Gender-based violence is on the rise. Learn how to get help during this pandemic from Tanisha Bryan, Women's and community advocate.

Real change to eliminate anti-Black racism is what community advocate David Bosveld is fighting for. He's celebrating the small wins too, organizing with a kind of hopefulness we need. David joins host Anu Radha Verma

Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by NDP MPP Chris Glover and Shauna Harris to talk about the importance of getting involved in our democracy, the homelessness crisis, and resulting food insecurity, as well as reviewing the Ontario Government's handling of the pandemic.

Michelle Bilek discusses the impact of COVID-19, budget cuts, layoffs, and the proposed move to privatize online learning. A perspective from Parent Teacher Advocate Romana Siddiqui and President of Peel local Elementary Teacher’s Federation of Ontario Gail Bannister Clarke.”

What is the connection between arts and mental health? #PeelMatters host talks to Nikisar Inc's Production Manager Tristan Pinnock about his upcoming film Mya and its exploration of mental health. Then Owner of 4Cats Art Studio Celia Wilson joins us to talk about how art can help with anxiety and mental health issues, especially during the pandemic. Lastly, Drag Queen Tifa Wine joins the discussion about mental health issues QTBIPoC experience while practising their art.

Peel Matters host Ryan Gurcharn talks to Sharon, Executive Director of Peel's women's shelter, Meghan Leen - CEO of Mississauga Food Bank, & Executive Director Jannie's L from Armagh House Peel's only women's transitional housing about how the pandemic has affected women disproportionately.

From queer parties & speed dating to stripper life drawing, Marisa Rosa Grant, founder/creator of StrappedTO has been creating spaces for queer and trans folks (esp QTBIPOC folks) to feel connected, learn and experience joy. They join host Anu Radha Verma.

Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Janice Folk-Dawson, Executive Vice President of the Ontario Federation of Labor, who provides in-depth information about labor unions, their history, purpose, and why they are more important than ever as they continue fighting for worker rights and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why are we still talking about the Oprah interview with Megan Markle and Prince Henry Charles Albert David? What role should the Queen have in Canada? Is it time to start electing our Head of State directly?

On #PeelMatters host Ryan Gurcharn talks to The Hills Times columnist Erica Ifil about the explosive interview on CTV's Power Play with Former Lieutenant Governor David Onley where she takes him to school and back. Erica breaks down the complications of having the Queen as Canada's Head of State in 2021. Then a panel unpacks why we have a constitutional monarchy and the political will to change it.

Do we need paid sick days? How will vaccinations help Peel get out of lockdown? On #Peel Matters, host Ryan Gurcharn deep dives into how Peel residents can benefit from paid sick days and how a better vaccination plan is needed in the Peel Region. Gagandeep Kaur from the Warehouse Workers Centre talks about the conditions at the Amazon fulfilment centre that got shutdown by Peel’s top doctor. The Elemnt Host Taman Atwal updates us on her research into paid sick days. Councillor Carolyn Parrish explains why throwing water on all the buildings that are not burning won’t help our COVID recovery strategy. And MBOT VP Brad Butt breaks down why businesses support provincially-funded paid sick days