Joining us – authors and politicians …community builders and a Canadian music legend and hometown hero.

Christian Wehrli has organized a very special walk called the Fairly Trail Walk for Esther and is raising funds for children's books in local libraries in honour of his late sister.

We have Dennis Bulani, a Saskatchewan farmer and author who wrote the book - 'What a Farmer Wants You to Know aboutC Food’. Dennis discusses why you should have confidence in the food in stores.

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Alex Lombardi, the chair of ‘hike for hospice’ of Hospice Vaughan shares here plans for the hike, the unique service hospice care provides to end-of-life clients and why she is motivated to lead this event.

Newmarket Mayor John Taylor invites residents to have their voices heard through a survey about a snow removal pilot project

Jack Mancini reports on great spots in York Region to explore and get active.

And, we are big fans of this great Canadian artist Michael Hanson is an epic drummer and founding member of legendary rock band Glass Tiger. Michael’s a Newmarket resident too and new inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame …and he is on the show!!

Our guests on the show include:

Josh Landau, Director of Government Relations, Ontario, with the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs who speaks with us about the rise in hate crimes in the GTA.

Ken Campbell, award winning hockey writer who cuts through the noise surrounding the Maple Leafs heartbreaking, gut-wrenching, and hope dashing loss in game seven

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Mark Kahan from the Canadian Cancer Society with details on the incredible ‘Wheels of Hope’ program, how its helping cancer patients …and how you can get involved

The Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region and South Simcoe has declared a bold new objective – find a Cure for mental illness. We talk with CEO Rebecca Shields about this extraordinary goal.

Markham’s proposed transportation master plan aims to cut commute times and reduce frustration too. Transportation lead Samson Wat joins with an update on how ‘the plan’ is progressing.

And hometown ‘McPride’ for McDonald’s franchise -o wners in Markham who were all smiles on Mchappy Day. We’ll tell you why!

Today – we cover some of the stories that made headlines this week along with a great lineup of guests including:

Nicholas Jennings, music journalist, historian and board member for the Toronto Music Experience who speaks to us about the launch of this project.

Ontario minister of municipal affairs and housing, Rob Flack, who will share details of a new act designed to cut red tape and speed up home construction.

Plus, Karen Todd, Executive Director of the York Region non-profit Bridgenorth, tells us how her organization works with people caught in the sex trade industry.

Ben Eisen, Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute and co-author of Ontario’s Economy is Broken, explains why our province has experienced a longer and deeper period of stagnation than the rest of Canada, a timely conversation with the latest Ontario budget, tabled this past week.

We meet incredible athlete and gold medallist (and York Region resident) Paul Rosen , who reached the Paralympic podium after losing his leg in a hockey injury. Paul’s resilience has been tested …again …and he’ll share his story.

Laura Mirabella from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection has details on a new exhibit and on York Region’s event of the year, Moonlight Gala 2025.

And 1059’s Jack Mancini has what’s open and closed this Victoria Day Long Weekend plus a fantastic deal from Presto …and where to watch the fireworks.