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The FEED

105.9 The Region

THE FEED is a weekly news magazine that goes behind the scenes and into more depth on the stories we have reported throughout the week or presents stories that need more time to tell. Hosted by Ann Rohmer, hear compelling interviews, local stories and local personalities - listen to The Feed weekly for the stories of York Region.

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56:06

Dr. Alan Grill / FELIX / Abacus Data Survey / KPMG...

The FEED ·

2022/12/10

• Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Alan Grill on how to prevent, protect and yet enjoy the holidays with family & friends. • Kevin Frankish discusses how the digital health platform FELIX can help with accessing mental health supports; the stress and anxiety that the holidays may trigger. • Ann Rohmer has details about the Abacus Data survey "Holiday Celebrations Reborn". This year, only 12% intend to restrict their holiday plans to household members only. • Tina Cortese looks into KPMG’s

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52:39

ALS Society; Mark Kirton, Andrew Darke, Canadian...

The FEED ·

2022/12/03

On this week's episode, host Ann Rohmer discusses ALS with the ALS SOCIETY, delving into what the disease does, fundraising and hopes for a cure. Jim LLang builds on this narrative speaking with Mark Kirton, a former Toronto Maple Leaf about his ALS story and his time with Borje Salming during his last visit to Toronto. Tina covers the local angle speaking with Andrew Darke, a York Region resident also waging his own battle with ALS. In our continuing series with CAA, Kevin speaks with

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55:55

Trends in Canadian giving, shopping, travel,...

The FEED ·

2022/11/26

As we build towards the holidays and Giving Tuesday, Ann Rohmer meets with Canada Helps to discuss the need for charities in the next few months and Canadians plans to give. She also meets with FedEx Express to discuss the findings of their later consumer survey and plans for Holiday Shopping. Jim meets with the Town of Newmarket to catch up on the plans for the Outdoor Rink as well as discussing the renovation plans with the historied Unionville Curling Club. Tina talks travel with

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56:35

Special Edition - All 9 York Region Mayors

The FEED ·

2022/11/19

• Ann Rohmer and Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca • Ann Rohmer and Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti • Jim Lang and Richmond Hill Mayor David West • Jim Lang and Newmarket Mayor John Taylor • Kevin Frankish and Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas • Kevin Frankish and King Mayor Steve Pellegrini • Kevin Frankish and Georgina Mayor GEORGINA Margaret Quirk • Glynn Perkins and Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt • Glynn Perkins and East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson

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53:29

Dr. Andrew Arcand - Chief of Emergency Medicine at...

The FEED ·

2022/11/12

Ann Rohmer has a Healthcare Status Update with Dr. Andrew Arcand - Chief of Emergency Medicine at Oak Valley; hospitals are overwhelmed Ann Rohmer discusses paediatric concerns with Dr Anna Banerji, an infectious diseases specialist; rise of respiratory illnesses in children and the impact on paediatric care. Kevin Frankish speaks with Evanne Rae Fisher. Story of Perseverance, Thanks and Survival: The David Foster Foundation helps two-time heart transplant recipient reach her 18th

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53:00

Dan Kelly - President and CEO of CFIB / Jason...

The FEED ·

2022/11/05

Ann Rohmer speaks with President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Dan Kelly about the challenges small businesses are facing right now and what needs to be done by governments, consumers and the retailers themselves (who are barely hanging on by a thread) to survive while they are still recovering from the effects of the pandemic. Kevin Frankish is with Jason Storsley - SVP of Everyday Banking & Client Growth at RBC. The recent results of a survey found 59 per

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51:35

Pattie Lovett-Reid – Home Equity Bank / President and...

The FEED ·

2022/10/29

• Ann Rohmer speaks with Pattie Lovett-Reid – Home Equity Bank – Chief Financial Commentator on how to save during these challenging financial times and how to survive the current financial storm. • Tina Cortese is with the President and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) who discusses the annual labour survey showing that shows labour & skills shortages are harming the Canadian economy with losses totalling nearly $13B • Kevin Frankish looks at some Halloween road

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54:01

Stephen LeDrew / Apathy is Boring / Diwali /...

The FEED ·

2022/10/22

Ann Rohmer has an exclusive and emotional conversation with former Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders about the recent loss of 4 officers, the unique calling of those who choose policing and how officers react to such losses? Ann Rohmer speaks with Stephen LeDrew about the importance of the municipal vote. Tina Cortese introduces us to Apathy is Boring which is a non-partisan, charitable organization that supports and educates youth to be active and contributing citizens in Canada's

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51:41

Professor Raywat Deonandan / KPMG Survey / Theresa...

The FEED ·

2022/10/15

Ann Rohmer is with Professor Deonandan - discussion about BQ1.1 ....the fascinating & frightening details; another C-19 wave in the coming months? Will the Omicron tailored vaccine now going into arms work against this new and challenging strain? What are the true Covid numbers these days (which are no longer being reported) Despite concerns that the economy might be headed for recession, Canada’s small-and medium-sized business (SMBs) leaders are banking on big growth in the next

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55:13

Craig Alexander – Chief Economist at Deloitte Canada...

The FEED ·

2022/10/08

• Ann Rohmer speaks with Craig Alexander – Chief Economist at Deloitte Canada; is a recession inevitable? What can we do now to save for the days ahead?• As we approach World Mental Health Day on October 10, a new Ipsos Poll conducted on behalf of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) reveals that three in ten (31%) Ontarians aged 18+ are affected by mental health issues. This equates to an astonishing 3.5 million adults in Ontario, of which three-quarters (75%)

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55:09

Jeanne Beker / Teresa DeFelice - CAA / Dr. Jacqueline...

