Podcast appearances and mentions of kathleen ross

Pippa speaks to Dr Kathleen Ross, a specialist geriatrician practicing at the Specialist Geriatric and Memory Clinic at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital. They discuss physical health in retirement and what steps can be taken to maintain mobility, stability and energy levels in our golden years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a razor-thin majority, how would the B.C NDP govern? GUEST: Stephen Smart, former legislative reporter and press secretary for the Premier Christy Clark, now the General Manager for Western Canada at Hill and Knowlton Should employers scrap the requirement for sick notes? GUEST: Dr. Kathleen Ross, past President of the Canadian Medical Association Rufus, Amazon's A.I shopping assistant, comes to Canada GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor How will the U.S election influence Canada? GUEST: Murray Leith, Chief Investment Officer for Odlum Brown Limited The SPARK Animation Festival: celebrating the best in animation GUEST: Keith Blackmore, Producer and Conference Chairman for Spark CG Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Dr. Kathleen Ross, past President of the Canadian Medical Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why the Canadian Medical Association is apologizing for past harms to Indigenous Peoples (1:23) Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross, past president, Canadian Medical Association How AI helped cut unexpected deaths in one Toronto hospital by 26% (16:47) Guest: Dr. Muhammad Mamdani, vice-president of data science and advanced analytics at Unity Health Toronto New explosions hit Lebanon a day after pager attacks hit Hezbollah (32:55)  Guest: US Army Col. (Ret'd) Jeff McCauslan,.visiting professor of national security at Dickinson College, former Dean of Academics, US Army War College U.S. cuts interest rates as inflation eases, but the affordability crunch on both sides of the border isn't over (51:15) Guest: Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist, The Conference Board of Canada Five rudest co-worker behaviors, according to a new survey by Monster (1:07:45) Guest: Elana Sures, clinical counsellor and owner of Open Space Counselling in Vancouver Journo Corner: Daughter's quest to learn the truth about her Russian mother's time as a Soviet soldier and Nazi prisoner in the Second World War (1:22:58) Guest: Roxana Spicer, journalist and author, The Traitor's Daughter: Captured by Nazis, Pursued by the KGB, My Mother's Odyssey to Freedom from Her Secret Past

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has inadvertently conceded that middle class Canadians are worse off now after nine years of her and Justin Trudeau's power in government, defending the capital gains tax increase by saying the wealthy have to live in gated communities and fly on private jets to stay away from the angry ordinary folks. True North's Andrew Lawton weighs in. Also, it's not just the super rich who are being targeted – Canadian doctors are raising alarm bells about what the capital gains tax increase means for them given so many doctors use their professional corporations to save for retirement. Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Kathleen Ross joins the show to discuss. Plus, it's Monday, so Kris Sims from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is back to talk about the federal government trying to gag oil and gas companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Kathleen Ross, President, Canadian Medical Association joins Vassy to give reaction to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's announcement on capital gains yesterday. On todays show:  Richard Fadden, Former Deputy Minister of National Defence of Canada and former director of CSIS joins Vassy to discuss how there has been no agreement among parties on releasing names of 'witting' foreign interference participants. We heard from you during 'Have Your Say' on your thoughts on the capital-gains measures.  The Daily Debrief Panel with Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and Shannon Proudfoot.  Bernadeth Betchi, Current Canadian Human Rights Commission Employee joins Vassy to discuss how Canada is to have its human rights accreditation reviewed by an international body over anti-black discrimination.  

Kathleen Ross, a family doctor and the president of the Canadian Medical Association, speaks with Peter Mazereeuw about the changes that could set Canada's ailing family medicine systems back on track. 

Dr. Kathleen Ross, Canadian Medical Association; Robert Benzie, The Toronto Star; Joy Malbon, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair, Robert Benzie & Nik Nanos.

