Turkey Farmers of Canada are looking to bring Thanksgiving to new Canadian citizens that are unfamiliar with the thanksgiving tradition. How do they do it? Well, it's all happening through a turkey contest!. We spoke to Liam Lewis, chef ambassador for the national industry contest, about the upcoming event. 

Following the recent violent act at the Integrated Care Hub in Kingston, the injection site remained closed this week as the investigation continues. But Kingston mayor Brian Paterson wants it to be permanent. He called for the care hub to shut down and for the nearby encampment to be cleared. We spoke with long time volunteer, Pam Gray, for her perspective

Quinte Conservation wants to help you get an even healthier dose of nature through offering wellness activities in the woodlands, to boost the benefits of being outdoors. It's launching a series of events, encouraging people to take in nature and also work out while there. We spoke to Lindsay Nash, Quinte Conservation outreach and stewardship coordinator, about how it works and why you have to be there.

The Occurrence, the name of a jigsaw-puzzle making factory,gallery, and store, came to town from Haliburton this past summer. The owners, Brigitte Gall and Michael Bainbridge, are greeting the new neighbors with a made-in-Merrickville puzzle which features a painting of the town. Host Nav Nanway talked to owner Brigitte Gall about what started this jigsaw journey.

The More Grass lawn bowling tournament in Owen Sound is the "world’s first cannabis-friendly lawn bowling tournament." They are inviting people to participate and smoke Marijuana for the tournament this coming weekend. Host Nav Nanwa had the pleasure of speaking to tournament organizer, John Fearnall, about the event.

Seven candidates are vying for the provincial seat in the Bay of Quinte byelection on September 19 to replace Progressive Conservative Todd Smith. PC candidate Tyler Allsop did not respond to our request for an interview. However, we did provide excerpts of Tyler Allsop's remarks from a candidates' debate held by the Belleville Chamber of Commerce this week.

Businesses in Barrie are being warned about a new type of scam targeting local businesses. Local police say that two businesses fell victim to scammers who asked for bitcoin to pay for delivery charges. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Detective Constable Kris Nicholson about the situation. He’s with the Barrie Police Fraud Unit.

One week from now, voters in Belleville, Quinte West, and Prince Edward County will go to the polls to choose a replacement for former Bay of Quinte M-P-P Todd Smith. Today, Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Liberal candidate Sean Kelly about his platform. He is a morning radio host in the region, and now a Belleville city councilor.

The landmark in Del Crary park has paving bricks honoring Peterborians who contribute to cultural life in the city. Among the new names is one many Ontario Morning listeners will remember frequent tech and weather reader John Lewis. John retired from CBC a number of years ago, But he's remained very busy with his passion project, showcasing Peterborough musicians on the local community access tv channel. Host Nav Nanwa had the pleasure of talking to him about this incredible achievement.

Recently on the program we spoke to a gun control advocate about the need for stronger enforcement of Bill C-21 to reduce the death by domestic violence. However, gun rights lobbyists contend that the bill should be repealed. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Tracey Wilson, spokesperson for the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights, about her views on the bill and why the push for a repeal.

We are just over a week away from the provincial byelection in the Bay of Quinte. There are seven candidates in the running to replace M-P-P Todd Smith after he resigned a few months ago. Host Nav Nanwa has been speaking to the leading 4 candidates and today he was joined by NDP candidate Amanda Robertson to discuss her platform. She is also the vice chair of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board.

A young mother in Scotland leaves her children outside a pub and sail across the Atlantic to start a new life all over the rural parts of Ontario country. Decades later, descendant Jamie Lees spent 20 years piecing the story together and is now taking it back to scotland. The story is soon to be adapted into an exhibition in Dundee, Scotland along with a play and  even a graphic novel. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to her about this incredible journey.

Untapped 60 is the new book written by Canada's only above-knee full-time firefighter and his best friend. It is the story of a firefighter, a life altering experience, and a profound shift in perspective. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to His  best friend and co-author Jarett Robertson about the story.

An Owen Sound teen is missing the beginning of the school year because her service dog was not approved in time.

THE DOCTOR IS IN: Part 1

A 30-year-old cold case returns to the Barrie court.

Port Hope elementary teacher, Kelly-Anne Jennings, is facing multiple charges including sexual assault and possession of child pornography. These charges allegedly involve students at the school where she taught. She was a Grade 8 teacher at St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School which is a part of the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board. We spoke to Steven O'Sullivan about the current developments. He is the Catholic Board's Director of Education.

We are a few weeks away from the Bay of Quinte byelection and all four major provincial parties have confirmed their candidates.They have just under two weeks left to make their case after the sudden departure of M-P-P and Education Minister Todd Smith.

We spoke to the co-publisher of Quinteist, Hollie Pratt-Campbell, about the upcoming election. Quinteist is a local online news publication.

As the weather cools down, sometimes it can be very easy to keep indoors for comfort. But there are benefits to getting outside in all seasons. We spoke to Naomi Saunders about its benefits and what I can do to help boost health levels. She is the manager of environmental education at the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority.  

The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium, which is responsible for planning school bus routes, has been unable to strike a deal with school bus operators. That has left families searching for ways to get their kids to school. It's causing headaches for families not just logistically, but financially as well. We spoke to Shawna Walker, a mother of two kids in the renfrew catholic board, to get a personal introspective on the issue.

You might have heard our previous conversation with an Ontario canola grower. They were reacting to the news that China has announced plans to start an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports from Canada. It comes on the heels of Canada's move to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. However, standing firm, Ottawa says high tariffs are essential to protecting jobs, and the future of the auto sector in this country. For his thoughts on Canada's position, we spoke to Energy and Climate journalist Markham Hislop about the whole situation. 

'Poets of Nogojiwanong' is a new online database featuring information about local poets and spoken word artists. It is meant to create a legacy archive highlighting the literary talent who live in Peterborough, and is the brainchild of the city's poet laureate Ziysah von Bieberstein. We spoke to them today about the database.

Haliburton County's "accommodation tax" comes into effect next month. The tax is supposed to target short-term stays like hotel bookings and cottage rentals. This is the second time this is to hit the Ontario cottage country. We spoke to the mayor of the Township of Lake of Bays, Terry Glover, about the new tax accreditations.

After Canada imposed steep tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminum and electric vehicles, Beijing has opened an investigation into Canadian canola. They are accusing Canada of dumping cut rate products on the Chinese market. Many suspect that will result in steep tariffs from their side which could affect the encroaching canola harvest season. We spoke to one of the canola farmers, Jennifer Doelman, about how it affects the upcoming harvest.

Hollay Ghadery's new book “Widow Fantasies” explores what life would be like for her without her husband. It is a collection of stories and thoughts she and many other women have had towards their spouses from quite the unique perspective. All that and more in the Ontario Morning Book Column!

Mayor of Wasaga Beach, Brian Smith, is looking to transfer ownership of Wasaga Beach to the Ministry of Tourism to take over stewardship. For decades, Ontario's Parks Ministry has been the administrator of the lakefront, now the mayor plans to change that. We spoke to him about his proposed redevelopment plans.

Ontario Morning Podcast - September 3rd, 2024.

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