On Monday, March 25 our host Gabriel Hilty has the headlines. Nationally, a study shows Canada’s carbon pricing on industry has the biggest impact in cutting emissions.  In Ontario, physicians sound the alarm as residency spots for new family doctors remain empty. Internationally, the UN agency for Palestinian aid says Israel is blocking its food convoys to northern Gaza. Finally, new volunteer Moyo has a health segment on Mpox in Toronto.

Carbon pricing on industry driving emission cuts: study

On Friday, March 29, our host Gabriel Hilty has the headlines.
First, four Ontario school boards are suing social media platforms Meta, Tiktok and Snapchat. They claim the apps disrupt student learning. Nationally, the federal government announces promises for a renters bill of rights and new funding for childcare in the upcoming budget. In Toronto, former mayor John Tory is set to rejoin the board of directors at Rogers, Chris has the report. Two people face weapons charges after midtown pro-Palestinian demonstration, Shaden has the details. Finally, Samina has a book recommendation in Turn the Page to wrap the show!

Ontario school boards sue social media companies

On Monday, April 8, our host Gabriel Hilty has the headlines.
The total solar eclipse will hit Toronto and southern Ontario Monday. Go Transit adds service as the Niagara Falls region expects over one million visitors. Nationally, Trudeau announces over two billion in funding for the AI and technology sector ahead of the federal budget. Internationally, Israel withdraws ground troops from southern Gaza for 'tactical reasons', as its war on Gaza reaches six months. Finally, Samina has a book recommendation in Turn the Page to wrap the show!

Total eclipse in Toronto and southern Ontario, crowds of thousands expected

On Wednesday, April 24, our host Gabriel Hilty has short headlines before the segment show.
In London, Ont., a burning train travels through downtown. Investigations are now underway. Nationally, Canada Post refuses to collect banned guns for the federal government's buyback program. Sources for the government say negotiations for a plan continue.
For the segment show, Chris has an international segment on a car accident in England. Then Rogene has a Good News story about hair styling classes for dads. Finally, Samina wraps the show with a book recommendation in Turn the Page!

*Wednesday Show: Segments*

On Wednesday, May 1, our host Gabriel Hilty has short headlines before the segment show.
Nationally, the federal government is proposing asylum changes to allow for faster deportations, details are vague. In Montreal, McGill University asks for police help to clear a student encampment in support of Palestinians. As of Tuesday, police have not entered the campus.
For the segment show, Chris has insights into a system for creating a better work-life balance. Finally, Rogene wraps the show with the friendship between a man and a sick fox in the Good News segment!

On Friday, May 3, our host Shaden Aly has the headlines.
In Toronto, student activists organize pro-Palestine community sit-in at Toronto Metropolitan University. Nationally, seniors 70 and older can now be covered under a new dental plan, but some could be stuck waiting for care. Next, a Halton District School Board staff under investigation after a keffiyeh incident. Also, Liberal MP Pam Damoff says she’s leaving politics over disrespectful dialogue, threats and misogyny. Finally, Samina has a book recommendation in Turn the Page to wrap the show!

Student activists organize Palestinian solidarity sit-in at TMU

On Friday, May 10, our host Shaden Aly has the headlines.
In Toronto, the TTC announced for 24 bus routes starting on Sunday. Next, a woman's Canadian citizenship is revoked after an error over three decades ago. Internationally, police break up a Gaza student protest at George Washington University in the United States. Finally, Samina has a book recommendation in Turn the Page to wrap the show!

TTC to increase service on 24 bus routes, mostly outside of the downtown core

On Friday, June 14, our host Shaden Aly has the headlines.
In Toronto, Mayor Chow discusses increasing mandatory in-office days with bank CEOs to revitalize downtown. Nationally, Conservative leader Poilievre forgoes access to classified information on foreign interference. Internationally, dispute between Hamas and the U.S. in a ceasefire plan. Finally, Samina has a Turn the Page episode to round off the show!

Mayor Chow discusses increasing in-office days with bank CEOs

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

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