Best Libby Znaimer Podcasts (2024)

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Ottawa Just Hired a Nightlife Commissioner 52:22

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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: OTTAWA JUST HIRED A NIGHTLIFE MAYORTasha Kheiriddin is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Alex Blumenstein, co-founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village, and Toronto Councillor Stephen Holyday, Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre.Ottawa just hired its first ever nightlife commissioner as part of its strateg…

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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow Joins The Show 51:28

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THE MEDICAL RECORD: FDA ADVISORY PANEL BACKS EXPERIMENTAL ALZHEIMER'S DRUGJane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Dr. Fahad Razak, Canada Research Chair in Data Informed Healthcare Improvement at the University of Toronto and a general internist at a …

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The Tragic Fire That Destroyed St. Anne's Anglican Church in Toronto 51:02

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RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: CAROLYN PARRISH IS MISSISSAUGA'S NEXT MAYOR & THE LIBERALS' CAPITAL GAINS TAX PUSH Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Deputy Premier and Health Minister, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP, and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative…

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford's Cabinet Shuffle 38:10

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THE ZOOMER SQUAD: ARE YOU AN ACTIVE GRANDPARENT? TURNS OUT YOUR ROLE OFFERS IMPORTANT HEALTH BENEFITSTasha Kheiriddin is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP, Bill VanGorder, Chief Advocacy and Education Officer of CARP, and Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs.The panel reacts …

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Cyclist raises cancer awareness at the age of 81 & Where should people spend their summer? 19:01

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June 9, 2024- Cyclist raises cancer awareness at the age of 81 & Where should people spend their summer?This weekend will mark the 17th annual Princess Margaret RIDE to Conquer Cancer. More than 5,000 cyclists will ride over 200 kms over the two days, starting from the Exhibition Place in Toronto to Niagara Falls, with a pit stop in Hamilton. Last …

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Free For All Friday - June 07 2024 48:32

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Today on Free For All Friday: our listeners phone in to talk about Mark Holland's recent road trip comment, alcohol coming to corner stores, and much more.By Zoomer Podcast Network

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Ontario Cities with the Highest Number of Auto-Theft Claims 51:41

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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TORONTO BRACES FOR A POTENTIAL TTC STRIKEMarissa Lennox is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, and John Sewell, a former Mayor of Toronto, and Councillor Stephen Holyday, Etobicoke Centre and a TTC board member.This week: Residents are bracing for a potential TTC strike …

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Torontonians Brace for a Potential TTC Strike This Friday 51:01

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THE MEDICAL RECORD: HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM TICK BITESLibby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto and Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, an internal medicine and critical care physician at Humber River Hospital.As of…

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Why Flight Costs Continue to Rise 51:39

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RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: WHO WERE THE MPS WHO "WITTINGLY" ASSISTED FOREIGN ACTORS FOR THEIR OWN GAIN?Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC MPP and finance minister.It's Tuesday - time to talk politics and tod…

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Why UofT Divesting from Israeli Companies Would be Impossible 52:22

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THE ZOOMER SQUAD: CARP CALLS ON BC GOVERNMENT FOR FREE RSV, SHINGLES VACCINES FOR ZOOMERSLibby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP, Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion.It’s Monday - time for our Zoomer Squad and CARP is getting some traction on its campai…

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80th Anniversary of D-Day & The Health Benefits of Tai Chi 19:34

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June 2 2024- 80th Anniversary of D-Day & The Health Benefits of Tai ChiOn D-Day, 6 June 1944, the Allies came ashore in Normandy, France when some fourteen thousand Canadians stormed Juno Beach that day, and launched a campaign that helped turn the tide of the Second World War. Both in this country and abroad, Canadians are encouraged to explore th…

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Free For All Friday - May 31 2024 48:18

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Today on Free For All Friday: A lot of our listeners had plenty to say about former President Donald Trump who was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money trial. That and more right here on Zoomer Radio.By Zoomer Podcast Network

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The Legal Effort to Dismantle the Anti-Israel Encampments at UofT 52:30

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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: ROB FORD IS BACK IN THE NEWS & THE LATEST ON THE MISSISSAUGA MAYORAL ELECTIONLibby Znaimer is now joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village, and David Crombie, a former Mayor of Toronto.It’s Thursday - time to talk about all things municipal - and last night there was a key debate in …

