NOW and NEXT
By Dave Trafford
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Welcome In!
This is NOW and NEXT:
What’s happening NOW and how does that inform what’s happening NEXT?
Veteran journalist and “Recovering News Director”, Dave Trafford hosts and produces this weekly news commentary podcast. It offers made-in-Canada, independent, unique analysis of the current stories and issues affecting your family, your business, your health, and your pocketbook.
Based in Toronto, NOW and NEXT offers insights on local, provincial, national and international issues.
Regular contributors include our bi-weekly RoundTable with the Now and Next C.A.S.T (Comms and Strategy Team!)
NEXT: Subscribe to the podcast!
This is NOW and NEXT:
What’s happening NOW and how does that inform what’s happening NEXT?
Veteran journalist and “Recovering News Director”, Dave Trafford hosts and produces this weekly news commentary podcast. It offers made-in-Canada, independent, unique analysis of the current stories and issues affecting your family, your business, your health, and your pocketbook.
Based in Toronto, NOW and NEXT offers insights on local, provincial, national and international issues.
Regular contributors include our bi-weekly RoundTable with the Now and Next C.A.S.T (Comms and Strategy Team!)
- Lindsay Broadhead brings her comms experience and insights base on her time leading teams in the private and public sectors.
- Bob Reid applies his earned experience as a major market journalist and a Senior Advisor to the Premier of Ontario to his analysis of the communications "Touchdowns and Fumbles".
- Anne Marie Aikins is a "media relations maven", a sought after pundit and speaker, and a strategic comms adviser specializing in public transit in Ontario.
NEXT: Subscribe to the podcast!
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Big Ideas, Bigger Problems - When Political Messaging Works—and When It Fails
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May 01, 2026 |
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From Apollo 11 to Artemis ll. From the Earth to the Moon
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Poilievre wants to kill hi-speed rail and remembering Stephen Lewis
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Avi Lewis sets a new tone and message for the NDP and Air Canada gets it wrong in both languages
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Radio Days with Jim Richards - What resonates more: the provincial budget or the Jays' home opener?
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Where did $50m in unredeemed booze bottle deposits go?
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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The Ledge is FINALLY back in Session!
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Truth, Trust & Technology - AI Communications and Patriotic Journalism
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Just one more reason why it's not a good idea for Police to Investigate Police
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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What does Doug Ford have to hide
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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From Trade Wars to Shooting Wars: Insights from Futurist Richard Worzel
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Mar 14, 2026 |
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Are the Iran Air Strikes Working?
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Poilievre’s “Stoic” Pivot - Inside the Strategy Behind His New Political Tone
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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John Tory Won't Challenge Olivia Chow
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Doug Ford's son-in-law facing 15 Toronto Police Charges
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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RADIO DAYS with John Moore: Do we REALLY need to shop on Family Day?
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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From Tumbler Ridge to Parliament Hill - the Messager makes the Message
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Party for Two with Jerry Agar - Toronto's Snow Removal Strategy: WAIT FOR WARMER WEATHER
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Access to Information in Canada is marred by Delays, Redactions, and Rising Costs
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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CKTB Radio Days with Gene Valaitis - Donald Trump's Racist Troll Social Post
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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RADIO DAYS with Gene Valaitis: World Cup Collector Condoms; Pierre Poilievre's new tone; and CRA workers sleeping on the job (LITERALLY!)
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Feb 07, 2026 |
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RADIO DAYS on Moore in the Morning: A jaw-dropper for Marit Stiles and Boozing at Dawn during the Olympics
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Feb 07, 2026 |
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From Davos to Deepfakes: How Trust, Leadership, and Political Communication Are Being Redefined
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Doug Ford wants a fourth majority and Olivia Chow unveils her election year budget
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Radio Days with Gene Valaitis: Is the Davos Speech blowing up on Carney?
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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How does Carney's New World View change NATO?
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Trump Blinks in the Face of NATO pressure
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: TTC Money-back-guarantee and Quebec wants to regulate schoolyard snowbanks?
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: Niagara's refresh/rebrand and Trump Eulogizes Rob Reiner
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: All Hail Joe Bowen and the OPP probes a Skills Development Fund Recipient
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: Luxury Home Tax Hikes inToronto and Out of Control Healthcare Billings
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: Still no delivery date "Soon Come Express" aka The Eglinton Crosstown.
