Ontario Today
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Gardening: Variagated Solomon's Seal
It was voted the Perennial Plant of the Year and many garden centres are already sold out. Hear Ed Lawrence`s advice on this plant and others.
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The End of Sex
In Donna Freitas's new book, she argues that the hookup culture is leaving a generation unhappy, sexually unfulfilled and confused about intimacy. How did hooking up leave you feeling?
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The Province sets new course for gambling
A new funding formula for host cities. How do you feel about the direction the gaming is going in this province?
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Harper vows Senate reform
The PM says he`s upset at the conduct of some Parliamentarians and his office. He says, Canadians want the Senate to change and promises his government is working to make that happen.
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OLG Chair fired
May 17 - Paul Godfrey explains his differences with the Premier over a special deal for Toronto to host a downtown casino.
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Duffy quits Tory caucus
May 17 - Senator Mike Duffy has resigned from the Conservative caucus and will sit as an Independent amid controversy over his expense claims. What would restore your faith in the Senate?
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Angelina Jolie`s double mastectomy
She didn't have cancer. She was preventing it from happening. Open lines with a medical oncologist on what you do to prevent yourself from getting cancer.
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David Tsubouchi's memoire
Research shows Ontarians are disengaged from politics. We explore why with a former cabinet minister in Mike Harris's Common Sense Revolution. Tsubouchi has written a book about that time called Gambatte: Generations of Perserve
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The role religion plays in mental health
Research in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry shows regular attendance at religious services helps reduce depression. What do you get out of religion?
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Dying in hospital
Most people don't want to die in a hospital. But new research shows that's where almost half of terminal Canadian cancer patients end up dying. How do you feel about where your loved one died?
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Gardening: Getting things to bloom
Half the fun of gardening is getting things to bloom. But it can also be a challenge .Ed Lawrence offers advice on getting water lilies and hydrangeas to bloom.
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How well you know your neighbors
May 10 - The story of three women held captive in Cleveland has many wondering how that could have gone on for a decade without anyone knowing about it. How well do you know your neighbors?
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Best and worst Mothers' Day gifts
May 10 - You want to blow her away with the best gift ever like the Ottawa man who paid off his mother's mortgage. But most of us can't match that.
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Being a gay athlete
The NBA's Jason Collins won applause for coming out as gay while still playing pro sport. How big a deal has it been for you to be out of the closet in the locker room?
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Why not cheer for the home team?
Leafs fans in Ottawa. Habs fans in Toronto. Sens fans in Sudbury. How come?
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I am So the Boss of You
Author Kathy Buckworth imagines a world where corporate policies and practices rule on the home front, and Mom in charge.
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Witness to history
From constitutional battles, to 9-11 and the wars that followed, Peter Mansbridge and The National have brought the news to homes from coast to coast to coast and beyond. Open lines with the CBC's Chief Correspondent.
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Youth job market
The unemployment rate for youth in Ontario is more than double what it is for the rest of the work force. An employment lawyer takes calls about your worst summer job.
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Outcomes with applied math
A study by People for Education found that more than half the students in schools in lower income neighbourhoods opt for applied math which limits their post-secondary options.
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Gardening advice from Ed Lawrence
Gardening phone in with Ed Lawrence
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Ontario's budget
Open lines with Finance Minister Charles about his first budget.
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Services for developmentally delayed adults
Ontario's ombudsman is investigating 730 complaints from parents of developmentally delayed adults. What challenges are these families facing?
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When you blurt out something you regret later?
When you blurt out something you regret later?
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Have we out grown cancon?
Does Canada still need a regulator to dictate the amount of Canadian content on television and radio?
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Dollars and Sex
You might be surprised by how much your love life is shaped by money. Open lines with economist and author Marina Adshade. How has the bottom line influenced your romantic life?
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Canadian view of Islam
What kinds of discussions are you having about Islam in the wake of recent arrests?
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Gardening advice from Ed Lawrence
Gardening advice from Ed Lawrence
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What is the cost a bargain?
April 26 - How will the deaths of several hundred workers at a factory in Bangladesh change the way you shop?
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Konrad's pick of the month
April 26 - 2012 Pinot Gris from the Calamus Estate Winery in the Niagara region.
