Kitchener Today

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Region proposes adding noise walls to Franklin Boulevard near McQueen Shaver Boulevard (2:05); 5 areas where Canada needs to step up on the war in Ukraine (20:06); What is Paxlovid? A refresher on Pfizer's antiviral COVID-19 drug (43:25); Why lowering the voting age in Canada is such a good idea (1:03:47); Shaq thinks Toronto will get 'swept' against the 76ers in playoffs. Fans say 'Raps in 6' (1:27:00); Tuesday Tech Spotlight. GUEST: Doug Suerich, Director of Marketing at PEER Group (1:46:52)

***Guest Host: Larry Fedoruk*** Show Opening... But first (0:33); What Elon Musk’s US$3 billion Twitter deal means for him – and for social media (20:14); Dr. Moore Provincial Health Announcement (43:26); Local musician and educator nominated for Teacher of the Year Award (1:03:30); Ontario's top doctor to provide COVID-19 update for first time in more than 4 weeks (1:25:52); How sports gambling changes now that it's fully legal in Ontario (1:45:49)

** Ian McLean Hosting ** Show Opening... But first (0:33); What does the future look like for Belmont Village? (1:30); Less than a month until Farwell4hire - what's this year's goal (19:38); History of BHER and it's connection to WR (42:03); Ontario Trillium Foundation (1:02:20); Mike Harris Jr., Conservative MPP for Kitchener-Conestoga (1:24:40); Rangers hockey season and how the team was affected by the pandemic (1:44;57)

Open Ice... The many thoughts on Larry's mind (0:33); Freeland's budget is expected to focus on the soaring cost of housing (20:48); Twitter's edit button is actually a terrible idea (43:21); U of G study finds anxious employees engage in unethical behaviour (1:02:54); Ontario promises 50-cent minimum wage increase in October (1:25:31); Tiger Woods: 'As of right now, I feel like I'm going to play' at the Masters (1:45:29)

** Larry Fedoruk Hosting ** Open ice... Thoughts on Larry's mind (0:33); Ontario expands 4th COVID dose eligibility to 60+ and First Nations starting April 7 (20:20); Kitchener to make city services more accessible to migrants without documents (42:58); Workers welcome shortened work week, research study finds (1:02:57); Grand River Film Festival announces this year's lineup (1:25:38); Tiger Woods: 'As of right now, I feel like I'm going to play' at the Masters (1:45:25)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); 'I don't know that I'll be able to fund the business anymore': Baden farmer struggles with keeping farm open amid COVID (20:46); Kitchener mayor hopes in-person events will spark community spirit (42:37); REMEMBERING THE TITANIC (1:02:46); **What is your comfort TV show?** (1:26:30); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (1:46:27)

** Larry Fedoruk Hosting ** Open Ice... What's on Larry's mind? (0:33); Federal government to announce high-speed internet for low-income seniors, families (21:46); Ontario's online gaming market launches, but some insiders and experts have concerns (43:31); Calgary gears up to reclaim world record for longest hockey game (1:04:33); Canada's position in the World Cup (1:26:19); Ontario government to introduce legislation to lower gas tax (1:47:21)

** Ian McLean Hosting ** - Show Opening... But first (0:33); Where are we at? Impact on hospital staff of covid? Staying ahead of COVID- what are the tools we need to continue? (1:06); Provincial election only months away - follow up to Thursday's fireside chat (20:28); Municipal election coming later this year (43:45); Tourism in WR, what explore waterloo region has planned this summer (1:03:20); Live Theatre Is Back on Four Local Stages (1:26:12); How Governments can balance envoromental needs with econmic needs (1:46:29)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Indigenous delegates go to Rome to press Pope for residential school apology (4:16); What is aphasia? Condition Bruce Willis was diagnosed with affects communication (19:44); Canada, price collusion, and a looming food crisis (42:15); What is Ground Penetrating Radar? (1:02:14); What's next with face masks? Keep wearing them in public, wear the best mask available and pay attention to fit (1:25:21); Seniors' advocate wants to spread awareness of fraud, 'grandparent scam' (1:46:11)

