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Community members call for action after the deadly mass shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival; it could take time to get a full picture of the impact the 2026 FIFA World Cup has had on the city of Toronto; and, the province gives an update on the wildfire situation in northern Ontario.

Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy. She spoke to Ken Connors about the importance of protein on aging.

Animal shelter in Montreal says its taking in 25 pets a day even after Moving Day

Frédéric Prégent, President and CEO of Taxelco

Sara Grimes, Professor at McGill University who specializes in children’s digital media culture and children’s rights in the digital environment

Speedball Mike Bailey, Montreal-born wrestling star with All-Elite Wrestling

Karl Lohnes is Editor-in-Chief of Style at Home magazine. He joined Ken Connors with impactful decor changes without breaking the bank.

An air quality warning remains in effect after a blanket of wildfire smoke descended on the city Ontario Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho resigns amid pressure over controversial hotel expenses; and, a man in his 20s is dead after a collision involving an e-scooter in the city's west end.

Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand

Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand

Isabelle Demers, VP Strategic Development at the APHCQ - The Quebec Construction and Housing Association spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand

James Hughes, President and CEO, Old Brewery Mission spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand

Wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario blankets the city, leaving it with some of the worst air quality in the world; a couple who sold over $265K in fake tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in 2024 pleads guilty in court; and, a 15-year-old boy who killed an elderly woman in Pickering is given a 10-year sentence for first-degree murder.

Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Natalie Daviault, co-owner of Auberge La Belle Victorienne Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Troy Fleece

Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.

Evelyn Couture, one of the owners of the Döghaus pet supply store

Booze, bridges, and the fog of the trade war.Canada's booze boycotts are working, and Senator Adam Schiff says it's unfair and devastating for the California wine industry. Isn't that the point? Meanwhile, Carney offers concessions to Trump on the Gordie Howe Bridge deal. Did we get bamboozled? Plus, a Wall Street Journal deep dive paints Carney as the leader of the resistance against Trump. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Douglas SoltysFurther reading: Canada's boycott of U.S. wines ‘causing devastating harm,' California senator says - CTV NewsRepublican bill targets Canada's provincial booze bans | CBC NewsU.S. “We demand Canada stop this alcohol boycott that isn't working and also we don't even care” - The BeavertonOntario runs $8M tab storing U.S. alcohol, as province's plans for stockpile still uncertain | CBC NewsHow will Gordie Howe Bridge profit-share deal work between Canada, U.S.? | Globalnews.caCanada gives share of Gordie Howe Bridge profits to U.S. to get Trump go-ahead - Financial PostTruckers say Gordie Howe bridge changes everything - CTV News 42% of Canadian manufacturing companies have moved to the U.S. or are considering it, and Ottawa is running out of time to stop them - The HubJohn Ivison: Carney may lead the Trump ‘resistance,' but Canadian casualties are mounting - National PostThe Reverse-Centaur's Guide to Criticizing AI (05 Dec 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow The First Chinese EVs Reaching Canada Aren't The Bargains Buyers Were Promised | Carscoops Join Jesse Brown at the University of Waterloo for:Campus Town Hall - Civil Conversations7pm | July 21st, 2026University of WaterlooPearl Sullivan Engineering BuildingPSE 7303Supported by Heterodox AcademySponsors:Fizz Mobile: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data.Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glen Kenny, Professor of Human Physiology, and Director of the Human and Environmental Physiology Unit at the University of Ottawa Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Ryan Donally, president of the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce Image: AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File

Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Jad El-Akhras, manager and owner at Inter Marché Mont-Royal

Residents try to find ways to stay cool as the city swelters under a heat warning; firefighters pull two people to safety while battling a house fire on Bathurst Street; and, Ontario's tourism minister faces scrutiny over thousands of dollars in city hotel expenses.

Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800 - you can catch him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20AM

Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg, President and CEO of Sante Quebec West Central Montreal Health and Social Services University Network Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Toronto's police chief calls for tougher gun laws after the two young men fatally shot at the Salsa on St. Clair street festival are identified; beachgoers soak up the sun during the heat wave while experts warn of the health risks of the high temperatures; and, a U.K. family urges the Ukraine police to investigate a case involving a deadly chemical that echoes a case in Ontario.

