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Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! This week we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF). In this special feed drop on The Big Story, 680 NewsRadio City Hall reporter, Momin Qureshi sits down with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow to look back on 2025, and what she hopes for heading into 2026. The two discuss Chow's potential second term, her relationship with Premier Doug Ford, and when exactly Torontonians can expect the Eglinton Crosstown LRT to open. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Toronto Mayor Chow Wears Dodgers Jersey on Bike Ride after Blue Jays' Loss

Greg Brady spoke with Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York about his intention to run for Toronto mayor more than a year ahead of election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York about his intention to run for Toronto mayor more than a year ahead of election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Friday, August 15th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Muslims in Congo kill three, set cars ablaze, & abduct others There were two separate attacks attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces, a Muslim terrorist group operating in the eastern area of the Democratic Republic of Congo, reports International Christian Concern. The first ambush occurred on the evening of Saturday, August 9 in North Kivu Province.  The Muslims targeted a specific vehicle and abducted its passengers. The second, more deadly attack occurred during the night of Sunday, August 10 in the Ituri Province.  They killed three people, set ablaze several vehicles and houses, and abducted many residents who remain missing. Nearly 10,000 sign petition demanding Toronto mayor end taxpayer funding to homosexual ‘pride' events A petition signed by 10,000 people has been submitted to Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow demanding an end to taxpayer funding of homosexual/ transgender “pride” events, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Earlier this month, Gregory Tomchyshyn, the Canadian campaign director for Citizen Go, dropped off a petition to Mayor Chow calling for her government to end its lavish spending of taxpayer dollars on the promotion of sexual perversion, including the “Toronto Pride” parade. For years now, LifeSiteNews has documented the event's crude floats, public nudity, and public displays of sexual exhibitionism. The petition said, “Mayor Olivia Chow and Toronto City Council just handed $350,000 in taxpayer money to Pride Toronto, despite the event's history of public nudity and indecent displays in full view of families and children.” According to Canadian Broadasting Corporation News, “Pride Toronto” will see its taxpayer funding hiked by 26 percent since fewer corporations want to promote sexual immorality. Toronto Mayor Chow condemned corporations that pulled funding from the group and suggested not shopping at Home Depot because the corporation is no longer funding the sexually perverted “Pride Toronto.” You can write Mayor Chow a polite 2-sentence email of objection: mayor_chow@toronto.ca. Or send a letter to: Mayor Olivia Chow, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 100 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 Canada. Previously, Adidas and Nissan Canada were considered “gold-level” sponsors, a designation given for those who donate at least $150,000 in cash or in-kind contributions. Venezuelan Evangelical Christians march for Jesus Thousands of Evangelical Christians mobilized across Venezuela during the March for Jesus, reports The Christian Post.  The event featured preaching, public worship, biblical reflection, and prayers for Venezuela. According to the Latin Evangelical Alliance, this year's theme was: “Jesus, the nations belong to You.” Social media was filled with images of the march, which was held not only in cities but also in rural towns. Pastor José Piñero, executive director of the Evangelical Council of Venezuela, addressed the crowd in Cumaná with a message in Spanish focused on grace.  I'll translate this 9-sentence clip in a moment. (Piñero speaks in Spanish) Pastor  Piñero said, “We are here because this land cries out for hope. And that hope has a name. And His name is Jesus Christ! (cheers) “Today, we march with purpose, with conviction, with firm love.  We don't march for ideologies. We don't march for human agendas. We don't march for political agendas. We don't march for sectarian agendas.  We come with the eternal Word of God, the Bible.” Proverbs 30:5 says, “Every W ord of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.” Seventeen percent of Venezuela's population is comprised of Protestants and 71% is Catholic. Trump-Putin meeting in Anchorage today about ending Russo-Ukrainian War Anchorage, Alaska Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, an Independent, has announced that the city is “prepared and ready” for President Donald Trump's high-stakes meeting today with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the Russo-Ukrainian War. The meeting is set to be held at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Trump seeks to extend federal D.C. takeover as ‘sanctuary city' policies put on ice In an effort to eradicate violent crime in our nation's capital, President Donald Trump is preparing to ask Congress to extend the 30-day limit on his federal takeover of Washington, D.C. When asked by a reporter Thursday if he intends to seek congressional approval to prolong his federalization of D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department, the president said this in reply. TRUMP: “Well, if it's a national emergency, we can do it without Congress, but we expect to be before Congress very quickly. We think the Democrats will not do anything to stop crime, but we think the Republicans will do it almost unanimously.” The president began moving federal law enforcement agents into D.C. late last week, following the vicious beating of a Department of Government Efficiency staffer, 19-year-old Edward Cristine, who intervened in a carjacking to protect the female victim. On August 11th, President Trump officially took federal control of the D.C. police department and quickly mobilized the D.C. National Guard. Between August 7 and the morning of August 13, the federal crackdown yielded 103 arrests on charges ranging from suspected homicide and narcotics to firearm offenses and even illegal immigration. Woman sues Marine who allegedly poisoned her drink with 10 abortion pills And finally, Liana Davis, a Texas woman, has become the latest victim of a disturbing case of the abortion kill pill being used against her, and she's taking her pain to court, reports The Washington Stand. Her lawsuit alleges that Christopher Cooprider, a 34-year-old U.S. Marine, impregnated her and repeatedly pressured her to “get rid” of the baby, despite her firm refusals. According to the federal lawsuit, Davis has accused Cooprider of dissolving at least 10 misoprostol pills into her drink, without her knowledge, at her Corpus Christi home while she was eight weeks pregnant with his child. It only took 30 minutes after drinking the spiked beverage for Davis to start “hemorrhaging and cramping.” She asked for his help, but Cooprider fled the scene and was unreachable.  In a text at 12:30a.m., she wrote, “I am gushing blood. Please hurry.” But he never responded.  Tragically, their baby died. The first half of Proverbs 28:13 describes Christopher Cooprider well. “He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.” The wrongful death lawsuit seeks unspecified damages from Cooprider and Aid Access, the company which sold the abortion kill pill to the randy Marine. According to NBC News, “The Corpus Christi Police Department said there are no active investigations involving Cooprider.”  The Marine declined to comment as well. According to a new study from the Journal of the American Medical Association, Aid Access shipped 118,000 chemical abortion pill packs into the U.S. between July 2023 and September 2024. On X, Family Research Council President Tony Perkins wrote, “The Trump administration must take action now. 1 in 10 women suffer severe complications from the abortion pill. Traffickers and others use easy drug access to control women and kill unborn children. State laws are being trampled.” If you or a loved one has ingested the Abortion Kill Pill with regret, the baby can be saved during the first couple of days  through a special progesterone protocol.  Visit AbortionPillReversal.com. Or call 877-558-0333. That's 877-558-0333. Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, August 15th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on it appears that Toronto has finally decided that the massive amounts of snow that hit our city might need to be removed and not just pushed around. Next, dramatic footage and stories involving deceased Israeli hostages being returned to Israel by Hamas in exchange for six prisoners. One of the hostages was just six months old. Also, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a high speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City. Mike Moffatt, Economist, Founding Director of PLACE Centre and Co-Host of "Missing Middle", joins us now to discuss how everyone west of Toronto feels about being left out. Also, Melanie Bennet, co-host of the Canadian Culture Wars Report, joins us now to share her insights on where we're at in education. Lastly, do kids belong at weddings, or are weddings really an adult affair?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on it appears that Toronto has finally decided that the massive amounts of snow that hit our city might need to be removed and not just pushed around. Next, dramatic footage and stories involving deceased Israeli hostages being returned to Israel by Hamas in exchange for six prisoners. One of the hostages was just six months old. Also, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a high speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City. Mike Moffatt, Economist, Founding Director of PLACE Centre and Co-Host of "Missing Middle", joins us now to discuss how everyone west of Toronto feels about being left out. Also, Melanie Bennet, co-host of the Canadian Culture Wars Report, joins us now to share her insights on where we're at in education. Lastly, do kids belong at weddings, or are weddings really an adult affair?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on an explosive Auditor General's report and it does not reflect well on the Ontario Ford government with Jessica Smith Cross, Editor-in-chief of The Trillium. Next, Jamaal Myers, City Councillor for Scarborough North and Chair of the TTC. Why is this ban on e-bikes and e-scooters on public transit necessary? Lastly, former Toronto Mayor David Miller with his weekly check in and shared his views on the TTC, Metrolinx and the Eglinton crosstown LRT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on an explosive Auditor General's report and it does not reflect well on the Ontario Ford government with Jessica Smith Cross, Editor-in-chief of The Trillium. Next, Jamaal Myers, City Councillor for Scarborough North and Chair of the TTC. Why is this ban on e-bikes and e-scooters on public transit necessary? Lastly, former Toronto Mayor David Miller with his weekly check in and shared his views on the TTC, Metrolinx and the Eglinton crosstown LRT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on acrimony coming out of Ottawa. Prime Minister Trudeau is being accused of defending a less than truthful MP, masquerading as an Indigenous politician, when the PM dismissed an honest, ethical MP with loads of integrity, who actually is Indigenous...simply because she wouldn't defend the PM's shady dealings. Next, Michael Barrett, Conservative MP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, joins us to discuss the drama in Ottawa. And we also lament the state of our justice system when it comes to Canada's most notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo. Lastly, David Miller, former Toronto mayor. He's here to discuss his recent appointment by the NDP to craft a New Deal for municipalities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on acrimony coming out of Ottawa. Prime Minister Trudeau is being accused of defending a less than truthful MP, masquerading as an Indigenous politician, when the PM dismissed an honest, ethical MP with loads of integrity, who actually is Indigenous...simply because she wouldn't defend the PM's shady dealings. Next, Michael Barrett, Conservative MP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, joins us to discuss the drama in Ottawa. And we also lament the state of our justice system when it comes to Canada's most notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo. Lastly, David Miller, former Toronto mayor. He's here to discuss his recent appointment by the NDP to craft a New Deal for municipalities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? 