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Misinformation on Social Media 52:25

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THE MEDICAL RECORD: CANNABIS CONSUMPTION & SUNSCREEN MISINFORMATION ON SOCIAL MEDIALibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Nadia Alam, family doctor and anesthetist in Georgetown, Ontario, Dr. Aaron Schimmer, the Director of Research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre as well as a staff physician and a senior scientist, and Dr. Fahad Razak, Canada Resea…

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Canada's Tennis Stars at the French Open 51:38

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RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: IS PREMIER DOUG FORD AFRAID OF PIERRE POILIEVRE'S CONSERVATIVES?Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP, and Lisa Raitt, former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.It’s Tuesday - time to talk politics! Is the…

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How Supportive Are Zoomers of the Federal Liberals? 52:05

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THE ZOOMER SQUAD: HOW SUPPORTIVE ARE ZOOMERS OF THE FEDERAL LIBERALS?Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP, Bill VanGorder, Chief Advocacy and Education Officer of CARP, and Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs.It’s Monday - time for our Zoomer Squad - and both politics and health are in the spotlight. Ne…

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Canada's Truck Problem & Cancer Diagnoses in the ER 19:08

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May 26 2024-Canada's Truck Problem & Cancer Diagnoses in the ERHave you noticed that most of the vehicles on our roads are very big and getting bigger every season? Eight of the top 10 are now defined as trucks and some experts say they are a health and safety hazard. Libby Znaimer spoke with HEC Montréal Associate Finance Professor Amir Barnea.AND…

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May 24 2024- Free For All Friday 50:31

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Today on Free For All Friday: YOU called in about Ontario Premier Doug Ford's beer announcement, construction on the Gardiner Expressway and the anti-Israel encampment situation on university campuses. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!By Zoomer Podcast Network

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How Will Toronto Address it's Homeless Encampment Problem? 50:31

21d ago50:31

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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: THE CITY'S APPROACH TO HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS & NEW BIKE LANES FOR EGLINTON AVENUE?Libby Znaimer is now joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village, and David Crombie, a former Mayor of Toronto.They are everywhere...or so it feels like...if you live in Toronto you've likely stumbled acros…

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The Risks Related to Hip Fractures Among Older Canadians 51:28

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THE MEDICAL RECORD: HIP FRACTURES AMONG OLDER ADULTSJane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, Family Physician and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto and Dr. Fahad Razak, Canada Research Chair in Data Informed Healthcare Improvement at the University of Toronto as well as a General Internis…

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The Effects of Cannabis Poisoning on Older Canadians 51:55

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RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: IRAN'S RAISI KILLED IN HELICOPTER CRASH & OTTAWA'S RESPONSE TO AUTO THEFTLibby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP and Lisa Raitt, former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.Today: we react to Ottawa's latest m…

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Canada Celebrates Victoria Day 50:16

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ZOOMER SQUAD: CANADIAN HOSPITALS CONTINUE SEEING LONG WAITING LINES IN EMERGENCY WARDSLibby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP, Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP, and John Wright, Executive Vice President, Maru Public Opinion.Libby today discusses the wait times skyrocketing in emergency wards partially due to short…

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Dr. Eileen De Villa reflects on her leadership during COVID-19 & Life after Caregiving 19:08

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May 19 2024- Dr. Eileen De Villa reflects on her leadership during COVID-19 & Life after CaregivingShe became a household name as one of the key leaders who guided us through the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Eileen de Villa announced she will step down as Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health at the end of the year. She spoke with Libby Znaimer about her r…

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Free For All Friday-May 17 2024 49:41

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Today on Free For All Friday-we revisited the conversation around the City's plans to change Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square which plenty of people are not happy about. Plus, other news that made headlines this week!Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!By Zoomer Podcast Network

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Ontario Wants Tougher Penalties for Impaired Drivers 51:43

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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: THE COST OF MAINTAINING TORONTO'S INFRASTRUCTURE IS STEEP...VERY STEEPLibby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto Centre and Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre.Today we discuss the latest on Sankofa Square, and the steep cost for Toronto to keep its …

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What You Need to Know About Ultra-processed Foods 50:26

