The FEED

Ann Rohmer speaks with broadcaster, fashion editor and author Jeanne Beker who shares her breast cancer journey as we kick off Breast Cancer awareness month

Kevin Frankish discusses the School Safety Patrol Program with Teresa DeFelice from the CAA.

Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Jacqueline Gibbons ; a highly regarded Canadian professor whose father flew planes in World War I and World War II, has researched and written a majestic and profound history documenting the evolution of human flight in a compelling new book called “Spread Your Wings.”

Shaliza Bacchus looks into TidalWave Comics, who celebrates the life of Olivia Newton-John by adding her life story to its “Tribute” comic book biography series, released now in time for the icon’s birthday which was September 26th

Glynn Perkins reminds us about Vaughan's Advance Vote for the 2022 Municipal Election moving online! New to this election, the City of Vaughan’s Advance Vote period will be held online from Thursday, Oct. 6 until Thursday, Oct. 20.

• Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Alika Lafontaine, an Anaesthesiologist at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Grande Prairie and Associate Clinical Professor in the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, was recently chosen as the first-ever indigenous president of the Canadian Medical Association.

• Jim Lang is with Wanda Brascoupé, Bear Clan, Kanien'keha, Skarù rę', and Anishinabe. She was on the feed several weeks back speaking about the Indigenous People’s Solidarity Fund and Indigenous People's Day through Canadahelps. This time she will speak about the following: National Truth and Reconciliation day and the importance of marking the day.

• Tina Cortese discusses the CIBC Run for the Cure with Julia Suppa, run co-director for Woodbridge/Vaughan; taking place on Oct 2nd.

Personal battle (shaliza) – with broadcaster Kim Macdonald who shares her own breast cancer journey; including the tattoos covering her scars

Road hockey to conquer cancer (jim) - Brendan Ennis and the cancer fundraiser next Saturday in Vaughan

• Ann Rohmer speaks with former Lieutenant Governor David Onley about his memories of the Queen.

• Ann Rohmer also speaks with Dr. Zain Chagla about most Ontario students and teachers being back to "in person learning" full-time. How will they protect against C-19 this fall without Covid restrictions in place? The Ontario vaccine journey continues. 6 months to 5 years: The pediatric vaccine, 5 to 11: The booster and the Omicron specific vaccine now available to 70+ and immune compromised, 18 and older eligible starting Sept 26th.

• Jim Lang looks into student costs with KPMG and looks into how to save for your child’s education; high cost of post-secondary education; tax tips and the RESP.

• Kevin Frankish tells us about a recent study with parents concerned about their children falling behind; the study looks at the most used math apps including photomath.

• Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Isaac Bogoch about the province's new fall Covid approach which includes the scrapping of the 5 day isolation rule, the Omicron specific vaccine, kids 5 to 11 booster now eligible, Moore's claim that restrictions will not be needed this fall, Lecce's guarantee that schools will remain open (although may save that for Dr.Chagla next week) and Fauci's suggestion that a once a year C-19 vaccine is possible in the U.S.

Will wrap it up with Bogoch's suggestions on what to expect and how to protect this fall!

• Tina Cortese looks at the top 10 threats to childhood – including poor mental health, food insecurity, systemic racism, child abuse and climate change – underscoring children are in crisis across the country. With health officials predicting successive COVID-19 waves this fall and beyond, the report highlights that children continue to suffer short- and long-term repercussions to their health. This is the fifth in an annual series of reports released by the national charity, Children First Canada.

• Ann Rohmer speaks with Darrell Fox; the brother of Terry Fox, - Remembering Terry Fox*..recollections from the road during the Marathon of Hope in 1980....fascinating and some never before heard stories about Terry.

• Jim Lang introduces us to Lighthouse Learning – a specialized school for children with autism opens a new and larger school in Aurora; 13,000 square foot facility

• Tina Cortese is with Alex Cheng from Blue Door about their new health hub which offers a holistic approach and equitable access to healthcare

• Ann Rohmer is with Annie Kidder – Executive Director of People for Education with a lookahead to the new school hear; a mentally healthy return to the classroom; how to support public education and help our children catch up

• Kevin Frankish speaks with Teresa Di Felice from the CAA. This month’s conversation is about safety in school zones.

