Ann Rohmer is with Mohamad Fakih – founder of Paramount Fine Foods to discuss his efforts to support the refugees living on Toronto streets who have been moved to temporary housing and what’s next? Ann Rohmer speaks with Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development Monte McNaughton about the Province’s free job training for newcomers Kevin Frankish discusses a new poll that shows three in five Canadian employees are now experiencing more workplace-related stress compared to...
Jul 22, 2023•50 min•Ep. 355
Ann Rohmer is with Alex Bilotta - the Founder and CEO of The Food Bank of York Region to discuss the low supply of food yet there is a greater need Glynn Perkins speaks with Vesna Mitchell, Resource Development Co-Ordinator for Newmarket Food Pantry; community fridge where there is also an increase in need. Jim Lang looks at how grocery prices remain elevated in Canada and, according to new Mintel research, Canadians are changing habits to accommodate: with 91% of Canadians with any cooking or m...
Jul 15, 2023•46 min•Ep. 354
Ann Rohmer is with Environment Canada’s Senior Climatologist David Phillips with the science behind poor air quality caused by wildfires, and with Dr. Victoria Chan – Respirologist Mackenzie Health discussing the health implications of wildfire smoke and poor air quality. Ann Rohmer speaks with Julie Christiansen – psychotherapist and author of THE RISE OF RAGE, why is road rage on the rise? What are the triggers and what are some coping strategies? Kevin Frankish looks into a new report release...
Jul 08, 2023•55 min•Ep. 353
Ann Rohmer is with author, historian and host of "The Agenda" on TVO, Steve Paikin to discuss Sir John A. MacDonald's legacy and controversy. Glynn Perkins discusses the do’s and don’ts of crossing the border with the Canada Border Service Agency Kevin Frankish looks at the PWC Global Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey which indicates that one in four workers are looking for new jobs as the cost-of-living concerns bite. Shaliza Bacchus looks into the Multigenerational Workforce where Social and ...
Jul 01, 2023•54 min•Ep. 352
Anne Rohmer is with Vaughan Mayor Stephen Del Duca where the discussion includes the push for independence and his reaction to Ontario's expansion of strong mayor powers to 26 additional municipalities including Vaughan. Anne Rohmer looks into the survey from HOOPP and Abacus Data that found that 44 per cent of non-retired Canadians aged 55 to 64 have less than $5,000 in savings, with one in five from that group saying they have not set anything aside for retirement. Jim Lang speaks with Michell...
Jun 24, 2023•56 min•Ep. 351
Jun 17, 2023•54 min•Ep. 350
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Jun 03, 2023•56 min•Ep. 348
Ann Rohmer is with Assistant Chief Economist Royal Bank of Canada Robert Hogue to discuss an RBC report said that “spring 2023 increasingly looks like the turnaround point for Canada’s housing market after a year-long slump,” with home sales across Canada rising 11.3 per cent month-over-month in April. Jim Lang speaks with PK Subban’s dad and educator Karl Subban and his campaign to ban sports betting ads. Ann Rohmer has the monthly check in with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca. Topics include: br...
May 27, 2023•54 min•Ep. 347
May 20, 2023•57 min•Ep. 346
Ann Rohmer speaks with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) York Region South Simcoe on the impact of loneliness on health; epidemic of loneliness and isolation. Ann Rohmer is with arguably one of the most familiar faces of the pandemic Dr. Isaac Bogoch who discusses The World Health Organization ending the global COVID -19 emergency, citing increased immunity, fewer deaths and less pressure on hospitals. Kevin Frankish discusses auto theft with Solicitor General Michael Kerzner. The On...
May 13, 2023•55 min•Ep. 345
Ann Rohmer is with Laurie Campbell – Financial Wellness at Bromwich & Smith to discuss a new survey conducted by Ipsos. Between April 19 and 20 that surveyed 1,000 Canadians, found that 84 per cent of respondents are concerned about shrinkflation (which is the phenomenon of everyday grocery items decreasing in size while the price tags remain the same) w/Laurie Campbell – Financial Wellness at Bromwich+Smith Ann Rohmer speaks with Detective Sergeant Rich Gaudet of the Guns,Gangs and Drug Enf...
