On this week's episode, host Ann Rohmer discusses ALS with the ALS SOCIETY, delving into what the disease does, fundraising and hopes for a cure. Jim LLang builds on this narrative speaking with Mark Kirton, a former Toronto Maple Leaf about his ALS story and his time with Borje Salming during his last visit to Toronto. Tina covers the local angle speaking with Andrew Darke, a York Region resident also waging his own battle with ALS. In our continuing series with CAA, Kevin speaks with Teresa DiFelice from CAA about the dangers of driving high.

Ann seeks new guidance from the Canadian Paediatric Society about screen time for toddlers & preschoolers while SHALIZA reviews a new survey about how much time Canadians spend on social media (fyi it’s more than 6 hours per week) ; also includes how to protect your privacy and avoid security issues.

As we build towards the holidays and Giving Tuesday, Ann Rohmer meets with Canada Helps to discuss the need for charities in the next few months and Canadians plans to give. She also meets with FedEx Express to discuss the findings of their later consumer survey and plans for Holiday Shopping. Jim meets with the Town of Newmarket to catch up on the plans for the Outdoor Rink as well as discussing the renovation plans with the historied Unionville Curling Club. Tina talks travel with CheapOair while Shaliza Bacchus talks to a social media expert on the future of Twitter.

• Ann Rohmer speaks with Craig Alexander – Chief Economist at Deloitte Canada; is a recession inevitable? What can we do now to save for the days ahead?

• As we approach World Mental Health Day on October 10, a new Ipsos Poll conducted on behalf of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) reveals that three in ten (31%) Ontarians aged 18+ are affected by mental health issues. This equates to an astonishing 3.5 million adults in Ontario, of which three-quarters (75%) claim to be suffering from anxiety related disorders. Kevin Frankish discusses.

• Whose satisfaction is more important in a mixed-gender romantic relationship?  Jim Lang has a discussion with a York University co-author of new study says ‘Happy spouse, happy house’ is more accurate than age-old adage ‘happy wife, happy life’

• Tina Cortese speaks with  Natasha Ferguson, owner of Ethelfox Construct Group, one of the only construction companies owned by a black woman in Canada. She is helping to break down barriers for women and people of colour.  This is especially important as we prepare to mark United Nations International Day of the Girl, which is celebrated on Oct. 11.

• Tina Cortese introduces us to NIGHTSTOP. 360Kids has been accredited as the first Nightstop provider in Canada. Nightstop provides a safety net for those forced to leave their home by offering emergency accommodation.