Toronto Today with Greg Brady

After three huge snowfalls, Toronto sidewalks are a disaster. Stephen Wickens, a Transportation Researcher and Urban Affairs Journalist, joins us now to lament the fact that our sidewalks are treacherous, especially for the elderly, those with physical disabilities, and anyone walking dogs or anyone trying to maneuver a baby stroller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Anthony Furey, 640 Contributor Shawn Allen, President - Scarborough Business Association Founder, Matrix Cares Community Projects, Discuss: 1 - Advance voting for 3 days is over in Ontario - is the vibe you have that people are engaged and activated? Or not? 2 - 2 federal debates tonight and tomorrow for the federal Liberal leadership candidates - but it all feels over, does it not? Are you curious how this goes - is the only thing that could be interesting is Freeland and Gould really going after Carney? 3 - Sweden is going back to books and pens and paper in their schools. They’ve studied this in focus groups and the less screens, the better for their kids! Shouldn’t we consider this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The TDSB is planning to rename three schools following a controversial board decision. Daniel Tate, a concerned Torontonian, joins us now to share his concerns regarding this move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a huge drop in RRSP contributions compared to last year. Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, joined Greg Brady to discuss this change and what it might mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on what a hockey game for Canada against the Americans. This is a win that was very much needed on an emotional and patriotic level. Next, sticking with international hockey, the singing of Canada's national anthem has made headlines Also, Chris Spoke, partner in a real estate development firm called "Toronto Standard", joins us now to discuss how the city's new home sales are the weakest since the 1990 real estate crash. Also, Coyotes are still a massive, ongoing problem, particularly for residents in Liberty Village. Ruby Kooner, is a Liberty Village resident and has had personal experience dealing with coyotes. She joins us now to share her sentiments on an issue that has the potential to be quite devastating. Lastly, we end the podcast with an interesting story and update regarding the pilots behind the recent Delta crash at Pearson Airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert Josh DeHaas, counsel with the Canadian Constitution Foundation and co-author of the new book Free Speech in Canada: A beginner’s guide from ancient roots to current controversies Discuss: 1. Provincial election one day out - I think a LOT has aligned to frustrate voters, and the snow is no exception - is turnout going to be above 50 percent in the province? 2. Education has barely been touched as an issue - it’s been an issue the Ford government has been strong in ignoring, but it’s also an issue that the opposition leaders haven’t hit on too much - maybe the Ontario NDP has the most to lose - they’re embedded in teachers union support, and criticizing test scores and discipline and how our kids have weathered the last 5-6 years…maybe that would seem a bit of a self-own….but I’ve never seen it less in a provincial election. 3. The high-speed rail line proposed by the federal Liberals has left ALL cities west of Toronto wondering why they’re not in the mix - huge populations in Hamilton/Kitchener/London - all struggling to understand why they were cut off from this - maybe it truly is supply and demand and surveys and data show VIA Rail is sufficient - how do you see it? 4. Viral video of a toddler crying at a wedding and an angry bride posting it online. THAT is its own story - but do you have a recommendation for small creatures that might scream or cry and moan being front/centre at weddings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on it appears that Toronto has finally decided that the massive amounts of snow that hit our city might need to be removed and not just pushed around. Next, dramatic footage and stories involving deceased Israeli hostages being returned to Israel by Hamas in exchange for six prisoners. One of the hostages was just six months old. Also, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a high speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City. Mike Moffatt, Economist, Founding Director of PLACE Centre and Co-Host of "Missing Middle", joins us now to discuss how everyone west of Toronto feels about being left out. Also, Melanie Bennet, co-host of the Canadian Culture Wars Report, joins us now to share her insights on where we're at in education. Lastly, do kids belong at weddings, or are weddings really an adult affair? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies Discuss: 1. Councillor Josh Matlow audio clips urging the city to do better with snow removal and wondering whether the strategy to deal with snow is simply waiting for Spring. 2. High-speed rail announcement - skeptical it happens? There is the demand, but public $ is hard to come by right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on Toronto, which is still reeling from the massive snowfall that's buried the city. Many residents are upset about snow removal and the fact that plows seem to just move snow around instead of actually removing it. One city councillor is wondering whether the city's strategy plan is to just wait until Spring. Next, Dr. Deborah Birx was on with Piers Morgan saying that during the Covid-19 pandemic, those in charge were constantly saying "follow the science & the data" and it turns out, they were not as she explained. Also, anyone who rents or perhaps has a place to rent out will be very interested in our next story. Varun Sriskanda, with Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario, joins us now to share his insights on rent control and the frailty of the Landlord and Tenant Board. Lastly, back to the deluge of snow and speak with someone who can truly compare how well city crews removed snow in years past, versus now. David Miller, former Toronto mayor, joins us now for some armchair quarterbacking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate. Discuss: 1 - Snow removal may take up to 3 weeks as Toronto digs out of back-to-back storms, city says 2 - Ford fends off waves of attacks on health care, government spending at Ontario leaders’ debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on another aviation accident...this time, close to home at Pearson Airport, where a Delta airlines plane literally rolled over onto its roof while attempting to land. Miraculously, everyone on board survived. Next, video footage of the plane crash has made headlines around the world. Alex Caprariello, News Nation National Correspondent and Emmy winning investigator, joins us now to discuss the mishap. Also, there was the Leaders' Debate. Warren Kinsella, Former special advisor to Jean Chretien and CEO of the Daisy Group, joins us to discuss the highs and lows of the debate. Lastly, Sean O'Shea, Consumer and Investigative Reporter with Global News, joins us now to share his impression of the Leader's debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Chris Chapin, Strategist and Managing Principal of Upstream Strategy Group Ahmad Elbayoumi , Policorner: The politics, policies and personalities at Queen’s Park. Discuss: 1 - Union representing 30,000 Toronto city workers votes in favour of strike mandate 2 - Doug Ford wants to bring back the death penalty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on still shoveling out of the massive snowstorm. And that snowstorm meant that the TDSB had its first snow day in years. But weren't we told that students would no longer have school snow days since everyone grew accustomed to online learning during our pandemic lockdown days? Next, Valentine's Day. And what a strange read I came across regarding this Hallmark Day that I think has something to do with chubby cherubs and chocolate.... Did you know there are greeting cards made specifically for your work wife or work husband?! Also, some interesting new polling numbers. David Coletto, Founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data, joins us to discuss what a large win for Carney might mean for the Liberal party as a whole, going forward Lastly, James Maloney, Member of Parliament (Etobicoke-Lakeshore), and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, joins us now to share who he believes is most at fault when it comes to the justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Colin James ahead of his Toronto Stop at Massey Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on some conflicting reports from our politicians regarding a recent meeting in Washington D.C. Next, Jon Burnside, Toronto city councillor for Don Valley East, and TTC chair, joins us to discuss public transit and the problem with fare evasion. Also, Tamara Gottlieb, founding member of JEFA (Jewish Educators & Families Association of Canada), joins us to discuss her disappointment with the growing number of anti-Semitic incidents involving Toronto students. Lastly, Dr. Sohail Gandhi, Past President of the Ontario Medical Association, discusses Ontario's struggling health care system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies Sharan Kaur, political strategist and partner at Sovereign Advisory Discuss: 1- Mike Schreiner shouldn't be in the debates. Party has 2 seats. 5 percent support. Shouldn't be there. 2 - I'm saying federal election in late April/early May - agree/disagree? 3 - Do the federal Liberals have legitimate momentum? Many feel the polls are weird and all over the place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Amir Epstein, executive director of TAFSIK, discusses President Trump's assertion that the U.S. will just "acquire" Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Alex Beheshti, Urban Planner and Land Economist about housing rebate for seniors in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1. Is the feeling that renters are being pitted against homeowners? Was there anything in this budget really addressing homelessness? 2. What's the proper response from the federal government? It just doesn't feel terribly organized. 3. Is this now an epidemic? Do we need to retrain drivers? Is the problem the drivers, the pedestrians, or simply too much congestion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today welcomed Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Leader to the 640 Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices