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Toronto Police is releasing details of the interprovincial 11-month investigation called ‘Project Foxxx' that led to 32 arrests; Toronto Public Health warns of increase in mpox cases across the city; plus, The Ontario government announces a new funding formula for daycare centres.

THE MEDICAL RECORD: TORONTO PUBLIC HEALTH LAUNCHES FLU/COVID-19 VACCINE CAMPAIGN 12-12:30 PM Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, Family Physician and Founder and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto, Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, Internal medicine and critical care physician at Humber River Hospital. Toronto Public Health has launched a flu/COVID-19 vaccine campaign and has a phased approach to the administration of vaccines with first priority in the rollout going to adults 65 and older, immunocompromised individuals among others. The campaign comes amid flu season. Meanwhile, the war in Israel has led to mounting casualties and deaths among innocent civilians. Our panel discusses trauma medicine and how it works during times of emergencies and also weighs in on Israel's robust medical services programs that are specialized in dealing with situations like this. So far, the death toll in Israel has reportedly reached 1,200 people. SEGMENT 2: NDP MPP JAMA FACING PARTY BACKLASH FOR HER OFFENSIVE COMMENTS ON ISRAEL 12:30-12:40 PM Libby Znaimer is joined by John Fraser, leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. Mr. Fraser is calling for the removal of NDP MPP Sarah Jama's from caucus after she made offensive comments about Israel in the wake of the war. Part of her statement on social media platform X reads:  "We must look to the solution to this endless cycle of death and destruction: end all occupation of Palestinian land and end apartheid.” MPP Jama has made numerous offensive and public remarks about Israel in the recent past which makes these statements all the more concerning. Meanwhile, NDP leader Marit Stiles says her party did not approve of Jama's remarks. SEGMENT 3 PERSONAL ACCOUNTS OF THE WAR IN ISRAEL FROM THOSE LIVING THERE 12:40-12:50 PM Libby Znaimer is joined by Aseel Gadban, a Druze Israeli who served in an IDF combat unit. We reach Aseel in Israel where he weighs in on his personal account of what has been happening in the country since the war began last Saturday. He tells us how he is managing and how this conflict has been impacting Israel's Druze community. We then hear another personal account, this time from Simcha Jacobovici on how the war has impacted his own family and loved ones. SEGMENT 4: SIMCHA JACABOVICI ON THE HORRORS OF HAMAS ATTACK 12:50-1 PM Libby is joined by Simcha Jacabovici who lives in Israel and gives a very personal account of how the war has impacted his family. Simcha is an Israeli-Canadian journalist and New York Times best-selling author and documentary filmmaker.

Toronto Police Service is facing criminal charges in connection with a shooting in February that left a man seriously injured; An additional five global deaths have been linked to Kenneth Law, as a mother tries to unite victims families; Stars and moviegoers embrace day two of TIFF 2023; A report from Toronto Public Health shows shocking long-lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on young children; and the first of the new RSV vaccine for Canadians over 60 was administered this week, here's what you need to know.

Liz West is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak which is now part of the ZoomerMedia family, David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto,  Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village and a former Toronto City Councillor and mayoral candidate. Today: we kick things off with a discussion about Mayor-elect Olivia Chow calling out Ottawa for not housing refugees it brings into the country. Meanwhile, on the topic of housing, our panel revisits the major encampments at popular Allan Gardens in downtown Toronto. Is it a case of neglect on the City's part? And, finally, we discuss Premier Doug Ford's differences with Olivia Chow when it comes to the future of Ontario Place.  OTTAWA TAKES ON TECH GIANTS OVER BILL C-18  Liz West is now joined by Dr. Michael Geist, A law professor at the University of Ottawa who holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law. Ottawa has received pushback from tech giants like Google and Meta (owner of Facebook) after Bill C-18 (also known as the Online News Act) got royal assent and will be implemented in about six months time. Dr. Geist weighs in on the measures that these private companies plan to implement in response. ---- FOOD INFRACTIONS AT RESTAURANTS IN TORONTO Liz West is now joined by Anita Thomson, founder and owner of Zitto Zitto Taverna in Toronto.  Toronto Public Health inspectors found major food infractions in as many as 7 restaurants in Toronto on July 4. So, what are the kinds of things that food places can be written up for? And, how do reputable establishments ensure a safe dining experience for their customers? Also, Anita weighs in on why she is not taking part in CafeTO.  Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

THE MEDICAL RECORD: CANADA'S DRUG CRISIS Marissa Lennox is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, a General Internist and epidemiologist at Unity Health Toronto, Dr. Alisa Naiman, family physician and the founder and medical director of The Medical Station in Toronto, and Dr. Malcolm Moore, a medical oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. This week: we shed light on the scope of the drug crisis here in Canada with over 30,000 individuals losing their lives to drug overdoses in the past 7 years. Earlier this year, we learned that Toronto Public Health is partnering with Unity Health Toronto and University Health Network hospitals to implement additional supervised injection sites. But, is this the right approach that our healthcare system should be taking to address the drug crisis among its other strategies? Meanwhile, Sunnybrook and Michael Garron Hospitals will be helping to tackle the surgery backlog by performing hip or knee replacement operations over weekends. The plan is to do as many as 1,300 over he next year by doing those surgeries on Saturdays and Sundays. And, tick season is upon us with the arrival of Spring and these pests pose the very real threat of Lyme's disease. Our health experts weigh in on the latest. PUBLIC SERVICE WORKER STRIKE KICKS IN TODAY Marissa Lennox is now joined by Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The Public Service Alliance of Canada's strike has officially started as of 12:01 am today. As many as 155,000 are off the job after the union and Ottawa failed to reach a tentative agreement on Tuesday evening. A part of those striking are employees at the CRA. Franco weighs in on why he feels PSAC is out of touch and how their demands for a pay raise, if fulfilled, would cost taxpayers $9.3 billion. TORONTO ENDS BACKYARD CHICKEN FARMING PILOT PROGRAM OVER CONCERNS OF AVIAN FLU Marissa Lennox is now joined by Dr. Tim Sly, an epidemiologist at Toronto Metropolitan University and Sarah Doucette a former city councillor and a three-year participant in the pilot program of backyard chicken farming. The City of Toronto is ending its backyard chicken farming pilot project over concerns of the threat of the Avian flu. We bring in our epidemiologist to weigh in on just how serious of a threat the disease actually is to humans. And, we ask our listeners: have you benefitted from this program? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

