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Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda', takes over Toronto Today to interview Greg about running in the federal election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on what a hockey game for Canada against the Americans. This is a win that was very much needed on an emotional and patriotic level. Next, sticking with international hockey, the singing of Canada's national anthem has made headlines Also, Chris Spoke, partner in a real estate development firm called "Toronto Standard", joins us now to discuss how the city's new home sales are the weakest since the 1990 real estate crash. Also, Coyotes are still a massive, ongoing problem, particularly for residents in Liberty Village. Ruby Kooner, is a Liberty Village resident and has had personal experience dealing with coyotes. She joins us now to share her sentiments on an issue that has the potential to be quite devastating. Lastly, we end the podcast with an interesting story and update regarding the pilots behind the recent Delta crash at Pearson Airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on what a hockey game for Canada against the Americans. This is a win that was very much needed on an emotional and patriotic level. Next, sticking with international hockey, the singing of Canada's national anthem has made headlines Also, Chris Spoke, partner in a real estate development firm called "Toronto Standard", joins us now to discuss how the city's new home sales are the weakest since the 1990 real estate crash. Also, Coyotes are still a massive, ongoing problem, particularly for residents in Liberty Village. Ruby Kooner, is a Liberty Village resident and has had personal experience dealing with coyotes. She joins us now to share her sentiments on an issue that has the potential to be quite devastating. Lastly, we end the podcast with an interesting story and update regarding the pilots behind the recent Delta crash at Pearson Airport. 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, 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 Toronto, which is still reeling from the massive snowfall that's buried the city. Many residents are upset about snow removal and the fact that plows seem to just move snow around instead of actually removing it. One city councillor is wondering whether the city's strategy plan is to just wait until Spring. Next, Dr. Deborah Birx was on with Piers Morgan saying that during the Covid-19 pandemic, those in charge were constantly saying "follow the science & the data" and it turns out, they were not as she explained. Also, anyone who rents or perhaps has a place to rent out will be very interested in our next story. Varun Sriskanda, with Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario, joins us now to share his insights on rent control and the frailty of the Landlord and Tenant Board. Lastly, back to the deluge of snow and speak with someone who can truly compare how well city crews removed snow in years past, versus now. David Miller, former Toronto mayor, joins us now for some armchair quarterbacking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on Toronto, which is still reeling from the massive snowfall that's buried the city. Many residents are upset about snow removal and the fact that plows seem to just move snow around instead of actually removing it. One city councillor is wondering whether the city's strategy plan is to just wait until Spring. Next, Dr. Deborah Birx was on with Piers Morgan saying that during the Covid-19 pandemic, those in charge were constantly saying "follow the science & the data" and it turns out, they were not as she explained. Also, anyone who rents or perhaps has a place to rent out will be very interested in our next story. Varun Sriskanda, with Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario, joins us now to share his insights on rent control and the frailty of the Landlord and Tenant Board. Lastly, back to the deluge of snow and speak with someone who can truly compare how well city crews removed snow in years past, versus now. David Miller, former Toronto mayor, joins us now for some armchair quarterbacking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on another aviation accident...this time, close to home at Pearson Airport, where a Delta airlines plane literally rolled over onto its roof while attempting to land. Miraculously, everyone on board survived. Next, video footage of the plane crash has made headlines around the world. Alex Caprariello, News Nation National Correspondent and Emmy winning investigator, joins us now to discuss the mishap. Also, there was the Leaders' Debate. Warren Kinsella, Former special advisor to Jean Chretien and CEO of the Daisy Group, joins us to discuss the highs and lows of the debate. Lastly, Sean O'Shea, Consumer and Investigative Reporter with Global News, joins us now to share his impression of the Leader's debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on another aviation accident...this time, close to home at Pearson Airport, where a Delta airlines plane literally rolled over onto its roof while attempting to land. Miraculously, everyone on board survived. Next, video footage of the plane crash has made headlines around the world. Alex Caprariello, News Nation National Correspondent and Emmy winning investigator, joins us now to discuss the mishap. Also, there was the Leaders' Debate. Warren Kinsella, Former special advisor to Jean Chretien and CEO of the Daisy Group, joins us to discuss the highs and lows of the debate. Lastly, Sean O'Shea, Consumer and Investigative Reporter with Global News, joins us now to share his impression of the Leader's debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on still shoveling out of the massive snowstorm. And that snowstorm meant that the TDSB had its first snow day in years. But weren't we told that students would no longer have school snow days since everyone grew accustomed to online learning during our pandemic lockdown days? Next, Valentine's Day. And what a strange read I came across regarding this Hallmark Day that I think has something to do with chubby cherubs and chocolate.... Did you know there are greeting cards made specifically for your work wife or work husband?!  Also, some interesting new polling numbers. David Coletto, Founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data, joins us to discuss what a large win for Carney might mean for the Liberal party as a whole, going forward Lastly, James Maloney, Member of Parliament (Etobicoke-Lakeshore), and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, joins us now to share who he believes is most at fault when it comes to the justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on still shoveling out of the massive snowstorm. And that snowstorm meant that the TDSB had its first snow day in years. But weren't we told that students would no longer have school snow days since everyone grew accustomed to online learning during our pandemic lockdown days? Next, Valentine's Day. And what a strange read I came across regarding this Hallmark Day that I think has something to do with chubby cherubs and chocolate.... Did you know there are greeting cards made specifically for your work wife or work husband?!  Also, some interesting new polling numbers. David Coletto, Founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data, joins us to discuss what a large win for Carney might mean for the Liberal party as a whole, going forward Lastly, James Maloney, Member of Parliament (Etobicoke-Lakeshore), and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, joins us now to share who he believes is most at fault when it comes to the justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on some conflicting reports from our politicians regarding a recent meeting in Washington D.C. Next, Jon Burnside, Toronto city councillor for Don Valley East, and TTC chair, joins us to discuss public transit and the problem with fare evasion. Also, Tamara Gottlieb, founding member of JEFA (Jewish Educators & Families Association of Canada), joins us to discuss her disappointment with the growing number of anti-Semitic incidents involving Toronto students. Lastly, Dr. Sohail Gandhi, Past President of the Ontario Medical Association, discusses Ontario's struggling health care system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on some conflicting reports from our politicians regarding a recent meeting in Washington D.C. Next, Jon Burnside, Toronto city councillor for Don Valley East, and TTC chair, joins us to discuss public transit and the problem with fare evasion. Also, Tamara Gottlieb, founding member of JEFA (Jewish Educators & Families Association of Canada), joins us to discuss her disappointment with the growing number of anti-Semitic incidents involving Toronto students. Lastly, Dr. Sohail Gandhi, Past President of the Ontario Medical Association, discusses Ontario's struggling health care system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on tariffs. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh chimed in, trying to remind Canadians that he still wants a crack at being Prime Minister one day. Next, we are just over two weeks away from provincial election day. Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Leader, joins us now to discuss the issues that are top of mind for her party. Also, Kate Harrison, Vice Chair at Summa Strategies, maintains we are in a leadership vacuum because PM Trudeau waited far too long to resign. She also thinks the federal election may be sooner than we think. Lastly, we get into the weeds when it comes to Trump's tariffs. Dan Ciuriak, Director and Principal of Ciuriak Consulting, joins us now to share his expertise on a topic that will impact sectors far beyond steel and aluminum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today welcomed Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Leader to the 640 Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today welcomed Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Leader to the 640 Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on tariffs. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh chimed in, trying to remind Canadians that he still wants a crack at being Prime Minister one day. Next, we are just over two weeks away from provincial election day. Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Leader, joins us now to discuss the issues that are top of mind for her party. Also, Kate Harrison, Vice Chair at Summa Strategies, maintains we are in a leadership vacuum because PM Trudeau waited far too long to resign. She also thinks the federal election may be sooner than we think. Lastly, we get into the weeds when it comes to Trump's tariffs. Dan Ciuriak, Director and Principal of Ciuriak Consulting, joins us now to share his expertise on a topic that will impact sectors far beyond steel and aluminum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on President Donald Trump decided to let slip yet another tariff announcement just as the world was settling in to watch the Super Bowl. Trump is targeting steel and aluminum and these tariffs will hit Canada the hardest. Next, if President Trump's tariff threats materialize, the impact on Canada's economy would be massive. Dr. Eric Kam, economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, joins us now to dissect this latest threat. Also, Ontarians are already