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL:Wipers Up? Wipers Down? Gene and Dave tackle the pressing questions!
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Amelia Earhart inspired to fly when she visited Armour Heights in Toronto
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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REMEMBRANCE DAY SPECIAL: The story of William Barker - the most decorated member of Canada's armed forces
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Olivia Chow's Communications Crisis
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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When is a Protest an Insurrection
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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There's no stopping a missile attack on Canada
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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Mark, the Monarchy and the Canadian RESET
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May 31, 2025 |
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Politics, Petitions, and Pete Rose
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May 15, 2025 |
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Carney's Minority Challenge and Chow's Congestion Gamble
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May 02, 2025 |
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Do Election Debates Move the Needle?
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Canada Need a WAR-TIME PM: Trust, Tariffs & Trump’s Shadow
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Carney starts fast Opinion polls show the Canadian federal election is a real horse race!
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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The WRIT RACE has started. Canadians are going to the polls April 28th
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Mar 23, 2025 |
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"Look into yourself!" We're headed to the polls in Canada
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Trump says he respects Ford but survey says Canadians aren't all that crazy about the US
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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The Carney Coronation Resets the Federal Liberal Party
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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It will be hard to come back from US betrayal
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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Missing Christie Blatchford
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Our Now and Next C.A.S.T. weighs in on the Ontario WRIT RACE
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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What will the NEXT NORMAL look like in 2025?
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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We head into 2025 facing a Perfect Political Storm in Ottawa and Washington.
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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A political bombshell sets the tone for the holidays on Parliament Hill
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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NOW and NEXT LIVE from the PAAC Conference in Toronto
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Phil Verster's time as Metrolinx CEO has been an unmitigated, abject disaster for public transit in the GTHA
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Does it really make sense for pollsters to track "the Black Vote" in America?
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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From RFK's Big Mac Order to Southeby's latest offering - it's all BANANAS!
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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NORAD's former Director of Ops says Trump's re-election makes the world a more dangerous place.
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Nov 16, 2024 |
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There were nearly 3.5 million visits to Toronto food banks in the last year.
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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It's TRUMP 2.Oh No!
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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CBC President and CEO pours gasoline on the fiery debate over Conservative calls to defund the Corps
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Taylor Swift helps improve Toronto's infrastructure and META fires staffers who misuse UberEats coupons
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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The NEW media strategy for Kamala Harris and Justin Trudeau
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Big changes at CFRB fifteen years ago!
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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The Middle East is on the "brink of an imminent catastrophe"
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Trudeau and Singh hit the skids. How soon will they hit the hustings?
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Trump blew the debate but will that move the needle for Harris?
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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After one year on the job, how does Mayor Olivia Chow score on her first annual report card?
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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The last 30 days of the US Presidential Campaign played out like a Netflix series - written and performed in real time.
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Jul 27, 2024 |
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Trump walks away from a bullet. Biden's stopped by COVID
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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BONUS: Why would it make sense for Justin Trudeau to fire Chrystia Freeland?
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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PM Trudeau's NATO commitment is meaningless. It's just another announcement.
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Going down with the political ship! Biden and Trudeau are headed for the iceberg.
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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It's too late for "the walk in the snow". Liberals are wandering in the wilderness with or without Trudeau.
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Calgary's water crisis is a #PoliticalFail. Toronto wilfully ignores history. And the federal capital gains tax prevents unwanted pregnancy.
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Russian cruise missiles are within range of Toronto as US allies ponder preparations for the possibility of a second Trump presidency
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Toronto couldn't afford a TTC Strike. Can the city afford a settlement?
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Super Heroes make all of us stronger. We hear Quisha Wint's experience as a live organ donor.
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May 30, 2024 |
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Are we commoditizing cancer as a form of entertainment?
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May 23, 2024 |
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We need to teach our kids the value of failure
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May 16, 2024 |
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Is the Toronto Police Service facing an integrity crisis?
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May 09, 2024 |
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The time has come to talk seriously about a Basic Guaranteed Income
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May 03, 2024 |
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What are we looking for in a Prime Minister?
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Apr 27, 2024 |
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Has the Trudeau government weaponized poverty?
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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The paper bag discussion at the LCBO misses the point - ENTIRELY!
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Will the US be a more dangerous place if Donald Trump wins or if he loses in November?