• Tina Cortese discusses student anxiety with clinical psychologist Dr. Monica Vermani - Overcoming Back-to-School Worry and Anxiety for Kids and Parents

• Jim Lang looks into a PC Financial survey about Canadian families have the “financial talk” with their children at a much younger age. New academic year is a new learning opportunity for the entire family to understand budgeting.

• Tina Cortese with details of next week’s Canadian Blood Services radiothon; the work of Canadian Blood Services and why the need is so great right now

• Shaliza Bacchus is with Sebastian Singh the 10 year old actor appearing in his first feature film Brother, making its world premiere at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival)

Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Andrew Arcand, Chief of Emergency Medicine at Markham Stouffville Hospital, he discusses the hospital’s three core issues: a sudden surge of patients, a lack of beds and a shortage of staff.

Ann Rohmer looks at back to school shopping. According to Retail Council of Canada's (RCC) just released Back-to-School 2022 Shopping Survey, almost 86.3% of Canadians make back to school purchases. Apparel is the top spending category, followed by books and personal and home electronics such as smart phones and tablets.

Kevin Frankish is with Dr. Noreen Golfman / Academic Advisory Board at Studiosity. Study examines the current stress levels of students, their thoughts on withdrawing, and optimism for the future. Survey included 1,014 post-secondary students in Canada.-62% of students aged 18-21 say they feel stressed by studying/schoolwork every single day, compared to 48% of those 22+

Shaliza Bacchus looks into Telling Tales, a charitable organization on a mission to encourage kids to pick up a book and become lifelong readers. The organization uses year-long programming and its signature book festivals to inspire kids to become life-long readers. This year, the Telling Tale Festival is a two day celebration of books. The festival returns in person after a two year absence and will take place at Hamilton’s Royal Botanical Gardens September 24 and 25th.

Tina Cortese is with Marj Andre about the September 10th book event at the Richmond Hill United Church. More than ten thousand books have been gathered and sorted.

Jim Lang looks into Boreal Greens vertical farming. What is it? How does it work? The future of farming. Fully integrated vertical design that yields more crop per square foot than any of their competition. What the future of food will look like.

• Ann Rohmer speaks with the Ontario Medical Association President Dr. Rose Zacharias. Ontarians will soon return to school, the workplace and public gatherings in greater numbers, yet we are still in the seventh wave of the COVID pandemic. The health-care system is bursting at the seams and we are facing a potentially bad flu season for the first time in three years. The Ontario Medical Association has assembled a panel of physicians to discuss what living with COVID could look like in the coming months.

• Kevin Frankish discusses wastewater testing for polio. After new reports of polio cases abroad, and virus samples in the wastewater of several other developed countries, Canada intends to start testing wastewater from a number of cities "as soon as possible”. Almost 70 years ago, the most severe polio epidemic on record claimed more than 8,000 victims across the country. About a quarter of those stricken with so-called infantile paralysis were in Ontario. Our former Lieutenant Governor David Onley contracted polio when his was 3 years old. He shares his story with Kevin.

• Ann Rohmer is with the CEO of Novo Integrated Sciences; Robert Mattcchione who says it’s time to embrace a new model for treatments and diagnostics that puts patients first by using technology like our smart phones to bring non-catastrophic treatments out of expensive hospitals and into doctors’ offices, clinics and even peoples’ homes.

• Jim Lang talks with Markham comedian Neema Naz…he has more than half a million followers on TIKTOK alone

• Shaliza Bacchus is with Jay Douglas, first appearing on stage in Montego Bay, Jamaica when he was a youth. A remarkable 45 years (!!!) later, Jay continues to be one of the beautifully elegant reasons why Toronto – and Canada’s – music scene continues to flourish. In the early ’60s, Jay fronted the R&B group The Cougars who lit up the Montreal as well as Toronto’s Yonge Street nightclubs in the late ’70s with Soul, Funk and Reggae. He’ll be performing at the CNE Bandshell on August 24 performing Jump Blues, Chicago Big Band Blue, Soulful Ballads, New Orleans Rhythm and Blues, all found on Jay’s new album “Confession.”

