Podcast appearances and mentions of Nathan Phillips Square

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis communications expert Discuss: 1 - TDSB cancels Truth and Reconciliation Day field trips to Nathan Phillips Square citing ‘abundance of caution'   2 - Billy Bishop airport ‘disappointed' with city staff recommendations to not extend lease 3 - Canada's fertility rate has hit a record low. What's behind the drop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis communications expert Discuss: 1 - TDSB cancels Truth and Reconciliation Day field trips to Nathan Phillips Square citing ‘abundance of caution'   2 - Billy Bishop airport ‘disappointed' with city staff recommendations to not extend lease 3 - Canada's fertility rate has hit a record low. What's behind the drop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Host Scott Reid breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: ·         Ritesh Kotak, a cybersecurity expert, joins Scott to go over the massive and worldwide Microsoft IT outage. ·         Scott recaps historical moments that have happened on July 19th throughout history. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Chris Day, President of Winston Wilmont, and Sabrina Grover, a Senior Advisor with Spark Advocacy and NorthStar Public Affairs. Trump's speech, and rumors of Biden stepping down on Sunday. Is this the best call for the Democrats? Travel, banking and businesses take a direct hit after s software bug causes worldwide IT chaos. It seems easy for our current system to descend into anarchy. Are we too reliant on our technological foundations? Is a potential Cabinet shuffle later this summer enough to start turning the polls in the Liberals' favour? More than a dozen Liberal MPs are not running in the next election, so what does that signal about the party's position? Jenn McElvie wants to rename the route from Nathan Phillips Square to Rogers Centre ‘Taylor Swift Way'. Is this a good idea or bad idea? And if you could, what star would you rename something after?

Keeping with yearly tradition, the Leafs took their talents outdoors on Thursday for their annual practice at Nathan Phillips Square. Join Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill as they dissect the latest surrounding the team, plus they look ahead to the fourth and final rendition of the Battle Of Ontario on Saturday Night in Kanata. Additionally, the incomparable Ryan Whitney of Spittin' Chiclets drops by for a chat.This episode is brought to you by Betano. Check it out https://www.betano.caYou can find the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401Follow us on Instagram @TLNDCFollow us on Twitter @TLNDCFollow us on Facebook @TheLeafsNation.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The parents of a seven-year-old with autism are demanding answers after he wandered from his Ajax school in only a t-shirt in January; Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says a historic 9.5 per cent property tax increase is necessary to build back a liveable city; and, whether it's the fan fair or the ice rink at Nathan Phillips Square, the NHL says there's something for everyone this All-Star weekend.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL:  TORONTO MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW'S SKATE PARTY DISRUPTED BY PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTESTERS Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre who also served as a health minister and deputy Premier and Andrew Cash, Former NDP MP, Toronto-Davenport district. This week: Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's skating party at Nathan Phillips Square was disrupted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces criticism for his latest vacation to Jamaica. TORONTO COUNCILLORS CALL ON OTTAWA TO INVESTIGATE ARSON OF JEWISH BUSINESS AS ACT OF TERRORISM Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillors James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre, and Mike Colle, Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence. Both City Councillors on the program today are calling on Ottawa to investigate the vandalism of a Jewish-owned business in North York, International Delicatessen Foods (IDF for short), as a potential act of terrorism. Both of their wards are home to a large Jewish community. They also react to the situation whereby a Toronto Police Officer handed over a coffee to a pro-Palestinian protester which drew plenty of backlash including from some of our elected politicians like Councillor Pasternak and Liberal MP Marco Mendicino. HUNDREDS OF FLIGHTS CANCELED DUE TO BOEING PLANE ISSUES Libby Znaimer is joined by John Gradek, a faculty lecturer at McGill University in Montreal and a former executive with Air Canada and Dr. Karl Moore, an Airline Industry Analyst and Professor at McGill University. Some Airlines have had to ground their planes in the U.S. Here's why. 

IntroductionHey friends and fam, it's J-Mart and this is State of Health. Today we're delving into the journey of my 2023 New Year's resolution to run a half marathon in 2 hours or less (meaning a pace of 5:42 min/km or faster) without incurring an injury. Why, you might ask? Well, besides the typical "new year, new me" vibe, I decided to take up running as a strategic move to improve my endurance for when I'm playing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I wanted to use cross-training to boost my performance on the mats, and what better way than getting outside and clocking in kilometers?Now, let's rewind a bit. About a decade ago, I took a swing at a full marathon, but due to lack of appropriate preparation I had to throw in the towel at the 30 km mark. Fast forward to today, and the half marathon became the first step of a multi-year plan to take another shot at that elusive full marathon. Join me as I share the details of my training process and the lessons I learned, the race day experience, the results and my insights.BackgroundBefore we dive into the specifics of my half marathon training, let's quickly go over how I arrived at this particular goal. Quick shout-out if you've already listened to my State of Health #19 podcast with my personal trainer friend Daniel Yores where we talked about our fitness goals for 2023, why we wanted to go for those goals specifically and how we planned to accomplish them. Despite having different objectives, our approaches were surprisingly similar. You can catch the full podcast and glean some actionable fitness advice by clicking here. It's worth a listen for some fitness inspo!Specifically, my goal was to run the Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon in 2 hours or less without hurting myself. Beyond the finish line, this goal was about enhancing my cardiovascular fitness to up my game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Running was simply the method I used to boost my endurance, a key player for success on the Jiu-Jitsu mats. Running was also a good fit specifically for me because of my previous failed attempt at running a full marathon. My last attempt was a rushed endeavor, lacking the depth of knowledge on effective training strategies. The completion of a full marathon is an unfinished chapter of my life that I wish to close by applying my newly acquired knowledge to train effectively and efficiently and being wise enough to have a multi-year approach to ensure that I'm fully prepared. 2023 was the year of the half marathon and 2024 will be the year to complete a full.Now, let's talk about how I came up with this goal specifically. Well, I applied the SMART goal approach. SMART is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely. It is used to guide goal setting to make sure goals are clear and reachable. Let's go over it together.Specific: I defined who, what, when, where, and why. The goal had clear answers for all these questions.Measurable: I set clear metrics – 21.1 km, aiming for less than 2 hours, and steering clear of injuries.Achievable: Many others have accomplished a similar goal successfully. I've got resources such as trails nearby and home training equipment and the knowledge and plan to do the same.Realistic: With a generous 7-month timeline I felt confident I would be prepared even while training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu more frequently than running.Timely: The Toronto Waterfront race day was scheduled for October 15th. It lit a fire under me, keeping the goal time-bound.Besides my previous training experience, I had two new influential figures shaping my running training, David Weck and Dr. Matt Minard. David Weck, the man behind the BOSU ball, has been a digital mentor of mine for a few years as I've followed him on Instagram (@thedavidweck) and slowly absorbed the concept of the spinal engine for balanced locomotion. Dr. Matt Minard, on the other hand, a Physical Therapist who I came across on Instagram (@learn.2.run) at the beginning of this year, taught me to economize movement to maximize distance. I'll get more specific about exactly what techniques I learned from each individual later on in the post/podcast.TrainingIn crafting a plan to run the Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon in two hours, I divided my training into four phases spanning seven months. During the initial phase, lasting two months, my focus would be on building a robust foundation. The plan was to do weight training 2-3 times a week and start a consistent running routine, gradually increasing distance from 5 to 10 km. The plan for the subsequent phase was to discontinue weight training to focus on increasing the distance of runs to 15 km in one run and 21 km accumulated in one week. Next, I would transition to a six-week speedwork and peak training phase by adding hill sprints and completing at least one slow 21 km run outside of the 2 hour limit. Finally, the last phase of the plan was a 2 week tapering phase aimed to optimize readiness by reducing mileage. Half Marathon Training Plan4 phases: 7 monthsPhase 1: Build Foundation- 8 weeksPhase 2: Build Endurance - 12 weeksPhase 3: Speedwork and Peak Training - 6 weeksPhase 4: Taper - 2 weeksBuild Foundation - 8 weeks* Build muscular endurance for major leg muscles (quads, hip flexors, glutes and adductors) with strength training ideally 2-3x per week 20-30 minute sessions* Get body used to running (tissue resiliency)* Establish a consistent running routine of short runs ideally 2x per week* Gradually increase running distance of one of the runs from 5 to 10 km by the end of the phase * Don't worry about speed, do easy recovery jogging, conversational pace to keep runs in Zone 2 (60-70% of your maximum heart rate, 190 max HR - 114-133)Build Endurance - 12 weeks* Maintain running routine and add short runs when schedule allows* Focus on building cardiovascular fitness with at least 1 long distance run (10-15 km) per week* Increase weekly mileage to 21 km by the end of the phase * Keep runs in Zone 2Speedwork and Peak Training - 6 weeks* Incorporate hill sprints into running routine at least 1x per week* Keep 1 long distance run per week at Zone 2 pace* Complete one 21 km run in over 2 hour time limit by end of the phaseTaper - 2 weeks* Reduce weekly mileage and distance of individual runs to 5 km or less at Zone 2 pacePutting theory into action, I started the Foundation phase in early March with these short strength training sessions minimum 3 days a week.App:A. Squat to forward fold 1x10B. Downward dog to upward dog 1x10Main: (pick one)A1. Weighted squat variation 3x15-20A2. Weighted lunge variation 3x10-15/sideB. KB Swing variation 3-10x10orA1. Weighted deadlift variation 3x15-20A2. Weighted single leg squat variation 3x10-15/sideB.  KB clean/snatch variations 3-10x10Dessert: (pick one)A. Calf raise variation 1x20-100B. Tibialis raise variation 1x20-100orA. Hip flexor raise variation 1x20-100B. Hamstring curl variation 1x20-100The program primarily aimed to build muscular endurance and enhance tissue resilience, focusing specifically on lower body joints. I accumulated a high volume by programming high rep ranges for bilateral and unilateral squats, deadlifts and lunges. I varied training speeds by combining slow and controlled movements with explosive kettlebell swings, cleans and snatches. Each session concluded with two max effort single joint exercises targeting either ankles, knees or hips. These workouts were designed to be time-efficient, considering my constrained schedule. Additionally, I performed a daily set of 100 bodyweight squats and incorporated supplementary stretches for leg muscles as needed. Here is a list of the key stretches I employed:Stretches: 3 x 60-120 secondsCouch stretch for quads and hip flexors Forward fold for hamstringsPancake for adductorsPigeon for glutesDownward dog and half kneeling lunge for calves In less than four weeks I was starting to feel the effects of strength training on my body which coincided with a significant improvement in the weather allowing me to begin outdoor runs. I went on my first run on March 24th, initiating a sequence of 22 slow training runs, interspersed with four hill sprints in the Peaking phase. My preparation also encompassed a short trail run organized by 5 Peaks Adventures, all leading up to the half marathon on October 15th.Throughout the 7 months, I maintained a rhythm of about one run per week which was less than ideal but proved sufficient for my needs while also accommodating my twice-weekly commitments to Jiu-Jitsu. I strategically expanded the distance covered during my runs by incorporating 'consolidation' runs of similar or shorter distances. Notably, I increased the distance immediately after a single consolidation run five times and after two consolidation runs four times.My average pace during runs was intentionally slow, aligning with my goal of completing the half marathon without incurring an injury. Risk of injury is always higher at higher speeds so I remained slow. I also determined that I would follow the 80/20 principle and use 80% of my training on slow Zone 2 runs where the goal is to keep the heart rate below 140 bpm and 20% to Zone 5, involving hill sprints that approached my maximum heart rate. For improved cardiovascular adaptations I practiced nasal breathing during more than 80% of my slow Zone 2 runs.The pace of my initial 5 km run, the most frequently repeated distance in my training (10 out of 22), was 8:52 and (to my surprise) it improved to 5:14 on my final run before the race. The fastest pace I achieved for long distance runs above 10 km was 6:19 for an 11 km run on June 10th. Starting mid August, I incorporated sprints on a short, steep hill near where I live which perfectly loops back on a gentle trail down the hill to a field below. I would sprint up the hill with maximum effort and slowly walk down the trail, ensuring I resumed running only when my heart rate dropped below 140 bpm. After 6 loops up and down the hill I would get sufficiently exhausted and return home. Unlike my slow Zone 2 runs, I did not employ nasal breathing during sprints to enable maximal effort with an open mouth. While the hill sprints were an all-out affair, judging the intensity of the slow Zone 2 runs proved to be a very subjective task. Seeking a more objective approach, I created a points system to evaluate the intensity of each run by factoring in two crucial data points: average pace and duration, resulting in a numerical value termed "Run Intensity."Run Intensity = (Points for Average Pace) + (Points for Run Duration)Points for Run Duration is easy. It's simply the number of minutes it took to complete the run. To calculate the Points for Average Pace, convert the pace to a 3-digit number and subtract from 1000. By doing so we reverse the scale, ensuring that faster paces result in higher points, aligning with the goal of correlating higher intensity with greater numerical values in the Run Intensity calculation. This approach provides a clear and standardized method for evaluating the intensity of each run, making it easier to compare runs and track progress over time.Taking my first run on March 24th as an example, which lasted 46 minutes with an 8:52 pace, we convert the pace to a 3-digit number (852) and apply the formula:Run Intensity for March 24th = 1000 − 852 + 46 =194Here's another example from October 10th of the last 5 km run I did with a pace of 5:14 in 26 minutes a few days before the race. This run gave me a glimmer of hope that I could possibly reach my goal of completing the half marathon in under 2 hours.Run Intensity for October 10th = 1000 - 514 + 26 = 512I want to share one more example to give a good idea of how this scale works in case you want to use a similar system for keeping track of your runs.On September 20th, I ran my longest training run of 21 km with a deliberately slow pace of 6:54 for 2 hours and 25 minutes. Run Intensity for September 20th (21 km training run) = 1000 - 654 + 145 = 491Interestingly the Run Intensity score for this half marathon training run, while significantly high, is actually lower than the score for the 5 km run on October 10th because the pace is more than a minute and a half per kilometer slower than that short run. This formula significantly prioritizes the impact of running pace on intensity because I had a time limit component to my goal. You could formulate personal ways to calculate Points for Average Pace and Duration that give each category different weighting based on your goals. Perhaps weighting the run duration more by simply doubling the minutes in the calculation would serve you better for calculating Run Intensity. Lastly, I noted that Calories burned during each run could also be used as an indicator of Run Intensity, however they were less helpful specifically for me because of the significant inherent duration bias in that calculation.  The table below lists the average pace, duration, calories and calculated Run Intensity for each Zone 2 run, with instances of achieving new personal bests highlighted. Initially, improvements in running pace led to new records in Run Intensity points, but eventually, as the pace plateaued, run duration had to be increased to break the points record. It's crucial to note that, for sustainable training and injury prevention, significant improvements were made in either pace or duration, but not both simultaneously. Running Techniques I LearnedAs someone who never had a track and field coach to assess my running technique, this training cycle really forced me to think deeply about the intricacies of running. My understanding of running mechanics was significantly enhanced by principles I learned from David Weck and Dr. Matt Minard, thus refining my running technique to optimize speed and endurance.Let's start with a simple definition: running is rapid locomotion on feet. In contrast to walking, the main difference is that in running there's a brief period where both feet come off the ground. While some vertical movement is unavoidable, Dr. Matt Minard's cue “to push with the tush” reminds me to push the earth backwards using glutes to minimize vertical movement and maximize horizontal propulsion.Another valuable insight from Dr. Matt Minard is to hinge from the ankles, leaning forward such that the torso is angled between 12 and 1 o'clock on a clock's face. By doing so I harness gravity to work in my favor, creating forward motion without energy expenditure.One crucial tip from Dr. Matt Minard was incorporating heel striking into my runs. Previously I favored exclusively forefoot striking to leverage the Achilles tendon for a bounce. However, I didn't realize that by doing so I was slowing myself down unnecessarily. In essence, running is a continuous interplay of acceleration and deceleration as one leg pushes the ground back to propel you forward and increase speed while the other leg lands and absorbs the ground to decrease speed. Heel striking minimizes braking, facilitating a quicker transition back to acceleration. Gliding forward with a heel strike is self-evidently more efficient than striking with a forefoot when we consider walking. Landing on the floor with your forefoot while walking slows down the forward glide and creates an awkward Elmer Fudd like movement. The only time we normally use the forefoot as the first point of contact with the ground is when we walk down a set of stairs which make sense because we need to slow down our speed as we descend down to prevent a fall. For my runs now, I strategically employ both heel and forefoot striking based on the terrain—heel striking for flat surfaces or uphill climbs and forefoot striking for descents, minimizing impact on ankles and knees. This nuanced understanding has allowed me to run faster and save precious energy for extended runs.Dr. Matt Minard's insights provided a solid foundation for running mechanics but what I learned from David Weck added another layer of more in-depth understanding of balanced locomotion. Let's start with another definition. During a run, that leg absorbing the ground then transitioning to pushing the ground back can be summed up by three words: land, load and launch. It's important to have this framework and understand that when our body position is out of balance it's much harder to land, load and launch. That's why the key to efficient running is balanced locomotion with “head over foot” as the main cue to make that happen. As popularized in “The Spinal Engine” by Serge Gracovetsky, I believe that the spine is the primary engine that makes us move. Gait, generally, and running, specifically, are not simply a function of the legs only but of the whole body. If you search “walking with no legs” in YouTube, you'll come across this video of a double leg amputee walking with no prosthetics by using his spine to create a short and long side and counter rotating shoulders and hips to each other to make locomotion happen. This is exactly what the “head over foot” cue, which I got from David Weck, accomplishes without so many words. If you position your head over your foot right at landing, the spine creates a long and short side and the hips and shoulders counter rotate but you also achieve a state of balance on each step. Therefore, there is no wasted energy to land, load and launch making your running more fluid and energy efficient so you can add distance. One thing I personally noticed right away when I started to run with the “head over foot” cue in mind was my hip felt easier to extend as far as possible and more natural. To further amplify the rebound effect in the load and launch phase, I incorporated the techniques of double down pulsing and wringing the wrists from David Weck. These are difficult subjects to try to unwind in this format but I'll do my best. Let's start with the double down pulse. When you perform a double down pulse, both hands are moving down during the split seconds before the foot touches the ground. Here's what that looks like. The goal of the techniques is to use the upper body to deliver more total force into the ground. As I already said, we want to push the ground back and maximize horizontal propulsion, however some vertical movement is unavoidable. By moving both hands down right before the foot touches the ground, we increase the vertical rebound which gives more time for greater horizontal propulsion. Essentially, the double down pulse makes me apply as much force into the ground as possible and connects my upper and lower body in synchrony for running.Wringing the wrists or the spiraling action of the arms is harder to explain so I recommend you to check out this post by David Weck himself about it. In short, the arms alternate between fully spiraling internally and externally to integrate upper body fascia with legs and feet for optimal running.As I was incorporating these principles into my running, I began practicing rope flow to enable my body to have better timing and balance for rotating my spine for head over foot locomotion. What is rope flow? It's a movement practice that takes away the “jump” component from using the jump rope so that the body is forced to rotate with every rep thus creating a dynamic practice that swiftly reinforces the lessons learned from David Weck. It's really fun to practice and has been a welcomed addition to my daily movement practice.By integrating these insights from Dr. Matt Minard and David Weck, my running technique evolved profoundly. Dr. Minard's emphasis on 'pushing with the tush' and ankle hinging provided a solid foundation, optimizing efficiency through strategic foot striking. David Weck's techniques, including 'head over foot,' 'double down pulse,' and 'wringing the wrists,' added depth, fostering balanced and energy-efficient strides. The rope flow practice solidified these lessons, contributing to a feeling of confidence as the half marathon approached. Having said all that, besides training and refining my running technique, navigating the path toward my half marathon goal also entailed managing health challenges as they arose. While my initial concerns centered on the possibility of injuries from Jiu-Jitsu sidelining me, a less anticipated hurdle emerged in mid-September. A seemingly routine respiratory illness took a drastic turn, triggering gastrointestinal distress that persisted for weeks. Stomach pain became a constant feeling, disrupting my nutrition and resulting in a significant 10 pounds weight loss. Luckily this happened during a planned taper period of my training, however even a slow 5 km run at this time felt like a Herculean effort, erasing months of progress. I feared I would have to cancel the half marathon run putting reaching my goal in jeopardy, but miraculously, a week before the scheduled run on October 15th, I began to recover. As my health significantly improved, I achieved my fastest pace in a 5 km run, just days before the scheduled half marathon. This unexpected health saga added a layer of uncertainty to my journey, testing both my physical resilience and mental fortitude. As I approached the half marathon, a deep sense of gratitude welled within me—for the recovery, the opportunity to run, and the chance to break that two-hour goal I set for myself.Race Day and ResultsRace day began at 7 am as I woke up and packed my bag with essentials like a water bottle and pre-run snacks. With my kids safely in the care of their grandparents, I could focus on the upcoming race. After a light breakfast of yogurt and berries, I quickly made my way to the subway station to catch the first train to the race start line near Nathan Phillips Square. During the journey, I practiced breathing exercises to ease any lingering nervousness.Before handing my bag to the event organizers and heading to the start line, I adhered to my pre-run ritual of consuming a large tablespoon of honey with Himalayan pink salt in order to remain hydrated and run without feeling thirsty. In lieu of a spoon, I used apple slices to scoop all the honey and salt into my mouth, followed by drinking at least half the water in my water bottle. I wanted to recreate these familiar conditions of how I trained for race day so that I would not need to stop at any water stations throughout the course because I hate the feeling of water sloshing back and forth inside me when I drink mid-run.I also consumed a sports drink called HVMN just before the race. It's a caffeine and sugar-free drink that provides the body with ketone esters as an added source of energy to boost performance. Ketones are an efficient source of energy that become available to the body when we fast or significantly restrict carbohydrate consumption to induce ketosis. Consuming the drink induces a short period of ketosis without fasting or carb restriction. I had bought and tried this ketone ester drink many years ago with a positive outcome but had one bottle remaining. It worked equally well this time as low energy levels were never part of the race and I attribute the ketone ester energy drink in large part to that success. The boost of energy from the bottle had a lasting effect that remained with me for the whole race. Note that ketone esters are different from popular ketone salt supplements in that they provide a stereospecific isoform of ketones making them more potent. The only negative about the ketone esters is their bad taste which also lingers for a while. At the start line, I felt energized and anxious to get going. I was surrounded by a sea of runners where I had little personal space but found peace knowing we were all about to embark on a collective journey. My opening km was intentionally the slowest of the entire run at 5:49, allowing me to gauge the average pace needed to achieve my 2-hour goal. Once confident, I turned on the jets and completed the first third with relative ease at an average pace of 5:08. At one point I noticed that my Achilles tendon felt a little sensitive after a long downhill stretch leading to the waterfront where I was mainly forefoot striking. Once I reached the waterfront, the ground became flat and I switched to heel striking which made the pain go away. Later on, when I switched back to forefoot striking the sensitivity was gone.Navigating the middle section, I strategically maintained a slower pace of 5:25, resisting the urge to go too fast as I anticipated a significant slow down during the last third of the run. I remember feeling pleased to reach the 14 km mark and knowing that only the last third of the race remained. My average pace continued to slow down to 5:28 from 14-20 km as muscle soreness especially in my right hamstring made itself really apparent.Despite physical fatigue finally setting in, my mental focus persisted thanks in large part to the music I was listening to. Fuelled by my favourite album, Daft Punk's Alive 2007, and the cheering crowd of people all along the race track, equipped with funny signs and motivating words, I was in a positive mindset to finish strong. I unleashed a full sprint for the last km, passing every competitor in sight and setting a pace of 4:13—over a minute below the average pace for the entire half marathon at 5:24.I completed the race in 1:53:48, six minutes under my 2-hour goal. This was by far my most intense run all season and I was glad I saved it for race day.InsightsHere are a few insights I've gained now that the training season and half marathon are completed.Let's first address the most important reason why I personally set goals—to improve, to get better, to adapt. Adaptation is a keystone to the whole goal-setting process. At the onset, this goal was beyond my current capabilities, but I firmly believed that, with the right training plan, my body could Adapt and surpass its existing limits. Armed with training knowledge and experience, I crafted a plan tailored to my specific needs.Once I started the training plan, I realized my ideal training frequency wasn't feasible. However, despite being able to train only once a week, I observed continual progress that brought me closer to reaching my goal. Adapting the training plan to make it more sustainable is equally important as the adaptations your body makes in response to the training plan. The importance of flexibility in pursuit of long-term goals can not be emphasized enough.Another way of being flexible is being resilient in the face of adversity. Getting sick near the end of the training cycle, as I did, felt like a significant blow, casting doubt on the progress I had made. I had to have faith that when I recovered, I would be the version of myself with adaptations from executing the training plan. Adaptation is not only about crafting the perfect plan but also about having the resilience to navigate unexpected obstacles and trusting the body's innate capacity to rebound, recover, and ultimately adapt.It's also important to adopt a holistic approach to reaching your goals. Complementing the physical training, my diet and nutrition were held to high standards, ensuring my body received optimal fuel for performance and recovery. On the mental front, injecting an element of enjoyment into the training, despite running not being my favourite activity, helped me stay motivated and engaged throughout the process. Focusing on my breathing during runs created a profound mind-body connection and fostered mental focus capable of reaching the goal.A major shift in my thinking with regard to running was realizing I could glide better with a heel strike. Initially, I adhered strictly to forefoot striking in my running technique, but thanks Dr. Matt Minard, I embraced a more versatile approach and integrated both heel and forefoot striking into my training. This shift allowed me to leverage multiple strategies, adapting my running style based on varying terrains, speeds, and conditions. By acknowledging the importance of versatility in foot striking, I enhanced my adaptability and my body's resilience by adapting to the different forces produced by the different striking patterns.My ultimate insight from adopting multiple strategies is that there is no right or wrong technique to running. To me, running technique is an outcome of the interaction between the unique individual and the unique location where the run is occurring. Not only does running technique constantly change with changes in terrain and other environmental conditions but is also influenced by changes in the runner's goals and motivations and even skeletal structure.If there is no right or wrong running technique, that underscores the importance of managing the intensity and frequency of training sessions to allow for the body's adaptation and growth without reaching a breaking point. Drawing an analogy to the skin, when stress is applied gradually, the skin builds resilience in the form of a callus, whereas a blister forms when a sudden and excessive stress is applied. While perfecting running mechanics undoubtedly contributes to efficiency, the intensity of each run determines how close you get to unleashing excessive stress that the body is not ready for, resulting in acute injury or the proverbial blister.There is a delicate balance between stress and injury, as given the right dosage of stress at regular intervals, the body can flourish and adapt to new capacity. It's a reassuring perspective, knowing that the commitment to consistent training holds the key to unlocking the body's incredible adaptive potential.During my half marathon run, I took note of runners of all different shapes and sizes and age groups displaying unique running techniques. Many of the people I noted, I thought, were exhibiting inefficient techniques, yet a handful were running as fast as I was, some even faster. The diverse running techniques I witnessed really highlighted the adaptability of the human body. As I was running, I was thinking about how the beauty of running lies not just in the pursuit of a singular perfect form but in the individualized journey of adaptation and growth.ConclusionCompleting the half marathon has been a fun journey that has filled me with a profound sense of accomplishment and a thirst for more. I have more appreciation than ever for the incredible capacity of the human body to adapt to stress and stimuli. I look forward to restarting the process for the full marathon journey and embracing the new cycle of growth and adaptation. I encourage others to take on similar physical challenges appropriate to their capabilities. I invite you, the reader, to set your sights on a challenging goal that is beyond your current limits. It doesn't have to be to run a half marathon like I did, but it can be. The beauty of embarking on such a pursuit is not just in the physical achievement but in the transformative process you must undertake. The flexibility and resilience you must display throughout the process of growth and adaptation becomes a permanent fixture in your persona, fostering a mindset and a belief in your ability to overcome obstacles.The many different running techniques I noted during the race also underscored to me the individualized nature of accomplishing challenging goals. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to success, and each individual takes a unique path to discover the incredible potential that lies within. Just remember to embrace the journey and adapt to it.QUESTIONWhat is the longest distance you could run in 2 hours?Time codes0:00 - Start0:41 - Introduction1:48 - Background5:30 - Training11:19 - Running Techniques I Learned20:47 - Race Day and Results25:49 - Insights31:07 - Conclusion32:38 - OutroConnect with J-Mart on Social MediaNostr - npub1cqfrrgxs6mwpl2xpmh2kzw322qv2n0e4r65jllzncv65krmvwhnsct3p5uEmail - jmartfit@substack.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmartfit/ ​X - https://twitter.com/jmartfit Facebook - https://fb.me/jmartmoves ​Medium - https://jmartwrites.medium.com/Also listen to JMART CAST, my Monday Morning Bitcoin Podcast about physical and financial health. 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The leaders of Canada's major political parties have unanimously condemned the Hamas attacks on Israel. And a True North exclusive has revealed that a senior advisor to a Liberal cabinet minister shared an Instagram post condoning Palestinian “revolutionary violence” and using a hashtag calling for the destruction of Israel. Plus, just days after the deadly Hamas attacks on Israel which killed hundreds of Israeli civilians, jubilant pro-Palestinian protesters staged a large unsanctioned gathering outside Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square on Monday. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than 600 Air Canada pilots picketed for better wages at Toronto Pearson airport; Students from across Toronto visited Nathan Phillips Square to pay respects to the lessons and impact of residential schools; and, as B.C. brings back mandatory masking in hospitals and LTCs, many are wondering if Ontario will follow suit.

Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre will be hosting the 6th annual Indigenous Legacy Gathering at Nathan Phillips Square on September 29 & 30. The event will kick off at 7 a.m. with a lighting of the fire ceremony, everyone is welcome to participate and pray.  This event honours the diversity of all indigenous cultures on Turtle Island (Canada, America and South America).

This week on the show, rabble labour reporter Gabriela Calguay-Casuga sits down with Laura Sullivan, a spokesperson from On2Ottawa.  “We are ordinary Canadians stepping into nonviolent civil disobedience to get urgent government action on the climate crisis, starting with the formation of a permanent, professional national firefighting agency sized to meet the enormity of the crisis.  The climate crisis is real and it is now. We face the consequences daily. Canadians are dealing with fire, flood and drought because our governments have been failing us for decades. Until we zero our emissions it will keep getting worse.” – https://on2ottawa.ca/   On2Ottawa is calling on the government to implement a National Firefighting Agency that trains and employs 50 000 firefighters, and legally binding citizen's assemblies to address the climate crisis. The campaign is in the midst of its first action phase, disrupting traffic to call for action on these demands.  Sullivan has been with On2Ottawa since its creation early this year. She's been arrested twice, for painting Woolly the Mammoth, a statue in the Royal BC Museum, and painting the iconic "Toronto" sign in Nathan Phillips Square to draw attention to the On2Ottawa campaign.  If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.   

We open with the case of Constable Michael Brisco of the Windsor Police Service. With the help of the Justice Centre, he is appealing his conviction for Discreditable Conduct resulting from his donation to the Freedom Convoy. There follows a discussion about free speech and the elites, and a review of the Canada Day fireworks controversies in cities across the country. We finish by parsing a recent column and court case that suggest the era of the courts reading new rights into the Charter is over.Justice Centre, Jun 1, 2023: Windsor Officer Appealing his Conviction for Making a $50 Donation to the Freedom ConvoySupreme Court of Canada, May 18, 2004: Harper v. Canada (Attorney General)CBC, Feb 7, 2022: Court grants injunction to silence honking in downtown Ottawa for 10 daysDavid Kupelian in WND, May 29, 2023: Why today's elites literally can't stand free speechDaniel Klein in the Brownstone Institute, May 31, 2023: Misinformation Is a Word We Use to Shut You UpGlobal News, May 22, 2023: Calgary's Canada Day fireworks pilot not a council decision: councillorCityNews, May 24, 2023: Criticism continues over Calgary's choice to can Canada Day fireworksTrue North, May 25, 2023: City of Calgary folds, reinstates firework show following outrageCTV News, May 25, 2023: Vancouver mayor 'incredibly disappointed' in port authority's decision to cancel Canada Day fireworksCTV News, May 23, 2023: Canada Day celebrations cancelled at Nathan Phillips Square this year. Here's whyCTV News, May 26, 2023: 'A fractious history': Planning of Canada Day festivities sparks controversyJohn Ivison in The National Post, Jun 2, 2023: A harsh rebuke from the bench for a Supreme Court on the 'loose'CanLII, Jan 20, 2023: Boloh 1(A) v. Canada, 2023 FC 98 (CanLII)Supreme Court of Canada, Nov 5, 2020: Quebec (Attorney General) v. 9147-0732 Québec inc.Supreme Court of Canada, Apr 24, 1985: R. v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd.Justice Centre, Aug 11, 2020: Baker et. al. v. Canada (Passports)Theme Music "Carpay Diem" by Dave StevensSupport the show

We're walking towards a mayoral election nobody asked for or really wants. However, this campaign matters. On April 3rd, 640 Toronto broadcast live from Nathan Phillips Square as candidates began to file their paperwork with the clerk's office. Listen as Alex Pierson talks to some of the women and men vying to be Toronto's next mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Ave Podcast, we present the 2023 State of the Raptors Address, the annual podcast episode that breaks down the Raptors current journey during this NBA season. We break down whether the Raps need to trade or keep Fred VanVleet; the future direction of the franchise and who the team should be built around; has Nick Nurse started to lose the locker room; is it still “Masai We Trust” season in the GTA; plus if we believe in Jacob Poetl; how far/close the Raps are from having their fans partying at Nathan Phillips Square again; and literally everything else Raptors. Of course, we end the podcast with our thoughts on Ja Morant. This is the Raptors conversation that you need. Please enjoy. *Check out all the past #SOTRA episodes from2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Lauren O'Neil, Senior News Editor of BlogTO, David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto, and Councillor James Pasternak of Ward 6 York Centre. In the news: this week Ottawa announced that it would implement a $500 one-time rent subsidy for low income renters as part of the Canada Housing Benefit program. This would be initiated by the end of the year should it receive parliamentary approval and royal ascent to become legislation. Meanwhile, here in Toronto, mayoral candidate Gil Penalosa was booted out of Nathan Phillips Square by security while announcing his housing platform. Our panel reacts to the latest. ---- NEW LTC REGULATIONS BY FORD GOVERNMENT Libby Znaimer is now joined by Cathryn Hoy, President of the Ontario Nurses Association, NDP MPP (Niagara Falls) Wayne Gates followed by David Musyj, CEO of Windsor Regional Hospital. In the news: the Ford government announced specific regulations pertaining to Bill 7 this week. Patients awaiting transfer to a long-term care home may be moved to a location not of their choosing up to 150 km away if they are in Northern Ontario and 70 km away if they are in Southern Ontario. If they refuse this, they will be required to pay $400 per day. David supports this move saying that: "the status quo cannot continue" ---- CANADA'S CHIEF HERALD JOINS THE PROGRAM Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Samy Khalid, Canada's Chief Herald. Today: we introduce our listeners to Canada's Chief Herald. Have you ever even heard of a Chief Herald? Last week, he announced the proclamation of King Charles III as Canada's new head of state. Dr. Khalid explains the protocol around the historic announcement and what his role actually entails. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Hundreds of Ukrainian Canadians and their supporters rallied at Nathan Phillips Square in response to Russia attacking Ukraine; Durham police identified the woman found dead in Pickering as a long-term care advocate; and, news of the closure of a popular Toronto patty shop prompted an offer from Drake to save it.

Libby Znaimer is joined by David Cravit, Vice President of Zoomer Media and Chief Membership Officer at CARP, Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. In the news: The province has extended the deadline for long-term care staff to get their full COVID-19 vaccination. The deadline was originally set for today but is now on December 13. Our Zoomer Squad weighs in on this and more. ---- DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK'S WHO'S HUNGRY REPORT Libby Znaimer is joined by Talia Bronstein, the VP of Research and Advocacy for the Daily Bread Food Bank and the author of the Who's Hungry report. In their new report, the Daily Bread Food Bank revealed that there were a record 1.45 million visits to Toronto food banks in the last year. Talia breaks down the report numbers in greater detail. ---- ONTARIO NURSES PROTEST PROVINCE'S BILL 124 Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Doris Grinspun , CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) & Nancy Halupa, an Emergency Registered Nurse in the GTA and founder of Nursewithsign416. Ontario nurses gathered at Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square this past Sunday to protest the Ford government's Bill 124 which puts a cap on wage increases for public sector workers including nurses. The RNAO is calling on the government to repeal the bill. Our guests weigh in on the latest. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Les Eglises face au drame des enfants autochtones au Canada L'héritage missionnaire des musées suisses Les juifs dʹailleurs: les juifs dʹAzerbaïdjan (5/6) Photo: Canada, Toronto, Dimanche 30-05-2021. Rassemblement à Nathan Phillips Square de natifs et leurs soutiens a Toronto après quʹaient été retrouves les restes de 215 enfants autochtones sur le site dʹun ancien pensionnat indien a Kamloops en Colombie britannique.

Les restes de 215 enfants autochtones ont été retrouvés sur le site dʹun ancien pensionnat catholique à Kamloops, en Colombie-Britannique. Durant près dʹun siècle, 130'000 enfants ont été placés de force dans les 139 pensionnats autochtones du pays. Ils ont été victimes de mauvais traitements et dʹabus sexuels. Au moins 3'200 y sont morts. Quel rôle ont joué les Eglises? Jean-François Roussel, Professeur à lʹInstitut dʹEtudes religieuses à lʹUniversité de Montréal répond aux questions de Laurence Villoz. Photo: Canada, Toronto, Dimanche 30-05-2021. Rassemblement à Nathan Phillips Square de natifs et leurs soutiens a Toronto après quʹaient été retrouves les restes de 215 enfants autochtones sur le site dʹun ancien pensionnat indien a Kamloops en Colombie britannique.

Craig Marshall Western joins me from Toronto to talk about his journey of biking across Ontario for kids rights. The children do not have a voice and Craig set out on his bicycle to raise awareness for their rights. He was also at the Ice Creem For Vaccines event at Nathan Phillips Square where kids did not need their parents consent to get vaccinated and were given free Ice Cream for getting the injection. This is a sick and twisted world we live in and we are so glad that individuals like Craig are standing up and being a voice.

Thousands of protesters were at Toronto’s city hall — Nathan Phillips Square — this weekend. No rules about masks or social distancing. No mass arrests by police for illegal gatherings. They’re in support of the Hamas terrorist group that’s attacking Israeli civilian with rockets every night. GUEST: Andrew Lawton

A woman was asked to leave the emergency department at St. Joseph's Health Centre because she refused to wear a mask. Speaking of which, Toronto's mandatory mask bylaw comes into effect tomorrow, and there are some things you should know. A photographer had his gear stolen at a protest at Nathan Phillips Square this weekend, and it was caught on video. Plus, what to expect at the new Immersive Van Gogh art exhibit that is now open to the public.

It was one year ago today that the Raptors celebrated their NBA championship win with a parade through downtown Toronto, and a rally at Nathan Phillips Square. A city lawyer predicts a spike in divorces when courts reopen. Masks are now mandatory on the TTC, and new COVID-19 cases in Ontario are under 200 for the fourth day in a row. Plus, a student who spoke out against systemic racism at U of T's Trinity College talks about her experience, and what can be done to promote diversity and inclusivity.

On this day in 2019, the Toronto Raptors and the City of Toronto held its championship parade after winning its first NBA Championship. Tammie Sutherland, is a reporter for Breakfast Television, the morning show of CityTV Toronto, and reported on the parade live from Nathan Phillips Square. What was initially meant as a conversation of the Raptors pursuit for an NBA title, grew into so much more, talking about her changing function as a reporter during the pandemic, as well as today's political climate, with the protests taking place around the world. All this, and she's expecting her first child! CONGRATULATIONS TAMMIE! BEST WISHES TO YOU, YOUR HUSBAND AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY!!! ***Drop me a line @WhatsUPodcast on Facebook and Twitter!*** Guest: Tammie Sutherland, reporter, CityNews Toronto Music is brought to you by: Aba/Z Project Name of track: O What a Night YouTube Audio Library: Flames, Sunshower

