The FEED

Ann Rohmer opens this week's show with a discussion with Rocco Rossi of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on how businesses are managing the vaccine mandate.

Tina Cortese discusses cyber security in a new KPMG survey about how businesses and consumers can protect themselves from a cyber attack; especially since so many companies made the move to digital because of the pandemic.

Ann Rohmer introduces us to Cooks Who Feed; a group that is feeding those in need. So far they have provided 300,000 meals.

Canadians who travel internationally (58 per cent) remain wary about trips abroad due to the rise of the Delta COVID-19 variant, and less than one quarter plan to travel internationally in the next six months, more than two-thirds (78 per cent) say international travel is one of the things they're most looking forward to as the pandemic stabilizes. Tina Cortese discusses this survey by Wise Technology.

Jim Lang looks into a survey from the Ontario Lottery Corporation that suggests sports fans are super-excited about the new legal option to make single event sports bets.

Ann Rohmer chats with Dr. Karim Kurji about his career, the pandemic & what’s next.

Tina Cortese looks into how the current wave of COVID 19 continues it’s burden on so many frontline healthcare workers – especially those who already suffer from PTSD; there’s a ripple effect too with loved ones and partners affected.

Jim Lang tells us how Blue Door Emergency Housing and Habitat for Humanity are working together on their next build.

With Council resuming for the fall and the City of Vaughan celebrates 30 years of becoming an official city, Ann Rohmer has a discussion with Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua.

Candace Sampson is with Anne Brodie with movies suggestions following the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

• Jim Lang tells you everything that you need to know to cast your ballot on Monday September 20th.

• Tina Cortese has a new survey from the Canadian Medical Association that shows voters expect the leaders to "fix" Canada's healthcare system, which is as much of a priority as the economy and climate change.

• Ann Rohmer speaks with University of Toronto bioethicist Kerry Bowman about the delta variant and the debate surrounding vaccine mandate and vaccine certificates.

• The pandemic may have drastically reduced flu cases in 2020, but Canadians are in for a tougher flu season this fall and winter as the country continues to open up and COVID-19 restrictions ease. Some pharmacists say, our best defense against getting sick? Get the flu shot. Jim Lang has the details.

• Tina Cortese returns with York University professor Heather Prime about the continued unpredictability of Delta’s impact in the school environment and what can parents do to help kids manage uncertainty and anxiety and build resilience within families.

• Ann Rohmer closes the show with Mark Cullen and the Trees for Life Campaign - Trees planted to honour Covid heroes.

• Tina Cortese speaks with York University Political Science Professor Pilon about the key issues in this federal campaign; the performance of the leaders and more as we head into the last few days before Sept 20th vote

• Ann Rohmer is with the co-founder of Moderna Derrick Rossi – The Canadian stem cell biologist who helped pioneer the mRNA industry, which led to the COVID vaccines that could change the lives of billions

• Tina Cortese returns with a new report from KPMG that outlines how businesses quickly moved to digital first but now cannot find and keep employees

• Ann Rohmer has a preview of the Variety Village ACCESS EXPO on September 17th & 18th

• Jim Lang introduces us to the Centre for Men, a group in York Region supporting men and their families.

Ann Rohmer is with Olympian Silken Laumann and Arissa Roy, a 15-year-old Community Champion at Unsinkable with a discussion about back to school and mental health

Tina Cortese looks at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business report and how small businesses have not made a dent in their average debt and face continuing uncertainty around fourth wave

Ann Rohmer speaks with Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua about the new school zone speed limit policy and the vaccination policy for city of Vaughan employees

Ann Rohmer introduces us to PEGASUS the small fleet of sophisticated drones, equipped with powerful sensors and artificial intelligence that fly at night over forest fires and provide life-saving information to firefighters and emergency services.

Jim Lang looks into a National survey of 1000 Canadians about where they want to travel, what destinations are missed most and which are most trusted.

ANNE BRODIE talks with Simu Liu, who is from Toronto and starred in Kim's Convenience and landed the title role in the newest Marvel Cinematic Universe movie SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS.