The City of Toronto's two-term former Mayor David Miller talks about immigrating to Canada, his transformative experiences at Harvard, vivid memories from his campaign victories in 2003 [the BROOM!] and 2006 [the REPEAT!], his assessment of Mayor Chow's current reign, governing in a system with 44 Councillors that have no party affiliation, why David Crombie remains a Toronto Legend [both are former Swansea boys], why they still call him Mr Mayor in the United States [although he misses wearing the Chain of Office], the importance of hand-written thank you notes, and why it's inadvisable to play rugby while running for office [black eyes & chipped teeth are NOT a good look!] David's book Solved: How the World's Great Cities Are Fixing the Climate Crisis is available at https://utorontopress.com/9781487506827/solved/ For more on David's work at C40 Cities, please visit https://www.c40.org/our-team/david-miller/ For David's Cities 1.5 podcast, please visit https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/cities-1.5-podcast TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: A BIKE PATH BOONDOGGLE Libby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak; David Crombie, a former Toronto Mayor; and Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence and former Toronto City Councillor and the CEO of Variety Village, for a conversation about all things Toronto. WHAT THE HECK IS GOING HAHN? CUPE Ontario's president is facing backlash from some of the union's Jewish members for reposting a social media post on Facebook. On Sunday, Fred Hahn shared a video of a diver at the Paris Games, showing the athlete with a prominent Star of David on their arm jumping off the diving board before turning into a bomb that drops on innocent civilians. Libby Znaimer is joined by John Mykytyshyn, Conservative activist, political consultant, and President of Bradgate Research Group to discuss this troubling matter. TORONTO'S QUIET LIST ANNOUNCED TODAY Are you ‘fed up' with not being able to enjoy a conversation when you dine out, due to excessive noise? In partnership with Canada's Anti-Noise Pollution League, SoundPrint has released a Curated Quiet List of more than 40 Toronto restaurants that are great for conversation. Libby Znaimer is joined by the Anti-Noise Pollution League's Community Manager Siobhan Grennan to unpack this initiative.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: PROVINCIAL FUNDING TO SPEED UP CONSTRUCTION ON GARDINER EXPRESSWAY Libby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village and David Crombie, a former Toronto Mayor. The province is providing funding to speed up the completion timeline of the Gardiner Expressway. Our panel reacts to the latest. HOW PHARMACISTS MAY PLAY A GREATER ROLE AMID PRIMARY CARE SHORTAGE   Libby Znaimer is joined by Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association. The Ford government is considering expanding responsibilities for pharmacists for things like treating additional health conditions and administering additional kinds of vaccines...it comes amid a primary care shortage. CANADA FACES A SCANDAL AT THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPICS  Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Michael Naraine, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sport Management at Brock University. Canada is facing a scandal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with two staff with Canada Soccer being sent home. Michael breaks down what happened. 

