One of the biggest criticisms of e-bikes is that riders do not receive the same quality of workout that they would on a standard pedal bike. However, recent research has found that riders are still actively exercising during the majority (95%) of an e-bike ride. 

One of the biggest criticisms of e-bikes is that riders do not receive the same quality of workout that they would on a standard pedal bike. However, recent research has found that riders are still actively exercising during the majority (95%) of an e-bike ride.

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Are e-bikes a cop-out or a better workout?

Dr Hayley Hamilton, co-director of the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research joined The Shift's Kristen Siapas to break down a Centre for Addiction and Mental Health survey that shows a percentage of Ontario youth struggling with mental health is back to "pre-covid" levels.

Dr Hayley Hamilton, co-director of the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research joined The Shift's Kristen Siapas to break down a Centre for Addiction and Mental Health survey that shows a percentage of Ontario youth struggling with mental health is back to "pre-covid" levels.

Percentage of Ontario Youth Struggling with Mental Health Back to Pre-Covid Levels

Kristen Siapas welcomed Wayne Smith, Professor in the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism at Toronto Metropolitan University to talk about tourism and consumer behaviour, and how Canadian travel to the States has taken a hit this year.  They also chat about if a trade war will cause these numbers to drop further.

Kristen Siapas welcomed Wayne Smith, Professor in the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism at Toronto Metropolitan University to talk about tourism and consumer behaviour, and how Canadian travel to the States has taken a hit this year.&nbsp; They also chat about if a trade war will cause these numbers to drop further.

Canada/US Tourism and Consumer Behaviour Has Changed

The Shift's Kristen Siapas was joined by Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association President Flavio Volpe to get the impacts of the latest tariff threats by US President Donald Trump.

The Shift's Kristen Siapas was joined by Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association President Flavio Volpe to get the impacts of the latest tariff threats by US President Donald Trump.

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