Podcasts about Billy Bishop

Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discuss the Carney government's decision to block the Billy Bishop airport expansion in Toronto. They examine whether vocal minorities can derail major infrastructure projects, what this signals about Canada's capacity to build, and whether it undermines the prime minister's nation-building agenda.In the second half, they explore conservative debates around supporting professional women and mothers, discussing workplace flexibility, fertility rates, and reconciling career ambitions with family life.If you are enjoying the free version of the Hub Politics, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version every week: https://thehub.ca/join/The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Sean Speer - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada is known around the world for high quality crops, but advocates estimate the country is missing out on a $25 billion industry by not processing more of that food at home. As the federal government gears up to invest more in domestic processing, guest host Matt Allen talks to soybean farmer Chris Hundt and pickle farmer Dan Froese about their vegetables being exported, only to be sold back to Canadians at a premium. Then, Matt tours a first-of-its-kind soybean plant in Benmiller, Ontario with New Protein International's Martin VanderLoo and Graham Markham to talk about their ambition to create high quality protein powder right here in Canada. Finally, Matt Allen sits down with Dragon's Den's Arlene Dickinson to discuss whether venture capitalists are afraid of putting their money where their mouth is by investing in Canada's food industries. Plus, Doug Ford has often praised Prime Minister Mark Carney, but after Ottawa quashed Ford's desired expansion of Toronto's Billy Bishop airport, the Ontario premier's MPPs are publicly questioning a project close to Carney's heart: Alto high-speed rail. Is this just turbulence between the two leaders, or are they at risk of a crash? Hill watchers Marieke Walsh from the Globe and Mail and Politico's Nick Taylor-Vaisey join The House to discuss.This episode features the voices of:• Chris Hundt, soybean farmer• Martin VanderLoo, CEO of New Protein International• Graham Markham, chief development officer of New Protein International• Dan Froese, pickle and pepper farmer• Henry Voth, employee of Hartung Brothers• Jamie Froese, pickle and pepper farmer• Neil Reimer, district director on the board of the Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers• Arlene Dickinson, founder of District Ventures Capital• Nick Taylor-Vaisey, Ottawa bureau chief for Politico• Marieke Walsh, senior reporter with The Globe & Mail

Billy Bishop Airport, located on the western edge of the Toronto Islands, just south of downtown, has long been the subject of controversy. There was opposition to its expansion when Porter Airlines launched back in 2006, and again in the early 2010s when Porter wanted to allow jet traffic. The latest push to expand Billy Bishop took off in earnest in the spring, when Ontario Premier Doug expropriated Toronto's stake in the agreement between three levels of government that govern the airport. However, after six weeks of public consultation, the Liberal government declined to allow jets at Billy Bishop “at this stage.” Jeff Gray covers Ontario politics for the Globe. Today, he's here to explain why the question of expanding Toronto's downtown airport is so hotly contested, the unique agreement that governs it and where the saga goes from here. Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Alto high-speed rail project is facing new political headwinds as Ontario MPPs turn against the Toronto-to-Quebec City line after Ottawa blocked the province's Billy Bishop airport expansion plans — adding to local opposition and the risk that Quebec could pull out after this fall's election. Plus, DoorDash is getting into the drone business, winning U.S. regulatory approvals and building its own delivery drones as food delivery companies push deeper into robotics.And in The Big Picture: The U.S. Federal Reserve holds rates steady despite growing inflation pressure, Ottawa may scrap the streaming levy for Canadian content, and German utility Uniper signs a landmark deal to buy Canadian LNG.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Ontario and Ottawa clash after the Billy Bishop Airport expansion is rejected, with the province criticizing the federal Alto rail project; As trade talks resume in Washington, debate grows over whether Canada should use energy as leverage to secure a deal with the U.S; WestJet and its flight attendants' union are preparing for a possible work stoppage Sunday amid contract talks.

Deb Hutton speaks with Noah Jarvis of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about concerns over MPP expenses and whether Queen's Park politicians are becoming too comfortable spending taxpayer money. Later, Robert Kokonis of AirTrav discusses the potential WestJet strike and what flight cancellations could mean for travellers. The hour wraps up with Councillor Stephen Holyday, who explains why he opposed Toronto council's motion to reclaim provincially held land connected to the abandoned Billy Bishop Airport expansion.

