- Introducing ‘Death in a Small Town,’ a podcast hosted by Kevin Donovan
Monday, May 23rd 2022
This Matters would like to let you know about another Toronto Star podcast, ‘Death in a Small Town,’ hosted by Kevin Donovan. We are broadcasting episode 1, Just Another Day. Episode 2 is available at thestar.com/deathinasmalltownpodcast or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Episode 1: Just Another Day
Roll out of bed, get the kids to school, then off to work. Just before noon, disaster. A mysterious injury to young Nathaniel McLellan puzzles doctors at two hospitals and sparks what would become a six-year police investigation.Episode 2: Suspicion is available at thestar.com/deathinasmalltownpodcast or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
- Grand Theft Auto GTA: Carjackings and auto thefts soar
Friday, May 20th 2022
Auto thefts are soaring in the GTA, which is now punctuated by a carjacking spree that saw several incidents in the past week, including one involving Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner. There have already been more carjackings in Toronto in 2022 than in all of the previous year, and police warn that some of these are turning violent. By looking at the data, we look at where it’s happening across the city and talk about what you should do if it happens and some potential tips to secure your vehicle.
This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Matt Hearn and Raju Mudhar.
Audio sources: CTV News and CityNews
- Food fight: The Michelin Guide is coming to Toronto
Thursday, May 19th 2022
Guest: Karon Liu, Food writer at The Star.
The Michelin Guide to restaurants is coming to Toronto. This dining guide is known around the world for its three star rating system which highlights some of the best restaurants in the world. That said, it also has its critics as many believe it caters to higher end restaurants and there have been unintended consequences with many establishments after the ratings have come out. Will it accurately represent Toronto’s food culture? Or bring irrevocable change
- Why are hundreds of immigrants languishing in Canada’s maximum security jails?
Wednesday, May 18th 2022
Guest: Brendan Kennedy, social justice reporter on the Star investigations team
A Toronto Star investigation has revealed that Canada confines hundreds of non-citizens in conditions meant for a criminal population. On any given day, there will be roughly 200 to 300 immigrants in Canadian detention. Immigration detention is not supposed to be punitive, so why are nearly half of these detainees being held in maximum security jails, indefinitely? How does this sit with Canada’s global reputation for the ease and friendliness of its immigration system?
- Blue bin blues: Why recycling in Canada is a big green lie
Tuesday, May 17th 2022
Guest: Richard Warnica, Business feature writer
Plastic recycling in Ontario has been called a “green lie.” For instance, Canada produced about 1.9 million tonnes of plastic packaging in 2019, according to a recent report commissioned by the Canada Plastics Pact. Of that, the authors estimate just 12 per cent was sent for recycling. Now, things might be changing. Ontario is modernizing the recycling regime in the province, putting more of the onus on companies to deal with their packaging waste. Along with action from Ottawa, now could be the time where we all get more real about recycling and making it actually work.
This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Matthew Hearn and Raju Mudhar.
