Best Carly Watters Podcasts (2024)

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Public Safety Minister grilled about foiled "Mass Casualties Event" 7:23

25m ago7:23

7:23

Greg focused on the Public Safety Ministry Dominic LeBlanc appear before a committee to explain how a father and son came "Very close" to a ISIS terror attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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THINK TANK with Anne Marie Aikins, Jon Burnside & Celina Caesar-Chavannes 27:35

34m ago27:35

27:35

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis communications expert, Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East & Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former MP, author of ‘Can You Hear Me Now?’ Discuss: 1 - Almost 100 busted with gun charges across GTA 2 - Police in Toronto, Peel Region and Durham Region al…

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Outgoing TTC boss addressing safety, state of repairs & fare evasion. 14:20

7h ago14:20

14:20

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with outgoing TTC boss, Rick Leary about the state of the TTC during his time and for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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THINK TANK with Caryma Sa’d, Kevin Vuong & Nokha Dakroub 26:29

8h ago26:29

26:29

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Nokha Dakroub, former peel district school board trustee (@NokhaDakroub), Caryma Sa’d, lawyer, protest watcher (@CarymaRules) & Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York (@KevinVuongMP) discuss: 1 - TTC ridership shows small ridership increase & safety concerns 2 - High-ranking Toronto cop demoted at…

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Coco Mellors' Incredible Insights on Writing 1:12:00

33m ago1:12:00

1:12:00

In today's Books with Hooks, we’re throwing it back to an early backlist segment. After which Bianca interviews bestselling author, Coco Mellors, to discuss her latest novel, Blue Sisters. They discuss writing on the line level while using metaphor and similes to describe things in ways that no one else has expressed them before; the creation of Co…

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THINK TANK with Stephanie Smyth, Mark Saunders & Brad Bradford 26:23

3h ago26:23

26:23

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster, Smyth Media Group (@stephaniesmyth), Brad Bradford (@BradMBradford), Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discuss: 1- TTC to boost bus, streetcar, subway service in September 2 - Supt. Stacy Clarke sentencin…

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AUGUST 28: Service improvements coming to the TTC & Government officers using fast tracking measures when vetting temporary foreign workers. 30:33

3h ago30:33

30:33

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on service improvements coming to the TTC starting in September… The TTC will be increasing the frequency and total hours of service on its buses, streetcars and subways… returning service to 97 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. But Mayor Chow touted some numbers yesterday morning regarding ridership.. were they …

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Service on the TTC is changing September. What can transit users expect? 13:53

17h ago13:53

13:53

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jamaal Myers (@Cllrjamaalmyers), City Councillor for Scarborough North and Chair of the TTC, about the TTC increasing and revising its service schedule next month as ridership nears levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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This woman's car was stolen from her driveway - the lack of interest from police has her concerned 8:04

6h ago8:04

8:04

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jessica Webster of Burlington, Ontario. Jessica's car was stolen from her driveway in the middle of the night - but it's the lack of concern from police that's left her feeling uneasy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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Back to school: Are teachers ready to enforce a new cell phone ban? 10:01

6h ago10:01

10:01

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Karen Littlewood, President of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, ahead of the new school year and a new cell phone ban. How are teachers feeling enforcing the new rules? What other concerns do they have for the 2024-2025 school year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Think Tank with Chloe Brown & Steve Paikin 27:06

1d ago27:06

27:06

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ (@spaikin) & Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate (@chloebrown4TO) discuss: 1 - Toronto cop awaiting sentencing arrested at Montreal airport trying to leave the country 2 - Opinion: Ottawa needs to abolish the temporary…

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AUGUST 27: The reunion of the Gallagher brothers from the 1990s band Oasis, Canada’s temporary foreign worker program & Canada's 100% tariffs on Chinese made electric vehicles. 20:54

1h ago20:54

20:54

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on the reunion of the Gallagher brothers from the 1990s band Oasis… no better person to talk about this reunion than Alan Cross (@alancross), the host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Next, Dr. Christopher Worswick, Chair of the Department of Economics at Carleton University, and we were talking about Canada…

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Should Canada scrap its temporary foreign worker program? 7:45

3h ago7:45

7:45

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Dr. Christopher Worswick, Chair of the Department of Economics at Carleton University, about the negative impact of Canada's temporary foreign worker program and why we need to rethink our international migration policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Children's Breakfast Clubs giving away over 1,500 filled backpacks to kids in need 8:09

