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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedPouyan Safapour is president of Devron Developments. He speaks to David about what he thinks Canada is getting wrong about condos and why we should be ditching the pre-sale model.
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMark Carney delivered a rare fourth term in power for the Liberal Party on Monday night. But the race was considerably tighter than initially expected. The CBC's Catherine Cullen offers insight into what's next for the Federal parties, on the morning after election night.
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedFive years ago today, Canadian soldiers were urgently deployed in some of the GTA's hardest hit long-term care homes. Places, like Orchard Villa in Pickering. David speaks to Fred Cramer, whose mother died at that facility. And reflects on the anniversary with Samir Sinha, a Geriatrician with Sinai Health and University Health Network.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedExtreme morning routines are exploding in popularity on social media. We asked Toronto-based career coach and online content creator Emily Durham for her take on whether they actually lead to productivity. Plus, our producer Alina Snisarenko asked Torontonians if they would participate in the trend.
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAndrew Siegwart, president and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, shares why Canadians are planning more staycations, while more Americans might feel unwelcome in Canada. Plus, Brendan Healy, Artistic Director of Canadian Stage, on the importance of including American productions in his theatre lineup despite ongoing political tensions.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedGlenn Holmes' wife Wendy was a fan of all things space-related. When she passed away, he searched for the perfect solution to where to spread her ashes - space. Also, David Common speaks with a Citizen Lab reporter about her research linking the OPP to some controversial spyware.
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