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THE FEED is a weekly news magazine that goes behind the scenes and into more depth on the stories we have reported throughout the week or presents stories that need more time to tell. Hosted by Ann Rohmer, hear compelling interviews, local stories and local personalities - listen to The Feed weekly for the stories of York Region.
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something for everyone on today’s show …We start with a catch up with Mayor Steven Del Duca of Vaughan and move to a very important ‘expiry date’ check – one that could save your life. Ryan Schell - Chief Fire Prevention Officer for Central York Fire Services will join us to explain. Plus, we’ll give the *goat* a little love …not ‘the greatest of all time’ kind of goat but the actual animals – raised by York Region resident Ian Matthews as an eco-friendly solution to environmental concerns. Also, our ongoing celebration of Canada just ahead of the country’s 158th birthday! Why are you a proud Canadian and what makes us so unique? Dust off your cowboy boots and mark your calendar. There’s a brand new summertime festival in Markham that you won’t want to miss, and …love this segment in the show when we highlight an emerging Canadian Artist – remember the name Carina B. She is a rising superstar …and you’ll hear for yourself.
In today’s show, we have our usual excellent roster of guests covering topics that span what’s trending, what to do with your free time, some health news and what you need to know that is happening in your world. The people bringing us these stories include:Benn Barrantes, CEO, ONBARR ConferenceTeresa Di Felice, of the CAA with a study of pedestrian safety that might surprise you;Fiona Su, President of the Canadian Arts and Wellness Alliance talking about Dance on Yonge 2025; Emilie Alderman, Deputy City manager, Public Works in Vaughan about what to leave out and what not to pick up on Curb Days;Dr. Jeff Habert, a family physician in Thornhill for the last 35 years with a fresh perspective on Diabetes, plusMayor Steve Pelligrini of King Township, andPaul Metcalf of the Heavyweights Brass Band performing at the Toronto Jazz Festival
WE BEGIN …BY CELEBRATING THE FEATURE FILM DEBUT OF A POWERFUL NEW VOICE IN CANADIAN CINEMA. TORONTO-BASED FILMMAKER REBECCAH LOVE’S MOVIE ‘FORTESCUE’ IS DESCRIBED AS A QUIET REFLECTION ON WOMANHOOD, PSYCHOSIS AND FRIENDSHIP, AND TOUCHES ON SOME PRESSING QUESTIONS AROUND MENTAL HEALTH. THE FILM IS FICTIONAL …HOWEVER REBECCA’S PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH BIPOLAR DISEASE GIVES HER WORK COMPELLING AUTHENTICITY. TOUGH MUDDER IS A SERIES OF EVENTS WHERE PARTICIPANTS NAVIGATE GRUELLING OBSTACLE COURSES THAT CHALLENGE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STRENGTH. AND GOING THROUGH IT MEANS GETTING DIRTY….REALLY DIRTY. ATHLETES WHO FINISH THE TOUGH MUDDER EVENT DESCRIBE FEELING SORE AND EXHAUSTED AND…EUPHORIC. NOW TOUGH MUDDER IS WELCOMING PARA ATHLETES AND GENERAL MANAGER NICOLAS BERTRAND JOINED JIM LANG TO EXPLAIN.YORK PRIDE IS CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AND THE FESTIVAL HAPPENING JUNE 21ST AND 22ND, PROMISES TO BE BIGGER AND EVEN BETTER. PROGRAM MANAGER, JACOB GAL SHARES HOW YOU CAN JOIN IN ALL THE FUN WHILE SUPPORTING FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS IN THE LGBTQ2S-PLUS COMMUNITY.ON JUNE 18, 2023, THE WORLD WATCHED AS A TOURIST AND EXPEDITION CAPSULE - THE TITAN SUBMERSIBLE SLOWLY DISAPPEARED INTO THE NORTH ATLANTIC. ON BOARD THE DEEP-SEA VESSEL WERE 5 PEOPLE …EXCITED FOR THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME ADVENTURE TO REACH THE WRECK OF THE TITANIC ON THE OCEAN FLOOR. IT NEVER HAPPENED – INSTEAD, DISASTER STRUCK AND ALL 5 WERE KILLED WHEN THE SUBMERSIBLE IMPLODED.TWO YEARS LATER – A NEW DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE TRAGEDY EXPLORES WHY IT HAPPENED AND THE