News and stories from Toronto & more weekday mornings, by a rotating cast of hosts at Met Radio.

Morning Mixtape News 2024

On Monday, June 17, our host Gabriel Hilty has the headlines.
In Ontario, LCBO workers overwhelmingly vote for strike action with concerns over job losses. In Toronto, the city takes a step towards cracking down on renovictions. Also, a heatwave hits the U.S. and eastern Canada, impacting millions. Finally, Samina has a brand new book recommendation in Turn the Page to wrap the show.

LCBO workers vote in favour of strike action, concerns of job losses

On Thursday, June 20, our host Anna-Giselle Funes-Eng has the headlines. First, UofT argues in court for an injunction against an encampment on its downtown campus. Nationally, a new poll shows record low support for Prime Minister Trudeau. Then, Mayor Chow and city council move ahead with the renaming of Yonge-Dundas Square. Finally, Phoebe has Hidden Histories to wrap the show.

UofT argues in court for an injunction against encampment

On Friday, June 21, our host Shaden Aly has the headlines.
Internationally, Israel military officials say Hamas can't be defeated as tensions with Netanyahu increase. In Toronto, a system-wide outage of TTC fare gates. Also, millions across the world impacted by extreme heat. Finally, Samina has a brand new Turn the Page segment to wrap the show!

Israel military officials say Hamas can't be defeated, tensions deepen with Netanyahu

On Monday, June 24, our host Gabriel Hilty has the headlines.
In Toronto, the Ontario Science Centre is abruptly closed by the province after a report details structural issues. The local community is upset, and points to years of government neglect. Nationally, new proposed legislation to pay flight attendants for pre- and post-flight duties. Internationally, the negative impacts of the Paris Olympics as police clear and deport homeless encampments. Finally, Rogene has the Good News Segment to wrap the show!

Ontario Science Centre closed abruptly, community points to years of neglect

On Thursday, June 27, our host Anna-Giselle Funes-Eng has the headlines. First, experts say it wasn't necessary to close the Ontario Science Centre as people offer to crowdsource funding. Internationally, the UN tells Israel it will stop aid work in Gaza if violence against aid workers continues. Then in Toronto, the Liberals are split on Trudeau after a by-election loss. Finally, Rogene has a Good News segment to wrap the show!

Ontario Science Centre didn't have to close: Experts

On Monday, July 1, our host Gabriel Hilty has the headlines.
Nationally, WestJet cancels over 400 flights on the long weekend in response to a surprise strike by mechanics. In Toronto, city staff to look into Ontario’s possible legal duties to operate the science centre, and a possible takeover by the city. Internationally, fallout from U.S. President Biden’s disastrous debate performance as he meets with family to discuss the path forward. Finally, Samina has an episode of Turn the Page to wrap the show!

WestJet cancels hundreds of flights as mechanics strike

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