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Fight Back with Libby Znaimer is a live, current affairs, call-in talk show airing daily on Zoomer Radio (AM740 and FM96.7 between 12 pm and 1 pm EST). Have your say about the headlines that have you talking and get trusted, expert advice on your health, wellness and finances. Call into the show: (416) 360-0740 or 1 (866) 740-4740 or email us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter at @fightbacklibby.
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Join host Libby Znaimer as she brings you the latest Zoomer Headlines from around the world and shines a spotlight on the key issues affecting you. You’ll also get the freshest perspective from CARP and Zoomer Media experts on health, wellness and living the good life!
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Host Libby Znaimer brings listener’s special features on all topics of interest to the baby boom generation. Covering everything from health and wealth, to leisure and volunteerism and coming from the special vantage point of the generation that has changed society in its wake.
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"She Has Failed": Gil Penalosa Disappointed by Olivia Chow as Mayor
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: A DEEP DIVE INTO THE INDUSTRY OF FRAUDULENT SCIENTIFIC PAPERSLibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; Dr. Nadia Alam, family doctor and anesthetist in Georgetown, Ontario; and Dr. Aaron Schimmer…
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Is Toronto City Hall Delivering for its Residents?
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: MORE REACTION TO PM MARK CARNEY'S PLANS TO RECOGNIZE A PALESTINIAN STATELibby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Robin Sears, a Crisis Communications Consultant and former NDP Strategist; and Chris Alexander, a former Canadian ambassador to Afgha…
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THE ZOOMER SQUAD: THE COST OF GOING CASHLESS, CHANGES TO RRIF RULES, AND SENIORS AGEING IN PLACETasha Kheiriddin is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons; Alex Nanoff, Principal at Liaison Strategies; and public affairs consultant Bob Richardson, to discuss the latest stories that matter to Zoomers.A HIST…
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August 2 2025-Israel's Reaction to PM Mark Carney's Plans of Recognizing Palestinian State & This Entrepreneur launched a giant Canadian Brand while grappling with a Crack Addiction
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August 2 2025-Israel's Reaction to PM Mark Carney's Plans of Recognizing Palestinian State & This Entrepreneur launched a giant Canadian Brand while grappling with a Crack AddictionThe government of Israel says that the Carney government’s pledge to recognize a Palestinian state is a betrayal that rewards Hamas terror and relies on the wrong negoti…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners reacted to Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement on his plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September. What do you think about this?By Zoomer Podcast Network
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Reaction to PM Mark Carney's Plans to Recognize a Palestinian State
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: FORD GOV'T APPEALING COURT RULING OVER BIKE LANES Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis.The Ford government is appealing a court ruling over bike lanes and Toronto City Council has approved a colour coding system for r…
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Here's Why Canada is Facing a Shortage of Certain Painkillers
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: PAINKILLER SHORTAGES AND A NEW STUDY ON LIVER CANCERLibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; …
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: ALBERTA RIDING HAS MORE THAN 200 NAMES ON BALLOT, INCLUDING POILIEVRELibby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC Finance Minister.There are over 200 names on the ballot for the Alb…
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U.S. President Donald Trump Signs Significant Deal with E.U.
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ZOOMER SQUAD: THE WORLD'S LARGEST ALZHEIMER'S CONFERENCE IS HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN TORONTO Libby Znaimer is joined by David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies, Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant and Dr. Howard Chertkow, Scientific Director, Baycrest’s Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health and Wellness.The world's largest dementia con…
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JULY 26 2025-HOW A FOOD APP IS AIDING DIABETIC PATIENTS & A CLOSER LOOK AT THE GROCERY CODE OF CONDUCT
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JULY 26 2025-HOW A FOOD APP IS AIDING DIABETIC PATIENTS & A CLOSER LOOK AT THE GROCERY CODE OF CONDUCTDiabetes has reached epidemic proportions and one of the hardest parts of managing it is counting carbs in order to reduce blood sugar. Now an app from a Canadian startup can quickly estimate the carb, calorie, protein and fat levels in your food f…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners offered their reactions to the not guilty verdicts delivered in the hockey sexual assault trial that took place in London, ON. What did you think about the judge's decision in this high-profile case?By Zoomer Podcast Network
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Judge Delivers Verdicts in Hockey Sexual Assault Trial Today
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: BATHURST AND DUFFERIN STREETS WILL BE GETTING PRIORITY TRANSIT LANES AFTER COUNCIL APPROVALLibby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak for Ward 6 York Centre, and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis. We discuss the plan for priority bus lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin Streets as well …
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Speed Cameras Are Influencing Drivers to Slow Down
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; and Dr…
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: PRESIDENT TRUMP IS NOT HAPPY THAT CANADIANS ARE BOYCOTTING TRAVEL TO THE U.S.Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC MPP and Finance Min…
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How Should Canada Post Evolve for the Future?