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What you don't tell the tax man
As Ottawa promises to crack down on tax cheats and reward whistleblowers, a tax lawyer takes your questions about the things you haven't told the Canada Revenue Agency.
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Foraging for wild food
Foraging for food is hardly new - quite the opposite. But it is enjoying renewed popularity. Finding foraged food.
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How has sibling rivalry affected your life?
The longest relationship in our life can be the most difficult.
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Music education hitting a sour note.
School boards have tight budgets. In Toronto, they're looking at the music curriculum in an effort to balance the books. How key is music to your kids education?
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Police appeals for help
The FBI was flooded with tips and pictures after the Boston bombings When have you helped police solve a crime?
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Flooding in Ontario communities. Gardening with Ed...
Flooding in Ontario communities. Ed Lawrence: Ontario Today's Gardening Expert.
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Salt Sugar Fat
You know it's not good for you. But you eat it anyway. Why eat food that's not good for you? Open lines with Michael Moss, author of Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us.
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Open lines with Donovan Bailey
In 1996, he became the fastest man on earth. But beyond the finish line, Donovan Bailey has also faced many disappointments. What sport teaches you about life.
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Open lines with Gail Vaz-Oxlade
As blunt and undiplomatic as ever, the queen of financial advice whips people into shape on a new TV show called Money Moron. When have you been a money moron?
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Skills shortage
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce calls it a crisis. How are you affected by the mismatch between what employers want and the skills we train people to do?
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Expectations of Justin Trudeau
All eyes are on the newly elected Liberal leader. What are your expectations?
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Gardening: Advice from Ed Lawrence.
Advice from Ed Lawrence.
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Medical mistakes
April 12 - Ontario is investigating how cancer patients ended up getting diluted chemotherapy. When has a medication error affected your health?
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Fad diets
The fasting diet, the elimination diet, the Wheat Belly diet. How has a fad diet worked for you?
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Paying for infrastructure
No one's debating that gridlock is a huge problem. But how to pay for a solution? That's a debate. Open lines with Transportation Minister Glen Murray and Metrolinx CEO Bruce McCuaig.
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Gardening and the snow in the forecast
Ontario Today's resident gardener Ed Lawrence explains which plants can and can't tolerate freezing temperatures in spring.
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Taking women's hockey to the next level
Three years ago, the head of the International Olympic Committee put women's hockey on notice: make it more competitive or it's out of the Olympics.
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RBC workers losing jobs to temporary foreign workers
News of RBC staff in Toronto training foreign workers who will replace them has people online threatening to pull their accounts from the Royal Bank. What impact has the temporary foreign worker progra
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The sandwich generation at work
The sandwich generation at work. As more Canadians join the so-called sandwich generation, squeezed between caring for young children and aging parents, we ask: how is being squeezed affecting your life?
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Board Game Crazy
From board game cafes to tabletop tournaments, old-fashioned, face-to-face gaming is hot. And it's not just your mother's Monopoly.
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Open lines with the Premier
Transit, taxes, casinos. You choose what's most important to you.
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Bus safety
In the wake of sexual assaults of women on public buses in Ottawa and a Greyhound bus travelling between Toronto and Ottawa, we ask: How safe do you feel taking transit?
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Child safety
A girl in Ajax recently escaped an attempted abduction in part because her attackers did not know the secret password she had established with her parents. What's your safety plan?
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Gardening: Growing milkweed for monarch butterflies
Researchers say the simplest way to stop the declining monarch butterfly population is to cultivate wild gardens and plant milkweed. Ed Lawrence explains how.
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Local Food.
More Ontarians are demanding to know where there food is coming from. The province is promising to make it easier for them to buy local. What are you doing to support local food?
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Cycle Tourism
What will it take to make Ontario a premier cycling destination? We want your pitches for the best places for pedal power in the province as we celebrate the first day of spring.
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What makes your part of Ontario the best place to live?
What makes your part of Ontario the best place to live?
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Wine with Konrad Ejbich
Konrad Ejbich features two Merlots from Angels Gate Winery in the Niagara region.
