Jeff McArthur

Ontario's inadequate and temporary paid sick days will be extended

GUEST HOST Maggie John talks with Dr Naheed Dosani,Palliative Care Physician and a member of the Decent Work and Health Network about the Ontario government announcing that the province’s inadequate and temporary paid sick days will be extended.  

80% of women are impacted by fibroids by the age of 50

GUEST HOST Maggie John talks with Dr. Michelle Jacobson, obstetrician gynaecologist about Fibroid Awareness Month, 80% of women are impacted by fibroids by the age of 50.

Children now have more say in divorce decisions

GUEST HOST: Maggie John talks with Alyssa Bach, Associate Lawyer at Shulman & Partners LLP about how children now have more say in divorce decisions.

Too Good To Go helps Canadians to save money on food

GUEST HOST: Maggie John talks with Sam Kashani, Country Manager, Too Good To Go about how Canadians have saved $7M on food in one year with the Too Good To Go app

Toronto city councils votes in favour of giant digital billboards on the 401

Guest host Pay Chen speaks with Shelley Caroll, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 17 - Don Valley North.

How this chef is using the kitchen to help youth take care of their mental health

Guest host Pay Chen speaks with Chef Pam Fanjoy,  Founder and Executive Director of Fanjoy Cooking Up Chang.

10 years of VELD - The electronic music festival's back in Toronto after years hiatus

Guest host Pay Chen chats with Charles Khabouth, CEO of Ink Entertainment about VELD Music Festival.

Why lawyers, families are calling on the courts to keep 'Zoom divorces' in place

Guest host Pay Chen speaks with Russell Alexander, Founder and Senior Partner, Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers.

Bike Brigade teaming up with BIKEPOC to make biking more accessible for Torontonians

Guest host Pay Chen speaks with Darlene Paguandas of The Bike Brigade and Keiren Alam, founder of BIKEPOC.

'Two years in the making': Toronto's Festival of Beer is underway this weekend!

Guest host Pay Chen chats with Jon Sindon, principal at Toronto Festival of Beer.

Beloved monarch butterflies are now listed as an endangered species

Guest host Pay Chen speaks with Samantha (Sam) Knight,  national conservation science manager with the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

How can we better support Ontario farmers?

Guest host Pay Chen speaks with Peggy Brekveld, President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.

Ford to fund Its EV efforts in part by laying off 8000 workers

Kenneth Bokor, Creator, Producer & Host, The EV Revolution Show (YouTube), Member of AJAC Automobile Journalist Association of Canada talks about Ford to fund Its EV efforts in part by laying off 8000 workers.

Effect of extreme heat on people, economies, healthcare etc.

Nikolas Badminton, Chief Futurist, for the FUTURIST THINK TANK, a Fellow of The RSA talks about the effect of extreme heat on people, economies, healthcare, transportation etc.     

Strong-mayor system would limit power of progressive politicians

John Sewell, Former Mayor of Toronto (1978-1980) talks about  strong-mayor system would limit power of progressive politicians.

World study on alcohol says ‘Young people should not drink’

Dr Gorfinkel, family physician and vaccine researcher, founder of Prime Health Clinical Research talks about a world study that challenges alcohol guidelines and says ‘Young people should not drink’.

Toronto may soon force you to keep your cat on a leash outside

Dr. Scott Bainbridge, veterinarian and co-owner of Dundas West Animal Hospital & an undergraduate degree in Animal Behavior from U of T talks about how and why Toronto may soon force you to keep your cat on a leash outside.

Netflix investors brace for subscriber losses due to long-term fixes

Elissa Freeman, Principal @elissapr communications, PR & Pop Culture Media Expert talks about Netflix investors bracing for subscriber losses as company works on long-term fixes and how Netflix plans to find its inner 'Star Wars'.

Ontario farmers dealing with serious drought without rain for days

Crispin Colvin, executive director with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Director Lambton Middlesex talks about how Ontario farmers dealing with serious drought without rain for days.

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Patrick Brown to seek re-election as mayor of Brampton

Lori Turnbull, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the School of Public Administration at Dalhousie University talks about Patrick Brown seeking re-election in Brampton mayoral race this fall after being ousted from the Conservative leadership race.

The truth about sell by dates and if you should taste it or toss it?

Stuart Smyth, associate professor and holder of the Agri-Food Innovation and Sustainability Enhancement Chair, University of Saskatchewan talks about The truth about sell by dates and if you should taste it or toss it?

Drake's OVO Fest tickets go on sale, prices surge to ridiculous levels

Alan Cross, musicologist and host of The Ongoing History of New Music and a Journal of Musical Things talks about Drake's OVO Fest tickets go on sale, prices surge to ridiculous levels.

Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life hosts fun and formal charitable event

GUEST HOST Pay Chen talks with Cheryl Haskett, Founder of Udderly Ridiculous and Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life about Udderly Ridiculous Farm hosing a new charitable event to trash your gown in support of domestic violence survivors.

