Should Toronto be doing this too?

Plus – The speed camera debate rages on.

 

GUESTS: Gord Perks - Toronto city councillor for Parkdale-High Park

Should Toronto be doing this too?
Plus &ndash; The speed camera debate rages on.
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GUESTS: Gord Perks - Toronto city councillor for Parkdale-High Park

Deb Hutton provides listeners with real talk that cuts through the noise for the early drive home. Her experience in politics and communications brings a fresh common sense perspective on the issues that matter. 

Deb Hutton provides listeners with real talk that cuts through the noise for the early drive home. Her experience in politics and communications brings a fresh common sense perspective on the issues that matter.

The Deb Hutton Show

Police in Niagara crack down on public drug use

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Mark Towhey digs into Canada’s mysterious drop in public‑school enrolment—fewer kids in Grade 1 than Grade 12—and explores whether families are shifting to private schools, homeschooling, or simply having fewer children. He also tackles Ontario’s debate over shortening teachers’ college. On “Stupid of the Day” he  highlights the province’s stagnant welfare rates, previews the day’s top CTV News stories, and opens the phones for a lively “Swipe Left” round of dating dealbreakers.

Mark Towhey digs into Canada&rsquo;s mysterious drop in public‑school enrolment&mdash;fewer kids in Grade 1 than Grade 12&mdash;and explores whether families are shifting to private schools, homeschooling, or simply having fewer children. He also tackles Ontario&rsquo;s debate over shortening teachers&rsquo; college. On &ldquo;Stupid of the Day&rdquo; he&nbsp; highlights the province&rsquo;s stagnant welfare rates, previews the day&rsquo;s top CTV News stories, and opens the phones for a lively &ldquo;Swipe Left&rdquo; round of dating dealbreakers.

Where Did the Kids Go? The School Mystery, Teacher Shake‑Up & Stupid of The Day

Mark Towhey dives into everything from quirky city‑life observations and pop‑culture talk to a deeper look at the realities of low‑paid security‑guard work, before shifting into calls about Canada’s naval future.Professor and military expert Christian Leuprecht, joins to unpack Donald Trump’s newly announced “Trump‑class” battleships and what modern navies—including Canada’s—actually need in an era of drone warfare and autonomous weapons.

Mark Towhey dives into everything from quirky city‑life observations and pop‑culture talk to a deeper look at the realities of low‑paid security‑guard work, before shifting into calls about Canada&rsquo;s naval future.Professor and military expert Christian Leuprecht, joins to unpack Donald Trump&rsquo;s newly announced &ldquo;Trump‑class&rdquo; battleships and what modern navies&mdash;including Canada&rsquo;s&mdash;actually need in an era of drone warfare and autonomous weapons.

Toronto Tales: Security Guards, Battleships & the Guy Dripping Harder Than My Coffee

Mark Towhey is in for Deb Hutton and opened with guest tech expert Carmi Levy, who broke down the viral Waymo‑crash confusion and then discussedand explained the Pentagon’s push toward quantum navigation. Listeners then jumped in with their most disappointing tech purchases—from useless walkie‑talkies to tablets that never found a purpose—mixed with a spirited side‑debate about raisins ruining perfectly good baked goods. The hour wrapped with sharp commentary on Toronto Police communications, escalating protest rhetoric, and a look at how U.S.‑sourced guns continue to drive violence in Canada.

Mark Towhey is in for Deb Hutton and opened with guest tech expert Carmi Levy, who broke down the viral Waymo‑crash confusion and then discussedand explained the Pentagon&rsquo;s push toward quantum navigation. Listeners then jumped in with their most disappointing tech purchases&mdash;from useless walkie‑talkies to tablets that never found a purpose&mdash;mixed with a spirited side‑debate about raisins ruining perfectly good baked goods. The hour wrapped with sharp commentary on Toronto Police communications, escalating protest rhetoric, and a look at how U.S.‑sourced guns continue to drive violence in Canada.

Police in Niagara crack down on public drug use

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