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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: PEDESTRIAN-VEHICLE INCIDENTS ON THE RISE Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village; David Crombie, former mayor of Toronto; and Taylor Scollon, co-founder of The Peak to discuss a streamlined 311, the rash of festival cancellations in the city and the concerning rise in pedestrian/vehicle incidents. NOT SO SWEET: THE RISING COST OF COCOA The good news is Easter is just around the corner. The bad news is the price of cocoa is on the rise. Libby Znaimer is joined by Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University to discuss this troubling trend. THE LATEST ON THE ARRIVECAN APP Libby Znaimer is joined by Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter for an update on the latest on the ArriveCan app.

Janet Music is the research program coordinator for the Agri-foods Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.

Food researcher Janet Music on the end of 50% off items at Loblaws.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS It's our last Recovering Politicians panel before Christmas. On the international stage, Canada broke with its tradition of supporting Israel at the U.N. and voted for an unconditional ceasefire with no mention of Hamas violence. It also called on Israel to stop settler violence in the West Bank again without mentioning violence on the other side. Also, very ambitious targets for electric vehicles. And at Queen's Park, the latest poll shows the Ford PC's bouncing back. Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, Former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada; Cheri DiNovo, former Ontario NDP MPP and a recipient of the Order of Canada; and John Gerretsen, former Ontario Liberal Cabinet Minister, and former Attorney General to discuss. STATISTICS CANADA POPULATION SURVEY Canada's population grew by more than 430,000 during the third quarter, marking the fastest pace of population growth in any quarter since 1957. Libby Znaimer is joined by Doug Norris, Senior Vice President and Chief Demographer at Environics Analytics to discuss. SELF-AWARENESS DOMINATES THIS YEAR'S NEW YEAR'S FOOD RESOLUTION SURVEY As we approach the New Year, Canadians are confronted with a landscape profoundly altered by the surge in food prices, and a new survey conducted by the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University provides valuable insights into these shifts. Libby Znaimer is joined by Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator at Agri-Food Analytics Lab, and a co-author of the study, to discuss.

According to a new report, food costs for a typical family of four are projected to rise by $700 in 2024. Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator with the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, joins Evan to discuss Canada's Food Price Report 2024.

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Thinking about installing a heat pump? Worried about how it would perform in the extreme cold of an Alberta winter? We get some insight into the cost, performance and reliability of the heat-source from Belinda Gilbey, Co-Founder of “Bondi Energy”.    Two weeks ago, Canadian grocers testified before Parliament about plans to stabilize prices. Now that the November 2nd government ‘deadline' has come and gone for the ‘grocery giants' to take some action, where is the relief for consumers? We tackle the topic with Janet Music from the ‘Agri-Food Analytics Lab' at Dalhousie University.  Finally, it's a unique program which provides gently used jewelry to Women's Shelters across Canada. We learn all about this year's “Gems for Gems” Jewelry Drive from the Founder herself, Jordan Guildford. 

Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator with the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the benefit of local farmers markets and how it can save you money. Music also explains some changes Canada needs to make to grow food all year round.

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Cooking a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is going to cost more this year. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Janet Music about ways you can enjoy the holiday without letting costs gobble up your budget.

Tom Whelan, Enid Stiles, John Moore, Bruce Hills, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Janet Music, Pattie Lovett-Reid

Scrapping ‘best before' dates will help the average Canadian household cut-down on food waste and save money, that's according to the findings of a Government Committee aimed at urging Ottawa to re-examine food labeling. We discuss the topic with Janet Music from the “Agri-Food Analytics Lab” at Dalhousie University.   The strike at the BC Port is costing Canada millions of dollars a day. We get the latest on the work-stoppage and what may bring it to resolution with Greg Wilson, Director of Government Relations with the Retail Council of Canada.   Just when you thought you were making a healthy choice by choosing diet soda over a ‘sugary' drink, a new study suggests Aspartame may increase the risk of cancer. We hear details on the research from Timothy Caufield, Professor of ‘Health Law & Policy' at the University of Alberta.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. This week Mercedes brings us the latest on the investigation into the use of the emergencies act during the ‘Freedom Convoy' protests in the nation's Capital.   Loblaw's stores are freezing the prices on their "no name" products, will other grocery chains follow suit? We'll discuss the move by the supermarket giant, with Janet Music of the ‘Agri-Food Analytics Lab' at Dalhousie University.   It's been labeled "the silent killer". According to a new study from the Heart & Stroke foundation, a large majority of health professionals are concerned about the increasing rates of high blood pressure. We speak with Dr. Kara Nerenberg, Professor of Community Health Sciences from the University of Calgary, for what you need to know about the dangers of Hypertension.   Finally, Its "Tech Tuesday". We catch up with ‘The Gadget Guy', Mike Yawney for the hottest new ‘high tech' Halloween decorations to help make your house the spookiest on the block!

