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Ontario Today Phone-Ins

CBC
Gardening
Ontario
Canada
Mental Health
Toronto
Horticulture
Homelessness
Toronto Blue Jays
Covid-19
Mark Carney
Pierre Poilievre
Donald Trump
Conservative Party
United States
Doug Ford
Indoor Plants
Cuba
Caffeine
Addiction
World Series

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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Latest Episodes

Paul Zammit shares some tips on protecting your garden during the hot summer months and takes caller questions. Paul Zammit is a professor Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College and Ontario Today's regular gardening columnist.

Ontarians talk about why they're watching their team now, as Team Canada wins a stake in the next round. Sports commentator, Nicco Cardarelli hears their stories. He was only two years old when the Canadian men first qualified for a World Cup in 1986... more

Callers under 19 take over the show and take us into their lives this past year. From cellphone bans to teacher absences, students lived through a lot this year. We'll hear what it was like from their perspective. Our guests are two recent high schoo... more

Callers tell us about their concerns about the rapid pace of AI expansion and how they are finding ways to resist the technology. Our guests include Alex Hanna, author of The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want and poll... more

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Anne Vautour
Elaine Vautour's partner and fellow first legally recognized spouse
Episode: The impact of the first legally recognized same-sex marriages in Ontario
Elaine Vautour
One of the first two couples to be legally recognized in Ontario (married January 2001)
Episode: The impact of the first legally recognized same-sex marriages in Ontario
Sherry DeNovo
Reverend who supported and stood beside the couples during the early weddings
Metropolitan Community Church
Episode: The impact of the first legally recognized same-sex marriages in Ontario
Geoff Bowlby
Assistant Chief Statistician at Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada
Episode: Does the census really matter?
Stephanie Muskat
Social worker specializing in caregiver mental health
Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
Episode: Where there's help for Ontarians experiencing caregiver burnout
James Janeiro
Director of Policy and Government Relations at the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
Episode: Where there's help for Ontarians experiencing caregiver burnout
Timothy Lang
President and CEO of Youth Employment Services
Youth Employment Services
Episode: How is AI changing the summer job search?
Tamara Spaic
Endocrinologist, Medical Director at the Diabetes Education Centre
St. Joseph's Health Care London
Episode: Are weightloss drugs in Canada getting too easy to access?
Tracy Phillips
Chief Pharmacy Officer at Felix Health
Felix Health
Episode: Are weightloss drugs in Canada getting too easy to access?

Host

Amanda Pfeffer
Host of Ontario Today; CBC Radio One (multiple listings indicate primary or recurring host)

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 197 ratings
  • Very informative

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JaneR
    6 months ago
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maruggles
    Canada2 years 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?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    snorkelady
    Canada3 years ago

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Topics range from tough policy questions to everyday life, with strong engagement from callers and credible guests.
The host earns trust by listening to callers and guiding conversations with empathy and fairness.
Gardening segments are a beloved staple, though some listeners want longer airtime or occasional guest gardeners.

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Ford supporters review Ontario's new ads
Q: Why focus on public safety in the ads, and could a health-care themed campaign have been more effective or persuasive?
The guest and callers argued that public safety resonates with Ford's base and broader audiences, but critics suggested health-care investments might be more constructive and less divisive; debate centered on messaging vs. policy outcomes.
Ford supporters review Ontario's new ads
Q: Do we know how much a campaign like this might cost to put ads in front of podcasts and sports broadcasts?
The panel noted that exact figures weren't publicly available at the time, but suggested the cost is substantial given prime-time ad slots and playoff games, with references to comparable past ad spends and the Auditor General's reports.
Ontario Today's Gardening Show: Is your favourite tree pageant worthy?
Q: What should Julie do about lilacs near a septic system and nitrogen issues?
Paul explains adjusting soil amendments away from the septic, using organic matter, avoiding pruning during flowering, and maintaining a fall/spring program of organic matter addition to support flowering.
Ontario Today's Gardening Show: Is your favourite tree pageant worthy?
Q: How can I deal with aphids on lupins and other plants without harming beneficial insects?
The guest and host discuss incorporating hoverflies, lacewings, and lady beetles, using natural predators, and avoiding broad-spectrum measures; they also suggest practical steps like attracting beneficials with certain plantings and gentle water methods.
Ontario Today's Gardening Show: Is your favourite tree pageant worthy?
Q: What's your question for Paul?
The caller asks about cross-pollination for hadelfinger cherry trees and whether they need another cherry to produce fruit; the expert confirms cross-pollination is needed and suggests planting a compatible cherry nearby or ensuring another cherry variety is present.

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What is Ontario Today Phone-Ins about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Ontario Today Phone-Ins features a fast-paced, call-in format tackling timely public affairs, policy, and everyday life topics. Episodes span travel costs and safety, fertility and family planning, homelessness and panhandling, child welfare, transit policing, gardening, parenting pressures, housing and the middle-class squeeze, immigration and skilled trades, AI in mental health, and civic life. A hallmark is crowd-sourced perspectives from listeners across Ontario, punctuated by expert guests and reporters who add context on policy, research, and local realities. The show often blends practical advice with policy debate, and gardening segments provide a practical, accessible counterpoint to heavier topics, making it valuable for listeners... more

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2. Elaine Vautour
3. Sherry DeNovo
4. Geoff Bowlby
5. Stephanie Muskat
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7. Timothy Lang
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