Toronto Today with Greg Brady

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the push for a bridge to the Toronto Island with Councillor Parthi Kandeval (@ParthiKandavel) & April Engelberg (@AprilEngelberg), who first floated the idea of the Island bridge when she ran for council in 2022. Lastly, we speak with YOU and we took your calls – got your reaction – to news of a 14-year-old Toronto BOY charged with murder following a mass shooting in...

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed a Memorial that honours Ontario police officers who died by suicide, and other issues with Jon Reid (@TPAReid), President of the Toronto Police Association and and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s crime specialist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert (@anabailaoTO), Sharan Kaur, political strategist discuss: 1 - Ontario Science Centre closure/fallout. 2 - Long-term transit closure for streetcars on Spadina - until December!  3 - Businesses owe $194 billion in unpaid sales tax. 4 - Toronto St Paul byelection. Learn more about your ad c...

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the Ford Government surprisingly closing the doors at the Science Centre on Friday with Brandon Chu, a Torontonian and father of two young boys who’ve been going to the Science Centre since birth. Also, Josh Matlow (@JoshMatlow) , a Toronto City Councilor carries on our Science Centre discussion and if there's any steps the City can do to pressure the Provincial gover...

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Lindsay Maskell, Strategist and former political adviser (@LindsayMaskell), Roy Green, Host of the Roy Green Show (@TheRoyGreenShow), & Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor (@BenMulroney) Discuss: 1) The truck driving around.....is it illegal? Is a law being broken? 2) EV tariffs, yes.... 3) Is Canada NOW cheering across the country for the Oilers? Learn more...

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed Doug Ford pushing for Tariffs on EV imports from China with Flavio Volpe (@FlavioVolpe1) - President, APMA (The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (@APMACanada) is Canada's national association representing OEM producers of auto parts, equipment, tools, technology & services). Also, Mike Van Soelen (@mvansoelen), Crisis comms expert with the OysterGroup talke...

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Anne Kothawala, President and CEO, The Convenience Industry Council of Canada (@ConvenienceCan) about the Federal Government Crushing Small Business and a call out to the St. Paul's byelection candidates to make a difference for local businesses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Kevin Vuong (@KevinVuongMP) , Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York, Caryma Sa’d (@CarymaRules), lawyer, protest watcher & Nokha Dakroub, former Peel District School Board trustee, who led the charge to combat anti-Black racism and Islamophobia (@NokhaDakroub) 1 - TDSB to consider adding 'anti-Palestinian racism' term to strategy.  2 - U of T tells court enc...

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with a concerned citizen, who brought forward a petition with more than 30,000 signatures protesting the renaming of Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square, being called a RACIST by a City Councillor. Daniel Tate joined us and he wanted the opportunity to respond to the Councillor. Also, Melissa Lantsman (@MelissaLantsman), MP for Thornhill and Conservative Deputy Leader.....

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist, former police inspector, about how an Ontario woman, wanted for child abduction-related offences, is on the run again with her three children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Daniel Tate, a downtown concerned citizen, about his encounter with Councillor Chris Moise at an executive committee meeting regarding the Yonge-Dundas Square name change. At Tuesday's meeting, Tate brought forward a petition with 30,000 signatures in protest of the name change to Sankofa Square. In an off-mic exchange, the Councillor called Tate a 'racist' - and sto...

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth (@stephaniesmyth), broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York (@BradMBradford) & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discussed: 1- At a heated meeting, Mayor Chow and allies move ahead with renaming Yonge-Dundas Square. 2 - Jewish community members rally outside TDSB...

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Nick McNaught, Founder & Co-CEO of Unbounded, about cold plunge therapy, as more people look to escape the heat and explore alterative wellness therapies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed an executive committee meeting about the renaming of Yonge & Dundas Square with Parkdale – High Park Councillor Gord Perks (@gordperks). Also, Chris Moise , City Councillor for Toronto Centre – Sankofa Square is in HIS riding.. and it’s no secret he’s quick to quick to shut people down opposed to the name change..  Lastly, Mike Schreiner (@MikeSchreiner), Leader of th...

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Chris Moise, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 13 - Toronto Centre, about Mayor Olivia Chow and her executive committee moving forward with the renaming of Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square, despite a significant petition being brought forward to stop it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) joined panelists: Chloe Brown (@chloebrown4TO), policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate & Kevin Rupasinghe, transportation planner and longtime advocate for safe and sustainable cities, also former city council candidate (@KevinRupasinghe) to discuss... 1- Last stand at city hall to stop renaming to Sankofa Square. 2 - Is it a government’s job to tell people to stay...

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the third girl accused in the death of a homeless Toronto man pleading guilty in court yesterday with Jennifer Pagliaro (@jpags), Toronto Star crime reporter. Also, Daniel Tate, a concerned citizen, who is going to deputize in front of Mayor Olivia Chow and an executive committee AGAINST the renaming of Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square. Lastly, Cam Guthrie (@CamG...

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Jennifer Pagliaro, Toronto Star crime reporter, about the third girl accused in the death of a homeless Toronto man pleaded guilty on Monday. The teen, who was 13 at the time of the incident, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Kenneth Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with April Engelberg (@AprilEngelberg), Toronto lawyer, former city council candidate, about the City of Toronto warning those thinking of visiting the Toronto Island about long delays at the ferry terminal. With 2 of the 5 ferries out of service, Engelberg's island bridge idea is more popular than ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Dr. Fred Whoriskey, director of the Ocean Tracking Network at Dalhousie University in Halifax, about the growing evidence that the number of great white sharks is on the rise along Canada’s East Coast, where plans are in the works to post warning signs for beachgoers for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert (@anabailaoTO), Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, former mayoral candidate (@anthonyfurey) & Ryan Painter, host of the Ryan Painter Podcast, consultant and public speaker (@ryanlpainter) discuss: 1 - LCBO workers vote to back strike if needed, union says   2 - How Toronto...

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed a new shipping container scanner in the GTA with Mayor Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) of Brampton. Also, Jon Reid (@TPAReid), President of the Toronto Police Association and and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s crime specialist about several issues, including an apparent suicide that led to death of an innocent bystander..  Lastly, Greg breaks down a total PR fail from t...

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Mayor Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) about the federal government announcing the deployment of an X-ray scanner in the GTA to help detect stolen vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis communications expert (@AMAprmaven), & Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor (@BenMulroney) Discuss: 1 - Reaction to Mayor Chow’s interview w/ Ben Mulroney yesterday… 2 - Insiders say politics and privacy concerns halted Doug Ford's promise to put driver's licences and health cards on digital wallets  3 - Time-blindness. Learn more ab...

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the Euro Cup and how BIG this tournament is for local businesses with Rocco Mastrangelo, who co-owns Café Diplomatico in Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood Also, crisis communications expert Mike Van Soelen talked about hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnutt and superstar Jennifer Lopez. Lastly, columnist Emma Teitel joined us to talk about her first column in Natio...