Kristy Cameron has reappeared after a relaxing out-of-town trip, and just in time for what could be an ugly Summer strike at the LCBO. Nearly 10,000 workers have hit the picket lines across Ontario, even though online sales are still operational. As we sit here right now, is the LCBO a provincewide necessity? Could this labour dispute change that narrative? We dig deeper with Dan Malleck, a Professor of Health Sciences at Brock University. Meantime, employees at the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa have started a picket line of their own. The labour dispute officially began Monday morning after talks with OPSEU officials broke down over the weekend. Until a resolution can be found, a full disruption of services is expected. Eric Schonbacher, a child protection worker who has been with the organization for over a decade, joins the show in Hour 2. Plus, Canada’s unemployment rate has risen to 6.4 percent, with Summer jobs for students especially hard to come by.

Tim Powers is filling in for Vassy Kapelos today, as she continues to soak in the sun and put the world of politics on the backburner. And as France prepares to put a bow on the final preparations for this year’s Summer Olympics, things are getting very nasty. President Emmanuel Macron has officially refused the resignation of the country’s Prime Minister, asking him to stay on a temporary basis as the government enters a state of limbo. So what happens next? We dig deeper with Carleton University Senior Fellow Elliott Tepper. Later in Hour 1, the province of Alberta is heating up, and not in a good way. They are dealing with heat warnings, a little bit of smoke, and a huge stampede in Calgary. Environment Canada senior meteorologist David Phillips tells us if there’s any relief in sight. Plus, Canada’s Prime Minister is preparing to take the heat for Canada’s lack of national defense commitments. We outline what’s at stake as he heads to NATO’s Headquarters.

Chris Holski is filling in for the vacationing Kristy Cameron. And as the Chief Newsanchor for CTV Ottawa, tonight marks the last time you will hear Graham Richardson’s voice. Don’t worry, he’s just making a career change, albeit a significant one. He reflects on his broadcasting media journey ahead of his final suppertime newscast. Meantime, an LCBO strike is looming large this Summer, with the odds of a labour dispute likely going up after Thursday’s developments. How could a potential work stoppage impact Ontario’s distilleries and breweries? Kitchissippi Beer founder Paul Meek joins the program in Hour 2. Plus, a Manitoba physician and space scientist is getting ready for the opportunity of a lifetime, as Dr. Shawna Pandya joins the Virgin Galactic space crew. She drops by the Hal Anthony studios in Hour 3. And finally, would you rather watch a movie than brace the Bluesfest crowds this weekend? Fear not, cinema lovers! Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks.

We have plenty of items on the debate menu to devour and discuss, as Scott Reid fills in for Amanda Galbraith on Free For All Fridays. First of all, U.K. voters have made a huge statement, kicking the Tories out of Parliament and ending Rishi Sunak’s short stint as Britain’s Prime Minister. As for U.S. President and Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden, he insists that he’s not going anywhere and he will stay in this year’s Presidential race. Which scenario has left you speechless? We pose that question to Alyson Fair of Bluesky Strategy Group and Laryssa Waler of GT&CO. They also ponder the potential fallouts of an LCBO strike and react to the now-rejected idea of a Liberal caucus meeting.

Andrew Pinsent is filling in for Kristy Cameron this afternoon. Several times on this talk-radio program, we have talked about reinventing the workweek wheel. The most common revision that people are calling for is the 4-day model, with the idea of an extended weekend dancing in our heads. But what about a 6-day workweek? Effective this month, it’s happening in Greece, as a handful of workplace sectors start to implement it. We dig deeper in Hour 1 with Diana Palmerin-Velasco, a Senior Director on the Future of Work at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Meantime, the councillor for West Carleton-March is apologizing for his unprofessional actions at a nearby daycare, but insists that the allegations from the daycare owner are being blown out of proportion. Should our city councillors be held to a higher standard of conduct? Text into the show and let us know. And finally, it’s a Thursday afternoon, which means it’s time for our weekly check-in with gardening expert Carson Arthur.

