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Peel Matters is an hour long deep dive into everything Peel: from after school programs, to services available to families, to local artists, to policies and issues that affect us on a daily basis. Th... more
FAQs about Peel Matters:How many episodes does Peel Matters have?The podcast currently has 177 episodes available.
November 26, 2020Peel Matters - Nov 25, 2020 - The Environment & Local Decision Making Under Threat by the Ford GovernmentPeter Tabuns, NDP Climate Crises and Energy critic at Queen's Park and Dianne Saxe, new deputy leader of the Green Party of Ontario and former Ontario Environment Commissioner discusses the environment, the economy and local decision making under threat by the Ford Government with host Bill McBain....more48minPlay
November 24, 2020Peel Matters - Nov 23, 2020 - What Makes Libraries Exciting?Libraries across Canada are quickly moving away from the brick-and-mortor setups we remember from the 80's and 90's. Now, libraries are venturing into new digital realms, bringing innovative, new programs, building unexpected facilities, and re-establishing themselves as major city landmarks and community builders. In this episode, host Radha Tailor sits down with Interim CEO Susan Bartoletta and Board Chair Jaipaul Massey-Singh of Brampton Public Library to talk about the new frontier of libraries....more53minPlay
November 20, 2020Peel Matters - Nov 20, 2020 - Managing Your Mental Health During a COVID LockdownOntario announced COVID-19 hotspots, Toronto & Peel Region, will be moving into a lockdown as of Mon, Nov 23 at 12:01 am.With shorter and colder days and the need for physical distancing, it is more important than ever for us to take care of our mental, physical and emotional health. Child and Family Clinician Sabrina Rehman from the Child Development Institute joins host Pranav Bakaraju to discuss how we can take steps to protect our health during this difficult time....more52minPlay
November 20, 2020Peel Matters - Nov 19, 2020 - Masculinity, Indo-Caribbean Culture & IdentityRyan Gurcharn hosts a special panel of Peel Matters in collaboration with the Brown Girl Diary on masculinity, Indo-Caribbean culture and identity....more53minPlay
November 19, 2020Peel Matters - Nov 18, 2020 - Questionable Development Projects, Irresponsible Puppy Brokers & Fallout From the U.S. ElectionBill McBain discusses how the Ford government is far from transparent, weakening environmental safeguards, shackling local conservation authorities and smoothing the way for questionable development projects such as the proposed highway 413. Bill also discusses irresponsible puppy brokers and fallout from our neighbour's election....more49minPlay
November 18, 2020Peel Matters - Nov 17, 2020 - Analyzing Peel Police Services Board MeetingsHost Anu Radha Verma analyzes Peel Police Services Board meetings. She discusses everything from race to unconscious bias within the police force to police responses concerning fatal interactions....more54minPlay
November 17, 2020Peel Matters - Nov 16, 2020 - Celebrity Influences and Consumer SustainabilityHost Radha Tailor speaks with Raza Syed and Nav Nanwa on celebrity and influencer commercialism, the fascination with Kim Kardashion, Paris Hilton and empires & consuming clothing and products sustainably....more52minPlay
November 14, 2020Peel Matters - Nov 13, 2020 - Highlighting GTA Artists: Idris Lawal, Keralanka, Jose Lobo & Strathcona MusicHost Pranav Bakaraju highlights local GTA artists Idris Lawal, Keralanka, Jose Lobo and Strathcona Music. Listen for a discussion about their creative process, music's ability to evoke deep emotion and raise awareness about greater political change, as well as the positive impact of music on combatting COVID-19 stress....more51minPlay
November 12, 2020Peel Matters - Nov 11, 2020 - Care, Remembrance & The Power of DogsCare, remembrance and the power of dogs. Host Bill McBain's very personal conversation with Alzheimer's care researcher Dr. Ardra Cole & the perils to Peel of proposed Hwy 413 with guest Keith Brooks of Environmental Defense....more54minPlay
November 11, 2020Peel Matters - Nov 10, 2020 - Food Security & Food Justice: What Could This Look Like in Peel?We deserve a just, secure and sustainable food system for now and the future, and this is what the Peel Food Action Council has been working towards. Host Anu Radha Verma speaks with Council Members Britt McKee & Edesiri Udoh on food security, food justice, and why we must talk about race when we talk about food....more54minPlay
FAQs about Peel Matters:How many episodes does Peel Matters have?The podcast currently has 177 episodes available.