On Thursday, April 4, our host Anna-Giselle Funes-Eng has the headlines.
First, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has condemned Israel’s attack on humanitarian workers in Gaza after a Canadian citizen was killed in a military strike. Then, Russia is saying that last month’s concert attack has led to an rise in military recruitment. Locally, Canadian bookstore giant Indigo is set to go private after a sale to a holding company owned by its ceo's spouse. Finally, Chris has a segment on press freedom in Israel to wrap the show!

Canada condemns Israeli strike that killed aid workers, including a Canadian

On Wednesday, April 10, our host Gabriel Hilty has short headlines before the segment show.
In Ontario, the provincial government looks to count student housing towards its housing construction goals. Nationally, the First Nations Assembly says it needs over $300B to close the on-reserve infrastructure gap for Indigenous communities by 2030.
For the segment show, Moyo has the Africa segment on the new currency in Zimbabwe. Then Rogene has a Good News story about a surprise discovery by an amateur fossil hunter. Finally, Chris has a health segment on the West Park and UHN hospitals coming together.

*Wednesday Show: Segments*

On Thursday, April 18, our host Anna-Giselle Funes-Eng has the headlines.
First, the UN says their staff in Gaza have faced inhumane treatment by Israeli forces. Then, Shoppers Drug Mart faces a class action lawsuit over 'unethical corporate practices'. Also, an ArriveCan contractor is searched by the RCMP as an unrelated investigation into the app begins in the House of Commons. Finally, Chris has a segment on crime to wrap the show!

UN says staff in Gaza subjected to ill-treatment by Israeli forces

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!

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 Wednesday, May 8, our host Gabriel Hilty has short headlines before the segment show.
In Toronto, a security guard is shot outside rapper Drake's mansion and the police look for suspects. Internationally, Israel starts an attack on the southern Gaza city Rafah, as it rejects a ceasefire proposal.
For the segment show, Rogene has the Good News with the first time an animal is observed using a medicinal herb to treat injuries. Chris has a NewsFlash segment with details on the upcoming test of the national alert system. Finally, Gabriel has SportsUpdate to wrap the show!

On Thursday, May 16, our host Anna-Giselle Funes-Eng has the headlines.
First, a request by McGill University to remove a student protest encampment is rejected by Quebec's Superior Court. Internationally, Slovakia's prime minister is said to be injured but in stable condition after being shot Wednesday. Then, Ontario's self-proclaimed 'crypto king' is arrested on fraud charges. Finally, Chris has a Sports segment to wrap the show!

Quebec Court rejects McGill request to clear student encampment

On Wednesday, May 22, our host Gabriel Hilty has short headlines before the segment show.
The top prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, top Hamas officials. In Canada, inflation slowed to 2.7% in April, economists say it might result in interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada.
For the segment show, Rogene has the Good News segment on a new scientific method to tackle low supply of natural vanilla. Chris has a NewsFlash segment on the June 24 federal by-election in Toronto St-Paul's.

On Thursday, May 30, our host Anna-Giselle Funes-Eng has the headlines.
First, reports show Israel is set to continue its attack on Gaza for the coming months. In Canada, Air Canada now has the right to test workers' hair for weed. In Toronto, the world's oldest queer bookstore is on the brink of closure. Finally, Chris has a news segment to wrap the show!

Israel's war on Gaza set to continue for months, Gaza border with Egypt seized

On Wednesday, June 5, our host Gabriel Hilty has short headlines before the segment show.
In Toronto, Wheel Trans service will continue in the case of a Friday strike by TTC workers. Provincially, advocates demand answers after the death of a 16 year old boy at an Ontario school.
For the segment show, Talia has Out & About in Toronto with the latest event recommendations and more in the city. Chris has a news segment on Harbourfront Centre Toronto celebrating 50 years.

On Thursday, June 13, our host Anna-Giselle Funes-Eng has the headlines. First, France's president asks to build an alliance against the far-right ahead of snap election. In the U.S., an official says some Hamas ceasefire conditions are 'not workable'. Also, a federal judge in Florida strikes down restrictions on transgender care. Finally, Chris has a News segment on Ottawa's Terry Fox statue.

France's president seeks alliance against far-right ahead of snap election

On Wednesday, June 12, our host Gabriel Hilty has short headlines before the segment show.
In Toronto, three dead after a daytime shooting near a Don Mills daycare centre. Internationally, Thailand passes a historic bill recognizing marriage equality. For the segment show, Chris has News Flash with the details on the heat wave hitting Toronto and the surrounding region. Finally, Talia has Out & About in Toronto with the latest event recommendations and more in the city!

On Thursday, September 12, host Anna-Giselle Funes-Eng has the latest in the day's news. First, TIFF says they won't pull the documentary "Russians at War" despite protests from the Ukranian community. Then, Pierre Pollievre has his eyes set on the non-confidence vote on Trudeau as soon as Parliament resumes. Internationally, a U.N. chief points out a lack of accountability in the killings of U.N. workers in Gaza. Then we hear from Chris on classroom phone bans.

TIFF keeps controversial documentary "Russians at War" in schedule despite pushback

On Thursday, September 26, host Anna-Giselle Funes-Eng talks the morning's news. First, Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveils project to build a traffic tunnel under Highway 401. In Ottawa, Trudeau's government survives the first confident vote of Parliament's Fall sitting. Then, Chris comes on to talk about AI in Halton's public schools.

Doug Ford promises to build a tunnel under the 401 highway

On Friday, October 4, we hear from 3 segment hosts. First, Samina comes on with a Turn the Page book review. Then, Rogene talks about millipedes. Finally, we hear from Chris about high school volunteers helping out in their community.

Segment Friday

On Thursday, October 31, we hear from three of Morning Mixtape News's fantastic segment hosts. First, we hear from Phoebe with Hidden Histories. Then, Rogene with Good News. Finally, Chris shares a story on a Halton teen's journey with volunteering.

Morning Mixtape News Segment Thursday

On Friday, November 8, host Anna-Giselle Funes-Eng talks the days latest news. First, the Toronto Santa Claus Parade says inflation makes the future of the event uncertain. Then, Canada prepares for an influx of asylum seekers at the American border as Trump threatens mass deportations. And, American Evangelicals celebrate as Trump wins his second term, as Black Americans worry it signals the repeal of civil rights. Finally, we hear from Chris with a story from Nunavut. 

Canada prepares for a rise in border crossings as Trump threatens mass deportations

On Monday, November 25, host Gabriel Hilty talks the morning's news. First, Ford's government tries to downplay their growing fundraising scandal, with critics calling it cash for access politics. Then, opposition continues to Ford's proposed bike lane removal. Then, Chris comes on with a new segment. 

Critics accuse Ford of cash for access government

On Monday, December 9, host Gabriel Hilty talks the day's latest news. First, the city says a park on Scarborough's closed Line 3 is unlikely due to high costs and legal issues. Then, the Canada Post strike continues as Ottawa reaffirms they won't intervene. Then, Syria's 50-year regime falls as opposition fighters oust the government. Then, Samina shares a new episode of Turn the Page.

City says new park along shut down Line 3 is unlikely

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