The FEED ·

2022/10/01

Ann Rohmer speaks with broadcaster, fashion editor and author Jeanne Beker who shares her breast cancer journey as we kick off Breast Cancer awareness month Kevin Frankish discusses the School Safety Patrol Program with Teresa DeFelice from the CAA. Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Jacqueline Gibbons ; a highly regarded Canadian professor whose father flew planes in World War I and World War II, has researched and written a majestic and profound history documenting the evolution of human flight in

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52:19

Dr. Alika Lafontaine / Wanda Brascoupé / Julia Suppa

The FEED ·

2022/09/24

• Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Alika Lafontaine, an Anaesthesiologist at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Grande Prairie and Associate Clinical Professor in the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, was recently chosen as the first-ever indigenous president of the Canadian Medical Association. • Jim Lang is with Wanda Brascoupé, Bear Clan, Kanien'keha, Skarù rę', and Anishinabe. She was on the feed several weeks back speaking about the Indigenous People’s Solidarity Fund

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48:34

Memories of the Queen - Former LG David Onley / Dr....

The FEED ·

2022/09/17

• Ann Rohmer speaks with former Lieutenant Governor David Onley about his memories of the Queen. • Ann Rohmer also speaks with Dr. Zain Chagla about most Ontario students and teachers being back to "in person learning" full-time. How will they protect against C-19 this fall without Covid restrictions in place? The Ontario vaccine journey continues. 6 months to 5 years: The pediatric vaccine, 5 to 11: The booster and the Omicron specific vaccine now available to 70+ and immune compromised,

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55:44

Dr. Isaac Bogoch / Top 10 threats to Childhood /...

The FEED ·

2022/09/10

• Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Isaac Bogoch about the province's new fall Covid approach which includes the scrapping of the 5 day isolation rule, the Omicron specific vaccine, kids 5 to 11 booster now eligible, Moore's claim that restrictions will not be needed this fall, Lecce's guarantee that schools will remain open (although may save that for Dr.Chagla next week) and Fauci's suggestion that a once a year C-19 vaccine is possible in the U.S. Will wrap it up with Bogoch's suggestions on

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53:45

Annie Kidder – Executive Director of People for...

The FEED ·

2022/09/03

• Ann Rohmer is with Annie Kidder – Executive Director of People for Education with a lookahead to the new school hear; a mentally healthy return to the classroom; how to support public education and help our children catch up • Kevin Frankish speaks with Teresa Di Felice from the CAA. This month’s conversation is about safety in school zones. • Tina Cortese discusses student anxiety with clinical psychologist Dr. Monica Vermani - Overcoming Back-to-School Worry and Anxiety for Kids and

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57:53

Dr. Andrew Arcand, Chief of Emergency Medicine at...

The FEED ·

2022/08/27

Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Andrew Arcand, Chief of Emergency Medicine at Markham Stouffville Hospital, he discusses the hospital’s three core issues: a sudden surge of patients, a lack of beds and a shortage of staff. Ann Rohmer looks at back to school shopping. According to Retail Council of Canada's (RCC) just released Back-to-School 2022 Shopping Survey, almost 86.3% of Canadians make back to school purchases. Apparel is the top spending category, followed by books and personal and home

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59:52

Ontario Medical Association President Dr. Rose...

The FEED ·

2022/08/20

• Ann Rohmer speaks with the Ontario Medical Association President Dr. Rose Zacharias. Ontarians will soon return to school, the workplace and public gatherings in greater numbers, yet we are still in the seventh wave of the COVID pandemic. The health-care system is bursting at the seams and we are facing a potentially bad flu season for the first time in three years. The Ontario Medical Association has assembled a panel of physicians to discuss what living with COVID could look like in

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59:54

Cathryn Hoy – President of the Ontario Nurses’...

The FEED ·

2022/08/13

• Ann Rohmer is with Cathryn Hoy – President of the Ontario Nurses’ Association. Their discussion includes the shortages of nurses, with many leaving the profession. The Ontario Nurses Association and other nursing groups have urged the government to repeal legislation that capped wage increases for public sector workers -- including nurses -- for three years, saying it would help with recruitment and retention. • Tina Cortese speaks with the chair of Internationally Trained Physicians of

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57:14

911 System: Part 1 / Scouts Canada / Quiet Parks /...

The FEED ·

2022/08/06

• In this two part series for THE FEED, Kevin Frankish visits the York Regional Police 911 Communications Centre in Aurora • As camping increasingly becomes the most viable vacation option this summer, Scouts Canada (the country’s leading co-ed youth organization) surveyed its 46,704 members to name Canada’s ‘most epic’ campsite. On behalf of all Canadians, the survey also explored many decision-making questions that are critical to finding the best campsite for any level or type of

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59:56

Dr. Anthony La Delfa - Infection Control Lead with...

The FEED ·

2022/07/30

• Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Anthony La Delfa - Infection Control Lead with Oak Valley Health about Monkey Pox: The signs, symptoms, protection and prevention. • Ann Rohmer speaks with a man who shares his story and experience with Monkey Pox. • Ann Rohmer also speaks with a spokesperson from the Suzuki Foundation about the recent record-breaking heat around the globe (often in places ill-prepared to deal with it) and a sharp increas in the number of wildfires raging worldwide...two sure

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