The FEED

By 105.9 The Region

THE FEED is a weekly news magazine that goes behind the scenes and into more depth on the stories we have reported throughout the week or presents stories that need more time to tell. Hosted by Ann Ro... more

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May 13, 2023CMHA York Region South Simcoe / Dr. Isaac Bogoch / Solicitor General Michael Kerzner / Julie Spence, Founder of Spelling Bee of Canada / Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO of Canadian Women & Sport
Ann Rohmer speaks with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) York Region South Simcoe on the impact of loneliness on health; epidemic of loneliness and isolation.
Ann Rohmer is with arguably one of the most familiar faces of the pandemic Dr. Isaac Bogoch who discusses The World Health Organization ending the global COVID-19 emergency, citing increased immunity, fewer deaths and less pressure on hospitals.
Kevin Frankish discusses auto theft with Solicitor General Michael Kerzner. The Ontario government is fighting auto theft by investing $51 million in new measures to help police identify and dismantle organized crime networks and put thieves behind bars. The funding will support first-of-its kind auto theft prosecution teams to investigate and prosecute criminal organizations that profit from stolen vehicles.
Shaliza Bacchus is with Julie Spence, Founder of Spelling Bee of Canada. Spelling Bee of Canada’s 36th Annual Championship will take place in-person on Sunday, May 28th at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites in Richmond Hill.
Jim Lang speaks with Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, the CEO of Canadian Women & Sport who talks about the benefits of investing money and more TV airtime for women sports.
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May 06, 2023Shrinkflation / Fentanyl Crisis / End of Life Planning / Menatl Health Curriculum / CMHA Fundraiser / Goddie (Book) / Newmarket Public Library
Ann Rohmer is with Laurie Campbell – Financial Wellness at Bromwich & Smith to discuss a new survey conducted by Ipsos. Between April 19 and 20 that surveyed 1,000 Canadians, found that 84 per cent of respondents are concerned about shrinkflation (which is the phenomenon of everyday grocery items decreasing in size while the price tags remain the same) w/Laurie Campbell – Financial Wellness at Bromwich+Smith
Ann Rohmer speaks with Detective Sergeant Rich Gaudet of the Guns,Gangs and Drug Enforcement Unit with York Regional Police with details on the recent spate of Fentanyl overdoses (3 fatalities) in Markham. A view from the frontline and YRP's warning to York Region.
Ann Rohmer Fentynal with Dr. Richard Gould from York Region Public Health on what it is, why it kills, YRPH's involvement in the recent crisis in Markham and YRPH's message to York Region.
Tina Cortese is with the ACE Planning Company about end of life care; how to deliver peace of mind through advance care planning services, quality of life and care wishes.
Kevin Frankish speaks with NDP education critic Chandra Pasma and the response to education minister Stephen Lecce’s announcement on mental health curriculum stating that it would have been more significant if students could also access mental health supports.
Jim Lang is with Aurora resident George Rappos who knows the importance of mental health to youth and to have the opportunities to seek help when and where they need it. He raised more the $22k for youth mental health programs CMHA-YRSS.
Shaliza Bacchus speaks with Toronto author Robert Picart, about why he hopes local school boards and the Ontario Ministry of Education will adopt his new book GODDIE, to help diversify the curriculum and increase awareness about how African, Afro-Caribbean, and Black people have shaped Canada since the 1940s.
After 17 years, the Newmarket Library has launched a vibrant, new brand identity that invites curiosity and discovery. This move is an early step in modernizing Library services as part of its 2022-25 Strategic Plan. Glynn Perkins has the details.
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April 29, 2023Angus Reid Institute - Monarchy Survey / MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy / 8-Day Work Week / Plastic Polution Kid / Never Give Up (Book) / Life Happens (Book)
Ann Rohmer looks at King and Country - As King Charles prepares to have his title formalized at the May 6 coronation – expected to be a toned-down affair as Charles “is very aware of the struggles felt by modern Britons” – many in Canada wonder if it’s time to split from the monarchy. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds half (52%) of Canadians do not want their country to continue as a constitutional monarchy for generations to come, nearly all (88%) of whom believe it’s worth opening the constitutional can of worms to sever the country’s royal roots.
Ann Rohmer continues – Residents of Aurora and Newmarket are encouraged to dust off their fascinators for Coronation Day as MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy hosts a community event in honour of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in the wee hours of Saturday, May 6. Coinciding with the start of the Coronation procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, MPP Gallagher Murphy invites all community members to view the ceremony on the big screen starting at 6 a.m. at the Aurora branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (105 Industrial Parkway North).
Tina Cortese investigates the 8 DAY WORK WEEK. The average small business owner works 54 hours a week, the equivalent of an eight-day workweek for most salaried workers, finds a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
