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 30, 2023Jeanne Beker / Scott Wabano / Adam Vaughan / York Region Refugees / OMA President Dr. Andrew Park / Easter Seals
Ann Rohmer is with Janne Beker with an update on her breast cancer journey. October is breast cancer awareness month.
Shaliza Bacchus is with Scott Wabano – two spirit Indigenous fashion creator. (Saturday is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Ann Rohmer speaks with former federal MP and former Toronto City Councillor Adam Vaughan with how the premier and the provincial government moves on after the Greenbelt flip flop
Glynn Perkins at what the Region of York is doing to help as the number of refugees and asylum seekers arriving in Ontario continues to grow.
Tina Cortese is with the Ontario Medical Association President, Dr. Andrew Park to discus how artificial intelligence is changing health care? Will AI replace doctors? Help alleviate the shortage of healthcare professionals and how is AI used for diagnosis and analysis.
Jim Lang looks into the Easter Seals awareness campaigns and funding for the transformative programs and services; serving children and adults with varying physical, intellectual, sensory and learning disabilities.
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September 23, 2023Dr. Barry Pakes - York Region Medical Officer of Health / Wild Willie's Book Reviews / Southlake Scanner / Port Birth Support / Myeloma Canada / Happy Work
Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Barry Pakes - York Region Medical Officer of Health to discuss the new updated Covid vaccine(s), wastewater and what it's telling officials about Covid this fall, clinics around York Region (when and where, pop-ups, and home visits in some cases) and how doctors are encouraging Covid and Flu vaccinations at the same time.
Glynn Perkins looks at Southlake Regional Health centre, who unveiled a new, multi-million-dollar state of the art piece of equipment this week that will help in the detection of cancer.
Shaliza Bacchus discusses a new program aims to address the gap in post-birth support by supporting moms across Canada with the introduction of an innovative five module curriculum/targeted online support.
Jim Lang has details about Myeloma Canada; details about the disease and the fundraising walks.
Ann Rohmer speaks with 13 year old Willie Butland from Nova Scotia who reviews books and interviews authors on his very own YouTube channel (Willie Book Review) where he encourages other young people to read...so cool.
Tina Cortese looks at Monday Sept 25th being the start of International Week of Happiness at work, where new research shows how professionals are feeling about their jobs and what is driving their happiness.
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September 16, 2023Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos / Modus Research / Mayor of Vaughan – Steven Del Duca / Erica Ehm - MuchMusic Documentary / Youth Sports
Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos, a long-term care advocate and professor at Ontario Tech University. A new report has been released by Ontario's ombudsman that revealed how the inspections process in the province's long-term care homes fell apart during the first several weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Glynn Perkins looks at Modus Research where some key findings include: The cost of living is having an increasing negative impact on Canadians’ financial well-being; Canadians say they can’t keep up with the cost of living; It is getting harder for Canadians to make ends meet
Ann Rohmer with the September edition of monthly conversations with the Mayor of Vaughan – Steven Del Duca
Shaliza Bacchus is with one of the originals, Erica Ehm who previews the MuchMusic documentary which makes its Toronto red carpet premiere on Sept 22nd
Jim Lang speaks with a basketball coach about youth sports, benefits of being active; developing good habits; managing expectations.
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55min
September 09, 2023Karl Subban / Terry Fox Run / Mothers March / Public Education / Golf Ontario / Dini Petty
Ann Rohmer looks at Online Betting with hockey dad Karl Subban
Tina Cortese is with Terry Fox's older brother Fred on the 43rd annual Terry Fox run coming
up on Sept 17th
Glynn Perkins looks at Mothers Marching. The plan is to march along Yonge Street from Davis
Drive to Gallagher-Murphy’s office at Mulock Drive on Sept. 17, the global day of action to end
fossil fuels, to deliver the letters asking for the provincial government to take greater climate
action.
Shaliza Bacchus with a York University professor to discuss her research to preserve the public system
Jim Lang discusses the Golf Ontario's new try learn and play program
Ann Rohmer is with Dini Petty to discuss the Dini Petty One Woman Show
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September 02, 2023Education Minister Stephen Lecce / Ontario Medical Association President Dr. Andrew Park / York University Professor Tina K. Rapke / Performance Coach and Consultant Clare Kumar / Retail Council of Canada Back to School Survey / Salvation Army Richmond Hi
Ann Rohmer is with Education Minister Stephen Lecce on the updated curriculum, more student support and staffing for the new school year.