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Remembering the Honourable Roy McMurtry
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Can we achieve Truth and Reconciliation in the Mining Industry?
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Did Ottawa get it right with the Online Harm bill?
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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If we need an EXTRA day every four years, could we add it to the summer months?
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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We're BACK! "Back on Track" is the theme of the week and did you know human trafficking is happening in plain view and close to home?
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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What GOOD thing happened to you this week? We want to know! And we're making progress in reducing child poverty
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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A new UNICEF report says Canada is making progress when it comes to reducing child poverty
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Can we transition from a fossil fuel based economy and avoid a climate catastrophe?
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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An inspiring story in this Season of Giving. How a Toronto mom got her family out of a gangs and guns neighbourhood.
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Does the Federal Fall Economic Statement do enough to address the housing crisis?
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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The OpenAI drama is more than just fodder for a Netflix series
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Tribal politics has made liberalism meaningless
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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The best Xi and Biden can do is agree to crack down on fentanyl?
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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The Trudeau government's international student policy is creating more poverty in Canada
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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It's a NOW and NEXT Roundtable with Barb DiGiulio and Bob Reid
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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[SPECIAL] The Sky's No Limit - Women in Aviation
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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[SPECIAL] The Amelia Earhart Toronto connection
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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[SPECIAL] Who was William Barker? Canada's most decorated serviceman
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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The Beatles "Final" song is "meh" with a bullet
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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What did we learn from 2023 wildfire season in Canada?
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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100 stories celebrating 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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"Don't call me a quitter!" Behind the scenes at Story Studio Network
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Does antiquated computer coding put our financial institutions at risk?
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Can the Canada Disability Benefit really lift people out of poverty?
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne admits her government didn't do enough to support Ontarians living with disabilities
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Podcasters are the MOST TRUSTED media personalities! And how can a natural disaster pose a cyber threat?
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Reverend Michael Coren draws on his experience and offers insights into the Hamas terror attacks in Israel
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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How does the Ford government "Get 'er done" under the cloud of an RCMP investigation into the Greenbelt?
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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How does the world respond to the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel?
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Celebrating Caron Shepley.
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Excited to introduce the newest Trafford and introduce a new show from Story Studio Network
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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A NOW and NEXT BONUS: On the Ledge - you Ontario politics podcast is BACK!
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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The Greenbelt Dumpster Fire is fully involved! And meet Team Echo in North Bay!
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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The Anthony Rota story makes international news but there's next to no local media coverage in his hometown.
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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We're Back! What did I miss? Abacus Data CEO David Coletto has his finger on the political pulse in Canada
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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We shouldn't be surprised by Beta's move to block news from Facebook and Instagram. What's next?
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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I Had A Dream: And it was a newsroom Nightmare!
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Would you buy a gas driven car if there were no gas stations?
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Could Doug Ford fumble his way to a third majority and David Coletto says Trudeau may have reno'd his cabinet but it's no reset
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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What does the federal cabinet shakeup mean for the Canada Disability Benefit Act?
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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The Food Bank noise is getting loud in Canada. It's time to pay attention: Gerard Kennedy
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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It's time for Olivia Chow and Andrea Horwath to join arms to stand up to the Trudeau Liberals
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Happy Birthday MARIGOLD! Canadian wildfires are spoiling Minnesota's summer; and politics and crime collide with the Trump campaign
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Ageism isn't simply an HR issue, it's on full display in the birthday card aisle.
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Olivia Chow should be calling out Toronto MPs and Jagmeet Singh to bring the feds to the table with a cheque in hand.
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Matt Gurney from The LINE gives us the Start Up perspective on Bill C-18
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Two big questions. Does Chow have what it takes to fix Toronto? And what does new leadership look like post pandemic?
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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The Canadian government can't save Canadian media or journalism. Stop trying! You're making it worse!
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Barb DiGiulio & Kym Geddes weigh in News of the day AND why DT's not on the radio
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Shootings are down in Toronto but stats don't tell the whole story
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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If you missed me on the radio this morning, WELCOME to the NOW and NEXT Friday Thread!
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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Who's retiring? (Not me!) Hot enough for ya? Blame the warm Antarctic Winter. And Bob McCown's getting better - slowly.
