RECOVERING POLITICIANS: FORD GOVERNMENT AND CROWN ROYAL STRIKE AGREEMENT & UNITY FROM CANADA'S POLITICAL LEADERS 

Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC MPP and Finance Minister.

Canada's political leaders showed unity in the aftermath of the Tumbler Ridge, BC mass shooting tragedy, and it looks like Crown Royal will remain on LCBO shelves now that the Ford government and the company have struck an agreement. And, it looks like we're getting some good Ontario business news with regards to Coca Cola's bottling plant in the province.

REACTION TO CUPE’S FRED HAHN NOT SEEKING RE-ELECTION 

Libby Znaimer is joined by Carrie Silverberg, an education worker who is a member of CUPE and employment and human rights lawyer Kathryn Marshall.

CUPE's Fred Hahn has announced that he will not be seeking re-election. Our panel weighs in on the latest.

CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR: THE YEAR OF THE HORSE

Libby Znaimer is joined by Judy Xu, a professor of Asian studies at the University of Windsor and Angela Chan, President of the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto.

Happy Chinese Lunar New Year! This is the year of the horse... the fire horse to be more precise. Tune in to find out more about what that means.

ZOOMER SQUAD: SNOW PILES LEFT OVER ON TORONTO ROADS 

Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP, David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies and Rob Davis, a former Toronto City Councillor.

Happy Family Day to you and your loved ones. Today on the show, our panel reacts to the leftover piles of dirty snow by Toronto's roads, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow being a no show at the peaceful and large Canadian-Iranian rally during the weekend and other topics this week.  

ZOOMER SQUAD CONTINUED: WHAT CANADIAN FAMILIES LOOK LIKE TODAY

Our Zoomer Squad stays on the line to discuss a very fitting subject for today: families and what they look like today in terms of trends and statistics here in Canada. 

WHAT'S HOT IN THE CAR MARKET & HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Libby Znaimer is joined by Mathew Guy, an automotive freelance writer for publications like Driving.ca

Matthew gives us an overview of the most in-demand vehicles in the car market and the key highlights from this year's Canadian International Auto Show.

Today on Free For All Friday: Libby Znaimer was joined by Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant; Diane Francis, an author, commentator and at large editor at The National Post; and Dean Hollin, host of Big Band Sunday Night as well as many other programs on Zoomer Radio to discuss plans for the Valentine's Day weekend, the tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC, and the latest municipal news.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: HERE’S HOW MUCH TORONTONIANS WERE ISSUED IN PARKING TICKETS DURING RECENT SNOWSTORM

Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 16 Don Valley East; Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 19 Beaches East York and former Toronto City Councillor Karen Stintz.

Torontonians are facing over $2 million in parking fines from the major snowstorm we faced and a new Fraser Institute study reveals concerning findings about the realities of living in Toronto.

A MASS SHOOTING IN BC & NAVIGATING GRIEF AMID TRAGEDIES OF THIS NATURE

Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr Oren Amitay, a registered psychologist based in Toronto.

We discuss the tragedy in BC this week: a mass school shooting that has left at least 8 individuals dead. How can grandparents and parents help kids navigate this kind of grief? Dr. Amitay weighs in.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: HERE’S HOW MUCH TORONTONIANS WERE ISSUED IN PARKING TICKETS DURING RECENT SNOWSTORM

Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 16 Don Valley East; Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 19 Beaches East York and former Toronto City Councillor Karen Stintz.

Torontonians are facing over $2 million in parking fines from the major snowstorm we faced and a new Fraser Institute study reveals concerning findings about the realities of living in Toronto.

THE PAINS OF FINDING LOVE ON THE APPS AND HOW OLDER CANADIANS ARE FINDING ROMANCE OFFLINE

Libby Znaimer is joined by Treena Orchard, an Associate Professor at Western University’s School of Health Studies and author of the book, “Sticky, Sexy, Sad: Swipe Culture and the Darker Side of Dating Apps”

What is it like for older Canadians searching for love on dating apps? And, what are some of the downsides of this experience? We talk about all of that and the problem of ghosting. Meanwhile, Treena weighs in on strategies for Zoomers navigating romantic partnerships and dating offline.

A MASS SHOOTING IN BC & NAVIGATING GRIEF AMID TRAGEDIES OF THIS NATURE

Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr Oren Amitay, a registered psychologist based in Toronto.

We discuss the tragedy in BC this week: a mass school shooting that has left at least 8 individuals dead. How can grandparents and parents help kids navigate this kind of grief? Dr. Amitay weighs in.

THE MEDICAL RECORD: RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT RECTAL CANCER FOLLOWING CATHERINE O'HARA'S DEATH

Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, internal medicine and critical care physician at Humber River Hospital; and Dr. Nadia Alam, a family doctor and anesthetist in Georgetown, Ontario.

Our panel discusses the dangers of using AI when searching for medical advice according to a new study. Meanwhile, we discuss rectal cancer after learning that it was the cause of death for Catherine O'Hara. And, there was a blood pressure medication recall.

