NOW and NEXT

Toronto is preparing to host one of the biggest sporting events in the world, but are Canadians buying into the vision? This week on Now and Next, Dave Trafford is joined by the C.A.S.T. (Communications and Strategy Team), Lindsay Broadhead, Anne Marie Aikins and Bob Reid for a wide-ranging discussion about the stories shaping public opinion across Canada. The panel examines the communications cha...

Is the Toronto Police Service facing a Trust Crisis. Can you separate Danielle Smith - the Federalist from Danielle Smith the Sovereigntist? Doug Ford’s “gravy plane.” is still a THING. And somehow… flip phones and Pizza Pizza nostalgia are trending. . This week on Now and Next, Dave Trafford is joined by the C.A.S.T. roundtable (The Comms And Strategy Team) — Lindsay Broadhead, Anne Marie Aikins,...

What should school look like in an age of AI, anxiety, disengagement, and rapid social change? In this episode of NOW and NEXT, Dave Trafford speaks with educator and author Dr. Cinde Lock about redesigning education for a generation that needs more than standardized testing and rigid curriculum structures. Drawing on innovative programs developed at Pickering College, Dr. Lock explains how school...

Dave Trafford is back with a new episode of Now and Next, joined by Bob Reid, Anne Marie Aikins, and Lindsay Broadhead for a sharp, insightful breakdown of the biggest political and communications stories shaping Canada right now. This episode digs into the federal government’s proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund—what it is, what it isn’t, and why so many Canadians are struggling to understand it. The...

As Artemis II captures global attention, this episode of Now and Next takes a step back to revisit the moment that started it all—Apollo 11. Host Dave Trafford weaves together archival audio, historical context, and personal storytelling to explore how humanity first reached the Moon—and why it still matters today. From Jules Verne’s early vision to President Kennedy’s bold challenge, and from lif...

This week on Moore in the Morning on NEWSTALK 1010, Tim Hudak, Tamara Cherry and I were at the Roundtable talking about: More food trucks, vendors and buskers could flood Toronto’s streets amid potential rule change Poilievre calls for cancellation of multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project Victim Services Toronto expands 'Ask for Angela' safety campaign ahead of World Cup Stephen Lewis, forme...

This week on Now and Next, Dave Trafford and the comms and strategy team break down the stories shaping Canada’s political and media landscape. Guests: Bob Reid - Broadway Strategy & Communications  Lindsay Broadhead - Broadhead Communications Anne Marie Aikins - AMA Communications First, the panel dives into the NDP leadership race and what Avi Lewis’ win reveals about the party’s identity, m...

Always fun to join Jim Richards on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto. We closed the week out riffing on the provincial budget from the Ford government. Big on spending. Short on plans. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here ! For more information go to Dave's websit...

It's another RADIO DAYS edition of Now and NEXT: I sat in with Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB! And it was a jam packed session: At least $50 million in depostis went unredeemed in Ontario in 2024. I'm betting that number will be even higher when we do accounting for 2025! The bottle/cans are landing in overly stressed municipal recycling bins and that cash is sitting in LCBO coffers. Why? It's no coinc...

In this edition of RADIO DAYS on Now and Next: I joined Jerry Agar on Newstalk 1010 for his PARTY FOR TWO! The Ontario legislature gets back to business for the first time in more than three months and will sit for 32 days before breaking for the summer. Ford has committed to taking over Billy Bishop Airport and invoking Bill 5 to avoid local opposition. The province is also pushing GTA Rental and...

AI is no longer theoretical—it’s here, embedded in everything from healthcare to global conflict. In this episode of Now and Next, Dave Trafford is joined by the C.A.S.T. ( C omms A nd S trategy T eam) Bob Reid at Broadway Strategy & Communications, Anne Marie Aikens at AMA Communications and Lindsay Broadhead, Broadhead Communications to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping how we...

This week on Moore in the Morning: An OPP report ‘exonerating’ Toronto cops of perjury in the Umar Zameer murder case. Round One on March 18th turned into a vivid exchange of takes on the matter. In the end, the exoneration does little to benefit the reputation of the Toronto Police Service or the officers who testified at Umar Zameer's murder trial.  (FTR: Zameer was acquitted) You can watch OR l...