Norm O'Reilly and Rick Burton, Dan Riskin, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Janet Music

In this episode I talk to Janet Music about Canada's Food Price Report for 2022. Janet is the Research Programmer for the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, and has been involved in 5 editions of Canada's Food Price Report. Janet Music is a PhD student in the social anthropology department at Dalhousie. Her research …

The Sunday edition of the Best of Fight Back, from the week that was, with Bob Komsic Interviews with: - Franco Terrazzano and Jagmeet Singh on Canada's national dental plan - Janet Music on why Canadians are cutting back on buying food - Tune into the Town with James Pasternak, Lauren O

On this Sept 21st edition of The Drive Podcast: Lots of Canadians are eager to travel this winter... but how is the travel industry doing? We check in with the Travel Lady Lesley Keyter about how the industry is doing. Afterwards Ted speaks with Janet Music from the Agri-Food Labs out of Dalhousie University about the impact that inflation has had on Food Prices. Finally, Ted chats with Global Calgary reporter Tomasia DaSilva about how things are working with $10 a day day-care.

JANET MUSIC, Research Program Coordinator with the AGRI-FOOD ANALYTICS LAB at Dalhousie University

We begin with a look at the continuing conversation surrounding the increasing cost of living – from fuel – to food - to housing.  While the terms ‘inflation' and ‘shrinkflation' are nothing new - do you know what ‘greedflation' is? We get the definition from Janet Music, of the “Agri-Food Analytics Lab” at Dalhousie University. Then, we take a look at the Bank of Canada interest rate hike, what this means for homeowners and the Canadian housing market in general. We get insight from Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage. Rising interest rates and inflation have forced many of us to take on more debt and we're not alone. We speak with Jake Fuss from the ‘Fraser Institute' for details on how the current economic climate impacts ‘federal debt' levels and what this means to the average Canadian. Finally, it's a taste of Broadway, right here in Calgary! We speak with Marja Harmon, one of the stars of the smash-hit musical “Hamilton” – now playing at the Jubilee Auditorium.

Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University talks about restaurants slamming Canada's ban on plastic containers and cutlery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator, AGRI-FOOD ANALYTICS LAB at  Dalhousie University talks about the Ontario election and Leaders share plans to address rising cost of food   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin with our weekly ‘spotlight' on Canadian Politics. Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block” joins us with details on her conversation with UCP Leadership Candidate Danielle Smith and an update on the newly announced Huawei ‘5G' ban in Canada. Inflation has hit everyone and grocery bills continue to climb. We speak with Janet Music from the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University on why food prices may be further impacted, due to increased challenges by the agriculture industry. Next, we examine the ‘battle of Alberta' through a different lens. We catch up with a Professor of Sports Performance to discuss the ‘mental' aspect of pro-sports and how elite athletes have to pay attention to more than just their physical training. Finally, the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial has dominated social media feeds, but is the court of ‘public opinion' too involved in the hearings? We take a look at the danger of ‘fan culture'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Janet Music, research assistant at the Agri-Food Lab at Dalhousie University and Angus Reid