Two people are dead after a horrific shooting at Salsa on St. Clair, Canada’s largest Latin street festival; PM Carney addresses separatism concerns in a conversation with CTV News during his visit to the Calgary Stampede; more and more Canadian companies are moving their production and manufacturing to the U.S. to avoid dealing with harsh tariffs; and more.

Mathieu Verreault, Director of Tourism and Operations at Notre-Dame Basilica Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

David Rosenberg, economist and founder of Rosenberg Research Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Benji Greenberg, owner of Yans Deli in the Town of Mount Royal

New numbers show Metrolinx and TTC saw significantly increased ridership during Toronto World Cup matches; it's been 16 months since California wines and other American-made booze was boxed up at the LCBO; and, an exclusive survey found over one third of Canadians feel governments are doing a poor job protecting consumers from fraudulent companies.

An elderly hospital patient says she was pushed out of a hospital before she had fully recovered and left alone at a motel; residents near the Bloor-Lansdowne GO Station are calling for action from Metrolinx - saying the sound of trains is becoming unbearable; having a payment schedule and checking references can help protect homeowners from renovations that go wrong.

Sonya Shikhman, LL.B., is the Founder of Shikhman Barristers, a Toronto criminal defence law firm. Recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada for Criminal Defence in both 2024 and 2025, she has spent more than two decades defending individuals facing serious criminal allegations. Known for her fearless advocacy, she believes the justice system only remains fair when it is challenged, tested, and held accountable. In addition to her practice, she teaches Trial Advocacy at Osgoode Hall Law School and regularly provides legal analysis for CTV News and Newstalk 1010.In this episode, Sonya shares the remarkable journey that began long before she entered a courtroom. Growing up in Odessa during the final years of the Soviet Union, she developed an early understanding of government power, injustice, and the importance of standing up for those whose voices are ignored. At just thirteen years old, she told her parents she would become a criminal lawyer. By seventeen, she was knocking on the doors of law offices across Toronto looking for an opportunity.She reflects on the mentors who shaped her career, the confidence that carried her through unfamiliar situations, and the hidden humility that allowed her to keep learning throughout more than twenty years of practice.Sonya also explains why criminal defence is unlike any other profession: representing people who have placed their lives in your hands, challenging the power of the state, and protecting the principles of fairness, due process, and the presumption of innocence. Throughout the conversation, she speaks candidly about leadership, independence, authenticity, and refusing to change who she is in order to succeed.She leaves listeners with a philosophy that continues to guide both her work and her life: be deeply honest with yourself, know exactly why you do what you do, and always let your conscience lead the way.

77 Bitcoin kidnappings logged in France since January — and Canada isn't immune. A Toronto CEO was ransomed for $1M. Saylor sells $216M in Bitcoin. Carney admits climate defeat. CUSMA gets rejected. This week on the Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast: French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirms 77 kidnappings and extortions targeting Bitcoin holders since January 2026 — already past all of 2025. Ledger co-founder David Balland had a finger severed by his kidnappers. Then it hits home: Toronto's WonderFi CEO was forced into a car during rush hour for a $1 million ransom, and a B.C. family was held hostage overnight. Joey and Len break down why being loud about your Bitcoin stack is now a physical security problem — and what actually protects you. In this episode of the Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast:- The global Bitcoin kidnapping wave - France's 77 cases and the Canadian parallel nobody's talking about- Strategy (MicroStrategy) sells $216M in Bitcoin - is Saylor's playbook cracking, or is this just treasury management?- K Wave Media's 10,000 BTC dream collapses to zero - the corporate Bitcoin treasury reckoning is here- Mark Carney concedes emissions targets will not be met, pivots to a new energy plan and a west coast pipeline- CUSMA joint review: the U.S. declines to renew, and what it means for Canadian trade- Toronto's FIFA World Cup bill: FIFA cashes out, taxpayers cover $380 million for six games- An Ontario judge exposes CBSA's 577,739-case deportation backlog through one repeat LCBO thief- Plus: a Brampton Ponzi scheme, Montreal's rental relief, BTCPay's new tap-to-pay terminal, Wasabi Wallet's mandatory upgrade, and a clipboard-hijacking cautionary tale Bitcoin doesn't create the incentive to overpromise and quietly walk it back - governments and corporate copycats do that fine on their own. Self-custody still means being your own bank. Just don't be a loud one about it. Sources: BeInCrypto, CoinDesk, CBC News, CTV News, Global News, The Epoch Times, The Globe and Mail, Global Affairs Canada, Parliamentary Budget Officer — Canadian Bitcoiners PodcastWebsite: https://canadianbitcoiners.comX: @CanadianBTCPodSubscribe & turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. ————————————————————————————————SPONSORS

Durham Regional Police Service has identified the recruit killed in a collision on Tuesday; a Toronto woman labelled a 'belligerent female' by a police officer during a traffic stop last year has fought her tickets - and won; and, a new food safety investigation finds that some rice products can contain concerning levels of arsenic - a potential dangerous heavy metal.

Sentencing submissions were made in the case against Damian Hudson, the man convicted in the 2023 shooting death of bystander Karolina Huebner-Makurat; the local BIA put out an anonymous survey to find out if waterfront businesses met their financial goals during the World Cup; and, this summer many air conditioning systems are operating at full tilt - but it may need some attention to keep running smoothly.

77 Bitcoin kidnappings logged in France since January — and Canada isn't immune. A Toronto CEO was ransomed for $1M. Saylor sells $216M in Bitcoin. Carney admits climate defeat. CUSMA gets rejected. This week on the Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast: French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirms 77 kidnappings and extortions targeting Bitcoin holders since January 2026 — already past all of 2025. Ledger co-founder David Balland had a finger severed by his kidnappers. Then it hits home: Toronto's WonderFi CEO was forced into a car during rush hour for a $1 million ransom, and a B.C. family was held hostage overnight. Joey and Len break down why being loud about your Bitcoin stack is now a physical security problem — and what actually protects you. In this episode of the Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast:- The global Bitcoin kidnapping wave - France's 77 cases and the Canadian parallel nobody's talking about- Strategy (MicroStrategy) sells $216M in Bitcoin - is Saylor's playbook cracking, or is this just treasury management?- K Wave Media's 10,000 BTC dream collapses to zero - the corporate Bitcoin treasury reckoning is here- Mark Carney concedes emissions targets will not be met, pivots to a new energy plan and a west coast pipeline- CUSMA joint review: the U.S. declines to renew, and what it means for Canadian trade- Toronto's FIFA World Cup bill: FIFA cashes out, taxpayers cover $380 million for six games- An Ontario judge exposes CBSA's 577,739-case deportation backlog through one repeat LCBO thief- Plus: a Brampton Ponzi scheme, Montreal's rental relief, BTCPay's new tap-to-pay terminal, Wasabi Wallet's mandatory upgrade, and a clipboard-hijacking cautionary tale Bitcoin doesn't create the incentive to overpromise and quietly walk it back - governments and corporate copycats do that fine on their own. Self-custody still means being your own bank. Just don't be a loud one about it. Sources: BeInCrypto, CoinDesk, CBC News, CTV News, Global News, The Epoch Times, The Globe and Mail, Global Affairs Canada, Parliamentary Budget Officer — Canadian Bitcoiners PodcastWebsite: https://canadianbitcoiners.comX: @CanadianBTCPodSubscribe & turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. ————————————————————————————————SPONSORS

Premier Ford and Alta. Premier Smith unveil plans for a proposed cross-Canada oil pipeline corridor; Sneaky Dee's has been spared the wrecking ball and redevelopment plans for the property have been withdrawn following a lengthy battle; and, when you travel you can book guided tours, but what happens if a company cancels your tour at the last minute?

John Tory Jr., the son of former mayor John Tory, is planning to run for the federal Liberals; Reports show high demand for GLP-1 medications since generic versions were approved, but when will Ontarians have access to them?; and, World Cup ticket sales have not gone smoothly for all fans, with some launching a class action lawsuit against StubHub in the U.S.

People have been marking Canada Day across the city amid the ongoing heat wave; the right portable speaker can set the mood, but you also want one that can survive splashes, sand, and travel.

Bitcoin just crashed below $60,000 to a 20-month low - the worst first half on record - with the Fear & Greed Index at 18 (Extreme Fear). Is the bull market over, or is this the bottom smart money is buying? Plus: a deepfake of PM Carney drains a senior's $900K, Strategy's leverage cracks, and Bull Bitcoin beats MiCA. This is the Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast.Bitcoin closed a brutal first half - down ~22% in Q1 and ~12% in Q2, a rare back-to-back losing quarter - on record US spot-ETF outflows, a hawkish Fed, and a strong dollar. But under the panic is a divergence: price held the June 26 lows for three sessions while sentiment bottomed, and Strive bought 759 BTC into the fear. We break down whether this is capitulation or the start of something worse - and why self-custodied, unleveraged holders are the only ones not being forced to sell.In this episode of the Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast:Bitcoin below $60K: 20-month low, Extreme Fear at 18, and the contrarian caseThe AI-deepfake-of-Carney scam that drained an 86-year-old's $900KStrategy (MSTR) under a securities probe as 'guaranteed' STRC preferred hits record lowsBull Bitcoin secures MiCA in France with self-custody intact - while Binance exits the EUThe CLARITY Act's Senate coin-flip and what it means for BitcoinBank of Canada holds at 2.25% as oil and the Iran war stoke inflationFranklin's Bitcoin DRIP ETFs, Hut 8's $2.35M settlement, and an OKX prize disputeNotable North: a halved carjacking sentence, the door-kick challenge, 24 Sussex, the $1T grid plan, and CUSMACanadian Bitcoiners PodcastWebsite: https://canadianbitcoiners.comX: @CanadianBTCPodSubscribe & turn on notificationsThe throughline: the leverage and the custodians break in a crash - the protocol doesn't. Lower fiat price is not a broken Bitcoin. Extreme Fear is where conviction gets bought.Sources: CoinDesk, Fortune, Yahoo Finance, Bitcoin Magazine, The Block, CP24, CTV News, National Post, CBC, Bank of Canada, Congress.gov, Al Jazeera.This week's crash coverage is brought to you by the people who think your money should be yours - especially when everyone else is panicking.————————————————————————————————SPONSORS

The city is implementing measures to keep sun seekers and vulnerable people safe as Toronto remains under a heat warning; Toronto’s Moroccan community prepares for the Round of 16 match vs. Canada and the balancing of pride in two countries they call home; and, new changes to Ontario’s auto insurance could mean less expensive premiums for drivers, but also more risks.

Temperatures may hit 37 Celsius this week as Toronto faces an orange heat alert from Environment Canada; Toronto’s Portuguese and Croatian communities are eagerly preparing for the Round of 32 at Toronto Stadium; and, more than 100 thousand Canadians own property in Mexico, but if you plan to buy real estate you have to be careful.

Bitcoin just crashed below $60,000 to a 20-month low - the worst first half on record - with the Fear & Greed Index at 18 (Extreme Fear). Is the bull market over, or is this the bottom smart money is buying? Plus: a deepfake of PM Carney drains a senior's $900K, Strategy's leverage cracks, and Bull Bitcoin beats MiCA. This is the Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast.Bitcoin closed a brutal first half - down ~22% in Q1 and ~12% in Q2, a rare back-to-back losing quarter - on record US spot-ETF outflows, a hawkish Fed, and a strong dollar. But under the panic is a divergence: price held the June 26 lows for three sessions while sentiment bottomed, and Strive bought 759 BTC into the fear. We break down whether this is capitulation or the start of something worse - and why self-custodied, unleveraged holders are the only ones not being forced to sell.In this episode of the Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast:Bitcoin below $60K: 20-month low, Extreme Fear at 18, and the contrarian caseThe AI-deepfake-of-Carney scam that drained an 86-year-old's $900KStrategy (MSTR) under a securities probe as 'guaranteed' STRC preferred hits record lowsBull Bitcoin secures MiCA in France with self-custody intact - while Binance exits the EUThe CLARITY Act's Senate coin-flip and what it means for BitcoinBank of Canada holds at 2.25% as oil and the Iran war stoke inflationFranklin's Bitcoin DRIP ETFs, Hut 8's $2.35M settlement, and an OKX prize disputeNotable North: a halved carjacking sentence, the door-kick challenge, 24 Sussex, the $1T grid plan, and CUSMACanadian Bitcoiners PodcastWebsite: https://canadianbitcoiners.comX: @CanadianBTCPodSubscribe & turn on notificationsThe throughline: the leverage and the custodians break in a crash - the protocol doesn't. Lower fiat price is not a broken Bitcoin. Extreme Fear is where conviction gets bought.Sources: CoinDesk, Fortune, Yahoo Finance, Bitcoin Magazine, The Block, CP24, CTV News, National Post, CBC, Bank of Canada, Congress.gov, Al Jazeera.This week's crash coverage is brought to you by the people who think your money should be yours - especially when everyone else is panicking.————————————————————————————————SPONSORS

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