LESSONS LEARNED. JIM LANG SPOKE WITH DOCUMENTRY DIRECTOR PAMELA GORDON.A MIGRAINE IS ONE OF THE MOST DISABLING MEDICAL CONDITIONS IN THE WORLD — YET OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD ANDMINIMIZED. MAYA CARVALHO - FOUNDER OF THE CANADIAN MIGRAINE SOCIETY - IS ON A MISSION TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR LIVING WITH MIGRAINES. MAYA HAS BUILT A GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY THAT OFFERS EMPATHY AND EDUCATION TO MIGRAINE SUFFERERS AND THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT THEM.WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU BLEND ROCK AND ROLL AND BLUES AND SOUL? A VERY COOL TORONTO BAND CALLED PROPTER HAWK. THE GROUP IS KNOWN FOR ITS ENERGETIC PERFORMANCES …THEIR SOUND INFLUENCED BY ‘THE BEATLES’, ‘ THE BAND, OTIS REDDING AND HUMBLE PIE. PROPTER HAWK CAME TOGETHER 5 YEARS AGO …WITH LOTS OF NEW MATERIAL CREATED DURING THE PANDEMIC YEARS. LEAD GUITARIST ALEC MCEACHERN - IN STUDIO WITH SHALIZA BACCHUS.
The 2025 CAA worst roads campaign has released its annual list ….and you might be surprised which roads *did* and did not make the grade. Government Relations and CAA consultant Brian Pirvu joins us.Cameron Waite is the founder and CEO of Real Life Robotics …here to explain how and why robots are rolling into a neighbourhood near you Laura Lavalee, CEO of Evergreen Hospice, has some firsts to share and an expansion announcement too Plus Trevor Linden, Captain Canuck, looks back at his career and the challenges facing players then…and now Richmond Hill Mayor David West has details on new rules for some much-loved members of the family – our pets! And The Region’s’ Jack Mancini celebrates senior’s month!
Joining us – authors and politicians …community builders and a Canadian music legend and hometown hero. Christian Wehrli has organized a very special walk called the Fairly Trail Walk for Esther and is raising funds for children's books in local libraries in honour of his late sister.We have Dennis Bulani, a Saskatchewan farmer and author who wrote the book - 'What a Farmer Wants You to Know aboutC Food’. Dennis discusses why you should have confidence in the food in stores. Plus Alex Lombardi, the chair of ‘hike for hospice’ of Hospice Vaughan shares here plans for the hike, the unique service hospice care provides to end-of-life clients and why she is motivated to lead this event. Newmarket Mayor John Taylor invites residents to have their voices heard through a survey about a snow removal pilot project Jack Mancini reports on great spots in York Region to explore and get active. And, we are big fans of this great Canadian artist Michael Hanson is an epic drummer and founding member of legendary rock band Glass Tiger. Michael’s a Newmarket resident too and new inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame …and he is on the show!!
Our guests on the show include:Josh Landau, Director of Government Relations, Ontario, with the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs who speaks with us about the rise in hate crimes in the GTA. Ken Campbell, award winning hockey writer who cuts through the noise surrounding the Maple Leafs heartbreaking, gut-wrenching, and hope dashing loss in game seven Plus Mark Kahan from the Canadian Cancer Society with details on the incredible ‘Wheels of Hope’ program, how its helping cancer patients …and how you can get involved The Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region and South Simcoe has declared a bold new objective – find a Cure for mental illness. We talk with CEO Rebecca Shields about this extraordinary goal. Markham’s proposed transportation master plan aims to cut commute times and reduce frustration too. Transportation lead Samson Wat joins with an update on how ‘the plan’ is progressing. And hometown ‘McPride’ for McDonald’s franchise owners in Markham who were all smiles on McHappy Day. We’ll tell you why!