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Women on Boards
A new report says Canada is falling behind other countries when it comes to putting women on the boards of big companies. When have you hit the glass ceiling?
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Drug Resistance
The Ontario Medical Association says infections with antiobiotic resistant bacteria are reaching critical levels.
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Gardening Phone In
To help us get those gardens ready - our own Ed Lawrence.
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Dog Dazed
The number of dogs in Canada has doubled in the past 10 years. But that growing pooch population is causing some turf wars. Does your dog, or other people's dogs, rule your life?
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Budget Reaction
The federal government's financial plan has been tabled. Billions of your tax dollars have been allocated. We'll have reaction and analysis to the budget and we want you to join in. Are the government's priorities "your" priorities?...
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Kevin Page
Out with a bang. The parliamentary budget officer wraps things up with a court case about his right to access documents from federal departments.
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Common-Law Confusion.
Two recent Canadian court decisions have shone a spotlight on the convoluted rights of common-law couples in the event of a break-up. Why do you live common-law?
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Have you been scammed?
Fraud is a growing problem in Ontario. So why are police often powerless to stop it?
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Healthy Schools.
A new report shows Ontario schools are getting a failing grade when it comes to improving students' health and well-being.
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Unpaid Internships.
More students are working for free in the hopes of landing a full-time job. Was your intership a foot in the door or a kick in the pants?
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Ed Lawrence Ontario Today's Gardening Expert.
Ed Lawrence is Ontario Today's Gardening Expert. He's also the author of Gardening: Grief and Glory.
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What have you learned from drinking too much?
Mar 15 - Canadians drink more than we did in the nineties and Ottawans knock back more booze than the provincial average. We take your calls with input from the Manager of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at Ottawa Public Health.
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How did you get started gaming?
Mar 15 - Anthony Morgan, a host at the Ontario Science Centre's celebration of video games, takes your phone calls.
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Citizen's arrest law comes into effect
Open lines on the "Lucky Moose amendment". When have you taken the law into your own hands?
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Raising the age for bodychecking
A recent survey by the Rick Hansen Institute found many Canadian parents would like to see bodychecking banned until their kids turn 15. How about you?
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The Cardinals begin choosing the next pope
It's not just the world's 1.2 billion Catholics watching the conclave closely. Open lines on why the pope matters
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Bill would extend unpaid leave for caregivers
The provincial government wants to make it easier to take time off work to care for sick loved ones. Would it have made a difference for you?
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Luka Magnotta preliminary hearing begins
The evidence presented at the hearing falls under a publication ban. But if and when a trial begins, how much detail does the public want or need?
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Gardening: Tropical plants
Even if you didn't vamouse for March break, you can still enjoy a bit of the tropics. Advice from Ontario Today's resident gardener Ed Lawrence on caring for tropical plants.
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Banning junk food marketing
Would banning junk food ads and store displays make a difference to your kid? Open lines with co-chair of a panel that's recommending Ontario do something about the 1 in 4 children considered overweight.
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Gamay 2010
Ontario Today wine critic Konrad Ejbich's recommends a Gamay from Stratus Vineyards in the Niagara Peninsula.
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Remembering Stompin`Tom Connors
Open lines celebrating a Canadian icon who spent a lifetime singing about the country he loved.
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Does telecommuting work for you?
Yahoo is ordering employees who work from home to come back to the office so they can interact more with their co-workers. Open lines on the pros and cons of working from home.
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Your rights when you travel
An NDP MP has a private members bill that aims to increase the rights of air passengers. When have you been pushed too far when travelling?
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Where you draw the line on the meat you eat?
The horse meat scandal created a lot of discussion about our relationship with animals. How do you decide which are a source of food and which are a source of companionship?
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Elliot Lake inquiry
As the public inquiry into the Elliot Lake mall collapse begins, hear what the community wants answered.
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Gardening: Ramp and starting seeds
Gardening advice from Ed Lawrence about ramp, which is a member of the leek family; plus starting seeds indoors.
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Cracking down on EI fraud
Mar 1 - Open lines on EI recipients getting a knock on the door from government investigators trying to crack down on cheating.
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Ignoring the signs of heart disease?