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block.” Mercedes brings us the latest on the ‘wind down' of the Protests in downtown Ottawa, as Police moved in over the weekend and an explanation of the significance of the vote late Monday in Parliament, on the Emergencies Act. Next, we look-ahead to the Provincial Budget, which will be released on February 24th. We get details on what we can expect from Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics from the University of Calgary. If you're spending more money at the grocery store these days you're not alone! We discuss the impact inflation and supply chain issue have had on the cost of food and what we can do to lower our costs at home, with Janet Music from the “Agri-Food Analytics Lab” at Dalhousie University. Finally, it's “Tech Tuesday”….We learn about a major ‘tech' change in the U.S. which will impact not only American cell phone users, but also users on our side of the border. We get the details from “The Gadget Guy,” Mike Yawney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. We get an update on the World Petroleum Congress in Texas the Mayor just returned from, and ask her for her thoughts on whether COVID restrictions should be ‘eased' in the Province for the Christmas holidays. Next, we look at the rising cost of food in both grocery stores and restaurants. We get the latest ‘projections' on the increases we can expect to see in 2022, from Janet Music, of the “Agri-Food Analytics Lab” at Dalhousie University. Then we head stateside for an update on the stories making headlines South of the border. This week, the “Diplomatic Boycott” of the Beijing Games and rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country. We get the details from Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief for Global News. Finally, the 108th edition of the ‘Grey Cup' takes place this Sunday in Hamilton. We get a game preview, and a look at the ‘Grey Cup Festivities' taking place ahead of the big game with the Voice of The Calgary Stampeders, Mark Stephen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Janet Music, a research program co-ordinator at Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab, about the latest Annual Food Price Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the program, we focus on Food. Specifically, access to food in Canada for those struggling financially, and how we can stretch our food ‘dollars' to go further as prices at the cash register continue to rise. Over the past 20 months, demand on Food Banks has increased by 20% nation wide. This morning we spoke with Kirstin Beardsley, of “Food Banks Canada”. Next, we discuss the topic of ‘Food Insecurity' in our nation. We take a ‘big picture' look at the issue, including the ‘outside' factors which contribute to the problem, separate from the actual cost of putting food on the table. We get the thoughts of Valerie Tarasuk, Professor of Nutritional Sciences, from the University of Toronto. Finally, with increasing food costs, how can we make our money go further at the grocery store? We get some tips from Janet Music, Research Coordinator from the ‘Agri-Food Analytics Lab' at Dalhousie University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Janet Music, the research program coordinator at Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk Trudeaus mandatory vaccine announcement with Nicole Smith from Pitblado Law (0:05); Bruce Owen from Manitoba Hydro gives us the latest on damage to a natural gas pipeline (7:10); The cost of a lot of things are going up including turkey and bacon. Janet Music from Dalhousie University gives us the scoop. (11:35); How is Erin O'Toole doing with the Conservative Party? We find out with Political Scientist Dr. Kelly Saunders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator with AGRI-FOOD ANALYTICS LAB at Dalhousie University

On today's show, are you changing your shopping habits due to rising grocery prices? If so, you definitely aren't alone. We chat with Janet Music, a research program coordinator with the Agri-Food Analytics Lab a Dalhousie University on why our shopping habits are changing amid those rising prices. A professor in the faculty of law at the University of Calgary Jennifer Koshan joins us to give insight on whether all these new COVID and vaccine related mandates actually do violate your charter rights and freedoms. Plus, Dave Yager, an energy policy analyst, oil & gas writer, and author of "From Miracle to Menace: Alberta, A Carbon Story" has the details on the news of Canada invoking a 1977 treaty with the U.S. in a bid to halt Line 5 closing.

From switching brands to cutting coupons, a new survey shows two out of five Canadians are changing their behaviour to save money at the grocery store. Janet Music from Dalhousie University joins us to talk about the survey. Indigenous children are taken away from their families at much higher rates than non-Indigenous children, and this results in many unseen consequences. The CBC's Kyle Muzyka brings us part two of his five part series on Indigenous children in the child welfare system. We get updates on the paving of the Trans-Labrador Highway when we speak with Minister for Labrador Affairs Lisa Dempster. Ron Barron was re-elected as Mayor of Wabush, and he joins us today to discuss his win, the next steps, and the critical issues that affect the community. An American research vessel is currently in provincial waters in hopes of promoting Ocean research. We speak with Shayla Fitzsimmons about the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Healy, and a webinar being held today to coincide with the voyage. A counsellor at the healing lodge in Natuashish filed a complaint against the community priest, who told her that the traditional healing method practiced at the lodge is "evil". Labrador Morning's Regan Burden has been following the story and gives us the latest. We speak with Dave Wilcox and Joanne Voisey about traditional food recipes, and we also draw the winners from our traditional food photograph contest. Finally, Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star joins us to discuss the fallout from the Prime Minister's controversial trip to Tofino.

If you've noticed that your trip to the grocery store is costing you more - you're not alone. According to a new survey from Dalhousie University, over the last year a lot of us have changed our shopping behaviour in order to spend less. Janet Music from their Agri-Food Analytics Lab tells us what they've learned; Charlsie Agro previews the CBC Marketplace investigation into the presence of toxic chemicals and heavy metals in some fast fashion apparel items; Khulud Baig of the Women's National Housing & Homeless Network outlines some of the findings in theie Pan-Canadian Women's Housing and Homelessness Survey; Th Cornwall Public Library now has a "tiny forest." We hear about this lush new patch of green space from Susan Towndrow, one of the people who help created it; Dr. Peter Lin talks about the rules for heading south of the border and whether or not you might need a booster before you go; After proroguing the Legislature in June the Ford government is preparing to return to work. Robert Benzie, the Queen's Park Bureau Chief of the Toronto Star discusses what he thinks we'll hear in the Speech From the Throne.

Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator, AGRI-FOOD ANALYTICS LAB talks about a new study says sticker shock is changing how Canadians buy groceries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.