struggling to afford healthy groceries and that's something our next guest wants to remedy. Marit Stiles, Provincial NDP Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition, joins us to explain a monthly grocery rebate program her party wants to offer to low and middle-income families Lastly, the Super Bowl ads that struck a chord with viewers. Dennis Ryan, Executive Creative Director at Bader Rutter, joins us now to share his opinion on which ads scored a touchdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on President Donald Trump decided to let slip yet another tariff announcement just as the world was settling in to watch the Super Bowl. Trump is targeting steel and aluminum and these tariffs will hit Canada the hardest. Next, if President Trump's tariff threats materialize, the impact on Canada's economy would be massive. Dr. Eric Kam, economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, joins us now to dissect this latest threat. Also, Ontarians are already struggling to afford healthy groceries and that's something our next guest wants to remedy. Marit Stiles, Provincial NDP Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition, joins us to explain a monthly grocery rebate program her party wants to offer to low and middle-income families Lastly, the Super Bowl ads that struck a chord with viewers. Dennis Ryan, Executive Creative Director at Bader Rutter, joins us now to share his opinion on which ads scored a touchdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on Olivia Chow is one of many Big City Mayors meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau for the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit. And there was a surprising vote made by Toronto city council regarding Canada's future. Next, we revisit President Donald Trump and his support of women in sports. And his concerns regarding transgender athletes who may have an unfair advantage against athletes who were born female. Also, owners of licensed cannabis shops are not happy with the city after it said that it would stop investigating unlicensed pot retailers. Clifford Tindall, Owner/Manager of SpiritLeaf Little Italy, joins us to unpack this story. Also, how the various parties and leaders are faring when it comes to the provincial election. Laura Stone, reporter for The Globe and Mail's Queen's Park Bureau, joins us now to share her insights regarding each party. Lastly, a major scandal regarding "safer supply" in British Columbia....and what we're seeing here in Toronto. Adam Zivo, Executive Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy, joins us to explain why the opioid crisis may even be worse in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on Olivia Chow is one of many Big City Mayors meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau for the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit. And there was a surprising vote made by Toronto city council regarding Canada's future. Next, we revisit President Donald Trump and his support of women in sports. And his concerns regarding transgender athletes who may have an unfair advantage against athletes who were born female. Also, owners of licensed cannabis shops are not happy with the city after it said that it would stop investigating unlicensed pot retailers. Clifford Tindall, Owner/Manager of SpiritLeaf Little Italy, joins us to unpack this story. Also, how the various parties and leaders are faring when it comes to the provincial election. Laura Stone, reporter for The Globe and Mail's Queen's Park Bureau, joins us now to share her insights regarding each party. Lastly, a major scandal regarding "safer supply" in British Columbia....and what we're seeing here in Toronto. Adam Zivo, Executive Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy, joins us to explain why the opioid crisis may even be worse in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on some feel that Mark Carney may have blown his chance at beating Pierre Poilievre in the next federal election after some are calling Carney out for being too "woke". Next, President Donald Trump and sports. I know....those are not two things that typically go together. But President Trump had some choice words when it comes to transgender athletes taking away opportunities for female athletes to succeed in their sport. Also, Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief with Global News, Doug Ford shortens his Q&A with the press & frustrates journalists whose job it is to ask the tough questions and hold politicians accountable. Also, the Labourers International Union of North America. Victoria Mancinelli, an Exec with LiUNA, joins us now to explain why it may not be such a departure for a union to support a party that isn't left of centre. Lastly, there have been some very strong statements regarding Gaza coming from President Trump. Aviva Klompas, is Toronto born but joining us LIVE from Israel to unpack this complex story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on some feel that Mark Carney may have blown his chance at beating Pierre Poilievre in the next federal election after some are calling Carney out for being too "woke". Next, President Donald Trump and sports. I know....those are not two things that typically go together. But President Trump had some choice words when it comes to transgender athletes taking away opportunities for female athletes to succeed in their sport. Also, Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief with Global News, Doug Ford shortens his Q&A with the press & frustrates journalists whose job it is to ask the tough questions and hold politicians accountable. Also, the Labourers International Union of North America. Victoria Mancinelli, an Exec with