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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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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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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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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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Tow Truck Turf Wars and Ontario's Worst Roads for Drivers
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TORONTO SEES CONCERNING RISE IN VIOLENT INCIDENTSLibby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East), Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, and Rob Davis, a former Toronto mayoral candidate and City Councillor. Toronto has seen a concerning level of viole…
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Residents Concerned About Potential Priority Transit Lanes on Dufferin Street
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: HOW TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO WILDFIRE AIR POLLUTIONLibby 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 …
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: PM MARK CARNEY MEETS WITH CANADA'S PREMIERSLibby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, former NDP MPP and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC MPP and Finance Minister.Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Canada's Premiers this week. Did an…
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Hudson's Bay Closes and the Latest Regarding Canada Post
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ZOOMER SQUAD: THE LATEST REGARDING CANADA POST Libby Znaimer is joined by Liz West, Host of The Afternoon Express on Zoomer Radio, David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies and Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant.Our panel reacts to the latest regarding Canada Post and we revisit a report from Royal LePage that highlights the extent t…
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June 1 2025-Canadians' Attitudes Towards the Monarchy & A Major Expansion at Shaw Festival
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June 1 2025-Canadians' Attitudes Towards the Monarchy & A Major Expansion at Shaw Festival In a historic move, King Charles delivered the first throne speech in Canada by a monarch since 1977, amid tensions with the US. Without mentioning Donald Trump by name, he told Canada’s 45 th opening of Parliament, that this country is indeed strong and free…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners weighed in on the news that the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald is being unboxed at Queen's Park in the near future, an Alzheimer's blood test and much more.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is in Ottawa This Week
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TORONTO MAKING A FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TOWARDS FESTIVAL SECURITYTasha Kheiriddin 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 Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence and a former …
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An Alzheimer's Blood Test and the Cost of Food
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: ALZHEIMER'S BLOOD TEST Tasha Kheiriddin is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. David Urbach, the head of the Department of Surgery and director of Perioperative Services at Women’s College Hospital, Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, Family Physician and Founder of PrimeHealth Clinical Research and Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, In…
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: THE KING DELIVERS THE THRONE SPEECH Tasha Kheiriddin 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, former NDP MPP and Lisa Raitt, former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.The King delivered th…
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Should Canada Implement Military Conscription?
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ZOOMER SQUAD: PM MARK CARNEY ADDRESSES HIS CAUCUSTasha Kheiriddin is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Liz West, Host of The Afternoon Express on Zoomer Radio, David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies and John Mykytyshyn, a Conservative strategist and President of Bradgate Research Group.Prime Minister Mark Carney addresse…
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May 25 2025-A Closer Look at Prostate Cancer & Travel Trends this Summer
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May 25 2025-A Closer Look at Prostate Cancer & Travel Trends this Summer The late-stage cancer diagnosis of former U.S. president Joe Biden has some medical professionals wondering how the disease was able to go undetected. The 82-year-old has been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer, considered the most advanced, that’s now spread to his bon…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners reacted to the news of the bubble-zone bylaw being approved by Toronto City Council, and shared their thoughts on protests and how the police are addressing them.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TORONTO CONSIDERING “BUBBLE ZONES” TODAYTasha Kheiriddin is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Taylor Scollon, Co-Founder of The Peak, Rob Davis, a former mayoral candidate and Toronto City Councillor and Karen Stintz, a former Conservative Party of Canada candidate and Toronto City Councillor.Toronto City Hall…
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: AN EXAMINATION OF PROSTATE CANCER 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. Alisa Naima…
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Businesses Concerned About Proposed Transit Priority Lanes on Bathurst
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: WILL CANADA POST WORKERS STRIKE AGAIN? 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, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.We begin with news about a looming, potential Canada Post stri…
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ZOOMER SQUAD: BUDGET IMPACT ON SENIORS AND BIDEN'S HEALTH IN FOCUSGuest Host Jane Brown was joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Operating Officer at CARP, David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies and John Mykytyshyn, Conservative Activist, Political Consultant and President of Bradgate Research Group.On this Victoria Day, the Zoomer Squad breaks …
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May 18 2025 - How Our Siblings Impact Us & The Cost of For-Profit Nursing Agencies for Ontario Hospitals
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May 18 2025 - How Our Siblings Impact Us & The Cost of For-Profit Nursing Agencies for Ontario HospitalsNew research suggests siblings have a profound impact on each other's lives. In her book, The Family Dynamic: a Journey into the mystery of sibling success, author Susan Dominus explores some high-achieving kids and how their brothers and sisters…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners weighed in on the fate of the Hudson's Bay company, the Ford government's budget that was delivered this past week and many other stories that made news this week.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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Does Bathurst Street Need a Priority Bus Lane?
