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Greg Brady spoke to Mark Grimes, former Toronto City Councillor and Principal Consultant at Redzone Strategy about his role in getting Toronto a part of The World Cup back in 2014 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Following the terrorist attack at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, Australia in December, Toronto city councillors James Pasternak and Mike Colle called for an intergovernmental task force, led by the RCMP, to address violent acts of antisemitism.But in the six months following, this task force has not materialized, even after repeated violent incidents. To help us understand what role such a task force might play, and why Ontario's lax bail conditions may be a big part of the problem, HRC Assistant Director Rob Walker sits down with Councillor Pasternak.Welcome to The Honest Report podcast.

It’s time for Party for Two! Today, Jerry is joined by Karen Stintz, former Toronto City Councillor, former TTC Chair, and political commentator, to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then asks: Why do men pay more for car insurance in Ontario? Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the week. A new survey reveals that half of single Canadians don’t believe dating is financially worth it.

Welcome to The Avrum Rosensweig Show, one of the internet's most thoughtful conversations, where we explore the lives, ideas, and stories of remarkable people whose work shapes the world around us. Cities are not merely collections of buildings and roads. They are living organisms — breathing through their neighborhoods, pulsing with ambition, creativity, and memory. They inhale through the hopes of their residents and exhale through the dreams of millions who call them home. Few places embody that living complexity more than Toronto — a remarkable city where hundreds of languages echo through the streets, where cultures meet and mingle, and where possibility has long been the unofficial civic religion. Around the world, Toronto is admired as a beacon of diversity, openness, and opportunity. Yet today, many Torontonians feel something shifting in the civic atmosphere. Housing that once represented opportunity now feels increasingly unreachable. Grocery bills climb, poverty grows, infrastructure strains under the weight of a rapidly expanding metropolis, and traffic makes the simple act of getting home harder each day. Perhaps most troubling is the subtle erosion of social trust — the sense that the kind, easygoing Toronto many remember is becoming harder to find. At the same time, the city faces a troubling rise in antisemitism — now one of the fastest-growing categories of hate crimes — raising urgent questions about safety, dignity, and belonging for Jewish Torontonians and about the responsibility of civic leadership to confront hatred wherever it appears. These are not small challenges. They require thoughtful leadership and a renewed vision for what Toronto can become. Brad Bradford is the Toronto City Councillor for Beaches–East York, a community known for strong civic engagement and vibrant neighborhood life. Before entering politics, Brad worked as an urban planner, focusing on how thoughtful development and infrastructure shape the everyday experience of residents. At City Hall, he has spoken frequently about housing affordability, responsible growth, public safety, and the need for municipal government that listens — truly listens — to the people it serves. Now, Brad Bradford is entering the race to become Mayor of Toronto. His connection to the city began long before politics. Raised by a single mother in Hamilton, he remembers visiting Toronto as a thirteen-year-old boy for his birthday. After arriving by GO Train and stepping into the vast hall of Union Station, he saw the skyline rising above Front Street — and in that moment, Toronto felt like a “shining city on the hill,” a place filled with possibility and promise. That moment stayed with him. Today, as a father, Brad believes the city stands at a crossroads. The Toronto he once saw as a symbol of aspiration feels further away to many families. But he believes it can be rebuilt — by restoring the basics: safety, affordability, mobility, and a civic culture that allows people to build lives, families, and businesses here again. In this conversation, we explore the future of Toronto — its challenges, its promise, and the leadership required to shape the next chapter of this extraordinary city. Because the future of a city is never inevitable. It is built — decision by decision, leader by leader, and citizen by citizen. Brad Bradford, welcome to the show. ——

