Ann Rohmer opens the show with an election primer. With the Provincial Election coming up on June 2nd, how are the leaders doing so far? How are they connecting with voters and what are the hot button issues? Tina Cortese is with the President of the Canadian Medical Association - Dr. Katharine Smart. The discussion includes the shortage of family doctors and what needs to happen to resurrect a decimated health system. Ann Rohmer looks at how Dymon Self Storage has created reliable and affordabl...
May 14, 2022•51 min•Ep. 295
Ann Rohmer is with Laurie Campbell, Director of Client Financial Wellness at Bromwich + Smith. With inflation at historic levels, what is the short and long-term and how to reign it in. With interest rates rising at an aggressive pace, what happens with personal, household, mortgage and credit card debt? Kevin Frankish speaks with Rachel Summers from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA York South Simcoe). The discussion covers the wrap up to Mental Health Awareness week, her work as a “...
May 07, 2022•44 min•Ep. 294
• Ann Rohmer is with Peter MacKay, the former Minister of Justice; former Minister of National Defence and Minister of Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, with his take on the war in Ukraine. • Kevin Frankish is with the April monthly update from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) Campaign, whether two wheels or four, CAA reminding road users to share the road safely. • Jim Lang with the details of Emergency Preparedness Week. York Region Officials urge residents to be re...
Apr 30, 2022•55 min•Ep. 293
• Ann Rohmer is with Dan Kelly from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business who discusses the need for more recovery support from the federal government and how companies continue to struggle with staffing shortages and major cost increases. • Craig Robertson speaks with Brantford Mayor Ken Davis and MP Larry Brock on how Brantford now has a sister city in Ukraine. Brantford signed a twinning agreement with Kamianets-Podilskyi. It's a way for the Canadian city to offer a symbolic hand of...
Apr 23, 2022•58 min•Ep. 292
• Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Anthony La Delfa (Lead Infectious Diseases Specialist Oak Valley Health) – thousands of Ontarians being reinfected, covid protection fatigue, should the mask mandate return? • Kevin Frankish is with clinical psychologist Dr. Monica Varmani. Anger can take many forms – it can be direct, passive aggressive, or even silent. You might not even know why someone is angry until they confront you or become violent. Whether it be the ongoing discussion of Will Smith at the Oscars...
Apr 16, 2022•59 min•Ep. 291
• Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Glen Pyle - Covid-19 Resources Canada Co-Lead, Co-Lead ,The Science Initiative, Professor of Biomedical Sciences Guelph University. The discussion looks into the 4th shot, Covid fatigue, should mandatory masks be back in place in light of 6th wave? • Craig Robertson is with Stephanie Goertz, from a grassroots group in the Waterloo region "filling the gaps" - housing, translators, transportation, etc to help Ukrainian refugees • Ann Rohmer looks into the details of Ap...
Apr 09, 2022•53 min•Ep. 290
Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Alon Vaisman. Infectious Diseases, Infection Control Physician with the University Health Network. The recently released data points to a possible spring wave(let) of Covid 19 fueled by Omicron and its subvariant BA.2. The discussion looks at the impact on case counts and hospitalizations, will a 4th shot have any impact, how do we protect ourselves given that most restrictions have been lifted. Will we ever be free of variants and subvariants of Covid? And wastewater,...
Apr 02, 2022•52 min•Ep. 289
• Ann Rohmer is with Dr.Susy Hota, Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control, UHN. Topics discussed are: How we keep our school kids safe after the masking mandate was dropped; Children under 5. They still aren't eligible for Covid vaccinations. What happens to them now that mask wearing has ended? The BA.2 variant? • Kevin Frankish is with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) York Region South-Simcoe looking at ways to manage the anxiety many feel as restrictions are lifted....
Mar 26, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 288
• Ann Rohmer looks into the efforts by the Canadian Red Cross for those in Ukraine and those who have had to flee to neighbouring countries • Craig Robertson speaks with Peter Schturyn, the President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, about the fighting spirit of Ukrainians, a plea for the No-Fly-Zone, a message to NATO and the threat the Russian Nuclear program poses. • Ann Rohmer is with the CEO of PEO LEADERSHIP Leon Goren; how companies can help their employees transition back to the workpl...
Mar 19, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 287
Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Roger McIntyre - Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, University of Toronto about the lifting of the mask mandate; is it too soon? What if you prefer to remain masked? On the anniversary of the WHO declaring COVID19 a pandemic (March 11-2020), Ann Rohmer discusses the Pandemic with York Region’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Barry Pakes. Tina Cortese looks into how Air Canada, Airlink, Project C.U.R.E. and GlobalMedic have joined forces to directly help Ukrainian ...