LiUNA, joins us now to explain why it may not be such a departure for a union to support a party that isn't left of centre. Lastly, there have been some very strong statements regarding Gaza coming from President Trump. Aviva Klompas, is Toronto born but joining us LIVE from Israel to unpack this complex story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on there's nothing the press loves more than a hot mic moment. But this is one time I think it's a non-story. And for those who claim I'm too critical of Ontario Premier Doug Ford, take note, because I'll be defending him. Next, Melissa Lantsman, Member of Parliament for Thornhill and Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. She's here to tell us how Pierre Poilievre plans to crack down on cross-border crime and what he would do to fentanyl producers. Also, the latest on RFK Jr and what we might expect when it comes to American health care going forward. Taurean Small, Capitol Hill reporter, joins us to unpack this story that impacts Americans who might become ill one day....and also the many Canadians who seek health care options across the border. Lastly, the ever-increasing concern regarding coyotes, especially in the Liberty Village area. April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer and Liberal candidate in the upcoming provincial election for the riding of Spadina-Fort York. She joins us now to react to the assertion by at least one expert insisting that the only solution is to humanely cull the animals before someone gets hurt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on there's nothing the press loves more than a hot mic moment. But this is one time I think it's a non-story. And for those who claim I'm too critical of Ontario Premier Doug Ford, take note, because I'll be defending him. Next, Melissa Lantsman, Member of Parliament for Thornhill and Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. She's here to tell us how Pierre Poilievre plans to crack down on cross-border crime and what he would do to fentanyl producers. Also, the latest on RFK Jr and what we might expect when it comes to American health care going forward. Taurean Small, Capitol Hill reporter, joins us to unpack this story that impacts Americans who might become ill one day....and also the many Canadians who seek health care options across the border. Lastly, the ever-increasing concern regarding coyotes, especially in the Liberty Village area. April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer and Liberal candidate in the upcoming provincial election for the riding of Spadina-Fort York. She joins us now to react to the assertion by at least one expert insisting that the only solution is to humanely cull the animals before someone gets hurt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host, Toronto Today on AM640 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on the world was gripped by an aviation disaster that saw an American Airlines plane collide with a military helicopter above Washington, D.C. Thursday night. Next, there are many questions surrounding the crash that resulted in both a plane and helicopter ending up in the frigid Potomac River. Duncan Dee, a former Air Canada Chief Operating Officer, joins us now as aviation experts wonder how such a collision could possibly happen. Also, Eleanor Watson, a CBS reporter who is in Washington. Just moments earlier, we get the somber news that this has turned from a rescue mission into a recovery operation. Also, Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition. She weighs in on the announcement of a rather rushed - and some would say unnecessary - provincial election. Lastly, Canada's largest public school board plans to do away with schools named in honour of certain "controversial" figures. Jennifer Dundas, a lawyer with previous incarnations as a Crown prosecutor and political affairs reporter for the CBC, joins us to argue that Henry Dundas may not have such a tarnished past after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on the world was gripped by an aviation disaster that saw an American Airlines plane collide with a military helicopter above Washington, D.C. Thursday night. Next, there are many questions surrounding the crash that resulted in both a plane and helicopter ending up in the frigid Potomac River. Duncan Dee, a former Air Canada Chief Operating Officer, joins us now as aviation experts wonder how such a collision could possibly happen. Also, Eleanor Watson, a CBS reporter who is in Washington. Just moments earlier, we get the somber news that this has turned from a rescue mission into a recovery operation. Also, Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition. She weighs in on the announcement of a rather rushed - and some would say unnecessary - provincial election. Lastly, Canada's largest public school board plans to do away with schools named in honour of certain "controversial" figures. Jennifer Dundas, a lawyer with previous incarnations as a Crown prosecutor and political affairs reporter for the CBC, joins us to argue that Henry Dundas may not have such a tarnished past after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on why this city seems ill equipped to deal with snow. & it's the 8th anniversary of the Quebec City mosque massacre. Next, Laura Walton, President of the Ontario Federation of Labour, joins us now as Ontario unions call out Doug Ford's early election "scheme" and question his true motives. Also, David Miller, former Mayor of the city of Toronto. He weighs in on a new ad campaign aimed at securing conservative votes on February 27th.  