What are employee and employer rights when it comes to a vaccine mandate? Is employment in jeopardy for the unvaccinated? Ann Rohmer speaks with an employment lawyer to get some answers.

Ann Rohmer is with veteran pollster John Wright as they discuss fresh polling, the hot button Issues and how the leaders are faring and what the polls mean as we approach election day on September 20th

Tina Cortese introduces us to the Red Leaf Canadian Resettlement Organization who is supporting vulnerable Afghan’s access Canada’s resettlement programs and they discuss the rally in Brampton earlier this week

The Canadian International Air Show will be returning to the skies over Toronto on Labour Day weekend 2021. As only one of three Canadian airshows that will be taking place, the air show will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Forces, Jim Lang has all the details.

Tina Cortese is back with the Toronto Wildlife Centre and the capture and relocation of the coyote in Scarborough…same coyote that attacked Yorkshire terrier

We close the show with a preview of the Richmond Hill Board of Trade Diversity, Multicultural and Business Festival on Saturday from 12-5.

• Ann Rohmer looks at the campaign trail so far with Amanda Alvaro – President of Pop & Circumstance - the issues? the economy? the handling of the pandemic?

• Tina Cortese talks with ELECTIONS CANADA – what do you need to know NOW if you choose to vote by mail (ballot will look different), will mail-in ballots delay the results? What are the dates for advance polls and how to register to vote and get on the voters’ list. What can be expected as far as safety precautions at polling stations

• Ann Rohmer tells us how the United Way is investing $1.2M to address the ongoing impacts of the pandemic and how the COVID Relief Grants will enable 126 agencies to quickly provide services for vulnerable groups

• Jim Lang introduces us to The 482 Collective, a non-profit organization responding to the specific needs of individuals faced with challenges to their quality of life – such as poverty, domestic violence and human trafficking.

• Heather Seaman closes the show with information about Multiple Myeloma Canada (they have support groups across the country, including here in York Region) – It’s a rare blood cancer that gets little attention and is often confused with melanoma – a skin cancer.

Ann Rohmer speaks with Colin Furness, an infection control epidemiologist from the University of Toronto about the 4th wave, the unvaccinated, the mask debate and the possibility of a booster

Tina Cortese discusses going back to the office and what managers need to consider as companies create a new work environment – in-person, remote or hybrid?

Ann Rohmer returns with Kevin Forget from Destination Ontario – and the amazing vacation spots right here in Ontario and what to know before you go

Jim Lang is with Rosanne Longo, Spokesperson and Chair, Longo’s Family Charitable Foundation. Longo’s Family Charitable Foundation commits $150,000 to area hospitals hardest hit by COVID-19-including Mackenzie Health.

Ann Rhomer begins this week’s show with ‘Social Anxiety’ and how to recognize and cope with the anxiety many feel as we navigate the new normal

As the Olympics come to a close Jim Lang speaks with Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, Sport Psychology & Performance Consultant, and Certified Sports Vision Trainer Brenley Shapiro from Heads Up Mental Game Coaching & Mind Gym about the stress and pressure of elite athletes

Tina Cortese introduces us to TELLING TALES, a charitable organization on a mission to inspire kids to become life long readers and to explore diverse Canadian authors and literature

Jim Lang returns with a group of Markham residents who founded a “walking buddy service” in the wake of the London attack; the service connects neighbours who feel afraid to walk alone in their community

Ann Rohmer is back with the founder and creator of the LUTA APP - a free app with a growing community of users that helps everyday people learn about the simple things one can do to decrease their energy consumption and develop a sustainable lifestyle

Heather Seaman has details about a VAUGHAN drone company that is first to ink large scale deals with airport and courier companies and has reached an agreement with Edmonton Int’l Airport

Tina Cortese starts the show with campaign in York Region to support local businesses. The Shop Local YR challenge is taking place throughout the summer across all 9 municipalites.

Jim Lang has details about the work of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and their #WeThrive campaign to promote economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples and businesses across the country.

Ann Rohmer gives us summer updates with Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and

the acting mayor of Richmond Hill Joe DiPaola.

From food trucks to drive-in movies – Artwalk opens close to the subway in downtown Vaughan, Heather Seaman has the details.