4h ago8:09

8:09

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Richard Gosling, President of The Children's Breakfast Clubs, about getting children ready for back to school with their annual backpack giveaway event. 1505 backpacks, filled with essential school supplies and hygiene products, will be handed out to those in need this Tuesday, August 27th. Learn more about your ad c…

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WWYD: Dad confronts group of men recording young girls at beach 11:05

4h ago11:05

11:05

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist and former police inspector, about viral video out of Barrie, Ontario - where a dad confronts a group of men he accuses of filming young girls (including his daughters) while at a beach. What's the best way to handl…

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THINK TANK with Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Anthony Furey, & Ryan Painter 26:04

2h ago26:04

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Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former MP, author of ‘Can You Hear Me Now?’, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West (@anthonyfurey) & Ryan Painter, freelance columnist, consultant, public speaker, and the author of the political newsletter Painter's Political Puls…

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AUGUST 26: Barrie father videos men, who he accused of filming his daughter at the beach, A Toronto Today regular guest being courted by the Provincial Liberals? & Consumer spending down and why is that ... 32:34

8d ago32:34

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Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on a viral video of a father in Barrie who confronted a group of men – at least 5 – who he accused of videotaping younger girls, including his daughters, while they were hanging out near a small beach.. A phone was passed from one man to another.. and it DID appear the second man was deleting said videos. Next, …

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August Bonus: Insights from Fiona Barton and Jean Meltzer 59:57

38m ago59:57

59:57

In this month’s bonus episode, Bianca interviews writer, journalist, and author Fiona Barton. They discuss the resounding success of Fiona's debut, The Widow, and its unique journey to publication; the editing process with her agent; the transition from journalism to writing fiction; why Fiona included a prologue in her latest thriller, Talking to …

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AUGUST 23: The federal government stepping in, after less than a full day of a rail stoppage. Crisis communications with Oyster Group on CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn. A devastating ending to the ... 20:40

11d ago20:40

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Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on the federal government stepping in, after less than a full day of a rail stoppage, ordering CN Rail and CPKC, and the union to binding arbitration. Everyone thought this was great news – and that meant the rails would start rolling – but, late Thursday – the Teamsters union issued a statement via X, disputing…

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THINK TANK with Kim Wright, Roy Green & Ben Mulroney 23:37

4d ago23:37

23:37

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Kim Wright, Principal of Wright Strategies, Roy Green, Host of the Roy Green Show (@TheRoyGreenShow) & Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor (@BenMulroney) discuss: CUPE vice-president defies union board's demand to resign Canadians await details on railway reopening after feds intervene in labour dispute State…

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Is Doug Ford preparing for a fall election? 8:30

7h ago8:30

8:30

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Charlie Pinkerton, Journalist with The Trillium, about Doug Ford's PCs making moves for an election by nominating candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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No rails, no trains, no one's going back to work 7:24

7h ago7:24

7:24

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with John Corey, president of the Freight Management Association of Canada, about the federal government intervening to try and bring an end to the labour dispute that brought Canada’s rail network to a grinding halt Thursday. The union, Teamsters, has disputed the Minister's decision, saying picket lines remain in place.…

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RCMP lay terror charges against suspect from Toronto Area 4:46

8h ago4:46

4:46

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Dr. Casey Babb, Fellow with the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, and an Instructor of global conflict at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, about the RCMP laying terror charges against a person in Toronto after a lengthy national security investigation. Lea…

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AUGUST 22: Hundreds of Jewish institutions are on high alert after they received a bomb threat Wednesday. How to bring down the political temperature in the province. CUPE members call for Fred Hann's ... 16:32

12d ago16:32

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Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on how hundreds of Jewish institutions are on high alert after they received a bomb threat Wednesday. We first speak with Michael Levitt, President and CEO of the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre, about how his organization is feeling the day after. Next, Ontario’s solicitor general Michael Kerzner – and we sp…

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'This is not who we are' isn't good enough 10:09

3d ago10:09

10:09

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Melissa Lantsman, MP for Thornhill and the Conservative Party’s Deputy Leader, about what is needed from this country's leadership after 100s of synagogues, Jewish organizations and doctors in multiple cities across Canada were on high alert Wednesday after they received the same threatening email. Learn more about y…