In today's episode of Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers we are Featured on Daytime Toronto. Listen to the podcast or watch the video podcast on Vimeo. Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers video's Podcast. Read the Transcript Podcast Below One of the stats I mentioned earlier in the show was that a traumatic brain injury is the leading killer and disabler of Canadians under the age of 40. And the statistics go on and on about a brain injury. And how it affects the lives of Canadians and Torontonians, of course. So we've got a great event coming up. We're going to tell you about how these support people with brain injuries of the committee member from BIST/OBIA Mix & Mingle - Ruth Fernandez and the chair of the BIST/OBIA charity event, Greg Neinstein. Good to have you both here. Thanks for having us here this morning. Thanks for having us This is the Brain Injury Society of Toronto. Is that right? And the other one is the Ontario Brain Injury Association. What is the best? Well, this is the local chapter of the Ontario Brain Injury Association. So, there were several chapters, 26 chapters all across Ontario, and the Toronto chapter. And these chapters are aimed at helping survivors of brain injuries. Find peer support groups, resources, and help them get integrated back into the community after they've received a head injury. And we are, that was just one statistic I gave. The numbers on brain injuries are shocking, right? 18,000 Ontarians will suffer a brain injury. And that means, you know, in one year, every hour six Canadians are afflicted with a brain injury. And those stats are quite high when you consider all diseases in all sorts of fields. It happens to, you know, people that we know. One in 10 people that you know will suffer a brain injury this year. So it's quiet, it's a big, huge problem in our society. And for kids, especially. Right? It's so important that they wear a helmet when they're practicing sports and that they're taking all precautions to be safe. So one of the things that this OBIA does is help with awareness because there is not enough awareness. And unfortunately, this is, in OBIA, they'd just been started in the last 10-15 years. And it's probably shocked when you hear the numbers in the lack of information people have about head injuries considering all the other amazing fundraisers that we see across Ontario. And when you see the numbers of head injuries, it's shocking that there is not much awareness about this disease. A head injury can be so debilitating, and it could affect you for the rest of your life. And it often does. It often does. You know, usually, patients will present with communication disabilities. And you know, it's always, it's not always very clear if you have a brain injury, so. Right. You break an arm, it's clear. It's easy to see. Exactly. But some might be stumbling with their words. You might, and you don't do it together. Yeah, you don't often pick up on that unless you know the person for a long time. And you sort of should watch out for mood swings, and you know, maybe they're not communicating properly. And things that you didn't bother them before, sort of irritating to them now. So those are all sorts of things that you know, people might look out for. And what about children? If your child falls off the bike, they brush themselves off, the crying stops. You think everything's fine, what should we be looking out for? It's so difficult to identify brain injuries, especially in children, because they're not able to articulate what they're feeling. So would finding problems with sleeping, problems with, being able to eat, an appetite. It's so difficult -- that I don't think there's any harm in finding early on in seeking medical attention regarding it, just in case. Just, in case. Cause the downside is huge and people with brain injuries, it usually takes a, within the first year is the most productive in getting rehabilitation. So if you don't identify this within the first year, you're losing out an ability for your brain, which is a muscle to start rehabilitating itself. Right. Really. So the brain is capable of regenerating some of those injured areas. Absolutely. Absolutely. You know, I was just at a talk with Dr. Tatter. And he says automatically if you know your child has had a concussion or he's hit his head, we absolutely know for sure, as the fact that it is a brain injury. So, you know, if you knock your head, you know, don't just disregard it. You know, look into it a little bit more further and see if there's a way to start rehabilitating. Are we will set up here in Toronto for rehabilitation services? There's a lot of resources, but there's a lot of people liking identified, and even the resources we do have are also limited. So the biggest thing about OBIA/BIST is the fact that our OHIP system is great. People do have access to get assistance. The problem is, once you finish that maximum medical recovery, and you're done with your OT, your occupational therapists, or physiotherapists, or your speech therapist, you go back into the community. And now, how'd you get integrated? How do people identify you with a brain injury? Because it's really the hidden disease. Because you can walk into a room, and no one sees that you have an injury. You could see someone that has paraplegia, you could see an amputee, but it's very difficult for people to relate and understand how to respond to someone with a head injury. Getting back into work, all of those challenges. So we've got this terrific event. Actually, the whole month of June has been set aside as brain injury awareness, which is great. So what are some of the things coming up? Yeah, so we've been working on the Mix and Mingle, which is an event that OBIA/BIST has co-produced in the last seven years. Greg Neinstein has been the chair of the event for the last three years. And you know, we bring out people from the health care industry and care service providers that, they're there to mingle and exchange ideas and find ways to collaborate and create awareness about this really important issue. Right. So one of them, of course, is June 14. So we have a great event, June 14th. It's at a steam whistle brewery, which is a fantastic venue. And we have some great live music. A Soul Stew which is a long time Toronto jazz band, can be playing. We've already raised before the event, $100,000, which is fantastic. That's simply from ticket sales and sponsorships. And we hope to continue to increase awareness and provide assistance to survivors of brain injuries. So we can get tickets for that online, right at your website. Yeah. You definitely visit our website. The event is over 90% sold, but there are still some tickets available. So we encourage the viewers to join us that evening, and there's going to be great food. We also have amazing oysters, which is sort of a symbol for the brain. And you know, it's a topic that we're sort of talking about and great food, great music. It's a great term. Our goal is just to thank everyone who's involved in the community, survivors, people that work in the community. And just have a great opportunity to network and have a fantastic event. After that on June 20th, big event at Nathan Phillips Square, right? Right. Every year, there is an event — Nathan Phillips Square during the day for Brain Injury Awareness Week. There'll be speakers there. I think Ben Mulroney will be speaking this year and talking about Brain Injury Awareness. And that's the biggest thing that we are really striving to achieve is to help people understand how prominent this problem is in our society. Not genetically related, you know, this just happens to, right. It can happen to anyone, at any one given moment. You know. One in 26 Canadians suffers some type of brain injury. And I don't think anyone appreciates the volume of that. Does either of you have a personal connection to someone with brain injury? Well, I assist people with brain injuries all the time. So, I'm a Personal Injury Lawyer, and what I really do is I'm a Crisis Manager. And I helping manage people once they do have an injury, where's the guidebook and what to do. So I assist people in finding rehabilitation options, vocational options, all types of support in order to get back into some sort of meaningful day event. One of the things that, you know, the event will fund after it's over is a guidebook business. You know, producing a guidebook for people with brain injuries, and to help them navigate the world's post, you know, a head injury because it's a whole different world. Your website is fantastic. So go to the website and get lots of information there. Plus, your tickets to the Mix and Mingle, bist.ca. And now here's Maya with your community events. Great information. Thank you.   Official Website of Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers: https://neinstein.ca/ Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeinsteinPersonalInjuryLawyers/ Want to Tweet? Visit our twitter: https://twitter.com/NeinsteinLLP/ Connect with Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers on Linkedin https://ca.linkedin.com/company/neinstein-personal-injury-lawyers/ Listen to more podcasts here https://tunein.com/podcasts/News--Politics-Podcasts/Neinstein-Personal-Injury-Lawyers-p1274075/ #neinsteinpersonalinjurylawyers #personalinjurylawyers #neinstein  

Andi Petrillo alongside Toronto Star Sports Columnist Dave Feschuk today. In our first hour, we hand out our Grades of the Game from last night's Leafs loss to the Jets. Then we're joined by OverDrive Co-Host Jeff O'Neill to chat about Auston Matthews' dominance, and Andi and Dave tell you what went down at the Leafs practice at Nathan Phillips Square today.

On the second part of this 2 part podcast Spex Da Boss opens up about his accomplishments on and of King Turbo, the infamous Super Fresh clash, Tag Team clash with King Addies & Mighty Crown, DJ Starting From Scratch, linking up with Buju Banton after his release from prison, the excitement of Welcome To Jamrock Cruise, opening the Chronixx show at Nathan Phillips Square, his legacy and so much more. Enjoy!

