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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Emergencies Act Inquiry & $500-Billion in Deficits Apr 26, 2022

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It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Angela and Tom talk about the finalized inquiry into the Emergencies Act, and when the report will be do, as well as why the Gov-Gen's office gave a CBC pundit over $90-thousand.

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Ontario Opposes A Federal Ban on Blind Bidding Apr 21, 2022

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Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Alan Carson, the chief executive officer of Carson Dunlop Home Inspections. Rubina and Alan talk about why many in the Ontario Real estate sector oppose a federal ban on blind bidding, and why Alan believes the ban could help stabilize an only increasingly aggressive market.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Phoenix Pay Systems & Subsidies for E.V's Apr 21, 2022

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It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Rubina and Tom break down why taxpayers are still paying millions of dollars for the failure of the Phoenix Pay system, and why subsidies for electric vehicles are seemingly targeted to those with higher incomes.

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NYC Subway Shooter Arrested Apr 14, 2022

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Guest Host Arlene Bynon is joined by Phil Guski, the CEO of Borealis Threat & Risk and a former CSIS Sr. Strategic Analyst on Terrorism to discuss the arrest of the suspected shooter in the New York Subway. Phil talks with Arlene about the arrest, what classifies as terrorism, and why Toronto is seeing an increased police presence on its transit systems.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Interest Rate Hikes, Key Institutions & The Housing Market Apr 14, 2022

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It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Arlene speaks with Tom Korski about why the Bank of Canada has raised interest rates, why the public has lost faith in key institutions and if the housing market will see any calm with new rates.

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Why Was the Mayor of Kyiv Speaking to Toronto City Council? Apr 08, 2022

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Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Marc Shwec, Government relations for the Ukrainian Canadian Congress & Chairman of the "Stand with Ukraine Committee" about why the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kyiv spoke to Toronto City Council this morning. Marc tells Jody about the 30 year relationship between the two cities, and what the Mayor hoped to convey in his message.

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Wellness Check: Helping Those In Distress While Your Struggling With Your Own Troubles Apr 08, 2022

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Contributor Eric Chapman speak with Yonah Budd,Co-Founder and Clinical Director of The Farm in Stouffville & Recover@Home, Addiction & Crisis Therapist, and Host of Road to Recovery on 640 Toronto Saturdays from 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Eric talks with Yonah about a friend of his who tried to take his own life over the weekend, and Yonah tells Eric why its important to take care of yourself before trying to take care of others.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Quarantine Cops & The CBC with C-18 Apr 07, 2022

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It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Jody Vance checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Jody and Tom talk about why the CBC is the largest beneficiary of Bill C-18, and why the Public Health Agency is considering creating "quarantine cops".

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Jann Arden on Live Horse Exports, Why Trudeau Lied & Canadian Screen Awards Apr 07, 2022

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Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Canadian Superstar Jann Arden about her new activist website with the creative name to help put an end to the live export of horses to Japanese markets, why she feels the Prime Minister lied directly to her about it, and about her new album.

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Did the RCMP Follow Procedure At A Pipeline Protest? Apr 06, 2022

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Alex Pierson speaks with Carol Linnitt, the Executive Editor and Co-Founder of the Narwhal about an RCMP raid of the BC coastal link pipeline last year. Carol tells Alex how media coverage based off the Public Safety Minister's documents told a different story than what actually happened, and why it's so important to not only journalists, but Canadians why the entire story be told.

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