Welcome to The Avrum Rosensweig Show, one of the internet's most thoughtful conversations, where we explore the lives, ideas, and stories of remarkable people whose work shapes the world around us. Cities are not merely collections of buildings and roads. They are living organisms — breathing through their neighborhoods, pulsing with ambition, creativity, and memory. They inhale through the hopes of their residents and exhale through the dreams of millions who call them home. Few places embody that living complexity more than Toronto — a remarkable city where hundreds of languages echo through the streets, where cultures meet and mingle, and where possibility has long been the unofficial civic religion. Around the world, Toronto is admired as a beacon of diversity, openness, and opportunity. Yet today, many Torontonians feel something shifting in the civic atmosphere. Housing that once represented opportunity now feels increasingly unreachable. Grocery bills climb, poverty grows, infrastructure strains under the weight of a rapidly expanding metropolis, and traffic makes the simple act of getting home harder each day. Perhaps most troubling is the subtle erosion of social trust — the sense that the kind, easygoing Toronto many remember is becoming harder to find. At the same time, the city faces a troubling rise in antisemitism — now one of the fastest-growing categories of hate crimes — raising urgent questions about safety, dignity, and belonging for Jewish Torontonians and about the responsibility of civic leadership to confront hatred wherever it appears. These are not small challenges. They require thoughtful leadership and a renewed vision for what Toronto can become. Brad Bradford is the Toronto City Councillor for Beaches–East York, a community known for strong civic engagement and vibrant neighborhood life. Before entering politics, Brad worked as an urban planner, focusing on how thoughtful development and infrastructure shape the everyday experience of residents. At City Hall, he has spoken frequently about housing affordability, responsible growth, public safety, and the need for municipal government that listens — truly listens — to the people it serves. Now, Brad Bradford is entering the race to become Mayor of Toronto. His connection to the city began long before politics. Raised by a single mother in Hamilton, he remembers visiting Toronto as a thirteen-year-old boy for his birthday. After arriving by GO Train and stepping into the vast hall of Union Station, he saw the skyline rising above Front Street — and in that moment, Toronto felt like a “shining city on the hill,” a place filled with possibility and promise. That moment stayed with him. Today, as a father, Brad believes the city stands at a crossroads. The Toronto he once saw as a symbol of aspiration feels further away to many families. But he believes it can be rebuilt — by restoring the basics: safety, affordability, mobility, and a civic culture that allows people to build lives, families, and businesses here again. In this conversation, we explore the future of Toronto — its challenges, its promise, and the leadership required to shape the next chapter of this extraordinary city. Because the future of a city is never inevitable. It is built — decision by decision, leader by leader, and citizen by citizen. Brad Bradford, welcome to the show. ——

Greg Brady & Parthi Kandeval, Toronto City Councillor discuss: 1 - Toronto used unlicensed security guards to patrol its shelters for years. 2 - Most Toronto councillors won't say whether they are running for reelection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Parthi Kandeval, Toronto City Councillor discuss: 1 - Toronto used unlicensed security guards to patrol its shelters for years. 2 - Most Toronto councillors won't say whether they are running for reelection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deb takes your calls. Plus – Deb talks with Jim about socializing while not drinking. GUEST: Brad Bradford - City Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches–East York Ritesh Kotak - cybersecurity expert

John Oakley tackles a packed show: first, Mike Gropp, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (Toronto Metropolitan University's national cybersecurity centre), explains the privacy risks of digital billboards using facial detection at Union Station—and why stronger transparency standards are needed. Then, Jocelyn Bamford, Founder of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Ontario and Vice-President of Automatic Coating Limited, weighs in on government budgets, energy costs, and competitiveness for Canadian industry. In “Topics Worthy of Discussion,” David Wills, Senior Vice President at Media Profile, and Stephen Holyday, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 2 (Etobicoke Centre), debate crime perception versus reality, transit safety, and the city's approach to affordability. Finally, Noah Jarvis, Ontario Director at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, reacts to Ontario's fall economic statement and explains why a smaller deficit still means mounting debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John opens with a wild round-up — escaped monkeys, coyotes, and a neighbourhood rat war — before shifting to the serious stuff: Ian Lee, Associate Professor of Management, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, on how Trump's tariff tactics could yank Ontario's auto sector and force a Canadian pivot to critical minerals. Sprott School of Business+1 Stephen Holyday, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 2 (Etobicoke Centre), on who actually plans a Blue Jays victory parade, why Gardiner work is being sequenced, and City Hall travel optics. toronto.ca+1 Stephen Tapp, CEO & Chief Economist, Centre for the Study of Living Standards (CSLS), on a decade of rising public-sector headcount and falling productivity — and what that means for taxpayers' ROI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first half, John Oakley speaks with Adam Wagman, Partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP, about the civil lawsuit following the deadly 2024 wrong-way police pursuit on Highway 401, and Joseph (Joe) Neuberger, Managing Partner at Neuberger & Partners LLP and host of Not on Record, who breaks down the Liberals' proposed crime-bill reforms on bail, sentencing, and reverse onus. Then, in the Topics Worthy of Discussion panel, Stephen J. Holyday, Toronto City Councillor for Etobicoke Centre, and David Wills, Senior Vice President at Media Profile, join John to debate pickleball noise complaints, new city surveillance technology, the Toronto Waterfront Marathon, modular housing at Downsview, and early buzz about the next mayoral race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East about TTC adding crisis workers to portion of Line 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East about TTC adding crisis workers to portion of Line 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East about Toronto council approves priority transit lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East about Toronto council approves priority transit lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this a free speech issue? What should we do? Plus – What do we need to do about encampments in the city? GUESTS: Caryma Sa’d - Toronto lawyer and independent journalist Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police Association

