The FEED

Women Entrepreneurs / Retirement Reality / Vaughan Mayor-February / Pink Shirt Day Concert / Law & Order Toronto

Dr. Jean Augustine / Dr. Allan Grill / 360kids / BlueDoor / Pickleball Courts / Buffalo Airport

Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Jean Augustine about her motion to the House of Commons in 1995 recognizing February as Black History Month. She shares her thoughts on its impact today. Ann Rohmer looks at the $3.1 Billion healthcare deal between the Federal Government and the Province of Ontario and York Region's share with Dr. Allan Grill Tina Cortese and Glynn Perkins have information about homelessness and two support groups: 360Kids and BlueDoor Jim Lang talks Pickleball Courts Shaliza Bacchus d...

Heart & Stroke / Bothwell-Accurate Company / Employee Survey / Superbowl Preview / Dru

Hate Crimes / Hamas Hostage / The Aging In Place Movement / Culture Shift Tour / Chinese New Year

Ann Rohmer is with Noah Shack to discuss The United Jewish Appeal indicating an increase in hate crimes since start of Israel Hamas war Tina Cortese speaks with Michael Levy who shares his story of terror and hope. His brother Or was captured by Hamas and his sister in law was murdered. Ann Rohmer introduces us to The Aging In Place Movement that aims to help older adults stay at home in their later years instead of moving into other senior housing options. Jim Lang has information on The Cultur...

OMA Health Care Proposal / Dry February / Black History Month / Underground Comedy Railroad / Pamela Wallen Cat Book

Ann Rohmer is with Andrew Park the President of the Ontario Doctor's Association to discuss the Ontario Medical Associations healthcare proposal. As we wrap up the first month of 2024, many are already preparing for Dry February. Jim Lang with the alcohol-free fundraiser. Next weekend, the Aurora Black Community Association is hosting a gala to celebrate food, music and culture. Glynn Perkins has a preview. Shaliza Bacchus is with Keesha Brownie on The Underground Comedy Railroad Tour; the first...

COVID, Flu, RSV / NHLPA Mental Health / Media Smarts / Vaughan Mayor / Richmond Hill Library

Ann Rohmer looks at the triple-threat; flu, RSV and COVID with Oak Valley Health Jim Lang discusses the National Hockey League Player's Association launch of the "First Line Program for Mental Health" Shaliza Bacchus looks into a media literacy program for teens called Media Smarts Ann Rohmer has the monthly check in with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca. Glynn Perkins looks at the Richmond Hill Library where art becomes an experience....

Charity Donations / Principals Council / Fire Safety / Native Earth Performing Arts / The Lost Expedition Book

Ann Rohmer is with Pattie Lovett-Reid, a financial expert and CanadaHelps brand ambassador to discuss the decline of charitable donations. Jim Lang speaks with a representative from Ontario Principals' Council about the staffing shortages that are impacting learning in our schools Ann Rohmer speaks with Vaughan's Fire Chief, Andy Zvanitajs who has some reminders to keep you and your family safe. Shaliza Bacchus is with Joelle Peters, the Artistic Director of the The Native Earth Performing Arts ...

Laurie Campbell - Debt Solutions Expert / CIBC Poll / RED January / Fitness Trends / Clare Kumar - Productivity Coach

Ann Rohmer speaks with Laurie Campbell, a Debt Solutions Expert Tina Cortese has details on a new CIBC poll that indicates that Canadians are making getting out of debt a priority. Jim Lang looks at the latest exercise trends to start your new year fitness routine. Shaliza Bacchus discusses ways to make those newly initiated lifestyle changes stick.

Peace by PEACE / Vaughan Mayor / Border Services / ALS Super Fund / Homelessness Fundraiser / Spot Music Hub

Ann Rohmer is with Amandeep Sidhu from Peace by PEACE, a unique conflict resolution and community-building program for elementary school students in York Region. Ann Rohmer has the monthly check in with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca, who looks back at the year that was and what's in store for 2024. If you are travelling over the holidays, your return to Canada includes a meeting with customs officers, Glynn Perkins has a day in the life of the Canadian Border Services. Jim Lang is with former pr...