Today – we cover some of the stories that made headlines this week along with a great lineup of guests including: Nicholas Jennings, music journalist, historian and board member for the Toronto Music Experience who speaks to us about the launch of this project. Ontario minister of municipal affairs and housing, Rob Flack, who will share details of a new act designed to cut red tape and speed up home construction. Plus, Karen Todd, Executive Director of the York Region non-profit Bridgenorth, tells us how her organization works with people caught in the sex trade industry. Ben Eisen, Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute and co-author of Ontario’s Economy is Broken, explains why our province has experienced a longer and deeper period of stagnation than the rest of Canada, a timely conversation with the latest Ontario budget, tabled this past week. We meet incredible athlete and gold medallist (and York Region resident) Paul Rosen , who reached the Paralympic podium after losing his leg in a hockey injury. Paul’s resilience has been tested …again …and he’ll share his story. Laura Mirabella from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection has details on a new exhibit and on York Region’s event of the year, Moonlight Gala 2025. And 1059’s Jack Mancini has what’s open and closed this Victoria Day Long Weekend plus a fantastic deal from Presto …and where to watch the fireworks.
Today – as always - we have a great mix of trending, Insightful, York Region-focussed stories along with A stellar guest list - including:Mike Smith who shares what’s happening at the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame and how you can get involved, plus Vaughan Mayor Stephen Del Duca introduces Vaughan Flavours - a new local food festival set for July and August, and We meet Ayami Sato, arguably the best woman baseball player in the world …on the mound in Toronto this weekend and making history too Louise Fry of the TD bank shares the results of a new survey focussed on Canadian women - just in time for Mothers’ Day MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy reveals details of a provincial program that’s pumping millions of dollars into York Region, and The evolution of our population over the coming decades. A new paper by professor Daniel Hiebert from the University of British Columbia - in cooperation with the C.D. Howe Institute - examines the important role and limitations of immigration in Canada. Professor Hiebert joins the show.This past week was heart failure awareness week in Canada. Here to share important details is Dr Justin Ezekowitz, Cardiologist and President of the Canadian Heart Failure Society.
IF YOU ARE A REGULAR LISTENER, YOU WILL KNOW THAT NOT ONLY HAS ANN BEEN MISSING, THE FEED ITSELF HAS BEEN ON HIATUS AS WE RETOOLED AT THE STATION. TODAY’S SHOW MARKS OUR RETURN AND BECAUSE OF THIS WE HAVE SEVERAL GUESTS WHO WILL GET US ALL BACK IN THE SWING OF THINGS. WE ARE EXCITED TO BE JOINED BY:CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER OF THE NORTHERN SUPER LEAGUE, A PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S SOCCER ORGANIZATION, DIANA MATHESONDEREK ANDREWS, PERFORMING ARTS MANAGER OF THE AURORA CULTURAL CENTER SHARES AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR YORK REGION PERFORMING ARTISTSBRENDAN NEELY, A FIREFIGHTER AND FATHER WHO SHARES HIS ASPIRATION TO BREAK A GUINNESS WORLD BOOK RECORD WITH A BABY STROLLERTAZ STUART, ENTOMOLOGIST AND PEST TELLS US WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TICKS AND FLYING PESTS JUST IN TIME FOR THE WARMER WEATHERAND AS WE PREPARE TO CELEBRATE MOMS EVERYWHERE, WE HAVE RYAN DE SILVA, DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER OF NEWMARKET’S UPPER CANADA MALL TO LET YOU KNOW HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY AND HONOUR YOUR MOMBUT FIRST WE CATCH WITH MAYOR STEPHEN DEL DUCA WHO IS ANNOUNCING MORE GREEN SPACE AND A NEW PARK IN VAUGHAN.