A lot of us will die of heart attack or stroke. But we're pretty good at planting our heads firmly in the sand. Did you recognize the symptoms? If you did, did you ignore them?
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Is sex work just another job?
Hear the program that earned Ontario Today its 3rd Gracie Award for Outstanding Talk Show from The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
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Is Ontario a good place to call home?
Statistics Canada says the number of immigrants choosing Ontario is way down while the number of people leaving for other provinces, especially Alberta, is way up.
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First Nation Juries report
fEB 26 - Former Supreme Court Justice Frank Iacobucci reports that the lack of Aboriginal representation on juries in Ontario is a symptom of a much larger problem.
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Is long term care failing your family?
Feb 26 - Open lines with Moira Welsh, Toronto Star reporter and author of No Going Home: Why Long-term care is Failing Our Families
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Seniors driving
How do you know when it's time to give up the keys?
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Spring garden shows
Ontario Today's resident gardener Ed Lawrence on what not to miss this spring.
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Who is watching the kids?
In Canada, only 20% of kids who need licensed daycare have access to it. Most children go to daycares where there's no government oversight.
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Your choice for best picture.
Looking ahead to the Oscars. Open lines on your favourite film of 2012.
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Need more male teachers?
If you go into an elementary classroom in this province, you have a one in ten chance of finding a male teacher. The Toronto District School Board wants to change that. Do you think we need more men in the classroom?
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Invest in an RRSP or pay down debt?
Invest in an RRSP or pay down debt? Which is best for you? Open lines with Rob Carrick, Globe personal finance columnist
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Marnie McBean
Open lines with three-time Olympic rowing champion and author of The Power of More: How Small Steps Can Help You Achieve Big Goals.
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Legislature resumes with throne speech
Kathleen Wynne's minority Liberal government is promising to find common ground with the opposition parties and make things happen. Open lines on what you think should be top of their agenda?
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Gardening: Getting a head start on spring
Gardening: Getting a head start on spring
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The appeal of going solo
Feb 14 - Feb 14 - More and more people choose to live alone. They now outnumber households with children. What's to like about the single life? Open lines Eric Klinenberg, author of Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone
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Drivers feel ripped off by tow trucks
Feb 15 - Has it happened to you? Hear why people are calling on government to regulate the tow truck industry.
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Avoiding a lemon
Feb 15 - What you need to know before you buy a new car. Open lines with Phil Edmonston, author of the Lemon-aid car guides.
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Is love meant to be forever?
Feb 14 - Love songs often make the assumption that love is forever. And when it is not, it's a betrayal. But are those assumptions based on reality or just a series of micro-moments?
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IOC drops wrestling
Open lines on what sports belong, or don't belong at the Olympic Games.
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Are you what you listen to?
New research draws a link between listening to heavy metal, hip hop and goth and teen getting into trouble with the law. They say you are what you eat. Are you also what you listen to?
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Short term loans
Do consumers need more protection from exorbitant interest fees? What has a payday loan cost you? Open lines with Jerry Buckland, author of " Hard Choices: Financial exclusion, Fringe Banks and Poverty in Urban Canada."
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An end to cell shock
The CTRC is creating new rules for cellphone contracts. It's looking for your input. And so are we. What bothers you most about your cellphone contract?
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Gardening: Bringing hydrangeas back to life
Plus advice from Ed Lawerence, Ontario Today's resident gardener, on how to keep plants out of your indoor plants.
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Senate controversy renews calls to mothball it
Can you abolish it? What does it take to reform it? The Supreme Court has been asked a series of questions about what's possible. Open lines on what you want to see done with the Senate.
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"The Slow Fix"
Our guest is the author Carl Honore. Our question - Why are we addicted to speed?
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Hockey's life lessons
The most talented hockey players only get to the top if they have heart. By caring for the game and for each other, people in hockey open their hearts. What has hockey taught you about life?
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Gardening: Resurrecting a hydrangea
Advice from Ontario Today's resident gardener Ed Lawrence on how to keep your grocery store hydrangea over the winter so you can plant it in the spring.
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Opting out of religion at Catholic schools
A handful of Ontario parents are trying to have their children excused from religious classes at Catholic schools. Open lines on whether religious courses and programs at Catholic schools should be optional.
