Morning Mixtape News 2023

On Monday, October 30, our host Gabriel Hilty has the headlines. First, the humanitarian need grows in Gaza. Impacts are felt in Toronto too with protests drawing thousands. In Ontario, updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines roll out today. In Ottawa, some MPs call for more taxes on the profits of fossil fuel companies. Finally, Samina has a book recommendation in Turn the Page!

Humanitarian need grows in Gaza

On Friday, December 8th, our host Shaaranki Kulenthirarasa has the headlines. First, the RCMP under investigation after Indigenous woman's body found one kilometre from where she was missing. Also, CIBC fined $1.3M for failing to comply with money laundering, terrorism financing regulations. And in the US, a woman who threw a chipotle bowl at an employee is sentenced to a fast food job. Finally, Samina Sultana has a book recommendation in her Turn the Page segment!

RCMP under investigation for action, inaction in death of Indigenous woman

On Monday, December 11, our host Gabriel Hilty has the headlines. First, the US vetoes a call for a ceasefire in Gaza in the UN Security Council. The US State Department also bypasses Congress to sell ammunition worth over $100M to Israel. In Ontario, a tenant in Hamilton is fighting a renoviction. The data shows the rental housing enforcement unit investigates a fraction of courses and fines even fewer. Finally, Krishnapriya joins with a special holiday segment on the history of gingerbread men!

US vetoes ceasefire call in UN Security Council

On Tuesday, December 12, host Krishika Jethani has the headlines. First, the federal government announces the details of the new dental insurance plan. Next, a woman and two kids were found in life-threatening conditions at Scarborough apartment. Then, Canadian junior Owen Beck is ready for another gold medal. In entertainment, Billie Eilish slams Variety for outing her sexuality at the red carpet. Finally, Krishnapriya has a special holiday segment on the history of gingerbread men.

Federal government unveils dental insurance plan

On Friday, December 15, our host Gabriel Hilty has the headlines. First in Ontario, beer and wine are coming to convenience and grocery stores. It’ll happen by 2026. In Quebec, the tuition hike for out of province students is slightly reduced and the government adds a requirement to learn French. In Toronto, a new proposal to rename Yonge-Dundas Square and subway stations with the 'Dundas' name. Finally, Samina has a book recommendation in Turn the Page to wrap up!

Ontario to open beer, wine sales at corner and grocery stores by 2026

On Friday, December 22nd, our host Shaaranki Kulenthirarasa has the headlines. In Toronto, a police officer is charged with alleged assault. Nationally, Air Canada is fined $97.5K after failing to assist a passenger in a wheelchair. Also, new immigration options for Canadians with extended family in Gaza. Finally, Samina wraps up with a book recommendation in Turn the Page!

Toronto police officer charged with assault, police say

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Humanitarian need grows in Gaza

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