Ontario Today Phone-Ins from CBC Radio

We hear how noise in the city is changing life for you with Ingrid Buday, founder and executive director of No More Noise, a group that advocates for measures to limit noise in Toronto and beyond. We also hear an update from Coun. Lily Cheng who is trying to put forward a noise camera pilot project in Toronto.

Callers tell us about what they would have done differently to avoid unnecessary pain and heartache in a bad breakup. Our guest is relationship and sex researcher Serena Corsini-Munt, she's an associate professor at the University of Ottawa.

Your stories and we hear from Dr. Kerstin de Wit. She is an emergency room doctor and the research director for the department of emergency medicine at Queen's University in Kingston.

New research out of TMU in Toronto shows how the deep cut in Canada's immigration levels had a dramatic effect on city growth. We speak wtih Sabrina Maddeaux, Associate Vice President of Communications at the consulting firm Global Public Affairs and co-host of the Missing Middle podcast, about why more and more people are leaving Toronto.

Gardening expert Paul Zammit talks about why you should consider growing milkweed and takes your gardening questions.

We hear about the difference a new international crossing will make for Ontarians and speak with Marta Leardi-Anderson. She's a cross-border expert at the University of Windsor and worked as executive vice president of P3 procurement and policy for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project.

We hear about the roadside attractions that made you stop and we hear from Troy Young, CEO of Attractions Ontario.

The former president of the Canadian Medical Association, Dr. Alika Lafontaine shares a new way to frame outrage in a new book called: "The Outrage Cure: How Overcoming Anger and Betrayal Can Transform the Way We Live, Connect and Heal"

We hear from pet owners across Ontario and Charmaine Brett, CEO and president of the Ontario SPCA about the rising cost of pet food and veterinary care.

You weigh in with international trade lawyer and policy strategist Barry Appleton, former advisor to BC and Ontario on NAFTA. We also hear from CBC senior reporter Janyce McGregor who is following the premiers' meeting in Prince Edward Island.

There has been a rise in applications for gun licences in the Toronto area since 2016 -- listeners tell us what's behind the trend. Our guest is AJ Somerset, former soldier and author of Arms: The Culture and Credo of the Gun.

Our gardening expert has some tips on growing the sought-after flower that has a reputation of being a little high maintenance. Paul Zammit is a professor horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College.

We bring you updates from efforts to control wildfires primarily in northwestern Ontario and relief efforts to help evacuees in Thunder Bay. Voices in the broadcast include: Environment Canada, Mayor of Thunder Bay and we hear from wildfire emergency expert Eric Kennedy.

We hear how smoke and wildfires are affecting your life and we hear from Eric Kennedy, associate professor of disaster and emergency management at York University. We also hear from Dr. Sehjal Bhargava, incoming president of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and New Democrat MPP Lise Vaugeois.

Stories from patients sharing their experiences tapering off anti-depressants and anxiety meds and the growing movement to deprescribe with psychiatrist, Dr. Gary Rodin.

A host of new rules come into effect in the regulation of immigration consultants in Canada starting Wednesday. We hear from callers about their experiences with immigration consultants and we hear from lawyer Eoin Logan. He specializes in professional negligence claims against immigration consultants and lawyers. We also hear from immigration consultant in Brampton, Manan Gupta.

Pipeline announcements are making headlines in Canada this month which, if they go ahead, would increase this country's emissions -- at a time when parts of Canada and Europe are roasting. The Climate Action Network Canada predicts 2026 will be one of the hottest on record, along with the past three years. So how does a climate warrior keep up the fight? We hear from callers and Canadian author, environmental activist and legendary broadcaster David Suzuki. His new book is called Lessons From a Lifetime: Ninety Years of Inspiration and Activism.

Our expert gardener Paul Zammit starts the show by talking about how green thumbs can lend a hand in the community and we hear your gardening questions. Paul Zammit is a professor of horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College.

Two people were killed and four others suffered wounds after gunfire erupted Saturday evening at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival, one of the city's largest annual celebrations of Latin culture. We hear from callers about whether violence has them thinking twice before attending outdoor events and we hear from Coun. Josh Matlow, who represents the ward where the shooting took place.

People who love pickleball, love it hard. So what's the appeal? Jonathon Moody is the president of Pickleball Ontario. He joins guest host Stu Mills to hear what's drawing so many people to the sport.