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ZOOMER SQUAD: THE LATEST REGARDING CANADA POST Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Operating Officer at CARP; Liz West, host of The Afternoon Express on Zoomer Radio; and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies.Our Squad reacts to the latest at Canada Post and offers their thoughts on how …
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners weighed in on the safety and enforcement of e-bikes and e-scooters, crime in Toronto, and other hot button issues of the week.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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Is Toronto City Hall Doing Enough to Fix the City's Problems?
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: CITIZENS NEWS CONFERENCE AND COUNTER PROTEST, A SIGN OF A CITY DIVIDED?Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East), and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis.A coalition of concerned residents organized a news conference at Na…
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A Coalition of Residents is Demanding Better from City Hall
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: LET'S TALK ABOUT OZEMPIC Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer, Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University…
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The Danger of E-Scooters & Ever Heard of Generation Jones?
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: PM TO MEET WITH CABINET REGARDING TRUMP'S TARIFFS POLICY Liz West is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Chris Alexander, Canada’s former ambassador to Afghanistan and Minister of…
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Checking In on the State of Canada's Dental Coverage Plan
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ZOOMER SQUAD: HOW OLIVIA CHOW WOULD DO VS JOHN TORY IN THE NEXT MAYORAL RACE Liz West is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP, Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs consultant and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies.If former mayor of Toronto John Tory were to enter the next mayoral race, coul…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners weighed in on the topic of speed camera enforcement for drivers and whether they think Prime Minister Mark Carney is doing a good job for Canada.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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The Latest on Russia's War Against Ukraine
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: VANDALS KEEP GOING AFTER PARKSIDE DRIVE SPEED CAMERAJane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Taylor Scollon, Co-Founder of The Peak, Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and Karen Stintz, a former Toronto City Councillor.Vandals continue their relentless pursuit of the Parkside Dr…
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U.S. President Trump's Tariff Threat on Pharmaceutical Drugs
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: PRESIDENT TRUMP'S PHARMACEUTICAL TARIFFS THREATLibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; and D…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu Nominates President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: PM MARK CARNEY GIVES HIS CABINET THE SUMMER TO PREPARE FISCAL CUTS PLANLibby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, NDP MPP; and Chris Alexander, Canada’s former ambassador to Afghanistan and Minister of Immigration under Stephen Harper…
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Grandparent Scams and Does Ottawa Have a Problem with Sir John A. MacDonald?
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ZOOMER SQUAD: MAJOR GRANDPARENT SCAM LEADS TO ARREST IN CANADALibby Znaimer is joined by Liz West, host of The Afternoon Express on Zoomer Radio, Anthony Quinn, Chief Operating Officer at CARP and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies.Today we talk about a major grandparent scam that has led to an arrest in Quebec and listeners call in to…
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July 5 2025-A New Sepsis-Testing Tool & Nate Leipciger Appointed to Order of Canada
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July 5 2025-A New Sepsis-Testing Tool & Nate Leipciger Appointed to Order of CanadaThe World Health Organization has declared Sepsis a global health crisis and a trio of Canadian researchers has developed a new blood test that can detect the infection in hours instead of days. Dr. Claudia do Santos, a physician and scientist at Toronto’s St Mike’s …
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners reacted to the City of Ottawa raising the American flag on this July 4th, speeding cameras, and Prime Minister Mark Carney dropping the Digital Services Tax.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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The Latest on the Middle East with John Bolton
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: FIRE AT HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT AND TORONTO'S RAT PROBLEMLiz West is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Taylor Scollon, Co-Founder of The Peak, Rob Davis, a former Toronto City Councillor and Karen Stintz, a former Toronto City Councillor.We begin with a tragic news story whereby an individual has died early this m…
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It's Cottage Season and Details about a New Sepsis-Testing Tool
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: A PROMISING NEW SEPSIS-TESTING TOOLLibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; Dr. Keith Stewart, Vice President, Cancer and Director of the Princess Margaret Cancer Program at the University Healt…
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: THE UPCOMING ALBERTA BYELECTION WHERE POILIEVRE IS SET TO RUN Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP and Lisa Raitt, former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada…
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The Ford Government Takes Over Four School Boards in Ontario
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ZOOMER SQUAD: OTTAWA DROPS DIGITAL SERVICES TAXJane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies, Anthony Quinn, Chief Operating Officer at CARP and Dean Hollin, Host of Big Band Sunday Night on Zoomer Radio.Ottawa drops the Digital Services Tax and shortly after that we got news that…
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June 28 2025 - When the Heat Hits Home and Trailblazing Surgeon Sees Stars
