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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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48:56

2021-10-02 - Rocco Rossi - Ontario Chamber of...

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2021/10/02

Ann Rohmer opens this week's show with a discussion with Rocco Rossi of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on how businesses are managing the vaccine mandate. Tina Cortese discusses cyber security in a new KPMG survey about how businesses and consumers can protect themselves from a cyber attack; especially since so many companies made the move to digital because of the pandemic. Ann Rohmer introduces us to Cooks Who Feed; a group that is feeding those in need. So far they have provided

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56:02

2021-09-25 - Dr. Karim Kurji / York University...

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2021/09/25

Ann Rohmer chats with Dr. Karim Kurji about his career, the pandemic & what’s next. Tina Cortese looks into how the current wave of COVID 19 continues it’s burden on so many frontline healthcare workers – especially those who already suffer from PTSD; there’s a ripple effect too with loved ones and partners affected. Jim Lang tells us how Blue Door Emergency Housing and Habitat for Humanity are working together on their next build. With Council resuming for the fall and the City of

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56:34

2021-09-18 - Elections Canada / Canadian Medical...

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2021/09/18

• Jim Lang tells you everything that you need to know to cast your ballot on Monday September 20th. • Tina Cortese has a new survey from the Canadian Medical Association that shows voters expect the leaders to "fix" Canada's healthcare system, which is as much of a priority as the economy and climate change. • Ann Rohmer speaks with University of Toronto bioethicist Kerry Bowman about the delta variant and the debate surrounding vaccine mandate and vaccine certificates. • The pandemic may

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45:06

2021-09-11 - York University Political Science...

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2021/09/11

• Tina Cortese speaks with York University Political Science Professor Pilon about the key issues in this federal campaign; the performance of the leaders and more as we head into the last few days before Sept 20th vote • Ann Rohmer is with the co-founder of Moderna Derrick Rossi – The Canadian stem cell biologist who helped pioneer the mRNA industry, which led to the COVID vaccines that could change the lives of billions • Tina Cortese returns with a new report from KPMG that outlines how

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62:23

2021-09-04 - Silken Laumann and Arissa Roy / Canadian...

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2021/09/04

Ann Rohmer is with Olympian Silken Laumann and Arissa Roy, a 15-year-old Community Champion at Unsinkable with a discussion about back to school and mental health Tina Cortese looks at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business report and how small businesses have not made a dent in their average debt and face continuing uncertainty around fourth wave Ann Rohmer speaks with Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua about the new school zone speed limit policy and the vaccination policy for city of

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56:36

2021-08-28 - Muneeza Sheikh / John Wright / Red Leaf...

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2021/08/28

What are employee and employer rights when it comes to a vaccine mandate? Is employment in jeopardy for the unvaccinated? Ann Rohmer speaks with an employment lawyer to get some answers. Ann Rohmer is with veteran pollster John Wright as they discuss fresh polling, the hot button Issues and how the leaders are faring and what the polls mean as we approach election day on September 20th Tina Cortese introduces us to the Red Leaf Canadian Resettlement Organization who is supporting

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51:37

2021-08-21 - Amanda Alvaro / Elections Canada / The...

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2021/08/21

• Ann Rohmer looks at the campaign trail so far with Amanda Alvaro – President of Pop & Circumstance - the issues? the economy? the handling of the pandemic? • Tina Cortese talks with ELECTIONS CANADA – what do you need to know NOW if you choose to vote by mail (ballot will look different), will mail-in ballots delay the results? What are the dates for advance polls and how to register to vote and get on the voters’ list. What can be expected as far as safety precautions at polling

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51:19

2021-08-14 - Colin Furness / Kevin Forget / Peo...

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2021/08/14

Ann Rohmer speaks with Colin Furness, an infection control epidemiologist from the University of Toronto about the 4th wave, the unvaccinated, the mask debate and the possibility of a booster Tina Cortese discusses going back to the office and what managers need to consider as companies create a new work environment – in-person, remote or hybrid? Ann Rohmer returns with Kevin Forget from Destination Ontario – and the amazing vacation spots right here in Ontario and what to know before you

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53:58

2021-08-07 - Dr. Deanne Simms / Companion Champions /...

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2021/08/07

Ann Rhomer begins this week’s show with ‘Social Anxiety’ and how to recognize and cope with the anxiety many feel as we navigate the new normal As the Olympics come to a close Jim Lang speaks with Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, Sport Psychology & Performance Consultant, and Certified Sports Vision Trainer Brenley Shapiro from Heads Up Mental Game Coaching & Mind Gym about the stress and pressure of elite athletes Tina Cortese introduces us to TELLING TALES, a charitable

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41:50

2021-07-31 - #shoplocalYR / #WETHRIVE / Mayor...

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2021/07/31

Tina Cortese starts the show with campaign in York Region to support local businesses. The Shop Local YR challenge is taking place throughout the summer across all 9 municipalites. Jim Lang has details about the work of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and their #WeThrive campaign to promote economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples and businesses across the country. Ann Rohmer gives us summer updates with Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and the acting mayor of Richmond

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54:32

2021-07-24 - Dr. Roger McIntyre / Dr. Adam Kassam /...