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Downsizing homes
The size of homes started shrinking in 2006 for the first time since WWII. Why are you opting for smaller?
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The end of the penny
NDP MP Pat Martin says don't stop with the penny, scrap the nickel and quarter too. Do we need to change our change?
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Gardening: Resurrecting a hydrangea
Advice from Ontario Today's resident gardener Ed Lawrence on how to keep your grocery store hydrangea over the winter so you can plant it in the spring.
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Willing to give BB another chance?
A new name and a new product. Is it enough to save Canada's high tech darling? When it comes to your phone, are you patriotic?
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JOY 2008 Premium Cuve
Konrad Ejbich's pick of the month is a sparkling white wine from Vineland, Ontario.
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Open lines with Ontario's next premier
What do you think Kathleen Wynne's top priority should be?
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Women in politics
Jan 31 - Once Kathleen Wynne is sworn in as premier, 87% of Canadians will live in a province or territory led by a woman. Our question: What was the tipping point?
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Gardening: Cracks in trees
The extreme temperatures this winter can cause cracks in trees. Ed Lawrence explains what to do about that.
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How to make the 401 less of a nail biter
A pileup of more than 70 cars east of Oshawa closed the 401 in both directions on Friday. Several people were hospitalized with injuries. How would you make this highway safer?
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The challenge facing Wynne
Ontario has a new premier. Ontario Today asks what is the biggest challenge facing Kathleen Wynne.
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Mike Holmes makes it right
He`s built a reputation as the proverbial white knight, charging in to clean up the mess other contractors have left behind.
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Choosing a new Liberal leader
Ontario Liberals will choose the next premier at a leadership convention this weekend. If you were a delegate, how would you vote? Open lines with former Premier David Peterson.
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Does Ontario need more casinos?
OLG president and CEO Rod Phillips takes calls and questions on plans to expand the number of casinos in Ontario.
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UFC fighter as human library book
CBC is teaming up with libraries to introduce Canadians to people you wouldn't normally meet in everyday life. You can sign out Nick Denis at an Ottawa library and find out what it's like to be a mixed martial arts fighter.
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Saskatchewan inmate death compared to Smith`s
Kinew James died in custody in Saskatoon. It's what is alleged to have happened in the prison when she apparently asked for help that invites comparisons to Ashley Smith.
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How joyless is your commute?
More and more people are using public transit. But that success has bred new problems. Are you being left on the side of the road?
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What's wrong with the way we teach math?
Students are dropping it after high school. And that's a problem says Donna Kotsopoulos because math is at least one of the secrets to success.
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Canada's hopes for Obama's second term
Open lines with former Canadian ambassador to Washington Michael Kergin on your hopes for Canada's relationship with the US.
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Gardening: Spring seed catalogues
What are you hoping to try in your garden this year? Ed Lawrence offers advice on how to make those dreams a reality.
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Clues about climate change
Researchers are tracking the change in weather by asking Canadians to report on their backyard rinks. What observations have you made about climate change over your lifetime?
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Quirky food preferences
Onion soup without the onions? Peanut butter hamburgers? Chocolate cake and gravy? People like what they like when it comes to food.
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Fatal rise of Fentanyl
Between 2009 and 2011, 253 deaths in Ontario have been linked to a powerful prescription painkiller called fentanyl. Fatal overdoses rose tenfold in less than a decade. Has it become a problem for you?
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Managing without extra-curriculars
Jan 16 - Teachers want to make their unhappiness known but those efforts create frustration with the very people they need supporting them. Parents and students. How are you managing without extracurricular activities in school?
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Ambassador Bridge march
Jan 16 - First Nations Chiefs and activists are staging protests across the country as part of the Idle No More movement but one of the biggest events is in Windsor. A march toward the Ambassador Bridge crossing to Detroit.
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Is a will giving you grief?
Open lines with Lynne Butler, lawyer and author of "Estate Planning Through Family Meetings (Without Breaking up the Family)"
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Alternative medicine is popular but discussing it, not...
Research shows many parents don't discuss alternative medicine with their children's doctors and warns they could be putting the child's health at risk. How comfortable are you talking with your doctor about alternative medicine?