The Buy Canadian movement began out of anger and the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. And for awhile, everything from American orange juice to American clothing brands to travel to the United States was shunned. But how strong are those sentiments today? We're joined by Moshe Lander, a senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University.

You weigh in as Ontario raises the speed limit on more highways. Our guest is Angelo DiCicco, President & CEO of the Ontario Safety League.

Starting July 1 big changes are coming to car insurance in Ontario -- the number of coverage requirements will but reduced so Ontarians will have more choice in what coverage they chose to pay for or not. Elliott Silverstein, director of government relations with CAA Insurance, breaks down the changes and tries to answer whether reducing coverage will really save you in the long run.

Our regular gardening expert Paul Zammit offers up his tips for how to manage your garden during extreme weather and takes callers' questions. Paul Zammit is a professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.

Ontarians tell us about a time they realized the joy of getting older. Our guest for the hour is Janet Torge, author of "I Can't Believe I'm Old: Essays on aging."

Your stories with screens researcher and neuroscientist Emma Duerden. The University of British Columbia's Dr. Mariana Brussoni, who researchers children's play, also joins us.

On the eve of Canada Day, you share stories about your sense of national identity with journalist and "Gloves Off" podcaster Stephen Marche.

Paul Zammit shares some tips on protecting your garden during the hot summer months and takes caller questions. Paul Zammit is a professor Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College and Ontario Today's regular gardening columnist.

Ontarians talk about why they're watching their team now, as Team Canada wins a stake in the next round. Sports commentator, Nicco Cardarelli hears their stories. He was only two years old when the Canadian men first qualified for a World Cup in 1986.

Callers under 19 take over the show and take us into their lives this past year. From cellphone bans to teacher absences, students lived through a lot this year. We'll hear what it was like from their perspective. Our guests are two recent high school graduates in Ottawa, 17-year-old Jayden Gnanapragasam and 18-year-old Chiara Frangione.

Callers tell us about their concerns about the rapid pace of AI expansion and how they are finding ways to resist the technology. Our guests include Alex Hanna, author of The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want and pollster Shachi Kurl with the Angus Reid Institute.

From newcomers to Canada to workers making up for lost time, thousands of Ontarians are enrolled in adult high schools. Many will graduate this June. Your stories with Paul Cox, executive director of the Ontario Association of Adult and Continuing Education School Board Administrators and we hear from Principal Mario DiVittorio at St. Charles Adult and Continuing Education.

As the United States and Iran continue negotiations toward a final peace deal, you tell us what you're hearing from your connections in the region. Our guests are a former Canadian ambassador to Israel Jon Allen and Arta Moeini with the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy

Our regular gardening expert Paul Zammit offers up his tips for successful container gardening and takes caller questions. Paul Zammit is a professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.

We hear callers reaction to news Monday that ALTO is considering a route change that would see a high-speed rail stop for Kingston. Our guest for the first half of the show is Matti Siemiatycki, University of Toronto professor of geography and planning and director of the Infrastructure Institute.

We hear how dads are managing their careers and fatherhood with guest Casey Scheibling, fatherhood researcher and assistant professor at the University of Nevada.

Your reaction to a recommendation from a Parliamentary committee to the idea of expanding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for people whose suffering stems from mental issues.

Your stories with Globe and Mail health reporter Kelly Grant who shares the results of her experiment spending a week without ultraprocessed foods.

We take the temperature on U.S.-Canada relations with our audience and hear from three smart guests: David Paterson is Ontario's representative in Washington D.C.; Drew Fagan is a professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto; and Drew Dilkens is the Mayor of Windsor.

We talk about Quebec's move to ban energy drinks for youths under 16 we hear whether Ontario needs a similar ban. Our guest is brain development expert Matt Holahan, a professor and chair of the Neuroscience department at Carleton University.

Paul Zammit shares some of his favourite tools for getting weeds out fast and takes caller questions. Paul Zammit is a professor Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College and Ontario Today's regular gardening columnist.

We hear how Ontarians feel about the start of the FIFA games in Toronto as Canada's team faces Bosnia and Herzegovina Friday afternoon. Our guest for the hour is soccer aficionado Murray Mollard, author of "Winning Pitch: The Canadian Men's Soccer Team at the World Cup and Beyond."