Greg Brady spoke to Giles Gherson, Toronto Region Board of Trade about what's next for the Billy Bishop Island Airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Giles Gherson, Toronto Region Board of Trade about what's next for the Billy Bishop Island Airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies discuss: 1 - Billy Bishop Airport expansion plans halted by federal government 2 - Same SUV believed to be involved in weekend incidents that damaged 2 Jewish-owned bakeries, Toronto police say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies discuss: 1 - Billy Bishop Airport expansion plans halted by federal government 2 - Same SUV believed to be involved in weekend incidents that damaged 2 Jewish-owned bakeries, Toronto police say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Chris Glover, NDP MPP for Spadina - Fort York about Billy Bishop Airport expansion plans halted by federal government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Chris Glover, NDP MPP for Spadina - Fort York about Billy Bishop Airport expansion plans halted by federal government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you disappointed with the outcome?A concerning video shows protesters passing by Jewish nursing care facility. GUESTS: Noah Shack - CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Caryma Sa’d - Toronto Lawyer and Independent Journalist

Mark Towhey hosts the Jerry Agar show today and opens with commentary on the Gordie Howe Bridge, which officially opens to cars today after months of cross‑border controversy and political tension. Mark then takes calls on the island airport: Do you think there will eventually be jets landing at Billy Bishop Airport? Next, Mark explores condos for seniors and whether they could help address housing needs. He speaks with Jim Dunn, professor at McMaster University and director of the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative, about design, affordability, repurposing existing buildings, and why malls like Cloverdale aren’t using their land for seniors‑oriented housing. Mark then opens the phones: Would you move into a seniors‑focused condo?

Wildfires in B.C.'s interior have merged promoting officials to expand evacuation orders. A Mediterranean heatwave is fueling wildfires in southern Europe and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee. India's Education Minister is stepping down after days of student protests across the country. Yemen's Houthis claim they have struck two oil refiners of Saudi Aramco in the cities of Jizan and Yanbu, in Saudi Arabia. India's education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan steps down as student protests spread across the country. Ottawa is rejecting Ontario's plan to expand Toronto's Billy Bishop airport. BC nurses are wrapping up three weeks of job action after accepting recommendations from mediators. LeBron James is heading to Philadelphia to join the 76ers.

The list of evacuation orders continues to expand as wildfires rage in B-C and across Canada.Meanwhile, Europe is battling fast-moving wildfires of its own. Fires have forced around 300-thousand people to evacuate their homes in France and Spain.Also: The federal government has grounded Ontario's plans for Toronto's island airport. The province wanted to expand Billy Bishop airport's runway to allow jets to take off and land from there but it faced opposition from the City and residents. And: The Odyssey is on a heroic run at the box office. But only a select few theatres in Canada can show the adaptation the way Director Christopher Nolan intended... in its ideal format.Plus: Alberta insurance, Nigeria's investigation into American tech giants, A Ukrainian soldier's story, and more.

Guest host Rob Fai & Dr. Greg Evans Professor of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto and Director of the Southern Ontario Centre for Atmospheric Aerosol Research, which studies air pollution, airborne particles and their impacts on human health and the environment discuss: 1 - Do masks help? What about air conditioning? What to know about wildfire smoke protection 2 - Jets at Billy Bishop on collision course with health and safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Dr. Greg Evans Professor of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto and Director of the Southern Ontario Centre for Atmospheric Aerosol Research, which studies air pollution, airborne particles and their impacts on human health and the environment discuss: 1 - Do masks help? What about air conditioning? What to know about wildfire smoke protection 2 - Jets at Billy Bishop on collision course with health and safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Former Manitoba MP Inky Mark charged with gun offences 2 - Toronto's top doctor to study impacts of expanding Billy Bishop airport 3 - TTC employees no longer have to take random drug and alcohol tests, arbitrator says 4 - Cost of storing banned U.S. booze in Ontario reaches $8 million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Former Manitoba MP Inky Mark charged with gun offences 2 - Toronto's top doctor to study impacts of expanding Billy Bishop airport 3 - TTC employees no longer have to take random drug and alcohol tests, arbitrator says 4 - Cost of storing banned U.S. booze in Ontario reaches $8 million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An investigation into a 'gun-for-hire' network leads to the arrest of several people in connection with a series of shootings across the GTA including that of a Toronto Police officer; soccer fans pack Celebration Square in Mississauga for a World Cup watch party; and, Toronto's mayor says one of the agencies involved in the future of Billy Bishop airport is trying to keep preliminary plans a secret.

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Canada ties Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn long-sought first World Cup point 2 - Toronto Port Authority says Billy Bishop expansion would be self-funded. Some experts are skeptical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Canada ties Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn long-sought first World Cup point 2 - Toronto Port Authority says Billy Bishop expansion would be self-funded. Some experts are skeptical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peel police say a former Air Canada pilot used a fake licence to misrepresent his qualifications for decades; the federal government launches consultations on the future of Billy Bishop airport as the province moves to expand the facility; and, teachers and parents rally against proposed cuts to the TDSB.

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Ottawa opens consultation for Billy Bishop airport plan 2 - Ottawa planning social media ban for children under 16 3 - Two women charged in Etobicoke distraction theft and robbery probe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Ottawa opens consultation for Billy Bishop airport plan 2 - Ottawa planning social media ban for children under 16 3 - Two women charged in Etobicoke distraction theft and robbery probe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is looking into an interaction between a cyclist and Toronto police officers; officials offer a tour of Toronto Stadium as the final touches are made eight days ahead of the FIFA World Cup kicks off; and, critics hope the federal government will step in as the battle over the future of Billy Bishop airport continues.

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Gardiner, DVP to finally become Ontario's responsibility next fall 2 - Carney says he hasn't ‘formed an opinion' on Billy Bishop airport expansion, promises consultations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Gardiner, DVP to finally become Ontario's responsibility next fall 2 - Carney says he hasn't ‘formed an opinion' on Billy Bishop airport expansion, promises consultations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 2, 1917. Canadian fighter ace Billy Bishop launches a daring solo raid on a German airfield, an act of bravery that wins him the Victoria Cross. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

Greg Brady talked to Chris Glover, NDP MPP for Spadina-Fort York, about the Ford government's plans to expand Billy Bishop Airport with no clear business case and major congestion concerns for Toronto's waterfront Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Chris Glover, NDP MPP for Spadina-Fort York, about the Ford government's plans to expand Billy Bishop Airport with no clear business case and major congestion concerns for Toronto's waterfront Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for Party for Two! Deb Hutton is hosting the show today and is joined by Vass Bednar, Managing Director of the Canadian Shield Institute, to break down the top stories of the day. Deb then takes your calls on a City Council motion that would have Toronto explore sound‑activated cameras capable of ticketing excessively noisy vehicles. Plus, a look at the DrinkSmart Campus Pulse Survey, which reveals less drinking among students at Ontario colleges and universities. Then, Deb speaks with Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria about the proposed changes to Billy Bishop Airport.

Greg Brady spoke to Josh Matlow, Councillor for Ward 12 Toronto—St. Paul's about some Toronto councillors want the province's Billy Bishop airport plan added to the October ballot . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Josh Matlow, Councillor for Ward 12 Toronto—St. Paul's about some Toronto councillors want the province's Billy Bishop airport plan added to the October ballot . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry opens the show reacting to a professor’s claim that they’re pressured to hand out high grades “like candy.” Next, Jerry looks at a growing political fight at City Hall as several Toronto councillors want the province’s Billy Bishop airport expansion plan added to the October ballot. Jerry then breaks down a new study showing tax increases on Canadian businesses are proving costly to the federal government. Another Toronto transit project won’t meet its opening target. Jerry speaks with Karen Stintz, former Toronto City Councillor, former TTC Chair, and political commentator, about the delay.

Deb talks to one of the councillors. The Toronto Police Service Board requests an independent inspection into antisemitism concerns. GUESTS: Shelley Carroll - Toronto Police Service Board Chair Josh Matlow - Councillor for Toronto-St Paul’s Emmanuelle Faubert - economist at the Montreal Economic Institute

Greg Brady welcomed to studio, RJ Steenstra, CEO Toronto Port Authority to discuss: Runway at Billy Bishop could need up to 900 metres of new landmass for jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady welcomed to studio, RJ Steenstra, CEO Toronto Port Authority to discuss: Runway at Billy Bishop could need up to 900 metres of new landmass for jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Ford government's latest renewable energy procurement enough? Green Party leader Mike Schreiner weighs in on that, the province's takeover of Billy Bishop airport, and where he thinks the budget missed the mark (see: housing). Then, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath unpack new changes to Ontario's school system, which includes a new job description for school trustees. Is this a move to consolidate power by the Ford government? Finally, two of Ontario's colleges decided to merge, perhaps a sign of the times during a period of declining enrollment and financial support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady talked about City Council debates being pushed out of Billy Bishop airport expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked about City Council debates being pushed out of Billy Bishop airport expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Ford focusing too much on Toronto? Do you want an “ICE Canada”? GUEST: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective

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Greg Brady spoke to Nate Erskine Smith, MP for Beaches-East York about Doug Ford says Ontario will expropriate Billy Bishop airport to bring jets in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we explore how AI companies are facing mounting legal pressure following tragic incidents linked to their chatbots. The family of a Tumbler Ridge shooting victim has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company failed to report the shooter's violent ChatGPT conversations to authorities despite internal warnings. We also cover Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plan to take control of Toronto's Billy Bishop airport to push through a controversial expansion that would allow jet landings. Plus, the latest on the Iran conflict, TikTok's return to Canada after agreeing to new privacy concessions, and the shooting at the U.S. consulate in Toronto being investigated as a potential national security incident. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Greg Brady spoke to Neil Pakey, retired CEO of Nieuport Aviation about Doug Ford says Ontario will expropriate Billy Bishop airport to bring jets in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Josh Matlow, Councillor for Ward 12 Toronto—St. Paul discuss: 1- Doug Ford says Ontario will expropriate Billy Bishop airport to bring jets in 2 - Ford muses about filling in part of Toronto waterfront for new convention centre 3 - U.S. consulate shooting in Toronto dubbed ‘national security incident' as federal and local police search for two suspects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Nunavut MP Lori Idlout crosses floor from NDP to Liberals 2 - Doug Ford says Ontario will expropriate Billy Bishop airport to bring jets in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the second part of this Encore Episode from 2021 featuring a conversation with Irene Sankoff & David Hein — the dynamic writing team and married couple that created the international smash hit musical Come From Away which recently topped American Theatre magazine's list of the most produced plays in America in 2025/26. On the previous episode Irene and David related how they got hooked on musicals, and how they went from their first show based on a true story — My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding — to deciding to create a musical based on the real life events that happened in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland in the days following 9/11. They also described what it was like to attend the 10th Anniversary of the events in Gander and then begin to transform the stories they heard there into a musical during an early workshop production at The Canadian Music Theatre Project at Sheridan College. We also explored the classic Broadway shows that influenced and inspired the writing of their book, music, and lyrics for Come From Away. If you missed part one you may want to go back and catch up on that episode before you listen to this one. Today we look at the extensive development process that CFA went through on its journey to Broadway — including a workshop in Seattle, a series of productions at the La Jolla Playhouse, The Seattle Rep, Ford's Theater in DC. and the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto, as well as a thrilling concert presentation in Gander where it all began.  Back in 2015, I served as the Executive Producer and Artistic Director of The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle and, as such, I had the great pleasure of co-producing that original Seattle workshop of Come From Away. This was the first time that the show's Tony award winning director Christopher Ashley and choreographer, Kelly Devine began to work on the show — and it was great fun to recall that exciting experience with Irene and David. Come From Away is the fifth musical to originate in Canada and eventually open on Broadway.  The first was 1974's Rockabye Hamlet with book, music and lyrics by Cliff Jones. This rock musical adaptation of Shakespeare was originally titled Kronborg 1582 and was well received, first as a radio series on the CBC, and then at the Charlottetown Theatre Festival and on tour in Canada, before being retitled and opening on Broadway with Gower Champion as the director. It became a legendary flop and closed after 7 performances. Next, in 1980 came the intimate and engaging Billy Bishop Goes To War written by John McLachlan Gray the show featured one actor to playing18 different roles to tell the story of real life Canadian fighter pilot Billy Bishop during the first World War. This show nearly doubled the run of Rockabye Hamlet closing after 12 performances. However, over the next ten years Billy Bishop Goes To War received scores of productions at theaters all across North America.  The Story Of My Life, with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram and book by Brian Hill, opened on Broadway in 2009. Unfortunately, it had an even shorter run than either of the previous two Canadian shows. However, one year earlier, a group of Canadian writers finally scored a significant hit with The Drowsy Chaperone – book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison. This delightful show opened on Broadway in 2008, received Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Original Score, and ran for 674 performances.   There have been a few other Canadian writers that found success on Broadway – Galt McDermott being the most famous of them – but that was with shows that originated in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices