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Ontario Today Phone-Ins

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Separation
Gardening
Family Law
Swedish Death Cleaning
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Horticulture
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Marriage
Property Rights
Eldest Daughter Syndrome
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Toronto
BC Family Law Changes
Inheritance
Canadian Couples
Common Law Relationships
Mortality
Cultural Expectations
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Unscripted and honest radio debates. Ontario Today is never shy. The host, studio guests and callers dive right into the contentious issues of the day. CBC Radio One from 12 to 1 ET. Call-in 1-888-817-8995.

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We hear from owners and customers as Ontario restaurants confront a host of pressures: from inflation to rising costs like rent and insurance. We also hear from Kris Barnier an industry leader with Restaurants Canada who represents restauranteurs in ... more

Our fill-in gardener Kiki Alwan talks about the planning you can do for summer right now in frozen January and we hear your calls and questions. Kiki owns Beloved By The Sky Gardening in Guelph, Ontario.

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Kris Barnier
Vice President for Central Canada with Restaurants Canada
Restaurants Canada
Episode: Restaurant business heads into another tough year -- what do you know about why?
Kiki Alwan
Master Gardener, owner of Beloved By The Sky Gardening, and lifelong horticulturist and beekeeper
Beloved By The Sky Gardening
Episode: Ontario Today's Gardening Show: Where can you go for garden inspiration?
Matt Kenny
Former competitive hockey player who shares his experiences related to the series.
Episode: Heated Rivalry: Why does it resonate with you?
Dennis Horak
Veteran Canadian diplomat, former head of mission to Iran.
Government of Canada
Episode: Uprising in Iran: Who are you thinking about?
Shahrzad Mojab
Professor emerita at the University of Toronto, researched the role of women in Iranian resistance movements.
University of Toronto
Episode: Uprising in Iran: Who are you thinking about?
Danyaal Raza
A family physician at Unity Health Toronto's St. Michael's Hospital and a board director at Canadian Doctors for Medicare.
Unity Health Toronto
Episode: Why the stalled federal pharmacare program matters to Ontarians
Colin Robertson
Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, former Canadian diplomat
Episode: Canada-China relations: Why does it matter to you?
Cal Lakhan
Recycling expert and research scientist in the faculty of environmental studies and urban change at York University
York University
Episode: How are the recycling changes affecting you?
Megan Conway
CEO and President of Volunteer Canada
Volunteer Canada
Episode: What do you know about the drop in volunteering?

Hosts

Amanda Pfeffer
Host of Ontario Today, with experience in leading discussions on various societal topics, emphasizing listener engagement and expert insights.
Stu Mills
Host of Ontario Today, known for engaging audiences and facilitating conversations about current events and pressing issues.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 190 ratings
  • Kindness

    Just remembering when I had no food or money as a young student and a lady from my church showed up unannounced at my door with 3 bags of groceries. I had just been rejected by that same group for being gay. Thx for reminding me with your show!

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    maruggles
    Canadaa year ago
  • Nsicop

    Foreign interference in our political system amounting to treason, media outlets are implicated in being compromised in the articles they write or being paid to write articles for the sake of foreign entities to influence in nefarious ways. Pierre Polievre being allegedly accused of working with India to gain leadership of his party by slandering Patric Brown and not a peep from your program on thoughts from the Canadian people. What’s happening at the CBC?

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    What the _ _ _ _ !
    Canada2 years ago
  • Rita and ananda are amazing!!

    Rita I love your show! I listen every day!! Good show today Miss Laura Lynch Love Amanda she is awesome!

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    lester marley
    Canada2 years ago
  • Ontario Today

    I enjoy most programs as they deal with issues that expand on current day events. Hearing from people who have experience in the topic at hand is quite relevant and appreciated.

    I especially enjoy the Garden show but wish it could be an hour long. Thirty minutes is a teaser. I appreciate Paul’s knowledge base and experience but I wonder what it would be like to have guest “horticulturist from time to time? Thank you.

    Cheryl

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    snorkelady
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great daily topics

    It’s always a great listen and I keep listening! I know this isn’t BBC’s “HardTalk” but it would be great if Amanda or other hosts would push back against political speak and spin on the really important questions. Citizens should hear the truth from politicians and when they aren’t the facts should be shoved back at them to catch them in falsehoods meant for social media sound bites.

    It is great to hear voices from all across the social spectrum on so many interesting topics.

    On the podcast ve... more

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    BrewymasterB
    Canada2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the varied perspectives that bring depth and personal stories to serious topics.
The inclusion of experts and community voices adds credibility and relevance to the discussions.
Overall, the podcast is seen as a valuable platform for honest discussion on critical societal issues.
Some express desire for less interruption during caller contributions to allow fuller expressions of their opinions.
The gardening segments are highly praised by enthusiasts but may not appeal to all listeners, indicating a mixed reception for various segments.

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Heated Rivalry: Why does it resonate with you?
Q: Matt, why did Heated Rivalry resonate for you?
It's a reflection of my own experiences in hockey and the struggles I faced with my identity as a closeted player.
Restaurant business heads into another tough year -- what do you know about why?
Q: What is the outlook for some of your members?
The outlook is difficult for everyone in the restaurant industry as costs are rising significantly, and consumer spending has decreased.
Restaurant business heads into another tough year -- what do you know about why?
Q: How are restaurants doing in Ontario?
They are absolutely struggling, with about 40% of restaurants saying they are losing money or barely breaking even due to rising costs and decreasing consumer spending.
Uprising in Iran: Who are you thinking about?
Q: What do you think is necessary for Iranians to topple this regime?
They need help from foreign intervention to support their cause against a regime that has no mercy on its people.
Uprising in Iran: Who are you thinking about?
Q: What's our understanding now of how this uprising began?
The spark was the collapse of the real and rampant inflation, coupled with general economic discontent.

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Focused on topical and contentious issues, this podcast engages listeners through unscripted conversations, inviting diverse opinions and experiences. Each episode features a variety of callers sharing their perspectives and personal stories, often enhanced by insights from experts and practitioners across fields such as healthcare, politics, mental health, and social issues. The format emphasizes community engagement and exchange of ideas, with episodes frequently tackling pressing current events and societal concerns. Special segments also explore more niche interests like gardening, reflecting a blend of serious discussion intertwined with lighter, seasonal topics.

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2. Kiki Alwan
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