10/22/2009
7:00
Ontario Deficit Could Reach 24.7 Billion Dollars!
Finance Minister Dwight Duncan announced that Ontario's deficit is expected to reach 24.7 billion dollars in 2009-2010. The Treasury Board will begin reviewing how the government will bring the province back from this deficit while protecting key services. Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak stated "Now it's official: Canada's worst government is now running Canada's worst deficit." How did this happen and how do we fix it?
7:30
David Miller Writes A Book
Mark Cote - Publisher of Witness To A City: David Miller's Toronto
Cormorant Books is publishing Witness To A City: David Miller's Toronto. In this book Mayor Miller compiles inspirational stories of people he has met ot articulate his vision of Toronto: a 21st century city that shows the world how different cultures can live together as one.
8:00
I Haven't Done Anything Wrong So Why Are My Rates Going Up?
James Geuzebroek - Manager of Media Relations for the Insurance Bureau of Canada
The John Downs show had many callers voicing their displeasure with the fact that their insurance rates were going up even though they were not convicted of an offence but simply charged. Is this possible or are there other reasons for the jump in rates?
8:30
Now Now Children, Play Nice
The display of politicians during the Finance Minister's speech was unbearable to watch. They were heckling and laughing at each other, not even giving an opportunity for others to speak. What is going on? This is no way for adults to act. Maybe it's time to grow up?
8:50
Not So Cheerful Times At York
In a survey for this year's Canadian University Report which reflects the opinions of more than 38,000 current undergraduate students, York University scored quite low in most categories. Those categories include quality of education, teaching and student residence. So why is York University so loathed?
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