Ben Mulroney guest hosts Toronto This Weekend and on the show he is joined by Jonathan who lives in Tel Aviv. Jonathan talks with Ben about what life is like on the ground during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Ben and Jonathan talk about community supports, getting supplies to those who need them, and differences between Toronto and Tel Aviv when it comes to the necessary amenities in a building.

This week on The Spot Ben Mulroney is joined by Imani Dominique to chat about her latest pop-up art-based shop, the Gift Shop!

Imani is the Curator of The Gift Shop which is a pop up art shop as well as a business incubator program! Their aim is to expand the reach of the artists involved as well as providing the artists with more entrepreneurial skills that they can use in their careers!

You can visit The Gift Shop at Stackt Market until October 22 or visit them online for more information at https://imanidominique.com/the-gift-shop

Ben Mulroney is joined by a man named Jonathan who is living on the ground in Tel-Aviv.

Jonathan tells Ben about his day to day experiences in Israel as war breaks out around them. They talk about the resilience of the Israeli people and how those in Israel and around the world have been banding together to support and provide aid to those in need.

This week on The Spot Maggie Chats with Marchelle McKenzie the founder of Butter and Spice, a fantastic Bakery her in Toronto!

They chat all about opening a small business during a pandemic, the struggles you face when running your own business, and discuss some delicious treats!

Butter and Spice is located at 1418 Dundas St. W and East End inside Death in Venice Gelato, and 1125 Gerrard St E, Toronto inside Mess Hall Collective.

You can also visit their website at butterandspice.ca or on Instagram @butterandspicebakeshop

A new poll suggests that Canadians think the age at which breast cancer screening typically starts should be lowered.

Maggie and Toronto This Weekend's regular health expert and our favourite Doctor, Dr. Nadia Alam, talk about the screening process, how some demographics can be differently effected by breast cancer, and the importance of knowing your body, understanding the signs, and advocating for your care.

It is the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Maggie is joined by Jeanne Beker, Legendary Canadian host and broadcaster.

Maggie and Jeanne talk about why it was so important for her to share her story and bring her fans and community in on her struggles as she went through her cancer journey.

They talk getting tested for Breast Cancer, life lessons, and the power of positivity!

Maggie is joined by the legendry Director X to chat about his new show on GlobalTV, Robyn Hood, a modern retelling of the Robin Hood classic stories.

Maggie and Director X also chat about his foundation Operation Prefrontal Cortex, and the rewarding work that he has been doing with them!

Maggie is joined today by Camille Dundas, the co-founder and editor in chief of Canada's leading Black Canadian online magazine, ByBlacks.com to chat about the effects of the Online News Act on independent media like ByBlacks.

In this conversation Maggie along with Camille revisit a story from ByBlacks about how the implementation of the Online News Act has effected ByBlacks nearly two months out from the act coming into effect, following up on Camille and guest host Pat Perdue's original conversation.

You can find ByBlacks stories and information at their website: https://byblacks.com/

Maggie is joined by Dani Stover and Alex Pierson this weekend to discuss the recent protests over LGBTQ+ policies in schools.

Maggie asks the question, have we lost the ability to participate in civil discussions when it comes to the big issues.

With Dani and Alex, Maggie chats about if we are able to come back to a place as a society where we can have these conversations and how we can do that.

You can listen to Alex Pierson on 640 Toronto every weekday from 9am to 12pm, and Dani Stover's show Let's Talk is from 7pm to 10pm.

This weekend on the show Maggie John is joined by Canadian Icon Fred Penner!

A true staple of so many people's childhood, you know him from his many children's albums and his children's show Fred Penner's Backyard!

Maggie and Fred chat about his career, his thoughts on modern children's television and entertainment and so much more!