Zoomer Week in Review

November 10 2024-HOW TRUMP MAY SHAPE CANADA'S TIES WITH THE U.S. & THE 2024 SILVER CROSS MOTHER ON REMEMBRANCE DAY The consensus is that Donald Trump's resounding victory will have a huge impact on everything from the price of groceries to the Western alliance. I talked with Conservative strategist Will Stewart about how Canada’s place in the world may shift with the new US administration. And Maureen Anderson lost both her sons because of their military service although they died years later. Sgt Ron Anderson took his own life and Sgt. Ryan Anderson died of an overdose after suffering from PTSD. I talked with Maureen, this year’s Silver Cross Mother, as she prepared for Remembrance Day.

November 3 2024-The Only Canadian Hostage Still Being Held by Hamas & Continuing the Dialogue About Women's Rights Judih Weinstein, a 70 year old Canadian-born Senior and her 72-year-old husband Gadi were murdered by Hamas terrorists while on their morning walk on Oct. 7, 2023, in Southern Israel. Their bodies are still being held in Gaza. Judih is the only Canadian hostage still being held by Hamas. Their daughter, Iris, lived a nightmare not knowing if her parents were alive or dead for an agonizing 83 days. Now, she wants answers from the Canadian government to act and secure justice for Canadians targeted by Hamas and is suing a number of terrorist organizations including Hamas and Samidoun. We reached Iris Weinstein Haggai in Ottawa. And For two decades, journalist and author Elizabeth Renzetti has written about women’s rights and has just penned a new book on the subject called "What She Said: Conversations About ­Equality". She writes about women’s rights being rolled back around the world and the continuing injustices like violence, loss of reproductive rights and misogyny but urges us all to keep the faith and continue the dialogue.

October 27 2024-Dr. Jane Philpott Wants to Fix Primary Care in Ontario & Exploring the Origin Story of Poutine Former federal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott will head a new provincial health team with the goal of connecting every person in Ontario with a primary care provider in the next five years. She’ll step down as dean of Queen’s University Health Sciences to begin her new role December 1st. Some estimate there were more than 2.5 million without a family doctor, and other studies peg that number even higher at over 6 million. Up to now, reforms haven’t fixed the crisis in healthcare and we reached Dr. Philpott to find out why she claims to have the answer. And It’s french fries smothered in gravy and cheese curds but where did this food combination originate and why is the world now becoming obsessed with this Canadian cuisine? Journalist and author Justin Giovannetti Lamothe explores all these questions in his new book Poutine: A Deep-Fried Road Trip of Discovery that takes the reader on a Québécois culinary journey to find the roots of this popular food.

October 20 2024-Challenge for Older Canadians Accessing Primary Care & A New Catalogue on Painter Jack Bush Many older Canadians are struggling to get the healthcare they need. And a new report by the National Institute on Ageing is sounding the alarm, finding access to a primary care physician may be even worse than previously understood. The NIA finds that nearly 5 million Canadians 50 and older are without primary healthcare and, with an aging population, it will only get worse unless the problem is remedied. We reached Natalie Iciaszczyk, a research program manager at the National Institute on Ageing. And He was Canada’s most internationally acclaimed artist of the 20th century. And now, a new catalogue on abstract painter and founding member of the Painters 11 Jack Bush has been produced. Written by Sarah Stanners, who has published widely on modern and contemporary art, this four box set is the first full biography of the artist, tracing his life from birth to death. We reached art historian Sarah Stanners who is an Adjunct Professor of Art History at the University of Toronto.

October 13 2024-Marc Garneau's "A Most Extraordinary Ride" & Preventing Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery He made history as the first Canadian to fly in outer space. Then he notched another first - becoming the first astronaut to be elected as a Member of Parliament. Marc Garneau went on to serve in cabinet through some of the biggest events of the past decade. He came to our Liberty Village studio to talk about his memoir, “A Most Extraordinary Ride.” And It is a common but debilitating complication after breast cancer surgery. Persistent pain prevents patients from getting back to work and resuming normal life. And it is becoming a larger problem, as more and more people survive breast cancer. Local researcher and pain specialist Dr. James Khan is launching a world-wide study to test the best ways to prevent and treat it.

October 6 2024-Amir Tibon Recounts the October 7th Massacre and his Rescue Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas massacre. For the most part, we have been dealing with the fallout from that terrible event, the war, the fate of the hostages, the displacement and destruction and the worldwide rise in anti-Semitism. I talked with journalist Amir Tibon, author of The Gates of Gaza: A Story of Betrayal, Survival, and Hope, who spent that terrible and terrifying day with his family in his border kibbutz safe room - here is his story.

September 29 2024-Donating the Brain for Research & Cooking for the Holidays Ontario’s Minister of Sport, Neil Lumsden, has made a commitment to donate his brain to research after he dies. The 10-year CFL veteran and four-time Grey Cup champion is one of several former football players making that legacy through the Concussion Legacy Foundation. I talked with about what he hopes this will accomplish. AND How do famous chefs cook at home and can we do the same as we prepare special meals for Thanksgiving or the Jewish new year? The answer is yes and there are tips, tricks, and recipes in Zahav Home: Cooking for Friends & Family -the book celebrity chef Michael Solomonov cooked when he had to cook at home during the pandemic.

September 22 2024-Exploding Pagers in Lebanon & AI Saving Lives in Hospitals The use of pagers and walkie talkies may seem like a relic from the 1990’s but in Lebanon, this week, they were the targets of an entirely new level of electronic sabotage. Over two days, thousands of devices carried by Hezbollah terrorists exploded. Israel is presumed to be behind the attack. We spoke with Dr. Amos Guiora, a Law Professor at the University of Utah and former legal advisor to the IDF in Gaza. AND It’s an AI early-warning system that can save lives in hospital. The technology called Chartwatch, predicts which patients are at risk of deteriorating while in hospital and a new study from St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto found it was associated with a 26% decrease in unexpected deaths. We talked with lead author and internist Dr. Amol Verma.

September 15 2024- Athletic Fundraising Events vs. Traditional Galas & When Is It The Right Time To Take Your CPP? This morning the annual Terry Fox Run is underway with 15,000 participants here in Toronto and many more across the country. Last weekend, The Princess Margaret's Walk to End Cancer raised a record 3.5M with 1500 walkers. As fundraisers recover from Covid, athletic participation events are eclipsing traditional galas more than ever. I talked with Steve Merker, Vice President Corporate and Community Partnerships, PMCF, and co-founder of Ride to Conquer Cancer. And It’s one of the most critical financial decisions Zoomers face, and most of us don’t give it the attention it deserves. The decision about when to take CPP will affect your finances for decades and you can collect a great deal more if you defer it from the age of 65 to the age of 70. Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald, is the Director of Financial Security Research of the National institute on Ageing and she looked at the reason why more people don’t do that.