Show Opening... Russia says no breakthroughs in Ukraine peace talks. Here's what you need to know (0:33); Ford government appeals to Canada's top court to keep premier's mandate letters secret (20:40); Increase of speed limits on the 400 series highways (42:48); Cambridge charity sending over 3 million servings of food to Ukraine (1:03:58); Changes to foreign buyers tax unlikely to quell Ontario market, real estate experts say (1:25:56); Open Lines (1:46:54)

Show Opening... Who gets to tell the story: 1950 murals spark tough questions around Indigenous people and their place in Waterloo Region’s history (0:33); Give30 Campaign (21:03); What you do every day matters: The power of routines (43:55); Could Vladimir Putin be ousted over his Ukraine invasion? (1:04:35); New 'Essentials Fund' to give charities more flexibility to buy basic necessities(1:26:56); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (1:46:41)

Show Opening... Russia's cyber warfare is a problem for 'everyone,' experts warn  (0:33); Ontario reaches $10-a-day child-care deal with federal government: sources (20:45); Randy Hillier facing charges related to 'Freedom Convoy' protest in Ottawa (1:03:53); Movies biggest winners and losers and "the slap" (1:26:36); Canada qualifies for 2022 FIFA World Cup with win over Jamaica (1:47:04)

*** Guest Host: Ian Maclean *** Show Opening... But first (0:33); Election Year and where the region is at with COVID/Re-opening (1:25); Policing during COVID (20:44); Plan for economic growth and digging our way out of mountain of debt (43:47); A look at federal politics (1:03:41); Healthcare as we emerge from the pandemic (1:25:58); Current events - reflecting on energy, environment (1:46:15)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Have you gone out shopping since Monday's mask mandate was lifted? What was your experience? (20:21); Start of annual CAA Ontario worst roads campaign reiterates need to fix infrastructure (43:03); Why we should care about Debts and Deficits (1:02:35); FREE PHONES THURSDAY (1:26:14) WWE returns to The Aud March 26th (1:45:54)

*** Guest Host: Brittlestar *** Show Opening... But first (0:33); Everyday tips (1:00); Making decisions (20:52); Brushes with greatness: meeting celebrities (44:26); Let’s roll moments (1:26:29)

Kitchener Centre MPP receives support on racial equity bill (0:33); Region prepares to welcome Ukrainian refugees fleeing war (20:16); Waterloo Region among top municipalities in Canada for police-reported hate crimes (43:27); Region prepares to welcome Ukrainian refugees fleeing war (1:04:06); Where in the world do YOU want to travel the most? (1:23:36); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (1:46:06)

With the province dropping its mask mandate, what happens to local bylaws?(0:33); CP Rail shutdown begins as talks continue and farmers brace for potential fallout (21:18); It's the first full day of spring: what is in store for us this season and this summer? (43:26); Local woman trying to get her voice heard about the need to get orphaned Ukrainian children to Canada (1:03:57); Federal Conservative Leadership race is heating up! More candiates throw their hats into the ring (1:26:09); The 94th Academy Awards take place this Sunday (1:46:26)

Show Opening... A couple of things.. (0:33); What conspiracy theory do you think might be true? (20:30); More people will be hospitalized as public health restrictions lift: Ontario science table (43:18); From soaring gas prices to another world war, economic sanctions can lead to dire unintended consequences (1:04:02); FREE PHONES FRIDAY (1:26:08)

Show Opening... A couple of things.. (0:33); Regional council votes to repeal mask by-law (20:18); Why Vladimir Putin is botching his Ukrainian invasion (42:25); International Speech Day: What was a speech you made in elementary school? (1:02:31); When you eat matters: How your eating rhythms impact your mental health (1:25:10); Kitchener Public Library bringing back vinyl (1:44:31)

** Brittlestar Hosting ** - Show Opening... But first (0:33); Is Social Media Bad for us? (20:17); Is the travel industry about to boom or bust? (1:03:43); Are we addicted to take out apps? (1:46:43)