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THINK TANK with Nokha Dakroub, Caryma Sa’d & Kevin Vuong 23:56

3h ago23:56

23:56

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Nokha Dakroub, former peel district school board trustee (@NokhaDakroub), Caryma Sa’d, lawyer, protest watcher (@CarymaRules) & Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York (@KevinVuongMP) discuss: CUPE demands resignation of vice-president for posting 'antisemitic' video Premier Doug Ford referred to C…

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Is our bat population shrinking? 8:22

4h ago8:22

8:22

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Brock Fenton, professor emeritus in Western’s department of biology and author of many books on bats, including his latest, ‘A Miscellany of Bats’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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There is no moral equivalence to antisemitism 7:15

5d ago7:15

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Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Michael Kerzner, Ontario’s solicitor general and MPP for York Centre, about how many in the province are on high alert following bomb threats made to 100s of Jewish institutions and doctors Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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This was meant to cause terror and fear - and not for the first time 7:48

2d ago7:48

7:48

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Michael Levitt, President and CEO of the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre, about bomb threats made to more than 100 synagogues, Jewish organizations and doctors in multiple cities across Canada Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Writing the So-Called ‘Unlikable Protagonist’ 1:19:10

20m ago1:19:10

1:19:10

In today's Books with Hooks, we’re throwing it back to an early backlist segment. After which, Bianca interviews sisters, Lynne and Valerie Constantine, who write under the pen name, Liv Constantine. The three discuss Lynne and Valerie’s latest bestselling novel, The Next Mrs. Parish; their decision to write a sequel following their Audible prequel…

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AUGUST 21: The Ford government and the strict new rules for safe injection sites. Minister David Piccini had a confrontation with CUPE President Fred Hahn & The planning guidance that’ll make it easier ... 31:56

13d ago31:56

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Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) reacts to the Ford government introducing strict new rules for safe injection sites, including banning them within 200 metres of schools and child-care centres — a move that will force several existing sites to shut down permanently. We all see this issue differently – OF COURSE we don’t want to see people struggle with ad…

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This school promised to make students 'good citizens' but made their lives a 'living nightmare' 8:07

6h ago8:07

8:07

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Rachel Browne, contributing writer at The Walrus, about how Robert Land Academy, a military-style school for troubled teens, allegedly subjected students to years of humiliation, degradation and abuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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What impact does Ontario's ban on safe consumption sites near schools have on local business? 7:17

6h ago7:17

7:17

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Simran Singh, Manager of Policy for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, about the Ford government's new policy changes regarding safe consumption sites - and the impact on local businesses that have been sounding the alarm on the addictions crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Why Ontario's labour minister won't meet with CUPE leader Fred Hahn 8:18

6h ago8:18

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Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with David Piccini, Ontario's Minister of Labour, about his run in with embattled CUPE President Fred Hahn following his anti-Semitic social media post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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THINK TANK with Stephanie Smyth, Brad Bradford & Mark Saunders 22:33

7h ago22:33

22:33

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster, Smyth Media Group (@stephaniesmyth), Brad Bradford (@BradMBradford), Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discuss: Ontario moves to ban safe consumption sites near schools, limit new locations Riverdale resi…

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Think Tank with Chloe Brown & Steve Paikin 25:58

1h ago25:58

25:58

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ (@spaikin) & Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate (@chloebrown4TO) discuss: 1 - Joe Biden eyes legacy in emotional farewell at Democratic convention 2 - Ontario to unveil new supervised consumption site plan, a year aft…

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AUGUST 20: A human rights case filed by a CUPE member against CUPE President Fred Hahn for antisemitism & Ontario is set to announce restrictions around supervised drug consumption sites. 21:30

1h ago21:30

21:30

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on a human rights case filed by a CUPE member against her union’s president. Carrie Silverberg is a CUPE member and has launched a human rights case against CUPE President Fred Hahn for antisemitism. There about 80 other members on the complaint – and what’s alleged? Next, Kathryn Marshall, the lawyer representi…

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What policies attract & stave off Canadian voters? 11:21

2h ago11:21

11:21

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with David Coletto (@DavidColetto), CEO of Abacus Data, about what policies attract and repel Canadian voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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if Fred Hahn could solve the problems in the Middle East, it would've been solved long ago 9:21