Mar 12, 2022•51 min•Ep. 286
In response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, leading Canadian aid agencies – through the Humanitarian Coalition – are launching an appeal to raise funds and rush emergency assistance to people in need. Ann Rohmer has the details. Ann Rohmer speaks with Ukrainian Canadian Varvara Shmygalova who will provide an update on her family in Kiev (father is fighting, grandparents were hiding in an underground garage) and what's happening in that city Tina Cortese is with leadership coach Tin...
Mar 05, 2022•45 min•Ep. 285
Ann Rohmer speaks with University of Toronto bioethicist Kerry Bowman who discusses: • What was (and should have been) behind the decision to scrap the vaccine proof program. • Science based or politically motivated? • Dr. Moore says it has served its purpose • The good and the bad when it comes to this (dramatic) move. • Increased risk of transmission? • Comfort level of employees and patrons not knowing who is vaccinated. • The message this sends to anti-vaxxers and those who have never taken ...
Feb 26, 2022•57 min•Ep. 284
He has been front and centre throughout the pandemic; Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins Ann Rohmer to talk about the further lifting of restrictions and discusses if it is too soon or great news? Will this increase our risk of contracting the virus. How do we continue to protect ourselves when left to our own devices. Will this (hopefully) encourage vaccinations and possibly the green light for kids under 5? How should we the public transition to a more open society? Especially those who are still fearful....
Feb 19, 2022•55 min•Ep. 283
Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Raywat Deonandan, an Epidemiologist and Science Communicator specializing in Global Health from the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ottawa University about learning to live with COVID 19 and the shift in public health messaging Tina Cortese is with Dr. Cristina Popa - Emergency Department physician and lead at the Covid Assessment and Vaccination Centre. They discuss the availability of PAXLOVID and how the COVID at home program works. Ann Rohmer speaks with Demiesha Den...
Feb 12, 2022•59 min•Ep. 282
Ann Rohmer is with Laurie Campbell – (Former CEO of Credit Canada Debt Solutions) Director of Client Financial Wellness Bromwich and Smith (debt relief solutions). They discuss how to save money on groceries and gas (grocery supply chain issues, prices rising for both food and fuel). Ann Rohmer continues with Dr.Akwatu Khenti (PhD) Scientist, CAMH and Assistant Professor Dalla Lana, Chair of the Black Scientists' Task Force on Vaccine Equality as they look into Vaccine Equality; supply issues, q...
Feb 05, 2022•54 min•Ep. 281
Anne Rohmer is with Ryan Mallough (Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses) discussing how businesses are preparing for the gradual reopening on Jan 31st as well as the current “financial” health of many small/medium businesses. Kevin Frankish looks into how the hospitality industry has been particularly hard hit by the pandemic restrictions February is Black History Month and Tina Cortese speaks with Jerisha Grant-Hall – chair of the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association on wha...
Jan 29, 2022•53 min•Ep. 280
Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Katharine Smart – President of the Canadian Medical Association discussing National Kids & Vaccines Day as well as other COVID news. Kevin Frankish looks into new research shows that more than one-third (35 per cent) of all working Canadians are feeling burned out. The COVID 19 Pandemic has caused social isolation, financial insecurity, substance abuse concerns and racial inequality. Tina Cortese speaks introduces us to WELLNESS TOGETHER CANADA, a collaborative project...
Jan 22, 2022•59 min•Ep. 279
Ann Rohmer speaks with Colin Furness, an infection-control epidemiologist and an assistant professor at the University of Toronto. He discusses his take on back to in-person learning, confusion surrounding vaccinations and the line-ups for rapid tests. Tina Cortese is with Dr. Sarah Barrett from York University’s faculty of education. Is it safe to be back in the classroom, how to ease student anxiety and how to support students who have fallen behind Ann Rohmer and Dan Kelly from the Canadian F...
Jan 15, 2022•59 min•Ep. 278
Ann Rohmer opens this week's show with Ontario Medical Association President Dr. Adam Kassam who discusses Omicron, the hospital situation, surgery delays, new quarantine rules, the lack of testing and the need for N95 masks. Now that the province has moved into a “modified step two”, online learning is back, there is no indoor dining, gyms are closed, there are capacity limits and the list goes on. How do we stay positive when it seems like we are back to the beginning? Kevin Frankish explains....
Jan 08, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 277
• Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Anthony LaDelpha, an Infectious Diseases Specialist at Oak Valley Health (this is the new overarching name of the Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital sites). • Kevin Frankish looks at the top weather stories of 2021 with Environment Canada's Senior Climatologist, David Philips, who also shares a look ahead to the official start of winter. • Jim Lang speaks with York University professor Ellen Bialystok – co author of a new study conducted by researchers at...
