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28/03/2023

Scam phone calls: fraud, technology and other hang ups

Guest: Christine Dobby, business reporter Scam calls are an annoying and growing problem that cost Canadians $57 million in losses last year. With a technological arms race between con artists, phone companies and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), there is no clear path to stop calls. Some will always get through, making awareness one of the best tools to make sure you don't get taken. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio source: @AlecBenfica on YouTube
10/07/2024

Shanaplan in shambles

Guest: Legendary sports broadcaster Dave Hodge, formerly of TSN and Hockey Night in Canada When Brendan Shanahan took over the helm of the Maple Leafs in 2014, he vowed not to repeat the sins of various predecessors accused of rushing the team-building process. Shanahan insisted he would exercise patience. But after eight post-season runs in which the Maple Leafs have only once advanced beyond the opening round, Shanahan's refusal to give up on the team's core stars is accompanied by the reek of stubborn incompetence. Here Arthur, Feschuk and Hodge try to make sense of Shanahan's approach while pointing out the glaring blind spots that have left the Maple Leafs a long way away from interrupting the longest Stanley Cup drought in the history of the NHL, 57 years and counting. PLUS: Arthur, Feschuk and Hodge discuss the highs and lows of the Shanaplan era. This episode was produced by Julia De Laurentiis Johnston and Sean Pattendon What would you like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts? Let us know in this survey and you can enter to win a $100 gift card.
24/10/2022

Inquiry into invocation of the Emergencies Act: what we know so far

Guest: Alex Boutilier, Global News national reporter The inquiry into the federal government's unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act during the so-called "Freedom Convoy" protests has almost reached its third week. Testimony from civilians, government and security stakeholders have shed new light and heightened tensions after revelations about the response of Ottawa police in handling the crisis. Alex Boutilier, national reporter at Global News, joins "This Matters" to share what we know so far. This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Paulo Marques and Brian Bradley.
10/06/2025

The keeper of the Stanley Cup

A few days from now, Burlington's Phil Pritchard will do what he's done for years and carry the Stanley Cup to centre ice to present to the new National Hockey League champion. But where did this tradition come from? What's the deal with the white gloves? And did he really spend time in a Finnish sauna with a Hall of Famer and the trophy?
04/11/2025

Baseball is a game of failure. The Blue Jays and a nation of fans were winners.

Guest: Bruce Arthur, Columnist The Jays didn't win the world series on Saturday, after an extremely close loss to the LA Dodgers in the 11th inning - and the city is still reeling from a heartbreaking final result. Nearly 11 million Canadians tuned in on Saturday to watch the Jays try and take home the trophy for the first time in thirty-two years. Bruce Arthur, sports columnist at the Star, is here today to talk about how luck (destiny?) had a guiding hand in the series, why so many people across the city and country fell in love with this team and find this loss so heavy, and the surest way to get the Jays – and the city – back into the World Series. Produced by Julia De Laurentiis Johnston & Sean Pattendon
23/05/2022

Introducing 'Death in a Small Town,' a podcast hosted by Kevin Donovan

This Matters would like to let you know about another Toronto Star podcast, 'Death in a Small Town,' hosted by Kevin Donovan. We are broadcasting episode 1, Just Another Day. Episode 2 is available at thestar.com/deathinasmalltownpodcast or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Episode 1: Just Another Day Roll out of bed, get the kids to school, then off to work. Just before noon, disaster. A mysterious injury to young Nathaniel McLellan puzzles doctors at two hospitals and sparks what would become a six-year police investigation. Episode 2: Suspicion is available at thestar.com/deathinasmalltownpodcast or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
07/02/2025

Trump week on the Ontario campaign trail

Guests: Toronto Star Queen's Park Bureau Chief Robert Benzie and Queen's Park reporter Rob Ferguson Doug Ford looked strong in announcing retaliatory measures planned in response to threatened tariffs from Donald Trump, but then after that threat was put on pause, comments he made privately about celebrating the U.S. president's victory became a problem, and even a potential turning point in the election. Our Queen's Park team explains what's happened and what it all could mean, and also discusses the role the opposition leaders hope health care policy will play in the election, the emergence of highways as a major issue for two of the parties, and what the polls tell us midway through the campaign. PLUS: Why a winter campaign has campaigns shouting "drill baby drill." This episode was produced by Julia De Laurentiis Johnston, Sean Pattendon, Paolo Marques and Ed Keenan.
15/09/2023

'If I can finish it, I will': the inside story of Terry Fox's run

Guest: Bill Vigars, author of "Terry & Me" It was 43 years ago when Terry Fox dipped his leg in the Atlantic Ocean and embarked on a run across the country to raise money for cancer research. He ran 5,373 kilometres in 143 days before his cancer would return and end his run in Thunder Bay, Ont. Fox's dream of raising $1 for every Canadian would be realized, though. Canadians and others around the world run annually in his place and have raised over $850 million dollars for critical research. Bill Vigars, one of the people closest to Fox, is the author of the new book "Terry & Me" and joins "This Matters" to share more about the man behind the Marathon of Hope. This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Paolo Marques and Brian Bradley. Audio Sources: Terry Fox Foundation, CHCH News, Global News
18/11/2022

To mask or not to mask, that is (still) the question

Guest: Todd Coleman, epidemiologist and assistant professor of health sciences at Wilfred Laurier University The president and CEO of SickKids begged people last week to wear a mask as pediatric ICUs across Ontario hit a breaking point. She's not alone in that wish. Calls have been growing for the province to bring back mask mandates as health experts warn of a difficult viral season with a "triple threat" of the flu, RSV and COVID-19. Despite this, Ontario's top doctor Dr. Kieran Moore has so far only encouraged people to voluntarily mask indoors and he has not inspired many. Do we need a mandate to follow public health advice and mask? We take a deep dive into government messaging and public psychology around masking. This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Paulo Marques and Brian Bradley.
21/06/2021

How does Kate, 31, invest her savings in order to buy a home and start a nest egg?

Kate makes $65,000 a year as a communications specialist at a non-profit. She has no debt and lives in Burlington, Ontario, with her partner. She's been able to save $70,000 in her TFSA but wants advice on how to maximize returns on those savings so she can get out of her rental, buy a home in the GTA and maybe even save some after the down payment. Evy speaks to with financial advisor Jason Heath for recommendations. All of our participants have been granted anonymity, and so we'll be using voice actors for their quotes. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

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