Here and Now
with Laura Di Battista

The province is moving to head off an effort by Catholic schools to avoid naming anti-homophobic clubs "Gay Straight Alliances". We find out about some amendments to the Accepting Schools Act. Listen (runs 6:24)

A new students group held a news conference today, that hopes to have the same impact that students in Quebec are having. We find out what they have to overcome first, next. Listen (runs 6:41)

Learn about raising Monarch butterflies in your back yard. We talk to the author of the book "How To Raise Monarch Butterflies: A Step by Step Guide for Kids" Listen (runs 5:39)

Hwy. 407 is pushing east. And Here and Now looked into out how the highway extension could change the face of the communities it touches. Listen (runs 7:42)

What's as Canadian as Tim Horton's, maple syrup, and canoeing...but is also illegal in Toronto? We'll find out - as well as what's being done to change it - with City Counc. Josh Matlow. Listen (runs 6:35)

The majority of turtle species here in Ontario are at risk . We find out why and what's being done about it. Listen (runs 6:06)

Prince Charles and Camilla have their fans, but others might wonder what difference the monarchy makes in this town. So this afternoon, His Royal Highness stopped by two Toronto charities -- the Yonge Street Mission and "U For Change." Both visits highlighted the Prince's charity efforts in our country -- where he has his own organization called the Prince's Charities Canada. Joining Here and Now in studio was Matthew Rowe.He's with the Prince's Charities Canada and has been following the royal couple on their tour. Listen (runs 6:04)

Climbing Mount Everest is no longer just for the pros. We talk to a senior editor and travel advisor with "Outpost Magazine" about what's involved in making such a climb. Listen (runs 6:57)

It was going to be an adventure of a lifetime, but an attempt to climb Mount Everest has taken the life of a Toronto woman. Wei Chen spoke with Dan Mallory from Barrie who summitted Everest a few years ago about the challenge and dangers of making the trek. Listen (runs 6:18)

It's been said all the world's a stage, but for performance artist Aimee Henny Brown, her stage is actually a VIA rail cas. She's taking her theatre to the audience, rather than having them come to her. She spoke to guest host Wei Chen about Overland Station: Par Voie De Terre. Listen (runs 5:46)