Kevin Frankish introduces us to the PLASTIC POLLUTION KID, a 10year old Markham girl fighting plastic pollution.
Jim Lang speaks with Paul Rosen, who in this brutally honest account of his life, talks about all of the adversity he faced, including losing his leg. He overcame all of that to become one of the greatest goalies in Paralympic Games history, winning multiple world championship titles with Team Canada and a gold medal at the Olympics. He later also became a noted public speaker and broadcaster after his playing career ended.
Shaliza Bacchus looks at “Life Happens”, a book by previous COVID-19 patient Arthur Sercan and wife Jenny Spanos recalling Arthur’s time in the Intensive Care Unit. Inspired to give back in gratitude, a portion of the proceeds support the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation.
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April 22, 2023Pandemic Toll / Colin Furness - Epidemiologist / Deputy Fire Chief / Visual Defence / Solify / Designer Sandeep Kaur Gill / Julie Graham-Chang
Glynn Perkins asks the question: "Did the pandemic make us mean (and tired, burned out and lonely)?" COVID-19 took a toll on society far beyond its impact on physical health. The pandemic disrupted the global economy, widened all sorts of inequalities, interrupted childrens’ education and forever changed how we work, play, live and interact with one another.
Ann Rohmer is with Colin Furness (epidemiologist) to discuss as hospitals ease masking policies, where are we now with COVID 19?
Ann Rohmer speaks with the Deputy Fire Chief about the steps that firefighters took last week in knocking down that massive blaze (homes under construction) and how they dealt with peripheral issues like keeping the nearby occupied houses (and people) safe.
Kevin Frankish speaks with Visual Defence, a company that pivoted from security systems in 2019 to a product that allows Cities/Municipalities to better manage road maintenance. It is called City Rover. Using recycled/retrofitted cell phones they have established a information relay that uses vehicles that the city already has on the streets to identify, classify and report on potholes and road maintenance issues.
Tina Cortese is with the founder of Solify, a company that is making solar simple, smarter & affordable.
Jim Lang speaks with designer Sandeep Kaur Gill from Brampton, who designed the one-of-a-kind jersey, which included 12 different fabrics that celebrate the diverse communities of Brampton was worn at the IIHF 2023 Women’s World Championship.
Shaliza Bacchus speaks with the series lead of YTV’s live action comedy Popularity Papers, Glee Dango (Julie Graham-Chang) from Stouffville
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April 15, 2023York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween / Nadia Z. Hasan - COO of NCCM / Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca / Canada Helps 2023 Report / Canada's Best Hospitals / Moonlight Gala
Ann Rohmer is with York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween. The discussion involves the recent deaths of officers killed in the line of duty and what is the impact on those in uniform.
Kevin Frankish speaks with Nadia Z. Hasan, Chief Operating Officer at National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM). With charges laid after suspected hate-motivated incident at Markham mosque, the community is calling on government to combat Islamophobia.
Ann Rohmer has the monthly update from the Mayor of the City of Vaughan Steven Del Duca.
Tina Cortese discusses the Canada Helps 2023 Report, which indicates that 57% of Canadian Charities are unable to meet the growing demand for services.
Glynn Perkins looks at Newsweek’s "Canada's Best Hospitals" where Southlake is #35 on the list.
Jim Lang has a preview of the Moonlight Gala on May 27th to celebrate Canadian art and fundraise for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection
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April 08, 2023Prime Minister Justin Trudeau / Anthony Quinn - Chief Community and Benefits Officer of CARP / Honourary Colonel Michael Ravenhill - CEO of the David Foster Foundation / Oat Milk Debate / Cricket Stadium
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joins Ann Rohmer to talk budget big picture and what it means to the Greater Toronto Area.
Ann Rohmer is with Anthony Quinn / Chief Community and Benefits Officer of CARP. The Canadian Association of Retired Persons – promoting the interests, rights and quality of life of Cdns as they age.
Kevin Frankish speaks with the Honourary Colonel Michael Ravenhill, CEO of the DAVID FOSTER FOUNDATION. April is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month.
Shaliza Bacchus discusses the Oat milk debate with a nutritionist who recommends reading the fine print when it come to oat milk
Jim Lang looks at how the City of Brampton is hoping to score a run with plans to develop a multi-purpose cricket facility surrounded by a "new urban core with major transit-oriented opportunities for high-density residential, business, leisure and tourism."
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April 01, 2023Janet Gray – Money Coaches Canada / Retail Council of Canada - Reaction to Federal Budget / Rick Smith - President of the Canadian Climate Institute / Toby Boulet - Green Shirt Day / Bobbi Hunter - Mr. Mindbomb / Life at Sea
Ann Rohmer speaks with with Janet Gray – Money Coaches Canada where the discussion looks at why we are poorer now than 3 years ago, what to do and will Tuesday’s federal budget help?
Tina Cortese looks at the Retail Council of Canada’s reaction to the federal budget and if the Federal Government could