Show Opening... A couple of things.. (0:33); Is March Break really a break? How pandemic-weary parents can recharge and connect with children without a vacation (20:33); Let's play ball! (43:00); "The GREAT internet debate" (1:02:57); Kitchener implements 40km/h speed limit in residential neighbourhoods (1:25:23); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (1:44:16)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Local man collecting donations to ship to Ukraine (3:44); New documentary celebrates history of the music scene in K-W, prompts rock renaissance (21:24); 519 Community collective doing good work in Waterloo Region (43:44); How daylight saving time can impact our health (1:04:36); Has anyone ever told me you look like a celebrity? (1:26:31); How local businesses have been impacted by COVID (1:48:00)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Public Health, Election year - provincial and Municipal (1:00); KW Food and Wine Show (20:29); International Women’s day & Supply chain issues (43:06); COVID, Public Health, NDP plan (1:03:05); Chicopee, March Break, ‘Not just skiing’ (1:25:40); Provincial Election, new proposal they released, gas prices, ETC. (1:46:09)

*** Fauzia Mazhar Hosting ** Show Opening... But first (0:33); Celebrating International Women's Day (1:39)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); More than 250 overdose-related emergency calls in first two months of 2022 (3:06); Ukrainians in Waterloo region beside themselves with worry for family back home (21:26); Airbnb.org partners with the International Organization for Migration to support people fleeing Ukraine (43:10); Region to review mandatory mask bylaw (1:03:58); Who have you met that is famous or who would you like to meet? (1:26:58); How local businesses have been impacted by COVID (1:48:14)

Show Opening... A couple of things.. (0:33); New survey shows gap between desire to end violence and ability to support victims (20:12); 7 ways to spot polarizing language - how to choose responsibly what to amplify online or in-person (43:45); With new travel rules, make sure you're properly protected in case of illness or injury (1:04:06); Kitchener councillors delay decision on tallest tower project in the region (1:27:02); TECH TUESDAY SPOTLIGHT (1:47:32)

** Brenda Halloran Hosting ** - Show Opening... (0:33); How COVID has had an impact on domestic violence in our region (00:00); Ukrainians in Waterloo region beside themselves with worry for family back home (20:15); WRPS warn of grandparents scam - Approximately 20 victims in the last two weeks with around 100,000$ in combined losses (42:45)INFLATION: Families to Pay Nearly $ 1,000 More for Food in 2022 (1:02:16); Biggest pet peeves? (1:24:38); How local businesses have been impacted by COVID (2:05:07)

** Ian McLean Hosting ** How we can leverage sport events to benefit the community (economic, community, sport legacy) (2:15); History - chamber, covid mandates, reopening - Ev (20:43); Economic growth in waterloo region/Communitech Opens Toronto Stock Exchange for the First Time in Waterloo Region (1:03:54); Memoir of mayor Dave Jaworsky throughout his time in the region (1:26:31); Hospitals and the stress covid produced and need for more beds in the region (1:48:00)

Show Opening... A couple of things.. (0:33); Bank of Canada raises key interest rate, but inflation could prove 'difficult to tame' (20:36); Children struggle more than adults to recognize masked faces (42:50); SOMETHING FUN... LET'S TAKE A BREAK FROM THE HEAVY STUFF AND HAVE FUN. (1:02:55); PREMIER FORD TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT (1:27:08); Little Prince Cinema in Stratford has been crowned the smallest purpose-built cinema on the planet by Guinness World Records (1:45:43)

** Brenda Halloran Guest Hosts ** 5th Women's Municipal Campaign School (1:39); Items collected in Guelph area en route to Poland to aid Ukrainian refugees (20:24); Bridges shelter in Cambridge housed 150 homeless people since pandemic began (42:30); 'Very painful' gas price hikes to hit southern Ontario this week, expert warns (1:02:54); How the pandemic has impacted children's mental health - how can parents help/talk to their kids? (1:25:15); How has COVID impacted local businesses? (1:45:25)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Kitchener approves 10-storey condo tower for Belmont Village (20:10); How to talk to children about the invasion of Ukraine, and why those conversations are important (43:01); Why did Russia invade Ukraine? FAQs about the conflict that has shocked the world (1:02:53); Police services issue warning over Ontario licence plate sticker refund scam (1:25:40); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (1:45:35)