September 8 2024-On the Road with The Beatles & It's Arthritis Awareness Month It’s been 60 years since Beatlemania gripped the world. And one man..then a reporter with the London Daily Express..spent six weeks of unrestricted access to the fab four during their iconic 1964 North American tour. In his book ‘The Beatles And Me On Tour- 60th Anniversary Edition’ Ivor Davis recalls his life on the road, serving up the stories behind the stories. We reached author Ivor Davis at his home in Southern California. And Cutting-edge research is helping the over 6 million Canadians who suffer from arthritis, find some life changing relief. But, arthritis remains the leading cause of workplace disability in Canada, impacting sleep, mental health, physical activity, and more. We speak with Dr. Megan Himmel, Rheumatologist with UHN’s Schroeder Arthritis Institute.

September 1 2024-Tips For This Wasp Season & The "Grandma Babysitting Club" They seem to be everywhere this summer…unwanted guests at our backyard bbq’s, outdoor family gatherings forcing many of us indoors. Why so many wasps now, is there anything you can do to keep them away, and what should you do if you get stung? We posed these questions and more to Royal Ontario Museum’s entomology expert Antonia Guidotti. And An Ontario grandmother has come up with a novel approach to help families find temporary childcare. Since launching the ‘Grandma Babysitting Club’ earlier this year, founder Maria Martin has recruited six other Grandmas to the club offering in-home child care, with the goal of expanding the program. It has the added bonus of keeping the retirees young. We reached Maria Martin at her home in Kitchener.

August 25 2024-Wait Times for Surgery in Ontario & What Are We Agreeing to When We Click “I Agree” There is a staggering variation in wait times for elective surgery in Ontario. For cataract surgery for instance, it ranges from 15 days for some patients to 249 days for others. And it’s not just the difference from one hospital or clinic to another, but from surgeon to surgeon. I talked with Dr. David Urbach, head of surgery at Women’s College Hospital, and author of a study that tracked the time between a diagnosis and the date of surgery. And Thankfully Disney has backed off its bid to block a wrongful death lawsuit. But the entertainment giant had been claiming that a man could not sue it over the death of his wife because of terms he signed up to in a free trial of Disney+. But the question remains: what are we agreeing to when we click “I agree.” I talked with Technology analyst Carmi Levi.

August 18 2024-Professional Grief Counselling For The Loss Of A Pet & The Rich History Of The Noble Anchovy To take on ownership of a pet is to welcome a new, full-fledged member into your family, and there is an entire industry devoted to their care. With the strong emotional ties that bind people to pets, there is even professional help available to overcome the loss when they die. Certified pet grief counsellor Helen Goldberg helped us explore this service. And For something so small, they get a big reaction on both sides of the spectrum. Love 'em or leave 'em, anchovies have a rich, storied history dating back thousands of years. We caught up with author Christopher Beckman, who wrote the book on them.

August 11 2024-LTC Home Offering 24/7 Medical Record Access & How Flooding Can Damage Your Vehicle It’s believed to be a first in this country. A Toronto long-term care home is offering families direct access to their loved ones’ medical records 24 hours a day..the first not for profit to offer the service. Meighen Health Centre, run by the Canadian Salvation Army, reports that 84 percent of families are using the app regularly, cutting down on time spent calling staff about their loved ones. We reached Varsha Chaugai, a biomedical engineer in Ottawa and co-founder and CEO of Evoke Health. And Scenes of flooding and driver rescues on the DVP and other arteries this Summer come amid a record rainfall for July. And with climate change, comes a stark reminder of the dangers of heavy rainfall when travelling. For some tips on what to do if you’re caught in high rising water, we reached Shari Prymak, Senior Consultant with Car Help Canada.

August 4 2024-Are the Olympics Worth the Cost for Host Cities & How Olympics Will Impact Upcoming Tennis Tournament in Toronto Billions of people around the world are watching the Summer olympics in Paris. There’s no question the spectacle is entertaining and sometimes uplifting. But Sports Economist and senior lecturer Moshe Lander argues the games and similar events like the World cup do not deliver the benefits they promise to the locals who foot the bill. And, We’ve been talking about the perils of hosting a big international event like the Olympics. How does it compare to smaller annual events like the National bank Open Tennis set to start next week? The experts say those can make money and benefit the local economy because they come back to the same venue year after year. I talked with Tennis Canada CEO Gavin Ziv.

Toronto was already one of the most congested cities in the world, But the simultaneous construction projects now underway have made it unbearable. It takes hours more to commute on the Gardiner. Travel time has tripled along Spadina and it can take 40 minutes to drive a few blocks on the only road now open in and out of Liberty Village.  It may also be shortening our lives. I talked with Jeffrey Brook, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health. And Libby speaks with cyclist Lloyd Taylor about his journey with Parkinson's disease, how exercise has been helping to alleviate symptoms he deals with and how he is raising awareness about the benefits of movement and exercise through the Spinning Wheels cross-Canada relay.

July 21 2024- What a Trump Presidency Would Mean For Canada & Backlash From Overtourism What would a Donald Trump victory in the US mean for Canada? At this week’s Convention, Republican leaders blamed free trade for massive job losses in the American rust belt. And there’s the impact of trying to meet our NATO spending target and trying to compete with lower American taxes. Canadian politicians on all sides of the political spectrum are worried. I talked with Jack Mintz of the Macdonald Laurier Institute and the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy. And For most of us, it’s a great thing - the ability to get on a plane, to fulfill a bucket list item or capture the perfect Instagram shot by visiting one of the great cities of the world. But with tourism approaching record levels, the strain on local resources and residents is bringing a backlash. I asked Toronto Metropolitan University Hospitality Professor and author Rachel Dodds what we can and should do about it.

July 14 2024-What Ottawa Promised at the NATO Summit & The History of Our Obsession with Cats Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has finally announced that Canada intends to meet Nato’s 2% military spending target by 2032. The last minute announcement came after heavy criticism from allies at this week’s NATO summit in Washington. Libby Znaimer reached Prof. Stephen Saidman at the NATO Summit Expert Forum in Washington DC. And, Their antics take up a huge amount of bandwidth on the Internet and we are vastly amused at seeing them dressed as humans and doing human-like things. I am speaking , of course, about cats. But it wasn’t always this way. Cats were seen as common pests mainly useful for catching mice until the end of the 19th century. That’s when author and historian Kathryn Hughes says the great cat mania set in. Libby reached her in London to talk about her book, "Catland".

July 7 2024-Dan Hill Reflects On His Father's Legacy & Heritage Sites Lacking Safeguards In Canada The name of a Canadian human rights defender will appear on a Toronto public library after a six month renaming effort. It's another piece of Toronto that's been stripped of the Dundas name, joining Yonge Dundas Square, to be renamed Sankofa Square. This fall, the Jane Dundas branch will be named after the late Daniel G. Hill, a historian, writer, and activist who served as the inaugural director of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, later as commissioner. In the 90s, Hill was awarded the Order of Ontario and appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. We reached his son, Grammy and Juno award -winning artist Dan Hill. And Last month's devastating fire at Toronto's St. Anne’s Anglican Church is a cautionary tale about preserving historic buildings. Built between 1907 and 1908, the church did not have a sprinkler system to protect its collection of religious murals — including some by the Group of Seven — that have now been lost. Experts warn that hundreds if not thousands of churches across Canada are in the same predicament of lacking certain safeguards. We reached Deb Crawford, Chair of the Architectural Conservancy Ontario.

