Avis Favaro of CTV News joined us to talk about her piece on W-5 on Liberation Therapy, the controversial treatment for MS patients that the government will not fund at this point. We also found the bee guy and had a chat with him. Back to school was a topic of conversation as was a great piece in today's Star about little girls infatuation with Princesses! For this and more check out our Podcast for September 3rd. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off section.
We chatted about a new survey that shows Toronto is tops in speed traps! No surprise if you drive there at all. An Edmonton's womans frightening experience in Mexico and there are those who say the government must make people aware, Say what? Where have you been??? |And are small dogs stupid? For this and more check out the podcast for September 2nd on our Listen Page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off section.
Bob Reid of Veritas Communications joined us to talk about how a simple tweet caused panic for Toronto's International Film Festival. Toronto School Trustee Josh Matlow told us how the TDSB just doesn't get it, holding a pricey pep rally on your dime. For this and more, check out the podcast for September 1st on our Listen Page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off Section.
Greg Sorbara, former Finance Minister joined us responding to claims by a co-founder of The Ontario Autism Coalition that he suggested she have her autistic son jailed to get better treatment for him. Would you trust a homeless person with your credit card? Jim Rankin of theToronto Star did an interesting social experiment And, Twitter has a new TWIT, Premier Dalton McGuinty has joined the Twitterverse. For this and more check out our podcast for August 31st on our Listen Page and then drop a comment into our Sound Off section.
We had a little chat about the Emmy's, an investigation finds really filthy drinking fountains, our Woodbine winners joined us, and there is a cross border Chicken Wing War brewing. We know who is going to win. Rick Smickilas of Wild Wing Good luck! For this and much more check out the podcast for August 30th on our Listen Page, then drop a comment into our Sound Off Section.
Terrorism on the docket. We spoke with David Harris Director, International and Terrorist Intelligence Program, former chief of Strategic Planning with CSIS. We also had Hazel McGuiness, author of The Hazel Tree in. She is an Intuitive Counsellor and talked about trusting those gut feelings that point in one direction or another. For this and much more check out our podcast for August 27th on our Listen Page, then drop a comment into our Sound Off section.
Ken Coran president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation joined us. Look out kids, a new report entitled "Growing Success" says there will be penalties for late work. Professor David Haley of The University of Toronto has some interesting research on infants and how they feel and remember stess. RCMP in Ottawa have arrested 3 men alleged members of an Al Qaida terror cell, one of them Khuram Sher who once auditioned for Canadian Idol. See the video on our "Next Show" page. For this and more hear our podcast for August 26th on our Listen Page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off section.
A new program may save you all kinds of grief. Matt Eldridge CEO of Lymbix Inc. joined us. They have developed Tone Check which similar to spell check, tests your e-mails for the tone of them! How I need that! Drivers in Ontario face new choices as rules governing Auto Insurance change on Sept. 1st. NDP Justice Critic Peter Kormos railed against them calling it highway robbery amongst other things. For this and more check out our podcast for August 25th on our Listen Page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off section.
Caroline Bolduc of boldcanine.com joined us to talk about what to do when your dog doesn't like kids and much more. We talked about freedom of religion and expression in regards to those harrassing neighbours in Leslieville Toronto and a very strange video showing a woman dumping a cat. You'll find both of the videos on our "Next Show" page. For this and more check out our podcast for August 24th on our Listen Page. Then comment in our Sound Off Section.
Refugees go home for the Holidays! James Bissett a former head of Immigration Canada joined us with info that will shock you about our system. British Physicist Barrie Trower warned us about the dangers of WIFI. Having addressed Cabinet Ministers in Australia and France and MP's the world over, this is his first time lecturing in Canada on his concerns. There was alot of attention on this issue last week. He'll be at the University of Toronto August 24th at 7:30 at the Health Sciences BLDG Auditorium. 155 College Street, Rm 610. For this and more check out our Podcast for August 23rd on our Listen Page. Then comment in our Sound off Section.
Joe Warmington of The Toronto Sun joined us to talk about Rob Ford's revelations and whether he is Teflon or Toast and, Carol Stanford President of Everest College talked about how poorly we handle the work/life balance given the results of their Labour Day study. For this and more check out our podcast for August 20th on our Listen Page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off section.
The headlines just keep on coming for Toronto Mayoralty Candidate Rob Ford..His lawyer Dennis Morris joined us to clarify a few things. A top U.K Doctor calls for the decriminaliztion of....heroin and cocaine and alot of Americans think Obama is a Muslim. For this and more check out our podcast for August 19th on our Listen Page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off Section!
The Federal Ombudsman for our military says our government prefers dead soldiers to wounded
soldiers..because compensation is less...Military Analyst Mercedes Stephenson joined us. Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian talked about her concern that if we aren't careful, the concept of Privacy will be gone in 10 years. And, Australia's Prime Minister says...When the Queen goes...so should the Monarchy! For this and more, check out our podcast for August 18th on our Listen Page, then comment in our Sound Off section.
Former Education Minister Janet Ecker talks about opposition to standardized testing. Why are we as a society slow to help Pakistani's devastated by flooding and, some parents want the Wireless Internet networks turned off in their schools. Rodney Palmer of the Safe Schools Network in Simcoe County outlined their concerns. For this and more check out the podcast for August 17th on our Listen Page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off section!
The lack of organs for donation in Canada was up for discussion along with Obama's comments on the mosque at Ground Zero, the charges laid in the tragic scaffolding accident on Christmas Eve, and a naked biker in Hamilton. For this and more check out the podcast for August 16th on our Listen page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off section!
Harsha Wallia of No One is Illegal joined us to comment on the docking of the Thai cargo ship MV Sun Sea with 4 to 500 "refugees" on board. We had a bit of a debate on Dr. Laura's liberal use of the N-word and Elaine Overholt vocal coach to the stars talked about this singing sensation on America's got Talent. Jackie Evancho. For this and much more check out our podcast for August 13th on our Listen Page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off section.
Martin Collacutt, former Canadian Ambassador and High Commissioner to Sri Lanka joined us to talk about the imminent arrival of a boatload of Tamils. We also heard from Professor William Schaffner Chair of the Preventative Medicine Department at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville who shared his views on this new "superbug." For this and more check out our podcast for August 12th on our Listen Page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off section.
