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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February 08, 2025Trump's Tariff Threats / Eating Healthy on a Budget / Black History Month / Caregiver Roles / NeoSort - A.I. Powered Waste Managment/ Youth Homelessness
Ann Rohmer spoke with Adrienne Batra the editor in chief of the Toronto Sun who discusses the implications of Trump's tariffs on Canada and the need for Canada to diversify its trade markets.
One of the potential impacts of tariffs is the cost of food. Joining Bailey Higgins is with Tasha Cortese, a Registered Dietitian at Mackenzie Health who provides tips on how to eat healthy on a budget, emphasizing meal planning, using coupons, and incorporating frozen and canned produce.
Jim Lang is with Phiona Durrant, president of the Aurora Black Community Association to discuss the importance of Black History Month and the various events planned to celebrate it in York Region.
More and more adult children of elderly parents are finding themselves in caregiver roles. Glynn Perkins is with Amy Coupal, CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization who talks about the challenges of caregiving for elderly family members and the importance of having a caregiving plan.
Ann Rohmer spoke with Matthew De Sa, Neosort's Chief Innovation Officer and Head of global products who explains their advanced recycling technology; which can identify and sort various types of plastics at a molecular level, aiming to improve recycling efficiency.
Youth homelessness is an ongoing challenge. Shaliza Bacchus sat down with Bonnie Harkness, the Chief Operating Officer of 360 kids to discuss the 360 Experience, an event to raise awareness and funds to combat youth homelessness in York Region.
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February 01, 2025Snap Election / Minimizing the Blues / Metrolinx Barrie Service / Consumer Protection Legal Clinic / KUUMBA / Bent Fork Improv
Ontario, we are going to the polls in just under a month. Ann Rohmer is with political analyst and host of the "3 Minute Interview", Stephen LeDrew to better understand the what, why, when and where of this snap election.
Blue Monday is now in the rearview mirror, but its root cause is still with us. Shaliza Bacchus spoke with Rebecca Shields, CEO of the York Region in South Simcoe Canadian Mental Health Association, about a brand new program launched to minimize the blues.
A transportation link to the GO train is certainly welcome in smaller communities in the GTA, but when that link is going to add to traffic congestion, the benefit can come at a significant cost. Glen Perkins spoke with Mayor Tom Mrakas of Aurora about this double-edged sword.
Navigating the complexities of consumer protection laws can be a daunting task for the average Canadian, which is why we have trained lawyers to help us out, but lawyers can be expensive. Bailey Higgins is with Rocco Scocco to talk about a group of York University, Osgoode Hall Law school students who are stepping in to pick up the slack.
For decades, KUUMBA, Toronto’s largest and longest-running Black Futures festival has been a vital platform for celebrating black futures and embodying joyful expression. Shaliza Bacchus is with Diana Webley, the lead producer to tell us more.
They say, laughter is the best medicine, and apparently it's even better when it's done as a team. Jim Lang is with Julie Betts and Laura Toogood to talk about Bent Fork Improv from Newmarket to discuss their soup connection.
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56min
January 25, 2025Hostage Cousin / Federal Prorogation / Bail Dashboard / Crime Stoppers 2025 / Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca / King Township Mayor Steve Pellegrini
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was about to come to fruition last Sunday, but cracks began to appear in the already fragile agreement. Romi Gonen was captured by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, as she tried to escape the Nova Music Festival. Joining Ann Rohmer is Romi's cousin Maureen Leshem who never stopped working toward and believing in Romi's release.
Proroguing government is a term that has been vaulted from obscurity into the public consciousness in recent years. Jim Lang is with MP for Aurora Oak Ridges and Richmond Hill, Leah Taylor Roy about what the federal prorogation means and how the government is continuing to work for Canadians.
Glynn Perkins speaks with Associate Minister of Car Theft and Bail Reform Graham McGregor on a program for information sharing that will arm law enforcement when searching a suspect's criminal history.
Jim Lang is with the President of Canadian Crime Stoppers Dave Forster to their new theme for 2025. Empowering through education, preventing through action.
Ann Rohmer is with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca who brings us up to speed on what's happening in his city and the opening of the zero-carbon Zancor Centre in King Township marks a first in Canada.