Greg Brady spoke to Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East about One person dead after North York encampment fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this 1716th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Toronto City Councillor for Ward 12-St. Paul's Josh Matlow about why he voted against the bubble zone bylaw, whether he's seen the new Rob Ford doc on Netflix, what makes him so popular in his ward, whether he'll run for mayor again and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball, Yes We Are Open, Nick Ainis and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com

Greg Brady spoke to Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East about the Bubble Zone vote, and the World Cup deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Vaughan, Senior Advisor at Therme Canada and former Member of Parliament & former Toronto City Councillor, joins Greg to talk about how he went from being a critic of Premier Ford and the Ontario Place spa to supporter of both Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke with Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East about Toronto agreeing to no longer offer jobs at minimum wage amid negotiations with union to avoid a strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to  Gord Perks, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park about affordable housing conflict between the City and the Province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on the eve of Trump's tariff threat on Canadian goods and what will happen? Next, Greg reacts to a National Post story: "Entire Victoria School Board fired by B.C. education minister over its ban on police in schools" Also, Lily Cheng, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 18 Willowdale talks about the city budget which includes a 6.9% property tax hike Lastly, Toronto has a coyote problem and there doesn't seem to be a rush to fix it as Greg explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this 1620th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Toronto City Councillor for Beaches - East York Ward 19 Brad Bradford about what he learned from running for mayor, his support of Doug Ford's Bill 212, Toronto's need for shelters and affordable housing, and what he'll do in 2026. Heather Purdon joins him and tells Mike why she quit her producer job at AM 640 to work with Brad. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com