This episode features updates on the 6-month pilot for the new non-police led Toronto Community Crisis Service, which sends mental health specialists to mental health or addiction crisis calls instead of police/paramedics.  The evidence shows that most 9-1-1 calls did not result in the need for police and that the crisis team was able to manage 78% of calls without the support of other emergency services.  The team can be accessed by calling 9-1-1 or 2-1-1 (2-1-1 is the most direct way to avoid police response).  The Toronto Community Crisis Service is a multi-disciplinary team of mental health specialists that take a harm reductive, trauma-informed approach to responding to and managing crisis calls across the city.  On the majority of calls the team is able to assess and manage the crisis without the need to transport the person to hospital.  Each person that the team responds to will receive the option for 6-months of intensive case management to help prevent future crises and address the root causes.   See what areas of the city the service is currently covering as it starts to expand across Toronto: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/public-safety-alerts/community-safety-programs/toronto-community-crisis-service/toronto-community-crisis-service-areas/#location=&lat=&lng= More information on the Toronto Community Crisis Service can be found here: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/public-safety-alerts/community-safety-programs/toronto-community-crisis-service/ I also highlight updates from the frontlines of the drug poisoning epidemic.  The city of Toronto is still seeing a large number of overdose-related fatalities due to the unregulated street supply of fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine.  I talk about what we are finding in drug samples collected by Toronto Public Health and the risks associated: https://drugchecking.cdpe.org/reports/ Finally,  I share some thoughts on the state of cannabis research and some tips on how to navigate a lot of the bad reasearch that exists out there.  I finish off with some ideas on how to increase effectiveness and reduce harms around your cannabis use. Instagram @jake_flightofthoughts Facebook The Psychedelic Society of First Responders and Emergency Workers YouTube @flightofthoughts * This podcast is uncensored and covers many topics considered mature or difficult for some individuals. We do not condone any illegal activities, as this is a platform for harm reduction and open dialogue.  The statements and opinions shared on this podcast are not meant to replace advice from a qualified medical professional.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, a medical oncologist  at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Dr. Fahad Razak, an internist and epidemiologist at Unity Health Toronto, Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family physician and founder and medical director of The Medical Station in Toronto. This week: We start things off by discussing the increased spread of Norovirus since the pandemic and also a report by Toronto Public Health that shows that during the pandemic, mental illness, opioid overdoses and food and shelter insecurity have all worsened. ---- FRANCOIS LEGAULT'S TAKE ON TRUDEAU'S HANDLING OF THE BORDER  Libby Znaimer is joined by Daniel Béland, James McGill Professor; Director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC), and Dr. Jennifer Elrick, Associate Professor of Sociology at McGill University who specializes in immigration policymaking and implementation. This week: Quebec Premier François Legault wrote an article in the English national newspaper The Globe and Mail in which he called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to enforce Canada's border and deal with Asylum seekers in a better way and make that a priority Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Toronto Public Health's Dr Vinita Dubey updates Scott and Reshmi about the new Bivalent covid booster that Ontarians can now book appointments for..Rocco Achampong, a lawyer and city council candidate for Spadina-Fort York wants to charge a congestion fee for non-local drivers entering downtown.

In this encore presentation of Today in BC, host Peter McCully chats with provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, who was asked what training she would have received in the Canadian Armed Forces that would serve her well in her current role. “I think there were a lot of things you go through when you spend time in the military with the training," she said. "Whether it's the basic training and then the medical training and then the work that we do. I think about it in terms of leadership in particular, understanding how to organize, how to make decisions in a crisis, having experience and having to do that.” Henry worked in Toronto and was the operational head on the response to the SARS outbreak as well as the Ebola outbreak overseas in Uganda. Those experiences made her uneasy when word started to come out of China about what was spreading there. “I was one of the medical officers of health at the City of Toronto working with Toronto Public Health when SARS happened in 2003," she said. "I think back a lot to late 2019, early 2020. What we were hearing was so similar to what we were hearing in late 2002.” Henry commented on the current conditions surrounding COVID-19. “We know this virus isn't finished with us yet and until we're in a good place around the globe, there's still possibilities that it's going to come back with a vengeance," she said. "It's likely to come back in the fall and part of what I'm doing right now, and my team's doing, is looking at is what does that mean? What are the possible scenarios we could be faced with?” McCully wondered if Henry was able to relax and get away and not think about the job? “Not yet, but it's in my future, it has been a long time," she said. "We have COVID as we've also had of course worsening of the toxic drug crisis. But I am planning on getting away, hopefully within the next few weeks, as long as everything stays as calm as it is right now. I think my challenge will be not thinking about the job and really trying to disconnect for a while.” A mailbag question from a Today in BC Podcast listener asked what could be done about the shortage of family doctors. Henry said this question was not in her area of having a lot of influence, but noted: “I believe we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the system." "This is not unique to B.C. or to Canada," she said. "I think around the globe, we're seeing stretched health care resources. During this pandemic, we've also made some big leaps ahead. Things like virtual care, it's expanded people's ability in more remote communities to get access to care. But we also know that you can't only see people remotely. We need to have that interaction in a safe space as well.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the July show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Belke will be your host for this June 13th, 2022 episode. *Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto.* Today we are going to tune into a group discussion about Mental Health and New Hobbies! Mental health can be impacted by many different things, from life-changing events to everyday tasks. And while there are many strategies we can actively engage in to improve our mental health, an often-overlooked factor is spending time on an activity that you enjoy – otherwise known as a hobby. *Disclaimer: All recordings done for RTNT were using the Zoom platform to maintain social distancing through these times. This episode features perspectives and information that are not directly from RTNT. We are NOT health professionals who specialize in Covid-19 or any other physical health matters. If you have any questions about Covid-19 please visit the website for either Toronto Public Health or Public Health Ontario or contact your doctor directly for any health questions or concerns. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or the Gerstein Crisis Centre (if you're in Toronto) at (416) 929-5200* Enjoy the following group discussion on Mental Health and New Hobbies featuring members and staff of Progress Place Here are some great tips for how hobbies can improve your mental health according to a Utah State University article: Reduced stress: participating in activities during leisure or spare time has been shown to reduce stress levels. For instance, one study showed approximately 75% of participants' cortisol levels (one of the most widely studied hormonal markers of stress) were lowered after making art. Don't consider yourself to be an artistic person? That's okay! This study also showed that prior experience wasn't needed to reduce stress. Enhanced well-being: a study in New Zealand found that engaging in creative activities can lead to an improved sense of wellbeing that may have long lasting effects. Participants felt a higher positive affect or mood and a sense of flourishing after days where they engaged in a creative activity. Improved social connection, decreases in depression and anxiety: while there are many mental health benefits related to hobbies on your own, group or ‘team' hobbies have also been shown to provide important opportunities for social connection, friendship and support. Research also shows that adults who regularly participate in some kind of team sport are less likely to experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. Improved mental health: hobbies that include physical activity have been linked to many health benefits including reduced stress, reduced blood pressure, and a lower heart rate. But if you take physical activity outside, there are many additional positive benefits. Experts agree that spending as little as 10 minutes in nature can lead to improved mood, focus, and overall wellbeing. *If you are looking for a community to be a part of your Mental Health recovery; please visit a Clubhouse near you. Clubhouse International reaches over 100,000 people living with mental illness per year in 320+ clubhouses in 34 countries. Please visit clubhouseinternational.org to find a clubhouse in your community.* A special thank you to our interviewers of RTNT. Thank you to all the members and staff of Progress Place who work hard each month to create a recurring episode of Radio Totally Normal Toronto. Thank you to our listeners. Please, share this episode with your friends and family. To learn more about RTNT or listen to previous episodes please check out radiototallynormaltoronto.org. You can stream RTNT on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podbast if you search