Jim Lang spoke with King Township Mayor Steve Pellegrini about the official open of the Zancor Centre.
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58min
January 18, 2025Canadian Federation of Independent Business / See the Good / California Fires / Ontario Corps / Mobility for All / High Notes Avante
A dire warning earlier this week from Premier Doug Ford about the possible impact Trump's tariffs could have on our economy, including the potential loss of up to 500,000 jobs here in Ontario. Ann Rohmer is with Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business with his views.
We often hear of the hate filled rhetoric and bullying that takes place online. Shaliza Bacchus sat down with Anthony Wolch, co-founder of See the Good, who hopes to drown out the negative vocal minority with stories of hope and inspiration.
Suzette Couture is a Canadian writer and producer now living part time near Hollywood. She has a front row seat to this unfolding disaster of the fires in Los Angeles and she speaks with Glynn Perkins.
Last month, Premier Ford announced the creation of Ontario Corps. Ann Rohmer is with MPP Trevor Jones, Associate Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response for Ontario to explain.
Markham continues to grow as a city and with growth can come challenges, such as how to move people in to get them to where they want to go efficiently. Glynn Perkins is with Mayor Frank Scarpitti to discuss "Mobility for All", Markham's transportation master-plan.
We all have our different tastes and preferences, but all of us feel something special when we listen to that certain song that connects with. High Notes Avante is a charity that is using these feelings to help those who are struggling with mental health. Baily Higgins is with it's cofounder, Ingrid Tahiri.
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59min
January 11, 2025Angus Reid Poll / RE/Max Canadian Housing Market 2025 Outlook / Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs / York Regional Police New Law Changes / The King and I / Fitness Resolutions
The Angus Reid Institute has been tracking the reaction of Canadians to the trials and tribulations of Justin Trudeau these past many months. Ann Rohmer speaks with Dave Korzinski Research Director at the Angus Reid Institute about the results of their most recent poll.
According to the recently released RE/Max Canadian housing Market 2025 outlook. The national average residential price is expected to rise 5%, a sellers market will likely dominate this year, and consumer optimism is on the rise. The President of RE/Max, Canada, Christopher Alexander is with Ann Rohmer to discuss.
Asif Khan, Broker Owner of RE/Max Prime Properties continues the conversation with Ann to see what the RE/Max report has in store for York Region.
An alarming increase in terrorist activities on Canadian streets has the Centre for Israel and Jewish affairs calling for action by the federal government. Glynn Perkins is joined by Richard Marceau, Vice President, External Affairs and General Counsel, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.
While the New year is celebrated as a fresh beginning, it is also a time when new legislative bills become the law of the land. Jim Lang spoke with Constable James Dixon, Media Relations Officer, Marketing, Communications and brand at York Regional Police about the new changes.
Community theatre is at the very heart of stage entertainment. The King and I will be presented at Vaughan's Bellvue Manor from January 30th to February 2nd and it will be star-studded, Bailey Higgins spoke with the director Marty Story.
It wouldn't seem like a new year if some attention wasn't paid to resolutions and particularly those pertaining to improving our health, Shaliza Bacchus is with Sherry Perez, manager, Program development Group Fitness, the YMCA of Greater Toronto to get some hints on how to achieve our goals.
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December 28, 2024 The Best of 2024- Brandie Wilkerson, Beach Volleyball Olympian-June; What Jennifer Did-April; Ali Velshi US Election-Nov; Dr Amara Popel-July; Debbie Travis-October
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59min
December 21, 2024 Rebecca Shields, CEO CMHA; Leah Tayor Roy; MP Aurora, Oak Ridges, Richmond Hill; Adrienne Grant, Executive Director, Jennifer Ashleigh Children's Charity; Tyler Chalk, VP Southlake Health; Stephen Del Duca, Mayor of Vaughan; and the one and only Santa Cla
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59min
December 21, 2024CAMH / GST Break / Jennifer Ashleigh Children's Charity / Southlake Regional Health Centre / Richmond Hill Coyotes / Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca
Despite the cheer, the colourful lights and the Holly Jolly movies, many people do not feel merry and bright at this time of year. Ann Rohmer is with Rebecca Shields, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region South Simcoe to discuss why is it that so many of us at this time of the year, or feel sad, lonely left, out, forgotten, unloved and far from jolly.