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: DID MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW  DO A GOOD JOB RESPONDING TO THE RAIN STORM?   Libby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village and David Crombie, a former Toronto Mayor. This week, we ask the question: did Mayor Olivia Chow do a good enough job and show strong enough leadership in response to the epic rainstorm that hit Toronto? WHAT A REPORT TELLS US ABOUT THE PROBLEM OF SHRINKFLATION AT THE GROCERY STORE Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. During your trip to the local grocery store, have you noticed that the products you love to buy are getting smaller in size? Well, a new report by the non-profit group Community Researchers explored key products that are impacted. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LISTERIOSIS Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Alon Vaisman, Epidemiologist at the University Health Network (UHN). In the aftermath of two Ontarians dying from listeriosis in connection to some plant-based milk products recalled earlier this month, we ask what the causes and symptoms of this foodborne bacterial illness is.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW'S RECORD ONE YEAR IN Libby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village, and David Crombie, a former Toronto Mayor. We look at Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's track record as she hits her one year milestone on the job. And, we continue the conversation about the Ontario Science Centre. THE IMPACT OF THE LCBO STRIKE ON LOCAL BUSINESSES  Libby Znaimer is joined by Erik Joyal, President of Ascari Group, which owns three restaurants and Kenny Shim, President of the Ontario Convenience Store Association followed by Jason Lietaer, President of Enterprise and a Conservative strategist. We discuss the impact of the LCBO strike on restaurants in the province and we find out how convenience store owners are planning for the future of selling alcohol. THE LATEST ON CONDO SALES IN TORONTO: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW  Libby Znaimer is joined by Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage. We take a closer look at the state of condo sales and prices in downtown Toronto according to the latest numbers from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: WELCOME TO TORONTO, WHERE POP STARS ARE HAVING TO WALK TO THEIR OWN CONCERTS Libby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village and David Crombie, a former Toronto Mayor. If you wanted to get a clear sense of just how bad traffic congestion gets in this city, just ask pop star Niall Horan (formerly of One Direction): he reportedly had to abandon his vehicle mid-traffic and walk over to Scotiabank Arena to make it to his very own concert the other weekend. WHITE HOUSE DENIES REPORT THAT U.S. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN IS CONSIDERING STEPPING DOWN Libby Znaimer is joined by Larry Haas, a Senior Fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy at the American Foreign Policy Council, and Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant. Our American friends are probably off celebrating the fourth of July, but the fallout from last Thursday's presidential debate continues. Will Joe Biden stay or go? The White House went into damage control mode following a NYT report that Biden told friends he was considering stepping away. And, Britain is having an election today. What will be the outcome of that? LOBLAW ENDS MULTI-BUY DISCOUNTS AT NO FRILLS  Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. No Frills, owned by grocery retail giant Loblaw, is doing away with its multi-buy offers. So, what does this mean for consumers?

