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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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60:26

2021-05-15 - Prime Minister Trudeau / Tim Caulfield /...

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2021/05/15

With an exclusive one-on-one with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ann Rohmer discusses transit and the pandemic. Ann returns with Professor Tim Caulfield to talk about ‘vaccine envy’, ‘vaccine hesitancy’ and the confusion that everybody is experiencing. The University of Lethbridge is running a contest for vaccinated students who have a chance to win free tuition this fall! Tina Cortese has the details. With the NHL playoffs about to begin, Jim Lange gives us a preview with Sean Fitzgerald

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50:46

2021-05-08 - Relief for India / LTC Report / Men’s...

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2021/05/08

Ann Rohmer looks at how groups like the RED CROSS,GLOBAL MEDICS etc. are providing disaster Relief for India. Tina Cortese introduces us to SEWA International and how they are helping those with COVID-19 in India. With the Auditor General’s report on COVID-19 in long-term care homes being released, Tina has one advocate’s reaction to it as well as on the crises that ravaged the LTC homes in Ontario Jim Lang has a preview of the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation’s plans for Men’s Health

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52:48

2021-05-01 - Vaccine Hunters / Lost Immunity /...

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2021/05/01

Ann Rohmer introduces us to VACCINE HUNTERS – a volunteer group that is using social media to connect Canadians with vaccine appointments and in the next segment, a tech savvy group of volunteers in Markham Stouffville helping residents secure vaccine appointments.Dr. Kalla is a real-life ER doctor but he also wrote a thriller about a lethal outbreak called Lost Immunity. Ann has the details.HOSPICE VAUGHAN has a new location at Rutherford & Islington. Tina Cortese reminds us about the

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57:28

2021-04-24 - MP Deb Shulte / Mayor Maurizio...

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2021/04/24

Tina Cortese speaks with the Minister of Seniors and MP for King-Vaughan Deb Shulte who breaks down the budget highlights and what it means to York Region residents. The City of Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua gives Ann Rohmer an update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Richmond Hill’s Acting Mayor Joe DiPaola speaks to Ann Rohmer about the latest developments on the subway extension. Tax Fraud and the underground economy hurts us all. Tina Cortese returns with the latest from the “Days

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52:41

2021-04-17 - MPP Sarkaria / MPP Tibollo / Professor...

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2021/04/17

Ann Rohmer speaks to MPP Prabmeet Sarkaria on how the Provincial Government is further cutting the red tape to help businesses survive the most recent COVID-19 lockdown measures. Ann returns in a discussion with Vaughan Woodbridge MPP Michael Tibollo about mental health support available to Ontarians and the details on the Provinces vaccine hotline being available in more than 300 languages. Tina Cortese introduces us to York University Professor Andrée-Anne Cormier who addresses

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47:23

2021-04-10 - Vic Fedeli / Dr. Sekyi-Otu / Jennifer...

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2021/04/10

Ann Rohmer speaks with the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation & Trade, Vic Fedeli on what “Investing in Ontario” means to our future even after the pandemic. Tina Cortese speaks with Dr. Sekyi-Otu from the Black Physicians Association of Ontario on why 2 out of 3 Black Canadians are reluctant to be vaccinated and how this group is trying to get the message out. A distant relative of Henry Dundas, Jennifer Dundas joins Ann Rohmer to discuss “…what’s in a name?”, the

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54:07

2021-04-03 - Education Minister Stephen Lecce / Monte...

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2021/04/03

Ann Rohmer speaks with Ontario’s Education Minister and MPP for King Vaughan, Stephen Lecce about Spring Break, Online Learning, and the Vaccine Shortage The Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, Monte McNaughton joins Ann Rohmer to discuss a new program to retrain laid off workers. Jim Lang and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business looks into how many small businesses turned to e-commerce when the Pandemic hit and how some may stay there. The Legendary

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56:55

2021-03-27 - MPP Stan Cho / Acting Mayor Joe DiPaola...

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2021/03/27

Tina Cortese discusses the highlights of the Provincial Pandemic Budget with MPP Stan Cho, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario’s Finance Minister ONTARIO The City of Richmond Hill’s Acting Mayor Joe DiPaola shares his take on his new role and the newly introduced subway stops coming to his city with Ann Rohmer Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Ben Chan about the ongoing Pandemic, the variants vaccine rollout and his support song…his version of Never Surrender Jim Lang introduces us to a new

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49:53

2021-03-20 - Dr. Ann Collins / MP Francesco Sorbara /...

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2021/03/20

One year into the Pandemic, Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Ann Collins from the Canadian Medical Association on how our doctors coping? What’s the CMA’s take on vaccines and what can we expect with a third wave? Vaughan Woodbridge MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue Francesco Sorbara joins Tina Cortese to talk about the unique tax season. A new survey from MODUS Research reveals that small businesses are much more confident they will survive post Pandemic. Tina

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55:41

2021-03-13 - Pandemic Future / Long term Care...