Jim Lang is joined by Leah Taylor Roy MP Aurora Oak Ridges and Richmond Hill to discuss the GST break.
Dealing with the illness of a child is a stressor that not only takes an emotional toll, but often a financial one as well. Shaliza Bacchus speaks with Adrienne Grant of the Jennifer Ashleigh Children's charity about how this organization can help.
South Lake is turning 100 years young and rather than resting on its laurels, there's a new 10 year plan with a vision and a rebrand. Glynn Perkins spoke with Tyler Chalk, Vice President of Strategy Analytics and Communications, Southlake Regional Health Centre about the information that was collected and being used to help shape the future of healthcare.
Even the best kept secret in York region right now is a semi pro hockey team called the Richmond Hill Coyotes. Jim Lang sat down with their owner and GM Alex Marchisello to talk more about it and how you could be part of this exciting brand of hockey.
Ann Rohmer is with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca.
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59min
December 14, 2024Canada's Food Price Report / Breakthrough T1D Canada / Patient Diagnostics Using A.I. / Olympians after Competition / EnCello Toronto / York Region Road Safety / Furry Friends in Need
The 15th edition of Canada's Food Price Report was released on December the 5th. Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, senior director, Agri-food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University and also project lead on Canada's Food Price Report, 2025.
There are many people dealing with Type 1 diabetes, and there's many breakthroughs this country is trying to provide to help people in their day-to-day struggle with T1D. Jim Lang is joined by Jessica Diniz, President, CEO of Breakthrough T1D Canada.
The results of a new study into the use of A.I. technology to help doctors diagnose patients has shocked the physician overseeing the study. Glynn Perkins is with Dr. Adam Rodman, and internal medicine physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre in Boston.
Do you ever wonder what happens when Olympians leave the playing field? Jim Lang caught up with Trevor Ross, an Olympian who competed in Atlanta '96 and in Sydney, Australia 2000 to discuss life after competition.
Inspiring the next generation of classical musicians is one of the goals of EnCello Toronto. Shaliza Bacchus sat down with Wendy Shih and Rosalind Zhang to talk about how EnCello Toronto is all about combining performance with music education.
This month, 20 new traffic cameras went live in York Region with more road safety ideas in the works. Jim Lang spoke with Nelson Costa, Road Safety Manager for York Region about the changes that are making a difference.
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has a warm and wonderful way to give a Christmas to hundreds of furry friends in need. Ann Rohmer sat down with Lori MacLeod, Community Outreach Coordinator at the Ontario SPCA York Region Animal Centre to get the details.
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57min
December 07, 2024A.I.'s Role in Medicine / Bradford Christmas / Coding for Veterans / Scouts Canada / Primary Care Physicians / York Harmony Chorus / Hockey with Heart
Artificial intelligence is finding its way into many aspects of our lives these days, including healthcare. Ann Rohmer is joined by Dr. Kristy Prouse, Chief Medical Officer at Regenalife to explain A.I.'s role in medicine and what it could mean for our healthcare in the future.
Shaliza Bacchus is with Sarah and Emily Dahlgren, two sisters who founded the Bradford Christmas, a registered charity that raises money for charities across Ontario.
Coding for Veterans is an inspiring organization that helps Canadian veterans retrain for life away from the military. Jim Lang sat down with the Coding for Veterans Executive Director Jeff Musson.
Scouts Canada has recently completed a survey on the state of Youth in Canada. Kaelem Moniz joins Glenn Perkins with the findings.
According to an October government report that tracks physician and patient counts here in Ontario, there are approximately 2300 family physicians at or over the age of 60 who are serving 3.1 million patients. These patients are at risk of losing their primary care physicians due to retirement in the next 5 years. Ann Rohmer discusses this situation with Dr. Dominik Nowak, President of the Ontario Medical Association.
Shaliza Bacchus is with Martha DeClerq, director of the York Harmony Chorus, an all female a cappella group.
The Unionville Men's Hockey Club is a dedicated group of men and women who have been playing hockey for a lot of years and they do a lot of good in the community with their Hockey with Heart initiative. Jim Lang speaks with Brad Fletcher with the details.
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FAQs about The FEED:

How many episodes does The FEED have?

The podcast currently has 445 episodes available.