The Rundown

Black History month is about celebrating Black heritage. But for the community group fighting to restore the Black settlement in the Negro Creek Road area, recognizing and memorializing Black history has been an ongoing fight. Steve Paikin speaks to community organizers and descendants tonight about their story.

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What's the best way to recover from a skid? How should drivers behave when they're on the road with a snow plow? What should Ontarians put in their emergency kits? Sean Shapiro of the Toronto Police Service - the TikTok traffic cop - answers questions about best practices for driving in the winter.

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The Ontario Superior Court of Justice's new ruling denied the Regional Municipality of Waterloo's request to remove a homeless encampment on the basis it would violate residents' Charter rights. Steve Paikin talks to social justice lawyer and co-director of the Community Justice Collective Sima Atri about what implications this ruling might have across the province.

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Cases of child sextortion, self-exploitation and other types of abuse are on the rise in Ontario and across Canada. Steve Paikin talks to experts leading efforts to protect children from online harms. They explore factors behind the increase in cybercrimes targeting youth; how police services, advocacy organizations and internet policy experts are working to combat these incidents; advice for families; and what more can be done to safeguard kids.

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A new report from the Ottawa People's Commission, a citizen-led initiative, reveals that residents were "undeniably abandoned" during the Freedom Convoy. Ottawa-based Ontario Hubs editor Sarah Trick tells us what participants had to say about the city's ability to handle the onslaught of trucks, noise, and disruption.

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A new report compiled by experts in public policy, health care, science communication and economics states that COVID-19 misinformation led to the deaths of at least 3,000 Canadians and cost hospitals $300 million, over a nine month period. Report authors Alex Himelfarb and Jaigris Hodson discuss the misinformation that led to vaccine hesiticancy from millions, and evaluate the massive strain they say this left on the health-care system. How could misinformation about COVID-19 have been better contained or prevented?

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The Agenda's week in review begins with a debate about the need for bail reform in Canada. Then, assessing how to address violence on Toronto transit; exploring the legacy of former Ontario lieutenant governor David Onley. Then, what does the the new NDP leader need to do to prepare for the next provincial election? And, what are rural municipalities doing to support older adults?

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The Honourable David C. Onley left a lasting impression on those he met as a friend, as an accessibility advocate, and as a former lieutenant-governor of Ontario. Michael Onley; Christine Elliott former Ontario deputy premier; Thea Kurdi, president of DesignABLE; and Lorin MacDonald, a human rights lawyer and accessibility advocate, honour Onley's legacy and discuss what more needs to be done to achieve a barrier-free Ontario.

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Recent reports of attacks on the provincial capital's transit system has workers and passengers concerned about safety. The city has reacted with increased police presence, more security, and outreach workers, but will these measures resolve the violence? To discuss what's happening and what more can be done, we welcome: Toronto Star transportation reporter Lex Harvey; Diana Chan McNally, harm reduction case manager from All Saints Toronto; and John Di Nino, president of ATU Canada.

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How do older adults experience life in areas outside large cities in Ontario? Do they have enough supports? For insights, we welcome: Noelle Reeve, a planner with Tay Valley Township; and Jane Sinclair, general manager of Health and Emergency Services at the County of Simcoe.

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