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TORONTO'S SHARE OF THE FEDERAL BUDGET It's a busy week at Toronto City Hall as Mayor Olivia Chow and councillors react to what was in and not in the federal Liberal budget delivered on Tuesday. And the mayor and councillors today and yesterday have also been taking care of city business which includes the debacle around the rollout of the vacant home tax and how to improve it. Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village, Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak and David Crombie, a former Toronto Mayor. PREMIER DOUG FORD CALLS TO REVERSE THE BAN ON KEFFIYEHS AT QUEEN'S PARK A call by all of Ontario's party leaders, including Premier Doug Ford to reverse a ban on wearing a keffiyeh in the legislature has failed to pass in a unanimous vote this morning. The speaker, Ted Arnott, who originally imposed the ban acknowledged the request to have the ban reversed and when it was put to a unanimous vote, he said he could hear some “NOs”. So for now, the ban stands. Jane Brown was joined by both Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner, and Richard Robertson of B'nai Brith Canada. TRIALS OF UMAR ZAMEER WHO WAS ACCUSED OF KILLING A TORONTO POLICE OFFICER COMES TO AN END Jane Brown is joined by Criminal Defense Lawyer Ari Goldkind. The trial of a man accused of killing a Toronto police officer back in July 2021 is coming to an end. The late Const. Jeffrey Northrup was struck by a vehicle while responding to a robbery report in Toronto's city hall parkade. Umar Zameer was arrested and charged as a suspect. Host Jane Brown discusses the trial, the accused pleading not guilty to first-degree murder and the rise of recent cop killings.

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Stephen Holyday, City Councillor for Ward 2 - Etobicoke Centre, about Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow unveiling her version of the city's 2024 budget, shaving one per cent off the proposed tax increase and appearing to end speculation she could forge ahead with blaming further tax increases on the federal government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: MAYOR CHOW'S PROPERTY TAX HIKE PROPOSAL  Liz West is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She 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 for the Toronto-Davenport district. We discuss Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's proposed property tax hike, the banning of tobogganing at numerous city parks and more.  TORONTO MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW LAUNCHES TOWN HALLS OVER BUDGET Liz West is now joined by Jay Goldberg, Ontario & Interim Atlantic Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Starting today, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is hosting a series of telephone town hall meetings to hear from residents about their questions, comments, and concerns as it pertains to the City's 2024 budget.  THE IOWA CACUS: TRUMP WON Liz West is now joined by Dr. Chris Cooper, a Political Science Professor at Western Carolina University and Brad Polumbo, A conservative commentator and editor-in-chief  & Co-Founder of BASEDPolitics. Former U.S. President Donald Trump was the winner during yesterday's Iowa Caucus. And in the aftermath, candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made the decision to suspend his campaign and provide his full support to back Trump. So, what are the implications of all of this and as Canadians are you worried or excited about the prospects of a Trump comeback? 

TUNE INTO THE TOWN:  MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW'S EYE POPPING PROPERTY TAX INCREASE PLAN Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth and It's Thursday - time to talk about all things municipal - and it's a doozie - an unprecedented proposed 10.5% tax hike for Toronto home owners. We shouldn't be surprised - during the election campaign we were warned that the increases would be big on her watch. And there's more - she's warning about an additional 6.5% hike if the federal Liberals don't come through with more cash for the city. Is that brilliant piece of political brinkmanship as some are saying or is she overreaching? And does the federal government take Toronto for granted? ISRAEL GOES TO COURT OVER ACCUSATIONS OF GENOCIDE Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Amos Guiora, Professor of Law at the University of Utah and a former Legal advisor to the IDF in Gaza.  Israeli legal representatives are in the Hague this week defending the country against accusations of genocide made by South Africa. It is an important moment for the country as it continues to face intense international scrutiny for defending itself in the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist attack of October 7th. So, what can we expect to see come out of this case? Amos explains. TORONTO POLICE BAN PROTESTS AT HIGHWAY 401 AND AVENUE ROAD OVERPASS Libby Znaimer is now joined by Ari Goldkind, a Toronto-based criminal defence lawyer. Let's talk about the news out of the Toronto Police Services board meeting. It looks like police will finally start enforcing the law when it is broken by pro-Palestinian pro-Hamas protesters. Those demonstrations blocking the Avenue road overpass will no longer be allowed.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN:  NORTH YORK JEWISH-OWNED DELI TARGET OF SUSPECTED HATE CRIME It's Thursday - time to talk about all things municipal. And we begin the year with escalating anti-Semitic violence. Yesterday a Jewish owned North York deli was torched and defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti. Police are investigating and political leaders have come out with pious statements condemning this. But given other incidents targeting Jewish neighbourhoods, and Jewish businesses have gone off with impunity why are we surprised? And speaking of confidence in public servants - what about those typos on new signage that no one caught before they were made and installed? And there's a plan to increase the use of photo radar. Joining to discuss is David Crombie, former Toronto Mayor, Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak and Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. "NO MORE NOISE" FIGHTS NOISE POLLUTION IN TORONTO The city of Toronto is reviewing the noise by-law almost five years after it was amended to better address issues like motorcycle noises. How bad has the problem become in the last five years and what should be done about it. Let's go to  Ingrid Buday, Founder of No More Noise Toronto. FREELAND'S LIMO EXPENSES AND PM TRUDEAU'S VACATION Blacklock's Reporter made a freedom of Information request regarding Deputy Premier Chrystia Freeland's transportation last July after she explained that she doesn't have a car and only uses carbon friendly methods of transportation in Toronto. Here is what Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, learned.  