Consumers can save money shopping at local Ontario wineries

Carolyn Hurst, Chair of the Ontario Craft Winery Association and the co-owner of Westcott Vineyards talks about how consumers can save money while shopping local in Ontario as prices are expected to rise at the LCBO for importing wine.

Prices are expected to rise at the LCBO on imported wine

Jim Lisser, Executive Director of Drinks Ontario talks about why prices are expected to rise at the LCBO as freight costs continue to rise.

Are we headed for a rated induced recession with BofC rate hike ?

David Macdonald, Senior Economist, The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives talks about the possibility that we are headed for a rated induced recession following the Bank of Canada interest rate hike.

Ottawa rolling out new COVID-19 travel testing amid airport delays

Marty Firestone,  President, Travel Secure, Travel industry expert talks about Ottawa rolling out new COVID-19 travel testing strategy amid airport delays .

Laura DeSanctis talks about summer bug bites and chlorine rashes

Laura DeSanctis, Wellness expert, Holistic Nutritionist and Digestive Health Coach @GoWithYourGut talks about summer bug bites and swimming pool chlorine rashes.

Dr Gorfinkel, vaccine researcher talks about fourth dose access

Dr Iris Gorfinkel, Family physician and vaccine researcher, founder of Prime Health Clinical Research talks about Ontario's top doctor Dr. Kieran Moore announcing expansion of COVID-19 booster shots

Time to get serious about competition, consumer & communications.

Michael Giest, Law professor at the University of Ottawa where I hold the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law talks about why it is time to get serious about competition, consumer rights, and communications regulation.

Rogers Outage, and most “Reliable” Network Class Action

Joey Zukran, Attorney, LPC Avocat Inc, class action lawyer talks about Rogers Outage and False Representations (Most “Reliable” Network) Class Action.

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Laura De Sanctis @GoWithYourGut talks showring and chap lips.

GUEST HOST Pay Chen talks with Laura DeSanctis, Wellness expert, Holistic Nutritionist and Digestive Health Coach @GoWithYourGut about Over-Showering and how to get rid of dry chap lips in the summer?

Cooks Who Feed, empower food lovers to take action on hunger

GUEST HOST Pay Chen talks with Seema Sanghavi, founder of Cooks Who Feed, empowering food lovers to take action for a hunger-free world.

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Stacie Oliver is a London, Ontario teacher promoting authentic learning by ‘ungrading’

Unemployment in Canada dropping, yet some firms struggle to hire

Sarah McVanel, chief recognition officer and founder of Greatness Magnified talks about Unemployment in Canada dropping, yet some firms are struggling to hire. 

Many Canadian businesses are still struggling to find staff

Jamie Savage, the founder of The Leadership Agency, a recruitment company in Toronto talks about how many Canadian businesses are still struggling to find staff.

Bank of Canada campaign to raise rates will likely trigger recession

David Macdonald, Senior Economist, The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives talks about New study finds Bank of Canada campaign to raise rates will likely trigger a recession

They tracked down their stolen cars, but the police didn’t show up

David Perry, 640 Toronto law enforcement analyst and CEO of investigative Solutions Network Inc talks about stolen cars, they tracked down, but the police didn’t show up.

“The League of the Damned" -A Mid Life Musical

Co-creators Mike Leon and Mike Albert talk about their new Musical “The League of the Damned,” - A Mid Life Musical.

NASA satellite breaks from orbit around Earth, heads for moon

Jeff speaks with Paul Delaney, Astronomer and space exploration expert, Professor at York University.

Staffing shortages, COVID outbreaks behind some Ontario emergency room closures

Jeff speaks with Dr. Ann Collins, Past-President of the Canadian Medical Association.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency to ban some foreign dogs due to rabies concerns

Jeff speaks with Dr. Scott Bainbridge, Veterinarian and Owner Dundas West Animal Hospital, member board of directors for Golden Rescue.

Ontario convenience stores call on Ford government to finally commit to beer sales promise

Jeff speaks with Dave Bryans, chief executive officer of the Ontario Convenience Stores Association.

What's the difference between 'stagflation' and 'inflation'?

Jeff speaks with Rubina Ahmed-Haq, Personal Finance Expert.

Music news roundup: Drake joins Backstreet Boys on stage in TO, Randy Bachman reunited with stolen guitar

Jeff chats with Eric Alper, publicist and music commentator.

Is your pet scared of fireworks? Here's what you can do to help.

Is your pet scared of fireworks? Here's what you can do to help from Dr Cliff Redford  AKA “Cliff The Vet”  

Canada must up incentives, charging capacity to meet EV goals.

Kenneth Bokor, Creator, Producer & Host, The EV Revolution Show (YouTube), Member of AJAC Automobile Journalist Association of Canada talks about how Canada must up incentives, charging capacity to meet EV goals AND New clean fuel regulations to raise gas prices 

Healthy habits Canada Day long weekend: BBQ, fireworks & H20

Laura DeSanctis, Wellness expert, Holistic Nutritionist and Digestive Health Coach @GoWithYourGut talks about healthy habits for Canada Day long weekend including BBQ, fireworks and hydration.