Why the medical community opposes the Liberal's capital gains hike (1:40) Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross, president, Canadian Medical Association  The Federal Housing Minister on Canada's ambitious plan to tackle the housing crisis (15:02) Guest: Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities of Canada How the Oilers won game one against the LA Kings (32:28) Guest: Cam Moon, regular season play-by-play voice, Edmonton Oilers on 630 CHED and Oilers Plus Analyst How NASA repaired Voyager 1 (43:39) Guest: Linda Spilker, planetary scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Project Scientist for the Voyager missions A new study shows how microplastics can travel from food to vital organs, including the brain (54:11) Guest: Marcus Garcia, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy Doug & The Slugs: Making it work for more than four decades (1:08:36) Guest: Simon Kendall, keyboardist, Doug & The Slugs  Out of Darkness: Rumana Monzur's journey through betrayal, tyranny and abuse (1:26:52) Guest: Rumana Monzur and Denise Chong, author of Out of Darkness: Rumana Monzur's Journey through Betrayal, Tyranny and Abuse

Graham Richardson is filling in for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment. She will return to the hosting chair tomorrow! Doctors are squaring off against the Capital Gains Tax, with some arguing that these new rules will force practitioners to pack up their bags. We dig deeper with Dr. Kathleen Ross, the President of the Canadian Medical Association. The OPP is planning to issue a review of Toronto Police officials, and the conduct they displayed in the aftermath of the Umar Zameer trial. We chat with criminal defense lawyer Ari Goldkind in Hour 1. Plus, we have the Daily Debrief Panel! Today's trio features Shakir Chambers of Earnscliffe Strategies, Shachi Kurl of the Angus Reid Institute, and Saeed Selvam of NATIONAL.

In this podcast episode, medical student co-hosts Odessa and Justina had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kathleen Ross, President of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).  Dr. Ross shared her journey to medicine and leadership, fuelled by a passion for advocacy and equitable patient care. As a mother of two and rural-based family medicine physician with a diverse scope of practice, she brings a unique perspective to her leadership role, with prioritization of national healthcare reform, physician wellness, and advocacy. During our conversation, Dr. Ross highlights the importance of systemically promoting women's health issues and offers advice for women physicians and medical learners aspiring to pursue leadership roles while simultaneously prioritizing balance, boundary setting, and personal passions. We discuss the importance of mentorship throughout medical training and pursuits of advocacy  She also poignantly emphasizes the need for cultural change to better support physician wellness and calls for broad healthcare revitalization via shifting political priorities towards preventative health initiatives.    Reflecting on her journey, Dr. Ross advises her younger self to embrace resilience and self-assurance. She offers meaningful advice regarding remaining open to opportunity, embracing authenticity and normalizing seeking support, collaboration, and mutual empowerment.  Her ‘big picture' words encapsulate the spirit of perseverance and determination that defines her remarkable career in medicine and leadership. FMWC 100 Celebration September 2024 in Ottawa: https://fmwc.ca/events/100th-anniversary/

As we approach release of the 2024 federal budget, the Canadian Medical Association issues a statement titled: "Putting health care money to work is what Canadians want and need."   Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross. President, CMA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 2 of The Problem with Poverty Podcast! New Season, New Guests, New Look! In the premiere episode of Season 2, we are joined by Kathleen Ross, President/CEO of United Way of Morgan County. United Way Worldwide consists of 1100 local United Ways operating in 37 countries with 45,000 corporate partners.  What is unique is that United Way is the “Global-local”.  Started 135 years ago in Denver, Colorado, because of a need and it was called “The Community Chest”.  Through the Global-Local concept, resources are poured into the community chest and take out to meet the needs of the community.  During this conversation, Kathleen discusses how United Way impacts Morgan County through funding and support to the members of the community. United Way of Morgan County helps funds CAPNA's Meals on Wheels and More and Senior Programs!

