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The FEED

105.9 The Region
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THE FEED is a weekly news magazine that goes behind the scenes and into more depth on the stories we have reported throughout the week or presents stories that need more time to tell. Hosted by Ann Rohmer, hear compelling interviews, local stories and local personalities - listen to The Feed weekly for the stories of York Region.
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2021-03-06 - Vaccine Basics / Rhonda Taylor / Local and Regional Councillor Sunder Singh / Parkinson’s Doc

Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Samantha Hill from the Ontario Medical Association to help us understand the various vaccines available and their differences. Tina Cortese introduces us to CIBC women who have been juggling childcare; career and finances over the last year. Jim Lang speaks with the author of 'Offside', Ronda Taylor and discusses her experience in the hockey world, sexism and the challenges that she faced as a female player. Tina then speaks with Local and Regional Councillor Sunder Si...

Mar 06, 2021•56 min•Ep. 235

2021-02-27 - Avoiding a Third Wave / Pharmacy Association / York Region's CEO Chairman Wayne Emmerson / RRSP Deadline / 36 Golden Retrievers

Ann Rohmer speaks about the Ontario Medical Association's advice to the Provincial Government to avoid a third wave of COVID-19. Tina Cortese discusses how your local pharmacy will be involved in the vaccine roll-out and also talks to York Region's CEO Chairman Wayne Emmerson on how things are going after the first week of York Region being in the 'Red Zone'. With the RRSP deadline on March 1st, Jim Lang discusses making a contribution during these challenging times. Karen Johnson looks at how a...

Feb 27, 2021•49 min•Ep. 234

2021-02-20 - MPP Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria / Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub / Heart & Stroke Month and more

Ann Rohmer speaks to the Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction MPP Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria about the Small Business Relief Grant and recaps the supports available for small businesses. Afua Baah introduces us to the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program that supports black entrepreneurs and business owners. Since it is Heart & Stroke Month, Jim Lang interviews a couple who have battled heart disease together. Karen Johnson tells us about how technology can help with depres...

Feb 20, 2021•54 min•Ep. 233

2021-02-13 - Postponing March Break / Honours Student / Family Day / Urban Plan

Ann Rohmer speaks to Education Minister Stephen Lecce on the provincial government’s decision to postpone the March break Tina Cortese discusses how the education unions across the province who are not in favour of postponing the March break. Afua Baah interviews a grade 11 Vaughan Honours student -- Viola Desmond Jim Lange speaks to Dr. Sharma on how to celebrate Family Day with our families even after we’ve been in close quarters for almost a year! Tina Cortese introduces us to some fun & ...

Feb 13, 2021•53 min•Ep. 232

2021-02-06 - Cortelucci Vaughan Hospital / Crupi Family / Black History Month / Tyler Shaw / Superbowl LV

Tina Cortese speaks to Mackenzie Health’s Cortelucci Vaughan Hospital which will be open to COVID-19 patients as of Feb 7. After Joe Crupi died of coronavirus in December his family has been fundraising for Toronto General Hospital and Markham Stouffville Hospital. Ann Rohmer talks to Luciana Crupi with how much has been raised and where the money will go February is Black history month and Afua Baah reminds us of the celebratory events happening in Newmarket. 105.9 The Region's music director C...

Feb 06, 2021•51 min•Ep. 231

2021-01-30 - COVID - 1 Year Later / Combating Misinformation / Dry February / Blue Door / Junior Hockey

Tina Cortese speaks with the President of the Canadian Medical Association after the one-year anniversary of the first reported case of COVID-19 and tries to answer the question "where do we go from here?" Ann Rohmer fills us in on a new campaign to combat misinformation about the virus and the vaccine as well as how the Canadian Cancer Society is encouraging Canadians to go alcohol free in February and donate instead to this cancer fundraiser. Afua Baah introduces us to Blue Door and how they a...

Jan 30, 2021•55 min•Ep. 230

2021-01-23 - Ontario Chamber of Commerce President Rocco Rossi / Phone Help / Behind the Mask / Up Your Life Guide / Al Strachan

Ann Rohmer speaks with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce President Rocco Rossi on the devastating impact of the stay at home order on businesses Tina Cortese discusses the dedicated phone line that CMHA York Region and South Simcoe have set up to help those struggling with anxiety, depression, stress Behind the Mask – Karen Johnson brings us a story of one doctor’s experience throughout this pandemic. Afua Baah introduces us to the Up Your Life Guide – a guide of more than 400 community resource l...

Jan 23, 2021•57 min•Ep. 229

2021-01-16 - Online Learning / Mental Health Support / Democrats Abroad / Aviation Lawyer

Online learning – Tina Cortese looks into the impact of extended online learning on students. With Blue Monday just around the corner, mental health issues like anxiety & depression are at an all-time high as we continue to struggle through the pandemic. Karen Johnson talks about new free internet programs that are available to help Democrats Abroad – Ann Rohmer takes a look ahead to next Wednesday’s (January 20th) Presidential inauguration. American Professor – Afua Baah speaks to a York Un...

Jan 16, 2021•50 min•Ep. 228
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