Greg Brady and the panel of: Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East Ahmad Elbayoumi , Policorner: The politics, policies and personalities at Queen's Park. Discuss: 1. L.A. wildfires 2 - Advocates call on Toronto to keep surge warming centres open as cold snap continues 3 - Outgoing Ottawa MPP apologizes for 'inappropriate' post blasted as Islamophobic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the CRE Podcast: 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Adam and Aaron sit down with Brad Bradford, the first active-sitting politician to ever appear on our podcast, and Toronto City Councillor for Beaches-East York, to discuss the pressing challenges in Toronto's housing market and... The post Building Toronto: A Public Showdown on Housing Policy with Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Greg Brady and the panel of: Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East Sharan Kaur, political strategist, and partner at Sovereign Advisory Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto Discuss: 1 - TTC software issues & delays 2 - Are Trudeau's comments on Harris helpful or hurtful to women? 3 - Ford government's bill to clamp down on homeless encampments to be introduced Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East Sharan Kaur, political strategist, and partner at Sovereign Advisory Ben Mulroney, Host of The Ben Mulroney Show 9a - Noon  Discuss: 1 - Premier Ford talks Trump tariffs and takes aim at Mexico - was this a PR win? 2 - Toronto police propose $46.2 million budget increase for 2025 3 - Positive proactive approach to fare evasion? Or would you be uncomfortable if a fare evasion inspector were to confront a passenger next to you? 4 - Harjit Sajjan going to Taylor Swift concert. Just a business perk? Or something more nefarious? How bothered are you by this gift? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: ROAD SAFETY AND BICYCLE LANES  Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, a former Toronto City Councillor, Councillor James Pasternak of Ward 6 York Centre and Councillor Stephen Holyday of  Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre. Today: a discussion about road safety and bicycle lanes in Toronto, and the Ontario NDP enlist former Toronto Mayor David Miller as a "special advisor" to their leader Marit Stiles "on crafting a New Deal for municipalities" according to the Ontario NDP press release. THE UPCOMING PAUL BERNARDO PAROLE HEARING Jane Brown is joined by Ari Goldkind, a criminal defence lawyer based in Toronto. Paul Bernardo has a parole hearing coming up on November 26th. We found out late last night, the Parole Board of Canada is working with the families of Kristen French and Lesley Mahaffey to appear in person at Paul Bernardo's next parole hearing on Tuesday after earlier saying they could not do so related to security concerns. REACTION TO PM JUSTIN TRUDEAU ANNOUNCEMENT ON TEMPORARY HST + GST RELIEF Jane Brown is joined by Muhammad Ali, Liberal Strategist and a Vice President with Crestview Strategy in Ottawa and Tom Parkin, Publisher of the "Data Shows" newsletter. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that his government plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a number of items just in time for Christmas and send 250 dollar cheques to some 18 million Canadians in the spring. The proposed affordability measures come ahead of the government's fall economic statement.