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June 28 2025 - When the Heat Hits Home and Trailblazing Surgeon Sees StarsThis week’s punishing heat dome hospitalized scores of people and highlighted the realities of heat illness, which McGill University cardiologist Dr. Christopher Labos says can creep up on you, and needs to be taken seriously.And Libby Znaimer had a conversation with legendar…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners phoned in to vent their frustrations concerning Toronto City Council, traffic cameras, and the closing of public pools during the recent heat wave.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: POOL-GATE!Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, a former Toronto City Councillor; Taylor Scollon, co-founder of The Peak; and Ariella Kimmel, Executive Director of ABC Toronto to drill down on the latest municipal news of the day.CANADA'S NEW DEFENCE SPENDING TARGETLibby Znaimer is joined by Christian Leuprecht, professor at …
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: THE PROVINCIAL PICKLE OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARELibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; and Dr. …
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The Crisis in the Middle East and PM Carney in Europe
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: CANADA'S ROLE IN THE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT & TORONTO'S POOL-GATELibby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada; George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; and social democratic commentator Tom Parkin, to talk PM Carney in Europ…
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Record-Breaking Heat and the Escalating Conflict in the Middle East
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ZOOMER SQUAD: HEAT ILLNESS AND THE PASSING OF JOHN McCALLUMLibby Znaimer is joined by David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies; host of The Afternoon Expresson Zoomer Radio Liz West; and Anthony Quinn, Chief Operating Officer at CARP, to discuss the signs of heat illness amid our current heat wave, the passing of John McCallum, and more.ARE …
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While there was a lot on our listener's minds today, the hot topics were the renaming of Toronto's Sumach-Shuter Parkette (aka Stinky’s park), and the possibility of former Toronto mayor John Tory running in next year's municipal election.Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!By Zoomer Podcast Network
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: MAYORAL MULLINGS IN TORONTOSpeculation is swirling around potential mayoral candidates for the City’s next municipal election, and ongoing gridlock grief at King and Church.To discuss these municipal matters and more, Jane Brown is joined by Taylor Scollon, Co-Founder of The Peak, Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don V…
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: CANADA'S TOP DOCTOR STEPPING DOWN + ALBERTANS HAVE TO PONY UP FOR COVID VACCINESCanada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam is leaving her position at the end of this week, and Premier Danielle Smith has Albertans on the hook for the cost of COVID-19 vaccine shots.Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical On…
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Trump Exits the G7 Early Again, But This Time Not in a Huff
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: THE G7 SUMMIT & DOUG FORD'S BOSTON 'LOVEFEST'Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, former NDP MPP; and Lisa Raitt, former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada.The G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta and Ontario Premier Doug…
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THE ZOOMER SQUAD: REMEMBERING BUZZ HARGROVELibby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Operating Officer at CARP; Liz West, host of The Afternoon Express on Zoomer Radio; and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies.The death of Buzz Hargrove, Canada's 2025 Walk of Fame inductees and the G7 summit taking place this week in Kananaskis, Al…
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June 14 2025-Vacationing Caregivers and Tourism Travel Crackdowns
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June 14 2025-Vacationing Caregivers and Tourism Travel CrackdownsThere are 4 million family caregivers in Ontario providing support to ill or aging loved ones and while it’s meaningful work, they experience high levels of burn out, so getting away on a summer vacation is an important time to recharge. If you’re caring for a vulnerable loved one, pl…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners phoned in to talk about the Israel-Palestine war, their plans for Father's Day, and much more.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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Is John Tory Going to Run in the Next Mayoral Election?
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: IS JOHN TORY GOING TO BE RUNNING IN THE NEXT MAYORAL ELECTION? Libby Znaimer is joined by Taylor Scollon, Co-Founder of The Peak, Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and Karen Stintz, a former Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence and a former Toronto City Councillor and mayoral can…
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Locals Concerned About Potential Priority Transit Lanes on Bathurst Street
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: THE LATEST ON ONTARIO MEASLES OUTBREAKLibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto, Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto and Dr. Aaron Schimmer, the Director of Research at the Pri…
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: PM MARK CARNEY'S AMBITIOUS GOALS Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, NDP MPP and Chris Alexander, a former Canadian ambassador to Afghanistan and Minister of Immigration under Stephen Harper. Our panel reacts to PM Mark Carney'…
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ZOOMER SQUAD: HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF A LIFE LEASE? AND PM MARK CARNEY MAKES AMBITIOUS DEFENCE SPENDING ANNOUNCEMENTLibby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Operating Officer of CARP, Liz West, Host of The Afternoon Express on Zoomer Radio and John Wright, a veteran pollster.Prime Minister Mark Carney made an ambitious announcement this morni…
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June 8 2025-Remembering Marc Garneau & What's Trending in Home and Kitchen Design
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June 8 2025-Remembering Marc Garneau & What's Trending in Home and Kitchen DesignTributes are pouring in for Marc Garneau who died this week at 76. He was the first Canadian to fly in space and then went on to enjoy a career in federal politics. Our Libby Znaimer spoke with Marc Garneu last October, on the 40th anniversary of his first space flight…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners called in to give their thoughts on the job that Prime Minister Mark Carney is doing, U.S. President Donald Trump increasing tariffs on imported aluminum and steel and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow calling on the public not to shop at Home Depot.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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