4h ago9:21

9:21

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Carrie Silverberg, member of CUPE, about launching a human rights case against CUPE president Fred Hahn for antisemitism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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THINK TANK with Elizabeth Roy, Mayor of Whitby & Cam Guthrie, Mayor of Guelph. 26:38

1h ago26:38

26:38

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Elizabeth Roy, Mayor of Whitby (@ElizabethJRoy) & Cam Guthrie, Mayor of Guelph (@CamGuthrie) discuss: concerns with property taxes, building infrastructure like schools & roads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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AUGUST 19: Another case of flooding, this time in Mississauga, Ontario’s education minister Jill Dunlop & Another repeat offender criminal, who’s out on bail. 29:09

2h ago29:09

29:09

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on on another case of flooding, this time in Mississauga, they saw a whopping 128 milimetres of rain come down over the weekend.. a new record! But – can their infrastructure handle that much rain? We ask Mississauga city councillor Dipika Damerla (@DipikaDamerla). Next, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles (@MaritSt…

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Should Canada ditch the mortgage stress test? 5:29

26m ago5:29

5:29

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about Canada's real estate market experiencing a slow summer, despite interest rate cuts. This has prompted some in the industry to call for an end to the stress test – a tool that determines whether a person can qualify for a mortgage. But would i…

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AUGUST 16: Daytime robbery at a Toronto LCBO. Taylor Swift’s show at Wembley Stadium. CUPE brand management 22:09

5h ago22:09

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Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on a brazen, daytime robbery at a Toronto LCBO – this likely happens on the daily – and employees can’t do a thing about it… We speak with Nic Mulroney about his experience at his local LCBO – and the response from the robber and staff. Next, Jack Proverbs, a PR expert based in Nottingham, England and we were ta…

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THINK TANK with Davelle Morrison, Roy Green & Eric Lombardi 22:36

14d ago22:36

22:36

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Davelle Morrison, Broker with Bosley Real Estate, 640 Toronto contributor, Roy Green, Host of the Roy Green Show & Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto discuss: Doug Ford hints at changes around safe injection sites as municipalities urge help for mental health and addiction services Plan to expand…

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Theft is rampant at the LCBO - and staff can't do anything about it 8:34

19m ago8:34

8:34

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Nic Mulroney (@NicMulroney) about his experience at his local LCBO where he witnessed a brazen, daytime theft. Staff said the thief's a 'regular' and they can't do anything about it. Why can't the LCBO keep patrons and products safe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Swift return: Fans flocking to London’s Wembley Stadium as Taylor Swift resumes ‘Eras’ tour 7:44

37m ago7:44

7:44

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jack Proverbs (@JackProverbsPR), PR Executive based in Nottingham, England, about his experience at Taylor Swift's show last night at London's Wembley Stadium. This was Swift's first performance since her Vienna shows were cancelled due to a terror threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…

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AUGUST 15: Toronto woman’s concerns about homelessness and addiction issues in her neighbourhood. Mandating ride-share drivers to switch to emission free vehicles in about 6 years time. Concerns with ... 20:07

6d ago20:07

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Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on a Toronto woman’s concerns about homelessness and addiction issues in her neighbourhood – she’s reached out to Mayor Olivia Chow and her local councillor – several times – and no luck with addressing the issue with city hall.. We speak with Nikki Bettinelli about what she’s seeing in her neighbourhood. Next, …

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THINK TANK with Caryma Sa’d, lawyer & Nokha Dakroub 24:29

19d ago24:29

24:29

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Caryma Sa’d, lawyer, protest watcher (@CarymaRules), & Nokha Dakroub, former peel district school board trustee (@NokhaDakroub) discuss: CUPE Ontario president called out for reposting 'divisive' and 'vile' social media post Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes surprise appearance in Sudbury Canadian Future Part…

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Could birth control work to reduce Toronto's rat problem? 7:21

19d ago7:21

7:21

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Dr. Kaylee Byers, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences and a Senior Scientist in the Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics and Society at Simon Fraser University, about birth control is an option to reduce Toronto's rat infestation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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This is not the Toronto I know and love 10:12

19d ago10:12

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Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Nikki Bettinelli, a concerned Toronto woman, who has reached out to Mayor Olivia Chow and her local councillor with her concerns with the city's homeless and drug crisis - to no avail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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