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    From Arrests to Outcomes: What Durham's Crime Strategy Looks Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 14:52


    Greg Brady talked to Peter Moreira, Chief of Police for Durham Regional Police Service, to discuss not just the 64 arrests and 155 charges from a recent retail theft crackdown, but also how Durham Regional Police monitors repeat offenders, supports local businesses, and works with Crown prosecutors and community partners to drive lasting change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    From Olympian to Outlaw: Inside the Search for Ryan Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 8:02


    Greg Brady talked to Scott Curtis, former FBI special agent known for leading high-profile investigations into organized crime, to talk about the hunt for Ryan Wedding, former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug lord on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Public Safety in a Time of Tension: A Solicitor General's Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 14:09


    Greg Brady talked to Michael Kerzner, York Centre MP & Ontario Solicitor General, about his recent letter to Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw and what it signals about policing challenges in Toronto today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Myth or Medicine with Nick Tsergas, Registered Nurse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 13:08


    Greg Brady & Nick Tsergas, Registered Nurse and Editor at CanadaHealthwatch.ca Discuss: 1 - Toronto hospital starts $1-million fund to help patients with rent 2 - Some Torontonians are selling their blood to make ends meet 3 - As Polar Bear Plunges Return, Research Attempts To Separate Cold Water Hype From Science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NYE on the Waterfront: Fireworks, Music & Managing the Crowd

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 8:41


    Greg Brady talked to Tim Kocur, Executive Director of the Waterfront BIA, about Toronto's big New Year's Eve celebration along the waterfront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Testing for Truth: Why Standardized Assessments Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 11:42


    Greg Brady talked to Paul Bennett, director of the Schoolhouse Institute and a senior fellow of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, about why provincial testing agencies must be strengthened, how test results guide meaningful improvements, and what it means for parents and teachers when transparency in education is lost Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wednesday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 14:03


    Greg Brady talked about NYE, Ontario's solicitor general Michael Kerzner's letter to Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nate Erskine-Smith Reflects on His Political Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 35:57


    Greg Brady talked to Nate Erskine-Smith, MP for Beaches-East York, about his decision to run federally, the state of federal and provincial politics in Canada, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    MAYOR'S CHAIR with Kevin Ashe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 23:21


    Greg Brady and Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe discuss: 1 - Homelessness in Pickering 2 - Pickering proposes raising 2026 property tax by 3.49% 3 - Ontario approves plan to refurbish four Candu nuclear reactors at Pickering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Peel Police Year In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 14:17


    Greg Brady talked to Peel Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah, to talk about some recent big arrests, what this means for public safety in the region, and how the police are working to protect the community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Driving Schools Are Losing Their Licences

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 11:16


    Greg Brady talked to Naureen Raziq, Owner and licensed instructor at Globe Driving Academy, to talk about the province revoking the licences of several driving schools across Ontario, the implications for the industry and what this means for student drivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tuesday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 12:25


    Greg Brady talked about surprisingly accurate predictions about the future made in 1998, Toronto's NYE plans, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Snowed In and Left Behind: Transit Stops, Safety, and City Failures

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 11:27


    Greg Brady spoke with Steve Munro, transit activist, about the poor snow clearing at Toronto transit stops why these problems persist, who is responsible, and why winter safety failures are not just an inconvenience but a serious accessibility and risk issue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    POLICE BEAT with Clayton Campbell & Hank Idsinga

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 23:29


    In this week's Police Beat, Greg Brady, Clayton Campbell , President of the Toronto Police Association, and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, and former police inspector discuss: 1 - Eaton Centre mob wasn't a protest. It was a warning 2 - New Year's Eve 2026: 7 cities cancelling celebrations this year 3 - Man attempted to light person's jacket on fire at Kennedy Station, Toronto police say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    When Public Spaces Feel Unsafe: The Eaton Centre and What Comes Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 11:27


    Greg Brady spoke with Matthew Taub, founder of Unapologetically Jewish, about the Eaton Centre incident, the warning signs it may represent, and why how we respond now matters for public trust and community security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jobs, Growth, and Uncertainty: Canada's Economic Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 8:25


    Greg Brady talked to Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about the biggest economic story of the year, a growing number of Canadians planning to switch jobs, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 15:31


    Greg Brady talked about the special weather alerts for today with freezing rain and strong wind, Prime Minister Carney announcing $2.5-billion of ⁠aid for Ukraine, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    TTC Ridership Declines and What It Means for Toronto

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 10:22


    Greg Brady spoke with Josh Matlow, Councillor for Ward 12 Toronto—St. Paul, about TTC budget forecasts showing a decline in ridership in 2025, what's driving this drop, and how will it impact Toronto's transit future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    MYTH OR MEDICINE with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 17:43


    Greg Brady spoke with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng to talk about things we got right and wrong during the pandemic, the privatization of healthcare, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fatal Shooting Near U of T Scarborough

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 5:43


    Greg Brady spoke with Global News Reporter Lexy Benedict about the tragic shooting that left one person dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wednesday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 15:49


    Greg Brady talked about Christmas as a kid, yesterday's shooting near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The End of an Era: The Decline of Campus Radio and Its Cultural Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 9:20


    Greg Brady spoke with Alan Cross, host of The Ongoing History of New Music, about the significance of campus radio and why its decline matters as well as wrapping up the year in music, all the big tours, trends, what to expect next year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Venezuela, Alberta's Future, and the Global Energy Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 15:12


    Greg Brady spoke with Energy and Securities Expert David Knight Legg about the U.S.'s growing campaign against Venezuela and Alberta's push for a referendum on separation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    MAYOR'A CHAIR with Alex Nuttall & Dan Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 19:28


    Greg Brady and Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall & Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter discuss: 1 - Georgian Mall jewelry store robbed, five suspects now arrested 2 - Barrie mayor says workers will be 'relentless' on getting homeless people help 3 - Oshawa mayor asking Ford for help on health crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    United States' Cannabis Reclassification

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 9:57


    Greg Brady spoke with Henry Chang, a partner at Denton's Employment and Labor group, to offer expert insight on how reclassification will affect both Canadian and U.S. travelers and businesses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Toronto 2025: Safe Injection Sites, TTC Struggles, and the Mayoral Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 8:14


    Greg Brady spoke with Anthony Furey, columnist and 640 Toronto Contributor, about the state of the city, whether he has plans to run for mayor again, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tuesday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 10:21


    Greg Brady talked about the latest developments as President Donald Trump meets with national security officials to make a major announcement on the U.S.'s escalating campaign against Venezuela Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bullet in Leslieville: A Community in the Crossfire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 15:43


    Greg Brady spoke with Catherine McDonald, Global News Toronto Crime Reporter, about Friday's 2nd-degree murder conviction of Damian Hudson for the shooting in outside the Leslieville safe injection site Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Surrendered: The End of a 24-Hour Siege

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 8:34


    Greg Brady spoke with Greg Mercer, from The Globe and Mail, about a shooter's standoff with police in Welland over the weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    POLICE BEAT with Clayton Campbell & Hank Idsinga

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 22:23


    In this week's Police Beat, Greg Brady discussed with: Clayton Campbell , President of the Toronto Police Association Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, former police inspector Discuss: 1 - Cops say they 'definitely foiled something' with terror arrests of Toronto trio 2 - ‘I'm surprised that he surrendered': Welland, Ont. church member says shooter's standoff with police was long time coming 3 - Police officers shouldn't be leading mental health calls, Toronto police chief says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    CUSMA Countdown: Trade, Tariffs & Timing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 7:26


    Greg talked to Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about the unlikelihood of a Canada-US trade deal before the CUSMA review, the state of the economy for both countries, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 15:24


    Greg talked about a couple big arrests made over the weekend including a shooter's standoff with police in Welland, 3 men charged with terrorism, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Spring Decision Looms in High-Profile Luigi Mangione Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 12:31


    Greg Brady spoke with April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer and former city council candidate about Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing concludes as judge says he'll issue ruling on evidence in May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    'They Can Afford It': Toronto's Luxury Tax Sparks Class Divide Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 6:46


    Greg Brady talked to Matt Spoke, Project Ontario about Toronto city council approves Olivia Chow's ‘luxury' land transfer tax hike: ‘They can afford it' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ASK US ANYTHING with Ben Mulroney & Alex Pierson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 21:42


    Greg Brady and the Panel of: Alex Pierson & Ben Mulroney discuss: Do you shop for presents on Christmas eve? What US State would you want to spend a winter month in? On a scale from 1-10 how much do you care about Epstein files? Do you regularly ride a bike? What was your favorite year of high school? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    When will the Eglinton Crosstown LRT open?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 14:08


    Greg Brady spoke to Mandeep Lali, TTC CEO about TTC Finch West LRT, TTC worker armed with a knife when will the Eglinton Crosstown LRT open? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Milking the Tension: Carney Pushes Back on U.S. Dairy Demands

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 9:50


    Greg Brady spoke with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, “The Food Professor”, Senior Director of the AGRI-FOOD ANALYTICS LAB at Dalhousie University about Supply management 'not on the table,' says Carney as U.S. bent on changing dairy rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Poll Finds Provincial Governments Falling Short on Affordability

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 10:37


    Greg Brady spoke to Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of The Paikin Podcast about Canadians across the country think provincial governments are doing a poor job of dealing with the cost of living. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 13:24


    Greg Brady talked about Carney rolls eyes as Ford brags about anti-tariff ad that derailed U.S. trade negotiations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Holiday Heartbreak: Almost 200 Conestoga College Workers Lose Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 8:58


    Greg Brady spoke to Lior Samfiru, Co-founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin and host of the Employment Law Show which you hear weeknight evenings from six-thirty until seven here on 640 Toronto about almost 200 full-time Conestoga College employees lose their jobs ahead of the holiday break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    International Car Theft Ring Busted: 306 Vehicles Recovered

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 6:04


    Greg Brady spoke with Sean O'Shea, Global News Reporter about 306 stolen Canadian vehicles bound for Middle East, West Africa recovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    CITY HALL CONFIDENTIAL with Rachel Chernos Lin & Michael Colle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 17:25


    Greg Brady and the panel of: Rachel Chernos Lin, Councillor for Ward 15 – Don Valley West, Michael Colle, Councillor for Ward 8 – Eglinton-Lawrence and Deputy Mayor; Discuss: 1 - Should Toronto seize e-bikes and e-scooters from riders on sidewalks? One councillor thinks so 2 - Mayor Chow's ‘luxury' home tax flies through city council 3 -Antisemitism Task Force Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E-Bike Confiscations Spark Debate Over Mobility, Regulation, and Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 8:33


    Greg Brady spoke to David Shellnutt, founder Biking Lawyer LLP about the city of Toronto confiscating E-Bikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Government must change how we treat and fund addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 12:17


    Greg Brady spoke to Michelle Ferreri, Former Conservative MP for Peterborough—Kawartha about mental health & addiction in smaller cities & towns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Banking on Defence: Why Ontario Is Pushing Toronto as Canada's Next Security Hub

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 11:07


    Greg Brady spoke to Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario Minister of Finance and MPP for Pickering-Uxbridge about Ontario backs Toronto's bid to be selected as potential host for defence bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Thursday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 10:19


    Greg Brady talked about President Trump addressed Americans, Canada reports biggest population decline on record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    MYTH OR MEDICINE with Dr. Colin Carrie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 19:10


    Greg Brady & Dr. Colin Carrie, health specialist and former Conservative MP for Oshawa - Parliamentary Secretary of Health in the Harper government, Discuss: 1 - A Lindsay Health Care Centre that has a different approach to deal with addictions 2 - Some parents will say it's just influenza, but it can affect healthy children. 3 - Stanford Medicine study shows why mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines can cause myocarditis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will Vision Zero speed rules override City Council for Finch West LRT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 9:48


    Greg Brady spoke to Jedwin Mok, Transportation planner and researcher about Finch West LRT speed restriction is more entangled than we know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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