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Here and Now Toronto | Feb 20, 2013 | 6:45

New Book for Young Adults - Hooked: When Addiction Hits Home

Many 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.

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Here and Now Toronto - Rescued FoodMay 23, 2013 | 5:50Here and Now Toronto Rescued Food Audio
Here 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.
Here and Now Toronto - When to Test For Genetic DiseaseMay 14, 2013 | 7:38Here and Now Toronto When to Test For Genetic Disease Audio
Here and Now Toronto When to Test For Genetic Disease May 14, 2013 | 7:38Angelina Jolie's decision to talk about her genetic risks for developing cancer has many wondering what lies within their genes. Suzanne Kamel-Reid is the Head of Molecular Diagnostics at University Health Network. She talked about when to test.
Here and Now Toronto - House Doctor: Goldman on Medical TrainingMay 13, 2013 | 5:51Here and Now Toronto House Doctor: Goldman on Medical Training Audio
Here and Now Toronto House Doctor: Goldman on Medical Training May 13, 2013 | 5:51When it comes to recruiting young doctors, most medical schools look for brains. But our house doctor Brian Goldman says schools on the leading edge are looking for candidates with heart.
Here and Now Toronto - Poetry In VoiceMay 13, 2013 | 6:46Here and Now Toronto Poetry In Voice Audio
Here and Now Toronto Poetry In Voice May 13, 2013 | 6:46In an era of communicating with 140 characters, some Canadian high school students are expressing themselves through poetry. We heard Anthony De Sa is a teacher librarian at Michael Power/St. Joseph Secondary School. Pearl Zaki is a Grade 11 student.
Here and Now Toronto - A New Kind of Bank Hold-UpMay 10, 2013 | 5:35Here and Now Toronto A New Kind of Bank Hold-Up Audio
Here and Now Toronto A New Kind of Bank Hold-Up May 10, 2013 | 5:35Cyber hackers stole 45 million dollars from ATMs around the globe - and it only took them hours. David Skillicorn is a Professor with the Queen's University School of Computing. He talked about this new type of bank robbery.
Here and Now Toronto - Food Column: Elton on Better Hospital FoodMay 8, 2013 | 6:03Here and Now Toronto Food Column: Elton on Better Hospital Food Audio
Here and Now Toronto Food Column: Elton on Better Hospital Food May 8, 2013 | 6:03The Hospital for Sick Children is embarking on a new project -- to improve the food it offers. Our food columnist Sarah Elton talked to us about The Blue Fig, a new Middle Eastern restaurant that makes meals from scratch.
Here and Now Toronto - Paul HendersonMay 8, 2013 | 5:12Here and Now Toronto Paul Henderson Audio
Here and Now Toronto Paul Henderson May 8, 2013 | 5:12Hard to believe it was over 40 years ago when hockey legend Paul Henderson scored the winning goals in the Canada-Russia series. The former Leaf has gone onto face bigger battles since then. He talked about his life... and the play-offs.
Here and Now Toronto - Andrea Horwath Asks For More Budget ConcessionsMay 8, 2013 | 6:38Here and Now Toronto Andrea Horwath Asks For More Budget Concessions Audio
Here and Now Toronto Andrea Horwath Asks For More Budget Concessions May 8, 2013 | 6:38Provincial NDP leader Andrea Horwath hasn't decided if she's going to support the Liberal's latest budget. She's still deliberating... and requesting more concessions. She explained why.
Here and Now Toronto - Helping to Assess Older DriversMay 7, 2013 | 6:30Here and Now Toronto Helping to Assess Older Drivers Audio
Here and Now Toronto Helping to Assess Older Drivers May 7, 2013 | 6:30Deciding when an elderly person should give up driving can be a challenge. Which is why researchers are trying to find ways to help doctors assess who should and should no longer be on the road. Brenda Vrkljan from McMaster explained.
Here and Now Toronto - Unearthing a New DinosaurMay 7, 2013 | 6:24Here and Now Toronto Unearthing a New Dinosaur Audio
Here and Now Toronto Unearthing a New Dinosaur May 7, 2013 | 6:24A new species of dinosaur has been found in Alberta, thanks to the work of scientists at the Royal Ontario Museum. Dr. David Evans heads up dinosaur research. He visited our studio to talk about the find.
Here and Now Toronto - The Leafs Under Pressure on Home IceMay 6, 2013 | 7:50Here and Now Toronto The Leafs Under Pressure on Home Ice Audio
Here and Now Toronto The Leafs Under Pressure on Home Ice May 6, 2013 | 7:50The biggest hockey game to hit this town in 9 years happens tonight --game 3 of the playoffs between the Leafs and the Bruins. What kind of pressure are the Leafs feeling on home ice? Paul Dennis is a sports psychologist. He shared his insight.
Here and Now Toronto - Song Of The Week: AbdominalMay 6, 2013 | 6:36Here and Now Toronto Song Of The Week: Abdominal Audio
Here and Now Toronto Song Of The Week: Abdominal May 6, 2013 | 6:36Rapper Abdominal has found an unlikely new partner -- his mom, Sharon Singer. They joined us with their track, "Courage" for our Song of The Week.
Here and Now Toronto - Cuts to Auto Insurance RatesApr 30, 2013 | 6:07Here and Now Toronto Cuts to Auto Insurance Rates Audio
Here and Now Toronto Cuts to Auto Insurance Rates Apr 30, 2013 | 6:07The insurance industry wants to put the brakes on newly announced cuts by the provincial government to auto insurance rates. Ralph Palumbo is vice president - Ontario for the Insurance Bureau of Canada. He explained why.
Here and Now Toronto - Scarborough Subway Dream Gets New LifeApr 29, 2013 | 7:13Here and Now Toronto Scarborough Subway Dream Gets New Life Audio
Here and Now Toronto Scarborough Subway Dream Gets New Life Apr 29, 2013 | 7:13A group of west Toronto councillors is hoping to get the dream of a subway line through Scarborough back on track. Scarborough Southwest Counc. Gary Crawford explains why.
Here and Now Toronto - Transit Tax Not Needed: Counc. FordApr 26, 2013 | 9:11Here and Now Toronto Transit Tax Not Needed: Counc. Ford Audio
Here and Now Toronto Transit Tax Not Needed: Counc. Ford Apr 26, 2013 | 9:11Mayor Rob Ford's brother, City Counc. Doug Ford, explains why he believes a new transit tax is unwarranted and unnecessary.

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