Fight Back with Libby Znaimer is a live, current affairs, call-in talk show airing daily on Zoomer Radio (AM740 and FM96.7 between 12 pm and 1 pm EST). Have your say about the headlines that have you talking and get trusted, expert advice on your health, wellness and finances. Call into the show: (416) 360-0740 or 1 (866) 740-4740 or email us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter at @fightbacklibby.
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Libby Znaimer Podcasts
Join host Libby Znaimer as she brings you the latest Zoomer Headlines from around the world and shines a spotlight on the key issues affecting you. You’ll also get the freshest perspective from CARP and Zoomer Media experts on health, wellness and living the good life!
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Host Libby Znaimer brings listener’s special features on all topics of interest to the baby boom generation. Covering everything from health and wealth, to leisure and volunteerism and coming from the special vantage point of the generation that has changed society in its wake.
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Mayor Patrick Brown on Stellantis Moving Jeep Production from Brampton to the U.S.
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: RFK JR CLAIMS CONNECTION BETWEEN CIRCUMCISION AND AUTISM Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; and Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto.Plenty to discuss this week includin…
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Trump Attends Peace Meeting and Canadian Wins Nobel Prize
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: TRUMP ATTENDS PEACE SIGNING CEREMONY & CANADA'S THAWING RELATIONS WITH INDIALibby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC Finance Minister.President Donald Trump was in Egypt this we…
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Remaining Living Hostages Returned to Israel
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ZOOMER SQUAD: BEWARE OF ROMANCE SCAMS Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP, David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies and Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant.CARP is sounding the alarm on romance scams, grandparent scams and other forms of fraud targeting older Canadians and is calling for "stronger penalties" f…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners weighed in on the latest developments pertaining to the Israel-Hamas agreement, the ongoing issue of speed cameras, and to express their wishes for a happy Thanksgiving weekend.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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Why Did a Toronto School Play "O Canada" in Arabic?
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: SPEED CAMERAS & TORONTO SCHOOL PLAYS "O CANADA" IN ARABICLibby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak of Ward 6 York Centre and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis.Earl Haig, a TDSB school, is facing major backlash including from Ontario Minister of Education Paul Calandra after it pl…
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PM Mark Carney Returns Home from Washington with No Trade Deal
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: THE DANGERS OF VAPING & WHAT DOCTORS WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT SUPPLEMENTS Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the Uni…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners phoned in to talk about speed cameras, their jury duty experiences, Brad Bradford entering next year's mayoral race, and more.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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Mayor Chow Warns of Tax Increase to Account for Shelter Costs
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: 2026 MAYORAL RACE BEGINS WITH BRAD BRADFORD DECLARING HE WILL RUNJane Brown filled in for Libby Znaimer today. She was joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis to discuss Brad Bradford announcing his mayoral run for October 2026 and Mayor…
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Radiation Therapy May Help Knee Arthritis
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MEDICAL RECORD: HOW RADIATION THERAPY MAY HELP THOSE WITH KNEE ARTHRITISJane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today.She is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto; and D…
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATIONJane Brown filled in for Libby Znaimer today.She was joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, for a conversation abo…
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ZOOMER SQUAD: WHAT THE CANADA POST WORKERS STRIKE MEANS FOR ZOOMERSLiz West fills in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP; David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies; and Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant, to discuss the news of the day as it relates to Zoomers - the Canada Post workers' strike, …
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September 27 2025 - How Time Changes Impact Our Health & Rethinking the Way Cats Connect With Humans
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September 27 2025 - How Time Changes Impact Our Health & Rethinking the Way Cats Connect With HumansJust ahead of November 2nd, when we turn back the clocks an hour, there are new health warnings about seasonal time changes. Researchers have found that staying in standard time or daylight saving time is definitely better than switching twice a year…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners weighed in on Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plans to ban speed cameras, and a survey by Ipsos detailing how Torontonians feel about their quality of life in the city.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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Premier Doug Ford's Big Announcement on Speed Cameras
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: PREMIER DOUG FORD'S SPEED CAMERA ANNOUNCEMENT & TORONTONIANS DESCRIBE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE CITYJane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis.Ontario Premier Doug Ford makes an announce…
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The State of Free Speech and PM Carney's UN Trip
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TRUMP SPARKS CONCERNS OVER ACETAMINOPHIN-AUTISM COMMENTLibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; Dr. Amol Verma, a staff physician in General Internal Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto; and Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, internal medicine and critical care phys…
