Closer Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matter
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Closer Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matter
In cities and towns across Ontario — and at Queen’s Park and Parliament Hill — our journalists work for you. Their mission is to dig for answers and tell you what they find. This new podcast from Village Media — ‘Closer Look’ — is all about the stories we tell. Every weeknight, hosts Michael Friscol...
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Ford plus Carney equals more housing across Ontario?
Joining us on tonight’s Closer Look podcast is Aidan Chamandy, a reporter at TorontoToday who covered Monday's announcement by Prime Minister Mark Car...
You have one more day left to tell the government about your banned guns
Six years ago, the Trudeau government made the decision to ban more than 2,000 makes and models of assault-style firearms, including the notorious AR-...
Everything you need to know about Doug Ford’s latest unbalanced budget
The Ford government unveiled its latest provincial budget on Thursday — a record $244-billion fiscal roadmap (with a projected deficit of $13.8-billio...
Play ball! Blue Jays broadcaster Dan Shulman joins us for Opening Day chat
The Toronto Blue Jays came oh so close to capturing a World Series title last season — uniting fans from coast to coast in the process.
Can they...
What is ‘maple washing’ — and why are grocery stores getting fined for it?
The ‘Buy Canadian’ movement is still going strong — and federal food inspectors say they’re determined to help ensure shoppers know exactly what’s in...
Here’s a winning bet: Let’s lose all those gambling ads before it's too late
Bruce Kidd, a now-retired professor at the University of Toronto, is our guest on tonight's episode of Village Media's Closer Look podcast.
Host...
Canada’s population actually shrank last year — is that a good thing?
For the first time in decades, the population of Canada declined from one year to the next.
Statistics Canada says in 2025, the country’s popula...
As retail theft soars, some businesses are eyeing drastic measures
A recent report found that retail crime in Canada “has escalated into a national crisis” that costs businesses across the country a whopping $9-billio...
Why it’s time to start screening much sooner for colorectal cancer
For reasons that still aren’t certain, colorectal cancer is striking younger people like never before.
According to the Canadian Cancer Society,...
Should Canada ban all kids from social media?
Three months ago, Australia became the first country in the world to ban social media for kids under the age of 16. Many other governments are now eye...
This Ontario township is wiping Prince Andrew off the map
Today on Village Media’s ‘Closer Look’ podcast: We speak to the mayor of Selwyn Township about the push to erase the disgraced royal’s name from a loc...
What is Doug Ford trying to hide? More than ever before
"Shocking announcement."
"A recipe for a more corrupt government."
A "bullshit" move that will "gut public trust."
That was just som...
This is your captain speaking: Doug Ford bent on bringing jets to island airport
Premier Doug Ford says the province will take over the City of Toronto’s stake in Billy Bishop Airport, clearing the path for larger planes on the isl...
‘Absolutely deadly’: Ontario’s northern highways in desperate need of a fix
Welcome to a special road-trip edition of Village Media's Closer Look podcast.
On tonight's episode, we catch up with members of the provincial...
How a settlement was finally reached in 14-year mall collapse lawsuit
Nearly 14 years after the roof caved in at Elliot Lake's shopping mall — killing two women and injuring 19 others — the tragedy is back in the headlin...
Fantasy island? We fill you in on Doug Ford’s grand vision for new convention centre
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: Premier Ford says he is considering filling in part of Lake Ontario to make room for a multi-billion...
Daylight saving time is a scam, but don’t forget to change your clock!
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: Few phrases get people more riled up than 'spring forward' and 'fall back' — so in advance of this w...
Ontario’s population is only growing older — what’s our plan?
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: The number of people over the age of 80 in our province is set to soar, and advocates say we're not...
Our wilderness is breathtaking — and worth billions to the economy
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: As Canada works to shore up its economy in the face of Donald Trump's tariffs, new research reveals...
How a new DNA technique has helped solve hundreds of cold cases
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: Investigative genetic genealogy is helping police across the world solve decades-old mysteries, incl...
Trump was the ‘wake-up call’ our economy needed — will we listen?
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: Matthew Holmes from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce talks to us about the seemingly endless tariff...
Violence against teachers, staff the ‘new normal’ in classrooms across Ontario
'Schools cannot be safe places to learn if they are not safe places to teach': Tonight on the Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast, a new report shed...
Starting to panic about your March Break trip? Here’s what to do
Tonight on the Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: Should you stay away from Mexico? Cuba? Where should you go instead? Our travel expert has all t...
Are you a student who depends on OSAP? Your debt load is about to soar
Are you one of the many Ontario students who rely on OSAP to help cover tuition? Brace yourself.
The Ford government has announced billions in n...
Meet our country’s new top doctor
Canada has a new Chief Public Health Officer.
Dr. Joss Reimer, a Manitoba physician who helped lead that province’s COVID-19 response, has been...
A ‘Holy Mackinaw’ moment for legendary Maple Leafs broadcaster
It was a huge day for Canadian hockey, as our men’s Olympic team won again in comeback fashion to clinch a spot in Sunday’s gold medal game.
So...
New study reveals what really happens when people lose their doctor
The Ford government has promised to connect every Ontarian to a family doctor or primary care team by 2029 — and at last check, they’re making progres...
Democracy is not dead, but it definitely needs a rebuild
We hear it often: democracy is broken. But is it? Or is democracy just stuck?
That is the central question of the new book Democracy’s Second Ac...
Not excited enough about Canada’s Olympic hockey teams? Watch this
When Canada played the United States in the final of last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off, it was so much more than a single hockey game. It felt like our v...
Imagine a car that can sense drunk driving — and automatically pull over
Imagine a car that can sense whether the driver is impaired.
The technology already exists, and it’s far more sophisticated than traditional int...
What happened to Liam Toman? One year later, it remains a mystery
Where is Liam Toman? More than a year later, his sudden disappearance remains a mystery.
Last winter, the 22-year-old from Whitby, Ont., was on...
Seeking medical advice from AI? It will probably make you more sick
Don’t have a doctor? Don’t do this.
Nearly half of Canadians are turning to AI to diagnose or treat their health issues, according to a new surv...
These are Canada’s ‘most livable’ cities — did yours make the list?
People can be pretty biased when it comes to their hometowns. Ask someone which city is the best, and chances are they’ll choose their own.
But...
Sid Seixeiro is back on the mic, and he’s ‘gonna get angry at some stuff’
Sid Seixeiro is back in the game.
The longtime Toronto sports personality — who rose to prominence as one half of the iconic Tim and Sid show —...
Why lots of people are up in arms about the federal gun buyback program
Nearly six years ago, the Trudeau government banned more than 2,000 makes and models of assault-style firearms, including the notorious AR-15.
T...
What are the latest stats on hallway health care? That’s not public anymore
Back in 2018, now-Premier Doug Ford campaigned on a promise to end “hallway healthcare.” Eight years later, not much has changed.
According to t...
This hockey player-turned-designer crafted something very Canadian
Last month, Rogers asked Canadians everywhere to donate their old hockey jerseys for a unique display of national pride and unity. They wanted a wide...
New study may help explain why Ontario teens are feeling so distressed
New research might help explain why some Ontario teenagers are feeling so distressed these days.
The study, published in the journal Addiction,...
The world is rapidly changing, and so should our colleges and universities
Donald Trump’s tariffs have forced Canada to take a hard look in the mirror. Simply put, a national economy based around U.S. dependency is no longer...
Heated Rivalry fans are fired up — especially the tourists
Four stars? More like five-alarm fire.
‘Heated Rivalry’ is about as hot as a TV show can get, reaching huge audiences and critical acclaim acros...