Fight Back with Libby Znaimer

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Bob Komsic

Interviews with:

- Dr. Ronald Stagg explains the news that the city is exploring renaming Dundas Street

- Dr. David Carr and Dr. Iris Gorfinkel on vaccine hesitancy

- Jennifer Dundas and Dr. Patrice Dutil correct the record on Henry Dundas

- Natalie Mehra and MPP France Gelinas on the Ontario NDP's proposed caregiver program

- And the best calls of the week!

The Saturday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Bob Komsic

Interviews with:

- The Zoomer Squad with David Cravit and Darrell Bricker on more outbreaks in long-term care homes

- Dr. Stephanie Carvin, Dr. Philoppe Lagasse, and Mel Cappe on news that the federal liberals are taking the house speaker to court

- The Strategy Panel, with Karen Stintz and Charles Sousa react to the appointment of a new governor general

- Dr. Alon Vaisman and Kerry Bowman on updates to travel restrictions

- And the best calls of the week!

The City plans to rename Dundas Street. Some listeners explained that they had never heard of the man behind the name, Henry Dundas. Others said that it is a waste of taxpayers money. What do you think about it?

Today, Libby Znaimer is joined by Jennifer Dundas, a descendant of Henry Dundas and Dr. Patrice Dutil, a professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University. This week, the City of Toronto went a step closer in its plans to rename Dundas Street as the executive committee voted unanimously in favour of a report that recommends the change. Jennifer Dundas weighs in on the debate and Dr. Dutil provides historical and political context to the story.

Later, Libby Znaimer is joined by NDP MPP France Gélinas (Nickel-Belt) who is the critic for health, and Natalie Mehra, Executive Director of the Ontario Health Coalition to discuss news that the Ontario NDP says they would commit to a Caregiver Benefit Program. Andrea Horwath, the NDP leader, was in the Bay of Quinte yesterday to make the announcement. We explore the details and discuss the need to improve home care as an alternative to long-term care. And, speaking of long-term care, certain restrictions have eased including allowing people who are fully vaccinated to make close contact with residents at homes. We also know that residents can have up to ten visitors in an outdoor setting and all residents can have two general visitors and two caregivers for an indoor visit at the same time. Our guests weigh in on the latest.

Finally, Libby Znaimer is joined by Jan De Silva, CEO and President of the Toronto Region Board of Trade. The Toronto Region Board of Trade has partnered with the City to launch the new “playbooks” campaign. It's all part of an effort to have people return to office towers, restaurants and shops in the downtown core. Jan details what the framework for this plan is and the strategies being implemented to ensure the transition can be made smoothly and safely.

Dundas Street, vaccine hesitancy and gas prices.

Canada's new Governor General & travel rules.

LTC COVID-19 outbreak & Federal government goes to court over virology lab documents.

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Bob Komsic

Interviews with:

- Jane Meadus, Donna Duncan, Dr. Vivian Stamatopolous, and Cathy Parkes respond to Rod Phillip's first presser

- David Phillips and Dr. Iris Gorfinkel discuss the extreme heat in Western Canada

- Dr. Veldon Coburn and Brigitte d'Auzac on Canada Day reflections

- Joseph Neuberger explains the news of Bill Cosby's conviction being overturned

- And the best calls of the week!

The Saturday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Bob Komsic

Interviews with:

- The Zoomer Squad, with David Cravit, Petter Muggeridge, and Bill Vangorder discuss the collapse of a building in Miami

- Sol Mamakwa, Cat Criger, and Dr. Scott Hamilton react to more discoveries of unmarked graves near residential schools

- The Strategy Panel, with Karen Stintz and Charles Sousa talk about women in politics

- Cheryl Blackman, Andrew Lochhead, and Anthony Furey debate the issue of renaming Dundas Street

- And the best calls of the week!

Today, on Free For All Friday, Libby Znaimer gives listeners a history lesson on Henry Dundas. The City of Toronto is planning to rename Dundas Street. And, we hear from callers who give us their take on whether this is a good or bad idea.