When Olivia Chow was running for mayor, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a Chow victory would be an "unmitigated disaster". Almost six months later, he was on stage with her, thanking her on working with him on a historic deal. He called their collaboration "amazing" and the deal "one-sided" in the mayor's favour.How has the most important relationship in Ontario politics evolved? How did this deal come together? Why isn't the federal government involved? How soon will Torontonians see the impact of it? And how does Chow plan to prioritize the many problems her city faces?GUEST: Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto

Louis Dumas, Canadian Ambassador to Egypt; Olivia Chow, Toronto Mayor and Patrick Brown, Brampton Mayor; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Laryssa Waler, Gurratan Singh and Rachel Aiello.

Greg spoke to Toronto Mayor, Olivia Chow about the Federal government announcing $1.2B in loans for Toronto rental builds, TTC and other issues.

Karina Gould, Government House Leader; Olivia Chow, Toronto Mayor; The Front Bench with Elliot Hughes, Gary Mar, Anne McGrath and Laura Stone 

Liberty Dispatch ~ July 11, 2023On this episode of the Dispatch, hosts Andrew and Matty explored a recent smorgasbord of news stories that highlight massive elitist hypocrisy that is making life worse for everyone else, and the US Supreme Court deals a massive blow to Leftist racism. Andrew is joined by the Wilkins family to talk about their daughter's recent suspension for wearing a plain shirt that states a benign biological fact.[Segment 1] - News Buffet:1. Canada's unemployment rate rises:"Canada Loses 17,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Rises" | Financial Post: https://financialpost.com/news/economy/canada-loses-17000-jobs-unemployment-rate-rises#Echobox=1686315319;2. Toronto Mayor wants to ban two-stroke engines:"Under Chow, Expect Council to Focus on Everything but You" | Toronto Sun: https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/under-chow-expect-council-to-focus-on-everything-but-you#Echobox=1688403066;3. Cruise ships in Europe emit more toxic fumes than all cars in Europe:"Carnival Cruise Ship Emits More Toxic Fumes Than All of Europe's Cars, Study Finds" | Gulf Insider: https://www.gulf-insider.com/carnival-cruise-ship-emits-more-toxic-fumes-than-all-of-europes-cars-study-finds;4. Climate scientists say air conditioning is not the answer:"Heat wave: Canadian households without air conditioning are suffering, and climate change will make it worse" | Global News: https://globalnews.ca/news/9817907/heat-wave-canadian-households-air-conditioning-climate-change;5. Atlantic Provinces Feeling the Climate Crunch:"Double whammy of new climate policies in Atlantic Canada fuels political battle" | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/double-whammy-of-new-climate-policies-in-atlantic-canada-fuel-political-battle#Echobox=1688088503;6. FDA approves human trials for Neuralink chip:"FDA Approves First Human Trials for Elon Musk's Brain Chip Company Neuralink" | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/fda-approves-first-human-trials-for-elon-musks-brain-chip-company-neuralink;[Segment 2] - Interview w/ Wilkins Family:[Segment 3] - SCOTUS DESTROYS Affirmative Actions and Lefties Melt:Biden v. Nebraska: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/22-506_nmip.pdf;"US Supreme Court Backs Affirmative Action in Harvard, UNC Ruling" | The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/law/2023/jun/29/us-supreme-court-affirmative-action-harvard-unc-ruling;"MP Bob Rae Praises Affirmative Action" | True North: https://tnc.news/2023/07/05/rae-praises-affirmative-action;OCASI Statement on Tax Credit to Hire Immigrants | Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants: https://ocasi.org/ocasi-statement-tax-credit-hire-immigrants;JOIN PASTORS, CHURCHES, AND CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES ACROSS CANADA WITH LCC'S NEWEST INITIATIVE, "TRUE READINGS FROM TRUE ROYALTY." Sign up today: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/storyhour/ Support Josh's Stand and Help Us Defend His Liberties! Sign Our Petition Here: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/i-stand-with-josh-alexander/;SHOW SPONSORS:Join Red Balloon Today!: https://www.redballoon.work/lcc; Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/lcc;BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://vip.barterit.ca/launch; Carpe Fide - "Seize the Faith": Store: https://carpe-fide.myshopify.com/, use Promo Code LCC10 for 10% off (US Store Only), or shop Canadian @ https://canadacarpefide.myshopify.com/ | Podcast: https://www.carpefide.com/episodes;Sick of Mainstream Media Lies? Help Support Independent Media! DONATE TO LCC TODAY!: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/donate/ Please Support us in bringing you honest, truthful reporting and analysis from a Christian perspective.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS:LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; OPEN MIKE WITH MICHAEL THIESSEN: https://openmikewithmichaelthiessen.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/openmike;THE OTHER CLUB: https://rumble.com/c/c-2541984; THE LIBERTY LOUNGE WITH TIM TYSOE: https://rumble.com/LLwTT;CONTACT US:Questions/comments about podcasts/news/analysis: mailbag@libertycoalitioncanada.com;Questions/comments about donations: give@libertycoalitioncanada.com;Questions/comments that are church-related: churches@libertycoalitioncanada.com;General Inquiries: info@libertycoalitioncanada.com. STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LCC:Gab: https://gab.com/libertycoalitioncanada Telegram: https://t.me/libertycoalitioncanadanews Instagram: https://instagram.com/libertycoalitioncanada Facebook: https://facebook.com/LibertyCoalitionCanada Twitter: @LibertyCCanada - https://twitter.com/LibertyCCanada Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LibertyCoalitionCanada YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@liberty4canada - WE GOT CANCELLED AGAIN!!! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW and SHARE it with others!