Dec 18, 2021•57 min•Ep. 276
Ann Rohmer chats with Dr. Barry Pakes - York Region's new medical officers of health about boosters, rising case counts and holiday gatherings. Jim Lang is joined by Monte McNaughton, the Ontario Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development. Amid reports of a looming skilled trades shortage in Ontario, the province is trying to get the message to young people and their parents that the skilled trades offer six figure salaries, pensions and benefits…sending recruiters into high schools….ca...
Dec 11, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 275
Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Glen Pyle -- the COVID-19 Resources Canada co-lead for Ontario, and co-lead for the “Science Explained” initiative. Glen is a Professor of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Guelph. Will talk about the latest variant and THE VACCINE CONVERSATIONS workshop & resource guide which is free to all Canadians. Ann Rohmer is with Luciana Crupi the widow of Joe Crupi, the Markham resident died one year ago on December 6th of COVID 19 before vaccines were available. Si...
Dec 04, 2021•54 min•Ep. 274
Ann Rohmer looks into vaccines for kids with Dr. Janine McCready, infection diseases specialist at Michael Garron Hospital who is a mother of two herself. Ann Rohmer also speaks with a Vaughan resident and York University Professor who won the prestigioius EWR Steacie Memorial Fellowship for her work with bees. 19 year old York U student Erfan Nouraee from North York won the United Nations Bronze Medal International Invention and Innovation Award – Jim Lang has details about the award winning in...
Nov 27, 2021•54 min•Ep. 273
• Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Deanne Simms on the difference between Season Affective Disorder (SAD) and depression and what are the treatment options. • Tina Cortese discusses a new KPMG Canada Survey: Canadians feeling the impact of widespread supply shortages this holiday season; Canadian consumers say they’re “living in weekly hope” that the gifts they ordered will actually arrive in time for the holidays. Canadians agree with coining a new term, “Container Wednesday” to describe this weekly ...
Nov 20, 2021•49 min•Ep. 272
Ann Rohmer begins this week's episode with COVID-19 booster eligibility. With the rise in case counts, back in the 4th wave Ann is joined by Infection Control Epidemiologist, Colin Furness with the latest. Jim Lang has details on a new York Region campaign called "It's All Here", what to see and do in York Region. Tina Cortese looks into a guide for consumers from the Retail Council - Shop Early Shop Safe. How to increase their chances of finding products and brands that they want this holiday s...
Nov 13, 2021•42 min•Ep. 271
KIDS VACCINE – ANN – The United States has approved Pfizer vaccine for 5-11 year olds, is Canada next? COVID-19 has had a profound social, mental health and educational impact on youngsters. Ann Rohmer discusses. Tina Cortese looks into how COVID 19 vaccine rates are low among pregnant women and the Ontario Medical Association is urging women to get double vaccinated. Ann Rohmer is with Neil Hetherington, CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank who are seeing a lot more demand this year. Tina Cortese r...
Nov 06, 2021•59 min•Ep. 270
Ann Rohmer is with The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). They chat about how businesses affected by COVID-19 will manage with only broad-based business supports from the feds. Gyms, recreation facilities like bowling alleys, dance studios, drycleaners all continue to suffer massive COVID-related losses but may be ineligible for the higher levels of support. Ann Rohmer also speaks with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce on how the Accelerate Business Recovery Hub and the Biz Summit ...
Oct 30, 2021•55 min•Ep. 269
Ann Rohmer speaks with York Region Public Health Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Richard Gould – they chat about how to enjoy Halloween safely. Tina Cortese has the KPMG survey of 505 small and medium sized businesses. The survey highlights supply chain issues along with hiring, finding and retaining talent are their biggest concerns. Ann Rohmer is joined once again by Kevin Forget from Destination Ontario to reflect on their experience earlier this week at Hockley Valley Resort; Adamo Wine...
Oct 23, 2021•54 min•Ep. 268
Ann Rohmer chats with Kevin Forget from Destination Ontario and Ben Cullen about where to spot the most vibrant fall colours not far from York Region with the “Fall Colour Report”. Jim Lang is with the Canadian Toy Association who is warning about supply chain issues for this Holiday Season -- Get your toy shopping done soon! Tina Cortese tells us about the top toys from Mastermind from babies to kids of all ages. Ann Rohmer returns with a story about contactless fundraising for the poppy fund. ...
Oct 16, 2021•54 min•Ep. 267
Jim Lang opens the show with Time Magazine reporting that Instagram negatively impacts the mental health of teenagers more than any other social media network, but why? Here to help answer that question is Medical Futurist, Dr. Dan O’Brien, MD, author of the new book, “Camel Resilience: Dr. Dan’s Guide for Turning Surviving into Thriving.” Tina Cortese is with The Canadian Mental Health Association York & South Simcoe as they share details about their newcomers’ health and well-being program...
Oct 09, 2021•53 min•Ep. 266