TEAM CANADA'S BIG LOSS TO USA IN WOMEN'S HOCKEY AT OLYMPICS

Libby Znaimer is joined by Wally Rigobon, Co-Host of the Naz and Wally Sports Hour on Zoomer Radio.

Well that was embarrassing! Team Canada lost to the USA in women's hockey this week during the Olympics. The final score: 5-0 for the Americans. We discuss that and other key moments of the week in Italy.

 

THE REALITY OF ONLINE DATING AND THE TREND OF GRAY DIVORCE AND LIVING ALONE

Libby Znaimer is joined by Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs.

Valentine's Day weekend is fast approaching and it is a great opportunity to discuss the state of dating for older adults, gray divorce and the single life altogether.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS: U.S. PRESIDENT NOW USING BRIDGE TO THREATEN CANADA, HERE'S WHY

Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC MPP and Finance Minister. 

U.S. President Trump is now threatening Canada over a shared bridge between our two countries. Meanwhile, is Prime Minister Mark Carney looking to have an early federal election? Our panel reacts to the latest.

HERE'S WHY AIR CANADA IS SUSPENDING FLIGHTS TO CUBA AND HOW TRAVELLERS COULD BE IMPACTED

Libby Znaimer is joined by Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure Inc. and Inosia Milfort, an independent travel advisor with ONVIGO.

Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet have all suspended flights to Cuba over fuel shortages in that country. How will air travellers be impacted?

TORONTO CITY COUNCILLOR GORD PERK'S RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE WOES

Libby Znaimer is joined by Kelly Aizicowitz, Founding Board Member and Interim Executive Director of ABC Toronto.

Kelly weighs in on the Toronto City Councillor Gord Perks story pertaining to his residential property's building code.

ZOOMER SQUAD: EGLINTON LRT FINALLY OPENS & OTTAWA'S BOOST TO CANADA POST

Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP, Lorne Bozinoff, President and CEO of Forum Research and Rob Davis, a former Toronto City Councillor.

Our panel reacts to the opening of Eglinton LRT and the latest news regarding Canada Post.

TPS SCANDAL: WHAT SAFEGUARDS ARE IN PLACE TO PROTECT SENSITIVE DATABASES OVERSEEN BY POLICE?

Libby Znaimer is joined by Carmi Levy, technology analyst and journalist based in London, Ontario, and Patrick Watson, an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Criminology and Sociological Studies at the University of Toronto

One of the concerning elements to emerge from this shocking Toronto Police scandal is the unlawful accessing of sensitive police databases. Our guests weigh in on the vulnerabilities of such databases and whether there are safeguards in place.

WHAT IMPLICATIONS DOES THE TPS SCANDAL HAVE ON ONGOING CRIMINAL COURT CASES?

Libby Znaimer is joined by Joseph Nueberger, a Criminal Defence Lawyer with Neuberger and Partners LLP.

Together, they discuss the potential implications of the Toronto Police scandal on active cases being handled by criminal defence lawyers.

THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE OLYMPICS SO FAR

Libby Znaimer is joined by Rob Williams, Editor-in-Chief of ZoomerMedia's sports brand Offside. He is currently in Milan for live coverage of the Olympics.

Rob gives us a recap of the medals Canada has won at the Olympics so far and weighs in on the nasty fall that American skier Lindsey Vonn took during her downhill event.

Today on Free For All Friday: We got reaction to the shocking arrests of Toronto Police Officers in the aftermath of Project South, the ongoing Metrolinx woes and snacking at the Super Bowl! 

Libby Znaimer was joined by Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant; Diane Francis, an author, commentator and at large editor at The National Post; and Dean Hollin, host of Big Band Sunday Night among other programs on Zoomer Radio.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: WHY AT LEAST 7 TPS OFFICERS WERE ARRESTED

Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East), Stephen Holyday, Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre and former Toronto City Councillor Karen Stintz.

Seven Toronto Police officers have been arrested in the aftermath of an organized crime and corruption investigation conducted by York Regional Police. What exactly are the allegations, and how did we get here?

OTTAWA DECIDES TO GET RID OF OFFICES TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM AND ISLAMOPHOBIA: HERE’S HOW THEY ARE REPLACING THEM INSTEAD

Libby Znaimer is joined by Richard Robertson, Director of Research and Advocacy at B'nai Brith Canada and Andria Spindel, Executive Director the Canadian Antisemitism Education Foundation.

Ottawa has decided to get rid of the offices tasked with combating antisemitism and Islamophobia and to replace it with an advisory council. Our guests react to the latest.

IS YOUR SUPERBOWL GET TOGETHER ALL ABOUT THE SPORT OR THE SNACKS? 

Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Senior Director, Agri-food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.

Sure, the main event at the superbowl is the actual game itself. But, it's also the occasion where snacks take center stage. Sylvain details some of the more popular snack choices and how it's become such a big deal.