Greg Brady focused in on intimate partner violence is back in the news again, sadly, with another murder. And two more children will need to go through life without their mother. Next, Toronto City Council held an emotional council meeting over proclaiming December Christian Heritage Month. Gord Perks, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park, joins us to discuss why the meeting struck a nerve with some councillors. Lastly, Harrison Lowman, Managing Editor of The Hub. He's here to discuss rumours that Pierre Poilievre would defund the entire English arm of the CBC should he become Prime Minister. And he'll do that within the first 100 days of taking office.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Parthi Kandavel, Toronto City Councillor, Ward 20, Scarborough Southwest about an emotionally charged Toronto council debate about honouring Christians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on bad news for anyone planning to send out mail or parcels....Canada Post workers are officially on strike. For a company that is losing nearly a billion dollars per year, are workers demanding too much? Next, Toronto City Council wants the Ontario government to know that it is opposed to ripping out bike lanes. And council is also seeking a portion of the profits enjoyed by area hotels. Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East, joins us to discuss these municipal issues and more. Also, Adam Zivo, Executive Director of the Centre For Responsible Drug Policy . He's here to discuss union reaction to the closure of supervised consumption sites in Ontario. Lastly, Doug Ford's promise of a tax cut when he was first elected never came true and the person the noticed it is the Ontario Liberal Leader, Bonnie Crombie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: WHAT IT WILL COST TO REMOVE BIKE LANES IN TORONTO ACCORDING TO A CITY STAFF REPORT Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence and a former Toronto City Councillor, Councillor Paula Fletcher of Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth and Councillor James Pasternak of Ward 6 York Centre. We continue our coverage of the deeply concerning news of a "vigil" being planned for Yahya Sinwar--the late Hamas terrorist leader and architect of October 7th massacre--set to take place at Mississauga's Celebration Square. And, why has the cost of Toronto's crossing guards program increased so much? THE LATEST SCAMS TO BE AWARE INCLUDING TAYLOR SWIFT TICKET FRAUD Libby Znaimer is now joined by Detective David Coffey of Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit. Libby shares with Detective David Coffey a scam she got recently, and he cautions about Taylor Swift concert ticket scams and how to avoid falling victim to them. OTTAWA SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE WEIGHS IN ON REMEMBRANCE DAY INCIDENT AT SIR ROBERT BORDEN HIGH SCHOOL Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth, an Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee. Dr. Kaplan-Myrth weighs in on the controversy of a Palestinian protest song being played at Sir Robert Borden Highschool as part of a Remembrance Day ceremony.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: DOUG FORD'S APPROACH TO BIKE LANE PLANS Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence and a former Toronto City Councillor, and Toronto City Councillors Jon Burnside for Ward 16 Don Valley East and Paula Fletcher of Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. Our panel reacts to the latest with regards to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plans with bike lanes in Toronto and we get further reaction to the Ward 15 Don Valley West byelection.  HOW A TRUMP ADMINISTRATION COULD SHAPE CANADA'S ECONOMIC RELATIONSHIP WITH THE U.S. Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Many Canadians are wondering how exactly the upcoming Trump administration will shape Canada's economic relationship with the States, especially when it comes to trade. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CURRENT BREAD RECALL  Libby Znaimer is joined by Ellen Roseman, a consumer advocate and journalist and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University What's behind the current recall of certain bread products by The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)? Our guests weigh in on the brands affected and how recalls like this one can happen.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: WHERE MUNICIPALITIES STAND ON HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, a former Toronto City Councillor and the CEO of Variety Village, as well as Toronto City Councillors Jon Burnside for Ward 16 (Don Valley West) and Paula Fletcher of Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. Today: thirteen Ontario mayors have accepted Ford's call to use the notwithstanding clause to clear homeless encampments, and a proposal at City Hall to increase the hotel tax as it faces a hefty price tag to co-host the 2026 FIFA games. REACTION TO THE FORD GOVERNMENT'S FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT  Libby Znaimer is joined by Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP followed by Will Stewart, a Conservative Strategist and Senior Vice President with Enterprise Canada, and Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant. This week: the Ford government officially delivered the fall economic statement. We unpacked what it includes and also got reaction to their announcement of a $200 dollar rebate for Ontario taxpayers.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE ACCOUNTABILITY AT THE CITY  Tasha Kheiriddin is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, a former Toronto City Councillor and the CEO of Variety Village, Toronto City Councillor Paula Fletcher for Ward 14 Toronto Danforth and Barbara Hall, a former Toronto Mayor. Our panel reacts to the damning Toronto auditor general findings regarding City workers responsible for maintaining parks, an online payment system the City uses, and Metrolinx making changes to its senior leadership. Will that lead to projects like the Eglinton Crosstown LRT being sped up towards completion after years of delay?    PM TRUDEAU TESTIFIES OVER FOREIGN INTERFERENCE Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by Will Stewart, a Conservative Strategist and Senior Vice President with Enterprise Canada, Robin Sears,  a Crisis Communications Consultant and former NDP Strategist and George Smitherman, a former Ontario Deputy Premier and Health Minister. This week: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified during the public inquiry into foreign interference. Closer to home, Ontario residents could see a rebate announced by the Ford government in its upcoming Fall economic statement. TIME TO REVISIT SAFETY AROUND PARKSIDE DRIVE Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by Faraz Gholizadeh, a Parkside resident and Co-Chair of Safe Parkside and Jacquelyn Hayward, Director of Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services at City of Toronto. We take a closer look at a final study produced by the City of Toronto focused on enhancing safety measures for Parkside Drive by High Park where, tragically, two seniors were killed in a chain reaction crash and many collisions have taken place over the last decade. Does the plan go far enough in making the road safer for residents? 

TUNE INTO THE TOWN:  TORONTO MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW ABSENT FROM TORONTO OCTOBER 7TH VIGIL  Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, a former Toronto City Councillor and the CEO of Variety Village, and Toronto City Councillors James Pasternak for Ward 6 York Centre and Brad Bradford for Ward 19 Beaches-East York. This week: Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is facing backlash for her absence at the October 7th Commemoration in the city. And, we get the latest update on where city council is at with regards to Billy Bishop Airport. HURRICANE MILTON: WHAT CANADIAN SNOWBIRDS NEED TO KNOW   Libby Znaimer is joined by Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure, and Stephen Fine, President & Managing Editor of SnowbirdAdvisor.ca Hurricane Milton has left a trail of destruction damaging homes, flooding roads and knocking out power for millions. However, it “was not the worst-case scenario” that many had been bracing for. Still, where does that leave tens of thousands of Canadian snowbirds who make Florida their part-time home? RECIPE IDEAS FOR CANADIAN THANKSGIVING WEEKEND Libby Znaimer is now joined by nutritionist and author Rose Reisman to discuss the creative recipe ideas for Thanksgiving weekend and how best to prepare your Turkey (if that's what you'll be eating).