Liberty Dispatch ~ July 11, 2023 On this episode of the Dispatch, hosts Andrew and Matty explored a recent smorgasbord of news stories that highlight massive elitist hypocrisy that is making life worse for everyone else, and the US Supreme Court deals a massive blow to Leftist racism. Andrew is joined by the Wilkins family to talk about their daughter's recent suspension for wearing a plain shirt that states a benign biological fact. [Segment 1] -  News Buffet: 1. Canada's unemployment rate rises: "Canada Loses 17,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Rises" | Financial Post: https://financialpost.com/news/economy/canada-loses-17000-jobs-unemployment-rate-rises#Echobox=1686315319; 2. Toronto Mayor wants to ban two-stroke engines: "Under Chow, Expect Council to Focus on Everything but You" | Toronto Sun: https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/under-chow-expect-council-to-focus-on-everything-but-you#Echobox=1688403066; 3. Cruise ships in Europe emit more toxic fumes than all cars in Europe: "Carnival Cruise Ship Emits More Toxic Fumes Than All of Europe's Cars, Study Finds" | Gulf Insider: https://www.gulf-insider.com/carnival-cruise-ship-emits-more-toxic-fumes-than-all-of-europes-cars-study-finds; 4. Climate scientists say air conditioning is not the answer: "Heat wave: Canadian households without air conditioning are suffering, and climate change will make it worse" | Global News: https://globalnews.ca/news/9817907/heat-wave-canadian-households-air-conditioning-climate-change; 5. Atlantic Provinces Feeling the Climate Crunch: "Double whammy of new climate policies in Atlantic Canada fuels political battle" | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/double-whammy-of-new-climate-policies-in-atlantic-canada-fuel-political-battle#Echobox=1688088503; 6. FDA approves human trials for Neuralink chip: "FDA Approves First Human Trials for Elon Musk's Brain Chip Company Neuralink" | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/fda-approves-first-human-trials-for-elon-musks-brain-chip-company-neuralink; [Segment 2] -  Interview w/ Wilkins Family: [Segment 3] -  SCOTUS DESTROYS Affirmative Actions and Lefties Melt: Biden v. Nebraska: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/22-506_nmip.pdf; "US Supreme Court Backs Affirmative Action in Harvard, UNC Ruling" | The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/law/2023/jun/29/us-supreme-court-affirmative-action-harvard-unc-ruling; "MP Bob Rae Praises Affirmative Action" | True North: https://tnc.news/2023/07/05/rae-praises-affirmative-action; OCASI Statement on Tax Credit to Hire Immigrants | Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants: https://ocasi.org/ocasi-statement-tax-credit-hire-immigrants; JOIN PASTORS, CHURCHES, AND CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES ACROSS CANADA WITH LCC'S NEWEST INITIATIVE, "TRUE READINGS FROM TRUE ROYALTY."  Sign up today: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/storyhour/  Support Josh's Stand and Help Us Defend His Liberties! Sign Our Petition Here: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/i-stand-with-josh-alexander/; SHOW SPONSORS: Join Red Balloon Today!: https://www.redballoon.work/lcc;  Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546;  Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/lcc; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/;  Barter It: https://vip.barterit.ca/launch; Carpe Fide - "Seize the Faith": Store: https://carpe-fide.myshopify.com/, use Promo Code LCC10 for 10% off (US Store Only), or shop Canadian @ https://canadacarpefide.myshopify.com/ | Podcast: https://www.carpefide.com/episodes; Sick of Mainstream Media Lies? Help Support Independent Media! DONATE TO LCC TODAY!: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/donate/   Please Support us in bringing you honest, truthful reporting and analysis from a Christian perspective. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS: LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow;  OPEN MIKE WITH MICHAEL THIESSEN: https://openmikewithmichaelthiessen.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/openmike; THE OTHER CLUB: https://rumble.com/c/c-2541984;  THE LIBERTY LOUNGE WITH TIM TYSOE: https://rumble.com/LLwTT; CONTACT US: Questions/comments about podcasts/news/analysis: mailbag@libertycoalitioncanada.com; Questions/comments about donations: give@libertycoalitioncanada.com; Questions/comments that are church-related: churches@libertycoalitioncanada.com; General Inquiries: info@libertycoalitioncanada.com.  STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LCC: Gab: https://gab.com/libertycoalitioncanada  Telegram: https://t.me/libertycoalitioncanadanews  Instagram: https://instagram.com/libertycoalitioncanada  Facebook: https://facebook.com/LibertyCoalitionCanada  Twitter: @LibertyCCanada - https://twitter.com/LibertyCCanada  Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LibertyCoalitionCanada  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@liberty4canada - WE GOT CANCELLED AGAIN!!! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW and SHARE it with others!

Road rage may have led to a double shooting near Yonge and Bloor in downtown Toronto; the search continues for three suspects in the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander and mother of two in Leslieville; and, Toronto Mayor-elect Olivia Chow pledges to address surging violence once she formally takes office.

