Fight Back with Libby Znaimer Zoomer Podcast Network

Today on Free For All Friday: listeners weighed in on the name change to Pioneer Village in Toronto and the government's Capital Gains Tax increase. 

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: OTTAWA JUST HIRED A NIGHTLIFE MAYOR

Tasha Kheiriddin is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Alex Blumenstein, co-founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village, and Toronto Councillor Stephen Holyday, Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre.

Ottawa just hired its first ever nightlife commissioner as part of its strategy to wake the city up from its reputation as a sleepy town. And, some Toronto residents are complaining about the Ontario Line construction. When will that all be over?




OTTAWA AND THE ONGOING CONCERNS AROUND FOREIGN INTERFERENCE

Tasha is now joined by Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Affairs at Carleton University and an expert on national security issues.

Tensions continue to persist in Ottawa over a report by the The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) alleging some MPs "wittingly assisting" foreign state actors after being elected. We still don't know the names of those MPs involved.




BEER STORES AND LOTTERY TICKETS

Tasha is now joined by Kenny Shim, President of the Ontario Convenience Stores Association, and Mike Schreiner, Ontario Green Party leader.

The Beer Store is going to be permitted by the province to sell lottery tickets down the line when convenience stores can start selling alcohol. But not everyone is happy about it...

THE MEDICAL RECORD: FDA ADVISORY PANEL BACKS EXPERIMENTAL ALZHEIMER'S DRUG

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Dr. Fahad Razak, Canada Research Chair in Data Informed Healthcare Improvement at the University of Toronto and a general internist at a Toronto hospital, and Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto.

In the news: Why an FDA advisory panel supports an experimental Alzheimer's drug, and Moderna is working on a two-in-one flu and COVID-19 vaccine.




THE LEGAL BATTLE OVER ONTARIO PLACE'S FUTURE

Jane Brown is now joined by Norm Di Pasquale, Co-Chair of Ontario Place for All, and Chris Glover, NDP MPP for Spadina – Fort York.

Today we hear why judges threw out a legal challenge against the Ford government pertaining to its Ontario Place redevelopment plans and what comes next. 




TORONTO MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW'S MISSION REGARDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING 

Jane Brown is now joined by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow.

Mayor Olivia Chow sets the record straight with us on why she met with CEOs of Canada's major banks and her thoughts regarding the hybrid work model for workers in Toronto's financial district. 

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: CAROLYN PARRISH IS MISSISSAUGA'S NEXT MAYOR & THE LIBERALS' CAPITAL GAINS TAX PUSH 

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Deputy Premier and Health Minister, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP, and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.

Carolyn Parrish is the next Mayor of Mississauga. And, we revisit the conversation about the capital gains tax.

HISTORIC ST. ANNE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH IN TORONTO DESTROYED IN FIRE: WHAT WAS THE CAUSE?

Jane Brown is now joined by The Rev. Don Beyers of St. Anne's Anglican Church in Toronto and Sarah Milroy, Executive Director and Chief Curator, McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

It's a tragedy...St. Anne's Anglican Church in Toronto's west end was destroyed in a fire on Sunday morning. Artifacts and art work including those made by The Group of Seven were also destroyed. At this point in time, we still do not know the cause of the fire. Our guests react to the latest.




THE STRESS YOUNG HOMEOWNERS ARE FACING WITH THEIR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS

Jane Brown is now joined by Barry Choi, a personal finance expert based in Toronto.

A new Leger poll explains the extent to which younger homeowners are feeling stressed about their mortgage payments. 

THE ZOOMER SQUAD:  ARE YOU AN ACTIVE GRANDPARENT? TURNS OUT YOUR ROLE OFFERS IMPORTANT HEALTH BENEFITS

Tasha Kheiriddin is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP, Bill VanGorder, Chief Advocacy and Education Officer of CARP, and Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs.

The panel reacts to what a new study out of Finland tells us about the important role grandparents have, and then they discuss Ottawa's Disability Benefit program. 




PREMIER DOUG FORD'S CABINET SHUFFLE & MISSISSAUGA'S MAYORAL ELECTION

Tasha Kheiriddin is now joined by Bob Richardson, Senior Council, National Public Relations, and Jason Lietaer, Conservative Strategist and President at Enterprise.

There's plenty of developments in the world of politics across Ontario and the GTA. On Friday, Premier Doug Ford made a major cabinet shuffle which included moving Stephen Lecce out of the role of Minister of Education and replacing him with Todd Smith (Lecce now takes on the role of Minister of Energy and Electrification). Meanwhile, all eyes are on Mississauga today as residents of that city head to the polls to vote for their new mayor.

Today on Free For All Friday: our listeners phone in to talk about Mark Holland's recent road trip comment, alcohol coming to corner stores, and much more.