Libby Znaimer  is joined by David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion.

Today: Our Zoomer Squad discusses the funeral procession for Queen Elizabeth II that has members of other royal families, and heads of state on site to pay their respects. They also discuss Canadians' views of the monarchy as it enters a new era with King Charles III now on the throne.

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CANADA'S RESTAURANT INDUSTRY IS STRUGGLING: SURVEY 

Libby Znaimer is now joined by James Rilett, Vice President of Central Canada, Restaurants Canada and Court Desautels of The Neighbourhood Group of Companies, which operates 4 restaurants in Guelph and 1 in Kitchener.

According to a recent report by Restaurants Canada, our country's restaurant industry is still struggling even amid a post-pandemic era as businesses continue to face higher costs of food (due to inflation), labour shortages, high debt and low profitability. Both James and Court weigh in on the latest.

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ROCCO ACHAMPONG AND JON BURNSIDE ARE RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL

Libby Znaimer is now joined by Rocco Achampong, Candidate for Toronto City Council (Spadina-Fort York) and Jon Burnside, who is a candidate for Ward 16, Don Valley East.

Today: we meet two candidates running for Toronto City Council. The two of them explain their platforms to Libby and weigh in on a city council that is dramatically changing as numerous veteran councillors have opted not to seek re-election in October.

Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!