- Alleged suicide kit salesman files in Supreme Court to contest whether assisted suicide can ever be murder. Monte McGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O'Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP, gives his expert opinion- Teachers - how did you talk about today's anniversary of October 7? - The latest update from a Toronto City Councillor's sex assault trial from CTV's City Hall reporter Natalie Johnson

Getting around Ontario's capital city is a nightmare. How can Toronto dig itself out of this mess? And why does it matter for the rest of the province? Jennifer McKelvie, Deputy Mayor and Toronto City Councillor for Scarborough–Rouge Park; Giles Gherson, President and CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade; Baher Abdulhai, Professor in the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto; and Lanrick Bennett Jr., Urbanist-in-Residence at the University of Toronto's School of Cities join Steve Paikin to discuss construction, bike lanes and a potential underground tunnel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jamaal Myers, Toronto City Councillor for Scarborough North and Chair of the TTC, about a shooting outside Agincourt Collegiate Institute, a little before noon Monday, that left a 16-year-old boy in hospital after the bullet grazed his head. As well, news of the TTC phasing out no-tap gates in a crackdown on fare evasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis communications expert, Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East & Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former MP, author of ‘Can You Hear Me Now?' Discuss: 1 - Almost 100 busted with gun charges across GTA 2 - Police in Toronto, Peel Region and Durham Region all announced sweeps to get guns and drugs off the streets. 3 - Poilievre asks Singh to pull support for Liberal government to prompt fall election 4 - Canada Post at ‘critical juncture' due to unsustainable finances: board chair 5 - Ken Jennings reportedly 'desperate' to stay Jeopardy! host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Taylor Deasley, strategic communications expert with Enterprise Canada (@TaylorDeasley), Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East. (@JonBurnside_DVE) & Chris Chapin, Strategist and Managing Principal of Upstream Strategy Group (@thechrischapin) Discuss: 1 - TTC ordered to pay $60 million over construction delays, public art display at subway station  2 - Eglinton Crosstown Ad bragging about how CLEAN the LRT vehicles are… but they're not even in operation?? What in the world?  3 - Taylor Swift in Toronto: Chow confident in city's security following foiled attack in Vienna  4 - NDP calls for committee probe into Olympic Canadian soccer drone scandal  5 - Most Ontario 7-Eleven's to offer booze for takeout and in-store drinking  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert & Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East discussed: Toronto's youth firearm arrests up 161% in 2 years Work at Ontario Place is stopped pending a court hearing Trudeau says he's trying to recruit Carney, but did not say if it's to replace Freeland as finance minister Biden seeking 2nd term 'to complete the job' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Jon Burnside (@JonBurnside_DVE), Toronto City Councillor for Ward 16 - Don Valley East, about a key committee at Toronto city hall approving the purchase of two new ferries - how much will they cost? Let's just say, the price tag is MUCH more than originally thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Chris Moise, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 13 - Toronto Centre, about Mayor Olivia Chow and her executive committee moving forward with the renaming of Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square, despite a significant petition being brought forward to stop it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Vincent Crisanti, Toronto City Councillor for Etobicoke North about 2 separate shootings in Etobicoke over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the day when we celebrate Israel's independence, Toronto Mayor Oliva Chow decided that the ceremony was "too divisive" and that she would not be attending. But was this the right move? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Toronto City Councillor for York Centre James Pasternak, who was present at the ceremony. Alex and James discuss how long it was known Mayor Chow would not be attending, and why councillor Pasternak tried to convince her it was worth the appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor for Beaches - East York, about the letter signed by six of his council colleagues regarding Torontonian's freedom of assembly and police handling of protesters. It was just a week ago when Councillor Bradford called for 'safety zones' around places of worship due to the rise in antisemitism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City parks are for the entire public, not a place for people to call home. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Chris Moise, Toronto City Councillor for Ward-13, about concerns over Allan Gardens, which has been spiked with tents, homeless people, loud music, fires and tons of open drug use and sexual assaults. Why is the city allowing this? Why is it so difficult? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices