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Here and Now
with Gill Deacon

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

Join Here and Now's new permanent host Gill Deacon for music, news, traffic and conversations on the topics that have Torontonians talking. It all starts at 3pm and continues until 6pm on 99.1 FM in Toronto.

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Holding Off on Jets at City Centre Airport

A report by Transport Action Ontario suggests City Council HOLD OFF on a decision about bringing jets into the Island airport. Gordon Woodmansey is the author of the report. Listen audio (runs 5:52)

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Meet Katsura Sunshine

How does a guy from Toronto become a stage superstar in Japan? By mastering one of the country's most revered traditions. Meet Katsura Sunshine, also known as Gregory Robic. Listen audio (runs 5:50)

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A Weekly Dose of Ritallin: Hockey and Hitting

Our house poet, Greg Frankson, was inspired to write about a hockey fight that left one player knocked out cold on the ice. Here he is with "A Weekly Dose of Ritallin". Listen audio (runs 6:09)

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Attack of the Midges

It's not the ants that are marching one by one here in Toronto. Other bugs are making themselves quite at home. David Sugarman, life sciences researcher from the Ontario Science Centre explained why midges are multiplying. Listen audio (runs 6:21)

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Rats!

Pest control expert Brad Gates explains how to cope with what he believes is a growing rat problem in the city. Listen audio (runs 9:26)

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To Fight or Not To Fight in Hockey

The NHL is back, and already there's talk about what can be done about fighting in hockey after last night's incident in Montreal. Adam Proteau is a columnist with The Hockey News. He share his thoughts. Listen audio (runs 5:36)

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Diversecity Fellow

Toronto is a city full of people with great ideas. Over the next year, some of them will be sharing theirs as part of a unique fellowship that's developing the next generation of leaders. Tawanda Chirenda is a DiverseCity Fellow. He spoke with Gill. Listen audio (runs 6:19)

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Managing the Expectations of Leafs Nations

Being a part of Leafs Nation is an emotional roller coaster that usually ends in disappointment, so how can we better cope with that disappointment as we begin another season tonight? Here and Now contributor Jason Osler dropped by with an answer. Listen audio (runs 5:02)

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Pan-Am Expenses. The CEO Responds

A $1.89 for a beverage. Ninety-one cents for a parking fee. The provincial government continues to ask questions about why Pan-Am executives charged taxpayers for questionable expenses. CEO Ian Troop spoke with Gill. Listen audio (runs 7:23)

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What Big Events Mean For Toronto

Toronto jumped through hoops and scored... The NBA All-Stars Tournament will be held here in 2016. David Whitaker, president and CEO of Tourism Toronto spoke to Gill about what big events do for our city, both locally and on the world stage. Listen audio (runs 6:14)

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