The federal NDP and Liberal Party agreed to forming/funding of a national pharmacare program. For millions of Canadians the issue is far more basic. These Canadians often cannot obtain a prescription (or diagnosis) of their serious, even life-threatening illness.   At present more than 6 million people in Canada are without a family (primary care) doctor. Some patients are dying. That number will soon reach 10 million, or 25% of the current national population. Family doctors under huge pressure are moving to other medical disciplines or retiring. Where should the emphasis be? Pharmacare or securing sufficient numbers of primary care physicians? Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross. President: Canadian Medical Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A car was stolen in Canada every five minutes in 2022. Some Canadians are unlucky enough to have it happen to them multiple times — the federal justice minister, for instance. It's a growing problem, and this week The House takes a look at how the Liberals and Conservatives are vying to present the best solution. Then, a year after a major national summit on health care, has the state of the system improved? The head of one of Canada's most important health associations says there's still a lot of work to do. Plus — potential legislation on online harms has long been in the works, and there are certainly plenty of issues to tackle. Two experts break down the dizzying array of digital problems that require attention. This episode features the voices of: - Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc - Joël-Denis Bellavance, LaPresse - Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press - Dr. Kathleen Ross, president, Canadian Medical Association - Health Minister Mark Holland - Emily Laidlaw, associate professor, University of Calgary - Matt Hatfield, executive director, OpenMedia

Julia Mallot took her 19 year old daughter to St. Mary's General Hospital E.R. in Kitchener, Ontario where her daughter was diagnosed with acute appendicitis while experiencing terrible pain. It took 19 hours, which included the assigning of an E.R. bed, only to have the bed then required for another patient, before Julia Mallot's daughter received very necessary surgery.  (2 weeks ago CMA president Dr. Kathleen Ross joined us to specifically speak about the critical concerns about the condition of Canada's E.R's   Guest: Julia Mallot, mother of 19 year old, op ed writer, Julia Mallot is also a trans person and host of alottamalotta.com where gender identity and ideology are discussed. She agrees with some of Alberta premier Danielle Smith's planned gender identity policy changes but believes additional nuance is required on issues such as hormone therapies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast:   The public inquiry into 'foreign interference' into Canadian elections, headed by Commissioner Marie Josee Hogue, wrapped up a week of hearings yesterday, while federal Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc insisted the government will keep a tight lid on what documentation and information will be publicly released. Groups and individuals affected are calling on the government for significant public disclosure. China primarily and India have been identified as being active in interference in Canada's 2019 and 2021 federal elections.  CPC MPs Michael Chong (Ontario) and Kenny Chiu (B.C.) were targeted by China in 2021, as were former MP and CPC leader Erin O'Toole and NDP: MP Jenny Kwan. Guest: Kenny Chiu. Former CPC MP targeted by Beijing in the 2021 federal election.   MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) making news this week, particularly the issue of mental illness qualifying for MAID. (Guest is a MAID provider) Guest: Dr. Stefanie Green. Co-founder/president, Canadian Association of MAID Assessors and Providers. Medical advisor to the B.C. Ministry of Health MAID oversight committee. Clinical faculty UBC and University of Victoria.  Book - This Is Assisted Dying: A Doctor's Story of Empowering Patients at the End of Life.   Julia Mallot took her 19 year old daughter to St. Mary's General Hospital E.R. in Kitchener, Ontario where her daughter was diagnosed with acute appendicitis while experiencing terrible pain. It took 19 hours, which included the assigning of an E.R. bed, only to have the bed then required for another patient, before Julia Mallot's daughter received very necessary surgery.  (2 weeks ago CMA president Dr. Kathleen Ross joined us to specifically speak about the critical concerns about the condition of Canada's E.R's   Guest: Julia Mallot, mother of 19 year old, op ed writer, Julia Mallot is also a trans person and host of alottamalotta.com where gender identity and ideology are discussed. She agrees with some of Alberta premier Danielle Smith's planned gender identity policy changes but believes additional nuance is required on issues such as hormone therapies.   On the issue energy generation, nuclear power is increasingly(?) on the table in Canada. Premier Moe has discussed with us concerning Saskatchewan and in Ontario the Pickering nuclear power plant will undergo a massive multi-billion-dollar refurbishment of its four aging nuclear reactors. Meanwhile the Trudeau government's new clean electricity regs will require future power plants to produce net-zero carbon emissions. Guest: Dr. Chris Keefer, president, Canadians for Nuclear Energy, host of the Decouple Podcast, director of Doctors for Nuclear Energy and staff emergency physician at st. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Central Line features a conversation between Host Leah Wuitschik of TallTrees Leadership and Dr. Kathleen Ross, President of the Canadian Medical Association. It delves into the multifaceted world of healthcare and leadership. In particular, what makes a truly great leader who can affect real change. True leadership is portrayed as a balance between listening, reflection, inclusiveness, collaboration, and openness to doing things differently.  Dr. Ross discusses three pivotal tenets of leadership: self-awareness, the benefits of mentorship and sponsorship (which are different), and the power of identifying your passion. She goes on to clarify that mentorship and leadership lessons can be found both within and outside one's career, and underscores the importance of not getting trapped in the pitfalls of our passions.  The conversation ultimately stresses the need for collaboration, breaking through silos (or “cylinders of excellence”), and new approaches to address the colossal challenges faced by the healthcare system and to meet the diverse needs of Canadians.