June 30 2024-Canada's Changing Population & New Biography Reflects on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Triumphs and Failures The number of Canadians 85 and older is expected to triple by the year 2073 to as many as 4.3 million. The projections released this week by Statistics Canada aso finds that the overall population could reach 63 million in half a century. Low birth rates mean migration will be the main driver of Canada's growth for the foreseeable future. We reached demographer Doug Norris who worries the trends will put added pressure on several fronts. And The triumphs and failures of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are chronicled in a new biography by award-winning journalist and author Stephen Maher. Maher spoke with over 200 insiders to reveal the public and private life of the man who’s led this country for nine years, chronicling the Liberals leader’s triumphs and failures. We reached Stephen Maher to talk about his book called Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau

June 23 2024-Best Before Dates & June is Migraine Awareness Month Best before dates are prompting Canadian consumers to throw away food, wasting up to $400 dollars worth of edible groceries each year. In financial terms, the value of this potentially rescuable food is an astonishing $49.5 billion. That's why there’s a new campaign called Look, Smell, Taste: Canada's Recipe for Reducing Food Waste as experts try to dispel the belief that ‘best before’ does not mean ‘bad after.’ We reached Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University to find out how it works. And June is Migraine Awareness month, and there’s a national campaign to offer more supportive working environments to the millions of Canadians living with the debilitating neurological disease. As a show of solidarity with sufferers, Canadians are encouraged to turn their out of office alert for four hours - which is the minimum duration of an average migraine headache. We reached Dr. Elizabeth Leroux, neurologist and founder of Migraine Canada to find out about the campaign and new treatment options available.

June 16 2024-B.C.'s Senior Advocate Is Championing the Rights of Canada's 65 + & This Canadian Zoomer Makes Miss Universe Pageant History He’s only been Seniors Advocate for B.C. for several months but Dan Levitt has been a champion for Seniors for years and, as you’ll hear, this acclaimed international speaker, elder care leader, writer and gerontologist has returned from New York where he attended the UN Summit on Ageing on behalf of all older Canadians. He spoke with Bob Komsic. And Regardless of what your take is on beauty pageants, the Miss Universe pageant-- the one Donald Trump co-owned from 1996 to 2015--has dropped its age requirement this year. For the first time in 72-years anyone over 28 is permitted be they married, pregnant, gay or trans. Lorraine Peters of New Brunswick will make history next month in Windsor when she becomes the oldest contestant at 58. She spoke with Bob Komsic.

Did you celebrate World Kindness day? And we have the latest on the deadly toll of drug-resistant infections.

A new book highlights a forgotten chapter of the Canadian Army’s Italian Campaign and a new film explores the life and work of Margaret Atwood

One of the most baffling unsolved murders in this country and a political post-mortem from a woman who blazed a trail in the political back rooms.

The votes were barely counted after this week's federal election before CARP issued a warning to the new government: The Zoomers advocacy group is demanding dramatic improvements to our healthcare system despite the fact that the issue was largely ignored during the campaign - a campaign that had 40% of CARP members feeling that none of the leaders represented their interests. CARP's Marissa Lennox and demographic expert David Cravit dropped by to mobilize some action. AND It strikes more women over 50 than heart attack, stroke, and breast cancer combined. And while the biggest risk factor for osteoporosis is simply age, most Zoomer women do not believe they are at risk. One in three will break a bone due to osteoporosis but that can be prevented. Libby talked with Family Physician Dr. Iris Gorfinkel about what we can do to protect ourselves.

Interviews with David Cravit, Peter Muggeridge, and Dr. Todd Lee

This week we marked World Mental Health Day, with mental or substance disorders affecting up to 20% of Canadians every year. It manifests in different ways as we move through the life cycle. Psychologist Dr. Oren Amitay told Libby Znaimer that Zoomers are more prone to depression, while he believes the younger generation lacks the resilience to cope with the ups and down of life. AND Two biographies of Justin Trudeau - with two very different takes - came out just in time for the election campaign. We featured John Ivison’s “Education of a Prime Minister” early on, but we held on to Aaron Wherry’s book rather than running it at the height of the blackface scandal which happened well after it was written. Wherry had lots of access to the Prime Minister as he wrote “Promise and Peril” , and his take is that Trudeau had a lofty ambitous agenda even it didn’t always work out.

Do you take Zantac for heartburn? Millions of us do. But the drug - whose generic name is ranitidine - has been recalled while authorities investigate whether it contains too much of a cancer-causing impurity. Meantime, the instructions are confusing: drug stores won't get new stock but they can sell what they have and patients shouldn't necessarily stop taking it. Libby Znaimer sat down with Pharmacist Billy Cheung to get some advice. AND Dr. Bob Bell is an orthopedic cancer surgeon who rose to head up the University Health Network before becoming the province's Deputy Minister of Health. In retirement, he's written a novel - a thriller about a new type of hip replacement that goes very wrong. He walked - very carefully - into our studios to talk about it - a few days after his own hip replacement!

Over the past 5 years, the number of physicians in Canada has skyrocketed - the profession has grown by 12.5% nearly triple the growth rate of our population. But the latest numbers, published by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, beg the question: why do so many people find it so hard to get in to see their doctor in a reasonable amount of time. Libby Znaimer drilled down on the numbers with Dr. Sohail Gandhi, President of the Ontario Medical Association. AND It captured the essence of being a single woman in the 1990's. Sex and the City began as a column Candace Bushnell wrote for the New York Observer before it morphed into a book and a hit TV series about the love lives of four New York women. Bushnell is back with another book based on her own experiences, this time as a Zoomer who leaves the City after the death of her mother, and her dog, followed by a divorce. Libby chatted with her about "Is there still Sex in the City?"

Following those explosive pictures of Justin Trudeau in blackface, we look at the history behind this harmful practice. Photos and videos of Justin Trudeau in blackface and brownface rocked the campaign and they have made headlines around the world. We have all heard extensive discussions about what the impact will be but there is a long and hurtful history to the practice of donning black and brown makeup to pose as characters of colour and Libby sat down with Zoomer Magazine Editor in Chief, Suzanne Boyd, to talk about it. AND Two Montrealers with degenerative diseases will now have access to Medical Assistance in Dying following a Quebec Superior Court decision that declared declared parts of both the federal and provincial laws unconstitutional. Nicole Gladu suffers from post-polio syndrome and Jean Truchon has cerebral palsy. They went to court after their applications for MAID were denied because their deaths were not imminent or forseeable - to use the language of the law. Libby talked to Corey Ruf, from the organization Dying with Dignity, about what this means for all Canadians.

The writ has been dropped, the campaign is on, and two new books take an in depth look at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's four years in power. Libby will take a feature look at both starting this week with National Post columnist John Ivison's "Trudeau:The education of a Prime minister." AND From the Prime Minister to his mother. Libby talks to Margaret Trudeau about her one woman show which lands in Toronto next week. "Certain Woman of an Age" is a no-holds barred account of her marriage to then-prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau and her delayed mental illness diagnosis.

