Toronto This Weekend

To teach us all about gliding, Maggie is joined by David Donaldson of Great Lakes Gliders, a volunteer-run club in Tottenham Ontario. They are celebrating their 25th anniversary by inviting guests to experience flying at their club on July 29th, and offering visitors a chance to learn about this international sport.

Maggie chats with the CEO of the Festival Management Committee for the Toronto Caribbean Carnival Mischka Crichton all about what we can expect from the Carnival this year. The launch, the events, the food, the culture, and so much more! The Toronto Caribbean Carnival runs from August 3-7, 2023.

Following the attack of Ronnie Taylor, a Métis man with an intellectual disability by police in June 2021, Maggie speaks with Kenneth Jackson, a reporter for APTN who shares the details and importance of this serious case. Hear from Kenneth about the discrepancies in this case, and why there have been difficulties acquiring evidence.

Maggie speaks with Khary Safari who has gained attention for dancing with his camera in hand. Learn about his love for the city of Toronto, how his work and business have grown, and what inspires his photography.

This Week on The Spot, Maggie speaks with Troy Burtch, Senior Manager, Sales and Business at Great Lakes Brewery. Learn about GLB's history and their dedication to creating great beer, supporting their employees and community, and keeping their prices affordable for Ontarians.

Dr. Nemoy Lewis is an Assistant Professor of Urban Planning at Toronto Metropolitan University and speaks with Maggie about Black populations moving out of historically Black neighborhoods due to raising rents and evictions. He shares what he believes is the impact of this movement on the Black community in Toronto, and stresses the importance of affordable housing, but also how we can re-think th...

Maggie is joined by Amy Hirtle, a Senior Change Management Consultant who won the "Notable Change Leader" Award at this year's Change Leadership Conference. She speaks to Maggie about the key quality of good change leadership - communication - and why we hear this word again and again when it comes to successful leadership and successful change.

Constable Sean Shapiro, aka the Tiktok Traffic Cop, talks about safety on the roads this summer, taking into consideration impaired driving, an increase in motorcycles on the road, and what is the rule when it comes to packing your car to brim? Find out if you need to keep your back window clear for those long road trips.

Daniel Tsai, Lecturer at the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information & Technology at the University of Toronto, rounds up some of the big stories in Toronto this week - what does the city's future look like in the hands of Olivia Chow, what the effects of banning gas powered lawn equipment would be, and more.

Toronto-based Storyteller, Educator and Founder of Sweet Lime Communications, Shellene Drakes-Tull, speaks to Maggie about her piece Stop demanding more proof of racism and let's find solutions in the Toronto Star. She shares her thoughts on what direction this discussion needs to turn and the importance of creating concrete, sustainable change, with as much work as it takes.

Kenyan chef John Mulwa's fight to remain in Canada gained significant support after media coverage from ByBlacks and community efforts led to an increase in signatures for his online petition. Tune into this episode of Toronto This Weekend with Maggie John to get the inside scoop of the behind the scenes of how the media can play a part in advocacy with ByBlack Editor, Camille Dundas.

It has been a wild couple of months as the mayoral candidates collect votes for the most coveted seat in Queens Park. But alas, all good things must come to an end. Tune into this episode of Toronto This Weekend to hear the Toronto Mayoral Recap with host Maggie John.

Despite Canada being considered a land of wealth and opportunity and attracting talent globally, its labor productivity has dropped yet again for the fourth consecutive year. While employment rates and gross domestic product (GDP) growth are often highlighted in Ottawa, the crucial measure of future prosperity lies in the improvement of GDP per capita, which has been contracting for 10 out of the...

Mark Saunders wants your vote! Tune in todays show to hear host Maggie John talk with Mark Saunders about taking down Chow, why he didn't attend the first debate and whether or not he will be attending the Pride Parade.

Anthony Furey wants your vote! Mayoral candidate Anthony Furey talks to host Maggie John talk about how he might be the candidate to stop Olivia Chow, getting back to basics and why he wasn't endorsed by his former employer The Toronto Sun.

Mitzie wants your vote! Tune in to hear host Maggie John talk to mayoral candidate Mitzie Hunter on what endorsements mean to her campaign and the 1.5 billion dollar shortfall in the city of Toronto.

Ana Bailao wants your vote! Tune in today to hear host Maggie John talk to mayoral candidate Ana Bailao on how she will rule differently than John Tory, the former mayor of Toronto who has endorsed her campaign.

Maggie John on with Davelle Morrison of Bosley Real Estate. Housing affordability is in a state of no return. Do we have to rethink how cities work and how people live?

Host Maggie John Speaks with Olivia Chow to clear up some of the smoke around her campaign platform.

Nadia Ladak is the founder of Marlow, a FemTech start-up that has created a unique combination of tampon and lubricant aimed at reducing discomfort during tampon insertion. Nadia is dedicated to empowering individuals who menstruate by encouraging open discussions about menstrual and sexual health, challenging the societal awkwardness surrounding these topics. Tune in to hear more about Nadia's en...

On Toronto This Weekend, host Maggie John is joined by MP Jenny Kwan who is calling for action amidst a college admission letter scandal that can see hundreds of Indian students deported from Canada.

On Toronto This Weekend, host Maggie John is joined by the Chief Ministry Officer, Jonathan Miller from Scott Mission to talk about how the city of Toronto is accommodating the homeless community as smoky air continues to blanket the city.

Councilor Jamaal Myers for Ward 23, Scarborough North, talks to host Maggie John abut growing up in Toronto public housing, making a career change from lawyer to city councilor, making Toronto accessible and making Toronto a charter city. Tune in to hear all of this and more!

A significant shortage of physicians is being faced by Canada, while thousands of Canadian-born doctors are working abroad. Unfortunately, these doctors face barriers that prevent them from easily returning to practice in Canada. On Toronto This Weekend, host Maggie John is joined by Dr. Steve Brennan a doctor currently based in Missouri who is trying to get approval to practice in Canada.

Tune into this episode of Toronto This Weekend with Maggie John to learn about what the recent Bank of Canada interest rate hike mean for YOUR wallet with regular contributor and President of Global Wealth Management, Lyle Stein.