• Ann Rohmer is with Cathryn Hoy – President of the Ontario Nurses’ Association. Their discussion includes the shortages of nurses, with many leaving the profession. The Ontario Nurses Association and other nursing groups have urged the government to repeal legislation that capped wage increases for public sector workers -- including nurses -- for three years, saying it would help with recruitment and retention.

• Tina Cortese speaks with the chair of Internationally Trained Physicians of Ontario – Dr. Makini McGuire-Brown about how the province can make accreditation for internationally trained doctors easier, and ease the crisis in healthcare.

• Kevin Frankish has part two of Kevin’s series, we meet some of the 911 dispatchers

Tina Cortese looks into senior's security with Rose Catalano – managing director at GEMS security systems about security options for seniors living alone.

• Jim Lang talks with Terry Bowman, the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leader at 3M Canada about 3M’s latest study that revealed an overwhelming 96 per cent of Canadians agree that the country's workforce needs more skilled trades workers.

• Shaliza Bacchus is with Toronto-based TikToker Taylor Lindsay-Noel. Taylor Lindsay-Noel has joined a growing chorus of social-media personalities who have gained followings on TikTok for restaurant reviews. As a quadriplegic, though, what makes her videos distinctive is her focus on going beyond the food, bringing the restaurant’s accessibility — or lack of same — to the forefront.

• In this two part series for THE FEED, Kevin Frankish visits the York Regional Police 911 Communications Centre in Aurora

• As camping increasingly becomes the most viable vacation option this summer, Scouts Canada (the country’s leading co-ed youth organization) surveyed its 46,704 members to name Canada’s ‘most epic’ campsite. On behalf of all Canadians, the survey also explored many decision-making questions that are critical to finding the best campsite for any level or type of adventure. Ann Rohmer has the details.

• Kevin Frankish is with Quiet Parks, the non-profit group about how all living beings deserve quiet spaces without noise pollution

• Shaliza Bacchus looks into the Oak Ridges Library which is the latest recipient of the Ontario Library Association’s (OLA) New Building Award. The OLA New Building Award is presented every three years to new library buildings in Ontario that showcase excellence in design, sustainability, technology advancement and community development.

• Tina Cortese looks at what you need to know if you’re considering running for public office in the municipal elections this fall.

• Support for small businesses remains strong despite challenging economic conditions, and entrepreneurs are eager to meet Canadians where they are by innovating in ways that align with today's consumer needs and expectations. A recent RBC survey of Canadian consumers and small business owners reveals that Canadians currently spend 30 per cent of their budget at small businesses. Canadians continuing to shop local as small businesses innovate to stay competitive. Jim Lang investigates.

• Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Anthony La Delfa - Infection Control Lead with Oak Valley Health about Monkey Pox: The signs, symptoms, protection and prevention.

• Ann Rohmer speaks with a man who shares his story and experience with Monkey Pox.

• Ann Rohmer also speaks with a spokesperson from the Suzuki Foundation about the recent record-breaking heat around the globe (often in places ill-prepared to deal with it) and a sharp increas in the number of wildfires raging worldwide...two sure signs that climate change is more powerful and pervasive than ever.

• Lianne Caselina is with Dr. Jennifer Kagan Viater (Keira's Mother) and her husband, a lawyer specializing in family law. They are suggesting that authorities ignored the red-flags and that Keira's death could have been prevented. In February 2020, four-year-old Keira fell to her death at Rattlesnake point. She was with her father, Robin Brown, who also died in the fall at the conservation area in Milton. Her mother believes Keira was murdered by her father.

• Kevin Frankish discusses the dangers of sleepy drivers with Teresa De Felice of the Canadian Automobile Association.