have done more to help Canadians by slashing credit card swipe fees, eliminating hidden taxes on consumer goods such as car seats, strollers, diapers.
Ann Rohmer is with Rick Smith, President of the Canadian Climate Institute who says that Tuesday’s budget accelerates clean growth in Canada.
Jim Lang speaks with Toby Boulet – parent of Logan Boulet who died in in the Bronco's bus crash in 2018. April 7th is GREEN SHIRT DAY to inspire people to become organ donors.
Kevin Frankish is with Bobbi Hunter to discuss Rembering Bob Hunter, a book about the environmentalist and one of
the founders of Greenpeace Bob Hunter which will be available later this month – MR. MINDBOMB
Shaliza Bacchus looks at Life at Sea, which is offering the ultimate cruising experience. An opportunity to visit all 7
continents, work remotely and live at sea for 30k.
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March 25, 2023Federal Budget / Tim Hudak - CEO - OREA / MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy / MP Francesco Sorbara / Youth Employment Services / Oscar Oliver / Holly Nyenkamp
As the federal government prepares to table its budget on March 28, a turbulent year has left many Canadians with dire assessments of their own finances and not many feeling optimistic about their financial futures. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds half (47%) of Canadians say they are worse off financially than they were at this time last year after a year of inflation not seen since the 1980s. Ann Rohmer has details.
Ann Rohmer speaks Tim Hudak - CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association with a view on the spring real estate market.
Kevin Frankish is with Newmarket-Aurora MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy, a member of the committee exploring what’s needed for the first major renovation to the Queen's Park Provincial Legislative Building in 130 years.
Shaliza Bacchus discusses details of the student summer job program with Vaughan Woodbridge MP Francesco Sorbara.
Glynn Perkins has the information on Youth Employment Services (YES) and organization that since 1968, has provided programs and services to help youth find jobs and start a business. They are 83 per cent successful in finding jobs, training, education or business outcomes for youth.
Jim Lang speaks with 13yr old Oscar Oliver from Barrie who is putting together backpacks with everyday necessities for Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
Tina Cortese is with Holly Nyenkamp from the Canadian Liver Foundation who discuss the rise in Canadians at risk for liver disease and how you can improve your liver health.
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March 18, 2023Ontario Technological Education Credit / Vaughan Condo Building Mass Shooting / Wills and Estates / Covid Commemoration Concert / Indoor Roller Rink
Ann Rohmer speaks with the Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The conversation looks at students entering Grade 9 in September 2024 who will now be required to earn a Grade 9 or 10 Technological Education credit as part of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The province will also allow students, starting in Grade 11, to transition to full-time apprenticeship programs while still earning a high school diploma
Ann Rohmer looks at the reaction of unions and contractors to the grade 11 apprenticeship transition program.
Tina Cortese is with Professor Jack Rozdilsky, an expert in disaster and emergency management at York University and a resident of the Vaughan condo building where the mass shooting took place in December. The discussion looks at the days after the deadly rampage, the delay in mental health support and his fear that Vaughan may not be prepared.
Jim Lang is with York Region wills and estates lawyer Les Kotzer; the author of the FAMILY FIGHT, who has comments on the Angus Reid poll that suggests that half of Canadians don't have a last will and testament.
Glynn Perkins has information on the Covid Commemoration Concert and Fair to honour the frontline heroes of the Pandemic.
Shaliza Bacchus takes a spin around the indoor roller rink at Promenade Mall in Thornhill.
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March 11, 2023Ray Deonandan / RBC Financial Independence Poll / Four-Day Work Week / Mayor of Vaughan / John Gradek / March Break Ideas / Oscar Predications / Junos Preview
With the 3rd anniversary of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Ann Rohmer speaks with Ray Deonandan about looking back at what we went through, the lessons learned and what needs to be done to prepare for another global health emergency
Tina Cortese discusses how Canadians aged 18 to 34 are now much less confident about their financial future, as they try to cope with the ongoing impacts of inflation on their day-to-day lives, according to the annual RBC Financial Independence Poll.
Glynn Perkins looks at the four-day work week. A group supporting local governments in the province says at least seven rural municipalities have started to offer staff a four-day work week option
Ann Rohmer has her monthly check in with the mayor of Vaughan
Jim Lang speaks with aviation expert John Gradek about how families should have a plan A, B or perhaps even a PLAN C when they're travelling for March Break next week
Kevin Frankish has some last minute March Break ideas here at home
Shaliza Bacchus is with Cam Maitland from Hollywood Suite with an Oscars preview and a few predictions ahead of the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday.
Cristina Lavecchia has a preview of Monday’s JUNO awards with Eric Alper.
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FAQs about The FEED:

How many episodes does The FEED have?

The podcast currently has 445 episodes available.