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois - 2024 Food Price Report / York Region Food Bank Update / Women's Economic Security Program / Expanded Hiring / Dr. Deanne Simms - Managing Your Child's Holiday Expectations / Black Girl Hockey Club

Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr.Sylvain Charlebois, the lead author of the 2024 Food Price Report. Shaliza Bacchus looks at food banks across York Region and across the country that are witnessing more clients than ever. Glynn Perkins is with The Women’s Economic Security Program (WESP) to discuss how small businesses are the backbone of the economy, but labour shortages continue to impact revenue, and according to the provincial government, hiring women may be a solution. While experts suggest the 20...

Suicide Helpline / YRP Festive Ride Campaign / Canadian Blood Services / Winter Forecast / ABC Literacy / Badminton Qualifiers

Ann Rohmer has details on Canada's 988 helpline, which gives people access to suicide prevention services via call or text. Glynn Perkins looks at this year's York Regional Police Festive Ride Campaign. Bailey Higgins discusses the Canadian Blood Services call for more donations at the Brampton Plasma Donation Centre. Ann Rohmer is with Environment Canada's Senior Climatologist David Phillips and the winter forecast. Tina Cortese talks about ABC Connect for Learning which has a new digital liter...

Dr. Isaac Bogoch / Dr. Stephanie Liu / MNP LTD Survey / Inflation Isolation / Money Coaches Canada / Dan Giancola / When Brothers Speak

Ann Romer speaks with Dr. Isaac Bogoch about the rising numbers of Covid cases and receives some advice. Tina Cortese is with the founder of By Dr Mom - Dr. Stephanie Liu, who discusses when to take children to the ER and when to avoid unnecessary hospital visits. Ann Rohmer looks at a recent MNP LTD survey that reveals how and why inflation can lead to isolation. Ann Romer is with Money Coaches Canada to discuss how to cope financially and mentally with inflation isolation. Jim Lang speaks with...

Giving Tuesday / Christmas With The Clemons / Southlake Organ Donations / Vaughan Mayor / Gen-Connect / Office Etiquette

Ann Rohmer reminds us about Giving Tuesday. Jim Lang has information on Christmas With The Clemons, which has become a beloved Canadian tradition, and this year marks the 7th annual performance and fundraiser designed to get everyone in the Christmas spirit and in the spirit of giving. Hosted by Michael “Pinball” Clemons, the proceeds will support marginalized and racialized youth in our community through the gift of education. With more than $750,000 raised to date, the Pinball Clemons Foundati...

Retail Council of Canada - Leger Poll / Town of Newmarket Holiday Drive / Women Abuse Prevention Month / Diabetes Bus / Kinark Autism Services / Andy Kim Christmas / Folk Legend Sylvia Tyson

Ann Rohmer has information about a Retail Council of Canada/Leger poll. Holiday Cheer or Holiday Fear? Jim Lang looks at how the Town of Newmarket welcomes residents to participate in annual holiday food and toy drive by bringing in non-perishable foods, toiletries and unwrapped toys. All donations will go towards filling the shelves at the Newmarket Food Pantry and local Salvation Army. Ann Rohmer discusses Women Abuse Prevention Month. Intimate partner abuse has been declared an epidemic in ov...

The General, The Astronaut, The Cadet / Holocaust Education / Diwali Celebrations / World Kindness Day

Ann Rohmer speaks with: Honourable Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer. A World War 2 Veteran, one of THE most decorated in Canada who is almost 100 years old. Jeremy Hansen who is training for a mission to the moon. Exemplary military record. Allister Christie, a 13 year old Air Cadet who dedicates all of his spare time to Cadets, and whose goal is to enter the military when he's of age. As great Canadians (past, present and future) what Remembrance Day means to each of them. There are several wa...

Dr Mekalai Kumanan, Pres OCFP/Lorrie Reynolds-Breast Screening Southlake Medical Centre/Journey of Aging- Dr. Tamara Daly, Prof of Health Policy and Equity, York U., Mackenzie Health, City of Vaughan/Scholarship Programs-Minister of Colleges & Universities- Jill Dunlop/Nedda Sarshar- York Region Film Maker Debut film -Unibrow-at Reel Asian Film Festival/Ann Rohmer Green Hydrogen

FAMILY DOCS CRISIS – ANN – a new survey from the Ontario College of Family Physicians, which warns that one in four people in the province could be without a family doctor by 2026 due to a worsening crisis; more than 4 million Ontarians will be without a family doctor by 2026 BREAST SCREENING – GLYNN with Lorrie Reynolds, Director, Central Regional Cancer Program at Southlake Regional Health Centre; Ontario is lowering the age for regular, publicly funded breast cancer screenings from 50 to 40 s...