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Gardening: Forcing bulbs
What better way to cheer up a grey day. Ed Lawrence explains how to force bulbs so you don't have to wait for spring to have tulips and daffodils.
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Paul Martin on the future of Canada's Aboriginals
Open lines with former Prime Minister Paul Martin on what lies ahead. Open lines with former Prime Minister Paul Martin on what lies ahead.
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Hope for Idle No More
Jan 11 - What progress do you think should and can be made to address demands by Canada's Aboriginal people?
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Reaction to teacher walk-out
While the Province goes to the Labour Relations Board to block the walk-out, some parents are furious at teachers while others say the union had no other choice.
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Leafs fire Burke
What will it take to make this a winning team?
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Police chief calls for photo radar
Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair says it's time to think about bringing back photo radar and more red light cameras as a more efficient ways of cutting costs when enforcing speed laws.
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Flu numbers are up. Flu shot, down
Why not get the shot? Open lines on how you're surviving flu season.
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Gail Vaz-Oxlade's Money Rules
She's built a reputation for sound financial advice. Hear why Gail says you shouldn't borrow to buy RRSPs or go to credit counsellors; and why you should raise your insurance deductibles.
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Attiwapiskatt audit shows "no evidence of due diligence"
The accounting firm hired to audit the finances of the Attawapiskat reserve in northern Ontario says there is little or no documentation for millions of federal dollars spent by the band.
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Hockey is back
But will you be watching? Open lines with former Leafs GM Gord Stellick on the end of the NHL lockout.
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Gardening
Keeping orchids alive and blooming
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PM announces $250-million for the auto sector
Should government money still be going into this industry? Open lines with Windsor MP Brian Masse.
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Preparing for a home renovation
Jorge Rodriguez, Ontario Today's resident contractor, tells us what you need to do now to make sure your project gets started this spring.
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Ethics of a hunger strike
Attawapiskat's Chief Theresa Spence has gone 24 days without food, vowing not to eat until the Prime Minister meets with her. Dr. Gwynn Jones discusses the medical and ethical implications.
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Teachers' union outraged by imposed contract
The Education Minister has imposed contracts on public school teachers but is promising it to repeal the legislation.
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Learning a new language as an adult
The highs and lows of getting your mouth and mind around the new words and culture.
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Fitness resolutions that actually work
Jan 2 - The gyms are busy today. But soon they'll be a little emptier and so will the calories you're eating. Hear a few success stories.
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Gardening: Planning this year's garden
Jan 2 - Advice from Ed Lawrence on how to learn from last year's disappointments and make a fresh start in your garden.
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Idle No More demonstrators march to Parliament Hill
Dec 21 - Organizers say they are protesting because Aboriginal treaty rights are being dramatically reduced by federal legislation.
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Forgiveness phone-in
Dec 21 - A lot of us get together over the holidays with people we're supposed to be close to, but don't always feel that way. What have you had to forgive this year?
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Pelee Island 2011 Pinot Noir
Dec 21 - The pick of the month from Ontario Today's wine critic Konrad Ejbich. If you're looking for a last minute gift, this could be the perfect thing. It's in the LCBO and just $12.
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Supreme Court decision on niqabs
In a legal matter that pits religious rights against the right of defendants, the court ruled a person can, in certain circumstances, be told to remove a niqab while testifying in court.
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Is the corporate Christmas party passe?
Once upon a time, the company party was over the top with gifts for everyone and their kids. Skipping was career suicide. What happened?
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What's holding Ontario back?
The provincial government asked business leaders for a blue print to boost the economy and create jobs. Michael McCain of Maple Leaf Foods lays out their plan.
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Chris Hadfield launches for the International space...
Canada's first astronaut in space Marc Garneau interacts with callers on what's so intriguing about space.
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What has drunk driving cost you?
With the severity of Ontario's drunk driving laws, you might be surprised people still take a chance. But they do. And it can be an incredibly costly decision. Hear a conversation about drunk driving can cost you.
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Half of Ontario's elementary teachers walk out
How do you want to see the dispute between the Province and its public school teachers resolved?
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Talking with kids about Newtown
Schools are providing counsellors in the wake of the Newtown shooting. Hear how parents are explaining the unexplainable, plus advice from psychologist Adisa Azubuike.