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2021/03/13

• Ann Rohmer speaks with York Region’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Karim Kurji – one year after the pandemic was declared…where we were; where we are now; our vaccine future. • With more than 15,000 Canadians having died in long term care due to covid 19 Tina Cortese asks the question “Do Ontarian’s have confidence in Long term Care for their loved ones?" with a Long Term Care Advocate Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos. • March is Multiple Sclerosis Month and Jim Lang speaks to a

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55:31

2021-03-06 - Vaccine Basics / Rhonda Taylor / Local...

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2021/03/06

Ann Rohmer speaks with Dr. Samantha Hill from the Ontario Medical Association to help us understand the various vaccines available and their differences. Tina Cortese introduces us to CIBC women who have been juggling childcare; career and finances over the last year. Jim Lang speaks with the author of 'Offside', Ronda Taylor and discusses her experience in the hockey world, sexism and the challenges that she faced as a female player. Tina then speaks with Local and Regional Councillor

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48:43

2021-02-27 - Avoiding a Third Wave / Pharmacy...

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2021/02/27

Ann Rohmer speaks about the Ontario Medical Association's advice to the Provincial Government to avoid a third wave of COVID-19. Tina Cortese discusses how your local pharmacy will be involved in the vaccine roll-out and also talks to York Region's CEO Chairman Wayne Emmerson on how things are going after the first week of York Region being in the 'Red Zone'. With the RRSP deadline on March 1st, Jim Lang discusses making a contribution during these challenging times. Karen Johnson looks

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53:40

2021-02-20 - MPP Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria / Black...

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2021/02/20

Ann Rohmer speaks to the Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction MPP Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria about the Small Business Relief Grant and recaps the supports available for small businesses. Afua Baah introduces us to the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program that supports black entrepreneurs and business owners. Since it is Heart & Stroke Month, Jim Lang interviews a couple who have battled heart disease together. Karen Johnson tells us about how technology can help

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52:50

2021-02-13 - Postponing March Break / Honours Student...

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2021/02/13

Ann Rohmer speaks to Education Minister Stephen Lecce on the provincial government’s decision to postpone the March break Tina Cortese discusses how the education unions across the province who are not in favour of postponing the March break. Afua Baah interviews a grade 11 Vaughan Honours student -- Viola Desmond Jim Lange speaks to Dr. Sharma on how to celebrate Family Day with our families even after we’ve been in close quarters for almost a year! Tina Cortese introduces us to some

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51:12

2021-02-06 - Cortelucci Vaughan Hospital / Crupi...

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2021/02/06

Tina Cortese speaks to Mackenzie Health’s Cortelucci Vaughan Hospital which will be open to COVID-19 patients as of Feb 7. After Joe Crupi died of coronavirus in December his family has been fundraising for Toronto General Hospital and Markham Stouffville Hospital. Ann Rohmer talks to Luciana Crupi with how much has been raised and where the money will go February is Black history month and Afua Baah reminds us of the celebratory events happening in Newmarket. 105.9 The Region's music

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54:41

2021-01-30 - COVID - 1 Year Later / Combating...

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2021/01/30

Tina Cortese speaks with the President of the Canadian Medical Association after the one-year anniversary of the first reported case of COVID-19 and tries to answer the question "where do we go from here?" Ann Rohmer fills us in on a new campaign to combat misinformation about the virus and the vaccine as well as how the Canadian Cancer Society is encouraging Canadians to go alcohol free in February and donate instead to this cancer fundraiser. Afua Baah introduces us to Blue Door and how

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56:50

2021-01-23 - Ontario Chamber of Commerce President...

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2021/01/23

Ann Rohmer speaks with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce President Rocco Rossi on the devastating impact of the stay at home order on businesses Tina Cortese discusses the dedicated phone line that CMHA York Region and South Simcoe have set up to help those struggling with anxiety, depression, stress Behind the Mask – Karen Johnson brings us a story of one doctor’s experience throughout this pandemic. Afua Baah introduces us to the Up Your Life Guide – a guide of more than 400 community

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49:36

2021-01-16 - Online Learning / Mental Health Support...

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2021/01/16

Online learning – Tina Cortese looks into the impact of extended online learning on students. With Blue Monday just around the corner, mental health issues like anxiety & depression are at an all-time high as we continue to struggle through the pandemic. Karen Johnson talks about new free internet programs that are available to help Democrats Abroad – Ann Rohmer takes a look ahead to next Wednesday’s (January 20th) Presidential inauguration. American Professor – Afua Baah speaks to a

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49:04

2021-01-09 - Holiday Debt / Vaccine / Brain Health /...

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2021/01/09

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2021-01-02 - Small Business Support / Labour...

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2021/01/02

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