National Poppy Campaign / Jewish Community / Vaughan Mayor / Busy Pharmacies / Oak Valley Health / York Harmony Chorus

;Ann Rohmer speaks with Brian Harris, Provincial Poppy Chair The Royal Canadian Legion to discuss this year's Poppy Campaign, which has greater meaning this year because of wars, the world over (Israel-Hamas, Ukraine-Russia etc). Glynn Perkins is with Noah Shack, Vice President, Countering Antisemitism and Hate, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto Ann Rohmer has the monthly check in with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca. Shaliza Bacchus is with a Vaughan-based pharmacist discusses the recommended vac...

Steven Shulman, President and CEO of the Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA / Mohamad Fakih / Organization for Social Media Safety / CMHA York-Simcoe / Carjacking / Small and Medium Size Business Survey

Ann Rohmer is with Steven Shulman, President and CEO of the Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA He speaks out about the atrocities of the Israel-Hamas war, now into its 3rd week (by airtime) and the effect it's having on the lives of Jewish people around the world and here in the GTA. Ann Rohmer also speaks with Mohamad Fakih, a Lebanese-Canadian businessman and philanthropist. What Canada needs to do to save lives and secure lasting peace in the Middle East. Terrorist groups often use social media...

Roz Mogani / Thornhill MP Melissa Lantsman / Kevin Brown – CEO of Cobalt Safety Consulting / 2024 Salary Guide / Vaughan Plasma Donor Centre / CanadaHelps/Nanos Survey

Ann Rohmer with an update from downtown Jerusalem from Roz Mogan Glynn Perkins is with Thornhill MP Melissa Lantsman who spoke at Mel Lastman Square on Sunday night for an emergency rally for the people of Israel: to donate or to volunteer go to info@jewishtoronto.com Ann Rohmer is with Kevin Brown – CEO of Cobalt Safety Consulting and industry expert. Toronto’s “Confusing” Procurement Policy Under Fire, Suppresses Competition Experts Urge Mayor and Council to Publicly Articulate Qualifications ...

Food Banks Canada / York University Study / Ontario Pharmacists Association / Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer / United Way Stair Climb / Dylan Kalambay / KhaRå Martin - Black Community Mixtapes

Ann Rohmer looks at Food Banks Canada’s landmark Canada-wide Poverty Report Cards highlight deepening food insecurity and failures from all levels of government. Glynn Perkins has a York University study that finds how relatable, welcoming cities play large role in migrant success. Just how welcoming Toronto and other global cities are to migrants can play a large role in their success at navigating physical and social barriers to reestablish their careers, found York University researchers. The...

Jeanne Beker / Scott Wabano / Adam Vaughan / York Region Refugees / OMA President Dr. Andrew Park / Easter Seals

Ann Rohmer is with Janne Beker with an update on her breast cancer journey. October is breast cancer awareness month. Shaliza Bacchus is with Scott Wabano – two spirit Indigenous fashion creator. (Saturday is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Ann Rohmer speaks with former federal MP and former Toronto City Councillor Adam Vaughan with how the premier and the provincial government moves on after the Greenbelt flip flop Glynn Perkins at what the Region of York is doing to help as the numbe...

Dr. Barry Pakes - York Region Medical Officer of Health / Wild Willie's Book Reviews / Southlake Scanner / Port Birth Support / Myeloma Canada / Happy Work

Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Barry Pakes - York Region Medical Officer of Health to discuss the new updated Covid vaccine(s), wastewater and what it's telling officials about Covid this fall, clinics around York Region (when and where, pop-ups, and home visits in some cases) and how doctors are encouraging Covid and Flu vaccinations at the same time. Glynn Perkins looks at Southlake Regional Health centre, who unveiled a new, multi-million-dollar state of the art piece of equipment this week that will...

Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos / Modus Research / Mayor of Vaughan – Steven Del Duca / Erica Ehm - MuchMusic Documentary / Youth Sports

Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos, a long-term care advocate and professor at Ontario Tech University. A new report has been released by Ontario's ombudsman that revealed how the inspections process in the province's long-term care homes fell apart during the first several weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Glynn Perkins looks at Modus Research where some key findings include: The cost of living is having an increasing negative impact on Canadians’ financial well-being; Canadians say they...

