Fight Back with Libby Znaimer

In provincial politics Progressive Conservative MPP Randy Hillier has apologized after being suspended from the PC caucus indefinitely over comments he made.  Hillier claims that his comments were NOT directed at parents of autistic children, but to an NDP member.  This as dozens of parents showed up at Queens Park voicing concerns about the new autism funding program...calling it "inadequate."  The NDP continues to call for the resignation of the Government Social Services Minister Lisa McLeod who is responsible for the autism file.  McLeod continues to defend the province's new funding model.

Former Liberal Justice Minister Jody Wilson Raybould is likely to appear before the justice committee next week ... but has suggested she may not be able to reveal much of substance unless the government waives its solicitor client privilege.

Former Liberal Justice Minister Jody Wilson Raybould is likely to appear before the justice committee next week ... but has suggested she may not be able to reveal much of substance unless the government waives its solicitor client privilege.

Canadians 55 years of age, or older are more internet savvy now than ever before. In fact, over 90% of Home Equity Bank’s inquiries come from the internet. The average age of those inquiring minds is 72. Home Equity Bank works hard to adjust their communication with clients to specifically accommodate their needs. Vivianne Gauci, Vice President of Marketing at Home Equity Bank stopped by and joined fill in host Jane Brown to share her knowledge and answer many listener questions.

Canadians 55 years of age, or older are more internet savvy now than ever before. In fact, over 90% of Home Equity Bank’s inquiries come from the internet. The average age of those inquiring minds is 72. Home Equity Bank works hard to adjust their communication with clients to specifically accommodate their needs. Vivianne Gauci, Vice President of Marketing at Home Equity Bank stopped by and joined fill in host Jane Brown to share her knowledge and answer many listener questions.

Toronto’s ombudsman is getting involved in how well, or how poorly snow removal is going in the city so far this winter. There appears to be an issue with both the quality of service the city is providing as well as the very different approaches to sidewalk snow removal in different parts of the city and they’re monitoring the situation closely. Fill in host Jane Brown speaks with Superintendent, Area Road Operations and Expressways, for the City Of Toronto, Mark Mills and Councillor Paula Fletcher for Toronto Danforth.

Toronto’s ombudsman is getting involved in how well, or how poorly snow removal is going in the city so far this winter. There appears to be an issue with both the quality of service the city is providing as well as the very different approaches to sidewalk snow removal in different parts of the city and they’re monitoring the situation closely. Fill in host Jane Brown speaks with Superintendent, Area Road Operations and Expressways, for the City Of Toronto, Mark Mills and Councillor Paula Fletcher for Toronto Danforth.

Fill in host Jane Brown News speak with US Journalist & Political Pundit Paul Pacelli about Bernie Sanders announcing his run for the 2020 US election. Does he think the US will “feel the Bern” this time?

Fill in host Jane Brown News speak with US Journalist & Political Pundit Paul Pacelli about Bernie Sanders announcing his run for the 2020 US election. Does he think the US will “feel the Bern” this time?

Its a resignation that stunned politicians and political observers alike.

Gerald Butts announced yesterday he was leaving his post as Prime Minister’s Justin Trudeau’s principal secretary. Fill-in host Jane Brown speaks with a variety of strategists including Patrick Gossage, Mike Van Soelen, Kim Wright and Ali Salam.