Peel Matters

Roshanie, like many local artists, had to pivot when the pandemic hit, and found herself in journalism, covering social justice stories that impact Toronto and beyond. She's finding ways to create content, share mixes and build connections in the virtual space.

She joins host Anu Radha Verma for a conversation about her artistic journey, her work as a journalist, and the possibilities for Brampton.

Peel Matters and the Lassi Revolution podcast host, Rav, speaks to community activists in India about the farmer protests. Surjeet Bola from Punjab, India, gives a rundown of why farmers are protesting, how 3 new farm acts will affect farmers, and what they are asking for. Gurpreet Bhatti and Gursahiba Gill share their experience from protest sites, discuss what it means to be a youth activist during this time, and share tips on how we can support farmers. To learn more about or to connect with Surjeet, Gurpreet and Gursahiba, visit https://anchor.fm/tlrp

Host Anu Radha Verma takes on Ontario's critical care triage protocol, which is being flagged as undermining consent, and making people with disabilities fearful about care if they are to go into hospital. Mariam Shanouda and Jessica De Marinas from ARCH Disability Law Centre join to talk about the protocol. MMPP Sara Singh joins to talk about the Peel perspective.

Special episode of #PeelMatters focused on Peel Regional Police: board leadership change, human rights and disciplinary issues, and looking at Axon, the company that PRP has given millions to!

2SLGBTQ+ youth say that Ontario needs to #DoBetter & LGBT YouthLine Executive Director Berkha Gupta joins host Anu Radha Verma to talk about why we need youth to lead the way forward. They discuss recent controversies with the Toronto Catholic District School Board & how school boards need to stop failing & harming 2SLGBTQ+ youth. For the full #DoBetter report visit http://dobetter.youthline.ca/

Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju speaks with experts about major issues in Ontario's postsecondary sector today. Pranav is joined by MPP Chris Glover, Critic for Technology Development & Innovation, and Richard Dunwoody, Executive Director of Project Recover, who discuss a motion to support survivors of human trafficking and pardon their OSAP debt. MPP Laura Mae Lindo, Critic for Anti-Racism and Colleges & Universities and Sebastien Lalonde, Chair of the Canadian Federation of Students in Ontario, join to discuss the importance of student advocacy on campus, and how student unions play a crucial role in providing services on campus.

Peel Matters host Ryan Gurcharn chats with Canadian Authors Natasha Henry and Valene Campbell as they talk about their journey into writing and the importance of Black voices in literature and history.

International Women's Day is March 8th & this year's theme is #ChooseToChallenge Singer-songwriter Malton Ameerah is taking it to heart as she prepares to perform at the City of Brampton's IWD event on Monday, March 8th. She joins #PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma to talk about the power of music, resilience, and much more!

On #PeelMatters show Michelle Bilek discusses the handling of the pandemic by the Ontario government with Brampton Centre MPP and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition Sara Singh. Then, guest host Bill McBain speaks with the operators of Abbeyfield non-profit senior living home in Caledon.

There's consensus - lots need to change in Peel. But how do we encourage resident engagement and action? A new grassroots residents initiative. Engage Peel is tackling this question!

Anu Radha Verma on Peel Matters chats with Alan Khan