Toronto's Food Bank Usage Reaches Record High

ZOOMER SQUAD: EXPERTS WARN OF FLU SURGE IN CANADA AS AUSTRALIA FACES RECORD SURGE Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Operating Officer of CARP, Rudy Buttignol, C.M. President of CARP and John Mykytyshyn, Conservative Activist, Political Consultant, and President of Bradgate Research Group. Experts warn of a potential flu surge in Canada, following Australia’s record-breaking flu season. With vaccination rates lower than expected, health officials stress the importance of getting flu shots. Meanwhile, the ongoing Canada Post strike disrupts services ahead of the holiday season. Adding to the uncertainty, the promised $250 rebates are now in question, with initial exclusions now seemingly overturned. TORONTO'S FOOD BANK USAGE REACHES RECORD HIGH Toronto's food banks are facing unprecedented demand, with 40% scaling back services. Over a million people used food banks last year, and nearly half were first-time visitors. Neil Hetherington, CEO of Daily Bread Food Bank, and John Stapleton, Social Policy Fellow join Libby Znaimer to discuss. SEVERE SNOW SQUALLS PARALYZE MUSKOKA Libby is joined by Sgt. Kerry Schmidt, OPP Highway Safety Division to discuss the ongoing situation in Muskoka as it faces severe snow squalls, causing chaos with a state of emergency in Gravenhurst, hundreds without power, and Highway 11 at a standstill.