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Q | Feb 28, 2013
Giorgi Gogia, from Human Rights Watch, on how a novel about a friendship between two Azerbaijani men and their Armenian neighbours made the author a target in his own country. Legendary Canadian comedian Martin Short on his life, career and unique role promoting Canadian talent. Writer Peter Frase on defending rude service.
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The Current | Feb 28, 2013
Head to YouTube and you can watch dozens of scenarios to a problem with older or elderly drivers. Statistically,drivers aged 80-plus almost have the accident rate of the most dangerous driving demographic ... the under 24s. And in Sudbury they are the target of a police tip-line urging other drivers to call in to report any seemingly erratic or dangerous elderly driver. Simple public safety in action? Or age discrimination?
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Mainstreet NS | Mar 1, 2013
A team led by our oceans guy, Boris Worm, has found that about 100 million sharks die every year, and the biggest preventable culprit is fishing. He explains the significance of his finding.
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And the Winner Is | Feb 26, 2013
As a boy in pre-war Austria, Georg Tintner played the piano, sang with the Vienna Boys Choir, and composed his own music. By the time World War Two broke out, he was also a conductor. But Georg Tintner was a conductor with Jewish roots. And so, after the Anschluss in 1938, he was fired. By 1942, Mr. Tintner made his way to New Zealand, and for the better part of the next forty-five years of his life, he served as a conductor across New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. But in 1987, he moved to Halifax, where he would leave his mark as the conductor of Symphony Nova Scotia. He died in Halifax on October 2, 1999.
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Tapestry | Feb 22, 2013
We take a look at how doubt and skepticism can be essential ingredients to faith. Mary meets Rabbi Rami Shapiro - a rabbi who says he isn't religious, but rather a curious, holy rascal. She also talks to Michael Shermer, the founder of Skeptic Magazine. He's held his own against Deepak Chopra in a go round on consciousness and quantum physics.
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May 23, 2013 | 5:50Here and Now Toronto Rescued Food AudioHere and Now Toronto Rescued Food May 23, 2013 | 5:50WEB: Last week, a crowd gathered in Flemingdon Park, next to Playground Paradise and the community garden, to pick up some fresh fruit and vegetables. It was a farmers' market with a twist, run by the not for profit organization Second Harvest. They team up with local community groups to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables that have been collected at the Ontario Food Terminal and rescued from the landfill to people who otherwise wouldn't have easy access to these healthy foods. Our food columnist Sarah Elton spoke with Tonia Krauser from Second Harvest as well as one of the market's clients about the difference this project is making.
Mar 1, 2013 | 5:21Here and Now Toronto Why ETFO is Continuing Its Work Action AudioHere and Now Toronto Why ETFO is Continuing Its Work Action Mar 1, 2013 | 5:21While high school students will soon have their field trips and after school clubs back, children in the elementary student will continue to face a lack of extra-curricular activities. Late yesterday, the president of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario announced that he's asking his members to continue their work action. To explain why, we heard from Sam Hammond.
Feb 28, 2013 | 5:18Here and Now Toronto Kevin O'Leary's Cold, Hard Truth AudioHere and Now Toronto Kevin O'Leary's Cold, Hard Truth Feb 28, 2013 | 5:18Some relationships could be getting in the way of you -- and your money. That's what Dragon's Den star Kevin O'Leary has to say in his new book Cold Hard Truth: On Men, Women & Money. We heard from him.
Feb 27, 2013 | 5:27Here and Now Toronto Savings for Retirement AudioHere and Now Toronto Savings for Retirement Feb 27, 2013 | 5:27This year's RRSP deadline is fast approaching. But according to our business columnist Donna Guzik, most people aren't saving enough for their golden years. She talked about an idea that sees the government intervening.
Feb 27, 2013 | 6:14Here and Now Toronto Food Column: Elton on Artisanal Bread AudioHere and Now Toronto Food Column: Elton on Artisanal Bread Feb 27, 2013 | 6:14At any supermarket in the city these days, you'll find all sorts of bread. There's olive boule, multigrain, baguettes--breads that the signs and the packaging call "artisan bread." We've gone way beyond sliced bread in Toronto.
But is this bread really worthy of the artisan label? Is there real artisan bread in our city? Our food columnist Sarah Elton told us the story behind the bread and found out that artisan really means par baked. That is bread that is partially baked in an industrial facility, flash frozen, and then shipped to the supermarket where the baking is finished and the loaf is sold as fresh, artisan bread. She talked more about this.
Feb 26, 2013 | 5:52Here and Now Toronto Curious City: Consulting Students and Youth About the TTC AudioHere and Now Toronto Curious City: Consulting Students and Youth About the TTC Feb 26, 2013 | 5:52The TTC's youngest riders don't have much of a say when it comes to the service they're receiving. Which is why Matt Blackett, our Curious City columnist says it's time the TTC develop a youth advisory council. He explained his idea.
Feb 25, 2013 | 7:04Here and Now Toronto Lieutenant-Governor Guest Stars on "Murdoch Mysteries" AudioHere and Now Toronto Lieutenant-Governor Guest Stars on "Murdoch Mysteries" Feb 25, 2013 | 7:04Before he was Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, His Honour David Onley was a well-known figure on television. He's returning to his roots tonight, on CBC's "Murdoch Mysteries." He spoke about portraying one of his predecessors.
Feb 25, 2013 | 5:55Here and Now Toronto Preventing Childhood Obesity AudioHere and Now Toronto Preventing Childhood Obesity Feb 25, 2013 | 5:55Don't blame food industry marketers, if you're child's overweight. Blame public institutions. Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, an Ottawa-based family doctor and world-renowned expert on obesity explained why.
Feb 22, 2013 | 6:41Here and Now Toronto An Unusual Oscar-Nominated Star AudioHere and Now Toronto An Unusual Oscar-Nominated Star Feb 22, 2013 | 6:41The GTA will be represented at this Sunday's Academy Awards. A local star is part of the Oscar-nominated film, "The Life of Pi". We heard about him from the owner of the Bowmanville Zoo, Mike Hackenberger.
Feb 22, 2013 | 5:55Here and Now Toronto Public HS teachers drop protest AudioHere and Now Toronto Public HS teachers drop protest Feb 22, 2013 | 5:55Annie Kidder, of People for Education, gives her thoughts on what prompted public high school teachers to resume after school activities.
Feb 21, 2013 | 7:10Here and Now Toronto "Sticks and Stones" A New Book About Bullying AudioHere and Now Toronto "Sticks and Stones" A New Book About Bullying Feb 21, 2013 | 7:10Mean girls are more than a Tina Fey movie. The culture of bullying seems way too pervasive and begs the question, can empathy be taught? Emily Bazelon is the author of a new book on bullying, Sticks and Stones. She shared her thoughts.
Feb 20, 2013 | 6:45Here and Now Toronto New Book for Young Adults - Hooked: When Addiction Hits Home AudioHere and Now Toronto New Book for Young Adults - Hooked: When Addiction Hits Home Feb 20, 2013 | 6:45Many children live with a relative who struggles with addiction issues. A new book shares some of their stories, to help others in similar circumstances. The author, Chloe Shantz-Hilkes who wrote "Hooked: When Addiction Hits Home" joined us for a conversation.
Feb 20, 2013 | 6:25Here and Now Toronto The Reel Artists Film Festival AudioHere and Now Toronto The Reel Artists Film Festival Feb 20, 2013 | 6:25What goes through an artist's mind is the theme behind a unique film festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Ann Webb, founder of The Reel Artists Film Festival talked about why movies about the visual arts matter.
Feb 19, 2013 | 6:16Here and Now Toronto Office of Religious Freedom AudioHere and Now Toronto Office of Religious Freedom Feb 19, 2013 | 6:16Canada has a new Office of Religious Freedom, but is it something this country really needs? It's a question Jonathan Malloy answered. He's the Chair of Carleton University's Political Science Department, and specializes in religion and politics.
Feb 15, 2013 | 5:43Here and Now Toronto Why Cyclists Should be Allowed to Bike in Pairs AudioHere and Now Toronto Why Cyclists Should be Allowed to Bike in Pairs Feb 15, 2013 | 5:43Daisy had a bicycle built for two, but some Toronto cyclists are calling upon the City to let them ride two-by-two. Jeremy Axon is the co-owner of Urbane Cyclist. He explained why.
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