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Speed Cam Safety and Pumping the Breaks on Dining Out
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: TAKEAWAYS FROM PM CARNEY'S REMARKS ON FOREIGN POLICY AT THE U.N.Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada; and John Milloy, a former Ontario Liberal MPP who served as a Cabinet Minister under the Da…
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How Trump's H-1B Visa Policy Could Impact Canada's Tech Sector
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ZOOMER SQUAD: MARK CARNEY'S POPULARITY ABROADJane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP; David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies; and Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant.Are the amount of invitations that Prime Minister Mark Carney is getting ahead of his trip to the UN in New…
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September 20 2025-How The Michelin Guide Remains Relevant & The Impact of ER Cancer Diagnoses on Patients and Doctors
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September 20 2025-How The Michelin Guide Remains Relevant & The Impact of ER Cancer Diagnoses on Patients and DoctorsThat was just one of the awards announced with great fanfare at the Michelin Guide ceremony earlier this week. It was the fourth time the event was held in Toronto, but the Michelin Guide published its first list of recommended resta…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners weighed in speed cameras, homeless encampments, public sector employees being called back to the office by the Ford government and a 12-year-old boy charged with second degree murder in Toronto.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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City of Vaughan Gets Rid of Speed Cameras
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS & VAUGHAN GETS RID OF SPEED CAMERAS Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis.The City of Vaughan is getting rid of its speed cameras & we talk about homeless encampments in Toronto, this time in Duffe…
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Is Toronto's Recycling Program Going Private a Good Idea?
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MEDICAL RECORD: WHEN PATIENTS GET A CANCER DIAGNOSIS IN THE ERLibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto; and Dr. Aaron Schimmer, the Director of Research at th…
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: BONNIE CROMBIE'S RESIGNATION & CHRYSTIA FREELAND'S NEXT CHAPTER IN UKRAINE?Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.We get more reaction fr…
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Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie Resigns
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ZOOMER SQUAD: ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASH HAS LEFT PEDESTRIANS INJURED & SCAMS TARGETING SENIORSLibby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP; Liz West, Host of the Afternoon Express; and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies.A car crash has left three pedestrians with injuries as well as the driver...a man in his 70s..who has bee…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners react to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and political violence in the U.S., as well as the Ford government's position on speed cameras.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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The Mayor of Barrie Just Declared a State of Emergency, Here's Why
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: THE WAVE OF VIOLENCE IN TORONTO & PREMIER FORD'S POSITION ON SPEED CAMERASLibby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak for Ward 6 York Centre and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis.The Ford government has weighed in on the issue of speed cameras. The Premier is promising to get rid o…
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Reaction to Israel's Strike on Hamas in Qatar
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: IT'S SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY & DANGEROUS FALLS AMONG OLDER ADULTSLibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University …
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Students on Campus Expressing Fear About Sharing Their True Points of View
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: $15 DOLLAR MILKSHAKE, A $145 APPLE WATCH AND OTHER EXPENSES MADE BY SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada.We discuss t…
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ZOOMER SQUAD: REFLECTING ON CANADIAN ICON KEN DRYDEN'S LEGACY Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP, Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies.Today: we remember the iconic Ken Dryden and reflect on his remarkable legacy both on the ice and in political life. Dryden passed …
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners weighed in on the recent concerning trend of violent home invasions in the GTA, the issue of repeat offenders and some callers even said that they want to see changes to the Youth Criminal Justice Act.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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Daniel Tate of IntegrityTO On Ideology In City Politics
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: THE HONDA INDY MOVES TO MARKHAM & JOHN TORY'S SON WANTS TO GET INTO POLITICSJane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Toronto City Councillors Jon Burnside, Ward 16 (Don Valley East), James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre and former Toronto City Councillor Rob Davis.The roaring sounds of the Honda Indy wil…
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Canada's Jewish Community Continues to be Targeted by Violence
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Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Richard Robertson, Director of Research and Advocacy at B'nai Brith Canada. We get reaction to last week's horrific attack in Ottawa where a Jewish woman was stabbed while shopping at a grocery store. The case has been classified by police as a hate motivated crime and the suspect, …
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PM Mark Carney Meets with his Cabinet this Week in Toronto