It was a brotherhood until it wasn't. Once Were brothers, the documentary that opened this year's TIFF, chronicles the story of one of the most iconic rock bands ever, The Band. It tells the story from Robbie Robertson's perspective and Libbie Znaimer sat down with the 76-year-old star earlier this week. AND It has been a conundrum for doctors treating patients after a heart attack caused by blocked arteries. Should they try to prevent a second heart attack putting stents in arteries that are only partially blocked or is that too invasive? A study out of McMaster University has answered that question decisively. Dr. Shamir Mehta is the lead author.

It's a milestone on the road to adulthood and many young people are marking it this weekend as they leave home for university or college. It can be hard for parents to let go and for kids to stop relying on Mom and Dad to deal with all their problems. Where is the balance? Harlan Cohen is the author of "15 Things Parents of First Year College Students Should Never Do". Libby Znaimer reached him in Chicago. AND At 42, Measha Brueggergosman is an internationally renowned soprano and the mother of two small children. But she is also the survivor of two major cardiac events. Ten years ago she nearly died from a dissected aorta, and just this June, in the midst of a hectic performance schedule, she suffered a heart attack followed by emergency bypass surgery. She stopped by our studios to talk about her recovery.

Coming out as gay when you're a Zoomer - the mayor of Ottawa did that just last weekend - at the age of 58. There's no question The LGBTQ community is more accepted now than when he was a young man. But there are still many reasons people delay acknowledging their sexuality - spouses, children, or religion to name a few. The Reverend Anne-Marie Zanzal (www.annemariezanzal.com) came out as a lesbian when her marriage ended and she now counsels others going through the process. Libby Znaimer reached her in Nashville, Tennesee. AND We are all familiar with the campaigns urging Zoomers to be aware of the signs of stroke and what to do if we experience them. But what if there are no symptoms? It turns out these so-called silent strokes are quite common. They are most likely to happen after surgery, and they can lead to major strokes within a year. Dr. P.J. Devereaux of McMaster University led the study that laid out the risks.

So you think you know how to raise children? But a lot has changed since you last diapered the kids who are now becoming parents - not to mention emotional minefields like grandparent wars! That's why Sunnybrook Health Sciences is offering a prenatal course for grandparents to be. Libby Znaimer talked with patient educator Kelly Grier. AND He spends much of his time doing something old-fashioned - making house calls for his palliative care patients. But Dr. Sandy Buchman has some very modern ideas about how to improve our healthcare. Libby talked to Dr. Buchman after he was installed as the 142nd President of the Canadian Medical Association.

Parents are not only helping their kids buy their first home, more than one in three say they’re also chipping in for rent. That’s according to a recent poll that followed another study on housing affordability, which found nearly half of parents plan on helping their children buy a place while one in four already had. None of this shocks Steve Ranson, President and CEO of Home Equity Bank and the CHIP Reverse mortgage. AND Unlike musical festivals now, that can have the eyes and ears of the world on them, only those who were actually at Woodstock could experience it while the rest of us played catch up courtesy of newscasts that reported on the music, masses, and mud. Helping us mark the musical milestone is Zoomer Radio’s own musician and host, Robbie Laine.

18.1 million new cases and 9.6 million deaths last year alone. Those are the latest numbers on the burden of cancer around the world. Libby Znaimer talked to Dr. Aaron Schimmer head of research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre to learn what it means for us. AND Badass Beauty Queen is a documentary about the saga of Anastasia Lin, 2015's Miss World Canada. Her family in China was threatened and she was barred from the Miss World pageant in China because she spoke out about human rights abuses there. The story has special resonance now that 2 Canadians are detained in Chinese prisons in apparent retaliation for Canada's arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wan Jo. Libby reached Anastasia Lin at her home in New York.

The national Capital Commission lists its condition as critical. The problem with 24 Sussex Drive is that prime minister after prime has refused to spend money on renovations - presumably to avoid being accused of wasting taxpayers dollars on themselves. Now the Conservatives are blasting Justin Trudeau because the cost, estimated at $10 million in 2008 has skyrocketed to 34.5 million for a reno or $38.5 to tear it down and rebuild. But this fight started long before the last election. Libby Znaimer reached David Flemming from Heritage Ottawa. AND Andrew Scheer was speaking to an audience of dairy farmers when he said he would overhaul the Canada Food Guide. That group was instrumental in clinching the Conservative Party leadership for him. They are aggrieved because dairy is no longer listed as an essential food group. What do the experts think? Libby reached obesity specialist Dr. Yoni Freedhof to find out. He is an associate professor of family medicine at the University of Ottawa and the founder of the Bariatric Medical Institute.

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history 50 years ago, July 20, 1969, during a decade that was as much about the space race as it was music and changing social norms. Former Canadian astronaut Bob Thirsk shares his recollections about the Apollo 11 landing and predicts where men and women will go next, and when! AND About 50-million people worldwide are living with dementia and Alzheimer’s is the most common form, a big conference in L-A has just concluded. Experts and scientists shared the latest findings on research in the field. The medical director of the Toronto Memory Program Dr. Sharon Cohen, joined us to share these findings with you.

So you’re finally taking that big trip on the bucket list only to find that you’re sharing your experience of ancient sites and breathtaking landscapes with hordes of other tourists. You may also be hurting the locals by using up their resources and pricing them out of the market. That was partly Libby's experience on a recent trip to Greece. It’s a fairly new phenomenon called "overtourism" and Libby checked in with Megan Epler Wood, Director of Harvard’s International Sustainable Tourism Initiative. And A new VisionTV series follows Zoomers and their children on their adventures of a lifetime, it’s called 50 Ways to Kill Your Mom. The concept is simple: celebrities take their parents on challenging, thrill-seeking inter-generational adventures and document it all in a reality TV series. Libby talked with Jon about his road trip with his mother.

The internet CAN be the wrong place to look for love is you get caught in a romance scam, now among the biggest threats online for seniors looking for human connection. It ranks up there with the more reported on scams like the CRA Scam, where an agent posing as an employee of with Canada Revenue Agency demands money for unpaid taxes. Durham Regional Police Sgt. Deb Anderton is an expert in these matters. Christine Ross reached her by phone. AND It's a memoir of mental illness from a unique perspective. For 10 years author Susan Doherty volunteered with severely schizophrenic and psychotic patients at Montreal's Douglas institute. Libby Znaimer talked with her about "The Ghost Garden."

Companies don’t give ageism the same attention as other forms of bias according to Forbes Insight survey. And the numbers suggest that age discimination is alive and well in the U-S with 2 out of 3 employees over 45 have witnessed age discrimination. Author and executive coach Bonnie Marcus is currently writing a book about women over 50 in the workplace. Christine Ross reached her by phone. And Zoomers are the happiest according to a new national poll. The Happiness Index by market research firm Leger, asked Canadians across the country to rate their level of happiness on a scale of one to 10 and note which factors they believe influence their happiness the most. Those over 55 who earn a higher income are happiest but also indicates that money is not a factor to their happy state. Christine Ross reached Leger Executive Vice President Dave Scholz.

This week the federal government unveiled its long-awaited dementia strategy which focuses on prevention and help for caregivers. But it will take more research to conquer the disease and that's why Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging received 46-million dollars to investigate the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of dementia. Dr. Howard Chertkow is leading more than 300 researchers in this effort. He dropped by our Liberty Village studios to tell Libby Znaimer about it. And The alternative meat market is booming, with plant-based fake meats taking over grocery stores and fast food restaurants. Part of the appeal is that eating less red meat can reduce health risks such heart disease. But nutritionists say ordering a meatless burger at a fast food chain might not be that much better for you. The nutritional profiles are strikingly similar, both pack the same amount of sodium, calories and fat content. And in all cases the meatless version were more expensive in most fast food menus.