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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The TTC can't run on time; MLSE fights its property tax bill; and Courtney Betty on the SCOTUS Affirmative Action ruling
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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No Google News search was used in the production of this podcast
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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What new skills have we developed because of the Pandemic?
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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It's FESTIVAL season! Mariposa celebrates 62 years with a SOLD OUT SHOW!
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Olivia Chow is Toronto's new mayor. Now what?
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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The Future of Work in Canadian Media
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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The last minute campaign calculus. Is John Tory's endorsement for Ana Bailao too little too late?
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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What does Toronto need from our next mayor? Who can deliver?
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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The push is on to Get Out The Vote in Toronto
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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You'll never guess who I fired
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Chris Licht's days as CNN's CEO are all but finished
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Is it time for Washington to kill the Debt Ceiling and is prayer returning to US classrooms?
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Do you know why the Poppy is front and centre in Kamloops?
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Will Senate amendments kill the Canada Disability Benefit Act?
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May 31, 2023 |
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What do Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives learn from Danielle Smith's majority win in Alberta?
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May 30, 2023 |
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Preet Banerjee tells us why the Debt Ceiling debate in Washington is dangerous for our economy
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May 29, 2023 |
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Don't look now but our Cyber Security podcast host got HACKED!
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May 24, 2023 |
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Can Olivia Chow lead wire to wire? Bonnie Crombie wants to lead the OLP and did the NYTimes take advantage of a #MeToo source?
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May 23, 2023 |
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It's official. The Ford government will dissolve the Regional Municipality of Peel
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May 18, 2023 |
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Who is worthy to be Mayor of Toronto? We take a deep dive on the debate performance of five candidates.
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May 17, 2023 |
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The Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada (BGC Canada) wonder whether cash aimed at gangs and guns hits the right target
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May 16, 2023 |
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The CNN Trump Town Hall Was a SH*T SHOW
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May 11, 2023 |
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Canada maybe in a funk but we're more optimistic today then we were 6 months ago.
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May 10, 2023 |
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The popularity of podcasts and the PM. And wildfires are campaign disrupters in Alberta
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May 09, 2023 |
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Stratford sheds a whole new light on Gordon Lightfoot
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May 08, 2023 |
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Sorry Star Wars Fans, May 4th is Dave Brubeck Day!
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May 05, 2023 |
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Lisa Raitt says the China leaks have gone from a slow drip to firehose blast in Ottawa
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May 03, 2023 |
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Barb DiGiulio joins us to remember Gordon Lightfoot
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May 02, 2023 |
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Banning paper bags at the LCBO doesn't save trees! And it's FEED DROP DAY! Today we feature The Next Normal
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Ooh Child! Molly Johnson teams up with Melanie Doane's Music School.
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Another 4-1 lead blown with 10 minutes to go!
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Solutions to Toronto's TTC Troubles: On demand routes, add transit express lanes and a visible CEO
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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It's our SSNiversary!!
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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I'm embarrassed to say I'm a Leaf Fan today
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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What has to happen for governments to declare a state of emergency over poverty?
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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We could use some optimism in this culture of doom and gloom
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Why should MLSE be on the hook for improvements to the Toronto-owned BMO Field?
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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CBC and Microsoft are the top two news sources for Canadians
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Will the future of Ontario Place be a critical issue in Toronto's Mayoral election?
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Will Toronto Politics be on the menu this Easter Weekend?
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Poverty is being normalized
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Beware of the Horse Race Polls during the Toronto Mayoral Campaign
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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No shortage of candidates for Mayor of Toronto. Will Olivia Chow be among them?
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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NOW and NEXT EXTRA: Trump is indicted. Now what?
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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The RCAF celebrates its 99th anniversary on April 1st!
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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Toronto's Mayoral candidates run against the federal liberals
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Rod Black weighs in on the latest developments in the Hockey Canada scandal and PRIDE celebrations in the NHL
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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NOW & NEXT EXTRA: Doug Ford's spend-it-if-you've-got-it Fiscal Plan
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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Hmmm. ChatGPT-4 Fails the Fact Check and it's Feed Drop Thursday!
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Could Donald Trump serve as President while serving prison time?
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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The race for the mayor's chair in Toronto is getting crowded
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Barb DiGiulio talks about the state of media, the C-SIS whistleblower and James Reimer
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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NOW & NEXT EXTRA: Ana Bailao makes it official. She's running to be Mayor of Toronto
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Do you own the copyright on content created with ChatGPT? And other pressing questions!