Eric Jolliffe, former Chief of York Regional Police; who has taken on the role of Chair and CEO of the Regional Municipality of York, spoke with Ann Rohmer about his responsibilities and goals for the region. Jolliffe talks about his learning curve in his new role, emphasizing the importance of collaborative partnerships and understanding the wide range of services provided by the region.Emily Kelly from Blue Door is with Glynn Perkins to discuss the Coldest Night of the Year initiative, which aims to raise awareness and funds for the homeless during harsh winter conditions. Kelly explains the range of services provided by Blue Door, including emergency housing, health support, and employment training, and highlights the importance of community support.Jim Lang spoke with the Minister of Small Business, Rechie Valdez, on the strategies to minimize the impact of Trump's tariffs on Canadian businesses, emphasizing the need to support local industries. Valdez highlights the government's Team Canada approach to defending Canadian interests and supporting small businesses against the proposed tariffs.Shaliza Bacchus is with Sunder Singh of the Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women discussing her work in supporting displaced women and children, and the upcoming SIP and Support High Tea event.Dr. Dominic Novak of the Ontario Medical Association discusses the severe shortage of family doctors in Vaughan, affecting over 42,000 residents. Novak highlights the challenges faced by family doctors, including outdated funding models and administrative burdens, which deter new doctors from entering the field.Jim Lang interviews Greg Keelor and Dale Heslip about the new Blue Rodeo documentary, which celebrates the band's enduring legacy and impact on Canadian music.
Ann Rohmer spoke with Adrienne Batra the editor in chief of the Toronto Sun who discusses the implications of Trump's tariffs on Canada and the need for Canada to diversify its trade markets.One of the potential impacts of tariffs is the cost of food. Joining Bailey Higgins is with Tasha Cortese, a Registered Dietitian at Mackenzie Health who provides tips on how to eat healthy on a budget, emphasizing meal planning, using coupons, and incorporating frozen and canned produce.Jim Lang is with Phiona Durrant, president of the Aurora Black Community Association to discuss the importance of Black History Month and the various events planned to celebrate it in York Region.More and more adult children of elderly parents are finding themselves in caregiver roles. Glynn Perkins is with Amy Coupal, CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization who talks about the challenges of caregiving for elderly family members and the importance of having a caregiving plan.Ann Rohmer spoke with Matthew De Sa, Neosort's Chief Innovation Officer and Head of global products who explains their advanced recycling technology; which can identify and sort various types of plastics at a molecular level, aiming to improve recycling efficiency.Youth homelessness is an ongoing challenge. Shaliza Bacchus sat down with Bonnie Harkness, the Chief Operating Officer of 360 kids to discuss the 360 Experience, an event to raise awareness and funds to combat youth homelessness in York Region.
Ontario, we are going to the polls in just under a month. Ann Rohmer is with political analyst and host of the "3 Minute Interview", Stephen LeDrew to better understand the what, why, when and where of this snap election.Blue Monday is now in the rearview mirror, but its root cause is still with us. Shaliza Bacchus spoke with Rebecca Shields, CEO of the York Region in South Simcoe Canadian Mental Health Association, about a brand new program launched to minimize the blues.A transportation link to the GO train is certainly welcome in smaller communities in the GTA, but when that link is going to add to traffic congestion, the benefit can come at a significant cost. Glen Perkins spoke with Mayor Tom Mrakas of Aurora about this double-edged sword.Navigating the complexities of consumer protection laws can be a daunting task for the average Canadian, which is why we have trained lawyers to help us out, but lawyers can be expensive. Bailey Higgins is with Rocco Scocco to talk about a group of York University, Osgoode Hall Law school students who are stepping in to pick up the slack.For decades, KUUMBA, Toronto’s largest and longest-running Black Futures festival has been a vital platform for celebrating black futures and embodying joyful expression. Shaliza Bacchus is with Diana Webley, the lead producer to tell us more.They say, laughter is the best medicine, and apparently it's even better when it's done as a team. Jim Lang is with Julie Betts and Laura Toogood to talk about Bent Fork Improv from Newmarket to discuss their soup connection.