Between Two Hosts (00:33); Ontario Establishing General Minimum Wage for Digital Platform Workers (20:35); Capitals' Ovechkin calls for 'no more war' in first comments after Russian invasion of Ukraine (42:44); Employees not only want better pay, they want status (1:03:20); How Liberals and Conservatives think differently. More specifically, how each defines "freedom". Each group doesn't understand the other's definition (1:25:40); Zirkova Vodka pledges 100% of all profits from Zirkova Vodka sales at the LCBO to Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal Funds in support of the people of Ukraine, Freedom and Humanity (1:45:56)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Southwestern Ont. border mayors, tourism groups calling for an end to any testing at land border crossings (20:29); Artists’ Spotify criticisms point to larger ways musicians lose with streaming — here’s 3 changes to help in Canada (43:11); Vaccine hesitancy: Why ‘doing your own research’ doesn’t work, but reason alone won’t change minds (1:04:09); FREE PHONES FRIDAY (1:26:08)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Six seniors move March 1 into their new Cambridge apartments made from steel shipping containers (18:28); Flair Airlines announces third jetliner, 50 more jobs, and more flights at Waterloo Region airport (41:40); WVU political science professor says Russia's aggression in Ukraine is 'dangerous for all' (1:01:42); Ukraine crisis continued discussion (1:24:33); MLB players could lose $20.5M per day if lockout continues (1:45:15)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); How authorities are targeting the ‘freedom convoy’ money via the Emergencies Act (21:06); Why defacing the Terry Fox statue touched a nerve with so many Canadians (43:24); New documentary celebrates history of the music scene in K-W, prompts rock renaissance (1:04:05); The War On Chips Just Tip Of The Iceberg (1:26:38); How to Avoid Travel Scams & Rip-Offs (1:47:15)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); CCLA Calls for Revocation of Declaration of Emergency (20:33); Bookings piling in for restaurants as they return to full capacity (43:08); Ford announces elimination of licence plate stickers in March (1:03:53); Taxpayers Federation applauds end of license plate renewal fees (1:26:19); Tech Tuesday Spotlight (1:47:43)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Brian’s farewell tour featuring special guest SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS (19:50); Vaccine hesitancy: Why ‘doing your own research’ doesn’t work, but reason alone won’t change minds (42:28); Free Phones Friday (1:02:33)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Mayor Jaworsky to make an announcement (20:31); Brian's farewell tour featuring special guest Dave Gillgrass (42:47); Increased police presence in convoy occupation 'Red Zone' near Parliament Hill (1:03:23); Study says Canada can become the Napa Valley of cannabis tourism (1:26:04); Ontario's Green Party highlighting retrofit program to cut energy bills in Kitchener (1:46:03)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Canada's airlines welcome updates to border measures but a clear roadmap is still needed for fully vaccinated travellers (20:25); Brian's farewell tour featuring favourite guest Mike Zenker (42:24); How companies should respond to U.S.-China tensions and global supply chain disruptions (1:02:34); The 'freedom convoy' protesters are a textbook case of 'aggrieved entitlement' (1:25:35); Restrictions lifting across the province (1:45:02)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); What does the future look like for Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party? (19:37); Majority of small businesses supports lifting most COVID restrictions (42:09); Controversy swirls around Russian figure skater's doping scandal at Winter Olympics (1:01:34); Replacing Erin O'Toole exposes the Conservative Party's ever-deepening divides (1:24:23); Tech Tuesday Spotlight. GUEST: Kevin Forestell, CEO, Dozr (1:44:28)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); A couple of things.. (2:01); Joint letter: Learning following the December 2021 break (20:26); Is that COVID-19 mask you're wearing good enough amid Omicron? (1:04:20); Talk to me Thursday (1:25:48); Brian is too lazy to work, so he's calling his grandchildren (1:59:10)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); PM to address Canadians on the COVID situation (2:04); Income inequality and COVID-19: We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat (42:12); Are you willing to use an "immunity passport" Here's the argument for one (1:02:48); A couple of things.. (1:24:46); COLIN JAMES at Kitchener's Centre In The Square Feb 23 - New Album 'Open Road' STILL #1 on Roots/Blues Chart (1:44:22)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); A couple of things.. (1:58); CFIB, Restaurants Canada urge provinces to provide more support to struggling businesses (20:12); The nanoparticles in mRNA vaccines are nothing to fear: We interact with many useful, tiny particles every day (43:01); Third presumptive COVID-19 case announced in Toronto, marking 4th case in Ontario (1:03:21); Sports leagues cope with COVID-19 outbreaks amid variants (1:25:30); Tech Tuesday Spotlight (1:45:47)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Between Two Hosts (1:46); Mixing Pfizer, AstraZ COVID-19 shots with Moderna gives better immune response: U.K. study (20:33); Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls on province to provide business support amid new restrictions (42:53); Taxpayers Federation calls for an end to political welfare in Ontario (1:03:31); Why toy shops - and Amazon - are tapping into paper catalogues (1:24:51); Wearable biosensors can help people with complex health conditions (1:44:37)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); CFIB statement on new COVID-19 restrictions (20:27); Surging COVID cases prompt experts to call for crowd restrictions at Ontario pro sports events (42:41); Legal cannabis sales overtake illicit market for first time in Ontario: OCS (1:03:30); FREE PHONES FRIDAY (1:24:50)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Region approves $195.7M police budget and overall tax increase of 4.56 per cent (19:54); Omicron FAQ: How is it different from other variants? Is it a 'super-variant?' Can it evade vaccines? How transmissible is it? (41:57); Ford wakes up to reality on boosters and rapid tests (1:02:42); Open Lines (1:24:59); A Seasonal Cocktail for Every Occasion (1:45:06)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); On eve of Housing Summit, NDP calls for five immediate actions to address housing crisis (19:48); The elephant in the room with the housing market (41:52); Coffee time: Caffeine improves reaction to moving targets (1:02:05); Open Phones (1:23:52); COVID-19 vaccine inequity allowed Omicron to emerge (1:44:10)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Q and A with the experts: COVID-19 variants (20:22); Housing is both a human right and a profitable asset, and that's the problem (42:32); Confidence decreases among Canadian organizations: Conference Board of Canada research (1:02:44); Our ageist health-care system must be reformed (1:25:04); Tech Tuesday Spotlight. GUEST: Craig Dunk, CTO of Properly (1:45:21)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Between Two Hosts. Topic: Do you care if we have a white Christmas? (1:45); Ontario committee recommends changes for gig workers (20:29); Reminders of ongoing advances in science instill trust in changing COVID-19 guidance (43:19); Marineland charged for allegedly violating criminal code with whale and dolphin shows (1:02:36); Ontario college faculty vote in favour of labour action (1:24:53); Holiday Giving. GUEST: Joan Fisk, CEO, United Way Waterloo Region Communities (1:45:36)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Ontario committee recommends gig workers get more rights, transparency, benefits (20:09); Beijing Olympics: Canada, the U.K. and others join Biden's diplomatic boycott, but it's not enough (42:37); Children ages 5 to 11 are getting COVID-19 vaccinations: What this might mean for the holidays and the Omicron variant (1:02:26); Free Phones Friday (1:24:57)

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Labour shortages are back with a vengeance, putting small business recovery at risk: New report (20:49): Barbados just cut its ties with the Queen. Should Canada follow suit? (43:17); Canada's Food Price Report 2022 predicts a 5% to 7% increase in food costs (1:03:48); Apocalypse, booze and Christmas: An ancient ABC (1:26:15); Upcoming Titan's season. GUEST: Mel Kobe, General Manager, KW Titans (1:46:27)