Monday, September 30th, marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the children who never returned home and the survivors of residential schools, as well as their families in communities across the country and here in York Region, Canadians will gather to reflect and remember Tina Cortese is with Kim Wheeler, producer and…

Ann Rohmer is joined by Jeanne Beker to talk about her most recent life journey, parallel journeys actually; her battle with breast cancer and the writing of her new memoir, Heart on my Sleeve. October is breast cancer awareness month, Tina Cortese is with Laura to discuss her breast cancer journey. Ann Rohmer speaks with Sep Assadian VP founder Su…

Ann Rohmer is with Maureen Leshem. Her cousin, Romy Gonen, just 24 years old, was kidnapped by Hamas while she was attending a music festival in Israel almost a year ago. While the world waits, worries and wonders, we ask where do we go from here? Noah Shack, VP of Countering Anti-semitism and Hate with the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Federation of …

A runaway favourite of book clubs the world over, Bonnie Garmus’s debut novel Lessons in Chemistry transports readers to early 1960s California. Elizabeth Zott – single mother and brilliant chemist – unexpectedly finds herself hosting a television cooking show, and changes hearts and minds in the process. Inspired by Garmus’s mother’s generation of…

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 …

On the 5 November this year, the American people will go to the polls to make a choice, the impact of which will be felt around the globe. Will Republican nominee and now convicted criminal, former President Donald Trump, topple Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris?? How did America reach this point, and how will either candidate’s victory…

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 Sylvai…

Award-winning journalist Heather Ewart hits the Back Roads to Kyneton to journey through her great Australian road trips. Over a career spanning four decades, Heather Ewart has been senior political reporter and a foreign correspondent posted to London, Washington and Brussels. Raised on a farm in country Victoria, her adventures have come full cir…

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Our annual panel of pop culture experts Brodie Lancaster, Alison Willmore, Hannah Diviney and Jared Richards gather for a dissection of the zeitgeist. Baby Reindeer, The Bear and hot rodent men: lt has been a ferocious (and sometimes feral) year for pop culture, and it seems that we’re not slowing down any time soon. On the occasion of the 2024 Mel…

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 th…

As part of The Wheeler Centre's 2024 Spring Fling program and in partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, listen to an exclusive podcast interview with celebrated writer Olivia Laing, interviewed by Sophie Cunningham. Olivia discusses her new book, The Garden Against Time: In Search of a Common Paradise, which moves between real and imagine…

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…

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 an…

From ‘manfluencer’ culture and the rising popularity of Andrew Tate, to lists ranking teenage girls on their appearance, there’s an urgent need to address the widespread sexism and misogyny in our schools and wider society. Left unchecked, these harmful attitudes and behaviours will see rates of male violence against women continue to rise. In this…

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 discus…

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers have been sharing stories on this continent for millennia. From best-selling and award-winning poetry, memoir and fiction to powerful works that defy categorisation, Blak writing depicts, challenges and honours culture, community and Country. Much-loved books by First Nations writers stand strong on she…

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 disast…

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…

Ann Rohmer has information on mental health care in York Region According to a new survey, Canadian professionals are experiencing workplace burnout. Tina Cortese with the signs and symptoms. Ann Rohmer discusses our aging population Next we turn to York Region's plan to empower seniors. Glynn Perkins with that story. The summer games begin later t…

The Olympic Games have always been a site of soft diplomacy for participating nations. This has never been truer than in 2024, as athletes and countries prepare to compete from 26 July to 11 August at the Paris Olympic Games. Olympic champions Patrick Johnson and Kieren Perkins join award-winning sports reporter Tracey Holmes to discuss the future …

Ann Rohmer has information on the desperate need for blood donations Ann Rohmer discusses the various tick borne diseases with Dr. Isaac Bogoch Shaliza Bacchus looks at a new survey from C.A.A. shows the impact of distracted driving on road safety Jim Lang is next with the latest product car owners are using to prevent theft of their vehicles. Sune…

Meredith Whittaker is not afraid to take on tech giants. In 2018, she led the famous mass staff walkout at Google over the company’s laissez faire attitude towards sexual harassment allegations and the moral and ethical implications of its business practices. Now, as President of Signal, the not-for-profit encrypted and secure messaging app, Whitta…

Ann Rohmer has information on Arrive Alive Glynn Perkins takes us inside the new rehab clinic for stroke patients right here in York Region at the Mackenzie Health Stroke Rehab Centre. Every year, thousands of medical students and internationally trained specialists hope to continue their work in Canada, but many are challenged with the process. Ti…

Ann Rohmer looks at the first case this year of rabies in York Region Shaliza Bacchus discusses the common triggers of migraines Ann Rohmer has the monthly check in with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca With peak boating season upon us, Jim Lang is here with insider tips to get your feet wet and escape to the waterways. If a move is in your future, th…

In this Wheeler Centre podcast exclusive, hear former Next Chapter recipient Khin Myint in conversation with Anna Krien as they discuss Myint's Fragile Creatures. Khin Myint is an Australian-Burmese writer from Perth. His debut memoir, Fragile Creatures, is about how his family tackled his sister’s wish to die as she fought a non-terminal illness. …

Ann Rohmer speaks with MPP Sol Mamakwa about National Indigenous Peoples Day For seniors, staying fit, active and connected has benefits beyond physical and mental health. Tina Cortese with that story. Keeping everyday items; once they no longer work, out of landfill can be a challenge. Glynn Perkins has details on how York Region is taking a uniqu…

In 1993, Ma Thida was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her support of Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy and for ‘endangering public peace, having contact with illegal organisations, and distributing unlawful literature’. Released from prison in 1999, Thida’s advocacy for freedom of expression continues unabated as Chair of PEN Int…