Organizations often struggle with fostering a data and analytics culture to the detriment of their analytics programs. In this fourth episode of our five-part series on data analytics, Tamara Augsten talks with host Takara Small about her work with data visualization and how organizations can build a culture that makes workers excited to engage in data analytics.About our guest: Tamara Augsten uses her background in data analysis and urban planning to visualize, mobilize and translate data in a meaningful, accessible and engaging ways to inform planning and policy. She currently works with Toronto Public Health at the City of Toronto and develops data visualization tools for the COVID-19 pandemic response for both internal and public audiences. The public-facing dashboards she has contributed to have received over 30 million views. Previously to her work at Toronto Public Health, she led Raising the Village – an initiative to provide communities with data and research to measure the well-being of Toronto's children and families.This is the fourth episode of Making Sense of Data, a mini-series from Tableau and The Conference Board of Canada. Access all of our research at conferenceboard.caAdditional LinksMapping Police Violence - https://mappingpoliceviolence.org/ (Mentioned in the interview)New York Times Data Visualization - https://www.nytimes.com/spotlight/graphics (Mentioned in the Interview)

Libby Znaimer is joined by Charles Sousa, The former minister of finance for Ontario and MPP for Mississauga South, Lisa Raitt, former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Howard Hampton, former leader of the Ontario NDP. There are just nine days left to go in the provincial election campaign. Andrea Horwath and Mike Schreiner both continue to campaign virtually and it, of course, couldn't come at a worse time as every day counts. Also, the Ontario NDP pledges to remove any barriers that would stop families and loved ones of residents of long-term care to sue home operators for negligence. So, what do our panelists make of this? And, the NDP is on the defensive over allegations of anti-antisemitism including against current MPP candidate for Toronto-St. Paul's, Jill Andrews. ---- CANADA'S MONKEYPOX OUTBREAK: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

There is an infectious disease affecting people all around the world and was responsible for more than 1 million deaths globally in 2020. If you had to guess, maybe you would think it was COVID-19. Think again, because it's a disease that was first discovered in the 1800s, called Tuberculosis (TB). In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we'll be speaking with two guests from Stop TB Canada about:The history of TB in Canada and the current burden of disease;How the TB programs at Toronto Public Health and the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) typically operate;The impact of COVID-19 on patients and services; andThe urgent need to prioritize programs targeted to the prevention, control, and elimination of this disease.Podcast GuestTina Campbell, BSN, RN Dr. Elizabeth Rea, MDPodcast HostsLeshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®References for Our DiscussionSTOP TB CanadaNorthern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA)Toronto Public HealthSubscribe to the NewsletterWhat if there was an easy way to receive timely information about public health and global health right to your inbox? Subscribe to the newsletter to stay in the loop about the latest news, live events, jobs, and professional development opportunities. Subscribe to ensure you don't miss out: https://thepublichealthinsight.com/subscribe/.Leave Us a RatingIf you enjoy our podcasts, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and spread the word to your friends to help us get discovered by more people.Teaching MaterialsIf you are an educator interested in using any of our podcast material in your teaching material, feel free to do so or reach out through at thepublichealthinsight@gmail.com. We'd also be happy to connect regarding any guest lecture opportunities. Learn more about our previous collaborations. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PHInsight)

Welcome to the March show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Belke is your host for this March 9th, 2022 episode number 39. *Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto.* Today we are going to speak on Black Mental Health Week. We're going to connect with staff and members of Progress Place and the Community HUB to their discussion on the topic. We recorded the interview over Zoom. From the Black Mental Health Week Website: "TAIBU Community Health Centre, in partnership with the City of Toronto, hosted the inaugural Black Mental Health Day in March, 2020, citing the Toronto Black community's demand to end 400 years of oppression and the ongoing mental health impact of persistent, systemic anti-Black racism in all settings. Partly due to high-profile incidents of anti-Black racism in 2020, a groundswell of momentum is slowly improving awareness and strengthening the demand from communities across the globe, to improve understanding and to initiate action to end anti-Black racism and the negative mental health impact it causes where Black communities live, work and play." "Rates of depressive symptoms among Black individuals are nearly six times the 12-month prevalence reported for the general population in Canada," Jude Mary Cenat, an associate professor at the University of Ottawa, said in a press release. A satellite program of Progress Place, Community Place Hub is a health access hub providing programs and services in Weston and Mount Dennis communities. To access them, please call 416-323-1429. *Disclaimer: All recordings done for RTNT were using the Zoom platform to maintain social distancing through these times. This episode features perspectives and information that are not directly from RTNT. We are NOT health professionals who specialize in Covid-19 or any other physical health matters. If you have any questions about Covid-19 please visit the website for either Toronto Public Health or Public Health Ontario or contact your doctor directly for any health questions or concerns. This episode may contain conversations around suicide and suicide prevention. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or the Gerstein Crisis Centre (if you're in Toronto) at (416) 929-5200* *If you are looking for a community to be a part of your Mental Health recovery; please visit a Clubhouse near you. Clubhouse International reaches over 100,000 people living with mental illness per year in 320+ clubhouses in 34 countries. Please visit clubhouseinternational.org to find a clubhouse in your community.* To learn more about RTNT or listen to previous episodes please check out radiototallynormaltoronto.org. You can stream RTNT on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcast if you search up Radio Totally Normal Toronto. If you'd like to learn more about Progress Place you can: Visit progressplace.org @progressplaceclubhouse on Instagram & Facebook @Progress_Place on Twitter Thanks again for listening to us and stay tuned for our new episode two months from now!

Catch up on what you missed on an episode of The Richard Syrett Show. Play by Play for the Mississauga Steelheads, Matt Cullen talks about the NHL season on a pause because of COVID. Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, Tom Korski speaks upon the federal government admitting to using secret lockdown surveillance. Leader of the People's Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier details his year-end address. Investigative Journalist, True North Contributor & Author of “Underdog: Confessions of a Right-Wing, Gay Jewish Muckraker,” Sue-Ann Levy talks about Toronto Public Health stopping her mother from leaving her home & going on an upcoming planned trip.

Welcome to the December show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Mark was the host for this episode of RTNT December 8th, 2021 episode number 38. *Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto.* Today we are going to speak on Mental Health and Morning Routines. First off, we're going to connect with staff and members of Progress Place to listen in on their Round Table discussion on the topic. We recorded the discussion over Zoom as the Clubhouse is not currently open to record in our studio. Cleaning, breakfast, working out, hydrating, making the bed, cooking, coffee, sleeping, hygiene and showering, the possibilities are endless for routines. According to TherapyGroup of NYC: “By establishing a daily routine, we can set aside time to take care of tasks and focus on our mental and physical health. Routines are essential at every stage of life—from childhood and adolescence to adulthood. They help us cope with change, create healthy habits, improve interpersonal relationships, and reduce stress.” *Disclaimer: All recordings done for RTNT were using the Zoom platform to maintain social distancing through these times. This episode features perspectives and information that are not directly from RTNT. We are NOT health professionals who specialize in Covid-19 or any other physical health matters. If you have any questions about Covid-19 please visit the website for either Toronto Public Health or Public Health Ontario or contact your doctor directly for any health questions or concerns. This episode may contain conversations around suicide and suicide prevention. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or the Gerstein Crisis Centre (if you're in Toronto) at (416) 929-5200* Enjoy the following Round Table discussion on Mental Health and Routines featuring staff and members of Progress Place. *If you are looking for a community to be a part of your Mental Health recovery; please visit a Clubhouse near you. Clubhouse International reaches over 100,000 people living with mental illness per year in 320+ clubhouses in 34 countries. Please visit clubhouseinternational.org to find a clubhouse in your community.* We would like to thank all those involved with this episode of Radio Totally Normal Toronto. A special thank you to our interviewers of RTNT. Thank you to all the members and staff of Progress Place who work hard each month to create a recurring episode of Radio Totally Normal Toronto. Thank you to our listeners. Please, share this episode with your friends and family. *To learn more about RTNT or listen to previous episodes please check out radiototallynormaltoronto.org. You can stream RTNT on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcast if you search up Radio Totally Normal Toronto. If you'd like to learn more about Progress Place you can: -visit progressplace.org. -Follow us on social media @progressplaceclubhouse on Instagram & Facebook @Progress_Place on Twitter* For this month we'll be listening to a familiar Canadian artist by the name of Charles Thomas "Stompin' Tom" Connors. Tom was a Canadian country and folk singer-songwriter. Focusing his career exclusively on his native Canada, he is credited with writing more than 300 songs and has released four dozen albums, with total sales of nearly four million copies. We picked out a Christmas song called Merry Christmas Everybody and it has an amazing energy to it. Happy Holidays, stay tuned and stay connected.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village, John Capobianco, Senior Vice President & Senior Partner, FleishmanHillard HighRoad, and Charles Sousa,