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) releases this statement: Patients, providers suffer as ERs are overwhelmed yet again. Wait times up to 20 hours are being experienced. - Sept 25, '23, CMAJ article: Without more acute care beds hospitals are on their own to grapple with emergency department crises.   Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross. President, CMA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: U.S. and U.K. attack Houthi rebels of Yemen with missile barrage and air strikes after Houthis repeated rocket and missile assaults on international commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Canada played a non-direct role.  Leads to what possibly? Asymmetric global war underway? POLITICO piece: American intel officials warn of risk of Hezbollah attacking U.S..  As well: The possibility of all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah. Guest: Vice Admiral Mark Norman. Former Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy and Vice Chief of the Defence Staff. Global News: Ottawa was warned about impact of high immigration on housing in 2022.  Meanwhile, 3 months ago Canadians by strong majority (75%) told Leger Marketing in a national poll that higher immigration numbers of the federal government are causing a housing and healthcare crisis to become worse. Guest: Christian Bourque. Executive vice-president Leger Marketing   The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) releases this statement: Patients, providers suffer as ERs are overwhelmed yet again. Wait times up to 20 hours are being experienced. - Sept 25, '23, CMAJ article: Without more acute care beds hospitals are on their own to grapple with emergency department crises.   Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross. President, CMA   NFL coaches turnover begins with Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots, Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks and Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans removed from their positions. Patriots reportedly hire 37-year-old Jerod Mayo, former linebacker with the team. NFL playoffs begin today and difficult to pick winners, particularly with brutally cold temps in places like Kansas City. What to expect? Guests: Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today, on AM 640, Toronto. Has broadcast Super Bowl play-by-play for BBC in the U.K. Greg Mackling. Co-host of the morning show on 680 CJOB, Winnipeg. Hosts the Blue Bombers half time show and co-host of the Blue Bombers podcast. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig Podcast Co-Producer – Matt Taylor If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec. 20, 2023 - Doctors are warning that the health-care crisis persists in Canada and is having real-world impacts on the delivery of care. Power & Politics speaks to Dr. Kathleen Ross, president of the Canadian Medical Association. Plus, two terrorism experts weigh in on the rise of online radicalization among Canadian youth.

Canadian healthcare. - 6.5 million Canadians, out of a population of 40 million, have no primary care (family) physician (up from 5 million). I had the good fortune of benefitting from the personal dedication of Canadian healthcare professionals while hospitalized earlier this year. Likely a story repeated across this nation. Nevertheless, there remain hundreds of thousands of delayed surgical procedures, as well as treatment for illnesses including cancers and cardiac concerns with patients on lengthy wait lists. What were the greatest challenges, as well as healthcare achievements of 2023 and what is absolutely most necessary to markedly improve healthcare delivery in 2024? Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross. Family physician in Coquitlam and New Westminster, B.C. and President of Canadian Medical Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ZOOMER SQUAD: THE RESURGENCE OF COVID-19  Libby Znaimer is joined by David Coletto, CEO and Founding Partner of Abacus Data, Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, and Anthony Quinn,  Chief Community Officer of CARP. Ottawa has called on the big grocery retailers for a meeting to discuss how they can stabilize their food prices as inflation continues to impact Canadians. Meanwhile, In the U.S., COVID-19 infections are reaching levels comparable to that early on in the pandemic in 2020. The World Health Organization is encouraging those at higher risk (including the immunocompromised and older adults) to get their booster shots as soon as possible regardless of whether it's the latest version of the vaccine or not. So, what is happening here in Canada on the COVID-19 front? OTTAWA WANTS GROCERY RETAILERS TO STABILIZE THEIR FOOD PRICES Libby Znaimer is now joined by consumer advocate Ellen Roseman. Ottawa has called on the big grocery retailers including: Metro, Loblaw, Sobeys, Walmart and Costco for a meeting to discuss how they can stabilize their food prices. Trudeau's message: "It's not okay that our biggest grocery stores are making record profits while Canadians are struggling to put food on the table." The question is--what will come from this meeting and can Canadians really expect any change to come as inflation continues to impact us? THE STATE OF PRIMARY CARE IN CANADA HAS BEEN CHANGING: HERE'S HOW Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Nadia Alam,  family doctor and anesthetist in Georgetown Ontario and Dr. Kathleen Ross, President of the Canadian Medical Association. Research shows that family care doctors per capita is at an all time high. So, why do many Canadians still feel like access to primary care is very difficult to get?