Marie Henein is one of the most renowned lawyers in the country. Recently she took on the government, successfully defending former Vice-Admiral Mark Norman on breach of trust charges. But it was her defense of former CBC host Jian Ghomeshi that put her in the national spotlight. After that activists tried to stop her from speaking on campus… accusing her of promoting rape culture... which why she is the perfect person to speak on Democracy and Freedom of Speech at ideaCity. Libby and Marie chatted ahead her appearance there. And The job only pays $10,000 a year, but it is a huge honour. In his first 3 months as Toronto's Poet Laureate, Albert Moritz has written verse to mark everything from a high school graduation to the anniversary of the Yonge Street van Attack. He may be new as the laureate but he's written more than 15 books of poetry. He joins Libby in studio to discuss.

Libby Znaimer reached renowned Human Rights Lawyer and former Justice Minister Irwin Cotler in Montreal to discuss the conclusion from the inquiry into missing and murdered ingigenous women that the violence amounts to a genocide. And, Libby spoke with Dr. Carmela Abraham ahead of her talk at ideaCity on the latest developments of her Alzheimer's research.

It’s a philosophical question as much as a practical one: Can money buy health? It’s the subject longevity and wellness guru, Dr. Mark Liponis, will tackle at IdeaCity later this month. And his experience makes his perspective truly unique. AND More and more patients are choosing medical assistance in dying as a means to end their suffering and to have what can be considered a good death. But the family home is often not the right place and neither is the hospital. Assisted Dying Resources Centres is a new charity stepping in to fill the void. Libby talked to CEO Tom Foreman.

Conversations with Mark Cullen on gardening advice and Rick Hansen on a new campaign to raise awareness for accessible environments for people with disabilities.

May is Vision Health Month. Have you had your eyes checked lately? There's a lot to look out for beyond seeing if you need stronger readers... as Libby found out for herself... Dr. Ritesh Patel of the Ontario Association of Optometrists dropped by to talk about it And Has the legalization of marijuana made you canna-curious? Zoomer Media has teamed up with entrepreneur Derek Riedle of "Civilized" to answer all our questions.

We talk to the inimitable Dr. Ruth Westheimer about the documentary "Ask Dr. Ruth" about the tiny Jewish grandmother who became an unlikely pop culture icon. It's not just about sex. For, Westheimer this was the right time to open up about her past as an orphan of the Holocaust. AND Many of you are probably enjoying or about to enjoy a special Mother's day brunch. And chances are, the way you raised your kids is different from the way they in turn are raising theirs. From helicopter mothers, to snowplows and lawnmowers, the landscape is changing. Erica Diamond is an entrepreneur and parenting expert.

For 34 years the iconic comic strip ran in nearly 1400 newspapers becoming a humourous touchstone for women in a changing times. The real Cathy Guisewhite stopped by the studio to talk about her new book “Fifty Things that aren’t My Fault.” AND Paul Ehrlich’s 1968 book “The Population Bomb” gained wide acceptance with the dire prediction that millions would starve as we competed for scarce resources. Two new works explode that idea. Empty Planet by Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson argues that the coming Global Population Decline is a bigger threat. Population Bombed! Exploding the Link Between Overpopulation and Climate Change takes aim at the idea that a growing population can only result in unsustainable increases in greenhouse gas emissions. Their argument is that ingenuity and economic development will provide the answers. The Global Warming Policy Foundation published the book. Libby talked to its Director Benny Peiser when he was in town.

"If You Can Read my Mind" is a song you, and many Zoomers, listened to growing up, and can still be found here on AM 740, but it's also the title of a new documentary about the life, career, influence of the Orillia-born superstar. On the line to talk about it with fill in host Bob Komsic are writers and directors Joan Tosoni and Martha Kehoe. And - What's the first thing you do when you forget something? Do you ask 'What was I looking for?' or 'What did I come here for?' Does it worry you? Or do you brush it off with a smile and call it a senior moment? A new American study has demonstrated that the secret to restoring memory loss, at least temporarily, could be through a series of brief, painless electric pulses to your brain. The study's author, Aneesha Nilakantan of Northwestern University's Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimers Centre, joined Bob Komsic on the line.

Libby talks with Hilary Black, Chief Advocacy Officer at Spectrum Cannabis, about medical cannabis and its potential to ease pain and improve cognitive function. And maestro Kerry Stratton ahead of a special concert in his hanour talks about learning to conduct his life with ALS.

She’s a beloved politician, a trailblazing woman and now a cover model at the age of 98... She’s on the cover of the May issue of Zoomer Magazine and has the distinction of being the oldest cover subject ever. Libby talked with the indomitable Hazel McCallion. And - Comedians Steve Martin and hometown guy Martin Short have no intention of retiring although their show alludes to it in the title: “Now you see them soon you won’t.” Libby chatted ahead of their show at the Sony Centre.

In a first in North America, every resident of Nova Scotia could soon become an automatic organ donor. The province is proposing legislation, to adopt ‘presumed consent’ around organ donation, which means everyone is deemed a donor unless they opt out. Families will continue to be consulted about their loved ones' wishes and those under 19 and people without decision-making capacity would be exempt. It’s a system that has worked well in places like Spain and the Netherlands. Libby talked with Dr. Stephen Beed, medical director of Nova Scotia's Legacy of Life and critical care organ donation program. And - 90 percent of women will have to manage their own finances at some point, because they become widowed, divorced, or have never married. “Bank on Yourself” is a primer on how to prepare. Authors Ardelle Harrison and Leslie McCormick dropped by our studios.

Imagine if new information doctors learn from treating a cancer patient here could be immediately available to help tailor a treatment for someone in St. John or iqualouit? That’s the idea behind $150 million item in Last week’s pre-election budget. The money will create a Marathon of Hope Cancer network in the name of Terry Fox so cancer centres, from coast to coast, can share data to personalize therapies using the newest “Precision Medicine”. Libby talked with Dr. Victor Ling President and Scientific Director of TFRI about what it will mean for patients. And - Buffy Sainte Marie is an iconic Canadian singer author and activist famous for her peace anthem “Universal Soldier.” The song was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of fame in 2005. Now the writer is about to receive the same honour. Libby chatted with Buffy Sainte Marie after she got the news.

For years, daily low-dose aspirin was being prescribed as a magic bullet to prevent heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular disease. Older Canadians were advised to undertake this regimen whether they had heart problems or not. Now there is evidence that the risks outweigh the benefits. The American Heart Association released the new guidelines and Libby reached Dr. Marc Ruel at the Ottawa Heart Institute to discuss. And - call it a manual with everything you need to know to push back against ageism. Author Ashton Applewhite says she wanted to erase many of the myths about later life. Libby reached her in NYC.

An unprecedented one-in-six Canadian adults is living alone - Whether by choice or circumstance. Statistics Canada found more than a quarter of Zoomers over 65 are solo dwellers - a number that’s actually declining in part because men are living longer. Nora Spinks CEO of the Vanier Institute of the Family unpacks the trend. And - Can you spot a real from a fake? Apparently, many of us can NOT! A recent survey conducted by Interac found 96 per cent were unable to identify a scam. And the Competition Bureau of Canada says Canadians lost 97 million dollars to fraud last year. That’s why officials are bringing us up to speed on the new and ongoing scams during this Fraud Awareness Month. Libby chatted with Sgt. Guy Paul Larocque of the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

First he became the world’s leading advocate of the slow movement. Now best selling author Carl Honore’s new book Bolder is a call to action for us all to redefine aging, which is our philosophy here at Zoomer Media. He joines Libby to talk about it. And – Although Zoomers have the potential to age better than ever before, older parents are also feeling the financial squeeze. A new study by RBC finds a staggering number are still financially supporting children into their mid 30’s. Libby speaks to RBC VP of Retirement Strategies Rick Lowes to find out more.

This week, the provincial government announced sweeping changes to modernize Ontario’s 60 billion dollar health care system. It’s creating a new super-agency by consolidating local and provincial health networks like Cancer Care Ontario, to create a central agency. Libby speaks with Christine Elliott, Minister of Health for Ontario, on what the changes mean for Zoomers. And – As the federal government prepares to pardon Canadians for simple pot possession….Chris James, the owner of a former Toronto pot dispensary, is suing the province for damages, after the Ford Tories capped the number of retail pot licenses at just 25. Chris James joins Libby to talk about it.

Have you ever received really bad customer service but you weren’t sure how to “fight back”? There’s a new way to resolve consumer complaints that takes the guesswork out of filing your grievance. Libby talks with founder and CEO of myresolver.ca, James Walker. And – Remembering a pioneering fashion icon. 85-year-old designer Karl Lagerfeld died this week, and was working until almost the end of his life. Libby talks with Zoomer Magazine editor-in-chief and veteran fashion journalist Suzanne Boyd.

With a federal election just 8 months away, the Trudeau government’s final budget is expected sometime next month. The Zoomer Advocacy group CARP has spent this last year calling for critical changes needed for older Canadians like financial security, healthcare and housing support. The man who will deliver the budget, Finance minister Bill Morneau, visited our Zoomer Radio studios this week. And – Table tennis CAN be a low impact sport with many health benefits for older Canadians. But a Toronto senior athlete is taking it to the next level. We’ll introduce you to the 75 year old who’ll compete in next year’s table tennis world championship. You may already know him…Libby talks with former city councilor Gordon Cressy.

Ground-breaking Canadian research is radically changing the way we think of vascular disease. For the first time ever, the connections between heart conditions, stroke and cognitive decline have been mapped, proving they’re more deeply connected than researchers knew. The Heart and Stroke Foundation calls it a troubling wake up call. Libby talks to director of Toronto West Regional Stroke Centre and U of T professor, Dr. Leanne Casaubon. And – We remember the remarkable life of Kitty Cohen, whose infectious spirit made her a celebrity. The 106-year-died this week. Her active life serves as a lesson to us all on how to embrace aging.

Six months into the job, Canada’s new minister for seniors has crisscrossed the country on a listening tour. Libby caught up with Minister Filomena Tassi to hear what older Canadians are saying as her government prepares to deliver its final budget before the fall election. And – Thousands of Canadian paramedics are being trained to deliver palliative care. The initiative is meant to reduce unnecessary hospital visits and offer access to urgent end-of-life care. Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement is one of the organizations funding the program. Libby talks to CEO Jennifer Zelmer.

Be honest, have you ever lied to your doctor? It turns out a disturbing number of patients are not forthcoming with their physicians. Many say they just don’t want to be judged or lectured, and some doctors say this disturbing new information, published in the American Medical Association Journal, is a wake up call for both patient and physician. Toronto doctor Iris Gorfinkel joins Libby to talk about it. And – January seems to be the month for self improvement. There’s VEGANUARY, DRY-JANUARY and now, many are buying into a wildly popular decluttering program, spearheaded by organizing guru Marie Condo whose drastic tidying tenets have inspired legions of followers. Libby talks to KonMarie method practitioner Ivanka Siolkowsky.

Canada’s new food guide hasn’t been made public yet but already it is getting kudos for abandoning beef and dairy as separate categories in favour of “protein foods.” The document was first published in the ’40’s and last updated in 2007. Dietician Rosie Schwartz likes what she’s hearing and argues the government recommendations should be based on science and NOT influenced by powerful rich food companies. And – Technology meets the road at this year’s popular International Car Show in Detroit. Libby talks to consultant Dennis Desrosiers, an industry insider, to find out what vehicles are capturing the interest of Zoomers at the marquee car event.

Death is often a taboo subject but NOT for an Ottawa-based Doctor who talks openly about it with his patients. His new computer algorithm can predict the end of life in years, months and even weeks. Libby talks to Dr. Peter Tanuseputro, the doctor behind this end-of-life-calculator to learn the benefits and potential drawbacks. And – The next 3 months are the busiest for Canadians leaving the cold weather for sunnier climates. But this year, more and more are following the lead of Zoomers ..who have led the way in swapping ‘fly and fry’ vacations for food and culture trips. Libby find out more from Zoomer Magazine Editor Vivian Vassos.

We’ve all heard about “Dry January” where people swear off alcohol for a month after the holidays. But this year, the big health trend for the month is: Veganuary. Libby talks to author, entrepreneur, and nutritional consultant Rose Reisman to get her take on it. And – Annual health physicals are becoming a thing of the past. This shift in healthcare comes after numerous studies found those who get yearly check ups don’t stay healthier or live longer. Libby learns all about it from Sunnybrook Hospital’s Dr. Lisa Del Giudice.

The discussion continues this week with the second part of our year-end political wrap with our panel of experts. We look back at the highlights and lowlights of federal politics and what’s ahead, with an election just 10 months away. Libby speaks to Bob Richardson, Kim Wright, and John Capobianco. For part one, listen to last week’s episode. And – A new documentary profiling trailblazing seniors who’ve reinvented themselves later in life premieres on our sister station Vision TV. Bob talks with 84 year old Helen Lambin of Chicago, who started getting tattoos in her 70s…and hasn’t stopped!

One of the big news stories of the year was Doug Ford’s majority win in the provincial election. Six months in, is the honeymoon over for this new Progressive Conservative Government? We’ve assembled a panel of expert political pundits to weigh in on the first term..and look to what’s ahead in the new year. Libby speaks to Bob Richardson, Kim Wright, and John Capobianco And – No gift-giving at Christmas? Bah humbug you say? While it may seem scrooge-like, it’s becoming a trend. We find out what’s driving the idea from Faith Popcorn, a leading futurist who’s been successfully predicting trends for decades.

With escalating diplomatic tension between Canada and China this week, and the recent frosty trade talks with the US, we focus on an international relationship that’s flourishing. Libby recently spent time in Israel to learn more about this burgeoning partnership between Canada and Israel on many fronts, including tech and trade. Libby spoke with Ambassador Deborah Lyons and iAngels’ Lee Moser. And – Libby talks about the controversial song of the year: Baby It’s Cold Outside Comes in From the Cold! Our very our own Robbie Lane shares his thoughts on the song.

