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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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52:38

Habitat for Humanity Survey / Rouge National Urban...

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2024/11/30

Ann Rohmer is with Habitat for Humanity, Canada's CEO Pedro Barretta to discuss the recent stunning survey released by Habitat for Humanity Canada about the affordable housing crisis, focusing on the challenges faced by so many when it comes to making ends meet.Recent photos of garbage within the backdrop of pristine beauty and Rouge National Urban Park have shocked York region. Glenn Perkins speaks with Jacob Shaddock, Compliance Officer for Rouge National Urban Park.According to a 2024

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56:37

Wayne Emmerson / Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca /...

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2024/11/23

Ann Rohmer speaks with Wayne Emerson who announced his retirement from the Regional Municipality of York. He will be hanging up his hat on November 29th, 39 years after first tossing it into the political ring.Ann Rohmer is with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca, who is marking the midway point of his first term as the Mayor of the City of Vaughan.Henry Wolfond is a very accomplished Canadian who is about to add 'Rocket-Man' to his resume. JIm Lang explains.On July the 16th, 1980 remains were

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54:50

Intimate Partner Violence / IMSTA FESTA / York Region...

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2024/11/16

November is domestic abuse awareness month. Here in Canada, one organization has launched a campaign called Taking Your Breath Away. Ann Rohmer is with Jaspreet Gill, Executive Director of the York Region Centre for Community Safety to discuss.A.I. is both feared and embraced for the opportunities it creates. IMSTA FESTA makes the case that artists are empowered to do more using not only technology, but A.I. Shaliza Bacchus speaks with Ray Williams to discuss how A.I. is designed to free up

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52:18

Remembrance Day / Hockey with Heart / Cyber Security...

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2024/11/09

Ann Rohmer is with the Honorable Edith Dumont to discuss the importance of Remembrance Day and why it is important that we pay tribute to those who fought and died for our freedoms while also honoring the veterans who are still with us today.The Unionville Men's Hockey Club is a dedicated group of men and women who have been playing hockey for a lot of years and they do a lot of good in the community with their Hockey with Heart initiative. Jim Lang speaks with Brent Smith to discuss.Are

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57:01

U.S. Election / Downsizing & Estate Services / Salary...

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2024/11/02

With just a few days until the answer to the question of who will be the next President of the United States, Ann Rohmer speaks with MSNBC's Ali Velshi on his perspective.Ann Rohmer is joined by Adam Gordon, President of Gordon's Downsizing and Estate Services to discuss a new real estate trend with move managers taking the stress out of downsizing for seniors and their families.According to a new survey, salary is the main reason employees are seeking a new role. Tina Cortez is with Trina

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54:25

Dr. Bogoch / First Aid App / Debbie Travis Memoir /...

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2024/10/26

The updated fall winter COVID vaccine will be available to anyone six months of age or older this coming Monday, October the 28th. So exactly what will it protect against? Are Canadians still interested in rolling up their sleeves to protect against COVID-19? Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Isaac Bogoch; an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of Medicine, and an Infectious Diseases specialist to answer these questions and many more.Emergency situations are always

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46:16

Canada's Birth Rate / Vaughan Mayor; York Region...

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2024/10/19

Canada's fertility rate was at its lowest level in recorded history for the second year in a row in 2023. Are we in the midst of a birth rate crisis? What are the reasons behind lagging birth rates here in Canada? And what does our future look like as a result? Ann Rohmer is joined by Dave Korzinski, Research Director - Angus Reid to explain a very telling survey by the Angus Reid Institute.Ann Rohmer has the monthly check in with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del DucaGlynn Perkins is with Filomena

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53:52

Jeanne Beker / Breast Cancer Survivor Story / Hard...

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2024/10/12

Ann Rohmer is joined by Jeanne Beker to talk about her most recent life journey, parallel journeys actually; her battle with breast cancer and the writing of her new memoir, Heart on my Sleeve.October is breast cancer awareness month, Tina Cortese is with Laura to discuss her breast cancer journey.Ann Rohmer speaks with Sep Assadian VP founder Success Venture Lab about the Hard Tech Summit, which is being billed as Canada's premier event for innovation in hardware, semiconductors, Med tech,

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50:33

Hostage Story / UJA Federation of Greater Toronto /...

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2024/10/05

Ann Rohmer is with Maureen Leshem. Her cousin, Romy Gonen, just 24 years old, was kidnapped by Hamas while she was attending a music festival in Israel almost a year ago.While the world waits, worries and wonders, we ask where do we go from here? Noah Shack, VP of Countering Anti-semitism and Hate with the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Federation of Greater Toronto speaks with Ann Rohmer.Minor hockey in Ontario is introducing the Green Arm band this season to address the issue of abuse of

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52:06

A Day To Listen - Kim Wheeler / Tiny Shoe Memorial -...

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2024/09/28

Monday, September 30th, marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the children who never returned home and the survivors of residential schools, as well as their families in communities across the country and here in York Region, Canadians will gather to reflect and remember Tina Cortese is with Kim Wheeler, producer and co-host of A Day to Listen to discuss it's creation. Georgina Island First Nation cultural coordinator Vicky Wolske joins Tina Cortese to

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53:44

Respiratory Illness / Helipad / CIBC Run for the Cure...

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2024/09/21

Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Allan Grill, Chief of Family Medicine at Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital to discuss the start of respiratory illness season, and how we can prepare for what's to come; COVID, Flu and RSV.York region has introduced a new helipad at Paramedic Services headquarters in East Gwillimbury. Glen Perkins speaks with York Region Paramedic Services Acting Chief Jeremy Watts who explains how this project will improve transporting patients to trauma

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54:03

Lower Rates / Lunchbox Bullying / Healthy Kids...

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2024/09/14

Feeding hungry children here in Canada is a growing problem. The pandemic created economic uncertainty and then along came inflation, rising interest rates and a much higher cost of living. There has been some relief over the past few months in the form of rate cuts by the Bank of Canada, with more expected in October. Ann Rohmer speaks with Sylvain Charlebois, Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University to discuss providing healthy and nourishing school lunches for

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54:48

Education Min Jill Dunlop / Mobile Device Addiction /...

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2024/09/07

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55:05

Crime Stats / Project Canoe / Aurora Town Square /...

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2024/08/31

There has been an alarming surge in violent crime here in York region. And the stats released earlier this week by York Regional Police are jaw-dropping. York Regional Police chief Jim MacSween joins Ann Rohmer to discuss.York region as we know it will change forever on September the 21st with a ribbon cutting ceremony in the town of Aurora for their new state-of-the-art town square, Aurora Town Mayor Tom Mrakas is with Jim Lang.Glenn Perkins is next Sasha Ellis, the Executive Director at

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55:42

Angus Reid data / Paralympics / Motorcycle Fatalities...

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2024/08/24

Ann Rohmer is joined by Jon Roe from the Angus Reed Institute to discuss a recent survey asking Canadians about Kamala Harris and her bid for the White House.The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games get underway next week, with the opening ceremony on Wednesday the 28th of August. Joining Ann Rohmer with everything we need to know about the 17th Paralympic Summer Games is three time Paralympian and winner of eight Paralympic medals in Para Alpine skiing and co-chef de mission Karolina Wisniewska.The

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57:14

Dermatologist Shortage / Justice System / Jewish...

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2024/08/17

There's a major shortage of dermatologists in this country. That shortage could lead to undiagnosed skin cancers. Dr. Gabrielle Weichert - President of the Canadian Dermatology Association joins Ann Rohmer to discuss.Glynn Perkins is joined by Graham MacGregor, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario's Solicitor General to discuss the justice system and the criminal element being put back on the streets.Jim Lang speaks with Thornhill MP and the deputy leader of the Conservative Party, Melissa

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53:24

Olympic Lessons / Summer Getaways / Back to School...

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2024/08/10

oAnn Rohmer is with Jessica Fraser Thomas, an expert in youth sport. She's also associate Professor, School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health at York University to discuss the lessons learned from the Paris Olympics, and can these lessons be applied to our everyday lives?Ann Rohmer is with Canada's travel guy Jim Byers to discuss some last minute getaways.For those looking ahead to the new school year, Shaliza Bacchus with back to class shopping on a budget with

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48:03

Pharmacists Work/West Nile York Region/Tick Bite...

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2024/08/03

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51:53

Tornado Alley / YorkU Emergency Operations /...

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2024/07/27

Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. David Sills; who serves as the Executive Director of the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) about how new data points to evidence that Ontario may be Canada's new Tornado Alley.A state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Centre simulation space opened earlier this month at York University, the first ever multifunctional disaster and emergency lab at a Canadian university, Ann Rohmer is with Ali Asgary, an Associate Professor of Disaster & Emergency

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49:56

US Politics / Vaughan Mayor / Wind Phone / Sunscreen...

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2024/07/20

Ann Rohmer discusses the current situation in U.S. politicsAnn Rohmer has the monthly check in with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del DucaOur next stop takes us to Newmarket and the installment of the WIND PHONE to help with grief and loss. Glynn Perkins with that story.Shaliza Bacchus and the details about why doctors are worried by misinformation about sunscreen.The start of the new school year is thankfully many weeks away but one group needs your help now to provide school supplies for those in

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