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Anticipation is growing for COVID-19 vaccinations to be approved for children between five and 11 — something that could happen in Canada within weeks. Toronto Public Health raised expectations this week when it said it was getting ready to vaccinate kids between five and 11 in that city as soon as Nov. 1. Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu suggested that timeline might not be far off, saying Pfizer was expected to submit its data about the vaccine to Health Canada in early October. “As soon as we receive the data from the company, the regulators are well-situated to rapidly review that data,” Hajdu told CTV's Power Play on Tuesday. GUEST: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University - Ontario REALTORS® are calling on the Government of Ontario to cut red tape and build on the successful More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 by ending Ontario's exclusionary single-family zoning rules in high-demand areas. Currently, it is illegal in Toronto neighborhoods to convert a single-family home into a townhome, duplex, triplex or fourplex without a zoning by-law change, which delays projects, costs additional money, and leaves people stranded without an affordable home. These outdated zoning laws encourage NIMBY forces to drive up costs of homes or drive away affordable homes in a neighbourhood entirely. GUEST: Tim Hudak, CEO of OREA, Former Conservative Party leader of Ontario and Tourism Minister - It's National Seniors Day: What do we need to do for our Seniors? We also ask Vivian why we've yet to see any justice for the seniors who passed away in Ontario long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.  GUEST: Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos, Co-Founder of Canadians4LTC Standards and a Professor at Ontario Tech University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wonder about plant-based practices in different countries? In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we speak with Didem Varol. Didem has experience with Plant-Based Practice in both Canada and Turkey. She completed her dietetic training at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and is a Registered Dietitian and, as such, is registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. After spending almost 10 years working at Toronto Public Health, as a Public Health Dietitian in the field of chronic disease prevention, she moved to Istanbul, Turkey and currently runs her own private practice (@plantgevity). She has completed a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies & eCornell. She is also a “Food For Life” Instructor, which is an evidence-based nutrition and cooking program developed by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. In this episode we discuss:*dietetic practice in Canada & Turkey*plant-based counseling*food culture*culture shocks*vegan communities in Canada & Turkey*plant-based misconceptions*take home messagePlease note, in the beginning of this episode there is some background noise that unfortunately could not be removed. This background noise does not persist throughout the episode. We hope that you enjoy the discussion with Didem.Didem Varol´s SocialsInstagramFacebookPrivate Practice Website, Plantgevity NutritionPlant-Based Canada´s SocialsWebsiteInstagramFacebook

From addressing misinformation on social media to concerns around fertility, Dr. Vinita Dubey, associate medical officer of health for Toronto Public Health, answers caller questions on vaccine hesitancy.

Practicing proper safety in terms of not just COVID, but viruses in general is so essential in the beauty industry. Thankfully, @cendimicor_ink, a beauty practitioner, nurse, and certified contact tracer shares with us her wisdom on keeping safe in a pandemic as a beauty business. Tune in! Meet Cendi: Cendi Micor, RPN, Certified Contract Tracer and PMU artist in Whitby, Ontario. Ontario has been on lockdown three times and currently waiting to reopen. Luckily, Cendi has been able to work throughout the pandemic as a front line Medicine, Palliative and Complex Care nurse. She also recently started a job with Toronto Public Health as a Case Manager & Certified Contract Tracer. The knowledge she has gained is essential for personal care service providers to have so that their clients feel safer navigating through a pandemic. Safety I.N.K. (Link in my bio) And find Cendi on Instagram: @cendimicor_ink To learn more about the American Academy of Micropigmentation visit our website: www.micropigmentation.org

Libby Znaimer is joined by Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown. This week, we learned that Dr. Lawrence Loh, Peel Region's medical officer of health, issued a Section 22 order to shut down businesses linked to five or more confirmed cases of COVID-19. Toronto Public Health followed suit shortly after. Mayor Brown weighs in on this and his call on Premier Ford to get more vaccine supply to pharmacies in Brampton, which is a hotspot. This morning, Premier Ford held a press conference from isolation where he apologized for the province's initial plan for restrictions and police powers amid the third wave that had to be backpedaled just hours after public backlash. Mayor Brown comments on that. And, we congratulate the Mayor on the new addition to his family, a baby girl born on April 15! SEGMENT 2: REACTION TO $3-BILLION DOLLAR FEDERAL BUDGET COMMITMENT TO LTC Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Levin, CEO of AdvantAge Ontario followed by Deb Schulte, Canada's Minister of Seniors and the MP for King-Vaughan. Earlier this week, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered the federal budget--the first in two years--that included a $3-billion commitment over five years towards improving national long-term care standards. The only problem is, we're not quite sure how that money will specifically be allocated. One thing's for sure: there is an ongoing staffing crisis and lately there's been a reported exodus of nurses from LTC going to vaccine clinics and testing centres to provide support. SEGMENT 3: WHY THE THIRD WAVE IS DIFFERENT Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Timothy Sly, an epidemiologist and professor at the school of Occupational and Public Health at Ryerson University. There's no question that this third wave is different from the previous two and even though vaccination efforts have been ramping up, the variants continue to have the edge. Dr. Eileen de Villa has even referred to this as an entirely new pandemic. With mounting hospital pressures and cases higher than ever, can we expect to see the light at the end of the tunnel anytime soon? Meanwhile, the Ford government is facing criticism for ignoring the Science Advisory Table. Today, Ontario is reporting 3,682 COVID-19 cases and 40 deaths.