May 06, 2023•55 min•Ep. 344
Ann Rohmer looks at King and Country - As King Charles prepares to have his title formalized at the May 6 coronation – expected to be a toned-down affair as Charles “is very aware of the struggles felt by modern Britons” – many in Canada wonder if it’s time to split from the monarchy. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds half (52%) of Canadians do not want their country to continue as a constitutional monarchy for generations to come, nearly all (88%) of whom believe it’s wort...
Apr 29, 2023•52 min•Ep. 343
Glynn Perkins asks the question: "Did the pandemic make us mean (and tired, burned out and lonely)?" COVID-19 took a toll on society far beyond its impact on physical health. The pandemic disrupted the global economy, widened all sorts of inequalities, interrupted childrens’ education and forever changed how we work, play, live and interact with one another. Ann Rohmer is with Colin Furness (epidemiologist) to discuss as hospitals ease masking policies, where are we now with COVID 19? Ann Rohmer...
Apr 22, 2023•55 min•Ep. 342
Ann Rohmer is with York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween. The discussion involves the recent deaths of officers killed in the line of duty and what is the impact on those in uniform. Kevin Frankish speaks with Nadia Z. Hasan, Chief Operating Officer at National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM). With charges laid after suspected hate-motivated incident at Markham mosque, the community is calling on government to combat Islamophobia. Ann Rohmer has the monthly update from the Mayor of the City...
Apr 15, 2023•55 min•Ep. 341
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joins Ann Rohmer to talk budget big picture and what it means to the Greater Toronto Area. Ann Rohmer is with Anthony Quinn / Chief Community and Benefits Officer of CARP. The Canadian Association of Retired Persons – promoting the interests, rights and quality of life of Cdns as they age. Kevin Frankish speaks with the Honourary Colonel Michael Ravenhill, CEO of the DAVID FOSTER FOUNDATION. April is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month. Shaliza Bacchu...
Apr 08, 2023•54 min•Ep. 340
Ann Rohmer speaks with with Janet Gray – Money Coaches Canada where the discussion looks at why we are poorer now than 3 years ago, what to do and will Tuesday’s federal budget help? Tina Cortese looks at the Retail Council of Canada’s reaction to the federal budget and if the Federal Government could have done more to help Canadians by slashing credit card swipe fees, eliminating hidden taxes on consumer goods such as car seats, strollers, diapers. Ann Rohmer is with Rick Smith, President of th...
Apr 01, 2023•57 min•Ep. 339
As the federal government prepares to table its budget on March 28, a turbulent year has left many Canadians with dire assessments of their own finances and not many feeling optimistic about their financial futures. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds half (47%) of Canadians say they are worse off financially than they were at this time last year after a year of inflation not seen since the 1980s. Ann Rohmer has details. Ann Rohmer speaks Tim Hudak - CEO of the Ontario Real E...
Mar 25, 2023•57 min•Ep. 338
Ann Rohmer speaks with the Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The conversation looks at students entering Grade 9 in September 2024 who will now be required to earn a Grade 9 or 10 Technological Education credit as part of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The province will also allow students, starting in Grade 11, to transition to full-time apprenticeship programs while still earning a high school diploma Ann Rohmer looks at the reaction of unions a...
Mar 18, 2023•57 min•Ep. 337
With the 3rd anniversary of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Ann Rohmer speaks with Ray Deonandan about looking back at what we went through, the lessons learned and what needs to be done to prepare for another global health emergency Tina Cortese discusses how Canadians aged 18 to 34 are now much less confident about their financial future, as they try to cope with the ongoing impacts of inflation on their day-to-day lives, according to the annual RBC Financial Independence Poll. Glynn Perkins looks at t...
Mar 11, 2023•56 min•Ep. 336
Ann Rohmer looks at She-Covery and how women are driving the economic recovery from the pandemic Jim Lang has details on an Ontario grocery chain that is seeing an “unprecedented” surge in customers after a recent TikTok went viral revealing the company’s low food prices. The chain, The Grocery Outlet, was founded in 1998 and purchases products from manufacturers that are, in most cases, produced for a different intended client. The products, though, may fall short of specifications, have been o...