This week on the RADIO DAYS edition of NOW and NEXT: Newstalk 1010's Jim Richards and I wonder aloud what Premier Doug Ford has to hide. He's announced his intention to gut Ontario's Freedom of Information Act - excluding the Premier, the cabinet and parliamentary assistants from FOI requests. FOIs have driven the investigative journalism at Queen's Park that uncovered important information about...

The world feels increasingly unpredictable — but how did we get here, and what might come next? In this episode of Now and Next , host Dave Trafford speaks with futurist Richard Worzel about the forces reshaping global politics, economics, and geopolitics. Rather than predicting the future, Worzel explains how futurists analyze current trends to help governments and businesses prepare for uncertai...

The air campaign involving Iran has entered its second week—but what are the actual military objectives, and are they achievable? In this episode of Now and Next, host Dave Trafford speaks with r etired RCAF Major General Scott Clancy , former Director of Operations at NORAD , about the evolving conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Clancy breaks down the key military goals ident...

Canadian politics is shifting—and so is the tone of its key players. In this episode of Now and Next, Dave Trafford is joined by our C.A.S.T. ( C omms A nd S trategy T eam) Bob Reid, Lindsay Broadhead, and Anne-Marie Aikins to break down the latest developments shaping Canada’s political narrative. The panel explores whether Pierre Poilievre is intentionally repositioning himself, following recent...

Former Toronto mayor John Tory says he won’t return to politics — and that decision reshapes the conversation about Toronto’s next mayor. In this Radio Days edition of Now and Next, Dave Trafford joins the Moore in the Morning roundtable on NewsTalk 1010 with Tim Hudak and Tamara Cherry to unpack the implications of Tory stepping away from a potential mayoral comeback. The discussion revisits the...

What happens when a Toronto Police staff sergeant — who also happens to be the Premier’s son-in-law — faces 15 disciplinary charges? In this episode of Now and Next, Dave Trafford sits down with Village Media journalist Gabe Oatley to break down the case involving Dave Haynes. These are not criminal charges — but they are serious. We unpack the allegations of insubordination, discreditable conduct...

THIS WEEK: I sat in on ROUND ONE on Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto. Javani speaks for himself. Poilevre speaks for the Party Doug Ford wants to allow retail shopping on Family Day (really?) Ford says waste OSAP on "nice watches and cologne" Auto Insurance unaffordable for Ontario drivers. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follo...

This week on Now and Next, the CAST — our Communications And Strategy Team — Bob Reid (Broadway Strategy and Communications), Anne Marie Aikins (AMA Communications), Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications) breaks down the stories when communications wasn’t background noise… it was the headline. We begin with the response to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting and examine what effective crisis c...

THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I had the chance to join Jerry Agar on Newstalk 1010 for his PARTY OF TWO. Canadian Curlers dropping F-bombs after being accused of cheating in Milan Toronto's answer to snow removal? Wait for warmer weather. Cheers to Crown Royal! Doug Ford backs off threats to ban the whisky from LCBO Should business consider allowing employees to take p...

This week on NOW and NEXT: A shrinking landscape for transparency. I n this episode of Now and Next, Dave Trafford sits down with veteran journalist Dean Beeby to examine why fewer Canadians — including journalists — are filing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. Beeby reflects on how FOI once powered major investigative work, but today faces systemic delays, heavy redactions, vague legal defin...

THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week:  I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. Donald Trump posts a racist meme about the Obamas Trump's social media tirade about the Gordie Howe Bridge and China stealing the Stanley Cup. The cost of Mark Carney's international travel fuels the rage farm And surely, the NFL needs to rethink its Super Bowl halftime show....

This week on RADIO DAYS:   I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. Toronto Public Health spends $200k on giveaway condoms at FIFA World Cup Pierre Poilevre wins the room in Calgary. Can he win the hearts of Canadians? Canada Revenue Agency workers are misbehaving on the job. Days before the Olympics kick off in Italy, there's no running water in the hockey rink in Milan. You...

I sat in on ROUND ONE on Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto. Marit Stiles loses her Deputy Leader to Team Carney Toronto bars can offer their first pour at 6am during the Cortina Games Stephen Harper preaches mature politics the same day Pierre Poilevre has a sit down with Mark Carney. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave...