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EPISODE · Oct 9, 2025 · 49 MIN

Why Did a Toronto School Play "O Canada" in Arabic?

from Fight Back with Libby Znaimer · host Zoomer Podcast Network

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: SPEED CAMERAS & TORONTO SCHOOL PLAYS "O CANADA" IN ARABIC Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak of Ward 6 York Centre and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis. Earl Haig, a TDSB school, is facing major backlash including from Ontario Minister of Education Paul Calandra after it played "O Canada" in Arabic on the anniversary of October 7th. Meanwhile, we get reaction to the latest developments on speed cameras--an issue that Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Premier Doug Ford disagree on. ISRAEL AND HAMAS REACH AN AGREEMENT: WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR Libby Znaimer is joined by Professor Gabriel Ben Dor, who teaches National Security and Political science at the University of Haifa and was formerly the head of the university's program for national security studies.  Israel and Hamas have reportedly reached an agreement that will see the return of all the hostages (dead and alive) that are currently being held in Gaza. This is a rapidly developing story. WHAT WILL BE THE FATE OF THE WHALES AT MARINELAND?  Libby Znaimer is joined by Lori Marino, Founder and President of the Whale Sanctuary Project, and Erin Ryan, Wildlife Campaign Manager of World Animal Protection. What will the fate of Marineland's 30 Beluga whales be, and why has this become a point of issue between the company and the government? We get the latest reaction.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: SPEED CAMERAS & TORONTO SCHOOL PLAYS "O CANADA" IN ARABIC Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak of Ward 6 York Centre and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis. Earl Haig, a TDSB school, is facing major backlash including from Ontario Minister of Education Paul Calandra after it played "O Canada" in Arabic on the anniversary of October 7th. Meanwhile, we get reaction to the latest developments on speed cameras--an issue that Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Premier Doug Ford disagree on. ISRAEL AND HAMAS REACH AN AGREEMENT: WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR Libby Znaimer is joined by Professor Gabriel Ben Dor, who teaches National Security and Political science at the University of Haifa and was formerly the head of the university's program for national security studies.  Israel and Hamas have reportedly reached an agreement that will see the return of all the hostages (dead and alive) that are currently being held in Gaza. This is a rapidly developing story. WHAT WILL BE THE FATE OF THE WHALES AT MARINELAND?  Libby Znaimer is joined by Lori Marino, Founder and President of the Whale Sanctuary Project, and Erin Ryan, Wildlife Campaign Manager of World Animal Protection. What will the fate of Marineland's 30 Beluga whales be, and why has this become a point of issue between the company and the government? We get the latest reaction.

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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: SPEED CAMERAS & TORONTO SCHOOL PLAYS "O CANADA" IN ARABIC Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak of Ward 6 York Centre and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis. Earl Haig, a...

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