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Teachers' Union Files Grievance Because Of Influx Of Ukrainian Children Aug 26, 2022

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Toronto's Catholic elementary teachers' union has filed a grievance against the school board, stating that the influx of Ukrainian children in schools is going well above their student caps and causing a shortage in resources. They're seeking a $25,000 payout for the influx in work and it's not going over well with the Ukrainian community. Markus de Domenico, Toronto Catholic District School Board Trustee for Ward 2, and Julie Altomare-Di Nunzio, President of the Toronto Elementary Catholic Teachers, both came on to speak with Alex about the issue and get both sides of the story.

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"We Don't Want To Be Deciding What's True Or False," Says Mark Zuckerberg On Facebook Misinformation Aug 26, 2022

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During a Joe Rogan interview, Meta Founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, was discussing how misinformation is dealt with on Facebook. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the social media platform for years, especially since the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. Joining Alex to talk about this was none other than Dr. Brett Caraway, Professor of Media Economics at the University of Toronto and the Program Director for the Digital Enterprise Management Program.

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Blacklock's Check In - The U.S. Was Watchful, Tourism Operators Plan To Sell, And Beers With A Lobbyist Is OK Aug 25, 2022

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Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1045, Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter, comes in and helps us do the deep dive into all things Ottawa because he gets the goods. Today he talks about how the Canadian Embassy in Washington had disclosed internal emails that it was under scrutiny by watchful U.S. officials over handling of vaccine mandates on truckers. He also talks about how researchers at the Department of Industry say that a third of Canadian tourism operators plan to sell their business or close for good. All of that and much, much more as he sits with Alex to discuss all things Ottawa.

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Toronto Bylaw Could Bring Business To Residential Neighbourhoods Aug 25, 2022

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In a new bylaw that was introduced in Toronto on Monday, residential homes can be used now to conduct business. So if you want to open a barbershop or nail salon or even a café in your own home, you can do that! But the question is whether or not this will cause more traffic in these residential neighbourhoods. To answer this, we spoke to Naama Blonder, an Architect, Urban Designer and Planner, and Co-Founder of Smart Density.

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Is Dove Making Jabs At Bell Media Over LaFlamme Firing? Aug 25, 2022

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Dove put out an ad campaign this week talking about how everyone should be supporting going grey and that women are, "being edged out of the workplace" because of their hair colour. This comes after long time CTV News anchor, Lisa LaFlamme, was let go from the company stating that it was a, "business decision." People are seeing this as a bit of a wink and jab at Bell Media over their firing of LaFlamme and people are beginning to boycott the media company. Is this what Dove was after? Elissa Freeman, Communications Strategist and Pop Culture Expert, joined Alex to discuss this.

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Trudeau Questions, "Business Case" For Exporting Liquified Natural Gas To Europe Aug 25, 2022

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During his tour with German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, throughout the week, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, made a comment about how Canada would be a reliable source of clean energy for Europe as a solution to their reliance on Russian oil and gas. What he's not sold on, however, is the idea of exporting liquified natural gas. To talk about this, Alex spoke with Dr. Chris Keefer, an ER Physician but also the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy.

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John Tory Promises Housing, But Is It Feasible? Aug 24, 2022

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Officially throwing his name into the hat, John Tory announced that, if re-elected, he would work on Toronto's housing problem by building new affordable housing complexes. But with the price of everything skyrocketing, is that even possible to achieve? Eric Lombardi, Founder and Advocate with More Neighbours Toronto, joined Alex to ask the question, "Why now?" and explain whether or not this is a feasible solution to a major problem.

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‘I nearly died,’ Says Man Who Was Trapped In Flooded Car Aug 24, 2022

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With the flash flooding that came about in the GTA due to rainfall, it didn't take long for David Nunn, a 78 year old man, to notice his car was taking on water. In a conversation with Alex, he recounts his experience and the people who came to his aid.

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First Non-Hot Dog Cart In 20 Years Gets Street Vendor License Aug 24, 2022

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For the first time in 20 years, Toronto has granted a permit to a street vendor that isn't a hot dog cart. Alexander Dalgliesh-Switzer of Switzers Toronto is the one man band who's selling pastrami sandwiches across the city, and he joined Alex to discuss how he managed to get the license, and what goes into making one of his delicious sandwiches.

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'It's really devestating' Aug 24, 2022

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Alex Pierson talkes to Alfonce Nyamwaya about the tragic drowning of Hellen Nyabuto.

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