Welcome to the April show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Julie of RTNT was the host for this April 14, 2021 episode number 35. Today we are going to speak on Mental Health and Pets. First off, we’re going to connect with staff and members of Progress Place to listen in on their Round Table discussion on the topic. We recorded the discussion over Zoom as the Clubhouse is not currently open to record in our studio. This episode features perspectives and information that are not directly from RTNT. We are NOT health professionals who specialize in Covid-19 or any other physical health matters. If you have any questions about Covid-19 please visit the website for either Toronto Public Health or Public Health Ontario or contact your doctor directly for any health questions or concerns. This episode may contain conversations around suicide and suicide prevention. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or the Gerstein Crisis Centre (if you’re in Toronto) at (416) 929-5200 Afterwards, we are spoke with Liane Weber of The LifeLine Canada Foundation. They have an amazing program, among others, called Companion Paws Canada. Taken from the Companion Paws website: “Medical studies have confirmed what we all know from experience, spending time with an affectionate pet makes us feel better. In fact, contact with a compassionate animal can significantly improve mental and physical health, as well as reduce stress, depression and anxiety. A pet can make a huge difference in your life.” Our round table discussion involves a group of animal loving staff and members. We are really fortunate to be able to draw from their knowledge and experience around pets. It’s difficult to know the true benefits of owning a pet until it's something you experience for yourself. This discussion was so fun to do that they lost track of time! We would like to thank all those involved with this episode of Radio Totally Normal Toronto. Please check out the Lifeline Canada Foundation website and on the app store. Thank you Liane Weber. A special thank you to our interviewers of RTNT. Thank you to all the members and staff of Progress Place who work hard each month to create a recurring episode of Radio Totally Normal Toronto. Thank you to our listeners. Please, share this episode with your friends and family. *To learn more about RTNT or listen to previous episodes please check out radiototallynormaltoronto.org. You can stream RTNT on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcast if you search up Radio Totally Normal Toronto. If you’d like to learn more about Progress Place you can: -visit progressplace.org. -Follow us on social media @progressplaceclubhouse on Instagram & Facebook @Progress_Place on Twitter* Thanks again for listening to us and stay tuned for a new episode in two months!

The Bill Kelly Podcast with Guest Host Rick Zamperin: According to newly released data by the Ontario government‘s science table, the coronavirus pandemic will “likely [recede] in the summer” but variant spread, maintaining public health measures and focused vaccinations will be critical. GUEST: Chris Bauch, Research Chair in the Department of Applied Mathematics and a Specialist in Mathematical and Computer Modelling of Infectious Disease Outbreaks with the University of Waterloo - A pilot program is rolling out over the next three days, with the hope that it can be used as a model for getting vaccines to those who need them most, when more become available.The program, green-lit by Toronto Public Health and the province, is run by three Ontario Health Teams: East Toronto Health Partners (ETHP), Mid-West Toronto OHT and North York Toronto Health Partners. The teams are made up of health-care workers, including from hospitals like Michael Garron, and the University Health Network, and community organizations such as WoodGreen Community Services, which runs the Jack Layton building. GUEST: Dr. Rebecca Stoller, Family Physician with the North York Family Health Team and Assistant Professor, Family & Community Medicine, University of Toronto - This study by Statistics Canada researchers René Morissette and Theresa Hanqing Qiu documents the use of four adjustment strategies by Canadian workers permanently laid off in 2009 — in the middle of the last recession: moving to another region, enrolling in post-secondary education, signing up for a registered apprenticeship and becoming self-employed. The authors examine whether the adoption of strategies varied according to workers’ characteristics and their employment status a year after job loss, and to what extent it differed in the short and long terms. GUEST: René Morissette, Researcher for the Institute for Research on Public Policy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STRATEGY PANEL: PM TRUDEAU TO HAVE FIRST VIRTUAL MEETING WITH US PRESIDENT BIDEN TODAY Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to have his first "face-to-face" virtual meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden today. Will this be the start of a much different type of relationship between our two countries in comparison to the more frosty one that existed during the Trump administration? Meanwhile, our MPs voted to classify China's treatment of the Uighur Muslims a genocide. What implications will this have for our country's already very strained relationship with China? And, what's the latest on Canada's slow and confusing vaccine rollout? Our panel weighs in on the latest. Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz,

TORONTO'S VACCINE ROLLOUT & VACCINATING RESIDENTS OVER 80 On yesterday's Fight Back, Ontario's Chief Coroner and Coordinator of the Provincial Outbreak Response told Libby that each public health unit will play an instrumental role in the planning and rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines. So, what will that look like here in the City of Toronto. And, how will Toronto Public Health work alongside the province to make sure vaccinations get done smoothly? And, Amit details the potential challenges that older residents over the age of 80 may face in accessing the vaccine. And, what happens if they are homebound? Earlier in the week, Gen. Rick Hillier announced that this age group is now going to be prioritized as part of phase one. Our experts weigh in on the latest. Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Fire Chief Matthew Pegg, currently acting as the city's head of emergency management during the COVID-19 pandemic followed by Dr. Amit Arya, a palliative care physician. SNOWBIRDS ON GETTING VACCINATED ABROAD (27:45) As homebound Canadians anxiously await their turn to get vaccinated amid an agonizingly slow rollout from Ottawa, we've been hearing from a number of our Snowbird listeners who have already been getting the shot. A couple of them phone in today to share their experience of getting the vaccines. Jane Brown is joined by two Ontario Snowbirds: Suzanne from Mexico, and Sue Allison who is in Arizona. FORD GOVERNMENT'S GREENBELT PLANS (38:35) The Ford government has plans to expand the Greenbelt around the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Ontario Municipal Affairs Minister, Steve Clark, will be holding public consultations for 60 days starting Wednesday. Mike weighs in on the latest announcement and whether this conflicts with the province's infrastructure plans like the GTA 413 highway. Jane Brown is joined by Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario.

In this episode, we (virtually) sat down with Eric Thomson, who's a Senior Policy & Strategic Issues Advisor with Toronto Public Health, about what the decision-making process for government-mandated lockdowns looks like, including who's involved, the information they consider, and how the need for exercise fits in. Eric discusses how this process has evolved as our understanding of the virus grows, and how this has shaped programs promoting accessibility to physical activity, such as ActiveTO.

In the second wave of COVID-19, just as The Star reported in the first, Toronto Public Health data shows the inequality of the virus and who is impacted most. High positivity rates reveal racialized people and poor people — who often working essential but low-paying jobs — are more likely to be exposed to the virus and yet often have fewer options and resources. Toronto Star reporters Jennifer Yang and Kate Allen join “This Matters” to discuss how in pandemic times, all is not equal.

Conservative Ken Boessenkool discusses his article about why the populist right is dangerous to conservatism. Dr. Vinita Dubey, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Toronto Public Health joins Alex to explain the new screening rules for students in the TDSB that will keep a lot of kids at home, and in the final part of Global’s Care Gone Wrong special, we focus on how to take care of long-term care employees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, a Toronto-based family physician with the Medical Station Clinic, and Dr. Alon Vaisman, an epidemiologist at the University Health Network (UHN). Toronto Public Health has revealed that high-dose flu shots are no longer in supply. And, Ontario has seen over 1,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the last number of days. Where are we headed? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer today is joined by Dr. Andrew Morris, an infectious diseases specialist at Sinai Health System and University Health Network in Toronto and Dr. Matthew Miller, an infectious diseases researcher at McMaster University. Ontario is experiencing a major backlog in COVID-19 testing and Toronto Public Health is cutting back on its contact tracing efforts as a result of a substantial rise in confirmed cases. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

This September back to school will look different for all children. Featuring  Dr. Vinita Dubey, Toronto Associate Medical Officer of Health, explaining how Toronto Public Health is working with school boards to ensure the safest return to classes during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto. Episode 31 was hosted on July 8th, 2020. This month we sat down with Norma and Linda from the St. James Town Seniors Program at the Community Corner. The second part of the show features VOXPOPs that we had produced over Zoom! We asked several questions surrounding how members and staff have been coping with changes during the COVID19 pandemic. The episode was recorded using an online platform and all the participants were in their own homes to comply with the social distancing recommendation. St. James Town is the largest highrise community in Canada and is also the most densely populated area in Canada. It is a multi cultural, multi ethnic and multi linguistic neighbourhood. In May 2011, the St. James Town Community Corner at 200 Wellesley opened doors. The Corner is a fully accessible set of offices, meeting spaces, program rooms and community kitchen dedicated to local initiatives and services to benefit the neighbourhood. The Corner is part of The St. James Town Service Providers’ Network (SJTSPN) It consists of service providers and community members who work collaboratively to support the St. James Town Community. One of the subcommittees of the SPN is the Older Adult Consortium of St. James Town that comprises of representatives from service providers, local senior group leaders and residents that work together, to identify and support older adults living in the community. The Senior Mental Health Day Program is run in collaboration with Dixon Hall, Hospice Toronto, Toronto Public Health and The Corner that provides us the space for the program. Progress Place is the lead of the program. The program is located at 200 Wellesley Street E, in a safe, cheerful and friendly environment. The program operates right in the heart of the community where members/participants live. The program currently runs three days of the week from Tuesdays to Thursdays, is attended by seniors 55+ that are exceptionally vulnerable, isolated and without much social connections. Progress Place Warm Line have extended their hours to offer support to anyone feeling isolated or needing a friendly chat during these times. Between 12pm - 8pm, Call 416-323-3721 Between 8pm - Midnight, Call 416-960-WARM (9276) Text 647-557-5882 You can also chat online on warmline.ca Thank you to everyone that worked so hard to keep the RTNT production going through these times. Thank you to our listeners, and we want to let you know that you are not alone. During these uncertain times, stay connected with a community that supports you can help us go through the worry and overwhelming news. We are here for you. To learn more about RTNT or listen to previous episodes please check out our website radiototallynormaltoronto.org Also, the show is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcast and many more if you search up Radio Totally Normal Toronto.

GUEST: Dr. Samantha Hill, president of the Ontario Medical Association, cardiac surgeon

This episode features Dr. Shalea Piteau, Chief and Medical Director of Pediatrics at Quinte Health Care and Dr. Vinita Dubey, Associate Medical Officer of Health for Toronto Public Health, and an emergency medicine physician.For more information on the Flu Shot please visit: https://www.askontariodoctors.ca/flufacts

This episode features Dr. Vinita Dubey, Associate Medical Officer of Health for Toronto Public Health, and an emergency medicine physician. Dr. Dubey helps to debunk the many myths about vaccinations. For more information on vaccinations please visit askontariodoctors.ca

In this episode of Emerging Topics, Dr. Vinita Dubey describes how to respond to media when communicating about vaccines.    Dr. Vinita Dubey works as an Associate Medical Officer of Health for Toronto Public Health specializing with the Vaccine Preventable Disease program. She also works as an emergency medicine physician outside the GTA and is a member of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. She holds an Adjunct Professor appointment with the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health.    

Dozen of opioid manufacturers are now expected to be challenged by the Ontario government in addition to the British Columbia government in a proposed class action lawsuit. A spokesperson for Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliot has released details on Ontario's plans to join the suit. The class action suit filed by British Columbia is looking to recoup health care costs associated with opioid addiction. Opioid addiction has been labelled a crisis in Toronto. A report from Toronto Public Health says there were 68 opioid deaths between January and May of this year double the same number in the same period last year. Libby speaks to Robin Martin, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario's Health Minister, pharmacist Dean Miller, and Fardous Hosseiny from the CMHA.

Premier Doug Ford is cancelling the retroactive cuts to funding for Toronto Public Health, child care and other municipal services. Mayor John Tory and other Ontario mayors have been pushing the Ford Tories to reconsider the retroactive cuts not only for Toronto but for other municipalities across the province as well. Libby talks to strategists MPP Stephen Lecce, City Councillor Mike Layton and strategists Aleem Kanji and Kim Wright.

Alan is feeling good, feeling fed, and feelin' sexy! Yup. We've got it all on the show today. We cover the sex study out of the University of Waterloo with Siobhan Sutherland, avoid superbugs with Professor Steffanie Strathdee and Author of The Perfect Predator, Poll numbers with IPSOS CEO Darrell Bricker, water water everywhere with Kamil Karamali, and finish it up with some warnings and considerations for your weekend restaurant search with Toronto Public Health spokesperson Sylvanus Thompson and Global Online Reporter Laura Hensley. And... Go Raps!

The honeymoon is definitely over. Now the question is how serious is the drop in support for the Ford government. It

Christin Carmichael Greb, former Toronto City Councillor and former board member says there is lots of fat at Toronto Public Health and describes TPH as a left-wing cash cow; where pet projects are rampant and accountability is non-existent.

Libby speaks with former City Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb about Toronto Public Health and says it's a left-wing cash cow where pet projects are rampant and accountability is non-existent.

The Saturday edition of the Best of Libby Znaimer

Toronto Mayor Jon Tory talks about a number of issues in the city such as the Gun Buyback Program and cuts to Toronto Public Health.

GUEST: Joe Cressy, Councillor for Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York and Board of Health Chair