Robin Gill is filling in for the vacationing Vassy Kapelos. After leaving a jaw-dropping path of destruction in Jamaica and the Eastern Caribbean, Hurricane Beryl is now roaring towards Mexico. We check in with Canadian newlyweds Jeff and Amanda Cain, who are currently stranded in Jamaica and crossing their fingers for a flight home. Later in today’s program, we also check in on the ongoing relief efforts in that country. Over in the United Kingdom, a pivotal election could send a series of countrywide shockwaves, as the ballots slowly start to trickle in. Plus, the next nationally-televised Presidential Debate isn’t until September, but last week’s fiasco is still generating plenty of chatter within Democratic circles. And while the risks of sticking with Joe Biden are certainly great, so is the gamble of finding a new voice. We delve into that side of the equation in Hour 2. And finally, it’s a Thursday afternoon, which means it’s time to talk science with CTV’s Dan Riskin!

You have tons of online shopping destinations to browse through on the Internet. You can buy books and clothes online. And yes, you can even buy used cars online. However, there is growing caution on the notion of buying brand-new vehicles, and the risks associated with picking your next car without a simple test drive. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with driving columnist Lorraine Sommerfeld in Hour 1. Here at home, should city councillors be allowed to broker voluntary donations to their ward from local developers? Ottawa’s Finance Committee ruled that they shouldn’t, although some argued that this verdict would unfairly tie their hands. River Ward councillor Riley Brockington and Stittsville councillor Glen Gower open the debate floor in Hour 2. Meantime, Canada’s opioid crisis is only getting worse, as elephant tranquilizers and PIRO hit the streets. In Hour 3, we focus on the non-profit organizations that are tasked with keeping Ottawa safe. Plus, Canada’s top fraudsters are up to their old tricks again.

Robin Gill is back in the hosting chair, filling in for Vassy Kapelos. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was expected to make his annual trip to the Calgary Stampede this week – except that isn’t going to happen in 2024. And with the Liberals under siege in the Canada-wide polls, that might be in the party’s best interests, as the Red Team can’t afford to watch another fortress crumble. Nik Nanos of Nanos Research explains further in Hour 1. Meantime, Canada’s farmers are biting their fingernails over the new Capital Gains Tax, fearing that it could complicate family transfers. We hear from Kyle Larkin, who is the Grain Growers of Canada’s Executive Director. Plus, the courts have granted an injunction to dismantle a Palestinian protest encampment at the University of Toronto.

Consumer advocates are waving every single red flag in plain view, as the looming dangers of a ‘100 percent cashless society’ creep closer and closer to Canada’s doorstep. In fact, they fear we are already sleepwalking into that reality. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Omar Fares, a Lecturer in Retail Management at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Ted Rogers Program. Looking back to your days as a young parent, you probably recall at least one instance where your child got extremely upset. A new process called ‘co-regulation’ is designed to help today’s children and teenagers better manage those massive outbursts. We pick the brain of Dr. Lauren Marchette, a family psychologist and a Lecturer in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Meantime, a deal has been reached to end an abrupt labour dispute involving WestJet mechanics. However, the ensuing flight delays and cancellations have caused a series of scheduling headaches.

Robin Gill is filling in for Vassy Kapelos, who is taking full advantage of her summer vacation. In Hour 1, we shift gears to European politics, as far-right parties make big gains within Europe’s Parliament. Carleton University NPSIA professor Elliott Tepper digs deeper as the show progresses. Meanwhile in America, the U.S. Supreme Court has concluded that the country’s President has immunity for official acts, not private ones. As a result, prosecutors in Manhattan have decided to delay Donald Trump's sentencing on his ‘hush money’ conviction. Plus, an Ontario city has assembled teams of ER nurses and police officers to better help patients with mental illnesses. That plan was launched in 2023. One year later, we head to Windsor to see the results.