Why An Ontario School Board Is Removing Books From Its Shelves
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: A NEW "RAGE POLL" & BONNIE CROMBIE TAKING LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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Libby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto, and Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village.

Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie is taking a leave of absence from her role as Mayor as she pursues her leadership of the Ontario Liberal party. A spokesperson for the Ontario PC Party was quick to respond saying, "“It must be nice to take a prolonged vacation from your job. It’s clear Bonnie only sees being mayor as a backup plan rather than what it is: a full-time job. She’s hedging her bets on becoming leader of the Ontario Liberals when she should be serving the people of Mississauga. Classic Bonnie: It’s always about her.” Meanwhile, a new "rage poll" by Pollara indicates that as many as 69 per cent of Ontarians are angry with Premier Doug Ford's Greenbelt plans which has developed into a scandal.

ONTARIO SCHOOL BOARD REMOVES BOOKS FROM SHELVES. WHY?

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Libby Znaimer is joined by Libby Znaimer is joined by Brian Lilley, Political Columnist for the Toronto Sun and Jaime Kirzner-Roberts, Vice President, Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA).

The Peel District School Board has been undergoing a weeding process whereby it has been removing books on its library shelves from prior to 2008 all with the aim to make its library books selection more inclusive. But the move which commenced last Spring has left many parents concerned when they could no longer find important literary works like A Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank.

ONTARIO'S PLAN FOR PHARMACISTS AHEAD OF COVID-19 FALL SEASON

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Libby Znaimer is joined by Justin Bates, CEO of Ontario Pharmacists Association.

The province is planning to allow pharmacies to administer flu shots to babies, and RSV vaccines for adults 60 years of age and older. Justin Bates explains why this is an important step as Fall season comes upon us.