- Holiday romance movies and why Ontario loves (and makes) them
Friday, December 23rd 2022
Guests: Katie Daubs and Kris Rushowy, staff reporters
Holiday romance movies are everywhere. They started as a staple of the Hallmark brand, but now have spread to others like Lifetime, Netflix and more. Many of these new holiday films are filmed right here in Ontario and, beyond spreading the spirit of the season, they also provide a beneficial economic impact to this region.
This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.
- Highway Development: Documents show Bradford Bypass could double in size
Thursday, December 22nd 2022
Guest: Noor Javed covers 905 municipal politics for the Star
According to the findings of a Star co-investigation with The Narwhal, documents show that the government is quietly considering expanding the Bradford Bypass from four to eight lanes. This highway is already controversial because the planned route threatens many ecologically sensitive areas and now, could potentially double in size.
This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.
Audio sources: CityNews and Global News
- Will COP15 help save the world’s biodiversity?
Wednesday, December 21st 2022
Guest: Kate Allen, climate change reporter
Will the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) be a “Montreal moment” in the fight to save the planet’s biodiversity? That’s how Steven Guilbeault, the federal minister of environment and climate change, described the conference while announcing what some are calling a historic and transformational agreement. While it takes Indigenous and global equity issues into account, some critics say there is more work to be done to hold governments accountable to ensure the deal’s ambitious targets.
This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.
Audio sources: Canadian Press
- What’s behind the staggering increase in car jackings and pharmacy thefts?
Tuesday, December 20th 2022
Guest: Jennifer Pagliaro, crime reporter
Car jackings and pharmacy thefts are on the rise, with many of the crimes committed by younger people. With a stolen luxury car fetching up to $10,000, it is believed the high risk, high reward is driving the increase of these types of criminal activities. As more teenagers commit these crimes, the bigger question is how to help and support youth, and prevent them from getting involved and trapped in these cycles of crime and violence.
This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.
- Ontario Place: Yours to discover spa treatments?
Monday, December 19th 2022
Guest: David Rider, City Hall bureau chief
Ontario Place is in the news as the plans for a massive spa on the site move through City Hall. While the 155-acre site on Toronto’s waterfront is an urban park now, the new plan includes a five-level subterranean parking lot for more than 2,000 vehicles that taxpayers might be on the hook for. The place where many made memories might look very different in the future.
This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Sean Pattendon and Raju Mudhar.
Audio sources: Retro Rabbit Years, Classic 90’s Commercials and The W/O/C Archives (YouTube)
