Ontario Today Phone-Ins

Mar 12 2025 66 ep. 48 mins 649

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Unscripted and honest radio debates. Ontario Today is never shy. The host, studio guests and callers dive right into the contentious issues of the day. CBC Radio One from 12 to 1 ET. Call-in 1-888-817-8995.

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Conservative voters on the federal party's pivot

Mar 12 2025 51 mins

Conservatives weigh in on how the federal Conservative Party should adjust to the dramatic changes facing Canadians, including the trade war with the US and a new Liberal leader. We hear what the party need to know to keep your vote, with Conservative strategist Shak Chambers from Oyster Group and poll analyst Eric Grenier, founder of The Writ podcast.

Bad behaviour in the classroom: What does it look like now?

Mar 11 2025 51 mins

Your stories about incivility in the classroom with Brock University researcher, Natalie Spadafora. Her research suggests a big jump in acts of incivility in Ontario high schools and elementary schools.

Life on EI -- What do we need to know about your experience?

Mar 10 2025 51 mins

As Canada braces for more tariffs and a potential recession, we hear your stories of living off Canada's employment insurance program. We hear from guests: employment lawyer Andrew Bratt and political economist Ricardo Tranjan.

The Liberals pick Mark Carney: Thumbs up or thumbs down?

Mar 09 2025 24 mins

We hear your reaction to Mark Carney as prime minister-designate and we hear from CBC's Aaron Wherry.

Ontario Today's Gardening Show

Mar 09 2025 27 mins

Our expert gardener, Paul Zammit, takes your gardening questions. Paul is a Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.

Is Gretzky still The Great One to you?

Mar 06 2025 51 mins

As ties between Wayne Gretzky and President Donald Trump come to light we talk about whether Gretzy's personal views and relationships impact his reputation as The Great One for hockey fans. Guests for the hour include Post Media's Sean Fitz-Gerald and the mayor of Gretzky's home town, Brantford mayor Kevin Davis.

How are tariffs affecting your financial plan?

Mar 05 2025 51 mins

We hear about changes you're making to your life because of the trade war and we hear from Meera Raman, the retirement and financial planning reporter with The Globe and Mail.

The Trade War: How are you feeling the impact?

Mar 04 2025 51 mins

We hear from listeners about how the trade war is affecting their lives and we hear from economist Armine Yalnizyan as well as Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association.

Should Ontario tunnel the 401?

Mar 02 2025 24 mins

We hear your thoughts on adding lanes to the 401 underground and hear from a civil engineer with experience working on tunnel projects in Ontario, Shoshanna Saxe.

Ontario Today's Gardening Show: Gardening Lessons

Mar 02 2025 27 mins

Our expert gardener, Paul Zammit, takes your gardening questions. Paul is a Professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.