Ann Rohmer speaks with the Ontario Medical Association President Dr. Andrew Park – stay up to date on vaccinations; screentime impact; support for kids who have fallen behind during the pandemic (socialization, mental health concerns, literacy)
Kevin Frankish is with Tina K. Rapke – York University Professor on helping parents recognize first day anxiety and techniques to help.
Shaliza Bacchus is with Performance Coach and Consultant Clare Kumar on getting the students and the entire family back to routine.
Jim Lang looks at the Retail Council of Canada "Back to School 2023 Shopping Survey" which indicates that people plan to spend carefully; shoppers plan to defer purchases of higher priced items.
Glynn Perkins introduces us to the Salvation Army Richmond Hill Community Church program which collects new backpacks and lunch boxes for low income residents.
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54min
August 26, 2023Chris Allsop - Manager of Operations (GTA) Emergency Management for The Canadian Red Cross / Hydro One Survey / York Regional Police - Project Erase / Markham Mayor Framk Scarpitti - Markham Little Native Hockey Tournament / Fuerza Latina Community Servic
Ann Rohmer is with Chris Allsop - Manager of Operations (GTA) Emergency Management for The Canadian Red Cross to discuss what would you do in case of emergency? Floods/ Wildfires/ Quakes/ Tornadoes/ Gas Leaks - Would you know what to do?
Kevin Frankish looks at a recent Hydro One survey that finds not enough Ontarians know the dangers of working on outdoor projects; putting themselves in danger; look up/down/underground - Hydro One shares 3 tips
Glynn Perkins is with York Regional Police Project Erase on-going awareness and enforcement campaign to target aggressive driving, speeding and street racing.
Jim Lang speaks with Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. The City of Markham has won the bid to host the Little Native Hockey League Tournament and Cultural Festival in March 2024. The annual hockey tournament will bring more than 3,500 young Indigenous athletes, families and spectators together from across Ontario to Markham to celebrate the game of hockey and celebration of the Indigenous culture. The LNHL Tournament will be spread across the City’s 10 different ice rinks throughout the March Break week.
Tina Cortese is with Fuerza Latina Community Services, an organization that empowers youth and their families by promoting well-being through sports, culture and support groups. The organization was awarded Ontario Trillium Federation grants to support programming/cultural events for the well-being of Latinos and Vaughan’s multicultural community at large.
While Canada is known for its politeness, it turns out there are some cities across the country that are home to some rude residents. A survey of almost 1,518 people from 44 Canadian cities, who had lived there for at least one year were asked to rate the average rudeness of their fellow residents. So which city won the top spot for being the rudest? According to the results, the first-place honours go to Vaughan, Ontario, which scored an 8.05/10 for average rudeness. Ann Rohmer has the details.
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August 19, 2023Dr. Isaac Bogoch / Professor Eric Kennedy / Professor Usman Khan / BlackNorth Connect / Vaughan Vikings / Sophia Fracassi
Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Isaac Bogoch: Here we go again?!; EG.5 - prevention+ protection, who is vulnerable, what are the short and long term effects and are boosters and masking in our future?
Kevin Frankish is with Professor Eric Kennedy from York University to discuss the wildfires in Hawaii - common or climate change?
Glynn Perkins speaks with Professor Usman Khan from York University about the heavy rains and power outages in Ottawa
Ann Rohmer discusses the BlackNorth Connect Program that indicates University educated Black Canadians earn, on average, 80 cents for every dollar earned by their white peers.
* As of July 2020, Black Canadians were 2 x's more likely to be unemployed than non-minority Canadians.
* BlackNorth Connect is a one stop shop platform that matches job postings to Black professional's skills, goals....and more.
Jim Lang is with the volunteer head coach of a local Rep Girls softball team, the Vaughan Vikings. This story came to us from listener email about an amazing group of young girls chasing the championship dream
Shaliza Bacchus is with the 19 year old singer/songwriter Sophia Fracassi; she has new music currently on 1059 The Region; "Dance With Myself"
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August 12, 2023CNE General Manager / Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade / Richmond Hill MP Majid Jowhari / Grammy Award Winning Producer Chris Birkett / The Real George Michael Film Director Simon Napier-Bell
Ann Rohmer is with the General Manager of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE); which opens on Friday August 18th, to talk about the history, the memories, the famous and what’s new this year
Ann Rohmer has her monthly check-in with Vaughan’s Mayor Steven Del Duca; including initiative to prevent vehicle theft.