Nathan Phillips Square was at full capacity on June 17th for the rally celebrating the Toronto Raptors and their NBA Finals win. Things were so jammed that some revellers watched the victory rally for the history-making Raptors atop the arches above the skating rink and water feature. (Richard Agecoutay/CBC)

On todays Episode Sauce brings out Mon Like alongside Tre Mission as they discuss the NBA Finals and the Championship parade that took place at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. WARNING ! A Golden State Warriors fan has entered the building... Listener discretion is advised.

THE RAPTORS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS!!! On this episode Gabe & Papa discuss their adventures in Toronto after Game 6 of the NBA Finals and how lit the city got (5:20), Papa discusses the championship Parade at Nathan Phillips Square on Monday (16:56), Final thoughts (26:15), Masai being charged by the racist cop (31:40), Drake's new championship songs (33:55) and his new label (42:03), and they conclude with the Lakers and some NBA drama to end the season (46:22). Thank you to all the listeners for tuning in. Please rate and review as it helps us get noticed, we've got more content on the way!

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That was Raptors play-by-play announcer, Matt Devlin, speaking to the huge crowd at Nathan Phillips Square in Downtown Toronto yesterday. This was moments after shots rang out in a section of the crowd. Four people were injured in the shootings, and six men have been charged in relation to the incidents. So when a shooting happens at a crowd like this, what are the organizers of the event supposed to do? Should they have shut the celebrations down and evacuated the area? Or did they handle this pretty much perfectly? Guest: Ross Mclean Security consultant and former Toronto police officer

Scott Thompson Show Podcast - As the raptors celebration was going on yesterday, four people were shot by Nathan Phillips Square. Scott gets more from on all of this from crime specialist and security expert Ross McLean, Guest: Ross McLean, Crime Specialist, security expert, former Toronto Police Officer rossmcleansecurity.com - Today marks the deadline for whether the expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline can go through. What will happen? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Business Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University - Michael Coteau, MPP Don Valley East, is putting his name in the ring to lead the Ontario Liberals. He joins us to chat today about his bid. Guest: Michael Coteau, former Cabinet Minister and MPP for Don Valley East

On the final hour of today's edition of Game Day, Matt Cauz gets into the Raptors' off-season plans with Toronto Star Sports Columnist Dave Feschuk. Then we're joined in-studio by the Host of OverDrive Bryan Hayes to get a feel for what it was like to be down at Nathan Phillips Square during yesterday's Raptors championship parade.

In the first hour of the show, Michael and Carlo are live from Nathan Phillips Square ahead of the Raptors Parade to look back on the season, winning the Championship and more.

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down all the scenes from the Toronto Raptors' first ever championship parade.Grading each Raptors figure on their parade performanceKawhi Leonard hinting about free agencyKyle Lowry being the ultimate wingmanMarc Gasol being super litThe unfortunate scene at Nathan Phillips Square See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the 2nd hour of the show, Michael and Carlo are live from Nathan Phillips Square ahead of the Raptors Parade to look back on the season, winning the Championship and more. Guests include Toronto Mayor John Tory, as well as Toronto Star columnist Dave Feschuk.

In the 3rd hour of the show, Michael and Carlo are live from Nathan Phillips Square ahead of the Raptors Parade to look back on the season, winning the Championship and more. Guests include Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons as well as Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg. Raptors Broadcaster Jack Armstrong joins the show as well.

In the 4th hour of the show, Michael and Carlo are live from Nathan Phillips Square ahead of the Raptors Parade to look back on the season, winning the Championship and more. Guests include Kayla Grey and Overdrive host Bryan Hayes.

Vandad Kardar is a producer, performer, podcaster, and a political agitator based in Toronto by way of Iran (thanks to US backed Sadam the Dog) he is yearly co host of 420 Toronto now at Nathan Phillips Square, has a podcast with Amish Patel called White Mans Burden & is currently trying to fuck your christian evangelical brainwashing up out of your skull. White Man's Burden: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/white-mans-burden/id1437752868?mt=2 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/vtotheandad/ Web: www.markhughescomedy.com Twitter: @PTT604 Facebook: www.facebook.com/PTT604/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/markhughescomic

More than a thousand people gathered at Nathan Phillips Square last night to honour Gord Downie the best way they could — sing his music. Why does the younger generation have to make funerals about themselves? Toronto doesn't rank on a list of the 'Most Elegant Cities in the World' -- bogus list! Derringer has a list of 'must have' apps, but we're questioning the 'must have' aspect of the list. And we got some interesting stories about alcohol and marijuana.  Definitely Derringer for Wednesday October 25, 2017 For more Derringer click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Jagger Gordon has declared war on food waste. His multi-faceted non-profit Feed it Forward recycles food that would otherwise be wasted by the food industry. He has an organic farm, serves meals at Nathan Phillips Square and dishes out soup, sandwiches and salad at his pay-what-you-can soup bar in downtown Toronto. He's a big guy with big ideas and big plans.

Chef Jagger Gordon has declared war on food waste. His multi-faceted non-profit Feed it Forward recycles food that would otherwise be wasted by the food industry. He has an organic farm, serves meals at Nathan Phillips Square and dishes out soup, sandwiches and salad at his pay-what-you-can soup bar in downtown Toronto. He's a big guy with big ideas and big plans.

At the University of Toronto, Colin Marshall talks with Mark Kingwell, professor of philosophy and author of such books as A Civil Tongue: Justice, Dialogue, and the Politics of Pluralism, The World We Want: Restoring Citizenship in a Fractured Age, Concrete Reveries: Consciousness and the City, and most recently the collection Unruly Voices: Essays on Democracy, Civility and the Human Imagination. They discuss how the "ongoing argument" that is Canada manifests in Toronto; the University of Toronto's thorough integration into the city itself; why outsiders think of Toronto as a kind of idea of the city made concrete; the many parallels between Toronto and Los Angeles, including the derision both cities draw; a "walking city" as a city where you can walk not just in but between places; where the Torontonian's perception of distance doesn't quite match the geography, as in the crossing of the Don Valley; what got him thinking about the city as a problem of consciousness; the "great stumbling block" of the "world class" designation, which probably means nothing; how to use philosophy and cities as nexuses of subjects, and the benefits of dispensing "mind candy" like Simpsons references in the process; public spaces from the impossible-in-this-century Central Park to the counterintuitively functional Nathan Phillips Square; the Toronto sub-industry of assigning grand names to alleys; quasi-public private space, and how the nicer you dress, the more of it you find; America's legal piety versus its misbehavior; Canada's respect for authority versus its explosions of passive-aggression; what you don't see when you walk through Toronto, such as any element of the erotic; this city as "a whole bunch of silver medals that add up to a pretty nice tally"; the distinction between politeness (which he doesn't actually find among Canadians) and civility; why Torontonians think Rob Ford became mayor; whether a city needs a center, and whether that center must be a public space or a monument of some kind; what it means that the CN Tower represents Toronto; and whether Toronto will keep playing its role as the "real archetypal city."