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22/05/2024

The missing link in Ontario's EV supply chain

Road Trip host Marco Chown Oved is back for a surprise bonus episode where he visits the new factory announcement in Port Colborne, Ont. that's filling in the missing link in Ontario's EV supply chain. Plus, he goes for a drive in a Tesla with Canada's Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Toronto Star photographer Steve Russell and climate change reporter Marco Chown Oved went on a road trip through northern Ontario in the dead of winter. It was cold, blizzarding and icy. They travelled 2,300 km during the coldest week of the year. And they did it in an electric vehicle (EV).

22/05/2024

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24 min
30/10/2023

Thousands of children are waiting for surgery. Some for years

Guest: Megan Ogilvie, health reporter Ever since the COVID pandemic, Canada's health care system is near a breaking point and may take years to fix. Among the issues, experts are worried that many children are not getting needed surgery within the safe medical window. An estimated 17,000 children are on long waiting lists for surgeries that could improve the quality of their lives. Some of them wait for months or years. Some might never recover. The Star's health reporter Megan Ogilvie unpacks the impact it has on children and their families. This episode was produced by Paulo Marques, Julia De Laurentiis Johnston and Saba Eitizaz.

30/10/2023

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20 min
18/11/2022

ESG grows up

Guest: Sarah Keyes Environmental, social and governance metrics have been a going concern for investing for close to 20 years, but what do these metrics actually mean? And who determines how an investment qualifies as "green" or "sustainable?" Sarah Keyes is the CEO of ESG Global Advisors. In this episode of "Responsible Investing for a Sustainable Economy," she walks host Tim Nash through new and developing guidelines and ratings being set up for ESG investing. She believes that ESG funds are moving out of their awkward teen years and into adulthood — with all the growing pains that comes with.

18/11/2022

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26 min
28/06/2023

Drag has always been part of Toronto. Here's part of its history

Guest: Michael Oscars, talent agent and theatre producer Drag is increasingly a target of hate and criticism across the world, looped into far-right hysteria, "freedom" convoy protesting and narratives about child safety. It is an unusual turn of perspective when drag has always been part of our popular culture, including our local popular culture and arts scene in Toronto. Drag performers have also been part of causes for good, including activism and fundraising. Drag does have a place in the bar scene but it has also long-been in some of our most mainstream television, film and theatre productions. Michael Oscars, a Canadian talent agent and theatre producer, joins "This Matters" to share what the art form is about and some of its history. This episode was produced by Paulo Marques and Brian Bradley. Audio Sources: CBC, USA Today, SuchisLifeVideos/YouTube, Soundstripe

28/06/2023

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21 min
23/08/2021

Laid off during pandemic, Ida is thinking about a drastic life change

Ida, a 33-year-old designer living in Toronto, was laid off at the beginning of the pandemic. First she was surviving off CERB, while picking up freelance gigs as a designer here and there. Now she's on EI and considering a move out of province to find more job opportunities and cheaper housing. Evy speaks with financial adviser 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.

23/08/2021

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9 min
13/01/2023

Choosing a responsible investment advisor

Guest: Melissa Shin Despite the rise in popularity of do-it-yourself investing, most people still find comfort working with a professional investment advisor. But how do you choose the advisor that's right for you? And how do you know that your advisor really "gets" responsible investing? In this episode of 'Responsible Investing for a Sustainable Economy,' host Tim Nash speaks with journalist and editor Melissa Shin of Advisor's Edge and Investment Executive about how to find the right advisor and how to avoid those who are simply 'greenwashing' their investment opportunities. She suggests, among other tips, to use the Responsible Investment Association's online advisory tool to help you find the best person when it comes to managing your investments.

13/01/2023

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27 min
16 JUL

Is Hamilton safe?

In recent months, two innocent bystanders have been killed when they were hit by wayward bullets. There have been other shootings that very nearly led to tragedy for those merely minding their own business. Is Hamilton - particularly the downtown - safe these days? We chat with Hamilton police Deputy Chief Ryan Diodati to get an answer.

16 jul

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38 min
10 SEP

Brace for impact, a tax increase is coming

Hamilton taxpayers are about to get the next installment in their annual property tax increase saga. The past three years have seen hefty bumps. This year could actually be the largest hike of them all. Longtime city hall watcher and commentator John Best returns to Placeline Hamilton to chat about what's coming tax-wise, bylaws and the Jamesville housing development that's finally being removed.

10 sep

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38 min
25 MAR

Why a retired college president's $1M payout is causing controversy

Guest: Toronto Star journalist Janet Hurley Ontario's colleges and universities are facing a financial crisis. Millions in deficits, staff layoffs, and program cuts have become the norm. In the midst of all this, at George Brown College, one expense is fuelling controversy. A former president receiving over a million dollars in retirement payouts while the college suspends programs and tightens its budget. It has renewed a bigger conversation about administrative growth, executive compensation, priorities and the future of post-secondary education in the province. This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz and Paulo Marques.

25 mar

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20 min
22/11/2024

Stalemate: Why the House of Commons has ground to a halt

The House of Commons is in gridlock. Government bills and private members' legislation have stalled. The Senate is running out of government matters to study. Parliament is paralyzed by a Conservative filibuster that started in late September. The Bloc Québécois, the NDP and the Green Party accuse the Tories of hijacking the Commons for their own parliamentary games. The Conservatives say they are filibustering their own motion — tabling one sub-amendment after another — to pressure the Liberals to turn over documents to the RCMP. The documents were requested by parliamentarians months ago — but the Liberals have ignored the demand, refusing to hand all the records over in unredacted form. The Conservatives accuse the government of trying to hide evidence of Liberal corruption involving millions of dollars of taxpayers' money. Who's telling the truth? This week on "It's Political," we turn our attention to the Conservative filibuster and the allegations at the heart of the standoff in Parliament. First, we'll dig into the substance of the request for documents with Toronto Star Ottawa bureau reporter Mark Ramzy. Then our panel of experts – former PMO senior director Marci Surkes, former senior Conservative communication adviser Yaroslav Baran and former NDP MP Matthew Dubé – will join Althia to discuss the political strategies at play, and what it will take to finally end the standoff. 6:08 — Mark Ramzy outlines the substance behind the filibuster 18:18 — Political panel discusses the parties' political strategies around the filibuster. In this episode: Toronto Star reporter Mark Ramzy, Compass Rose Group chief strategy officer and former senior advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Marci Surkes; Pendulum Group Co-founder and former senior Conservative advisor Yaroslav Baran; and Proof Strategies vice-president and former NDP MP Matthew Dubé. Hosted by Althia Raj. Some of the clips this week were sourced from the House of Commons, CPAC, the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery, and the National Post. This episode of "It's Political" was produced by Althia Raj and Kevin Sexton. Matt Hearn is our sound engineer. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.

22/11/2024

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44 min

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