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was about to come to fruition last Sunday, but cracks began to appear in the already fragile agreement. Romi Gonen was captured by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, as she tried to escape the Nova Music Festival. Joining Ann Rohmer is Romi's cousin Maureen Leshem who never stopped working toward and believing in Romi's release.Proroguing government is a term that has been vaulted from obscurity into the public consciousness in recent years. Jim Lang is with MP for Aurora Oak Ridges and Richmond Hill, Leah Taylor Roy about what the federal prorogation means and how the government is continuing to work for Canadians.Glynn Perkins speaks with Associate Minister of Car Theft and Bail Reform Graham McGregor on a program for information sharing that will arm law enforcement when searching a suspect's criminal history.Jim Lang is with the President of Canadian Crime Stoppers Dave Forster to their new theme for 2025. Empowering through education, preventing through action.Ann Rohmer is with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca who brings us up to speed on what's happening in his city and the opening of the zero-carbon Zancor Centre in King Township marks a first in Canada.Jim Lang spoke with King Township Mayor Steve Pellegrini about the official open of the Zancor Centre.
A dire warning earlier this week from Premier Doug Ford about the possible impact Trump's tariffs could have on our economy, including the potential loss of up to 500,000 jobs here in Ontario. Ann Rohmer is with Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business with his views.We often hear of the hate filled rhetoric and bullying that takes place online. Shaliza Bacchus sat down with Anthony Wolch, co-founder of See the Good, who hopes to drown out the negative vocal minority with stories of hope and inspiration.Suzette Couture is a Canadian writer and producer now living part time near Hollywood. She has a front row seat to this unfolding disaster of the fires in Los Angeles and she speaks with Glynn Perkins.Last month, Premier Ford announced the creation of Ontario Corps. Ann Rohmer is with MPP Trevor Jones, Associate Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response for Ontario to explain.Markham continues to grow as a city and with growth can come challenges, such as how to move people in to get them to where they want to go efficiently. Glynn Perkins is with Mayor Frank Scarpitti to discuss "Mobility for All", Markham's transportation master-plan.We all have our different tastes and preferences, but all of us feel something special when we listen to that certain song that connects with. High Notes Avante is a charity that is using these feelings to help those who are struggling with mental health. Baily Higgins is with it's cofounder, Ingrid Tahiri.
The Angus Reid Institute has been tracking the reaction of Canadians to the trials and tribulations of Justin Trudeau these past many months. Ann Rohmer speaks with Dave Korzinski Research Director at the Angus Reid Institute about the results of their most recent poll. According to the recently released RE/Max Canadian housing Market 2025 outlook. The national average residential price is expected to rise 5%, a sellers market will likely dominate this year, and consumer optimism is on the rise. The President of RE/Max, Canada, Christopher Alexander is with Ann Rohmer to discuss.Asif Khan, Broker Owner of RE/Max Prime Properties continues the conversation with Ann to see what the RE/Max report has in store for York Region.An alarming increase in terrorist activities on Canadian streets has the Centre for Israel and Jewish affairs calling for action by the federal government. Glynn Perkins is joined by Richard Marceau, Vice President, External Affairs and General Counsel, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.While the New year is celebrated as a fresh beginning, it is also a time when new legislative bills become the law of the land. Jim Lang spoke with Constable James Dixon, Media Relations Officer, Marketing, Communications and brand at York Regional Police about the new changes. Community theatre is at the very heart of stage entertainment. The King and I will be presented at Vaughan's Bellvue Manor from January 30th to February 2nd and it will be star-studded, Bailey Higgins spoke with the director Marty Story.It wouldn't seem like a new year if some attention wasn't paid to resolutions and particularly those pertaining to improving our health, Shaliza Bacchus is with Sherry Perez, manager, Program development Group Fitness, the YMCA of Greater Toronto to get some hints on how to achieve our goals.