The face of hunger is changing in this province. Seniors are twice as likely to use a food bank regularly compared with other visitors. Libby talks to Michael Maidmont, CEO of the Ottawa Food Bank, to look at the factors behind the dramatic 10 percent bump in visits by older Ontarians. And – Christmas can be a difficult time for many, but it’s particularly challenging and lonely for seniors. Libby talks to Carol Bradley Bursack to explore some ways to help navigate the holidays to bring cheer to older loved ones in the family, no matter where they live or their level of health.

Refrain from romaine!!! That’s the advice from health experts as some Canadian grocery stores pull the leafy lettuce from shelves after a warning about potential E. coli contamination. But there’s been no official recall. Libby speaks with food safety expert, University of Guelph professor, Keith Warriner. And – We’ve had another wild week on the markets… so how should you adjust your financial portfolio? Or should you? We get advice from financial investment expert Allan Small.

Former Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown has come out swinging in his new tell-all memoir that contains some blockbuster allegations about sitting provincial politicians and more. Libby speaks with Brown, who is now the mayor of Brampton..the day before the book hit the shelves. And – There’s been a troubling resurgence of antisemitism here at home and across the world. It’s been three weeks since the deadliest attack on Jews in American history took place at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. Toronto based documentarian Dan Rosenburg grew up there, just blocks away from where it happened. He shares his thoughts.

It’s Remembrance Day and this year is extra special. It marks the 100th anniversary of the end of world war one. 94 year old Canadian veteran Richard Rohmer spoke at the ceremony at queens park. He has many titles: aviator, lawyer, author and historian. But the one he’s most proud of is his current title: Honorary Lieutenant General of the Canadian Armed Forces. And – Don’t ask Canadian comedian Rick Mercer if he’s retiring. The answer is an emphatic NO. His new book, The Final Report, contains a collection of his famous rants he delivered from Toronto’s graffiti alleys during 15 season of his popular TV show.

Holocaust Education Week began just days after the horrific massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. 11 people were murdered and 6 were wounded by a gunman shouting anti-Semitic slurs. Can this become a teachable moment? Libby talks to 98 year old Max Eisen. He survived the notorious death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau and has been sharing his experience for 32 years. And – A very popular renewal of one aspect of Jewish culture is in full swing in Toronto – the food! Anthony Rose is one of Toronto’s most prominent restaurateurs who currently runs a new style Jewish deli, an Israeli middle-eastern restaurant and a takeout and sandwich joint called Schmaltz Appetizing. Schmaltz means melted chicken fat or excessive sentimentality, and it is also the title of his new cookbook “The Last Schmaltz.”

This month marks the 100th anniversary of the great influenza pandemic of 1918 and it was at its worst this very week. The flu pandemic is often considered the deadliest event in human history killing between 50 and 100 million people. Neil Orford is behind a major project to commemorate the history of this tragedy in Canada. And – As we mark the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here is a contrarian view of breast screening. For decades we have been told that mammograms save lives. And the backlash was huge when a major study in 2014 found that was not necessarily true. The emotional force of that reaction prompted Renee Pellerin to write “Conspiracy of Hope.”

Recently we heard about gender bias with heart health…and worse outcomes for women than men with heart failure. Now, there’s evidence the same is true for strokes. But doctors don’t know all the reasons behind the gender bias. This past week, the 11th World Stroke Congress was held in Montreal. Dr. Patrice Lindsay, a director with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, presented this research which she shares with Libby. And – Staying healthy shouldn’t be overly complicated. That’s the message behind a groundbreaking new health show that premiered on Vision TV last week. It’s called A User’s Guide to Cheating Death. Libby caught up with series creator and host Timothy Caulfield to learn all about some of the trends and myths the show debunks.

The largest advocacy group for Zoomers is putting a “face” to the issues impacting older Canadians. This week, CARP launched its 5-point national strategy called FACES in advance of next year’s federal election. And – Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Canada in just 3 days. How will that affect the hundreds of thousands of Canadians who use medical marijuana? Libby finds out from physician, medical cannabis expert, and CMO of Cannabo Medical Clinics, Dr. Danial Schecter.

A new VisionTV documentary “Follow the Money shows how radical Islamic terror groups are linked with organized crime. It exposes how Jihadists fundraise on the dark web and how they make millions from human trafficking and looted art and antiquities. Libby speaks with the documentary filmmaker, Martin Himel. And – Author Bella Bathurst lost her hearing in her 20’s. Twelve years later, she was able to hear again. The experience transformed her life…and she’s written about it in a memoir…called “Sound: A memoir of hearing lost and found”. Libby talks to her to find out all about it.

This week, marbles! The popular yet simple toy that many Zoomers grew up with. Can you believe in these times of high tech toys, there’s an American company that still produces a million glass marbles every day! Bob talks to Marble King CEO Beri Fox. And – The Beatles’ classic 1968 White Album is commemorating its 50th anniversary with a re-issue. It’s been remixed by “fifth Beatle” George Martin’s son, Giles Martin, and repackaged with additional demos and session recordings. It will be available as a 7 disc set on November 9th. Bob talks to Toronto-based music exert Eric Alper.

To mark World Alzheimer’s day, Libby talks to world-renowned neurologist Dr. Howard Chertkow. He has recently arrived in Toronto to become the inaugural director of the Kimel Family Centre for brain health and wellness at Baycrest Health Sciences Centre. And – Andy Kim has sold more than 30 million records and is still making music and performing. And this year, he’s one of 8 inductees into Canada’s Walk of Fame. Libby talks with him about his career and his upcoming annual charity Christmas show.

This year marks a century since the end of the First World War. To commemorate the sombre anniversary, there’s a powerful project called The World Remembers, dedicated to the millions of lives lost. Libby talks with the Canadian behind the project: famed actor and playwright R.H. Thompson. And – Tennis is at an all time high in popularity in this country thanks to newcomers like Denis Shapovalov and Eugenie Bouchard, but it was Canada’s Daniel Nestor who paved the way over two decades ago. And the Zoomer is still playing, but this weekend marks his final pro event at the Davis Cup. Libby talks to him about his career and what’s next for him.

Canada’s first prime Minister is once again at the forefront of the current conversation. A new Angus reid poll finds most Canadians want his name and his statues to stay in public view. Libby talks with historian Patrice Dutil to re-examine John A. Macdonald’s history with indigenous peoples. And – As TIFF begins, Libby talks to Toronto filmmaker Barry Avrich about his fascinating new documentary Prosecuting Evil, which focuses on the last living prosecutor from the Nuremberg Trials.

It’s back to school time. Libby talks with Marie Bountrogianni, Dean of Ryerson’s Chang School of Continuing Education about what’s it like for Zoomers hitting the books this fall? And – Shattering the myth about declining health as you age. You CAN be in the best shape of your life in your 50’s and older. Libby speaks with Margaret Webb’s about how she transformed herself in her 50s to be able to run a marathon.

