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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September 21, 2024Respiratory Illness / Helipad / CIBC Run for the Cure / Affordability / Farmer's Almanac / Thanksgiving Fund
Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Allan Grill, Chief of Family Medicine at Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital to discuss the start of respiratory illness season, and how we can prepare for what's to come; COVID, Flu and RSV.
York region has introduced a new helipad at Paramedic Services headquarters in East Gwillimbury. Glen Perkins speaks with York Region Paramedic Services Acting Chief Jeremy Watts who explains how this project will improve transporting patients to trauma centres.
Fundraising is already underway across this nation for the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure, Tina Cortez is with Julia Supa, the Run director in Woodbridge Vaughan for more than 11 years.
Ann Rohmer is with Janet Gray - Advice Only certified planner with Money Coaches Canada to discuss the inflation cooling to 2% in August, with food, gas, clothing, rent, air travel all lower and the Feds just announced the expansion of 30 year amortizations.
As we say farewell to summer, are heavy rains and a big freeze on the horizon? Jim Lang speaks with Sarah Perreault, the Managing Editor the Old Farmers Almanac for a forecast.
Thanksgiving is coming up next month, but for those away from home, it can be a very lonely time. One group is trying to foster a sense of community. Shaliza Bacchus speaks with Liam Lewis, the ambassador of Join Thanksgiving, a new initiative that offers $2,500 grants to student groups for on-campus Thanksgiving celebrations.
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September 14, 2024Lower Rates / Lunchbox Bullying / Healthy Kids Campaign / Animal Smart / Vaughan Mayor / TIFF Wrap
Feeding hungry children here in Canada is a growing problem. The pandemic created economic uncertainty and then along came inflation, rising interest rates and a much higher cost of living. There has been some relief over the past few months in the form of rate cuts by the Bank of Canada, with more expected in October. Ann Rohmer speaks with Sylvain Charlebois, Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University to discuss providing healthy and nourishing school lunches for children.
With the kids back in school, a new survey suggests some groups are experiencing lunch shaming. Tina Cortez is with Janet Nezon, the founder of the Rainbow Plate to discuss.
Creating a healthy routine and sticking to it can sometimes be challenging for parents and for caregivers. But as Glenn Perkins discovered from Amber Clements, Manager of the School Services Program in the Public Health Branch, York Region has a plan that includes easy tips and strategies.
The Ontario SPCA are doing something special to make this region and this world a better place with something called AnimalSmart. Helping out kids; as they get back to school, learn about education when it comes to animals. Jim Lang speaks with Lori McCloud, who is the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Ontario SPCA.
Ann Rohmer has the monthly check in with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca
The Toronto International Film Festival has taken the city and the GTA by storm this year and this may have been one of the most star-studded TIFFs we've seen in a while. Shaliza Bacchus is with Sarah Bay-Cheng, Dean of the School of Arts, Media Performance and Design and Professor of Theatre and Performance Studies at York University to discuss the use of technology this year.
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September 07, 2024 Education Min Jill Dunlop / Mobile Device Addiction / Student Money Tips / Starving Artist Myth / Opioid Increase / Aurora Jiu-Jitsu Athletes
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55min
August 31, 2024Crime Stats / Project Canoe / Aurora Town Square / Back to School Anxiety / Class Lunches / September Forecast
There has been an alarming surge in violent crime here in York region. And the stats released earlier this week by York Regional Police are jaw-dropping. York Regional Police chief Jim MacSween joins Ann Rohmer to discuss.
York region as we know it will change forever on September the 21st with a ribbon cutting ceremony in the town of Aurora for their new state-of-the-art town square, Aurora Town Mayor Tom Mrakas is with Jim Lang.
Glenn Perkins is next Sasha Ellis, the Executive Director at Project Canoe. A project that provides young people the technology free experience of the wilderness.
Alex Fernandes Hoyt, a Child and Adolescent Mental Health, social worker at Oak Valley Health joins Ann Rohmer to discuss the range of emotions, from excitement to anxiety as kids of all ages prepare to start a new school year.
Back to school also includes packing lunches for the kids. Shaliza Bacchus is with Jessica D'Argenio Waller, a licensed nutritionist, and the Editorial Director at Motherly with healthy and pretty good tasting tips.
Tina Cortese speaks with Environment Canada's David Phillips, with the back to school forecast.
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56min
August 24, 2024Angus Reid data / Paralympics / Motorcycle Fatalities / Memorial Bench / Quit Smoking / Healthcare Staff Shortage
Ann Rohmer is joined by Jon Roe from the Angus Reed Institute to discuss a recent survey asking Canadians about Kamala Harris and her bid for the White House.
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games get underway next week, with the opening ceremony on Wednesday the 28th of August. Joining Ann Rohmer with everything we need to know about the 17th Paralympic Summer Games is three time Paralympian and winner of eight Paralympic medals in Para Alpine skiing and co-chef de mission Karolina Wisniewska.
The OPP says motorcycle collisions recently have brought the 2024 fatality count close to a 10 year high. Glenn Perkins is with OPP Acting Sergeant Nicola Morris to discuss the plan.
In 2021, a 10 year old girl lost her life after being struck by a car. Now the Thornhill Woods Ratepayers Association is raising money to install a commemorative bench in her memory. Shaliza Bacchus speaks with Jordan Kalpin, the Chairman of the Preserve Thornhill Woods Ratepayers Association with that story.
If you're trying to kick the habit once and for all, Jim Lang is with Dr. Leslie Phillips, Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland with tips to curb the cigarette craving.
A new study called "Running on Empty" is taking shots at the current state of Ontario's healthcare system and how it's impacting workers and patients alike across the province. Joining Bailey Higgins is co-author Dr. Jim Brophy to tell us more.
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August 17, 2024Dermatologist Shortage / Justice System / Jewish Community Concerns / Vaughan Mayor / Breaking Olympic Sport / Black Girl Hockey
There's a major shortage of dermatologists in this country. That shortage could lead to undiagnosed skin cancers. Dr. Gabrielle Weichert - President of the Canadian Dermatology Association joins Ann Rohmer to discuss.
Glynn Perkins is joined by Graham MacGregor, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario's Solicitor General to discuss the justice system and the criminal element being put back on the streets.
Jim Lang speaks with Thornhill MP and the deputy leader of the Conservative Party, Melissa Lantsman about the difficult times for members of the Jewish community with acts of anti-Semitism going on in the region and across the country.
Well, it's that time again. Ann Rohmer's monthly chat with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca.
Shaliza Bacchus is joined by breaker Jay Rebel to talk about the induction of breaking into the Olympics.
Hockey season is not underway just yet, but there are summer scholarship recipients who are looking forward to hitting the ice. Tina Cortez is in conversation with Taylor Green from Black Girl Hockey Club.
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58min
August 10, 2024Olympic Lessons / Summer Getaways / Back to School Shopping / Hiring Survey / Energy Project / tentree Apparel
oAnn Rohmer is with Jessica Fraser Thomas, an expert in youth sport. She's also associate Professor, School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health at York University to discuss the lessons learned from the Paris Olympics, and can these lessons be applied to our everyday lives?
Ann Rohmer is with Canada's travel guy Jim Byers to discuss some last minute getaways.
For those looking ahead to the new school year, Shaliza Bacchus with back to class shopping on a budget with partnership and education specialist with the credit counseling society, Amanda Martin.
Canadian companies are hiring but not just anyone. Tina Cortez with how to find the right fit for your team with our go to experts on HR and employment practices. The Robert Half company, Tara Perry, workplace expert and director.
Work is underway in Markham on the world's largest wastewater energy transfer project. The details from Glynn Perkins and Markham District Energy’s President & CEO, Bruce Ander.
Jim Lang is next with the co-founder and CEO of of Tentree, Derrick Emsley a Canadian sustainable clothing brand fighting climate change with AI.
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54min
August 03, 2024 Pharmacists Work/West Nile York Region/Tick Bite Prevention/ Richmond Hill Electronics/Swan Swim School Newmarket
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49min
July 27, 2024Tornado Alley / YorkU Emergency Operations / Insurance Bureau of Canada / Aurora Digital Twin / AIM Anniversary / Little Jamaica Walking Tour
Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. David Sills; who serves as the Executive Director of the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) about how new data points to evidence that Ontario may be Canada's new Tornado Alley.
A state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Centre simulation space opened earlier this month at York University, the first ever multifunctional disaster and emergency lab at a Canadian university, Ann Rohmer is with Ali Asgary, an Associate Professor of Disaster & Emergency Management.
Homeowners may be taking a much closer look at their insurance policies following recent rains and weather damage. Jim Lang speaks with Anne Marie Thomas from the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
Glynn Perkins speaks with Mayor Tom Mrakas to discuss how the town of Aurora is moving into the digital age.
Tina Cortese speaks with Suki Choi, the founder and director of Autism In Mind Children’s Charity (AIM). The local charity is celebrating a significant milestone; it's 10th anniversary
Shaliza Bacchus is with Phil Vassell from the Canada Black Music Archives as they discuss The Walking tour, celebrating shops, restaurants and the music of Little Jamaica.
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52min
July 20, 2024US Politics / Vaughan Mayor / Wind Phone / Sunscreen Facts / Bluum School Supply Drive / Olympic Beach Volleyball Player
Ann Rohmer discusses the current situation in U.S. politics
Ann Rohmer has the monthly check in with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca
Our next stop takes us to Newmarket and the installment of the WIND PHONE to help with grief and loss. Glynn Perkins with that story.
Shaliza Bacchus and the details about why doctors are worried by misinformation about sunscreen.
The start of the new school year is thankfully many weeks away but one group needs your help now to provide school supplies for those in need. Here's Tina Cortese.
The summer games are less than a week away. Jim Lang with the beach volleyball player hoping to capture gold at the Paris Olympics.
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49min

FAQs about The FEED:

How many episodes does The FEED have?

The podcast currently has 445 episodes available.