Karl Subban / Terry Fox Run / Mothers March / Public Education / Golf Ontario / Dini Petty

Ann Rohmer looks at Online Betting with hockey dad Karl Subban Tina Cortese is with Terry Fox's older brother Fred on the 43rd annual Terry Fox run coming up on Sept 17th Glynn Perkins looks at Mothers Marching. The plan is to march along Yonge Street from Davis Drive to Gallagher-Murphy’s office at Mulock Drive on Sept. 17, the global day of action to end fossil fuels, to deliver the letters asking for the provincial government to take greater climate action. Shaliza Bacchus with a York Univers...

Education Minister Stephen Lecce / Ontario Medical Association President Dr. Andrew Park / York University Professor Tina K. Rapke / Performance Coach and Consultant Clare Kumar / Retail Council of Canada Back to School Survey / Salvation Army Richmond Hill Community Church Program

Ann Rohmer is with Education Minister Stephen Lecce on the updated curriculum, more student support and staffing for the new school year. Ann Rohmer speaks with the Ontario Medical Association President Dr. Andrew Park – stay up to date on vaccinations; screentime impact; support for kids who have fallen behind during the pandemic (socialization, mental health concerns, literacy) Kevin Frankish is with Tina K. Rapke – York University Professor on helping parents recognize first day anxiety and t...

Chris Allsop - Manager of Operations (GTA) Emergency Management for The Canadian Red Cross / Hydro One Survey / York Regional Police - Project Erase / Markham Mayor Framk Scarpitti - Markham Little Native Hockey Tournament / Fuerza Latina Community Services / Rude City

Ann Rohmer is with Chris Allsop - Manager of Operations (GTA) Emergency Management for The Canadian Red Cross to discuss what would you do in case of emergency? Floods/ Wildfires/ Quakes/ Tornadoes/ Gas Leaks - Would you know what to do? Kevin Frankish looks at a recent Hydro One survey that finds not enough Ontarians know the dangers of working on outdoor projects; putting themselves in danger; look up/down/underground - Hydro One shares 3 tips Glynn Perkins is with York Regional Police Project...

Dr. Isaac Bogoch / Professor Eric Kennedy / Professor Usman Khan / BlackNorth Connect / Vaughan Vikings / Sophia Fracassi

Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Isaac Bogoch: Here we go again?!; EG.5 - prevention+ protection, who is vulnerable, what are the short and long term effects and are boosters and masking in our future? Kevin Frankish is with Professor Eric Kennedy from York University to discuss the wildfires in Hawaii - common or climate change? Glynn Perkins speaks with Professor Usman Khan from York University about the heavy rains and power outages in Ottawa Ann Rohmer discusses the BlackNorth Connect Program that ind...

CNE General Manager / Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade / Richmond Hill MP Majid Jowhari / Grammy Award Winning Producer Chris Birkett / The Real George Michael Film Director Simon Napier-Bell

Ann Rohmer is with the General Manager of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE); which opens on Friday August 18th, to talk about the history, the memories, the famous and what’s new this year Ann Rohmer has her monthly check-in with Vaughan’s Mayor Steven Del Duca; including initiative to prevent vehicle theft. Jim Lang speaks with Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, on last week’s monthly employment numbers released by Statistics Canada, which showed that whi...

Patrice Barnes, PA to The Minister of Education / CAA Insurance Company - Auto Theft Survey / Career Change Survey / TD Financial Worries Survey / Cats Only Vet Clinic / Sarah Marrs from LaineyGossip - Barbie Movie Impact

Ann Rohmer is with Patrice Barnes, PA to The Minister of Education about the province’s plan to strengthen reading, writing, math & STEM disciplines, refocus school boards on academic achievement and life/job skills. Glynn Perkins discusses a recent survey that was conducted on behalf of CAA Insurance Company that found a growing number of Ontarians have significant concerns about vehicle theft. The findings indicate that almost half of respondents (47 per cent) are very concerned about auto...

Dave Korzinski - Research Director at the Angus Reid Institute / Janet Gray from Money Coaches Canada / York Region Paramedics / Affordable Housing Solution For Black Youth In York Region / Life on Mars - York University / Announcer and Commentator - Steve Fleck

Ann Rohmer is with Dave Korzinski - Research Director at the Angus Reid Institute to discuss a recent Angus Reid survey, the BoC's recent interest rate hike (the 10th in 1.5 years) is putting tremendous pressure on Canadians already struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. Ann Rohmer is with Janet Gray from Money Coaches Canada. Our nation saw its lowest rates in history last decade. Canadians are NOT prepared for the current high interest rates. Smart survival tips. Jim Lang looks ...