Kathleen explains what Pelvic Floor Therapy is for both men and women, also how she integrates sexual health into her practice. You can find Kathleen @equalstandingpelvicrehab and @kathleenrossdpt

At a summit of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) in Ottawa, Health Minister Mark Holland takes part in a discussion on federal transfers and the future of health care in Canada. He is joined by Kathleen Ross, the new president of the CMA, and panel moderator Jennifer Ditchburn, president of the Institute for Research on Public Policy.Ministers Bill Blair (defence), Pascale St-Onge (Canadian Heritage), Sean Fraser (housing), Mélanie Joly (foreign affairs), and Pablo Rodriguez (transport) respond to questions from reporters in Charlottetown as a three-day meeting of the federal cabinet gets underway. They discuss the federal response to ongoing wildfires in the Northwest Territories and British Columbia, Meta's decision to block Canadian news from its platforms as wildfires continue to burn across the country, housing, inflation, and the 2024 presidential elections in the United States.

Today's podcast: More developments re Bernardo and his parole hearing. Guest: Tim Danson. Lawyer for the French and Mahaffy families. Western Canada has the goods the world needs, but Canada needs to act now to shjow that it can deliver. Op ed by guest. As well: Vancouver port strike impact on Canadian economy. Guest: Robin Guy. Vice president and deputy leader of Government relations at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Climate change is fuelling a spike in Lyme disease cases across Canada (CBC) and continuing the issue of antibiotic resistant bacteria and the global threat this poses. Former head of England's public health calls this an apocalypse waiting to happen. Guest: Jason Tetro. Microbiologist. The Germ Guy. Super Awesome Science Show podcast. We'll get into other issues as well. CMA to meet with premiers this week. Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross, president-elect CMA. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig Podcast Co-Producer – Tom McKay If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CMA to meet with premiers this week. Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross, president-elect CMA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning marketing executive with extensive experience Kathleen Ross is developing brands in the beauty, fashion, wellness, luxury, e-commerce, and retail industries. She is a Creative marketing consultant who provides solutions and supports businesses of all sizes. 00:33- About Kathleen Ross and his journey.  I am a Chief Marketing Officer and award-winning creative leader with more than 15 years of experience building brands. I have helped companies, from startups to Fortune 5000 enterprise organizations, scale their businesses and build outstanding marketing teams at all stages.  I have had the pleasure of working with some of the world's most iconic brands while leading the marketing team for Modern Luxury, including Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, and Kettle One.  Acting as your fractional CMO or Chief Brand Officer, I can help lead and assess your current marketing team as an interim leader, develop your marketing strategy and, or take an initiative across the finish line as a contract project.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Dr. Kathleen Ross, president-elect, Canadian Medical Association and family physician in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Happy Thursday, there's certainly no other occasion to be happy about on this day…, right? Top of mind for Scott today: The city's plans for the waterfront is expected to generate millions of dollars in taxes. - This week another secret police station operated by China was found in New York City. - The Sound of Music returns in June, and they've released their line up! - A new McMaster residence in the downtown core has been facing some criticism for being ‘unsustainable and not affordable”. – And SpaceX launched a 2nd rocket today… but it exploded shortly after liftoff. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Chris Phillips, Manager, Municipal Land Development Office, Planning & Economic Development Department, City of Hamilton.  Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Myles D. Rusak, CEO, Sound of Music. Vic Wojciechowska, President, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3906 Paul Delaney, Professor of Astronomy, York University. Jeff Kucharski is a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and an Adjunct Professor at Royal Roads University in Victoria, B.C.; Former Assistant Deputy Minister in the Alberta Department of Energy responsible for international energy policy, strategic planning and intergovernmental relations. Dr. Jane Boulden, Professor, Department of Political Science, Royal Military College.  Dr. Kathleen Ross, President Elect for the Canadian Medical Association. Don Kerr, Professor and Demographer, King's University College. Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast co-producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard, Jennifer McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Glen McGregor, CTV News; Marco Mendicino, Public Safety Minister; Dr. Kathleen Ross, Canadian Medical Association President-Elect; David MacNaughton, former Canadian ambassador to the U.S.; Greg MacEachern, Liberal Strategist; Garry Keller, StrategyCorp; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; Susan Delacourt, the Toronto Star; and Greg Weston, Searchlight Strategy Group.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Ottawa has defined new standards for LTC facilities, but they are not being made mandatory. What gives? Co-Founder of Canadians4LTC founder Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos joins Scott for that. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the federal government to take a hard line against the Public Service Alliance of Canada's demands – namely at 47% increase. Franco Terrezzano of the CTF has more. Almost all doctors in Canada support changes to medical licensing that would make it easier for health workers to see patients anywhere in the country, according to a new survey. CMA president-elect Dr. Kathleen Ross shares the findings of the study and the current climate in the CMA with Scott. Bill Brioux also stops in to reflect on Cindy Williams, Laverne and Shirley star, who passed at the age of 75. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos, Associate Teaching Professor at Ontario Tech University, LTC Advocate and Co-Founder of Canadians4LTC. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director. Dr. Kathleen Ross, CMA President-Elect. Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Jim Dunn, Director, Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative (CHEC) and an urban geography professor at McMaster University. Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley Show on 900CHML Columnist for the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor –Diana Weeks, David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