This week Gavin, Tim, Ian, Marty, Better Andrew, and Andrew are on the panel. A recap of Ontario Practical Multigun Shooting League match 1  mostly happens. In Ontario the government is slashing health care, and stopping college professors from double dipping, while making it easier to evict criminals from public housing. Senior Ontario Liberals received huge salaries their final months in power, and the Trudeau government has raised per person debt at record rates. One London Doctor fights back on control. In Military news this week some regiments are getting new berets that sport historic colours, dress standards for women are updated, and most importantly equality is ensuring that some jobs are only being opened to female candidates. IntroHello to all you patriots out there in podcast land and welcome to Episode 179 of Canadian Patriot Podcast, the number one live podcast in Canada. Recorded April 22, 2019.   Gavin - business owner, gun owner, hunter, atheist, volunteer first responder and CCFR field officer for the GTA Liberal Tim - a Liberal, husband, father of three.  Sport shooter and an RSO for OPMSL. Also a proud descendant of immigrants. Ian- Hobby farmer on Vancouver island., making me the token westerner.   Marty - Hunter and sport shooter in rural southern ontario Better Andrew - Drowned OPMSL RSO in southern ontario Andrew - I’m  a recovering libertarian, competitive shooter, and firearms instructor at Ragnarok Tactical We’d love to hear your feedback about the show. Please visit  canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com A version of the show is Available on Stitcher at and iTunes http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=77508&refid=stpr and iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-patriot-podcast/id1067964521?mt=2 Check the podcast out on http://facebook.com/canadianpatriotpodcast and Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/canadianpatriotpodcast/ We need your help! To support the show visit patreon.com/cpp and become a patreon. You can get a better quality version of the show for just $1 per episode. The more you pledge the better the rewards are. Show you’re not a communist,  buy a CPP T-Shirt, for just $19.99 + shipping and theft. Visit canadianpatriotpodcast.com home page and follow the link on the right. Arrowhead Coffee Arrowhead Coffee is Owned and Operated by Canadian Armed Forces Veterans. They love our Country, the True North Strong and Free; they’re family and friends. Join Arrowhead Coffee on their hunt for the perfect brew to raise morale and bring that feeling of home to you, no matter where you are. A portion of all profits helps Canadian Armed Forces Members, Veterans, and their Families. What Are We Drinking Gavin - crown royal and coke zero Marty - The official Beer Andrew - Forty Creek Hot Toddy Ian - Strongbow Gold Cider Better Andrew - Thornbury Spiced Cider - Aged for 4 months at Tyler’s Tim - Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserver and reverse osmosis water OPMSL News Ontario Ontario slashes Toronto Public Health funds by $1B over a decade, board chair says https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-slashes-toronto-public-health-funds-by-1b-over-a-decade-board-chair-says-1.5104427?fbclid=IwAR1FeW6utXIjHo3oxo5ZK7xGJdgHSOEexY1Wv8cic-CXmnroCvIU-GdXVqk 1.6% of the entire current annual health care budget for Ontario cutting 3.33% of administrative costs would achieve this number   Ford government stopping university, college profs from 'double-dipping' https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-university-college-faculty-pension-salary-1.5098929?fbclid=IwAR21H2rLU-cIAmYqZ-ZtcNfbXUkOGKy6ypwI9cjPLGd1TtY4h2QHdYvvAgM   Easy ejection of criminals from public housing coming: Province https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/easy-ejection-of-criminals-from-public-housing-coming-says-clark?fbclid=IwAR2zYBMXKjB4jitWbh47AvoEFMAiC9PbA4o-A6ckGsycdH7Gcb7SjxZ00rk   LILLEY: Liberals raid the cookie jar on the way out the door https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-liberals-raid-the-cookie-jar-on-the-way-out-the-door?fbclid=IwAR38MfUVDLfURVr8Oz70Jf4oEb_bDJjaABzo0KsICm_OPPxnzACR_J8et60   Federal GOLDSTEIN: Trudeau hiked Canada’s per-person debt at record pace https://torontosun.com/news/national/goldstein-trudeau-hiked-canadas-per-person-debt-at-record-pace?fbclid=IwAR13VtNnG_L20fEPEHBTvUCenaNiIP6BVXBk4ujSPZmXFX0XbfgUhSRjttI Guns 'I really don't think that's the answer'; London doctor rejects call for firearms ban https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/gun-laws-doctor-mosdossy-1.5101942?fbclid=IwAR2c1Y4KWe-nCHDCqpNgeXjgunu33mOoqqjnm11m7oG3w5itE6UCXrzSyB8 Military Army returns to dark blue or khaki berets for Foot Guards and technical corps https://www.facebook.com/notes/canadian-army/army-returns-to-dark-blue-or-khaki-berets-for-foot-guards-and-technical-corps/2134631726628794/   Bare legs, ponytails and flats now allowed for women as Canadian Forces update dress regulations https://nationalpost.com/news/bare-legs-ponytails-and-flats-now-allowed-for-women-as-canadian-forces-update-dress-regulations?fbclid=IwAR1frng67pMHsIB0di1X3Ig0-QEJXrhFUEvd-q8d60PQm7ksVMoFOqOlcC8   The Canadian Forces jobs where only women need apply https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/the-canadian-forces-jobs-where-only-women-need-apply Rapid Fire Feedback   Outro Gavin - https://ragnaroktactical.ca/ BA - www.andar.ca or www.betterandrew.biz Visit us at www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com Marty -  like us on Facebook at www.facebook.comcanadianpatriotpodcast Ian - email at   theislandretreat@gmail.com , You can also find me on CDN Prepper podcast, now on itunes. - we record the podcast live on my YouTube channel “ The Island Retreat”. 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In this episode, Tahlia discusses how the recent cuts to Toronto Public Health might impact the City, by making comparisons to anti-tobacco promotion in Australia, and broadly looks at the importance of prevention funding within a healthcare system.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

The day has arrived. After being prohibited in Canada for over 90 years, cannabis has been legalized for recreational use across the country. Just about everybody has an opinion on cannabis legalization. Throughout this episode, you’ll hear from people around downtown Toronto, sharing their views on legalization and some interesting personal experiences. There are also many misconceptions out there. We sat down with some researchers who study cannabis at the University of Toronto to learn about the science behind cannabis. The conversation starts with Lauren DeFreitas, a graduate student at CAMH whose research focuses on the THC and CBD content of different products and how these active chemical compounds in cannabis impact health outcomes. Dr. Ruth Ross is a professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Toronto. She talks about how THC interacts with the endocannabinoid system at the molecular level, and the potential to target this complex system for therapeutic purposes. Karolina Kozak is a PhD candidate from Dr. Tony George’s lab at CAMH. Her work focuses on cannabis use disorder in schizophrenia and she tells us about what exactly happens with the brain in addiction. We also delve into some of the societal impacts of cannabis legalization in this episode. We talked to Dr. Pat Erickson, a professor emerita at the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto. Her work looked at some of the personal and societal impacts of criminalization. We’ll hear from her about the normalization of cannabis use over time, and the importance of having engaging and accurate educational material, especially for youth, now that it has been legalized. Sudha Sabanadesan is a policy development officer at Toronto Public Health. She tells us about some of the concerns they have going forward, including cannabis use by adolescents and driving while impaired, and the public health perspective on harm reduction. There’s a lot to learn about cannabis legalization and this episode is a great place to start! If you haven’t already, let us know what you think of the show! It’s an important way for us to create the content you want to hear. Please complete this survey - it’ll only take you 5 minutes!

The day has arrived. After being prohibited in Canada for over 90 years, cannabis has been legalized for recreational use across the country. Just about everybody has an opinion on cannabis legalization. Throughout this episode, you’ll hear from people around downtown Toronto, sharing their views on legalization and some interesting personal experiences. There are also many misconceptions out there. We sat down with some researchers who study cannabis at the University of Toronto to learn about the science behind cannabis. The conversation starts with Lauren DeFreitas, a graduate student at CAMH whose research focuses on the THC and CBD content of different products and how these active chemical compounds in cannabis impact health outcomes. Dr. Ruth Ross is a professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Toronto. She talks about how THC interacts with the endocannabinoid system at the molecular level, and the potential to target this complex system for therapeutic purposes. Karolina Kozak is a PhD candidate from Dr. Tony George’s lab at CAMH. Her work focuses on cannabis use disorder in schizophrenia and she tells us about what exactly happens with the brain in addiction. We also delve into some of the societal impacts of cannabis legalization in this episode. We talked to Dr. Pat Erickson, a professor emerita at the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto. Her work looked at some of the personal and societal impacts of criminalization. We’ll hear from her about the normalization of cannabis use over time, and the importance of having engaging and accurate educational material, especially for youth, now that it has been legalized. Sudha Sabanadesan is a policy development officer at Toronto Public Health. She tells us about some of the concerns they have going forward, including cannabis use by adolescents and driving while impaired, and the public health perspective on harm reduction. There’s a lot to learn about cannabis legalization and this episode is a great place to start! If you haven’t already, let us know what you think of the show! It’s an important way for us to create the content you want to hear. Please complete this survey - it’ll only take you 5 minutes!