Greg just got back from California, so he shares, the good, the bad, and the ugly about his trip, including his encounter with Arnold Schwarzenegger.Then, Toronto Star Reporter Allan Woods comes onto the show to discuss the incident involving the Titan submersible. Allan recently spoke with Joe MacInnis, who has taken the trip down to visit the Titanic. We get a fascinating view on what it's like being that far down in the water near the historic shipwreck. But, it all comes at a cost, and how can we prevent more casualties going forward?The Toronto Mayor byelection is set for this coming Monday, so prominent candidate Anthony Furey joins the program the present his platform. What is he going to do to turn around Canada's largest city?All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.

When there are 102 candidates running for mayor of Toronto, it presents a significant obstacle to hearing all the voices that need to be heard. We aim to help by inviting three candidates for mayor who have earned the right to be part of the mix. Chloe Brown placed third in the mayor's race last October. She is currently project coordinator at Future Skills Centre; Anthony Perruzza, the current Toronto City Councillor for Humber River-Black Creek and a former member of the Ontario legislature;and Rob Davis, a consultant who was the first ever Black councillor in the old city of York and the newly amalgamated city of Toronto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Sky is now a victim of election interference and voter fraud. They are doing everything they can to make sure that he does not win. We cannot allow them to do that. Please make sure that everyone you know knows that Chris Sky is the best option to vote for Mayor of Toronto. The Kevin J Johnston show runs every Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. Toronto time live on www.freedomreport.ca

Covid tyranny was designed to be a perpetual cycle to destroy your rights and freedoms. Chris Sky is back with Stew to talk about his fight against tyranny, LGBT groomers and why he is running for Toronto Mayor. The corporate interests behind the scenes of “ The Chosen” are not what they claim. The Daily Wire's Rome correspondent Bree Dail is here to detail the new scandals rocking the hit TV show "The Chosen”. The Washington Post is once again shilling for the CIA. Jackson Hinkle is here to talk about the Ukraine war and the recent NATO backed destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Russian controlled Ukraine. Get back to that pre-Covid feeling and fight the spike protein at http://SpikeProtocol.com Jen Van De Water is here to talk about the alarming studies that show increased mortality in men and lower fertility and testosterone. Watch this new show NOW at Stewpeters.com! Watch this new show NOW at Stewpeters.com! Keep us FREE and ON THE AIR! SUPPORT THE SPONSORS Below! Protect your retirement, Visit our friends at Goldco! Call 855-706-GOLD or visit https://goldco.com/stew Get High Quality Prepper Food, NOW with $100 Buckets! Use Promocode STEW for Big Discounts at https://HeavensHarvest.com Taxation is THEFT! Never again voluntarily pay the Washington D.C. Swamp, legally and safely, GUARANTEED when you attend Freedom Law School! Visit: https://FreedomLawSchool.org Gun Holsters, BIG SALE! Just go to https://www.vnsh.com/stew and get $50 OFF! Clean up your AIR with these high quality air filtration systems, and protect yourself from shedding: https://thetriadaer.com/ Support anti-vax activism, free clinic care, and MANLY products like IGF1 visit:https://Vaccine-Police.com Check out https://nootopia.com/StewPeters for help increasing your mental & physical strength to battle the deep-state's KRYPTONITE plot against Americans! Magnesium is VITAL for sleep and stress, Get high quality magnesium and support the show with using Promocode STEWPETERS10: https://magbreakthrough.com/stewpeters High Quality CBD, Check out: https://kuribl.com/ Use Promocode STEW20 for 20% off your order or premium CBD! Protect yourself from Spike Proteins by getting the protocol: https://spikeprotocol.com Doctors appointments, with REAL Doctors that care, let them know Stew sent you at https://heroicdoctors.com Antarctic krill Oil is a lifesaver, FIX your swollen feet today at https://stopswollenfeet.com Go Ad-Free, Get Exclusive Content, Become a Premium user: https://www.stewpeters.com/subscribe/ Follow Stew on Gab: https://gab.com/RealStewPeters See all of Stew's content at https://StewPeters.com https://www.givesendgo.com/defendlauren

TVO Today Live, in partnership with the Toronto Region Board of Trade will host the Toronto Mayoral By-Election Debate at the Isabel Bader Theatre on Thursday, May 25 at 7 pm ET. Moderated by Steve Paikin of TVO Today's The Agenda, the leading candidates vying to become the next mayor of Toronto will debate affordability, housing, transit, access to services, and the city's prospects for economic growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In a crowded field of candidates for Toronto Mayor, Chloe Brown's grassroots campaign stands out as one of the most unique. Chloe ran an impressive campaign last October finishing 3rd with an incredibly efficient dollar-to-vote ratio of only $0.20. In this interview, Jessa McLean and Santiago Helou Quintero talk to Chloe about her experience as a Policy Analyst, how this campaign is different from last time, her platform and whether is she running to win. Chloe Brown for Mayor Campaign Website

Toronto residents have a lot of candidates to chose from. Rabble Rousers Santiago Helou Quintero and Jessa McLean breakdown the top six candidates in the Race for Toronto Mayor.They go through the platforms, messaging and political records trying to makes sense of this crowded ballot of candidates. The episode starts off with what the hosts consider the front running right-wing candidates, current councillors Brad Bradford, Ana Bailão and former Police Chief Mark Saunders. They then discuss three more choices for Mayor that progressives might be eyeing, Olivia Chow, Chloe Brown and Josh Matlow.

