Ontario Today Phone-Ins

Callers share their experiences getting GLP-1 medications including the new generic Ozempic and we hear from endocrinologist Dr. Tamara Spaic with St. Joseph's Health Care London.

Your stories about why some boys are lagging behind their female peers in school with Louis Volante, a distinguished professor of educational studies at Brock University. Also joining us for his take is Carl James, Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora at York University.

David Shellnutt, the Biking Lawyer, talks about the province's proposed changes to e-bikes and callers weigh in. We also hear from Michael Pasquali, founder of the Canadian Electric Bicycle Association and owner of an e-bike shop.

Callers tell us how they have managed to snag seats for a game, and we hear from Simon Houpt, The Globe and Mail's reporter who covers the business side of sports.

Paul Zammit starts the conversations talking about invasive plants to watch for in the gardens this year, then takes your calls. Paul is a professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.

We hear from truck drivers and other road users about a recent auditor general's report that found big gaps in the way commercial truck drivers are trained in Ontario. OUr guest is Shelley Walker, a long-time truck driver and CEO of the Women's Trucking Federation of Canada.

Dermatologist Dr. Mark Kirchhof, president of the Canadian Dermatology Association, hears your stories. 

Collective efforts to pull our attention back from our devices and the multi-billion dollar engineering devoted to keeping us locked in. Our guest is D. Graham Burnett, calls it human fracking. He is co-editor and co-author of Attensity!: A Manifesto of the Attention Liberation Movement. 

Health authorities around the world are watching two outbreaks unfold -- an outbreak of Hantavirus and an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo. We dig into the risk and we hear your questions about the diseases. Our guest is Toronto infectious disease specialist Dr. Allison McGeer.

May long weekend is often a busy one for gardeners, adding plants to gardens and pots for the summer ahead. Paul shares some tips on how to care for our new plant friends and takes your gardening questions. Paul Zammit is a professor of horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College.

With skyrocketing costs and airline fuel shortages, Ontarians share the sacrifices and corners cut, but also alternatives that are saving summer. Hear their stories with tips and hacks from the CAA's Kaitlynn Furse. 

Intimate stories with Globe and Mail investigative reporter, Kathryn Blaze Baum, who has just published a book about her personal journey: In Fertility: The Story of a Miracle and the Big Business Behind It. 

Municipalities in Ontario are considering crackdowns on panhandling in some intersections. You weigh in with Kaite Burkholder Harris, co-chair of the Ontario Alliance to End Homelessness, and we hear from Windsor Coun. Renaldo Agostino.

After two Burlington women were found guilty in the murder of a 12-year-old boy and the torture of his brother in their care, we hear from the province's former child and youth advocate, Irwin Elman and we hear from Children's Aid Society worker Mel Barnett. 

Paul Zammit starts the conversation talking about the plants you can grow to save money on food costs. Paul is a professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College.

Callers share their views on the province's decision to expand enforcement against drug use on Ontario's major public transit systems. Andrew Pulsifer, executive director of TTCRiders hears your stories.  

Just before Mother's day, Ontario parents describe their challenges with guest Erica Djossa, author of the book: "Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More."

With rising gas AND grocery costs and out-of-reach home prices, we hear from people about the struggle to reach or maintain their dream of middle class life with Paul Kershaw, founder of Generation Squeeze. 

From her international work, to her review of the Canadian military, and more, we hear from people who share their experiences working with Louise Arbour. Our guest is CBC Parliament Hill senior writer Aaron Wherry. 

The federal government has introduced an incentive program for employers and young people interested in the career.

From perennials that are peak performers to the latest tools and gadgets, our gardening expert Paul Zammit shares some top picks for moms with green thumbs.

A flip-flop on the purchase of a jet and other political challenges is the backdrop to falling poll numbers for Doug Ford and the party. Toronto Star Queen's Park bureau chief Rob Benzie hears from PC supporters.  

On May 1st people vying for a seat on council or school board can start filing their nomination papers. The President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario hears their stories. 

Your stories with Dr. Peter Selby, physician and lead in the development of chat bots for mental health at the Intrepid Lab at the Centre for Addication and Mental Health. 

A new report from Statistics Canada suggests one in three recent immigrants with postsecondary qualifications reported being overqualified for their job. While improving, it's still much higher than other Canadians. We hear your stories with Rupa Banerjee, Canada Research Chair in the Economic Inclusion of Canada's Immigrants.

Canada's Taxpayers' Ombudsperson Francois Boileau responds to your experiences and frustrations.