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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What? Wait! ChatGPT is already at the "newer" and improved stage??
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Brad Bradford must resign his council seat if he runs for Mayor of Toronto and NO we shouldn't allow "neutral" Russians in the 2024 Olympics
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Chatter that Matters' Tony Chapman pursues his mission of positivity and possibility
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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NOW and NEXT EXTRA: Featuring On The Ledge - Your Ontario Politics Podcast
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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Coping with Street Violence, Mental Health Challenges and Addiction in NYC. Sounds a lot like Toronto.
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Ron De Santis is the Second Coming of Trump
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne on the future of Ontario's Liberal Party and the future of the GTA
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Can you have too many friends?
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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NOW & NEXT EXTRA: One-member-one-vote or a delegated convention? Whadya like?
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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Erin and I gave a 20 minute talk: No prep. No notes:)
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Meet Bob Reid: He tells us about his decision to become a living kidney donor
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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City Councillors MUST resign their seats if they're going to run for Mayor! Are you with me? Lindsay Broadhead is in the Yes column
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Wanna have a chat over coffee? We can talk about Porter Airline's Halifax to YYZ failure!
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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NOW & NEXT EXTRA: The NDP keeps hammering on the Ford "Stag and Doe"
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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One year into Russia's war in Ukraine
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Microsoft's AI-boosted BING is a game changer!: Ritesh Kotak
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Barb DiGiulio's back on Now&Next to weigh in on "O Canada! Our home on native land"
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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NOW & NEXT EXTRA: How does John Tory's inglorious exit from the Mayor's office affect Doug Ford's agenda at Queen's Park?
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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Toronto's next mayor will be a Weak Mayor; Dave dishes on his Ugly Shirts; and meet Louise Pitre
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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Is Tim Hudak considering a run for the Mayor's Chair in Toronto? We asked!
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Should City Councillors have to resign if they want to run for the Mayor's Chair in Toronto?
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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All Star Broadcaster Barb DiGiulio weighs in on Toronto Mayor John's Tory's bombshell resignation
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Can Canada support three national airlines?
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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And they're off! Soft campaign launches for Trudeau and Biden
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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We are pushing back against the algorithms!
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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A new poll says a majority of Canadians say it "feels" like everything is broken in Canada
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Now and Next EXTRA: Monthly food bank visit stats should be used as a key economic indicator
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Is it time for a Minister of Poverty?
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Canada's national standards for long term care are meaningless.
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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The US records 59 mass shootings in January, 2023. And the day ain't over.
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Farewell to Hazel McCallion
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Now and Next EXTRA - WELCOME TO THE FOREST
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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You thought 2022 sucked! They've just reset the DOOMSDAY Clock!
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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US and Germany agree to send tanks to Ukraine
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Will Mississauga be part of Peel Region four years from now?
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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There have been 33 mass shootings in the US in the past 23 days
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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Only 6 more sleeps until Christmas!
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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[FRIDAY BONUS] Fun for the whole family at Mont-Tremblant
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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Bring on 2023!
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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[FRIDAY BONUS] Head for the Hills with Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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Exploring the "experience" of chronic pain
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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Cyber threats are a daily occurrence. Are you protected?
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Neil Hetherington's Wish for Christmas: A national guaranteed income program
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Engineering with Nature: A critical tool in the fight against climate change
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Ontario’s Auditor General loves making headlines
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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The corporate culture of silence continues at Corus
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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What could we do with $33B? That's the cost of poverty in Ontario.
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Doug Ford's Ontario housing plan will cost municipalities billions
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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144 injured 43 Killed in mass shootings since Nov. 1 in the US. Happy Thanksgiving.
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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Andrea Horwath's first job as Hamilton mayor is mopping up a SH*T Show
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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What happens to the Media landscape when Twitter fails?
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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It's not even Winter but they're feeling it in Buffalo; Strong Mayor powers are here; BBC Snubs the World Cup
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Swifties slam Ticketmaster and rightly so!
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Ontario government refuses to address the food security crisis. Minister Fullerton is too busy.