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THE MEDICAL RECORD: THE TREND OF CANCER DIAGNOSES AT ONTARIO HOSPITALSLibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and a former head of the BC Cancer Agency, Dr. Alisa Naiman, Family Physician and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto and Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, Internal medicine and…

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What You Need to Know About the Capital Gains Tax 51:19

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RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: PM TRUDEAU'S CAPITAL GAINS TAX EXPLAINER VIDEO FACES BACKLASHLibby is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the federal Conservatives.We kick the discussion off about new penalties from Queen's P…

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What's It Like To Be Diagnosed with Cancer at the Hospital 51:55

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THE ZOOMER SQUAD: THE LATEST ON THE CANADIAN DENTAL CARE PLANLibby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP, Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP, and John Wright, Executive Vice President, Maru Public Opinion.Libby and the panel discuss the number of claims processed under the Canada Dental Care Plan since it launched at th…

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Anti-Israel protests are not peace protests & Liberal MP Pam Damoff describes toxicity in politics 19:15

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May 12 2024-Anti-Israel protests are not peace protests & Liberal MP Pam Damoff describes toxicity in politicsThe late iconic anti war activist Jerry Rubin's son has written an article titled "This is definitely not my dad’s antiwar protest", referring to the current anti-Israel encampments at universities and elsewhere across the globe following t…

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Free For All Friday - May 10 2024 50:32

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Today on Free For All Friday: Listeners weighed in on the Toronto Maple Leafs firing head coach Sheldon Keefe, the primary care shortage in Ontario, the Loblaws boycott and more.Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!By Zoomer Podcast Network

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The Cost of Maintaining Toronto's Infrastructure 52:46

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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: THE COST OF MAINTAINING TORONTOJane Brown is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village and Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre.The cost of keeping the City of Toronto in a state of good repair just keeps on increasing. We learned this week from a city staff report that To…

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New Alzheimer's Research & Grief After October 7th 53:26

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THE MEDICAL RECORD: NEW RESEARCH FINDINGS RELATED TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASELibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and a former head of the BC Cancer Agency, Dr. Alisa Naiman, Family Physician and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto and Dr. Amol Verma, a staff physician in Gene…

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An Update on the Israel and Hamas War with Gershon Baskin 41:07

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LEAD-RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: A TORONTO COUNCILLOR SPENT $16,000 TO ATTEND A CONFERENCELibby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC MPP and finance minister.On today's panel discussion: a Toronto City Councillor's v…

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Planning for Retirement & The Latest on the UOFT Encampment 51:13

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THE ZOOMER SQUAD: PLANNING YOUR OAS AND CPP FOR RETIREMENTLibby Znaimer is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Advocacy and Education Officer of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Dave Korzinski, Research Director of the Angus Reid Institute.Canada Post just reported staggering losses and warns of more to come. Will we see more cu…

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MAY 6 2024-THE ANTI-ISRAEL ENCAMPMENT AT UOFT 12:56

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Libby is now joined by Jay Solomon, Chief Advancement Officer, Hillel Ontario which is a campus Jewish organization and Yotam Gubbay, a student at UofT who is about to begin graduate studies.As we have been reporting since last week, the UofT administration has made NO move to dismantle the anti-Israel encampment – not only that – they are allowing…

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Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's Journey to Self-Acceptance & Jane Philpott on the Primary Care Crisis 19:13

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May 5 2024-Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's Journey to Self-Acceptance & Jane Philpott on the Primary Care CrisisIt’s not exactly a memoir - though the Prime Minister’s ex, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau talks about her struggle with an eating disorder, growing up an only child, and meeting Justin Trudeau. Her book is about her journey to self-awareness and self…

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Free For All Friday - May 03 2024 50:25

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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners called in about the cost of groceries at large retail grocery chains like Loblaws, the encampments taking place on North American university campuses, including here in Ontario at the University of Toronto, and more.By Zoomer Podcast Network

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The State of the CafeTO Program and Co-Signing Mortgages 26:01

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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: MOST CAFETO PATIOS IN TORONTO WILL BE OPENED BY VICTORIA WEEKENDLibby Znaimer is joined by David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth, and Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre.It’s Thursday - time to talk about all things municipal. The encampment at U of T is apparently…

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How the Highway 401 Police Chase Went So Tragically Wrong 51:50

