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Cross Country Checkup is Canada's only national phone-in show, broadcasting live from coast to coast to coast. Checkup is Canada's weekly town hall — a place for raw, honest perspectives on the most pressing issues of the week. For over 55 years, it's where Canadians gather to listen to each other every Sunday afternoon. Call us: 1-888-416-8333.

4 DAYS AGO

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Your questions about what comes next

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas aims to end the war that started two years ago. As of this show's live recording, we're seeing an end to the fighting and the partial withdrawal of Israeli forces in the territory. And we are hours away from the return of the hostages taken prisoner during the attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Our question: What’s at stake for you in the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas? And what questions do you have about what comes next?

53 min
4 DAYS AGO

What’s your scam story? Have you ever fallen victim to a crypto scam?

Increasingly, online scammers are combining the old techniques of preying on people looking for love or a sure-fire investment with the latest technology. Have you ever come across a video of Prime Minister Mark Carney online promoting a money making venture? It may look real, but it's almost certainly created by a scammer looking for money -- often in the form of cryptocurrency. And Canadians are losing tens of millions of dollars every year to crypto scams according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Our question: What’s your scam story? Have you ever fallen victim to a crypto scam?

57 min
5 OCT

Involuntary Addiction Treatment: What you need to know.

Since 2016, more than 50,000 Canadians have died from toxic drug poisoning. That's roughly the population of Woodstock, Ontario or Penticton, BC. In May, Alberta passed the "Compassionate Care Act", a new law giving police, family members, and doctors the right to request mandatory addiction treatment for those deemed a danger to themselves or others. B.C. recently announced an expansion in its involuntary care program while other provinces are considering it. Supporters call it a last resort for those who can't help themselves. Critics warn it's a dangerous overreach with serious ethical risks. Our question: Is involuntary treatment for addiction ever justified? When - if ever - should it be mandatory?

1h 49m
29 SEPT

Canada Post Strike: What you need to know.

Canada Post launched a nationwide strike after Ottawa unveiled sweeping reforms including scrapping door-to-door delivery and shutting some rural postal offices. Our question: How does the Canada Post strike affect you? Is it time to end home delivery?

54 min
29 SEPT

Do social media bans for kids under 16 actually work?

The opposition party in Nova Scotia tabled a bill proposing a social media ban for anyone under 16. But the governing Conservatives say what the Liberal bill proposes "is not possible at the provincial level" and that "it would require federal action"to implement. Critics warn bans like these don't work and that kids will just find workarounds or possibly be pushed toward even riskier platforms. Our question: Should children under 16 be banned from TikTok or other social media apps?

58 min
21 SEPT

How high grocery prices are affecting you....and how to beat them.

A new Food Banks Canada report says 1 in 4 Canadians are food insecure. That's up 40% in just two years. We are going to hear what the rising cost of food looks like for you and what you're doing about it. Our question: How are high grocery prices affecting you? How are you making ends meet?

54 min
21 SEPT

Sky-high veterinary bills...and how to avoid them.

More than half of Canadians own a pet and for many pet owners, their cat, or dog, or bird is part of the family. But, the cost of these furry friends have many people faced with tough decisions. According to a recent survey from Abacus Data, nearly three quarters of Canadian pet owners say their veterinarian fees are high and lead to stress. The same survey found that among pet owners 77 per cent support government rules or regulations on the fees that vet clinics can charge. Our question: What happened when you were faced with a sky-high veterinary bill? How did you cope?

58 min
14 SEPT

Are speed cameras the answer to slowing drivers down?

Speed cameras track how fast you're driving and create a ticket that's eventually sent to you. Something about them frustrates people so much, the cameras are being vandalized. According to Toronto police, 16 were hit in the city in one night. One speed camera in particular has been cut down seven times. Ontario Premier Doug Ford says they're a cash grab. City council says they save lives. But this isn't just a Toronto story. Speed cameras or photo radar has come and gone in several cities and provinces through the years. But speeding remains a problem coast to coast. Our question: Are speed cameras the answer to slowing drivers down? Why do you speed?

59 min

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Cross Country Checkup is Canada's only national phone-in show, broadcasting live from coast to coast to coast. Checkup is Canada's weekly town hall — a place for raw, honest perspectives on the most pressing issues of the week. For over 55 years, it's where Canadians gather to listen to each other every Sunday afternoon. Call us: 1-888-416-8333.