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: NEW HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE TREATMENT & THE TREND OF CAFFEINE POUCHES Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto; Dr. Eyal Golan, an intensive care doctor in the GTA; and Dr. Aaron Schimmer, the Director of Research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre…
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The Trend in Violent Home Invasions in the GTA
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: CHRIS MOISE PROMOTES HIMSELF ON SIDEWALKS IN STICKER CAMPAIGNJane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Lisa Raitt, former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada…
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A History of Canada's Major Labour Disputes
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THE ZOOMER SQUAD: CARP SUBMITS FEDERAL BUDGET PRIORITIESJeremy Logan is filling in Libby Znaimer, and is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP; Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant; and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies.CARP has submitted its priorities ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's federal budget and is calling fo…
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August 30 2025-How Parents Deal With Kids Leaving for College or University & Adjusting When They Return
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This weekend is a time of transition for tens of thousands of families with young adult children. Seeing them off to college and university is a milestone that raises mixed emotions like anxiety, sadness and excitement - for both parent and child. I talked to psychologist Sara Dimerman about how to navigate the upheaval.AndIt’s a trend that can be …
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners reacted to a policy that Southwest Airlines is planning to implement that would require plus-size customers to purchase two seat tickets on flights. What say you about this idea?By Zoomer Podcast Network
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Doug Ford Wants Federal and Municipal Workers to Go Back to the Office
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: REACTION TO ONTARIO EDUCATION MINISTER FLOATING IDEA OF GETTING RID OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis.Premier Doug Ford wants federal and municipal workers to go back to the office full-tim…
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Will the Ford Government Get Rid of School Boards?
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MEDICAL RECORD: LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE & FORD GOVERNMENT GOES AFTER SCIENTIFIC TESTING OF DOGSLibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the Uni…
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Does Canada Still Matter on the World Stage?
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: MORE REACTION TO PM CARNEY'S VISIT TO EUROPELibby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.Does Canada still matter on the world stage? Our panel…
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PM Mark Carney's Surprise Visit to Ukraine
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ZOOMER SQUAD: A TAX ON SPARE BEDROOMS OF SENIORS TO SOLVE THE HOUSING CRISIS?!Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP; Liz West, Host of the Afternoon Express; and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies.Australia is proposing the concept of taxing spare bedrooms in the homes of older people as part of a strategy to deal…
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August 23 2025-Unlocking the Secrets to Lasting Brain Health, and One Man’s Fight Against Antisemitism in Canada
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August 23 2025-Unlocking the Secrets to Lasting Brain Health, and One Man’s Fight Against Antisemitism in CanadaIt’s no surprise that lifestyle improvements like better diet and exercise can improve cognition but what’s the secret sauce to make it stick and get the most out of it? A two year clinical trial called the U.S. Pointer study was designed…
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TORONTO GRAPPLES WITH SENSELESS VIOLENCE Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis. Our panel reacts to the senseless violence in our city as of late including an 8-year-old boy who was shot dead by a stray bullet while he…
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-BRAMPTON MAYOR PATRICK BROWN IMPLEMENTING FULL-TIME BACK-TO-THE-OFFICE POLICY
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: ANOTHER AREA IN WHICH OZEMPIC IS HELPING DIABETIC PATIENTS: THE KIDNEYSLibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto, Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, an Internal Medicine and Critical Care Physician at Humber River Hospital and Dr. Keith Stewart, Vice President, Cancer and Director of the Princess Marg…
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Pierre Poilievre Is Heading Back To Parliament
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: PIERRE POILEIVRE IS BACK IN PARLIAMENT AFTER WINNING FEDERAL BYELECTION IN CALGARYLibby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto CentreHealth minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC MPP and finance minister.He's back: Pierre Poilievr…
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What Happens If Air Canada Employees Defy Back To Work Order?
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ZOOMER SQUAD: SENIORS HOUSING IS HOT & SHOULD OAS BE REFORMED?Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP, Liz West, Host of the Afternoon Express, and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies.Today: Our panel discusses the Calgary federal byelection that Pierre Poilievre is running in. But even if he returns to Parliament, h…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners weighed in on TIFF's controversial decision to cancel a screening of a documentary about October 7th and then how it walked back that decision only after plenty of public backlash, and the reality that motorized vehicles have been taking over bike lanes in Toronto.…
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A Story of Surviving the October 7th Attacks
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: WHAT ARE MOTORIZED VEHICLES DOING IN BIKE LANES?Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis.Libby talks about seeing motorized vehicles taking over bike lanes in Toronto, the City of Mississauga going after "nuisance gatheri…
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