THE ZOOMER SQUAD: WASTEWATER SIGNAL AND COVID-19 HOSPITALIZATIONS REACH ONE-YEAR HIGHS

Jane Brown is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP and John Wright, Executive Vice President, Maru Public Opinion.

According to the latest data, both Ontario's wastewater signal and hospitalization rates for COVID-19 have reached one-year highs respectively. It's a confirmation that the virus still poses a significant public health threat. Meanwhile, Jane and the panel weigh in on older adults (we're talking about adults 80 years of age and older) and their relationship with technology especially in the context of the busy holiday shopping where you can find such great deals online and also staying connected to their loved ones and family virtually.

MORE ISRAELI HOSTAGES RETURN BACK HOME

Jane Brown is now joined by David Matlow, a Toronto-based lawyer.

Over the weekend, additional groups of Israeli hostages were released as part of ongoing negotiation deals between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group. David heard about one of the hostages, Ofri Brodutch, a 10-year-old girl and decided to start a letter writing campaign to her through the Canadian Red Cross.

THE EXTENT OF FOOD BANK RELIANCE IN ONTARIO

Jane Brown is now joined by Carolyn Stewart, CEO of Feed Ontario, and Talia Bronstein, VP of Research & Advocacy for the Daily Bread Food Bank.

According to a new report by Feed Ontario, food bank usage went up almost 40 per cent last year. Our guests explain what this has meant for the food banks and how they operate and what the various levels of government need to do to help alleviate the situation.

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