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Thursday: 360 Ways to Slash the Deficit

Economist Don Drummond has come up with more than 360 recommendations on how to cut provincial government spending.

Don Drummond, chair of the Commission on the Reform of Ontario's Public Services, will be taking your calls from 12 to 1.

To join the on-air conversation, dial 1-888-817-8995 

Giving Police Access to Your IP Address?

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Hear why police say they need it; why a privacy commissoner is worried; and your calls on the Federal Government's "The Protecting Children From Internet Predators Act."

Our guests are Kingston Police Chief Steve Tanner, the first vice-president of the Ontario Association of Chiefs; and Ken Anderson, Ontario's Assistant Privacy Commissioner.

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Investment Advice

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The straight goods from The Globe and Mail's Personal Finance Columnist Rob Carrick, author of Rob Carrick's Guide to What's Good, Bad and Downright Awful in Canadian Investments Today.

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Wifi in Schools: Dangerous or Harmless?

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The Catholic teachers' union says wifi in schools is a potential hazard.

Public Health Ontario, an agency of the provincial government, says it's safe.

But some parents aren't so sure. When we opened the lines, we heard from callers who are pulling their children from school because of it.

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Sex Coach Trina Read

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You love each other. You've been together for years. But what was once so hot is gone.

Sex coach Trina Read and author of  Till Sex Do Us Part: Make Your Married Sex Irresistible on how to turn your sex from awkward to awesome.

CLICK HERE to find out more about our guest.

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Toronto R and B singer Melanie Fiona wins 2 Grammys

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Teetering in heels and a long dress, she barely made it to the stage in time to accept her award. But never mind, music journalist Ryan Patrick says Melanie Fiona's win at the Grammys is BIG.

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Could the crime bill mean more criminals go free?

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Kerry-Lynne Findaly, Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Minister of Justice, responds to the Canadian Bar Associations' prediction that mandatory minimum sentences will result in more trials, more court delays and criminals going free.

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Gardening: Valentines Day Flowers

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Florists' advice on Valentines' Day bouquets; plus your Valentines Day stories and advice from Ed Lawrence.

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Should front-line police officers carry tasers?

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Toronto's deputy police chief says stun guns could save lives and help police officers resolve things when mental illness makes a situation dangerous.

But Pat Capponi, co-chair of the Toronto Police Services' mental health sub-committee disagrees.

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Suing Family

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A judge called Roman Kaziuk an "out-and-out psychopath". He wiped out his mother's nest egg and broke her heart.

This recent case in Oakville may be an extreme example, but it is not uncommon for families to end up in court together.

Toronto lawyer James Morton answers your questions about suing family. 

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