Despite the cheer, the colourful lights and the Holly Jolly movies, many people do not feel merry and bright at this time of year. Ann Rohmer is with Rebecca Shields, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region South Simcoe to discuss why is it that so many of us at this time of the year, or feel sad, lonely left, out, forgotten, unloved and far from jolly.Jim Lang is joined by Leah Taylor Roy MP Aurora Oak Ridges and Richmond Hill to discuss the GST break.Dealing with the illness of a child is a stressor that not only takes an emotional toll, but often a financial one as well. Shaliza Bacchus speaks with Adrienne Grant of the Jennifer Ashleigh Children's charity about how this organization can help.South Lake is turning 100 years young and rather than resting on its laurels, there's a new 10 year plan with a vision and a rebrand. Glynn Perkins spoke with Tyler Chalk, Vice President of Strategy Analytics and Communications, Southlake Regional Health Centre about the information that was collected and being used to help shape the future of healthcare.Even the best kept secret in York region right now is a semi pro hockey team called the Richmond Hill Coyotes. Jim Lang sat down with their owner and GM Alex Marchisello to talk more about it and how you could be part of this exciting brand of hockey.Ann Rohmer is with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca.
The 15th edition of Canada's Food Price Report was released on December the 5th. Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, senior director, Agri-food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University and also project lead on Canada's Food Price Report, 2025.There are many people dealing with Type 1 diabetes, and there's many breakthroughs this country is trying to provide to help people in their day-to-day struggle with T1D. Jim Lang is joined by Jessica Diniz, President, CEO of Breakthrough T1D Canada.The results of a new study into the use of A.I. technology to help doctors diagnose patients has shocked the physician overseeing the study. Glynn Perkins is with Dr. Adam Rodman, and internal medicine physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre in Boston.Do you ever wonder what happens when Olympians leave the playing field? Jim Lang caught up with Trevor Ross, an Olympian who competed in Atlanta '96 and in Sydney, Australia 2000 to discuss life after competition.Inspiring the next generation of classical musicians is one of the goals of EnCello Toronto. Shaliza Bacchus sat down with Wendy Shih and Rosalind Zhang to talk about how EnCello Toronto is all about combining performance with music education.This month, 20 new traffic cameras went live in York Region with more road safety ideas in the works. Jim Lang spoke with Nelson Costa, Road Safety Manager for York Region about the changes that are making a difference. The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has a warm and wonderful way to give a Christmas to hundreds of furry friends in need. Ann Rohmer sat down with Lori MacLeod, Community Outreach Coordinator at the Ontario SPCA York Region Animal Centre to get the details.
Artificial intelligence is finding its way into many aspects of our lives these days, including healthcare. Ann Rohmer is joined by Dr. Kristy Prouse, Chief Medical Officer at Regenalife to explain A.I.'s role in medicine and what it could mean for our healthcare in the future.Shaliza Bacchus is with Sarah and Emily Dahlgren, two sisters who founded the Bradford Christmas, a registered charity that raises money for charities across Ontario.Coding for Veterans is an inspiring organization that helps Canadian veterans retrain for life away from the military. Jim Lang sat down with the Coding for Veterans Executive Director Jeff Musson.Scouts Canada has recently completed a survey on the state of Youth in Canada. Kaelem Moniz joins Glenn Perkins with the findings.According to an October government report that tracks physician and patient counts here in Ontario, there are approximately 2300 family physicians at or over the age of 60 who are serving 3.1 million patients. These patients are at risk of losing their primary care physicians due to retirement in the next 5 years. Ann Rohmer discusses this situation with Dr. Dominik Nowak, President of the Ontario Medical Association.Shaliza Bacchus is with Martha DeClerq, director of the York Harmony Chorus, an all female a cappella group.The Unionville Men's Hockey Club is a dedicated group of men and women who have been playing hockey for a lot of years and they do a lot of good in the community with their Hockey with Heart initiative. Jim Lang speaks with Brad Fletcher with the details.
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