While this global pandemic is changing how Guiding is happening today, the Flu Epidemic in 1918 also changed Guiding! Come with us and see how the world reacted to that epidemic, and how guiding tried to make the world a place then. Then we talk about Dr. Kathleen Ross, the former president of Doctors of BC, taking a leadership role in medicine in Canada. And finally, we sing a unhygienic song - Black Socks, a favourite for all!

Chapter 1: B.C. Government to announce vaccine rollout  Are healthcare workers concerned that people will become complacent? GUEST: Dr. Kathleen Ross, President, Doctors of BC  Chapter 2: Minks test positive for COVID-19  GUEST: Victoria Shroff, Animal Law Lawyer Chapter 3: City Hall ignores pleas from tapped out taxpayers GUEST: Paul Sullivan, StepUp Volunteer, Property Tax Appraisal Expert, Managing Partner, BCS Real Estate   Chapter 4: DTES Vancouver holiday shopping event  GUEST: Christina Wong, Executive Director of Employ To Empower                 Chapter 5: Top books of the holiday season!  GUEST: Mary-Ann Yazedjian, Manager, Bookwarehouse  Chapter 6: Local entrepreneur launches “PPE vending machines” to provide the public with convenient access to hand sanitizers and face masks Maybe this has happened to you in the past-- You're out running errands and you've got a bunch of things on your mind and you realize you left your hand sanitizer or your facemask at home. Well, you might be in luck because one local entrepreneur has launched a new business that provides quick and easy access to personal protective equipment. Our show contributor Jawn Jang has more.  GUEST: Jawn Jang, Jill Bennett Show Contributor GUEST: Edvin Muminovic, entrepreneur

