• Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Alan Grill on how to prevent, protect and yet enjoy the holidays with family & friends. • Kevin Frankish discusses how the digital health platform FELIX can help with accessing mental health supports; the stress and anxiety that the holidays may trigger. • Ann Rohmer has details about the Abacus Data survey "Holiday Celebrations Reborn". This year, only 12% intend to restrict their holiday plans to household members only. • Tina Cortese looks into KPMG’s new surv...
Dec 10, 2022•56 min•Ep. 325
On this week's episode, host Ann Rohmer discusses ALS with the ALS SOCIETY, delving into what the disease does, fundraising and hopes for a cure. Jim LLang builds on this narrative speaking with Mark Kirton , a former Toronto Maple Leaf about his ALS story and his time with Borje Salming during his last visit to Toronto. Tina covers the local angle speaking with Andrew Darke, a York Region resident also waging his own battle with ALS. In our continuing series with CAA, Kevin speaks with Teresa D...
Dec 03, 2022•53 min•Ep. 324
As we build towards the holidays and Giving Tuesday, Ann Rohmer meets with Canada Helps to discuss the need for charities in the next few months and Canadians plans to give. She also meets with FedEx Express to discuss the findings of their later consumer survey and plans for Holiday Shopping. Jim meets with the Town of Newmarket to catch up on the plans for the Outdoor Rink as well as discussing the renovation plans with the historied Unionville Curling Club. Tina talks travel with CheapOair wh...
Nov 26, 2022•56 min•Ep. 323
• Ann Rohmer and Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca • Ann Rohmer and Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti • Jim Lang and Richmond Hill Mayor David West • Jim Lang and Newmarket Mayor John Taylor • Kevin Frankish and Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas • Kevin Frankish and King Mayor Steve Pellegrini • Kevin Frankish and Georgina Mayor GEORGINA Margaret Quirk • Glynn Perkins and Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt • Glynn Perkins and East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson
Nov 19, 2022•57 min•Ep. 322
Ann Rohmer has a Healthcare Status Update with Dr. Andrew Arcand - Chief of Emergency Medicine at Oak Valley; hospitals are overwhelmed Ann Rohmer discusses paediatric concerns with Dr Anna Banerji, an infectious diseases specialist; rise of respiratory illnesses in children and the impact on paediatric care. Kevin Frankish speaks with Evanne Rae Fisher. Story of Perseverance, Thanks and Survival: The David Foster Foundation helps two-time heart transplant recipient reach her 18th birthday. With...
Nov 12, 2022•53 min•Ep. 321
Ann Rohmer speaks with President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Dan Kelly about the challenges small businesses are facing right now and what needs to be done by governments, consumers and the retailers themselves (who are barely hanging on by a thread) to survive while they are still recovering from the effects of the pandemic. Kevin Frankish is with Jason Storsley - SVP of Everyday Banking & Client Growth at RBC. The recent results of a survey found 59 per cent ...
Nov 05, 2022•53 min•Ep. 320
• Ann Rohmer speaks with Pattie Lovett-Reid – Home Equity Bank – Chief Financial Commentator on how to save during these challenging financial times and how to survive the current financial storm. • Tina Cortese is with the President and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) who discusses the annual labour survey showing that shows labour & skills shortages are harming the Canadian economy with losses totalling nearly $13B • Kevin Frankish looks at some Halloween road safety re...
Oct 29, 2022•52 min•Ep. 319
Ann Rohmer has an exclusive and emotional conversation with former Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders about the recent loss of 4 officers, the unique calling of those who choose policing and how officers react to such losses? Ann Rohmer speaks with Stephen LeDrew about the importance of the municipal vote. Tina Cortese introduces us to Apathy is Boring which is a non-partisan, charitable organization that supports and educates youth to be active and contributing citizens in Canada's democracy. T...
Oct 22, 2022•54 min•Ep. 318
Ann Rohmer is with Professor Deonandan - discussion about BQ1.1 ....the fascinating & frightening details; another C-19 wave in the coming months? Will the Omicron tailored vaccine now going into arms work against this new and challenging strain? What are the true Covid numbers these days (which are no longer being reported) Despite concerns that the economy might be headed for recession, Canada’s small-and medium-sized business (SMBs) leaders are banking on big growth in the next three year...
Oct 15, 2022•52 min•Ep. 317
• Ann Rohmer speaks with Craig Alexander – Chief Economist at Deloitte Canada; is a recession inevitable? What can we do now to save for the days ahead? • As we approach World Mental Health Day on October 10, a new Ipsos Poll conducted on behalf of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) reveals that three in ten (31%) Ontarians aged 18+ are affected by mental health issues. This equates to an astonishing 3.5 million adults in Ontario, of which three-quarters (75%) clai...
Oct 08, 2022•55 min•Ep. 316
Ann Rohmer speaks with broadcaster, fashion editor and author Jeanne Beker who shares her breast cancer journey as we kick off Breast Cancer awareness month Kevin Frankish discusses the School Safety Patrol Program with Teresa DeFelice from the CAA. Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Jacqueline Gibbons ; a highly regarded Canadian professor whose father flew planes in World War I and World War II, has researched and written a majestic and profound history documenting the evolution of human flight in a compe...
Oct 01, 2022•55 min•Ep. 315
• Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Alika Lafontaine, an Anaesthesiologist at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Grande Prairie and Associate Clinical Professor in the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, was recently chosen as the first-ever indigenous president of the Canadian Medical Association. • Jim Lang is with Wanda Brascoupé, Bear Clan, Kanien'keha, Skarù rę', and Anishinabe. She was on the feed several weeks back speaking about the Indigenous People’s Solidarity Fund and I...
Sep 24, 2022•52 min•Ep. 314
• Ann Rohmer speaks with former Lieutenant Governor David Onley about his memories of the Queen. • Ann Rohmer also speaks with Dr. Zain Chagla about most Ontario students and teachers being back to "in person learning" full-time. How will they protect against C-19 this fall without Covid restrictions in place? The Ontario vaccine journey continues. 6 months to 5 years: The pediatric vaccine, 5 to 11: The booster and the Omicron specific vaccine now available to 70+ and immune compromised, 18 and...
Sep 17, 2022•49 min•Ep. 313
• Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Isaac Bogoch about the province's new fall Covid approach which includes the scrapping of the 5 day isolation rule, the Omicron specific vaccine, kids 5 to 11 booster now eligible, Moore's claim that restrictions will not be needed this fall, Lecce's guarantee that schools will remain open (although may save that for Dr.Chagla next week) and Fauci's suggestion that a once a year C-19 vaccine is possible in the U.S. Will wrap it up with Bogoch's suggestions on what to...
Sep 10, 2022•56 min•Ep. 312
• Ann Rohmer is with Annie Kidder – Executive Director of People for Education with a lookahead to the new school hear; a mentally healthy return to the classroom; how to support public education and help our children catch up • Kevin Frankish speaks with Teresa Di Felice from the CAA. This month’s conversation is about safety in school zones. • Tina Cortese discusses student anxiety with clinical psychologist Dr. Monica Vermani - Overcoming Back-to-School Worry and Anxiety for Kids and Parents ...
Sep 03, 2022•54 min•Ep. 311
Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Andrew Arcand, Chief of Emergency Medicine at Markham Stouffville Hospital, he discusses the hospital’s three core issues: a sudden surge of patients, a lack of beds and a shortage of staff. Ann Rohmer looks at back to school shopping. According to Retail Council of Canada's (RCC) just released Back-to-School 2022 Shopping Survey, almost 86.3% of Canadians make back to school purchases. Apparel is the top spending category, followed by books and personal and home elect...
Aug 27, 2022•58 min•Ep. 310
• Ann Rohmer speaks with the Ontario Medical Association President Dr. Rose Zacharias. Ontarians will soon return to school, the workplace and public gatherings in greater numbers, yet we are still in the seventh wave of the COVID pandemic. The health-care system is bursting at the seams and we are facing a potentially bad flu season for the first time in three years. The Ontario Medical Association has assembled a panel of physicians to discuss what living with COVID could look like in the comi...
Aug 20, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 309
• Ann Rohmer is with Cathryn Hoy – President of the Ontario Nurses’ Association. Their discussion includes the shortages of nurses, with many leaving the profession. The Ontario Nurses Association and other nursing groups have urged the government to repeal legislation that capped wage increases for public sector workers -- including nurses -- for three years, saying it would help with recruitment and retention. • Tina Cortese speaks with the chair of Internationally Trained Physicians of Ontari...
Aug 13, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 308
• In this two part series for THE FEED, Kevin Frankish visits the York Regional Police 911 Communications Centre in Aurora • As camping increasingly becomes the most viable vacation option this summer, Scouts Canada (the country’s leading co-ed youth organization) surveyed its 46,704 members to name Canada’s ‘most epic’ campsite. On behalf of all Canadians, the survey also explored many decision-making questions that are critical to finding the best campsite for any level or type of adventure. A...
Aug 06, 2022•57 min•Ep. 307
• Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Anthony La Delfa - Infection Control Lead with Oak Valley Health about Monkey Pox: The signs, symptoms, protection and prevention. • Ann Rohmer speaks with a man who shares his story and experience with Monkey Pox. • Ann Rohmer also speaks with a spokesperson from the Suzuki Foundation about the recent record-breaking heat around the globe (often in places ill-prepared to deal with it) and a sharp increas in the number of wildfires raging worldwide...two sure signs t...
Jul 30, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 306
• Ann Rohmer speaks with Colin Furness - Infection-control epidemiologist and an assistant professor at the University of Toronto to get his take on the Moderna vaccine for the “wee little ones”; booster hesitancy; and the latest on this summer wave • Ann Rohmer is with Tim Hudak – CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association. They discuss finding solutions to increase housing supply • Kevin Frankish talks with Joanne Russo of Russo Corp in Aurora; a hands-on boutique style firm that specializes i...
Jul 23, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 305
• Ann Rohmer speaks with Laurie Campbell, Director of Client Financial Wellness at Bromwich + Smith; Bank of Canada’s aggressive rate hike of a full percentage point; fallout? Survival tips • Kevin Frankish looks into productivity trends since the shift to remote work with Robert Hosking from the ROBERT HALF GROUP, including specific times of day productivity increases and the days of the week employees get more done. • Ann Rohmer discusses the emergency room crisis with Dr. David Carr - Associa...
Jul 16, 2022•59 min•Ep. 304
• Ann Rohmer speaks with York Region Public Health Associate Medical Officer of Health Dr. Joanne Fernandes about summer case counts? 2nd booster? Variant update? • Glynn Perkins is with a Canadian Border Services Association spokesperson about how to maketravel quicker and move more efficiently. • Tina Cortes has a new report from KPMG in Canada about how family businesses have been able to reinvent themselves, stay competitive and achieve multi-generational success. • Jim Lang looks into the d...
Jul 09, 2022•56 min•Ep. 303
• Ann Rohmer speaks with Kevin Forget of Destination Ontario who reminds listeners that there are great vacation spots in the province and right here in York region and shares some budget friendly ideas. • Ann Rohmer also speaks with Barbara Byers from The Lifesaving Society where the discussion focuses on pool safety and drowning prevention. • Kevin Frankish looks into the CAA Southern Ontario and the results of their surveys about distracted and drug-impaired driving. • Ann Rohmer looks at Gol...
Jul 02, 2022•57 min•Ep. 302
• Ann Rohmer is with Kelley Keehn, an expert on all things money; personal finance educator and author – how to cope with effects of inflation on a personal level and how to prepare for a recession. Tina Cortese discusses a recent IPSOS survey with Gregory Jack - Vice President at IPSOS about the rising cost of living has gone from being a fact of life or mild annoyance to the main source of financial anxiety. According to a new Ipsos poll, 85 per cent of respondents are stressed their income wo...
Jun 25, 2022•47 min•Ep. 301
• Ann Rohmer opens this episode with information about Monkey Pox, its origins, signs, symptoms, transmissibility, treatable. The medical facts from The W.H.O. & York Region Public Health. • Tina Cortese reminds us that Canadian Blood Services says it is struggling to replenish a critically low national supply caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization says the virus that has persisted since March 2020 has resulted in the smallest donor base in a decade. • Jim Lang speaks with Blake A...
Jun 18, 2022•53 min•Ep. 300
Ann Rohmer is with Food Banks Canada discussing newly released data from Food Banks Canada on how more Canadians report they are facing hunger and food insecurity due to rising inflation and housing costs. The nation's leading charitable organization that's focused on relieving hunger today and preventing hunger tomorrow, Food Banks Canada's data shows that one-in-five (an estimated 7 million) Canadians now report going hungry — with 23% reporting that they are eating less "than they think they ...
Jun 11, 2022•52 min•Ep. 299
• Ann Rohmer looks into the issue of making our schools safe. As the nation continues to mourn the horrific shooting at a Texas elementary school last week, one advocate is in Albany this week pushing for legislation to make schools safer. Lori Alhadeff, the mother of a student killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Florida in 2018 is hoping to get Alyssa’s Law passed in New York. If it does, schools in New York would be equipped with at least one panic button in cases of emergenc...
Jun 04, 2022•55 min•Ep. 298
• Ann Rohmer is with TVO’S Steve Paikin. They talk about the Provincial campaign as we head into the last weekend before voting day on June 2nd. • Burnout is a growing issue for many workers, including those who have flexible schedules, new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows. In a survey of more than 500 professionals in Canada, 38 per cent of respondents said they are more burned out now than a year ago. Results are similar to a 2021 poll, suggesting m...
May 28, 2022•47 min•Ep. 297
Ann Rohmer is with York Region's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Barry Pakes. The May 24th long weekend is the unofficial start of summer. Can residents hope for a calm COVID summer? Kevin Frankish speaks with the Ontario Medical Association President Dr. Rose Zacharias. Fixing wait times, mental health and doctor shortages in the Peel and York regions are priorities as the provincial election nears. The OMA has pulled together statistics that show what work needs to be done to improve health care...
May 21, 2022•57 min•Ep. 296
