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The Weekly Show discusses crucial issues that matter to Peel residents through humour, The Weekly Show's Power Panel, and in-depth interviews.
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On the eve of the municipal election here in Peel, host Anu Radha Verma, shares her reflections and predictions on what this election might mean for us.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO, part of the UN) marks World Food Day on Oct 16th and Jocelyn Brown Hall (Director of FAO Liaison Office for North America) joins host Anu Radha Verma to talk about the need for global action to address food insecurity. Mississauga Ward 4 candidate Joan Pace Jakobsen joins to chat about her campaign.
PDSB Trustee Candidate Sophia Jackson and Brampton Regional Candidate (Wards 1 & 5) Andria Barrett join host Anu Radha Verma to talk about resident engagement, the need for leadership, and being among 11 Black candidates who wrote to Peel Police about their Use of Force report.
With no incumbent in Mississauga's Ward 11, it's an exciting race! Candidate Imran Hasan joins host Anu Radha Verma to talk about why he describes himself as a community builder, not a politician, and what needs to change in Ward 11.
Steven Lee, running in Brampton Wards 1 & 5 joins host Anu Radha Verma to talk about his campaign, the need for integrity and engaging voters.
Local writers Manahil Bandukwala and Sanna Wanni join host Anu Radha Verma to talk about poetry, writing letters during the pandemic, building connections and their local book launch.
Peel Drug Users Network founder Nat Kaminski joins host Anu Radha Verma to talk about the local context in Peel and what needs to change.
Isaiah Bryan, the youngest person running for Mississauga City Council joins host Anu Radha Verma to talk about his campaign in Ward 9.
The PDSB trustee race is heating up! Ryan Gurcharn (Mississauga, Ward 5) and David Bosved (Brampton, Wards 2 & 6) join host Anu Radha Verma to talk about their hopes, their experiences at the doors and what needs to change.
Caledon Pride's founder Julia Bertola joins host Anu Radha Verma to talk about a Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Trustee candidate's public homophobia and transphobia. Romaine Redman, VP of Malton Black Development Association shares info about their Family Fun Day and Fish Fry
We’ve got a hospital crisis in Ontario, and nurses are at the frontlines. Host Anu Radha Verma speaks with DJ Sanderson, RN of the Ontario Nurses Association about the crisis, Bill 124 and more.
Monkeypox (Mpox) is an increasingly serious concern in Canada. Host Anu Radha Verma speaks with Graeme Lamb, a community organizer who has been involved in raising awareness and organizing for action. They also speak about labour rights at Steamworks, one of the first and few bathhouses to become unionized in Canada.
The Power Panel: Ryan Gurcharn, Taman Atwal and Alan Kan, join host Anu Radha Verma for a provincial elections' postmortem.
Rahul Mehta and Jenni Le Forestier from #StopSprawlPeel join host Anu Radha Verma to discuss Highway 413, climate change and developer influence. Plus the Power Panel of James Nguyen and Taman Atwal share their predictions for the provincial election.
3 important interviews on #TheWeeklyShow. Host Anu Radha Verma chats with Gail Bannister-Clarke (Peel Elementary Teachers' Local) on Stephen Lecce's "apology," then with Christopher Karas about the supposed change to the gay blood ban by Canadian Blood Services & with Sylvia Jones, the incumbent candidate in Dufferin-Caledon. #PeelVotes2022
A special long edition of The Weekly Show this week as Anu Radha Verma interviews Dufferin-Caledon candidates Laura Campbell (Green Party of Ontario), Bob Gordanier (Ontario Liberals), and Tess Prendergast (Ontario NDP), to discuss local priorities, Highway 413, long-term care and more. #PeelVotes2022
PDSB Director of Education Rashmi Swarup joins host Anu Radha Verma to talk about progress on the Ministry's Directives. Advocate David Bosveld shares perspectives from the community and shares an update about the Black Education Fund.
Who's paying for Brampton hospital expansion? Why did a Brampton MPP lose the opportunity to run again? How can Hazel's so-called legacy be interrupted? The Power Panel (Christopher Karas, Ryan Gurcharn and Alan Kan) tells all! Anu Radha Verma hosts
Peel’s been shortchanged for years, and we’ve got a health care crisis on our hands. Natalie Mehra, ED of the Ontario Health Coalition joins host Anu Radha Verma to talk about all things about health care in Peel. And who is often picking up the slack? Community-based organizations in Peel. Listen to Shan Abbasi, Manager of Community Engagement, Volunteer MBC talk about the community sector, and celebrating volunteerism at the Virtual V-Oscars.
On The Weekly Show with Ryan Gurcharn, Peel’s best Power Panel discusses what the issues are for this upcoming provincial election. What to look out for, what will be the big issues, and what to do when a candidate comes knocking on your door. Then Sushil Tailor from More Neighbours Toronto speaks about the need for housing reform in Ontario.Panelist:- Bill McBain, Host of Urban Zoo, College Professor, & Political Commentator- Alan Kan, Insurance Professional, Founder of #Munipoli e-newsletter, & Political Commentator - Michelle Bilek, Housing advocate, former MP Candidates, & Political Commentator
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