It’s a taboo subject…sex in mid life. But it seems many Zoomers have problems in the bedroom. In fact, 40% of women and 30% of men report ‘not being in the mood’ according to new Canadian research on 40 to 59 year olds published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Libby talks to study co-author Robin Milhausen from the University of Guelph. And- it’s the 20th anniversary of Sex and the City. The groundbreaking TV series that changed our view of the older single woman. Libby talks with author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong about her new book Sex and the City and Us: How Four Single Women Changed the Way We Think, Live, and Love

She was the Queen of Soul, the first woman inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame, and arguably the greatest singer of the 20th century. This week Aretha Franklin passed away at the age of 76. Libby spoke with Zoomerradio music programming consultant Larry MacInnes. And – Zoomer Lawrence Franklin has taken a 360 degree turn in his professional life. At 63, the retired Mississauga urban designer IS launching a new career in radio broadcasting with an internship right here at Zoomer Radio. Libby talks with him about how his past, present, and future plans.

With an aging population, Canada is bracing for a wave of new cases of Alzheimer’s and dementia. There’s a groundbreaking program that allows caregivers to feel what it’s like to live with the disease. Christine speaks with Kim Grier, the lead trainer of ‘Virtual Dementia Tour’. And – Next time you clean out the fridge and throw that head of lettuce or yogurt in the compost or trash, think about this fact: 60 percent of food Canadians throw away could have been consumed! And there’s now a movement gaining momentum to change our attitude about food waste. Christine talks to Vince Sferazza a waste policy planner with the city of Toronto.

In the aftermath of last week’s horrific mass shooting in Toronto’s Greektown, victims, witnesses and an entire city grieves. Libby speaks with University of Toronto psychologist Dr. Norman Farb about recovery from trauma ..it’s not a one size fits all process. And – important new details on the gender gap when it comes to heart disease. Libby speaks with Dr. Louise Sun, lead author of an important Canadian study on heart failure.

The Federal Liberal government has its first ever Minister of Seniors in a newly created portfolio announced in this week’s cabinet shuffle. The Zoomer advocacy group CARP is celebrating the decision. Libby talks to CARP’s VP of Advocacy Wanda Morris. AND The Canadian-made Avro Lancaster was the most famous bomber used during the Second World War and is still wildly popular with aircraft enthusiasts around the world. Ontario and British Columbia are currently locked in a battle over ownership of one that’s currently sitting in pieces in a Toronto area hanger. Libby gets all the details from Dave Rohrer from the Hamilton Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.

We’re headed into another heat wave after the recent one that was responsible for a total of 70 deaths in Quebec and 3 suspected in Ontario. The drastic difference in numbers is because the provinces use different protocols for reporting. The question is does the Quebec model make it easier to intervene and save lives? Libby is joined by Dr. David Kaiser from Montreal’s public health office to talk about it. AND Do you have an extra bedroom? Can you use some extra cash, some help around the house and some company? That’s the starting point for a new house-sharing project that will pair seniors and young people. CARP is getting behind it along with the City of Toronto. Laura Tamblyn Watts and Andrea Austen dropped by the studio to talk about it.

Tensions are rising between Canada and the US as the trade war ensues. And it affects all of us. First – your finances! Investment guru Gordon Pape shares his strategy on how to make your portfolio defensive. AND The trade war has many Canadians resolving to cancel plans to travel to the United States this summer. Zoomer Magazine’s executive editor and travel expert Vivian Vassos has tips on the best Canadian destinations.

Dementia has many victims… not just those suffering from the mind-robbing disease. A new report shows caregivers pay a heavy cost in terms of their own health..with over half suffering from ‘burn-out’. Lead author of the study by the Canadian Institute for Health Information Tracey Johnson join Libby to talk about it. AND What are you doing to celebrate Canada day? will you be one of the 300 thousand planning to trek to Parliament Hill for the big bash? Those official birthday celebrations have evolved with changing times and government. We’ll get a little history lesson from University of Guleph professor Matthew Hayday.

A staggering 72% of Canadian men have unhealthy lifestyles that are bound to catch up to them. The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation is hoping that giving the details about smoking, drinking, diet, sleep and exercise will motivate change. Libby reached Joe Rachert of the CMHF in Vancouver. AND – It’s already a reality in Japan and it’s coming here soon. Robots can provide the answer to the two big worries for people as they age: Safety and loneliness. A company called Avatarmind makes a personalized robot called iPal and it’ll soon be available to consumers for about the same cost as a high end computer. Libby spoke with Avatarmind CEO, Dr. John Ostrem, ahead of his talk at ideacity.

The suicide rate among Zoomers has increased more than any other age group in the United States. It’s part of an alarming report that came out just days after the suicide deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Libby talks with CAMH psychologist Dr. David Gratzer to get his take. AND – Mental health is just one area of healthcare that is both underfunded and under serviced. Hospital wait times are rising as the demand grows. It’s a crisis that was the centerpiece of the 3 main party leaders in the provincial election. Libby speaks to Domenic Pilla, CEO of McKesson Canada, about the right prescription for an inefficient system.

Managing chronic pain with medical cannabis is becoming the treatment of choice as the opioid crisis grows. And it will be a hot topic at the 2018 edition of Moses Znaimer’s Idea City. Libby talks to Chief Medical Officer of Starseed Medicinal, Dr. Peter Blecher, ahead of his talk at ideacity. AND – The newly elected government has promised to build tens of thousands of long term care beds to solve the crisis. Libby talks to Director of Geriatrics at the Sinai Health System and government advisor, Dr. Samir Sinha, to get his opinion.

Healthcare could decide the Ontario election. Seniors are worried about the future of healthcare and they’re making that message loud and clear in the provincial election campaign. A just-released poll by CARP and the Ontario Medical Association suggests people want a significant new investment in care. Christine talks to the president of the Ontario Medical Association, Dr. Nadia Alam to get her take. AND – Eating 12 ounces of protein a day and doing strength training 3 times a week is your best weapon against weight gain as we age. Christine speaks with Dr. Caroline Apovian, a Boston based weight management and nutrition expert, about how to feel better and keep the pounds off in our Zoomer years.

Two hidden pages from the Diary of Anne frank have been revealed through the use of new technology…and they’re all about sex! Libby talks to Ronald Leopold, the Executive Director of the Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam. AND – At 85, Ruth Bader Ginsburg is an unlikely celebrity. The outspoken U-S Supreme Court Justice was instrumental in landmark cases involving equal rights for women and she is still making news headlines with her comments on everything from the METOO movement to her criticism of Donald Trump. Now her story is being told in a new documentary called RBG. Libby talks with the filmmakers, Betsy West and Julie Cohen.

Today is Mother’s Day. It can trigger sadness for many Zoomers who’ve lost their Moms, with constant reminders of this special day on social media, TV and radio that stir up old memories. Bob talks to bereavement researcher and Sociology Professor Deborah Carr who reminds us that it’s ok to be sad, but focus on positive memories because Mother’s Day is just one day, but Moms stay with us for life. And – A good night’s sleep usually means improved mood for the day ahead. But our sleep patterns can change as we age due to a number of sleep disorders. And less sleep means less time for the body to heal and repair. Cutting edge research is currently underway at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto where major breakthroughs are happening. Bob talks with Neurologist Dr. Brian Murray, the head of the hospital’s sleep lab.