Mar 04, 2023•55 min•Ep. 335
Glynn Perkins speaks with Canadian Press reporter Laura Osman on the ground with stories about refugees still hoping to come to Canada and the impact of the war on people of Ukraine Ann Rohmer is with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress on the one year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Tina Cortese speaks with a woman in Stouffville who; almost a year ago, took in a small family from Ukraine. This is an update on how they’re doing now. Ann Rohmer looks at the Norovirus. With an increase i...
Feb 25, 2023•57 min•Ep. 334
Ann Rohmer speaks with Adrienne Batra, the former communications director for Rob Ford, now editor in chief of the Toronto Sun, who weighs in on the John Tory admission last Friday and explores what could be next. Ann Rohmer has an enlightening conversation with Jean Augustine, the first African Canadian woman elected to the house of commons and how her motion in the mid 90s lead to the creation of Black History Month. Shaliza Bacchus has information on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), wh...
Feb 18, 2023•52 min•Ep. 333
• Kevin Frankish speaks with Rahul Singh about the work of GlobalMedic to help those affected by the deadly and devasting quake in Turkey & Syria and how we can help • Ann Rohmer has information about The Canadian Blood Services’ Fill the Seats radiothon program which is a way for people in Canada to commit to giving to others by donating blood and plasma. (Feb 13-28) • Jim Lang is with Ted Nolan – the former NHL player and coach, who is being honoured with his own hockey trading card as a p...
Feb 11, 2023•47 min•Ep. 332
• Kevin Frankish is with ATU President John Di Nino with a discussion about the recentviolent/random/disturbing incidents on public transit • Ann Rohmer has information and the Canadian Medical Association's reaction about the Leger Healthcare Survey that reveals Canadians are very unhappy with the current state of healthcare. • Ann Rohmer has details of the Dry February fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society • Tina Cortese looks at the 360 Experience which is marking the 10th anniversary of...
Feb 04, 2023•55 min•Ep. 331
• Ann Rohmer remembers Former Ontario Lieutenant-Governor David Onley in a conversation with Michael Onley • Tina Cortese is with disability rights advocate and lawyer David Lepofsky • Kevin Frankish speaks with author, motivational speaker and athlete, The Unstoppable Tracy Schmitt • Ann Rohmer is with the Mayor of Vaughan, Steven Del Duca • Jim Lang is with the Midland Mayor Bill Gordon
Jan 28, 2023•50 min•Ep. 330
• Ann Rohmer looks at how the Ontario government is making it easier and faster for people to access the publicly-funded surgeries and procedures they need by further leveraging community surgical and diagnostic centres to eliminate surgical backlogs and reduce wait times. • Ann Rohmer speaks with Natalie Mehra who is against the government’s plan • Tina Cortese looks into the Peninsula Group survey of 79,000 business all over the world; survival and growth are priorities for employers • Glynn P...
Jan 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 329
• Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Isaac Bogoch and what you need to know about XBB.1.5 (the latest COVID 19 subvariant) • Kevin Frankish discusses Blue Monday CMHA YORK REGION SOUTH SIMCOE – Jan 16th is Blue Monday; why is it the saddest day of the year? Seasonal affective disorders and mental health support • Ann Rohmer is with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca about Vaughan’s response to the mass killing and the other big stories from the city • Ann Rohmer looks into the MedWorks app: which is bringing...
Jan 14, 2023•51 min•Ep. 328
• Ann Rohmer speaks with Neil Hetherington, CEO, Daily Bread Food Bank. • Jim Lang is with Patrick Gossage, York Region Resident; contributor to Newmarket Today; former press secretary to Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau; author; blogger – Instead of complaining about our province and country, what are the great things that we sometimes forget • Shaliza Bacchus is with Life-Coach Hina Khan • Kevin Frankish talks to Broadcaster Dina Pugliese who manages to always find the sunshine in the clouds • Gl...
Jan 07, 2023•54 min•Ep. 327
• Kevin Frankish is with Environment Canada’s senior climatologist David Phillips. With winter officially arriving next Wednesday, what can we expect? a white Christmas? Cold ? Snow? • Jim Lang reminds us while preparing for this holiday season, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) encourages Ontarians to put safety first when buying and installing festive lighting and décor. ESA has compiled a list of 10 safety tips to help you and your loved ones stay safe this holiday season. • Ann Rohmer lo...
Dec 17, 2022•55 min•Ep. 326