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Don't kid yourself. The TRUMP era ain't over
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Canada's Health Ministers Fail to Get a Grip on the Healthcare Crisis
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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[SPECIAL] Embedded in Kandahar
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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[SPECIAL] The Avro Arrow Legacy
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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[SPECIAL] The Sky's No Limit - Women in Aviation
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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[SPECIAL] The Amelia Earhart Toronto connection
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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[SPECIAL] Who was William Barker? Canada's most decorated serviceman
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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The National Post would have you believe an "activist" Supreme Court of Canada justifies Ontario's use of the Notwithstanding Clause (WARNIN
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Quebec MNAs balk at swearing an oath to King Charles.
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Does Ford Nation think Ontario education unions will walk quietly into the night?
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Elon Musk spread conspiracy theories within hours of taking over Twitter
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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A FRIDAY BONUS! You want to understand how governments directly affect poverty and hunger in Canada? LISTEN HERE!
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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We need a Food Security Emergency Act!
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Human Rights Tribunal say $20B isn't good enough to cover First Nations child welfare compensation
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Voter turnout for municipal elections in Ontario is BRUTAL!
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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It's Municipal Election Day in Ontario; Phishing scams are pretty sneaky; and Rishi Sunak will be the next UK PM
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Do you know who's running in your municipal election? Danielle Smith needs to template her apology statements; Olympian slams Hockey Canada
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Who quits first? Danielle Smith's caucus or her staff? And kudos to CTV Ottawa for their no-frill reporting!
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Ontario Education Workers Set A Strike Date. Will they walk? And did a Loblaw BOT answer our interview request ?
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Loblaw freezes prices on No-Name product. Good corporate citizen or just good PR?
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Pearson raises the Airport Improvement Fee; Alberta's Premier still thinks she's a shock jock; Alex Jones continues to mock and harass Sandy
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Dave has some "personal" news; Baltimore prosecutors drop the case against Adnan Syed; Rod Black says Hockey Canada's behaviour is "reprehen
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Hockey Canada's Interim CEO quits; LTC homes in PEI go without power for nearly 2 weeks; Make sure you're updating your home insurance!
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Brands are abandoning Hockey Canada. A Conservative MP causes a "stuff" storm in the Commons. And can Europe defend against Russia without t
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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How can we take Hockey Canada seriously? Ukraine drops F-bombs on Musk's peace plan; and democracy is messy by design.
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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Voter engagement is bad enough, we can't even get people to run for office! Hockey Canada needs to be blown up (yes, figuratively). And PMJT
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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$10/day childcare is a complete FusterCluck in Ontario; How is it retailers and restaurants turn away people with service dogs? And are we r
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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N+N The Daily Brief with Dave Trafford. September 30th is Canada's Day For Truth and Reconciliation
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Ontario reconsiders shutdown of Pickering Nuclear plant; Nova Scotia took in a record number of new residents from across Canada; Why do we
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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What's the role of Canada's military post Fiona? Don't confuse major weather events with climate change.What's wrong with the NDP? And 50 ye
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Erin is back (on the phone!); Did Nova Scotia Power do enough to prepare for Fiona? And TRUMPISTAS say Democracy just gets in the way
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Fiona ravages Atlantic Canada; No ballots necessary in some municipal elections; and the Eglinton Crosstown is a P3 failure
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Canada's first national triathlon coach, Barrie Shepley talks about his new book, Chasing Greatness
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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Here comes Fiona; Donald Trump's bad week; Former GG Payette didn't get the invite
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Arrive Can will be optional; Food prices soar while Trudeau talk food insecurity at the UN; and Entertainment media helps crack cold cases
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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CRA chases CERB overpayments; Politicians can't make ends meet on welfare benefits; Was Justin Trudeau celebrating the Queen's life or was i
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Farewell to Queen Elizabeth ll; Canada prepares to ease COVID protocols for air travel; and the discovery of a mass grave in Ukraine
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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When is the right time to debate the monarchy and we're finding solutions to the affordable housing crisis
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Do we need a national day of mourning? Trudeau fights inflation. Polievre scraps with MSM
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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Active shooter alerts, suing government over climate change and a new Little Mermaid
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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The King, Poilievre, and Ukraine
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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The King's Speech
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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Post Media columnist Brian Lilley previews the CPC leadership final ballot count
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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Welcome to NOW and NEXT
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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We're BACK and we've got some news for you
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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It's MAIL IT IN FRIDAY!
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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Who are the Forgotten Poor?
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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Trapped behind the Welfare Wall
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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The Rogers fiasco only underlines how critical infrastructure can fail with one click of a mouse
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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How do we create resilience in our cyber systems?
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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The Russian war in Ukraine is being called the Tik Tok War
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Rogers hopes you'll be satisfied with pocket change to make up for the company's nation-wide failure
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Jul 13, 2022 |
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Was the Rogers failure a cyber attack?
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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Can you really be an accomplished communicator if you avoid social media?
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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The Toronto Region Board of Trade says "Hit GO!"
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Who is under more pressure - Donald Trump or Merrick Garland?
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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Kids fleeing conflicts in Afghanistan and Ukraine get support from Kids Help Phone
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Doug Ford's new cabinet
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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Building Affordable Housing in Indigenous Communities
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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Are you back in the office yet? What's your future of work look like?
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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Three bags of groceries cost me more than $100.
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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What's going on with the $10/day daycare plan in Ontario?
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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The January 6 Committee goes Prime Time! So What?
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Jun 10, 2022 |
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The 2022 Ontario Election "could be an extinction-level event for the (Liberal) party"
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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We've got the 50 Under 25 you should be watching
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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It's 50 years later and the Mount Cashel victims are still waiting for compensation
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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What the HACK? Cybercrime will cost $10.5 Trillion USD by 2025
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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Ford Nation never broke a sweat. But the Liberals and NDP are in critical need of a transfusion.
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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It's ELECTION DAY in Ontario!
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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I laughed when I read: Doug Ford broke the Star’s fact check!
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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Boring campaign? Traditional, mainstream media can take some of the blame.
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May 31, 2022 |
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Just three more sleeps until Election Day
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May 31, 2022 |
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Our lead story today: A FART JOKE!
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May 27, 2022 |
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Seven Sleep Walks To Election Day in Ontario
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May 26, 2022 |
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Is "Shelter From The Storm" Ford Nation's new campaign song?
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May 24, 2022 |
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Did Victoria Day affect voting intentions in Ontario?
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May 24, 2022 |
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What does Jason Kenney's flameout say about the Conservative movement in Canada?
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May 20, 2022 |
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Scarborough takes centre stage in the Ontario Election campaign
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May 19, 2022 |
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We can't afford poverty! It costs $33 billion a year in Ontario alone.
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May 18, 2022 |
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The Leaders' Debate didn't move the needle but the knives are out!
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May 18, 2022 |
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How long can governments ignore Scarborough?
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May 16, 2022 |
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Pierre Poilievre may well be an unintended secret weapon for Ford Nation.
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May 13, 2022 |
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Ford's evolved from the Bull In The China Shop campaigner to Dull Doug
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May 12, 2022 |
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The first debate of the campaign about NUTHIN' didn't amount to much
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May 11, 2022 |
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It's the Seinfeld election in Ontario. A campaign about NUTHIN'!
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May 10, 2022 |
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Cynthia Mulligan joins the Writ Race to talk about ODSP
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May 09, 2022 |
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How does our media consumption inform political campaigns?
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May 09, 2022 |
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Would you be willing to pay $10 a month for dental care coverage?
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May 09, 2022 |
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The Media Ignores the issues and political parties are happy with that
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May 05, 2022 |
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For the RECORD: Record Albums Drop. Writs don't drop!
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May 05, 2022 |
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How will affordability play in the Ontario Election Campaign?
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May 03, 2022 |
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We've add more major market talent to Story Studio Network
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May 02, 2022 |
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It's On The Ledge Friday!
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May 02, 2022 |
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What a great time to be a sports fan in Toronto!
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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Government policy is directly related to the number of food bank visits in Canada
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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The quality of your corporate culture will be the key to a success return to the office
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Cyber crime will cost $10.5 trillion globally by 2025
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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It's On The Ledge Friday!
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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How is podcasting working for Sarah Thorne at Decision Partners?
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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Happy Birthday to us! Story Studio Network is a year old today!
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Apr 20, 2022 |
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Great NEWS! Myseum Toronto is back in a neighbourhood near you!
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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What do you know? And how do you know it?
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Have you worked coffee meetings back into your work calendar?
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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Today on the DAILY BRIEF: We introduce you to Engineering With Nature
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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The Danforth will miss the character and quality Korry's brought to "main street" in Greektown
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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It's On The Ledge Friday!
