Free For All Friday

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Guest host Scott Reid breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: ·         Bruce Heyman, Former United States Ambassador to Canada discusses the potential Donald Trump 2.0 effect on Canada. ·         Scott takes your te…

Long-time TSN anchor Darren Dutchyshen dies at age 57

James Duthie, Canadian sportscaster for TSN and the host of TSN's hockey coverage joins Vassy to reflect on the legacy of Darren Dutchyshen.  On todays show:  Shachi Kurl, President of the Angus Reid Institute joins Vassy to discuss the political state of B.C and the potential of a merged free-ent…

Wildfire that forced thousands to flee Fort McMurray continues to be very active

Marina Barnes has lived in Fort McMurray for four years and evacuated from her home in Abasand Tuesday. She joins Vassy to discuss what it was like to receive the evacuation notice.  On todays show:  Retired Major General Scott Clancy, former director of operations for NORAD joins Vassy to discuss…

Smoke and air quality warnings across the country

Kelsey McEwen, Chief Meteorologist on CTV Your Morning joins Vassy Kapelos to give the latest on the wildfires that are burning in B.C and Alberta, highlighting some of the air quality warnings that have been issued across the country.  On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Kama…

B.C. mayor prepares as wind threatens to push fire into town

Rob Fraser, Mayor, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality joins guest host Graham Richardson to give the latest on the Parker Lake wildfire that is threatening Fort Nelson.  On todays show: Orion Rodgers, President, Property Rights B.C joins guest host Graham Richardson to discuss if the strict ne…

Free For All Friday

Deb Hutton is pinch-hitting for Amanda Galbraith on Free For All Fridays! A new poll suggests that nearly half of Canadians are opposed to the ongoing protest encampments at various universities. We dig deeper with Andrew Enns, who is Leger’s Executive Vice-President. Meantime, a toxic beef between…

National Air Accessibility Summit today after passengers with disabilities mistreated by Canadian airlines

David Lepofsky is a visiting research professor at Western Law, Chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, and an advocate for accessibility for people with disabilities in air travel. He joins Vassy to discuss what he would like to see come out of the summit.  On tod…

Federal public service unions to announce next steps in fight against office mandates

Chris Aylward, National President of the Public Service Alliance of Canada joins Vassy to discuss the governments directive to all public servants, with few exceptions, to be in the office three days a week. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental H…

Ambassador says military operations in Rafah will continue as ceasefire possibility looms

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Iddo Moed, Israeli Ambassador to Canada, on the latest details from Gaza and how Israel is approaching a potential deal On today's show: Courtney Heels, CP24 Reporter, with the latest following a shooter at star rapper Drake’s home early this morning RCMP Commissioner Mic…

Professor says possible ceasefire agreement comes amid political pressure, potential gamesmanship

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Elliot Tepper, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, on the few details we have on this deal and the failed attempts to make a deal sooner. On today's show: Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and I…