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: BATHURST COULD GET A PRIORITY BUS LANE, HOW DO RESIDENTS FEEL ABOUT THIS? Libby Znaimer is joined by Taylor Scollon, Co-Founder of The Peak, Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East), and Rob Davis, a former mayoral candidate and Toronto City Councillor. Bathurst could be getting a priority bus lane and it's le…
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Toronto Euthanizes Two Coyotes That Have Killed Pets
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: THE COST OF FOR-PROFIT NURSING FOR ONTARIO HOSPITALS 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 …
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: PM MARK CARNEY APPOINTS HIS CABINET 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, former NDP MPP and Lisa Raitt, a former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.PM Mark Carney has appoin…
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ZOOMER SQUAD: PM MARK CARNEY APPOINTING CABINET THIS WEEKLibby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Operating Officer of CARP, Liz West, Host of The Afternoon Express on Zoomer Radio and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies.Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to appoint his cabinet this week. How will he design it to best approach U.S…
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May 11 2025 – Sue Hincenbergs' Debut Novel "The Retirement Plan" & Alberta's Separatism Movement
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May 11 2025 – Sue Hincenbergs' Debut Novel "The Retirement Plan" & Alberta's Separatism MovementMany Zoomers dream of writing a novel, but making that dream a reality is no simple task. And if you’re not famous, selling the book and finding an audience is even harder. But ZoomerMedia alumnus Sue Hincenbergs is celebrating the perfect debut with her…
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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners weighed in on Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this past week, President Trump's "51st State" comments, and a potential Canada Post strike later this month.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TPS RELEASE NEW HATE CRIMES REPORTLibby Znaimer is joined by Taylor Scollon, Co-Founder of The Peak, Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East), and Rob Davis, a former mayoral candidate and Toronto City Councillor.The Toronto Police Service has released a new hate crimes report and the findings are staggering. …
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Reaction to PM Mark Carney's Meeting with President Trump
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: CONCUSSIONS IN SPORT + AN UPDATE ON MEASLES IN ONTARIOLibby 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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Prime Minister Mark Carney Goes to Washington
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: PM MARK CARNEY GOES TO WASHINGTONLibby 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, a former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.This week: PM Mark Carney is in Washington to meet with U.S. Preside…
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ZOOMER SQUAD: KING CHARLES TO DELIVER THE THRONE SPEECH Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Operating Officer of CARP, Liz West, Host of The Afternoon Express on Zoomer Radio and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies.Mark Carney held his first press conference since being elected Prime Minister and becoming the leader of a min…
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May 4 2025-The Link Between CT Scans and Cancer & A History of Attempts to Reform English Spelling
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May 4 2025-The Link Between CT Scans and Cancer & A History of Attempts to Reform English SpellingCT scans are a popular diagnostic tool but a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found a link between the scans and cancer. Dr. Derek Tsang, Radiation Oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, explains the…
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Today on Free For All Friday: our listeners reacted to the results of the Canadian federal election, news that King Charles will be delivering a throne speech, and the GM plant in Oshawa shutting down its third shift, citing U.S. tariffs.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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Ontario Premier's Take on Judges and Bail Reform
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: THE TDSB'S MONEY WOES Libby Znaimer is joined by Taylor Scollon, Co-Founder of The Peak, Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East), and Rob Davis, a former mayoral candidate and Toronto City Councillor. The TDSB has money problems, and Jennifer McKelvie just got elected as an MP with Mark Carney's Liberals and …
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U.S. President Donald Trump's First 100 Days in Office
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: THE LATEST HEALTHCARE NEWS OF THE WEEKLibby 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. Iris Go…
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A Post-Election Special with Libby Znaimer
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On today's Fight Back, we bring you an entire hour of comprehensive post-federal election analysis with all of its twists and turns.Libby Znaimer was first joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, former NDP MPP for Parkdale High Park and Tim Hudak, Partner at Counsel Publ…
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ZOOMER SQUAD: IT'S ELECTION DAYLibby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Operating Officer of CARP, Liz West Host of The Afternoon Express on Zoomer Radio and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies.Canadians head to the polls today to cast their ballots. Be sure to tune into Zoomer Radio at 9 pm Eastern tonight for our special electi…
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April 27 2025-How a Papal Conclave Works & What's Hot in Ontario Cottage Real Estate?
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April 27 2025-How a Papal Conclave Works & What's Hot in Ontario Cottage Real Estate? More than 200 Cardinals from around the world--including five from Canada--have gathered in Rome preparing for the Conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis. We’ll take a look at what may happen behind closed doors. Guest host Kathy Hyde speaks with Father R…
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It's the last Free For All Friday before election day on April 28. In a highly engaging conversation, our listeners weighed in with their thoughts on Pierre Poilievre versus Mark Carney.By Zoomer Podcast Network
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: HOW TORONTO CITY COUNCILLORS ARE SPENDING TAXPAYERS' MONEY Libby Znaimer is joined by Taylor Scollon, Co-Founder of The Peak, Rob Davis, a former Toronto City Councillor and mayoral candidate and Councillor James Pasternak for Ward 6 York Centre.We have some head scratching details on how Toronto City Councillors are spending ta…
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A Preview of This Year's Cherry Blossoms in Toronto
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THE MEDICAL RECORD: AI WEAPONS DETECTION SYSTEM AT THE HOSPITALJane 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…
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A One-on-One with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre
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RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: PIERRE POILIEVRE FINALLY MAKES HIS CASE TO OLDER VOTERS 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, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.This week: Conservative leader Pierre P…
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