Lastly, Josh Matlow, Toronto city councillor for the ward of St. Paul's, joins us to explain why the province needs to butt out and why the city needs to be given more autonomy when it comes to local governance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on why this city seems ill equipped to deal with snow. & it's the 8th anniversary of the Quebec City mosque massacre. Next, Laura Walton, President of the Ontario Federation of Labour, joins us now as Ontario unions call out Doug Ford's early election "scheme" and question his true motives. Also, David Miller, former Mayor of the city of Toronto. He weighs in on a new ad campaign aimed at securing conservative votes on February 27th.  Lastly, Josh Matlow, Toronto city councillor for the ward of St. Paul's, joins us to explain why the province needs to butt out and why the city needs to be given more autonomy when it comes to local governance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on his health care story that might just strike a chord with you. "The MRI that wasn't". Next, there was a very disturbing story that needs to be addressed. A 22-year-old male from Scarborough is facing numerous charges after allegedly attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl in Ajax. Police allege that this man pretended to be a 16-year-old boy in order to strike up a relationship via SnapChat with the 13-year-old girl. Again, these are allegations at this point, but...it strikes a chill down the spine of any parent, any grandparent, uncle, aunt...to hear stories like this and to think about what *might* have happened....We discuss and take your calls. Also, Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Leader. She is here to discuss how much Premier Ford's so-called "beer boondoggle" may cost taxpayers....and she also makes an announcement, giving Toronto Today listeners the inside scoop first. Lastly, Erik Johnson, Vice President and Senior Economist with BMO. He joins us to discuss a recent court challenge regarding the Capital Gains tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on his health care story that might just strike a chord with you. "The MRI that wasn't". Next, there was a very disturbing story that needs to be addressed. A 22-year-old male from Scarborough is facing numerous charges after allegedly attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl in Ajax. Police allege that this man pretended to be a 16-year-old boy in order to strike up a relationship via SnapChat with the 13-year-old girl. Again, these are allegations at this point, but...it strikes a chill down the spine of any parent, any grandparent, uncle, aunt...to hear stories like this and to think about what *might* have happened....We discuss and take your calls. Also, Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Leader. She is here to discuss how much Premier Ford's so-called "beer boondoggle" may cost taxpayers....and she also makes an announcement, giving Toronto Today listeners the inside scoop first. Lastly, Erik Johnson, Vice President and Senior Economist with BMO. He joins us to discuss a recent court challenge regarding the Capital Gains tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on Ontario anglers are celebrating a big comeback for ice fishing.  Next, there seems to be no shortage when it comes to complaints regarding the TTC. Dr. Eric Kam, Economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, joins us to discuss the negative experiences he's had every single day taking the TTC in the past ten days.  Also, Ian Lee, Associate Professor at Carleton University at The Sprott School of Business. He has some strong words regarding the 1 Billion dollars being "loaned" out to "save" the struggling Canada Post. And his dire prediction is that this will be followed by another huge handout....and another one. Lastly, Dr. Paul Bennett, Director at the Schoolhouse Institute and author of "The State of the System: A reality check on Canada's schools". He joins us to discuss a change Ontario parents will soon be seeing on their children's report cards. We'll explain what it is and why it matters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on Ontario anglers are celebrating a big comeback for ice fishing.  Next, there seems to be no shortage when it comes to complaints regarding the TTC. Dr. Eric Kam, Economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, joins us to discuss the negative experiences he's had every single day taking the TTC in the past ten days.  Also, Ian Lee, Associate Professor at Carleton University at The Sprott School of Business. He has some strong words regarding the 1 Billion dollars being "loaned" out to "save" the struggling Canada Post. And his dire prediction is that this will be followed by another huge handout....and another one. Lastly, Dr. Paul Bennett, Director at the Schoolhouse Institute and author of "The State of the System: A reality check on Canada's schools". He joins us to discuss a change Ontario parents will soon be seeing on their children's report cards. We'll explain what it is and why it matters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: Remembering the Roy Green Show on it's last Saturday show Guests: Devon Peacock. Morning show host at AM 980, London, ON Shaye Ganam. Midday host on CHQR, Calgary and CHED, Edmonton Greg Brady. Host. Toronto Today. AM 640, Toronto Greg Mackling, co-host of The Start Morning Show and Blue Bombers broadcast crew member at CJOB radio, Winnipeg. Canada as we close in on the federal election. Guest: Pierre Poilivre. Leader, Conservative Party of Canada U.S. President Donald Trump may engage tariffs on Canada one week from today. Guest: Dr. Eric Kam. Macroeconomics professor. Toronto Metropolitan University. The U.S./Canada border security issue, which according to president Trump was the initial challenge for the