research Chair in Digital Media and Global Network Society with the School of Journalism at Carleton University.
Canada will hit Russia with more sanctions as attacks on Ukraine escalate. We take your calls on why the response to the war in Ukraine matters to you.
Starting March 1, Ontario businesses won’t need to ask customers for proof of vaccination. But some establishments are vowing to keep the ID’s going. So what are the legalities of businesses doing this -- without government backing?
Starting today, the federal government is dropping pre-arrival PCR tests for travellers, among other changes that make it easier for Canadians to travel. Travel journalist Jennifer Weatherhead Harrington takes your calls on what to watch for when making travel plans.
Our gardening expert Ed Lawrence talks about the seeds you can plant indoors now, to get a head start for your garden come spring.
This program was inspired by The PIGMENTED Podcast produced by two university students, Kim Madume and Emily Radcliffe, who spoke with University of Waterloo Vice-President Dr. Christopher Taylor about why none of them like Black History Month. Taylor proposes people explore their own history and how it fits into our larger history as a country and world.
Analysis with Dani Belo, Assistant Professor of International Relations with Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri and Fellow at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs; and Ukrainian Canadian artist Ivanka Galadza who illustrated the graphic novel Five Stalks of Grain about the Holodomor. Her book comes out in November 2022. During the interview with Ms. Galadza, the host and guest overestimated the deaths in the Holodomor. No exact figure is known. But the Encyclopedia Britannica says at least 5 million people died of starvation.
Lost jobs, lost relationships, lost trust. Where do we go from here? University of Ottawa Professor of Public and International Affairs Regina Bateson says this movement is here to stay but Canadians can find common ground.
Ottawa criminal defense lawyer Michael Spratt takes questions on donors; mischief charges; how long police can pursue illegal activity; hate groups; hackers; US donors; convoy lawyers; and implications for other protests.
Arrests, charges, and reaction from callers and University of Ottawa criminologist Michael Kempa.
Twins aren't talking to one another. Barista yearns for radical empathy with coworkers. Ex-intelligence officer compares this to Rwanda. Psychotherapist Laura Cavanagh says this national crisis is causing conflict on a personal level because it challenges our core values.
Dr. Robert Cushman, Medical Officer of Health for Renfrew County, and McMaster University infectious disease specialist Zain Chagla take questions on lifting restrictions that have limited restaurants, bars and gyms to people who are vaccinated.
Protester concerned his bank account will be frozen. Racialized caller relieved because he feels threatened by the protesters. Analysis with University of Ottawa professors Nomi Claire Lazar, author of States of Emergency in Liberal Democracies, and criminologist Michael Kempa.
Ed Lawrence's advice on how to make cut flowers last; gift ideas for lovers; roses; baby oak trees; varieties of tarragon; peace lilies; moss in lawns; amaryllis; orchids; and trimming hemlock.
The Premier announces severe penalties for protesters as workers and companies lose money by the day. Our guests are former Deputy Prime Minister John Manley and Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce President Rakesh Naidu.
The Director of the Ontario Science Advisory Table answers questions on what the endemic mean for people who are immunocompromised; for unvaccinated children under 5; for vaccinated people mixing with unvaccinated; for people who want alternative vaccines like Novavax; for virus transmission; lifting restrictions; and natural immunity.
Analysis and reaction to the recommendations from the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force, with CBC Provincial Affairs reporter Mike Crawley; UBC Prof. Paul Kershaw, founder of Generation Squeeze; and Kaite Burkholder Harris, Co-chair of the Ontario Alliance to End Homelessness.
Bring in the military, tow trucks, or negotiate. Our guests have sat at cabinet tables and advised prime ministers. Guests include: Allan Rock, former federal Minister of Justice and Attorney General; and political strategist Rick Anderson, Principal at Earnscliffe Strategies.
Opposition parties are calling on the Premier to invoke a state of emergency and seize protesters' assets. Reaction from callers and New Democrat MPP Jessica Bell.
Ed Lawrence's advice on the getting seeds started; keeping a terrarium; growing rosemary from sprigs; fruit tree zones; and more.
Canadian Olymipic Gold Medal decathlete Damian Warner and Mind2Achieve sports psychologist Kimberley Dawson on how to summon resilience, creativity and support when you're hamstrung by the pandemic.
More enforcement? Military action? What's the right response when protesters shut down a city's downtown? Analysis with former Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau, and investigative freelance journalist Justin Ling.
Party supporters react to federal caucus vote to oust the leader, with analysis from Conservative strategist Shakir Chambers, a Principal at Earnscliffe Strategies.
A clash over the definition of freedom and how it's evolved during the pandemic, with University of Toronto political scientist Christopher Cochrane and pollster Frank Graves, President of EKOS Research Associates.
Protesters distance themselves from bad behaviour. But Ottawa residents and truckers say it's time to leave. With CBC's Senior Parliamentary Reporter Travis Dhanraj; Ottawa City Councillor Catherine McKenney; retired Ottawa Deputy Police Chief Larry Hill; Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson; and Dan Einwechter, CEO of Challenger Motor Freight based in Cambridge.
There's a reason you have a go-to song when you're stressed. Neuropsychologist Eve-Marie Quintin with the McGill University Center for Research on Brain, Music, and Language talks with callers about why they turn to a specific tune.
Former Ukrainian ambassador to Canada Andriy Shevchenko; CBC News Moscow Correspondent Briar Stewart; and Michael Bociurkiw, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, on Canada's response to the growing tension.
Still called in to work 3 years after retiring. Overworked so calling it quits at 40. Callers stories in light of a new study forecasting a mass exodus of workers. Our guests are Conference Board Senior Research Associate Lauren Florko; Dr. David Schieck, Chair of the OMA's Section on General and Family Practice; Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
High school students are lobbying for a grade-freeze. But is it fair and equitable? Our guests are OISE Prof. Todd Cunningham, Sudbury grade 11 student Jazmyn Johns, and Toronto District School Board principal Denise De Paola.
Listener feedback on horse manure compost, plus Ed Lawrence's advice on propagating moss; repotting a large bird of paradise; rabbit damage to trees; getting rid of artillery fungus; caring for amaryllis after Christmas; and more.
The death rate is way down compared to the first wave but the risks associated with poor staffing are the same, says Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Geriatrics at the University Health Network and Sinai Health System in Toronto.
Stories of being mugged; dropping a tray of beer; fights on the soccer field; and how laughter turned things around, and the brain science behind it, with neuroscientist Scott Weems, author of Ha!: The Science of When We Laugh and Why.
Hear the news conference, plus reaction and analysis with the CBC's Mike Crawley; Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario's Science Advisory Table; and restaurant owner Sarah Chown, Ottawa Regional Chair of the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association.
Your stories of facing eviction, bidding wars, and lost dreams. The Ford government wants cities to speed up the approval of new housing developments. Economist Frank Clayton with the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development at Ryerson University says it's about time.
Brendan Browne, Director of Education for the Toronto Catholic District School Board; and AJ Keene, Superintendent of Education and COVID-19 Lead for the Lakehead District School Board in Thunder Bay; and callers, on how prepared they are for the return to in-person learning.
Paramedics pick up patients on foot. Truckers sent home. Cars abandoned. OR nurse unable to get to hospital. Updates from CBC Meteorologist Colette Kennedy; Mike Nolan, Chief Paramedic and Director of Emergency Services in Renfrew County; and Sgt. Kerry Schmidt with the OPP Highway Safety Division.
Onions, mustard, vodka and raisins. Microbiologist Jason Tetro describes new research on why some of these old remedies work.
The Scientific Director of Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table takes questions on vaccine safety for kids and teens, masking and HEPA filters.
Dr. Rachel Mitchell of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre answers questions about how young people are coping. Ontario family doctor Sohail Gandhi says he's never seen so much demand for youth mental health specialists.
Emergency physician Dr. Lisa Salamon; nurses Birgit Umaigba and Eram Chhogala; and callers describe what overwhelmed hospitals look like firsthand.
Ontario has changed the guidelines around who should get COVID-19 rapid tests. Our guest Dr. Dalia Hasan, founder of COVID-19 Test Finders, is trying to get the tests into the hands of those who need them most.
Ed Lawrence on a plant that can spice up your food. Plus advice on what to do with your Christmas tree; transplanting lupins; dealing with fungus; getting rid of mealybugs; and using horse manure as compost.
When did you have 'true fun'? And how are you making time for fun during the pandemic? Catherine Price, science journalist and author of "The Power of Fun", joins us to talk about how prioritizing fun is more important than ever.
You tell us how renewed COVID restrictions in Ontario are affecting your job, and your ability to get support. With Deena Ladd of the Workers Action Centre.
Corinne Pohlmann with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business explains why thousands of small Ontario businesses might not survive this latest round of COVID-19 restrictions, and what the government should do to help.
Infectious disease physician Dr. Zain Chagla answers questions about how to recognize and respond to new and evolving COVID symptoms in this latest wave.
We get reaction to Premier Doug Ford's morning news conference, announcing the move of schools online for at least two weeks, temporarily closing indoor dining and gyms and pausing non-urgent medical procedures.
Funny, scary stories, and the brain science behind fear with neuroscientist Heather Berlin from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. A rebroadcast from Oct. 29, 2021
Retired Indigenous judge, Justice Harry LaForme says the Trudeau government's policy of requiring Supreme Court of Canada judges to be bilingual, in effect, excludes Indigenous judges. Former Commissioner of Official Lanaguages Graham Fraser defends the policy and the government's plan to make it law. A rebroadcast from Mar. 23, 2021
Powerful personal stories illustrate how decriminalization of small amounts of drugs could help stop thousands of fatal drug overdoses, with addictions psychiatrist Dr. Leslie Buckley and Waterloo Chief of Police Bryan Larkin. A rebroadcast from Oct. 13, 2021
A rebroadcast of an annual holiday favourite with musicians Jeff Rogers, Rebecca Noelle, Tyler Kealey and Ed Lister playing your song requests in exchange for a story about why the song means something special at this time of year.
Pop culture columnist Rad Simonpillai and callers share their recommendations for great TV for the holidays.
Epidemiologist Dr. Fahad Razak helps fill in some of the gaps on what you still need to know to stay safe amid this latest pandemic surge.
Psychotherapist and Seneca College Behavioural Sciences Prof. Laura Cavanagh on how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can make life meaningful, even joyful when things are hard. Plus Mihaela Andronic, Mindfulness Instructor with the Professional Development Institute at the University of Ottawa takes us through a mindfulness exercise.
Before you go, Martin Firestone, president of Travel Secure, says make sure you know what your insurance policy covers.
Ed Lawrence shares advice on the perfect greenery to add a festive vibe to your space this holiday season.
Seeing sounds. Tasting colour. Colours linked with letters and numbers. Our guests are Greg Jarvis, President Canadian Synesthesia Association; Dr. Luis Fornazzari, a neurologist at St Michael's Hospital Memory Clinic, and patient George, a Toronto man who developed synesthesia after a stroke.