Not all Muslims like the idea of a mosque at Ground Zero. Raheel Raza of The Canadian Muslim Congress met with involved and interested parties in New York. She says the meeting confirmed her worst fears! Ontario, who at every turn protects us, is now getting into on-line gambling??? And, Don't you just love the JetBlue guy? Steven Slater goes postal on rude passengers!! For this and more, check out the podcast for August 11th on our Listen page, then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
Michael Warren former CEO of Canada Post joined us to talk about why he thinks Canada Post should be privatized. Caroline Bolduc of Bold Canine stopped by for Caroline's Canine Tips and alot of fun. We also talked about a girl who is lucky she only lost her dog. For this and more check out the podcast for August 10th on our Listen page, then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
Prayer actually heals! Professor of Religion Candy Gunther Brown of Indiana University joined us to share what she found in her study. We talked about Cody LeCompte, Paul's new blogging for Sun Media, Adolph Hitler has a new home and much more. Check out the podcast for August 9th on our Listen page, then drop a comment into our Sound Off Page!
Topics we kicked around today..She pretended to have cancer, ran a fake charity and collected thousands of dollars from hundreds of people. What should happen to her? Twitter was instrumental in helping a young boy get his wheelchair fixed and a trip to Disney World and, Lisa Linehan joined us to talk about her Project Husband For this and more check out our podcast for August 6th, on our Listen Page, then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
Mario Canseco of Angus Reid polling firm talked to us about why it is that Canadians swear so much. More than the Brits and the Americans if you can believe it! We talked about Rob Ford and his foot in mouth and a crazy plot to put a hit on Jack Berkovits of Omni Jewelcrafters in Toronto. For this and more check out our podcast for August 5th on our Listen page and then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
We talked about a young man who is challenging the under 22 alcohol ban claiming its unconstitutional, and Dr. Robert Sutherland at The University of Lethbridge Alberta joined us with some exciting news in the Alzheimer's Research front. For this and more, check out the podcast for August 4th on our Listen Page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
Tom Bogdan...... Director of the Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder Colorado talked about tonights display of lights from the solar storm. Fascinating! See their site and LarryPesce Computer Security Researcher with NWN Corporation in Waltham Massachusetts joined us with a warning about uploading pictures to social media sites. They can track you. On his site you'll find ways to disable the technology. Check out the podcast for August 3 on our Listen page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
Dr. Gary Small author of iBrain: Surviving the Technological Alteration of the Modern Mind talked about pins and passwords and how they are causing problems for us. He gave some solutions too! We talked about wait times in the ER, the Premier's golf tournament, and something called rape by deception and more. Check out the podcast for July 30th on our Listen Page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
Very busy show today! Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs joined us. Cody LeCompte is on his way home from Cuba thanks to Peter's threat. Rob Ford set the record straight on what deals were or were not made with John Tory and how he feels about Tory possibly joining the race. Interesting!...She killed her mother by holding her head underwater for 4 minutes and now she's going to Waterloo University.. Bob Mitchell author of "The Class Project How to Kill a Mother...The True Story of Canada's Infamous Bathtub Girls" joined us as well. For this and more check out our podcast for July 29th on our Listen page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page.
John Tory the discussion for much of the show as we are sure he wanted to be, not just here but everywhere!!! Will he or won't he? BP boss Tony Hayward is toast. Don't cry for him though, off he goes with a tidy package valued at about 17 or 18 million. If only! Karen Pinker director of No Country for Animals a documentary airing on Global Television tonight talked about our animal protection laws in Canada. For this and more check out our podcast for July 28th on our Listen page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
Gord Miller Environment Commissioner joined us to talk about the special report he issued this morning regarding the eco fees. A new poll shows Canadians are more accepting of same-sex marriage than Yanks and Brits Mario Canseco of Angus Reid joined us...A B.C. gambler who asked to be banned from a local casino..was kicked out when he returned..minus the 42,000 jackpot he won. He's suing! For this and more check out the podcast for July 27th on our Listen Page. Then drop a comment into our Sound off Page!
All drivers under the age of 22 must maintain a 0 blood alcohol level...and a new system in Ontario will allow thousands of drunk drivers to avoid court.. Andrew Murie of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers joined us.. Liberal Consular affairs critic....Dan McTeague warned Canadians about travel to other countries, says do some homework before you travel...
Essential information for Canadians travelling abroad The lawyer for a B.C. man charged with having sex with little girls in Cambodia and Columbia claims his client was simply a "customer" of "willing" participants...For this and more check out our podcast for July 26th on our Listen page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
Conrad Black's desire to come home was a topic of discussion. The Bootypop! All the rage. Find out more. We also talked about how many employers in Chinatown are taking advantage of their employees paying them as little as 4 dollars an hour! and, don't go to Cuba! For this and more check out our podcast for July 23rd on our "Listen" page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
Brian Lilley Senior Correspondent for Sun Media talked about 3 of the top stories he's been covering, and Joel Nolen executive director of The Niagara Parks Commission joined us and tried to make things right! For this and much more check out our podcast for July 22 on our Listen Page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
Sara Landriault of Kemptville Ontario was shocked to find out she wasn't eligible for a job with the federal governments Citizenship an Immigration Department because she is white. We talked to her about that, and Smokey Thomas president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union joined us to tell us about his meeting with the Finance Minister yesterday, and the request for a pay freeze for the next 2 years. We also talked about a flying donkey. Yes, really! For this and more check out our podcast for July 21st on our "Listen" page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
Retired Major General Lewis MacKenzie talked to us about Capt. Robert Semrau being found not guilty of murder in the death of a wounded Taliban insurgent, but guilty of behaving in a disgraceful manner. The Eco fees are toast!!! but watch, there will be something else...and Caroline Bolduc of Bold Canine dropped by with another K-9 tip! For this and more check out our podcast for July 20th on our "Listen" page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
Oshawa city council declares war on Beavers...a new study says parents of obese children should be charged with neglect and Vaseline's new skin-lightening app for Facebook India is causing a stir. Barbara Byers Public Education Director with The Lifesaving Society joined us to talk about the increasing number of drownings in Ontario. For this and much more, check out our podcast for July 19th on our "Listen" page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
As the fury grows over the Eco Fee, Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak joined us to spread the word that a Conservative government will scrap those fees. We talked about a P.E.I judge setting his own precedent in a child abuse case and Paul saved the Beaver!, ah, but where was he for the geese and the turtles. For this and much more, check out our podcast for July 16th on our "Listen" page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
Lisa LaFlamme joined us to talk about taking over from Lloyd Robertson hosting CTV's National News. Quite an accomplishment! Plamen Petkov senior Policy analyst for Ontario with Canadian Federation of Independant business Canadian Federation of Independent Business outlined how small and medium sized businesses are feeling like scapegoats with this new Eco fee. For this and much more check out our podcast for July 15th on our "Listen" page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
The Eco angst continues! We talked to our friend Gardening Guru Mark Cullen http://www.markcullen.com/ about the Giant Hogweed and what to do about it, other items in the news, and Dr. Judith Owens lead author on a study that says kids just can't go to sleep before 11 thus they can't get up early enough for an 8 o'clock school start. For this and more, check out our podcast for July 14th on our "Listen" page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
More on "Mental Mel," that guy has lost it! Listen to the tape. We spoke with Aruna Papp, author of Culturally-Driven Violence Against Women: A growing problem in Canada's immigrant communties which was released yesterday and referenced by Rona Ambrose Canada's Minister for the Status of Women. We also looked at your belly button and what it means. Are you a good athlete or not? Duke University Professor Andre Bejan the lead author joined us. For this and more, check out our podcast for July 13th on our "Listen" page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
We talked about Mel Gibson's mouth getting him into trouble again and we spoke with Cyndee Todgham Cherniak a sales tax specialist with Lang Michener about the new "eco tax." For this and more check out our podcast for July 12th on our "Listen" page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page!