U.S. and its dealings with us. Guest: Richard Kurland. Immigration lawyer, Vancouver. Advisor to the Quebec and federal governments on immigration matters --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical Producer - Leonardo Coelho Podcast Producer - Jonathan Chung If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last weekend for RGS: Guest: Greg Brady. Host of Toronto Today on 640 Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on Ontario's worst kept secret, an early Provincial election! Next, Sharan Kaur, political strategist and partner at Sovereign Advisory, discusses the reduction of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies south of the border. Also, Robyn Urback, current affairs columnist with the Globe and Mail shares her thoughts about Ontario's early election. Lastly, Roy Green, host of the "Roy Green Show" on the Corus Network. He joins us to discuss his decision to hang up his mic after a long and rewarding career in talk-radio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on Ontario's worst kept secret, an early Provincial election! Next, Sharan Kaur, political strategist and partner at Sovereign Advisory, discusses the reduction of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies south of the border. Also, Robyn Urback, current affairs columnist with the Globe and Mail shares her thoughts about Ontario's early election. Lastly, Roy Green, host of the "Roy Green Show" on the Corus Network. He joins us to discuss his decision to hang up his mic after a long and rewarding career in talk-radio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Leo Housakos joined Toronto Today with Greg Brady to discuss the protest turned riot in Montreal this past weekend. Senator Housakos explained how he opposed the scenes in Montreal and said it was something he never dreamed of ever seeing here in Canada. He laid blame at the doorstep of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and believes the core issues behind these protests start at the top with the PM. Senator Housakos also stated that police have their hands tied in managing the protests and says that many politicians don't have their back in supporting how to manage the protests. He also pointed out the differences in response to the protest compared to the trucker "freedom convoy" in Ottawa in 2022 vs the pro-Palestine protests in Montreal this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto District School Board schools/teachers declared they were taking a contingent of school children, aged 12-14, on an Indigenous-themed field trip.   According to parents and a phone video, the kids were walked through a crowd chanting "From Turtle Island to Palestine, occupation is a crime." There were also members of the Communist Party of Canada the school children were exposed to. This came to light when a parent calling herself Melissa called into Toronto Corus radio AM 640's breakfast program and told host Greg Brady about what had taken place. Guest: Greg Brady. Host of Toronto Today on AM 640. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: A jarring week in the Middle East as Hezbollah pagers, walkie talkies and mobile phones blew up, killing 37 people and injuring more than 3,000, including leaders of the terrorist organization. A targeted air strike in Lebanon killed 10 senior Hezbollah commanders according to the IDF with prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying "our goals are clear. Our actions speak for themselves."  The UN is warning of "catastrophe." Guest: Iddo Moed. Israeli Ambassador to Canada. Political party war in parliament. Might have reached fist fight encounter between Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh? So how are Canadians nationally viewing this battle before the eventual federal election and do Canadians want a federal election now? Guest: Darrell Bricker. CEO. IPSOS Public Affairs on polling for Global News Quebec premier Francois Legault, a former sovereignist PQ cabinet minister is demanding the Bloc Quebecois vote with the Conservative Party to pass a non-confidence in the Justin Trudeau Liberal Party government next week. Yves-Francois Blanchet, BQ leader declares the party will vote to support the Liberals, along with the fedreal NDP.  So, now what in Quebec which has so frequently been the default decision-maker in federal elections? Guest: Nino Colavecchio. Former PQ candidate, Montreal radio talk show host and marketing professor Toronto District School Board schools/teachers declared they were taking a contingent of school children, aged 12-14, on an Indigenous-themed field trip.   According to parents and a phone video the kids were walked through a crowd chanting "from Turtle Island to Palestine, occupation is a crime." There were also members of the Communist Party of Canada the school children were exposed to. This came to light when a parent calling herself Melissa called into Toronto Corus radio AM 640's breakfast program and told host Greg Brady about what had taken place.  Guest: Greg Brady. Host of Toronto Today on AM 640.  --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical Producer - Phil Figuerido  Podcast Producer - Jonathan Chung If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What changed at Queen's Park this summer? A new – and the biggest – provincial cabinet of all time. A new education minister, but only for a few months because he liked the job so much, he quit politics altogether. A new policy on safe injection sites. But what stayed the same? Doug Ford's Conservatives are still the overwhelming first choice among voters. To discuss what's percolating at the Pink Palace, we welcome: Toronto Sun political columnist Brian Lilley; Globe and Mail Queen's Park reporter Laura Stone; The Trillium editor-in-chief Jessica Smith Cross; and Greg Brady, "Toronto Today radio host at 640 Toronto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on a viral video of a father in Barrie who confronted a group of men – at least 5 – who he accused of videotaping younger girls, including his daughters, while they were hanging out near a small beach.. A phone was passed from one man to another.. and it DID appear the second man was deleting said videos. Next, Ahmad Elbayoumi, Author of POLICORNER, a newsletter on Ontario politics, and we were talking about Ana Bailao – you know the name – Ana's a regular on Toronto Today – she's a former city councillor, 2nd runner up in the Toronto mayoral election.. but – are the Ontario Liberals looking to scoop Ana?  Also, Mark Richardson, Senior Technical Lead for Housing Now TO and we were talking about the federal government's housing announcement over the weekend – the Canada Public Lands Bank – what is the program and what will it bring to Toronto's housing market? Lastly, Dr. Eric Kam, economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, and we spoke about several issues – including consumer spending being down.. and what the cost of a brief rail stoppage cost the Canadian economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former MP, author of ‘Can You Hear Me Now?', Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West (@anthonyfurey) & Ryan Painter, freelance columnist, consultant, public speaker, and the author of the political newsletter Painter's Political Pulse on SubStack (@ryanlpainter) Discuss: 1 - Ottawa not planning major reset amid persistent headwinds for Trudeau  2 - Jagmeet Singh opens the door to a non confidence vote on the Trudeau govt vowing to oppose back to work legislation for the railways. Does this spell trouble for Trudeau? 3 - Ana Bailao. Ana's a regular on Toronto Today, she's a former city councillor, 2nd runner up in the Toronto mayoral election.. but, are the Ontario Liberals looking to scoop Ana?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) reacts to the Ford government introducing strict new rules for safe injection sites, including banning them within 200 metres of schools and child-care centres — a move that will force several existing sites to shut down permanently. We all see this issue differently – OF COURSE we don't want to see people struggle with addiction, of course we don't want people consuming tainted drugs.. but are safe sites the answer? Or is treatment and rehabilitation? We get your calls on Toronto Today. Next, Ontario's Labour Minister David Piccini.. The Minister had a confrontation with embattled CUPE President Fred Hahn. Hahn's been in the headlines as of late for his stance on the war in the middle east and for an antisemitic social media post – which he then gave a non-apology for – Piccini ran into Hahn at a conference in Ottawa Tuesday… and let Hahn know how he feels. Lastly, Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto and we were talking about how housing starts continue to falter.. and in response – the province has unveiled updated planning guidance that'll make it easier for towns and cities to hit their housing targets – that they're currently failing to reach. What does Eric make of the plan? What needs to be done to encourage more homebuilding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Toronto terror arrests raise questions about security screening. - Today we speak about this issue and the level of danger concerning possible terror/ISIS supporters in Canada, following the arrests and charges against 62 year old Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi and his 26 year old son Mostafa alleged to have been within hours of launching a terror attack. GUEST Phil Gurski President/CEO Borealis Risk Consulting. Former strategic analyst at CSIS specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalization. Book: The Peaceable Kingdom. Scandalous Secret Service Failure is Not the First Time. Written by Ronald Kessler, investigative journalist and best-selling books on the U.S. Secret Service and the presidency. The interim director of the USSS told Congress just days ago he, after visiting and carefully assessing the area in Pennsylvania where Donald Trump was speaking when he was shot, that he is "ashamed" of how badly the Secret Service failed. GUEST Ronald Kessler American journalist and author. This past Friday on AM 640's Toronto Today program guest hosted by Ben Mulroney, Ben and Roy disagreed on something each of them faces some of the time and for most people likely daily. That is the behaviour of motorists and pedestrians in intersections. We play back the Mulroney/Green exchange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) focused in on city hall staff considering turning Billy Bishop Airport into parkland.. We speak with Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley about this scoop. Also, Giles Gherson, President and CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, to talk about his concerns with the city considering turning the island airport into parkland.. We can all agree that Toronto NEEDS more greenspace, but paving over Canada's 9th busiest airport, an economic hub, for a park? Doesn't seem viable. Lastly, Jodie Atkins, Director, Design and Construction for Engineering & Construction for the City of Toronto, joined Toronto Today and we were talking about the city and province coming together to speed up construction on the Gardiner by implementing 24/7 work.. What changes will drivers notice? Does the city wish this move was made sooner?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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