 Wednesday Breakfast Rundown 15th Of November 2017With Judith Peppard, Nick Wallis and Patrick Beggs.Northcote by-election  Laura Chipp from Reason, the new pardy on the scene, drops into the studio to tell us their stance. Toronto Opens SIFThe first of three Safe injecting centres opened in Toronto, Canada, last week. In a story broadcast cast on The Wire on August 31st last year, Shane Hopkins from Toronto Public Health spoke with Judith about why they are needed. A similar centre is planned for North Richmond in Melbourne in 2018Australia on the UN Human rights council?Amy Frew Human Rights Law Centre, joins us via phone to talk about the the UN's response to the Australian NGO Coalition Submission to the Human Rights Committee.  Pine Gap Pilgrims trialJudith updates us on the Pine Gap Pilgrims trial Alice Springs refers to Open letter Saturday Paper, Northern Territory News Richard Tantor Analysis etc. Alternative News: This is our look at the news cycle, using alternative sources, covering the stories you aren’t hearing about in the mainstream media, as well as reading the big papers, so you don’t have to.Where Next?Dr Graham Willett who is a cultural Historian, an activist and a key role in establishing the Australian lesbian and gayarchives, joins us to talk on where to next post same Sex marriage surveyNorthcote by-election  We speak with Nevena Spirovska who is running as an Independent to get insight into why. Songs, aired. - Able8 by Neon Flight. - The Chris Commerford Band's track "Stay" of their latest album. Launching this Friday the 17th of Nov @the Penny Black from 8.30.

Environmental noises like jack hammers, cranes and general construction could be doing harm to your health. The City of Toronto

Toronto Public Health names top condoms

Toronto Public Health is recommending that the city open at least three safe injection sites to help reduce drug overdose deaths. Toronto Police Association President Mike McCormack explains why he isn't a fan of this idea.

The show started with Don and Ben sharing their love for iOS7 and iTunes Radio. Ben's still on his Beach Boys trip, having recently watched Beautiful Dreamer. The discussion then quickly turned to food safety follow up. Ben wasn't happy with his Food Safety News interview on dishwasher cooking and the message that he might have sent. Don felt that a really important aspect was the multitude of variables that can change from one dishwasher to another and hence that it was difficult be safe. The guys then discussed some listener feedback about safety of low sugar jellies, which was related to the work of one of Don's master's student. The listener commended the work on low sugar jellies, which will help provide important information to existing Cottage Food Guidelines. The guys then delved into the effects of water activity, pH, sugar contents for the safety of the preserving process and how some products, such as the Cronut Maple Jam, fall far outside the known safe zone. This got Ben onto the Toronto Public Health investigation update on the Cronut Burger outbreak, which was related to the already risky jam not being refrigerated by the producer or the vendor who purchased it. Don then gave Amy Jane Gruber, from Just The Tip podcast, a plug for her participation in the Fare Walk for Food Allergy. You might even hear her on a future FST episode. In the Food Safety History segment, Don shared the initial editorial from the journal of milk technology, which while written in 1937 still resonates strongly with today's food safety activities. Ben then described personal challenge he has urinating in his office building without getting splash back. This reminded the guys of the aerosolization in the bathroom and potential risk that this can pose. Ben then recalled the UPI story about a Swedish man urinating on supermarket produce. While urine is normally sterile, Ben wondered about the risks. While Don couldn't quantify the risk on the spot, he noted that in HACCP terms hand washing after a bowel movement was a CCP while after peeing it could be considered a GHP. But both agreed that sick workers just shouldn't be at work. The discussion then turned to raw milk cheeses, which was prompted by the Gort's Gouda raw milk cheese related outbreak in Canada. Don noted that the rate of inactivation in a particular product was more important that just a '60-day limit' say. That's because the final risk is integrally related to the starting concentration and the inactivation rate. To finish off the podcast Don wanted to talk about the Food Safety News article on food date labels, which was based on this NRDC work. While Don agreed that date labels were confusing, he was also rather sceptical of the underlying work. In the after dark, the guys talked about the new markdown format for the shownotes and planned their podcasting schedules for the next few episodes.

The guys started the show with some general chit chat about The Beer Store and [The Nail Shop](http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-nail-shop-omaha), the [Beach Boys](http://www.thebeachboys.com/), including "[Pet Sounds](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_Sounds)", Chuck Berry, [Bed Bad Baaaaaaatz](http://badbatz.tumblr.com/), Don's [Etymotic hf5 earphones](http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/hf5.html), Twitter, (including [this discussion](https://twitter.com/bugcounter/status/373254508580573184)), and [Barbara M. O'Neill](http://njaes.rutgers.edu/personnel/individual.asp?id%3D416)'s great work. Prompted by a [link](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2398775/30-C-laundry-cycles-breed-bacteria-transfer-germs-underwear-tea-towels.html) from Alejandro Amezquita the guys then turned their attention to laundry and in the process gave the phrase "Eat My Shorts!"meaning. In the article, [Lisa Ackerley](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Ackerley) discussed the hygiene of laundering. The guys recalled a couple of research articles by Chuck Gerba related to the topic ([here](http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0043135491900969) and [here](http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0163445301908527)). Neither Don nor Ben were particularly worried about this. This reminded Ben of [The Salt article](http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/08/25/214799882/dishwasher-cooking-make-your-dinner-while-cleaning-the-plates) on cooking food in the dishwasher. The guys discussed the potential risk of this approach and the sciences that is needed. Another [The Salt article on washing poultry had also resulted in a large amount of social media engagement, which is something the Don and Ben are always keen to explore. And both enjoyed Alton Brown's proper method for washing out th inside of a whole poultry. The guys then moved onto the bug trivia replacement segment called Food Safety History, in honour of a 100 years of the IAFP Journal of Food Protection. In this episode the Don covered the [pre 1940 era](http://www.foodprotection.org/100years/articles/100-yrs-of-iafp-pre-1940.pdf). It all started with the Journal of Milk Technology and the connection with raw milk reminded Ben of this [Toronto Star article](http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2011/09/30/two_crusaders_a_competing_cause_ontarios_raw_milk_saga.html). Don then wanted to talk about this [NY Times article](http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/28/world/asia/farmers-change-over-spices-link-to-food-ills.html), related to *Salmonella* in spices, and the related [Food Microbiology article](http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0740002012002171). Don posed Ben the questions that he was asked for a Q&A based Rutgers media release on this topic and the guys compared their answers. The guys then got fired up about the [Cronut Burger related outbreak article by [Jason Tetro](http://www.foodsafetynews.com/author/jtetro/#.UidMtBabS0s). Ben didn't quite agree with some of Jason's assumptions, so Ben queried the manufacturers about the parameters of the product, which [Le Dolci didn't know](https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid%3D10153155762045720&id%3D305381935719). Ben eventually found the answer from Toronto Public Health, and was able to set the record straight To finish off, Don mentioned [The New Disruptors](http://newdisrupt.org/) podcast, which featured [Marisa McClellan](http://foodinjars.com/) in Episode 38 "Yes, we can!"talk about food preservation. Don was pleasantly surprised by her knowledge, including of the National Center for Home Food Preservation. In the after dark the guys continued with canning, including [Canvolution](https://twitter.com/Canvolution), [Canning Across America](http://www.canningacrossamerica.com/) and pink flamingos for their 50th episode.