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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Opening Day for MLB AND for Second Harvest in Toronto
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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It's time for a Wednesday rant!
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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3.3 million Ontarians are Family Caregivers
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Did you get through April Fool's Day unscathed?
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Increase in Food Bank Visits Directly Associated with Government Policies
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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Poverty costs Ontario an estimated $33 billion a year.
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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The Federal Conservatives in Canada should take a page out of Doug Ford's playbook
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Are you podcast curious? Listen here!
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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How are you doing in the no-mask-required Ontario?
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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Today on the DAILY BRIEF: Canada's first Moot Trial in the Metaverse
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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Today on the DAILY BRIEF - Tony Chapman says Canada needs a leadership reset
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Canada went from a minority to a majority government overnight!
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Halifax Stanfield International Airport is THE WORST!
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Wrapping up the March Break with some spring skiing in Canada
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Mar 19, 2022 |
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Today on the DAILY BRIEF - Doug Ford's approval rating spikes smartly as Ontario approaches a Spring election.
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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Today on the DAILY BRIEF - The exceptional work done by Habitat for Humanity Canada
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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Today on the DAILY BRIEF: What is the Next Normal in this COVID era?
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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Today on the DAILY BRIEF - Is it possible to reduce poverty by 50% in the next 8 years?
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Today on the DAILY BRIEF: Super Bugs are a clear and present health danger
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Today on the DAILY BRIEF: Why Meaning Matters
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Mar 13, 2022 |
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Today on the Daily Brief: We Head to the Hills with Glenn Crouter
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Mar 12, 2022 |
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It's been a week of political anniversaries in Ontario
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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What's going on behind those closed door NATO meetings?
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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Today on the Daily Brief: The Words of War.
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Finally! The Summer of 2022 will be a great time to be a tourist in your own town!
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Two years of COVID and who thought the pandemic was just an Opening Act?
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Barrie Mayor joins us on The Daily Brief to talk about his political prospects in the provincial election
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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Will the Russian war against Ukraine look like Afghanistan or Chechnya?
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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The past two years have been tough but the Recovery and Reckoning phase of the pandemic may pose bigger challenges
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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More than 300 thousand potential years of life were lost in one year due to preventable injuries in Canada.
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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A Prayer for Ukraine
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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Can Doug Ford really think pocket change will be a pocket book bonus for voters?
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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Does the Russian invasion of Ukraine put us on a path to the First World Cyber War?
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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Putin's sending troops into Ukraine. Russia's hit by EU sanctions. Ukraine braces for all out conflict.
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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It's 2s Day with Rod Black
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Today on the DAILY BRIEF - On The Ledge
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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66% of Canadians support the use of the Emergencies Act in Ottawa
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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Trudeau's Liberals take a pounding over the Ottawa Occupation but does that help the CPC?
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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It's been easy to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Bob Reid of "Touchdowns and Fumbles" is here to pronounce the winners and losers in the latest Freedom Convoy developments
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Emergency measures are meaningless if they aren't enforced
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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John Wright DROPS THE BOMBS
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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Canada's Interim Leader of the Official Opposition Got It Right
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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Not sure the CPC wannabe leader got it right but I think Candice Bergen struck the right note in Ottawa
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Pierre Poilievre cheerleads for the Ottawa Occupation
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Glenn Crouter's diving into the Podcast Pool!
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Feb 04, 2022 |
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How long will it be before the Progressive Conservatives and the Reform Conservatives part ways?
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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It's GROUND HOG DAY for Conservatives in Ottawa
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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New Study says unintentional overdoses among 10-19 year olds in US over a 4 year period amounts to 200K lost years
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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If we're making judgement calls about Rogan on Spotify, what about the convicted criminals who are also selling their wares on the platform?
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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It's a #SuckAndBlow Friday!
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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Neil Young's standoff with Spotify only highlights how little we value musicians and artists
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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The Anyone-Who's-Pissed-Off-Convoy rolls into Ontario
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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Is the Canadian truckers' protest a national security threat?
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Are US defamation laws a shield or a cudgel?
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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These five day work weeks are great!
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Jan 21, 2022 |
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What comes first? The end of COVID or Earth's 6th Mass Extinction Event?
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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Welcome to the Daily Brief
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Jan 19, 2022 |