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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November 30, 2024Habitat for Humanity Survey / Rouge National Urban Park Dumping / Financial Stress / Women's Brain Health Day / Women in the Construction Industry
Ann Rohmer is with Habitat for Humanity, Canada's CEO Pedro Barretta to discuss the recent stunning survey released by Habitat for Humanity Canada about the affordable housing crisis, focusing on the challenges faced by so many when it comes to making ends meet.
Recent photos of garbage within the backdrop of pristine beauty and Rouge National Urban Park have shocked York region. Glenn Perkins speaks with Jacob Shaddock, Compliance Officer for Rouge National Urban Park.
According to a 2024 study by the Financial Planning Standards Council, 44% of Canadians say that money is what causes them the most stress. Shaliza Bacchus sat down with ABC Life Literacy Canada executive director Allison Howard to discuss what knowledge can help to alleviate this stress.
December 2nd is Women's Brain Health day to promote awareness on how to keep the unique brains of women in their best health. Jim Lang is joined by three-time Olympic Hockey gold medalist and the star of Hockey Night in Canada, Jennifer Botterill to discuss.
The construction industry here in Canada is rapidly changing, and part of that shift involves the success of women in leadership roles in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Ann Rohmer is with Crystal Davies, Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations and Tania Skapura, Senior Manager, Business Development at Bothwell-Accurate to discuss how the construction industry is trying to adapt, but needs to go well beyond separate washrooms, on job sites and mandating anti harassment training.
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November 23, 2024Wayne Emmerson / Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca / Henry Wolfond / Cold Case / Holiday Blockbusters
Ann Rohmer speaks with Wayne Emerson who announced his retirement from the Regional Municipality of York. He will be hanging up his hat on November 29th, 39 years after first tossing it into the political ring.
Ann Rohmer is with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca, who is marking the midway point of his first term as the Mayor of the City of Vaughan.
Henry Wolfond is a very accomplished Canadian who is about to add 'Rocket-Man' to his resume. JIm Lang explains.
On July the 16th, 1980 remains were found in a wooded area in Markham that could not be identified without anything to go on. The murder was eventually moved into the cold case files. Glenn Perkins speaks with York Regional Police Detective Jonathan Norman about how this case has suddenly gained new momentum.
One of the holiday traditions that many of us enjoy is going to the movies, and each year the studios use holiday blockbusters to capture our viewing time and drag us away from streaming. Shaliza Bacchus is with Hollywood Suite's Cameron Maitland to discuss this year's options.
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57min
November 16, 2024Intimate Partner Violence / IMSTA FESTA / York Region Budget / Women Entrepreneurship Day / Stephen LeDrew / Tailgate 2024
November is domestic abuse awareness month. Here in Canada, one organization has launched a campaign called Taking Your Breath Away. Ann Rohmer is with Jaspreet Gill, Executive Director of the York Region Centre for Community Safety to discuss.
A.I. is both feared and embraced for the opportunities it creates. IMSTA FESTA makes the case that artists are empowered to do more using not only technology, but A.I. Shaliza Bacchus speaks with Ray Williams to discuss how A.I. is designed to free up artists rather than replace them.
The York Region budget in 2024 was over $4.2 billion, with the new budget tabled, Glenn Perkins reviews the highlights, including its emphasis on policing and law enforcement with Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer.
Celebrated on the third Tuesday each November, Women Entrepreneurship Day directly empowers women by letting them know their work is valued and appreciated. The federal government, however, is taking this one step further. Jim Lang is with MP for Mississauga Streetsville, the Minister of Small business, Rechie Valdez with the details.
Donald Trump stunned the world on November the 5th with his decisive victory in the race for the White House. The polls didn't seem to get it right. Here's the burning question that many on this side of the border are grappling with, what effect will this Trump presidency have on Canada? Ann Rohmer speaks with Stephen LeDrew, broadcaster, lawyer political analyst, someone who's not afraid to speak his mind and tell it like it is.
Taylor Mania in Toronto has begun, and Shaliza Bacchus is live at Tailgate 2024, Toronto's version, with Joel Wolinsky, Co-producer of Toronto's version.
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55min
November 09, 2024Remembrance Day / Hockey with Heart / Cyber Security / Festival of Lights / MADD Annual Awards / Operation Raise a Flag
Ann Rohmer is with the Honorable Edith Dumont to discuss the importance of Remembrance Day and why it is important that we pay tribute to those who fought and died for our freedoms while also honoring the veterans who are still with us today.
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 Brent Smith to discuss.
Are you worried about online safety and wonder how you can protect yourself? Shaliza Bacchus is with Adrianus Warmenhoven; a Cyber Security expert with NordVPN, who has some advice.
The City of Vaughan is once again organizing the Festival of Lights, Glynn Perkins is joined by Anna Dara - Director, Recreation Services - City of Vaughan with the details.
Holiday parties are just around the corner and with them comes a reminder to drive safely. Jim Lang speaks with Deputy Chief Kevin McCloskey about three officers who have been recognized for their work in reducing the number of impaired drivers on the road.
Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Jocelyn Charles, Medical Director at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre to discuss the importance of Operation Raise a Flag.
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November 02, 2024U.S. Election / Downsizing & Estate Services / Salary Guide / Travel Smart / Coyote Danger / Royal Canadian Legion
With just a few days until the answer to the question of who will be the next President of the United States, Ann Rohmer speaks with MSNBC's Ali Velshi on his perspective.
Ann Rohmer is joined by Adam Gordon, President of Gordon's Downsizing and Estate Services to discuss a new real estate trend with move managers taking the stress out of downsizing for seniors and their families.
According to a new survey, salary is the main reason employees are seeking a new role. Tina Cortez is with Trina Casey-Myatt, workplace expert and regional director at Robert Half Company with details.
If you are starting to plan your escape to the sunny south, Shaliza Bacchus is with Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure to help you enjoy the sunshine while staying safe.
Anyone who lives in York Region knows that if you have a dog, if you walk around, you see coyotes. You see foxes. It's a way of life as we are infringing on their natural habitat. So what do you do? Jim Lang speaks with Lindsay Clarke from Animal Services in the Town of Aurora.
Every year at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, we honor the brave Canadians who served and continue to serve our country, a sign of respect is by wearing a poppy. Nujma Bond, Communications Manager with the Royal Canadian Legion is with Glynn Perkins to talk about why is it important for us to wear the poppy and what it represents.
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58min
October 26, 2024Dr. Bogoch / First Aid App / Debbie Travis Memoir / Diwali / KPMG Survey / Goals for Charity
The updated fall winter COVID vaccine will be available to anyone six months of age or older this coming Monday, October the 28th. So exactly what will it protect against? Are Canadians still interested in rolling up their sleeves to protect against COVID-19? Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Isaac Bogoch; an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of Medicine, and an Infectious Diseases specialist to answer these questions and many more.
Emergency situations are always different and always difficult to navigate, but our next guest aims to save lives with a new app. Shaliza Bacchus is joined by CEO Scott Ashley to give us more information on the Ready First Aid app.
Ann Rohmer is joined by world renowned TV personality, entrepreneur and best selling author, Debbie Travis, who is smack dab in the middle of a whirlwind book tour to promote her new memoir, Laugh More: Stories from an Unexpected Life.
This Thursday, members of the Hindu community in York region and across the country will be celebrating Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Light. Glynn Perkins is joined by Kidambi Raj with the Hindu Temple Society of Canada.
There is optimism and investment. 9 in 10 leaders are feeling confident in their company's growth prospects. Dino Infanti is national private enterprise tax leader with KPMG in Canada. He joins Tina Cortese with the details of a most recent KPMG survey.
Jim Lang is with Sam Daskalopoulos, event coordinator for Scoring Goals For The Community, to discuss the charity hockey game coming up at the Magna Centre in Newmarket, with the teams facing off to benefit the United Way, as well as other initiatives.
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October 19, 2024Canada's Birth Rate / Vaughan Mayor; York Region Tourism / Tree Bee Competition / Mississauga Music 311 / Accessible Halloween
Canada's fertility rate was at its lowest level in recorded history for the second year in a row in 2023. Are we in the midst of a birth rate crisis? What are the reasons behind lagging birth rates here in Canada? And what does our future look like as a result? Ann Rohmer is joined by Dave Korzinski, Research Director - Angus Reid to explain a very telling survey by the Angus Reid Institute.
Ann Rohmer has the monthly check in with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca
Glynn Perkins is with Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario to discuss the $470,000 investment being made to support three tourism projects in York Region.
York Region has an amazing program called the Tree Bee program to inspire kids to learn more about trees, forests and the environment. Jim Lang is joined by Scott Lister, Program Manager for green infrastructure in York Region to discuss the program.
Tina Cortese is with Corey Poole, Music Development Coordinator at City of MIssissauga to talk about the Music 311 program and how it works with the Mississauga 311 service.