This week I am hanging out with Chloe Brown Chloe is a community organizer, low-key saxophonist and candidate for City of Toronto Mayor in the June 26th, 2023 Mayoral By-election. Chloe has generously shared their time to talk to me about her friends, her drive and her platform. You can follow Chloe Brown here: https://chloebrown.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/chloebrown4to/ https://thelocal.to/toronto-mayor-candidates-2023/        https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/elections/by-election/ Subscribe to automatically get Chloe Brown's episode and more episodes of Social Animals. Tell your friends, comment below and enjoy the stories! Thanks for listening! The interlude music on this episode was made by Me using Apple Garage band and those sweet sweet loopies.   

Today on The Richard Syrett Show: Columnist for the Western Standard Dave Makichuk discusses Rachel Notley's new age ‘thoughtcrime'. Federal director at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Franco Terrazzano says the strike proves PSAC is privileged and out of touch. Writer & caWsbar member Mia Ashton talks about the trans-identified male in B.C. accused of spying on girls in change rooms. Political analyst Wayne Allyn Root explains why Bud Light proved conservatives have the power. Toronto Mayor candidate Anthony Furey on why lanes have taken it too far.

Former city councillor Ana Bailao has confirmed to Toronto Today host Greg Brady on 640 Toronto that she will be running for mayor of Toronto this June.

2 old friends talk about things and stuff. This week we discuss our pick for the new mayor of Toronto, a follow up on the Scott Adams comments about the Blacks, based anti-crime initiatives in El Salvador and the 15 min city conspiracy theory that's really happening but not. All episodes also available on Rumble, iTunes, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts and all your favorite podcatchers! Follow Mark on Twitter @MaaronC Follow Jason on Twitter @2bitpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bitpodcast/message

Comedians Steph Tolev and Ali Kolbert stick around and join Adam as they hear some trending news stories including: the Mayor of Toronto resigning, Megan Fox posting a revenge photo amid breakup rumors with Machine Gun Kelly, Sam Smith wearing a latex jumpsuit on the red carpet, a hockey fan fight going viral, someone stealing the catalytic converter from the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile, a man escaping a DUI by arguing it was necessary for him to drink and drive, an M&M's factory getting fined after two workers fell into giant vat of chocolate, and a model passing out after holding her poop in for too long. PLUGS: Listen to Steph Tolev's podcast,: ‘Steph Infection' wherever you find podcasts See Steph Tolev live: Vancouver, Canada - Biltmore Cabaret - February 23rd & 24th Portland, OR - Helium Comedy Club - February 26th And for more dates visit: StephTolev.com And follow Steph on Twitter & Instagram, @StephTolev For Ali Kolbert's live dates go to, AliKolbert.com Check out ‘The Ali Kolbert Show' wherever you listen to podcasts And follow Ali on Twitter & Instagram, @AliKolbert THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY'S SPONSORS: OReillyAuto.com TommyJohn.com/ADAM

In defense of Generation Z's work demands! Does the fact that John Tory chose to resign as Toronto Mayor prove that he should stay on as Toronto Mayor? Are we going to Hell in a handbasket? Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) and Steven Kerzner discuss these issues and more!

John Tory's recently disclosed affair with a former staffer and resulting resignation as mayor of Toronto have brought a blowout ending to the straight-laced, button down moderate conservative's otherwise uneventful tenure in the city's top job. Host Alex Pierson speaks with one of the journalists who broke the story of Mayor Tory's affair and subsequent resignation - David Rider, City Hall Burueau Chief for the Toronto Star.. and Adrienne Batra, Editor in chief Toronto Sun and former communications director for the late mayor Rob Ford.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke with Toronto Mayor, John Tory about the police & TTC budgets as well as what to do about Ontario Place.

To discuss the new powers the Ontario government has given certain mayors in the province, we welcome Alex Pierson, radio host, The Alex Pierson Show; Karen Stintz, former Toronto City Councillor; Eric Lombardi, More Neighbours Toronto; Josh Matlow, Toronto city councillor; Luca Bucci, CEO, Ontario Homebuilders' Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Howard Njoo, Deputy Chief Public Health Officer, Public Health Agency of Canada; Heather Stefanson, Manitoba Premier; John Tory, Toronto Mayor; Joy Malbon, CTV News; Steven Guilbeault, Environment Minister; Stephanie Levitz, the Toronto Star; Emilie Nicolas, Le Devoir; and Dr. Jesse Papenburg; pediatric infectious disease specialist.  

Toronto City Council is made up of 26 members from across the city, each trying to represent the areas in which they preside. But as one candidate for Toronto Mayor says, that council is made up of people who are far from the citizens that they represent, and should work towards more action than talk. Chloe Brown is a candidate for Mayor of Toronto, and chatted with Alex about the issue of diversity, and what the city can do better under new leadership.

In the final episode of The Influence Podcast, Collision Edition, Tom and Keith are excited to welcome Toronto Mayor, John Tory.  With Collision Conference right around the corner, Tom and Keith sit down with the Mayor of North America's 4th largest city and discuss why Toronto was the perfect candidate for Collision Conference.  They also discuss Mayor Tory's vision for a post-pandemic Toronto- now the 3rd largest tech hub in North America and how conference's like Collision play a key role in supporting this thriving tech scene.  Support the show: https://www.instagram.com/nfluenceagency/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.