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2021/07/24

Ann Rohmer talks with Dr. Roger McIntyre, a professor of Psychiatry & Pharmacology at the University of Toronto. As we approach the post-pandemic world, do we need to re-learn our social skills? Do we shake hands? Is it okay to ask “have you been vaccinated?” When will social norms return? How do we re-emerge from isolation? Tina Cortese tells us about a new survey from the Ontario Medical Association about what Ontarians want their healthcare system to look like – especially after the

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54:03

2021-07-17 - Dr. Colin Furness / Professor Chris...

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2021/07/17

Ann Rohmer opens the show with Dr. Colin Furness, an infection control epidemiologist. They discuss mixing & matching vaccines, the 3rd booster and the possibility of a 4th wave this fall. Tina Cortese is with Professor Emeritus Chris Higgins from Western University looking at achieving a work-life balance and if the experiment currently underway in Iceland of a 4-day work week could work here. Ann Rohmer returns with the real-life Miss P (Rebecca Taylor) – an entrepreneur from the

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53:10

2021-07-10 - Dr. Richard Gould / Travel Tips / ROM /...

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2021/07/10

Ann Rohmer opens the show discussing the Delta Variant with Dr. Richard Gould – York Region’s Associate Medical Officer of Health. Tina Cortese has some tips from Orion Travel Insurance for travelers before they book, before arriving at the airport and what to pack. A new crowd-sourced exit is coming to the Royal Ontario Museum this Fall – Jim Lang has all the details. Heather Seaman is with Monica Kretschmer, the CEO of Universal Women’s Network which is recognizing diverse leaders from

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53:08

2021-07-03 - Dr. Kerry Bowman / Vaccine Passports /...

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2021/07/03

Ann Rohmer chats with University of Toronto Bioethicist Dr. Kerry Bowman about vaccine discrimination depending upon the type of shot you received; and what about those who have not been vaccinated …could they lose their jobs? Tina Cortese discusses whether vaccine passports are inevitable for international travel? What about travel within Canada? How will employers manage unvaccinated employees, clients & customers? Ann Rohmer returns with an update from Richmond Hill’s acting Mayor

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51:29

2021-06-26 - James Bartleman / Mikaela Allen / Ariel...

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2021/06/26

Former Lieutenant General James Bartleman joins Ann Rohmer and shares his story of growing up poor; his struggles with mental illness and his commitment to his community – Indigenous Peoples Six talented students were honoured with the James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Award. Including: Mikaela Allen (from Newmarket) who is with Jim Lang and Ariel Wendling (from Port Colborne) who speaks with Heather Seaman about their awards; recognizing students for their creative

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52:24

2021-06-19 - Prabmeet Sarkaria / Rosanna DeFrancesca...

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2021/06/19

Heather Seaman introduces us to Dr. Pancer, a beloved paediatrician at Markham Stouffville Hospital for more than 30 years. Dr. Pancer was one of Markham Stouffville Hospital’s fir COVID-19 patients -- he spent 17 days on a ventilator. Ann Rohmer speaks with Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction about the more than 12 million rapid tests for COVID-19 distributed to businesses across the province, Tina Cortese is with Ward 3 Councillor Rosanna

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51:29

2021-06-12 - Professor Tim Caulfield / Jean-Pierre...

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2021/06/12

Ann Rohmer speaks with Professor Timothy Caulfield, the Canada Research Chair in Health Law & Policy from the University of Alberta on vaccine communication, concern for delta variant and a look ahead to summer. Will it be more normal? Tina Cortese introduces us to Dance Safe Ontario, a group pushing the Government to allow dance studios to re-open their doors. This is another segment of the small business population that is struggling; dance students need dance for physical and mental

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60:21

2021-06-05 - Woodland Cultural Centre / Rocco Rossi –...

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2021/06/05

Tina Cortese brings us the reaction from the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford to the discovery of the mass grave of 215 children at a Residential School in Kamloops. Ann Rohmer speaks with Rocco Rossi of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on how to re-open main street businesses. Jim Lang tells us about a petition to allow fitness centres to open up in some capacity – even outdoors! Nick Corneil from Trainer Plus chats with Jim Tina Cortese returns with Michele Bailey, the author of

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51:08

2021-05-29 - MP Francesco Sorbara / Sarah Sun / Hush...

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2021/05/29

Tina Cortese speaks with MP for Vaughan-Woodbridge and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, Francesco Sorbara about an investment of nearly $890,000 to the College of Carpenters and Allied Trades. This fund will support key groups facing barriers, get the training they need to launch exciting and well-paying careers in the trades and will also provide online learning Ann Rohmer looks at how Sarah Sun started her own business during the pandemic; how she hired staff

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54:41

2021-05-22 - Dr. Samantha Hill / Professor Sarah...

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2021/05/22

Ann Rohmer speaks with OMH President Dr. Samantha Hill on how we get through this latest lockdown and how the CDC in the United States has changed it’s policy on masks – could that be in our future? Tina Cortese is with York University Professor Sarah Barrett from the faculty of education and the discussion looks at the long-term effects and challenges in how and where students learn, will high school grads have a tough time in college/university this fall and what will the classroom look

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