The town of Aurora is hoping to make Halloween more accessible to all children, regardless of abilities. Shaliza Bacchus is with Gregory Peri, Accessibility Advisor with the town of Aurora to explain the simple steps to to make your trick or treating station ultimately accessible for anyone.
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47min
October 12, 2024Jeanne Beker / Breast Cancer Survivor Story / Hard Tech Summit / Vaughan City Manager / Bridges of Love / Vaughan Fire Prevention Tips
Ann Rohmer is joined by Jeanne Beker to talk about her most recent life journey, parallel journeys actually; her battle with breast cancer and the writing of her new memoir, Heart on my Sleeve.
October is breast cancer awareness month, Tina Cortese is with Laura to discuss her breast cancer journey.
Ann Rohmer speaks with Sep Assadian VP founder Success Venture Lab about the Hard Tech Summit, which is being billed as Canada's premier event for innovation in hardware, semiconductors, Med tech, AI and Automobility.
Glenn Perkins introduces us to the newest management team leader, City Manager for Vaughan. Zoran Postic.
Jim Lang is with Alessandro Casbarro, the co-founder of Bridges of Love York Region; a registered charity advocating to keep seniors safe and socially engaged.
If you're hosting a Thanksgiving gathering this weekend, Vaughan's Fire Chief Andrew Zvanitajs joins Shaliza Bacchus with a few dos and don'ts and safety reminders, too.
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54min
October 05, 2024Hostage Story / UJA Federation of Greater Toronto / OMHA Green Arm Bands / Desk Breaks / Markham Artist / Recycle Coach App
Ann Rohmer is with Maureen Leshem. Her cousin, Romy Gonen, just 24 years old, was kidnapped by Hamas while she was attending a music festival in Israel almost a year ago.
While the world waits, worries and wonders, we ask where do we go from here? Noah Shack, VP of Countering Anti-semitism and Hate with the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Federation of Greater Toronto speaks with Ann Rohmer.
Minor hockey in Ontario is introducing the Green Arm band this season to address the issue of abuse of officials. Jim Lang is with Dave Wedlake, Chair of the OMHA’s Referees Program to explain this initiative.
Taking a break from our desks and engaging in physical activity is the focus of a new study. Tina Cortez is with Janet Omstead, author of The Play Book with the mental health benefits of moving.
Shaliza Bacchus is with Anita Wei, who is the curator and founder of the SSEW Project, an art gallery in Markham, Ontario. This gallery exclusively features contemporary artworks by Asian artists and Canadian artists of Asian descent.
Wouldn't it be handy to have your waste collection schedule available on your mobile device? You're in luck. Meet the Recycle coach app. Glenn Perkins is with Emilie Alderman, Director, Environmental Services with the City of Vaughan to explain.
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52min
September 28, 2024A Day To Listen - Kim Wheeler / Tiny Shoe Memorial - Vicky Wolske / First Peoples Group - Heather Watts / Mimi Bonsawin - Singer / Ontario Sports Minister - Neil Lumsden / Feed Ontario - Carolyn Stewart
Monday, September 30th, marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the children who never returned home and the survivors of residential schools, as well as their families in communities across the country and here in York Region, Canadians will gather to reflect and remember Tina Cortese is with Kim Wheeler, producer and co-host of A Day to Listen to discuss it's creation.
Georgina Island First Nation cultural coordinator Vicky Wolske joins Tina Cortese to discuss the Tiny Shoe Memorial, in honour and memory of all lost to the residential school system.
Heather Watts, President and partner of First People's Group speaks with Tina Cortese about her journey and what National Truth and Reconciliation Day means to her.
In Richmond Hill on Monday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be marked with song. Shaliza Bacchus is with contemporary singer Mimi Bonsawin as they discuss the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to her and how it comes through in her music.
Neil Lumsden, former Pro Football player now and MP and a cabinet minister made a very powerful and thought provoking announcement on September the 18th, he pledged to donate his brain to science. He speaks to Ann Rohmer about this announcement and how Rowan's Law and other factors contributed to his decision.
Feed Ontario recently released some pretty shocking statistics concerning hunger and food insecurity in our province. Food banks all over Ontario are struggling to keep up with the increasing demand, with some on the verge of having to shut down. Carolyn Stewart, from Feed Ontario speaks with Ann Rohmer about this situation and why it is happening.
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FAQs about The FEED:

How many episodes does The FEED have?

The podcast currently has 445 episodes available.