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THE MEDICAL RECORD: BC SHIFTS ITS DRUG POLICYLibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and a former head of the BC Cancer Agency, Dr. Fahad Razak, Canada Research Chair in Data Informed Healthcare Improvement at the University of Toronto and Dr. Alisa Naiman, Family Physician and Medical Dir…

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National Boycott of Loblaw Set for May 52:09

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RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: SOME ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES SAY ENCAMPMENTS WILL NOT BE TOLERATEDLibby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP, and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the federal Conservatives. It’s Tuesday, time to talk politics: some Ontario…

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Anti-Israel Protests on U.S. College Campuses 52:00

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THE ZOOMER SQUAD: CANADA'S NATIONAL DENTAL COVERAGE PROGRAM STARTING THIS WEEKLibby Znaimer is joined by Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Lorne Bozinoff, President, Forum Research Group.The dental plan is once again at the top of the agenda. It is supposed to start this week and 1.7 million Canad…

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Crossing the Trans Canada Trail at 50 & Preparing Your Lawn 18:10

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April 28 2024-Crossing the Trans Canada Trail at 50 & Preparing Your LawnThe first person to cross the Trans Canada Trail:500 DAYS IN THE WILD, a documentary by the award-winning filmmaker Dianne Whelan who spent six years crossing the entire 24,000 kilometre Trans Canada Trail, mostly alone. She began in St. John’s Newfoundland in 2015 ending in V…

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Free For All Friday - April 26 2024 49:46

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Today on Free For All Friday: our listeners phoned in to pay tribute to the late Bob Cole, and to talk about parking in High Park, the shingles vaccine, and more.By Zoomer Podcast Network

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How Olivia Chow is Doing as Mayor and The Dose4Dose Campaign 52:37

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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: AN ASSESSMENT OF OLIVIA CHOW'S FIRST 10 MONTHS AS MAYORJane Brown is now joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village, and David Crombie, a former Mayor of Toronto.What a new poll tells us about how Torontonians feel regarding the job that Olivia Chow is doing as mayor. And, the City of …

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Toronto Maple Leafs are in the Playoffs, Will This Be Their Year? 52:38

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THE MEDICAL RECORD:THE POTENTIAL RISK OF MICROPLASTICS ON CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTHJane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Dr. Fahad Razak, Canada Research Chair in Data Informed Healthcare Improvement at the University of Toronto and Dr. Nadia Alam, fami…

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Umar Zameer Case Reached Not Guilty Verdict 51:47

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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: FUTURE OF TORONTO POLICE AFTER UMAR ZAMEER TRIAL ENDS WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FORCETasha Kheiriddin filled in for Libby Znaimer today. She was joined by George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal Cabinet Minister, Cheri DiNovo, former Ontario NDP MPP and Andrea Mandel-Campbell, former Conservative candidate in Don Valley Wes…

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Toronto to Provide Free Dental Care to City-Operated LTC Home Residents 51:26

2M ago51:26

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ZOOMER SQUAD: TORONTO TO PROVIDE FREE DENTAL CARE SERVICE TO CITY-OPERATED LTC HOME RESIDENTS Tasha Kheiriddin filled in for Libby Znaimer today. She was joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Advocacy and Education Officer at CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community & Benefits Officer at CARP and Lorne Bozinoff, President at Forum Research.The panel discusse…

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Canadian charitable donations dropping: report & National Volunteer Week 19:05

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April 21 2024- Canadian charitable donations dropping: report & National Volunteer WeekHave you ever made any charitable donations? Do you still make them? Any? Or have you stopped? Many have as Nicole Danesi at CanadaHelps explains.ANDNational Volunteer Week that just ended is held annually as a way to celebrate the many who give of their time to …

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Free For All Friday - April 19 2024 50:27

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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners called in to talk about the trial of Umar Zameer, lack of care in LTC homes and much more.By Zoomer Podcast Network

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Speaker Ted Arnott Bans Keffiyeh at Queen's Park 51:41

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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TORONTO’S SHARE OF THE FEDERAL BUDGETIt’s a busy week at Toronto City Hall as Mayor Olivia Chow and councillors react to what was in and not in the federal Liberal budget delivered on Tuesday.And the mayor and councillors today and yesterday have also been taking care of city business which includes the debacle around the rollou…

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