CTV News Anchor Lloyd Roberston joined us to talk about his announced retirement, and we also heard from Benjamin Shinewald National Executive Director and General Counsel for the Canadian Jewish Congress regarding the charges laid against hatemonger Salman An-Noor Hossain. For this and much more, check out our podcast for July 9th on our "Listen" page. Then comment on our Sound Off page.
We talked to Stan Cox author of "Losing our Cool...Uncomfortable Truths about our Air-Conditioned World..and finding new ways to get through the summer) He might make your blood boil but that would increase your body temp. Don't want to do that!! http://www.losingourcool.com/ Elaine Raakman discussed Out of control amateur coaches who are abusing players. Find out more at http://www.wejustplay.com/ For this and more check out our podcast for July 8th on our "Listen" page. Then comment on our Sound off page!
We kicked around the GG's husband for allegedly saying that the Queen and Prince should find somewhere else to stay while in Canada. Not at Rideau Hall. We figure he should be kicked out of the place if he actually said that. John Wright of Ipsos Reid joined us to talk about the 2nd part of their poll on the G-20. Dr. Stephen Moses commented on how the Canadian and American Pediatric Societys are looking at changing their recommendations on circumcisions. For this and more check out our podcast for July 7th on our "Listen" page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off site.
John Wright Senior Vice President of Ipsos Reid checking in with a new poll on how we saw the G-20, Caroline Bolduc of Bold Canine dropped by with her latest K-9 Tip (keeping them cool in this heat) and Shelley Saywell award winning filmmaker joined us to talk about her new documentary, The Nanny Business that will be aired tomorrow night on Global Television. For this and more, check out our podcast for July 6th. Have a listen, then comment on our Sound Off page!
We spoke with Andrew Bevan of Sustainable Prosperity, who co-authored the report, Time to Get Serious: Reliable Funding for GTHA Transit/Transportation Infrastructure. In other words you'll pay alot more to drive! Raj Anand lawyer for a Sikh man who won his case against Home Depot joined us, he says the Ontario Human Rights Commission is still to rule on the amount of damages and the larger issue of turbans versus hard hats on construction sites. That and more on our podcast for July 5th. Have a listen then comment on our Sound Off page!
We spoke to Bernie Farber of the Canadian Jewish Congress about a controversial speaker who will be appearing via video link at the Journey of Faith conference in Toronto this weekend. Glenn Crouter vice president of media relations at Woodbine talked about the Queen attending the Queen's plate on Sunday. We had a little more chat about the G-20 and the protesters claims, flying cars and much more. Check out our podcast for June 30 on our "Listen" page. Then let us know what you think on our "Sound Off" page.
Ontario NDP Justice Critic Peter Kormos is calling for an inquiry into the police actions regarding the G-20 summit and says "shame on you" to Toronto citizens who didn't stop the violence on the streets. John Gardner of the GTHL reacted to the lawsuit by parents who's kids didn't make the hockey team. That and more on our podcast for June 29th. Have a listen and then drop a comment into our Sound Off page. Join us live at 11 tomorrow morning on our "Listen" page.
We spoke with both Steve Paikin of TVO and Joe Warmington of The Toronto Sun about their experiences during the G-20 Summit. Both were critical of the policing they witnessed and Carol learned she's been officially nominated to co-host another show! Steve Paikin's site at The Agenda
Joe Warmington's columns at The Toronto Sun Joe WarmingtonCheck out the podcast of the show for June 28th and then leave us a comment on our Sound Off page.
Jacques Bourbeau Ottawa Bureau Chief for Global News joined us from the G-8 in Huntsville as we talked about the G8/20 summits. Thanks to him! We spoke with Marika De Florio who has had it with her neighbours grandson constantly riding his ATV. She scared him back inside by going topless. For this and much more, check out our podcast for June 25th. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off Page!
Senator Colin Kenny former chair of Canada's National Security and Defence Committee joined us to talk about CSIS director Richard Fadden. Fadden said that we have politicians in this country who are being influenced by foreign states. We also spoke with Professor Paul Kovacs, executive director of The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction regarding the earthquake felt throughout Quebec and Southern Ontario and the Tornado in Midland. For this and more check out our podcast for June 24th on our Listen Page. Then drop your comments into our Sound Off page.
MPP Bob Delaney Parliamentary Secretary to Revenue Minister John Wilkinson joined us to discuss the HST where a good defense is a good offense. He questioned Ontario Conservative Leader Tim Hudak's honesty regarding the issue. We also talked about the story out today that the government wants to sell Ontario assests. You'll hear his reaction to that. More G20 chat and we have politicians in this country who are under the influence of foreign governments??? For this and more check out the podcast for June 23rd. Then let us know how you feel on our Sound Off page!
Peter Lindsay joined us. He's the lawyer for David Chen, Toronto's so-called "vigilante grocer". And like most of us, he's shaking his head over this one. And Caroline Bolduc of Bold K-9 dropped by for another episode of Caroline's K-9 Tips. For this and more, check out our podcast for june 22 on our Listen page, and feel free to comment on our Sound Off page.
Retired Major General Lewis MacKenzie hopes this idea goes the way of proposed changes to our National Anthem. He says we don't need a medal for "Courageous Restraint." We disagreed about all the flak the head of BP is getting regarding his time off to attend a glitzy yacht race in England. Michelle Harvey the winner of our Fathers Contest joined us too. For this and more check out our podcast for June 21 on our Listen page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page.
Adrienne Batra director of Communications for Rob Fords Mayoralty campaign joined us. She's glad its Friday! The Alberta Culture Minister who said .."Why do I produce so much shit? Why do I fund so much crap?" Lindsay Blackett explained his comments. I think he's glad he's leaving on vacation today. For this and more check out our podcast for June 18th on our "Listen" page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page.
