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We hear about the roadside attractions that made you stop and we hear from Troy Young, CEO of Attractions Ontario.

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We hear about the roadside attractions that made you stop and we hear from Troy Young, CEO of Attractions Ontario.

The former president of the Canadian Medical Association, Dr. Alika Lafontaine shares a new way to frame outrage in a new book called: "The Outrage Cure: How Overcoming Anger and Betrayal Can Transform the Way We Live, C

We hear from pet owners across Ontario and Charmaine Brett, CEO and president of the Ontario SPCA about the rising cost of pet food and veterinary care.

You weigh in with international trade lawyer and policy strategist Barry Appleton, former advisor to BC and Ontario on NAFTA. We also hear from CBC senior reporter Janyce McGregor who is following the premiers' meeting i

Our gardening expert has some tips on growing the sought-after flower that has a reputation of being a little high maintenance. Paul Zammit is a professor horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College.

There has been a rise in applications for gun licences in the Toronto area since 2016 -- listeners tell us what's behind the trend. Our guest is AJ Somerset, former soldier and author of Arms: The Culture and Credo of th

We bring you updates from efforts to control wildfires primarily in northwestern Ontario and relief efforts to help evacuees in Thunder Bay. Voices in the broadcast include: Environment Canada, Mayor of Thunder Bay and w

We hear how smoke and wildfires are affecting your life and we hear from Eric Kennedy, associate professor of disaster and emergency management at York University. We also hear from Dr. Sehjal Bhargava, incoming presiden

Stories from patients sharing their experiences tapering off anti-depressants and anxiety meds and the growing movement to deprescribe with psychiatrist, Dr. Gary Rodin.

A host of new rules come into effect in the regulation of immigration consultants in Canada starting Wednesday. We hear from callers about their experiences with immigration consultants and we hear from lawyer Eoin Logan

Our expert gardener Paul Zammit starts the show by talking about how green thumbs can lend a hand in the community and we hear your gardening questions. Paul Zammit is a professor of horticulture and environmental studie

Two people were killed and four others suffered wounds after gunfire erupted Saturday evening at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival, one of the city's largest annual celebrations of Latin culture. We hear from callers

Pipeline announcements are making headlines in Canada this month which, if they go ahead, would increase this country's emissions -- at a time when parts of Canada and Europe are roasting. The Climate Action Network Cana

People who love pickleball, love it hard. So what's the appeal? Jonathon Moody is the president of Pickleball Ontario. He joins guest host Stu Mills to hear what's drawing so many people to the sport.

The Buy Canadian movement began out of anger and the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. And for awhile, everything from American orange juice to American clothing brands to travel to the United States was shunned. But how s

You weigh in as Ontario raises the speed limit on more highways. Our guest is Angelo DiCicco, President & CEO of the Ontario Safety League.

Our regular gardening expert Paul Zammit offers up his tips for how to manage your garden during extreme weather and takes callers' questions. Paul Zammit is a professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niaga

Starting July 1 big changes are coming to car insurance in Ontario -- the number of coverage requirements will but reduced so Ontarians will have more choice in what coverage they chose to pay for or not. Elliott Silvers

Ontarians tell us about a time they realized the joy of getting older. Our guest for the hour is Janet Torge, author of "I Can't Believe I'm Old: Essays on aging."

Your stories with screens researcher and neuroscientist Emma Duerden. The University of British Columbia's Dr. Mariana Brussoni, who researchers children's play, also joins us.
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