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Gardening: Alternatives to poinsettias
Plus advice from Ed Lawrence on spider mites; dragon trees; croton plants; ninebark shrubs; and nematodes.
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Reforming CPP
Who is responsible for saving for your retirement?
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Owning unusual pets
How did that work out for you?
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Is Ontario getting a raw deal in the confederation?
Is Ontario getting a raw deal in the confederation?
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Does the federal bill on union financial disclosure...
Does the federal bill on union financial disclosure spell the demise of unions?
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Radio pranks that cross a line.
Have you ever heard a radio prank that crossed the line?
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What went south on your holiday?
A lot can go wrong when you hit the road. Advice for travelers on how to protect yourself.
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Easier for skilled tradespeople to immigrate
Dec 10 - The Federal Government is making it easier for workers with skilled trades to immigrate to Canada to try to address a labour shortage.
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Gardening: Sheridan turns 100
Dec 10 - Karl Stennson co-authored Sheridan Nurseries: One Hundred Years of People, Plans and Plants.
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What makes you give?
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Donors
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Rotating strikes to go ahead
The Minister of Education will not step in to stop one-day rotating strikes by elementary school teachers. PC Education critic Lisa MacLeod says she would order the teachers back to work.
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The Art of the Apology
There's been a stampede of apologies in political circles, but are they sincere? When has an apology worked for you?
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Canadians retiring later
When do you think you'll retire? Open lines with David Chilton, author of The Wealthy Barber Returns and dragon on Dragon Den.
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Live your Dreams
Big or small, we've all got them.It's bringing them to life that's often the hard part.How have you made your dreams come true?
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Lockout liabilities
What is the NHL lockout costing you?
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Gardening: Decorating from your garden
Gardening: Decorating from your garden
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9 private medical clinics fail inspections
9 private medical clinics fail inspections But which ones remains a secret. Health Minister Deb Matthews commits to ensuring that information is released.
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Wait Times
A new study finds wait times in Canada are among the longest in the developed world. How have wait times for health care affected you?
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Wine
It's one of a kind in Ontario. A port-style white that's produced in Prince Edward County. Konrad Ejbich takes your calls.
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Education Uncertainty
The union that represents elementary school teachers in Ontario says it will give parents 72 hours notice if teachers go on strike. How are you preparing for a possible walkout?
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Pester Power
Parents have less than a month to fill the space under the Christmas tree. And marketers are targeting their pitches to your kiddies. What pressure are you feeling about your kids' gifts?
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When is it okay for grown men to cry in public?
When President Barack Obama thanked his campaign workers after this month's U.S. election, he couldn't hold back the tears.
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Toronto's Future
Rob Ford's future is very uncertain. As a result, so is the GTA's future. Who will lead council? When will it be decided?
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Liberal Contenders
The race to be Ontario's next premier. There are seven contenders for Dalton McGuinty's job. What do you think of the field of candidates? The race to be Ontario's next premier. There are seven contenders for Dalton McGuinty's job. What do you think of the field of candidates?
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Sleepless in Ontario
One in four adults have trouble getting a good night's sleep. What's keeping you up at night?
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Ford's Future
The mayor of Toronto is losing his job after a judge finds him guilty of conflict-of-interest. What it means for the city's business.
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Gardening:
With snow on the ground in some parts of the province - there's no time to waste in getting your plants and gardens ready for winter. Ed Lawrence has some tips.
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Targeting Pensions.
Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak says public service pensions are too generous, and he wants to change the way they are formulated. Who is responsible for your retirement security?
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Toy Talent
It's a dream job for someone.LEGO is looking for it's first Canadian Master Model Builder.What's the most creative thing you have made out of the toy building bricks?
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Charity Checkup
The Salvation Army is under the microscope after allegations of missing money and $2-million in missing toys. How do you decide where to donate your money?
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Quarry Quashed
A controversial quarry slated for thousands of acres of prime Ontario farmland has been scrapped.What the reversal means for area farmers and for construction projects in the GTA
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Seeing an old flame again: Good news or bad?
Seeing an old flame again: Good news or bad?
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