Ontario Federation of Labour President Sid Ryan joined us. He's concerned about Police agents, infiltrating protest groups at the G-20..and stirring up trouble! Sue Anne Levy, Toronto Sun Columnist discussed the mess Mayoralty candidate Rob Ford finds himself in and her interview with him. For this and more check out our podcast for June 17th on our "Listen" page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page.
We talked about the Jersey Boys. Great show at the Toronto Centre for the Arts! Word is that Karla Homolka WILL apply for a pardon. We replayed portions of a previous interview with Tim Dansen, lawyer for the French and Mahaffy families. He says there's real cause for concern. We talked to former colleague Brian Lilley about his new gig as Senior Correspondent for Sun Media. The new Sun TV or as some are calling it "Foxnewsnorth." Michael Mulroy Associate at Lang Michener gave some advice on what to do if fired and the new harassment legislation. That and more. Check out our podcast for June 16th on our "Listen Page." Then comment on our Sound off page.
A Montreal-area mother has been charged with attempted murder and police are calling it a "crime of honour." Dr. Amin A. Muhammad Professor of Psychiatry, Memorial University in St. John's says it's a cultural thing that we should be concerned about. An 8 year old boy beat to death his neighbours dog and we also had a chat with legendary political cartoonist Andy Donato. We talked about his career and his cartoon show and sale, on now til the 20th at the Masterpiece Gallery 2158 Queen Street East, Toronto. For this and more check out our podcast for June 15th on our "Listen" page. Then drop a comment into our Sound off page.
Former Prime Minister Paul Martin joined us with his views on the G-8 and G-20 summits saying this is way over the top in cost and numbers of people. Toronto Councillor Rob Ford talked about his slight lead in the polls in the race for Mayor. We sounded off on those godawful horns at the World Cup and much more. Check out the podcast for June 14th on our Listen Page. Then comment on our Sound off page.
One of Canada's Miss Universe hopefuls Tiffany Munroe got some attention for a reference she made to starving children in Africa. Father of 2 Paul Cholmsky joined us for an update on the soccer rule controversy in Ottawa, and of course there were comments on the story in the news today, the World Cup of Soccer. But there was so much more! Check out the podcast for June 11th on our Listen Page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off Page! Thanks!
Idling in Toronto. We suggest warming up your cars and getting out of the city. They really don't seem to want those who drive cars. Actually, you are getting out of the city. New study shows that young families are moving to the suburbs. Brampton man will spend life behind bars for an "honour killing" and the big story...Sarah Palin may have had breast implants. I kid you not. For this and more check out our podcast for June 10th on our "Listen" page. Then send us a comment paulandcarol@themotts.ca
Former Education Minister John Snobelen responded to a threat by Ontario teachers unions that if Nipissing University bestows an honourary degree on former Premier Mike Harris they will boycott students from that school. He also addressed the rumoured merger of the Liberals and NDP federally and the "fake lake" controversy. We also heard from Professor Norman Temple from Athabasca University about his study that shows those behind the counter at health food stores really don't know their stuff. Pretty scary! For this and more go to our Listen Page and click on the podcast for June 9th. Then send us a comment at paulandcarol@themotts.ca
Should a Muslim woman be allowed to testify in court wearing a full face covering? The case is before the Ontario Court of Appeal. Salma Siddiqui Vice President of the Muslim Canadian Congress joined us and weighed in on the issue. Like many Canadians we expressed our frustration with the rising costs of the G8/G20 summits. The latest waste of money, 2 million dollars for a "fake lake" at the media centre in Toronto. Following a few communications glitches, Tom Bogdan of the Space Weather Prediction Centre joined us to talk about communication glitches that could be caused by increased storms on the sun. Check out the podcast for June 8th on our Listen Page. Then drop a comment into our Sound Off page.
We talked about a popular video showing a principal in Halifax manhandling a student and the controversy surrounding it. Have a look at it http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/halifax-principal-wrestles-student-to-ground-escapes-dismissal/article1593431/ and lawyer Lorne Honickman joined us to talk about an alleged drunk driver who made it home and beat the rap. Check out the podcast for June 7th on our Listen Page for this and more. Then drop a comment into our Sound off Page.
Threatening video takes aim at G20 and T.O! Joe Warmingtons headline in the Toronto Sun. Here's the video he's talking about http://www.clac2010.net/ Harmless rap video or wicked warning he asks. Joe joined us for a chat. What do you think? God's greedy gal, Former Hydro 1 chief executive officer Eleanor Clitheroe, now an Anglican Priest, wants an increase to her 25,000 dollar a month!!! pension. Human Resources Consultant Sarah West talked about her experience job hunting and how its changed her perspective in the field of HR. She commented on the Mississauga mess too! Check out the podcast for June 4th on our "Listen" page. Then Sound Off on our Sound off page.
Major league umpire Jim Joyce was one of the topics of discussion. That poor, poor man! Paul sounded off on the G-20 summit, showing his lack of empathy for protesters who might be injured, and then we talked about a study on empathy with University of Michigan Doctoral Student Edward O'Brien co-author of the study. Here is a link for more information http://sitemaker.umich.edu/skonrath/files/empathy_decline.pdf You too can take the empathy test and compare your responses to the nearly 14,000 college students that took part. http://umichisr.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bCvraMmZBCcov52&SVID For this and more, check out the podcast for the June 3rd show on our Listen page. Then comment on our Sound Off page.
Allegations of abuse in the Mississauga transportation and Works Department. Who takes that kind of treatment? http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2010/06/01/mississuaga-abuse.html and, Robin Williamson and her daughter Shelby Pattison, stars in the rodeo world dropped in for a chat. For this and more check out the podcast for June 2nd on our Listen Page. Then leave a comment for us on our Sound Off Page.
A soccer Dad in Ottawa talked about his sons touchy feely soccer league. Paul Cholmsky isn't too thrilled with it. Toronto's tracking the fecal banditos and more comments on the Isreali attack on the ship of fools. Caroline Bolduc of Bold Canine http://www.boldcanine.com/ joined us for Caroline's Canine Tip. Check out the podcast for June 1st on our Listen Page. Then leave us a comment on our Sound Off page or e-mail paulandcarol@themotts.ca
Scott Taylor of Esprit De Corps Magazine http://www.espritdecorps.ca/ joined us to talk about the firing of our top soldier in Afghanistan. Also on todays show a court case in Ontario caught our attention. If lawyer David MacDonald http://www.thomsonrogers.com/ wins this case it could mean more responsibility for the designated driver. For this and more check out the podcast on our Listen page for May 31st. Then drop your comments into our Sound Off page.
Surveillance expert Professor David Murakami Wood from Queen's University shared his views on the long range acoustic devices acquired by Toronto Police for the G-20 summit. And, in a related story, Toronto Councillor Adam Vaughan http://www.ward20.ca roared louder than the Sound Cannons, livid over the feds not helping small business that may be impacted by the violence. Check out the podcast for May 28th on our Listen Page then drop us a comment on our Sound Off page or send an e-mail to paulandcarol@themotts.ca
The debate about MP's expenses continues but the Liberal MP for Don Valley West has posted his on his website. http://www.roboliphantmp.ca/index.php Rob Oliphant joined us to explain why. Hendersons jersey is for sale and alot of people are surfing porn at work! Check out the podcast for May 27th for this and more on our Listen page. Then drop us a comment on our Sound off page or send an e-mail to paulandcarol@themotts.ca
NDP Justice Critic Peter Kormos joined us upset over the dropping of the case against former Attorney General Michael Bryant. What we find in our bottled water, not pleasant, and Rodney Clifton, professor of Education at the University of Manitoba one of 3 authors of a new book on education (What's Wrong with our Schools: And How We Can Fix Them) joined us. They say our school system is suffering because we put self esteem ahead of skills. You can order the book and find out more at http://www.fixingourschools.com/ For this and more, check out the podcast for May 26th on our Listen Page, then comment on our Sound Off page!
Market jitters were address with Sam Panzuras Senior Investment Advisor at Dundee Securities. Dr. William Shaffner...Professor and Chair Department of Preventive Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine spoke to the issue of Dr. Robert Wakefield losing his license to practise medicine in Britian. He, the Dr. condemned for his faulty research connecting vaccines and autism. Yvonne Bambrick of the Toronto Cyclists Union commented on the dropping of all charges against former Attorney General Michael Bryant. For this and more check out the podcast for May 25th on our Listen page. Then comment on our Sound Off page.
What would you do if your teen cracked up a 180,000 Porsche? Peter Cheney automotive writer with the Globe and Mail talked to us about that one! Here's the story...http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/and scientists have created life in the lab! "It's alive!" Dr. Jennifer Connolly director of York University's Lamarsh Centre for Research on Violence and Conflict Resolution weighed in on the dismissal of a principal at a Nova Scotia High school. For this and more go to our Listen Page and click on the podcast for May 21st. Then let us know what you think of the show. Drop a comment into our Sound Off page or e-mail us at paulandcarol@themotts.ca
A Facebook site is getting in the face of muslim extremists and insulting many others. It has designated May 20th as "Everybody Draw Muhammad Day" and the response has been overwhelming. We got a security update on the G-20 from our expert on Terrorism INSIGNIS David Harris. Dr. Louis Slesin editor of Microwave News assessed the latest cell phone study and said "distance is your friend." See the full review on his site http://www.microwavenews.com/ Hear the whole show on our podcast for May 20th. Go to our Listen Page and click on the date. Then let us know what you think by dropping a comment onto our Sound off page or e-mail paulandcarol@themotts.ca
The Walkerton Water Crisis was 10 years ago. Could it happen again? York University Prof. Mark Winfield joined us to look at whats happened since. Read his blog http://marksw.blog.yorku.ca/2010/05/17/reflections-on-the-walkerton-disaster-%e2%80%93-10-years-later/#8211;-10-years-later/ and then contact your MPP. If your kids a good liar research shows this could be a good thing, and ladies you won't believe this one, men are now getting post partum depression. Just who had the baby here???? For this and more, check out the podcast for May 19th on our Listen page. Then comment on our Sound off page, or send an e-mail to paulandcarol@themotts.ca
So, red meat isn't so bad for you after all. The controversy around Miss USA was a topic of discussion as were the number of federal employees smoking contraband butts! Caroline Bolduc of Bold Canine http://www.boldcanine.com/ joined us with Caroline's Canine tip. For this and much more check out our podcast of May 18th on our Listen page. Then feel free to comment on our Sound Off page or send an e-mail to paulandcarol@themotts.ca
We talked about the latest in the lives of Steven Fonyo and childrens author Robert Munsch, the on going story of the Newmarket animal shelter and a woman who is blaming Rogers for her husband leaving her. For this and more check out our podcast for May 17th on our Listen page. Then drop a comment on anything you heard into our Sound Off page. Join us live weekdays. Go to our Listen Page at 11a.m.!
After a rough start to the show (technical difficulty, Jessica's fault!!, thats right, blame the kid) we talked about a shoplifter whose penalty was death. The shopowner is facing a charge of manslaughter. Dave Bryans of the Canadian Convenience Stores Association talked about the frustration facing storeowners who lose a bundle to shoplifters. We also talked about the millennials, those kids coming out of school with high expectations when it comes to career. The "I want it now " attitude and the Justice of the Peace who refuse to marry gays. For this and more check out the podcast for May 14th on our Listen page. Then, comment on anything you like on our Sound off page.
With so much attention on the Newmarket shelter and the animals being put down we wanted to get some clarification on how dangerous this outbreak is. Dr. Maureen Anderson is currently a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Pathobiology at the University of Guelph, she joined us. Here is her blogsite that deals with this and other fascinating debates www.wormsandgermsblog.com Leonard Sax talked to us about the issues facing girls today that previous generations never encountered and what needs to be done. His book "Girls on the Edge" is fascinating and frightening read. http://www.leonardsax.com/ For this and more, check out the podcast for May 13th on our Listen page. Then drop a comment into our Sound off page. We would love to hear from you.
MPP Frank Klees attacked the McGinty government for allowing the slaughter at the Newmarket animal shelter, and hall of fame jockey and NBC commentator Gary Stevens joined us for a peak at Saturday's Preakness Stakes. The government is cracking down on pardons for "serious crimes." Not everyone is happy about that. One of them being Craig Jones executive director of The John Howard Society. Should he join us again, we'll have to make sure Carol isn't off leash!! For this and more check out the podcast for May 12th on our Listen page.
The ringleader of the Terrorist Group the Toronto 18 pleaded guilty yesterday.
According to a top former planner for CSIS there are other Islamic terrorist cells in Canada. David Harris joined us. The Newmarket SPCA is going to euthanize all the animals at the shelter because of a ringworm outbreak and here's a new one, A Recess Coach. A school in the U.S. has hired a coach to teach kids how to play! Toronto Police will be wearing microphones soon, does that bother you? For this and more check out our podcast for May 11th on our Listen Page.
Harper makes Gays unhappy by refusing to fund Toronto's Gay Pride Parade this year,
non-Catholic teachers are lying to get jobs with the Separate school system and on the heels of celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of VE Day a new survey says most younger Canadians wouldn't join up. Sean Simpson who is the Senior Research Manager at Ipsos Reid explained the study and the surprising results in the under 35 set. For this and more, check out our podcast for May 10th on our "Listen" page.
Its called survivor syndrome and many of you are suffering from it. Lead researcher Dr. Virginia Florentin joined us to explain what it is and why so many Canadians have it now. Ever wonder what Doctors talk about while they are performing surgery on you, and how many people really do wake up during an operation? These questions and more were answered by Dr. Paul Whang author of Operating Room Confidential. We also had a great example of why you don't always want to be tuned in to whats happening! For this and more check out our podcast for May 7th on our "Listen" page.
Barbara Budd, former CBC As It Happens co-host told us What Happened and Chris Doucette crime reporter for the Toronto Sun explained whats happening with an 8 year old girl who has been bullied out of school. For this and more check out the podcast for May 6th on our "Listen" page.
We talked about the tasering of a 17 year old boy who ran onto field at a baseball game. Have a look and drop a comment into our Sound Off page. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/teen-sports-fan-storms-fieldtasered/story-e6frf7lf-1225862372466Both Paul and I agree on this one. Way over the top! Brian Milner senior economics writer with the Globe and Mail joined us to explain whats going on in Greece. Check out his primer http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/brian-milner-explains-the-greek-debt-crisis/article1554488/?cmpid=rss1
Check out our podcast for May 5th on our Listen Page.
B.C. council adopts a "living wage" policy. The hourly wage reflects whats required to keep a family with two children and two working parents above the poverty line. City Councillor Jamie McEvoy joined us to talk about his idea. Career college students are leaving with few prospects for jobs and crushing debt. Professor Arthur Sweetman from Queens University talks about the economics of education, making the right choices in both career choice and educational institutions. He told us about this link which shows you the learning institution and the repayment rate of loans. Great information when making school and education choices.
http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/main/repayment_rates/index.shtml
Senator Nancy Ruth sounds off like "Babe Ruth" and drops "F" bomb. Here's the story, click on "Conservative Senator Nancy Ruth told a group of international-development advocates" and, Caroline Bolduc of Bold Canine stopped by with Carolines Canine tip! Once again, turn the volume down!! Check out our podcast for May 4th on our Listen Page.
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/803859--aid-groups-advised-to-shut-the-f-up-on-abortion?bn=1
Legions are dying out. Erin Montgomery, Operations Co-ordinator at Erin Radio and a legion board member, talked about what makes the legion in Erin such a happening place. Georgio Mammoliti says the first offense fine for graffiti should be 5,000 dollars. More than 25,000 people were smoking up at Queens park over the weekend, one came down the hard way, he fell out of a tree. Media lawyer Iain McKinnon joined us to talk about a wide spread publication ban on the Tori Stafford murder case. For this and more, check out the podcast for May 3rd on our "Listen" page.
Tom MacKenzie of the U.S. wildlife service joined us. As the oil slick from the gulf of Mexico hits land, investigators find its 5 times larger than they thought, and its poised to cause an environmental catastrophe. A financial Greek tragedy continues to play out, and will affect the rest of the world and, Oprah's no phone zone campaign culminates with a rally in Washington today. Will you heed the call not to text or talk behind the wheel? Fred Murray told us about his new find when doing a little renovating and Rosanne Trudeau from the Tweed news talked about the shocked community now hearing that Col. Russell Williams already facing 2 charges of first degree murder, 2 of sexual assault is now charged with 82 more offenses. For this and more check out the podcast for April 30th on our Listen page.
NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo joined us to talk about her private members bill to repeal the law governing pit bulls in Ontario and a young female soccer player, Courtney Greer has reason to celebrate. For this and much more, check out the podcast for April 29th on our Listen page.
Chickens cooped up in Toronto! Councillor Joe Mihevic, Hogtowns new "Chicken Man" joined us. He says the idea is worth exploring. Maybe chasing the chickens in the backyard could be a new game for kids. They sure need something. Dr. Rachel Colley from Active Healthy Kids Canada told us how toddlers today are becoming more overweight and obese and how dangerous this is. For this and more, check out the podcast for April 28th on our Listen Page.
We talked again about that 79-year old man who was robbed and assaulted on the subway, and the cowards who ignored him. The proposed one minute idle time in Toronto was discussed...as was Harper’s announcement, that Canada wouldn’t fund third world abortions. To hear this, and more, including our conversation regarding a growing number of toddlers becoming mini couch potatoes...check out the podcast for April 27th on our “Listen” page.
Check out this video making the rounds. Its Rob Ford and Georgio Mammoliti going after John Barber of the Globe and Mail a few years ago. It’s making a resurgence now during the election campaign. Make sure you are wearing headsets when you listen or, turn it down! This isn't appropriate for young children either.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8EpSdyB0zY
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Georgio Mammoliti wants bylaw officers to carry guns! He joined us this morning. Luc Cagadocs mother went to the Human Rights Commission when her son was told he was disgusting for eating with a spoon and fork. She won 17,000 dollars. East Haven Conneticut Mayor April Capone gave one of her Facebook friends a kidney. She told us the story. And, we gave you a chance to win a pair of tickets to see the fabulous dance production...."Burn the Floor" at the Canon Theatre! Congratulations to Sonia Lolic of Bolton. For this and more check out the podcast for April 26th on our "Listen" page.
Our reaction to the provinces reaction to the peoples reaction to the revamped sex education curriculum. They tossed that out when it burned them! Carol and her friend Shelley Grandy Senior PR Advisor to tech companies in Waterloo Region saw the new Mirvish Production "Burn the Floor" and did a review of the show. You'll have a chance to win tickets on Monday!! Kevin Gaudet federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joined us to talk about councillors raises, payouts and other ways to waste our money. Guaranteed to tick you off! Check out our podcast for April 23 on our Listen Page!!
We debated the changes to the sex education curriculum. That was interesting! And then we heard from Education Critic Elizabeth Witmer with the oppositions position on it. Professor David Havas also joined us with some interesting observations on the effects of Botox. For this and more check out our podcast for April 22 on our "Listen" page.
Affirmative action for women has got to go! That according to Maria Barrados, president of the Public Service Commission of Canada . She joined us to debate the issue. Andrew Welch actor, author and environmentalist has a unique way of marking Earth Day based on the words of Margaret Atwood, written in the spirit of Charles Dickens' "Christmas Carol." If you'd like to find out more and for tickets to Earth Day-Payback click on the link. www.earthdaypayback.ca For this and more, listen to our podcast for April 21st on our listen page.
Tim Danson, lawyer for the French and Mahaffy family talked about Karla Homolkas ability to apply for a pardon this year! He revealed some shocking information. Rita DeMontis, Lifestyle editor for the Toronto Sun shared a lovely story about finding a families memories, and, Caroline Bolduc of Bold Canine stopped by for the first in a series, "Carolines Canine Tips." For this and more listen to our podcast for April 20th on our Listen Page.
We had a conversation about the latest violence at a Sikh temple in Brampton. What's going on in that community? Professor Elizabeth Sharp from Texas Tech University talked about the study she co-authored regarding women who are pressured to get married. As you'll hear in our chat with the Professor she is looking for people for her next study. Research Participants are needed for a study of single women who are questioning conventional ideologies of marriage and children. You will be compensated $20. To learn more about the study, contact Dr. Sharp, (806) 742-3000 (806) 742-3000 ext 288 or single.childfree.women@gmail.com.That and more on our podcast for April 19th. Go to our listen page and click on the date.
Constable Brent Pilkey author of Lethal Rage..The book his bosses didn't want published joined us. David Phillips Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada weighed in on the Volcano in Iceland and, Dennis McIntaggart explained how 12 extra bucks saved his life. That and more on our podcast for April 16th. Check it out!
Allegations of drugs, hookers, laundered money and stock fraud...Danielle Steele material??? No, all part of the investigation into the Helena Geurgis controversy. Kevin Donovan whose exclusive Toronto Star front page story outlined the salacious details joined us. Paul LeBlanc feels guilty about winning the lottery! He won 1 million in the SickKids Lottery. The hospital saved his son's life. Should he donate it back? That and much more! Check out the podcast for April 15th. Go to our Listen page and click on the date.
What would you pay for a lost dog? 5,000???? Is that crazy? Thats what Glenn was offering for the safe return of Winston. He went missing Saturday morning on Winston Churchill Blvd in Erin. A 12 pound Yorkshire Terrier Cross Tan and Black. We talked to Glenn. Divorce, child abandonment and marrying up...all part of life in the avian world. Bridget Stutchbury author of The Bird Detective joined us with some fascinating revelations. Check out our podcast for April 14th.
Smoke free restaurants may be keeping you out of hospital so says a study published in The Canadian Medical Association Journal. Dr. Alisa Naiman the lead researcher joined us. Brian Patterson of the Ontario Safety League weighed in on the Toronto Driving Schools taking students to remote communities to get their licenses. There was much more. Check out our podcast for April 13th on our Listen page.
Deborah Brennan author of Labours of Love says adoption breakdown is far more common than we think. What should happen to the mother who put the 7 year old on a plane with a note saying she no longer wanted to parent him? http://www.laboursoflove.ca/index.html We also spoke with Rosalind Cartwright about how some sleepwalkers can be violent. She is the former director of the Sleep Disorder Centre at Chicago's Rush University Medical Centre. She has testified on behalf of sleepwalking burglars, cat killers...even murderers! Her new book is out in May http://rosalindcartwright.com/ Hear it all and more on our podcast for April 12th. Go to our "Listen" page and click on the date.
The Tiger spoofs have come out of the woodwork. Pretty funny stuff! We chatted about the outrage on the part of pharmacists over the governments plans to force a price cut for generic drugs. Noted animal artist Debbie Goldring joined us as we announced the winners of our pet lovers contest. Check out the podcast for April 9th on our Listen page.
Big news on the health front. A new screening technique can predict which smoker may end up with lung cancer. We spoke with the lead researcher Dr. Avrum Spira. Fascinating interview on a groundbreaking study! We also talked about what everyone is talking about, Tiger Woods, and his new ad. What was he thinking?? That and more. Check out our podcast for April 8th on our "Listen" page.
There are renewed calls to ban the kirpan following a stabbing Friday night outside a Sikh temple in Brampton. We spoke to the victim Manjit Mangat and we also heard from Balraj Deol the editor of a punjabi newspaper. And Oshawa City Councillor Robert Lutczyk joined us to talk about his motion to cap the salaries of those civil servants on the sunshine list. That and more...check out the podcast for April 7th.
A Compassion club that provides medicinal marijuanna was raided. Lawyer Ron Marzel will joined us, Ronald MacDonald may be heading for retirement and does the new Govenor General have to be "bi?" Check out the podcast for April 6th.
Pedophile Graham James was given a pardon .... 3 years ago!!! Sheldon Kennedy one of his victims is shocked and joined us to talk about it. He also discussed the Vaticans comments re: the church sex scandal. Cardinal Angelo Sodano the dean of the College of Cardinals defended the Pope from what he called "petty gossip." Check out our April 5th podcast on our "listen" page to hear the show.
Horse racing begins at Woodbine! Glen Crouter Vice President of Media Relations and Sponsorship joined us with an incredible story, and 63,761 civil servants make over 100,00 on your dime. Check out our podcast for April 1st.
Noted Toronto lawyer Courtney Betty weighed in on the Jordan Manners case and we went to the dogs with Caroline Bolduc of Bold Canine!! She'll be at the All About Pets Show Friday thru Sunday at the International Centre. We'll join them on Saturday from noon til 2. Hope to see you there! Check out the podcast for March 31st.
Professor zack Granatstein didn't pull any punches when expressing his views in what our ongoing role in Afghanistan should be. He says pulling out next year would be "cutting and running and criminal." We also spoke with Marissa Evans from New York city who offers a service for those who want a second opinion on their outfit. Its called http://www.gotryiton.com/ For this and much more, check out our podcast for March 30th.
More chat regarding the Pope's reaction to the sexual abuse controversy thats rocked the Vatican. And we talked about a case before the Human Rights Tribunal, where a comic picked on some lesbians in the crowd, and may have to pay 20,000 dollars. Check out the podcast for March 29th.
David Clohessy, Executive Director of Snap joined us to talk about the controversy engulfing the Catholic Church and the Pope himself. http://www.snapnetwork.org/ We also spoke with Michael Ball a University student who responded to 16 Professors at the University of Regina who are calling for an end to the Project Hero Fund. Michael is the executive director of The Canadian Hero Fund. http://www.herofund.ca/ This and more...check out the podcast for March 26th.
Police brutality? See the video. 16 Profs at the University of Regina protest Project Hero which gives scholarships to children of dead soldiers, and we tried to find God.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qf9cTO1wrY
For that and more check out our podcast for March 25th. Then leave a message on our Sound Off Page!
Gagging Ann Coulter! School of Journalism and Communications director for Carleton University, Professor Chris Waddell joined us. He says' those protesting students did her a big favour...AND...Road Hockey Dad fights for the right for kids to yell "car"...This, and more! Check out the podcast for March 24th.
Kevin Gaudet of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation echoes our sentiments that Clifford Olson shouldn't be getting any old age security. Can you believe he actually is? Comment on our Sound Off Page. CRTC gives local stations the right to seek payment from cable companies which will pass the costs on to you!! And much more! Check out the podcast for March 23rd.
Professor Ross McKitrick concludes in a shocking new study that pollution has no impact on the number of hospital admissions for respiratory illnesses. And, Philip McKernan, author of South of 49...The Canadian Guide to Buying Residential Real Estate in the United States joined us.http://www.philipmckernan.com/book.phpThat and more! Check out the podcast for March 22nd.
Careful with your lead foot...Ontario's street racing laws have been upheld..Criminal lawyer Brian Starkman joined us..women now have mood lipstick, I'd be careful of that!! and topics of the day! Go to our listen page to hear the podcast for March 19th. Love to hear from you on our Sound Off page too! If you have a problem with the sound off page, at the bottom of every page is a "contact us" box, use that.
Its easier to tell a senior they have Alzheimer's or cancer than to tell them they can no longer drive. Dr. Hing a geriatric specialist and associate Professor at the University of Ottawa joined us. They are looking for people to participate in their older driver study. Click on the link for more information. www.candrive.ca Mayoralty candidate Sarah Thompson wants to charge a 5 dollar toll on the Gardiner and the DVP. What's she thinking? For this and more, check out our podcast for March 18th.
The Vatican employs the "devil" made me do it defense, Tiger swings again, he'll be playing in the Masters and, not to perpetuate any stereotypes, since today is St. Patricks day, but we checked out the theory that bigger men make meaner drunks with Psychologist Nathan Dewall of the University of Kentucky. Check out our podcast for March 17th.
MPP Peter Sherman has been getting vicious hate mail over his condemnation of Isreali Apartheid Week. World War 2 artifacts are on the block, Historian and Author Lynn Philip Hodgson talked about the outrage over the possible sale and move to stop it. You can help http://www.campx.com, We also talked about "waiters," not those who wait tables but those who wait for their inheritance! Wills lawyer Les Kotzer shared his horror stories. http://www.aninheritance.com/
Another Avalanche they'd been warned about, who should pay the rescue costs? We were joined by Karl Klassen an expert with the Canadian Avalanche Centre http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/about/media and also up for discussion tougher sentences for child pornographers, march break and more! Check out our podcast for March 15th.
Conservative Senator Nancy Ruth hasn't given up on the fight to change our National Anthem she told us why and, Christina Blizzard, Queens Park Bureau chief for the Toronto Sun joined us to discuss double dipping tax collectors!! Check out the podcast for March 12th on our Listen page.
Toronto Criminal lawyer Edward Prutschi joined us, expressing concern about a possible "Big Brother" move by Ottawa...And, NDP justice critic Peter Kormos sounded off on the Rahim Jaffer affair. The Paralympics begin shortly and we are being told we should have the same enthusiasm for these Olympics as the previous ones. Will you be watching? Weigh in on our poll and Check out our podcast for March 11th.
Critics are crying foul after Rahim Jaffer former conservative MP has charges of cocaine possession and drunk driving dropped against him, pleads guilty to careless and gets a 500 dollar fine. What do you think you would get??? Senator Mac Harb joined us, upset that seal meat is on menu at the Parliament Hill restaurant. And, Carol has has stumbled upon a weight loss program YOU might enjoy.....bottoms up! Check out the podcast for March 10th.
We talked about former CBS news anchor, Dan Rather...who raised a few eyebrows, when he mentioned President Obama and WATERMELONS in the same sentence! We also heard from Toronto businessman, Mark Wright...who was paid a visit by the city's garbage gestapo. David Hein and Irene Carl Sankoff who wrote, produced and perform in My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding joined us. The show is based on Davids family and his mothers coming out. To hear the show...go to our Listen page and click on the podcast for March 9th.
We kicked around the Oscars with Erin Montgomery operations co-ordinator of Erin Radio (that was fun!)and noted International Women's Day. Rachel Crane of Brock University joined us to talk about the campaign Food for Thought. She will try to live on 7.50 a day. http://www.ousa.ca/foodforthought/ Check out the podcast for March 8th.
Gloria Gladsden, sociology Prof at University of Pennsylvania talked about how a facebook comment has left her suspended and Gever Tulley, the author of 50 Dangerous Things (You Should let your Children do) joined us to discuss over protective parents. That and more. Check out the podcast for March 5th.
Changing the words to O Canada to make it more politcally correct! Is it time? Rudyard Griffiths co-founder of The Dominion Institute joined us. A woman who has an abortion on youtube getting just a little flack! and, more men are filing sexual harrassment claims. This and more! Check the podcast for March 4th.
We talked about an American sports writer who compared our patriotism to Nazi Germany!! Have you seen Sid the Kids stick? ...and Quebec woman launches human rights complaint when told to choose the niqab or class. Do you think the full moon makes people crazy??? Not so according to Dr. Scott Lilienfeld author of 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology. He joined us. Check out the podcast for March 3rd.
Jack Layton wanted to make sure you saw him on the TV during Canada's gold medal game. Check out this video! Jack Layton celebrating
We talked to Paul Carey who came home from Mexico with a vacation story that he and his wife will never forget...And, Dancing with the Stars has a new line up..crazy stuff today..Check out the podcast for March 2nd.
We gloated, yes, forgive us we couldn't help it!!! Way to go Canada...We broke the record for the most gold medals by a host nation! And the Liberals are calling for the resignation of Helena Guergis the Minister of State for the Status of Women who went on a rant, swearing and verbally abusing airport staff last week. MP and Status of Women critic Anita Neville joined us. Check the podcast for March 1st.
MP Judy Wasylycia-Leis joined us to talk about her private members bill to protect Canadians against genetic discrimination and, we talked to former dolphin trainer Russ Rector who said this killer whale is a monster and must be put down. He was made mean because of abuse suffered at Sealand of the Pacific in B.C. Check out the podcast for February 26th.
We spoke to Dr. Michael Baker about a surgery checklist that becomes mandatory April 1st and former Education Minister John Snobelen joined us to talk about those lap dancing teachers out of Winnipeg. Check out the podcast for February 25th.
Phil Edmonston auto analyst and author of The Lemon-Aid series says Toyota execs should go to jail! They knowingly put people at risk. Phil says he has proof. Ontario's moving toward on-line gaming we spoke with Prof. Jeff Derevensky of Mcgill Universitys International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High Risk Behaviours. And, this video resulted in 2 teachers being suspended from their duties.