Jim Lang speaks with Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, on last week’s monthly employment numbers released by Statistics Canada, which showed that while jobs in Ontario decreased in July 2023, the manufacturing sector saw an increase of 7,800 jobs.
Kevin Frankish is with Richmond Hill MP Majid Jowhari discussing the New Horizons Seniors Program, which aims to provide a range of enriching activities and support for seniors in the Richmond Hill community, fostering social interaction, health, and well-being.
Glynn Perkins is with GRAMMY award winning producer Chris Birkett, who discusses being homeless to helping the homeless.
Shaliza Bacchus is with Simon Napier-Bell, the film director of The Real George Michael, a film about George Michael’s amazing life. The film explores the many ups and downs of the illustrious Grammy Award winner, considered one of the best-selling musicians of all time with sales of over 120 million records worldwide. Simon Napier-Bell discusses the importance of the documentary and George’s legacy, as well as shares anecdotes about who George Michael really was. Simon is also heavily featured in the new Wham! documentary on Netflix and speaks to that film as well.
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August 05, 2023Patrice Barnes, PA to The Minister of Education / CAA Insurance Company - Auto Theft Survey / Career Change Survey / TD Financial Worries Survey / Cats Only Vet Clinic / Sarah Marrs from LaineyGossip - Barbie Movie Impact
Ann Rohmer is with Patrice Barnes, PA to The Minister of Education about the province’s plan to strengthen reading, writing, math & STEM disciplines, refocus school boards on academic achievement and life/job skills.
Glynn Perkins discusses a recent survey that was conducted on behalf of CAA Insurance Company that found a growing number of Ontarians have significant concerns about vehicle theft. The findings indicate that almost half of respondents (47 per cent) are very concerned about auto theft. That number increases to 57 per cent for those living in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Kevin Frankish looks into a recent survey of more than 1,140 workers in Canada where 41 per cent are either already looking, or plan to look for a new job, before the end of the year.
Jim Lang has details on a new TD survey which has found that nearly three-in-five (58 per cent) of Canadian parents frequently worry about their child’s financial future. Additionally, only 35 per cent feel their kids are prepared to avoid the same financial challenges they encountered when they were young.
Ann Rohmer looks at a unique *cat's only* vet clinic that just opened in the GTA that has state of the art treatment geared solely toward felines and with a well thought out and heavily researched kitty care based on their behavioural needs.
Shaliza Bacchus is with Sarah Marrs from LaineyGossip about the massive impact of the Barbie movie
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51min
July 29, 2023Dave Korzinski - Research Director at the Angus Reid Institute / Janet Gray from Money Coaches Canada / York Region Paramedics / Affordable Housing Solution For Black Youth In York Region / Life on Mars - York University / Announcer and Commentator - Stev
Ann Rohmer is with Dave Korzinski - Research Director at the Angus Reid Institute to discuss a recent Angus Reid survey, the BoC's recent interest rate hike (the 10th in 1.5 years) is putting tremendous pressure on Canadians already struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living.
Ann Rohmer is with Janet Gray from Money Coaches Canada. Our nation saw its lowest rates in history last decade. Canadians are NOT prepared for the current high interest rates. Smart survival tips.
Jim Lang looks into York Region Paramedics who are sending a decommissioned ambulance back to work -- this time in Nanavut.
Shaliza Bacchus looks at "Affordable Housing Solution For Black Youth In York Region,” the July 31st symposium will bring together experts, policymakers, and community leaders to engage in a meaningful dialogue about the current state of Black youth homelessness and the need for targeted services and supports.
Kevin Frankish speaks with a York University astrobiologist and her team who have arrived by chartered plane on MARS – an arctic research station situated on a polar desert island in Nunavut where they will study the “tantalizing biosignature” of methane gas, execute Mars Rover simulations and go for midnight hikes.

Jim Lang is with Aurora's Steve Fleck, a long-time announcer and commentator of endurance sports and cycling. Coming up in August, Steve will be part of the broadcast team at the Velodrome in Glasgow, calling the Track event at the World Cycling championships. He speaks with Jim about the upcoming world championships, the popularity of cycling and the best places to take a weekend bike ride in York Region.
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FAQs about The FEED:

How many episodes does The FEED have?

The podcast currently has 445 episodes available.