Chapter 1  Hot question of the day It's @jillreports' hot question of the day: @cityofvancouver is voting to allow bylaw officers to issue fines to people not practicing #socialdistancing during #COVID19 pandemic. Should people who aren't practicing proper social distancing be fined? Yes No You can vote on Twitter at @CKNW.  You can also call the CKNW Buzz Line at (604) 331-BUZZ (2899) and leave your vote there! Chapter 2 Mythbusting on COVID-19 There's a lot of information out there about COVID-19, how do we know what's true and what isn't? Guest: Dr. Mahyar Etminan, epidemiologist, drug safety expert and professor in the faculty of medicine at UBC Chapter 3 Prime Minister Trudeau announces aid for farmers impacted by COVID-19  The Canadian government is immediately moving to provide funds for farmers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the government is opening up an additional $5 billion in lending capacity for the agriculture sector. Applications can be made today through Farm Credit Canada. Guest: Reg Ens, Executive Director of the BC Agriculture Council Chapter 4 How Switzerland ended up with the second-highest coronavirus infection rate in the world Global attention is mainly focused for the moment on the grave coronavirus crisis in Italy and the accelerating crisis that is developing in New York City and across the United States. But this is a truly global pandemic with some astonishing twists that never could have been predicted. Guest: Matthew Fisher, International affairs columnist and foreign correspondent who has worked abroad for 35 years Chapter 5 Doctors of B.C. urged to stand ‘united' behind health officials in coronavirus messaging The president of Doctors of B.C. is calling on physicians across the province to unite behind the provincial health officer in their messaging during the coronavirus pandemic.  Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross, President, Doctors of BC Chapter 6 SafeCare BC  appeals for personal protective equipment SafeCare BC is calling on the public to donate personal protective equipment to help protect our health care workers.  Guest: Jennifer Lyle, CEO of SafeCare BC Chapter 7 BC Government announces $5 Billion action plan The Premier and Finance Minister announcing a five-billion-dollar 'action plan' to help people and businesses because of COVID-19. It includes 2.8 billion to be spent on helping people and services and 2.2 billion for businesses. The package includes a one-thousand dollar tax free payment to people unable to work right now. Student loan payments will be 'paused.' BC Hydro and ICBC will be working with customers to provide support deferring payments with no penalties. Premier John Horgan says "if we are to get through this, we have to focus on making sure the most vulnerable are protected." Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Chief Political Reporter Chapter 8 Vancouver mayor says fines, penalties coming to enforce coronavirus measures Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says the time for asking nicely is over. The city says it will crack down on those found to be in violation of a city order to maintain proper social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Council has passed new enforcement measures including fines of up to $50,000. The mayor says it's a serious situation. On twitter, he says "Now is the time to: Shut down, Stay put, Save lives."  Sarah Kirby-Young is a Vancouver city councillor, and she joins us now to discuss these new enforcement measures. How will they be enforced?  Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor Chapter 9 BC Girl Guides need help selling 800,000 boxes of cookies Girl Guides in BC are asking for your help with their stockpile of 800,000 boxes of Girl Guide Cookies.  Guest: Diamond Isinger, Provincial Commissioner | British Columbia, Girl Guides of Canada Chapter 10 Canada will not be sending athletes to 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo Canada refuses to send athletes to Tokyo for the 2020 Olympics games unless the games are postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus concerns. The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees are advocating for the games to be pushed back at least a year. Guest: Howard Kelsey, Canada Basketball Hall of Fame inductee and a leader in the Canadian Basketball Community.

The president of Doctors of B.C. is calling on physicians across the province to unite behind the provincial health officer in their messaging during the coronavirus pandemic.  Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross, President, Doctors of BC

Earlier this morning, Prime Minister Trudeau spoke to Canadians about new restrictions his government is putting in place to stop the spread of COVID-19. Following his announcement, Provincial chief officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, and Health Minister, Adrian Dix, gave their daily COVID-19 update. Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross, President, Doctors of BC

Chapter 1 Hot question of the day It's @jillreports's Hot question of the day: Are you working from home due to COVID-19? Yes, #socialdistancing No, not possible. No, not worried.  You can vote on Twitter at @CKNW.  You can also call the CKNW Buzz Line at (604) 331-BUZZ (2899) and leave your vote there! Chapter 2 How are businesses coping with COVID-19 COVID-19 is putting strain on a lot of people, including businesses, but they are finding ways to cope. If we're not getting calls, we can call Anita Guest: Anita Huberman, Surrey Board of Trade CEO Chapter 3 Jann Arden set to stream mini concert on Facebook to lift the spirits of Canadians in self isolation Despite the sunshine outside, COVID-19 fears have created dark times for Canadians across the country. In response, one Canadian singer/songwriter is taking measures into her own hands, and is planning to lift Canadian's spirits later today. Jann Arden announced that she will be hosting a mini concert on Facebook today at 2pm PST. She joins us now to talk about this impromptu event, and how she has been coping with COVID-19.  If you would like to watch, the concert will be streamed on the official Jann Arden Facebook page at 2pm PST. Guest: Jann Arden, Iconic Canadian singer/songwriter Chapter 4 COVID-19 recap Earlier this morning, Prime Minister Trudeau spoke to Canadians about new restrictions his government is putting in place to stop the spread of COVID-19. Following his announcement, Provincial chief officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, and Health Minister, Adrian Dix, gave their daily COVID-19 update. Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross, President, Doctors of BC Chapter 5 Three More Deaths at Lynn Valley Care Centre BC Medical Health Officer Bonnie Henry announced three more deaths at the Lynn Valley Care Centre. BC Care Providers updating our members and the public on the issue of visitors to care homes.  Guest: Daniel Fontaine, CEO, BC Care Providers Chapter 6 COVID-19 recap Earlier this morning, Prime Minister Trudeau spoke to Canadians about new restrictions his government is putting in place to stop the spread of COVID-19. Following his announcement, Provincial chief officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, and Health Minister, Adrian Dix, gave their daily COVID-19 update. Guest: Richard Zussman, Global BC Online Journalist based at the legislature

Attorney General David Eby was on the CKNW Morning Show with Simi Sara this morning and said the Doctors of BC are on-board with the no-fault insurance system.  We chat with Dr. Kathleen Ross, Doctors of BC President  

GUEST: Dr. Kathleen Ross, president of Doctors of B.C

Kathleen Ross is the author of "Bound by Destiny: A Past Life Journey to the Present" On the show Kathy talks about her interesting story of how she found her sould mate, remembering over 20 past lives! Her book hits topics of Meditation, Mental illness, Adultery, Incest, and Suicide.

Kathleen Ross & Harold Wright – Bound by Destiny. Kathleen Ross, author of "Bound by Destiny" and her husband (and past life suitor) Harold Wright talk with us today about past lives and their relationship as told in Kathleen's new book Bound by Destiny. Kathy's story has been waiting to be told for many centuries. Through her 37 year practice of meditation she has been able to remember over 20 of her past lives. At an advanced meditation course she met a lawyer whom she recognized from a past life but because of their circumstances of being already married with children they could not easily choose to be together. This mirrored many past lives where they were faced with similar obstacles. Although her story is a love story it is also a story of spiritual transformation, seeing a much larger picture than just the here and now and also having the courage to choose an authentic life against all odds. For an amazing range of empowering subjects, or if you would like to be interviewed about your metaphysical or spiritual passion, please contact us by visiting WorldofEmpowerment.com - your source for practical spirituality in a changing world! Special Guest: Kathleen Ross. Sponsored By: Twin Flame Weddings                                                                                                            Twin Flame Productions LLC Website | Newsletter | Consultations

Kathleen Ross & Harold Wright—Bound by Destiny. Kathleen Ross, author of "Bound by Destiny" and her husband (and past life suitor) Harold Wright talk with us today about past lives and their relationship as told in Kathleen's new book Bound by Destiny. Kathy's story has been waiting to be told for many centuries. Through her 37 year practice of meditation she has remembered over 20 of her past lives. At an advanced meditation course, she met a lawyer whom she recognized from a past life, but because of their circumstances of being already married with children, they could not easily choose to be together. This mirrored many past lives where they faced similar obstacles. Although her story is a love story, it is also a story of spiritual transformation, seeing a much larger picture than just the here and now and also having the courage to choose an authentic life against all odds. For an amazing range of empowering subjects, or if you would like to be interviewed about your metaphysical or spiritual passion, please contact us by visiting https://WorldofEmpowerment.com - your source for practical spirituality in a changing world! Special Guest: Kathleen Ross. Sponsored By: Twin Flame Weddings https://twinflameweddings.com