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Closer Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matter‘Disappointing’: New Netflix series sounds a lot like the Humboldt Broncos tragedyEight years ago, the entire country mourned alongside the tight-knit community of Humboldt, Saskatchewan.A bus carrying the local junior hockey team — the Humboldt Broncos — collided with a transport truck on April 6, 2018, killing 16 people and injuring 13 others.Last week, Netflix released a teaser about a new fictional series that sounds eerily familiar: a team in a working-class town where hockey is everything — until a bus crash kills a group of young players and their coach.The show’s concept doesn’t sit well with a lot of people, including some who lost loved ones in th...
2026-01-2830 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterFrom unsolved crimes to cloned meat, our new podcast covers it allIn 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 daily podcast — Closer Look — is all about the stories we tell.Launched in September, our mission is to go beyond the headlines with in-depth, eye-opening conversations featuring Village Media reporters and editors, leading experts, key stakeholders and major newsmakers.Tonight, as we begin a two-week break for the holidays, hosts Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith look back at the...
2025-12-2031 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matter‘I have to do better,’ says NDP leader Marit StilesMarit Stiles is still the face of the Ontario NDP after surviving a leadership review at her party’s September convention. But she is the first to admit that the result — 68 per cent support — wasn’t exactly a ringing endorsement.“I’m not satisfied with that, and the message I got very clearly in talking to NDP members at our convention a couple weeks ago was people want to defeat Doug Ford in the next election, and they were not happy that we weren't able to do that in that snap election,” Stiles said tod...
2025-10-0925 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterWhat we know about Chris Scott, the Ontario MPP accused of spousal assaultCatch and release? Chris Scott now knows the process firsthand. The rookie MPP for Sault Ste. Marie was arrested Sunday night for alleged spousal abuse and released on bail the following day. He is charged with one count of assault and one count of assault with a weapon — the weapon being “a high chair,” according to court documents. (None of the allegations have been tested in court and Scott is presumed innocent until proven guilty).The 35-year-old was promptly booted from Doug Ford’s PC caucus and is now an Independen...
2025-09-2426 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterTrump’s man in Canada stops by our podcast, insists we can still be friendsPete Hoekstra is Donald Trump’s U.S. Ambassador to Canada, which means he spends a lot of time answering questions about the pressing issue of the day on this side of the border: tariffs.The President's musings about Canada becoming the 51st state? He’s had to answer for those comments, too — but Hoekstra insists that’s all behind us.“I've told people I don't talk about it, so I'm not really going to talk about it with you either,” the Ambassador said during a wide-ranging interview on our Closer Look podcast. “I...
2025-09-1344 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterBonnie voyage? Liberals decide this weekend if Crombie stays or goesJudgment day looms for Bonnie Crombie.The Ontario Liberal leader faces a mandatory leadership review at the party’s annual general meeting this weekend, and it’s certainly not certain which way the vote will go.Although Crombie has admitted to being caught off guard by Doug Ford’s snap election call — and faced criticism for making health care the centrepiece of her party’s platform — the Liberals did win enough seats to regain official party status.We’ll know by Sunday night if the party faithful still have faith.SEE:
2025-09-1242 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterIs it time to ban sports gambling commercials? This might convince youHere’s a sure bet: If you watch a sporting event tonight, you’re going to see a gambling ad. They’ve become ubiquitous ever since the Ontario government legalized sports betting across the province in 2022.But doctors are sounding the alarm, warning parents that all those gambling commercials pose a major risk to children and teens.“Such advertising insidiously normalizes a harmful activity, and children are being exposed, to their detriment,” reads an editorial in the latest issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal. “Canadian jurisdictions should act to eliminate all commercials...
2025-09-1121 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterWhen did Ontario schools become so violent?By every measure, violence is skyrocketing inside Ontario schools.According to a survey released earlier this year by the Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU), nearly 75 per cent of education workers experience violent or disruptive incidents in their work area, with more than a third facing these incidents daily. Among educational assistants and child and youth workers, the numbers are even more alarming: 95.8 per cent — nearly every single one — say they experience violence at work.Data recently released to Global News under freedom of information legislation was equally shocking: the l...
2025-09-1027 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterWhere is Nicole Morin? 40 years later, there’s still hope for an answerForty years later, it remains one of Canada’s most perplexing unsolved mysteries: What happened to Nicole Morin?On July 30, 1985, the eight-year-old girl left her penthouse apartment in west-end Toronto to meet a friend for a swim. She was never seen again — and not a single piece of physical evidence linked to her disappearance has ever been found.Earlier this summer, the Toronto Police Service marked the 40th anniversary of Nicole’s case by announcing a $50,000 reward for new information that leads to her location.Police also released a new forens...
2025-09-0926 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterHurry! Don’t miss our interview with ‘rock star’ curler Jennifer JonesTonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: One of the greatest curlers of all time stops by our house for a sweeping conversation about her legendary career and new autobiography.One of the greatest curlers of all time is in our house tonight.Jennifer Jones — six-time national champ, two-time world champ, Olympic gold medallist — is set to release an autobiography that promises to leave no stone unturned about her legendary career.The book is called Rock Star: My Life On and Off the Ice, and it hits store shelves Aug. 26.
2025-08-2322 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterChronic concern: This Ontario town smells like pot all the timeTonight on our new 'Closer Look' podcast: After multiple legal challenges, years of complaints and thousands in fines, the Town of Pelham is still grappling with the stench from local cannabis facilities.In this case, residents can be forgiven for their blunt opinions.For years, people in the Town of Pelham have lamented the incessant stench of weed in the air — the result of two large cannabis production facilities.Despite hundreds of complaints, thousands of dollars in fines and multiple legal challenges, the stink lingers.With another court da...
2025-08-2222 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterHomeless encampment becomes a ‘heinous’ crime sceneTonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: Barrie Police have charged a man with murdering and dismembering two people following an investigation inside a controversial homeless encampment.The details are still trickling out, but what’s known so far is disturbing: A Barrie man is accused of murdering and dismembering two people after a police investigation that centred around a longstanding homeless encampment.Barrie mayor Alex Nuttall called it a “completely heinous criminal event” and vowed to work toward having “zero encampments” in his city.“I haven't been comfortable with the way that...
2025-08-2119 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterCLOSER LOOK: Let’s talk about Doug Ford’s tunnel visionTonight on Village Media's new daily podcast: We dig a little deeper into Premier Ford's big idea to construct a massive, congestion-easing tunnel underneath Highway 401 in Toronto.For a story about boring, this one has proven to be anything but.Premier Doug Ford is determined as ever to dig a massive tunnel underneath Highway 401 in Toronto — telling reporters yesterday that he's spoken with "some tunnelling folks" and has hashed out a realistic plan to ease congestion.According to Ford's tunnel vision, the finished product will have three levels: one for ea...
2025-08-0819 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterCLOSER LOOK: What happens when your mayor is under OPP investigation?It's not everyday that the OPP launches an investigation targeting an Ontario mayor. But that's exactly what happened this week in North Bay, where Mayor Peter Chirico has been dogged by a spending scandal that has triggered plenty of headlines.The controversy revolves around nearly $16,000 in questionable expenses charged to Chirico's city-issued corporate credit card, including dog food, cigarettes, a golf membership and season tickets to the OHL's North Bay Battalion. Chirico has previously said he's "done nothing wrong" and has "nothing to hide." Ultimately, it's now up to the OPP to d...
2025-08-0719 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matter‘I’m not going anywhere’: Bonnie Crombie tells us why she should keep her jobTonight on Village Media's new daily podcast: Ontario's Liberal leader concedes that 'mistakes were made' during the last election, but she has every intention of steering her party into the next campaign.Bonnie Crombie acknowledges that “mistakes were made” during the last provincial election, but the Liberal leader insists she is the best person to steer her party into the next campaign — whenever that happens to be.Crombie — who faces a mandatory leadership review at next month’s annual general meeting of the Ontario Liberal Party — has faced some recent heat from fellow Liber...
2025-08-0233 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterSteve Paikin has a new agenda keeping him busyTonight on 'Closer Look': One of Canada's most recognized and respected journalists talks to us about his beloved Red Sox, his new podcast, and why he's excited to once again team up with Village Media.Don’t use the word retired to describe Steve Paikin. He’s working as hard as ever.The longtime anchor of TVO’s The Agenda, who recorded his final show last month after 19 seasons, has shifted his journalism to the independent kind.The Paikin Podcast dropped its debut episode two weeks ago — a sit-down interview with Alb...
2025-08-0125 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterWe learned some things about the chief fundraiser for Doug Ford’s PC partyTonight on Village Media's new daily podcast: What our Queen's Park team at The Trillium discovered about the chair of the PC Ontario Fund — and how Premier Ford reacted to the investigation."He could be the most powerful person in the province."That's the way one source described Tony Miele, the long-serving chair of the PC Ontario Fund — the fundraising arm of Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative party. With Miele at the helm, the PCs have dominated other provincial parties in fundraising for more than a decade, bankrolling slick, expensive commercials and pr...
2025-07-3117 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterCar thefts are suddenly way down across OntarioTonight on Village Media's new 'Closer Look' podcast: One month after masked men tried to steal a vehicle out of Doug Ford's driveway, a new report finds a major decline in reported auto thefts.Last year, when the provincial and federal governments announced millions of dollars in funding to crack down on car thieves, Ontario Premier Doug Ford had a stern warning for would-be criminals: “We’re coming after you.”They actually came after him, it turned out. But in the end, the government crackdown appears to be working.A new re...
2025-07-3019 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterLots of worry kicking around about World Cup we're hosting with U.S.Remember back in 2018, when the United States, Canada and Mexico celebrated their successful bid to co-host the 2026 World Cup?Now that the big event is less than a year away — and U.S. President Donald Trump has unleashed a tariff war on his country’s closest trading partner — things have gotten a bit awkward.Offside, to borrow a soccer term.Political tensions, combined with Trump’s immigration crackdown, are threatening to overshadow the largest-ever FIFA World Cup, with the three countries set to host a record 48 teams.Will some int...
2025-07-2921 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterMajor project? Maybe it’s time to finally fix Ontario’s northern highwaysDonald Trump’s tariffs have triggered a lot of talk on this side of the border about building big — and the race is now on to kick-start major infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening Canada’s autonomy and economy.How about a massive upgrade to Highways 11 and 17?That is the pitch being made by the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), which this week called on the federal and provincial governments to invest in an innovative plan that it says would improve road safety and boost trade efficiency.If approved, the projec...
2025-07-2618 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterCLOSER LOOK: How scammers are using AI to rip you offBack in June, police in Barrie issued what has become an all-too-common warning: beware of fraudsters.But this particular story was especially shocking. A local senior had fallen victim to an elaborate scam that ended when he handed over $725,000 worth of gold bars to a stranger in his driveway.“The reality is, sadly, this gold will never be seen again and the dollar value it represents can never be recovered,” police said in a news release.If it feels like fraud cases are on the rise, you’re right. The Canadi...
2025-07-2518 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterNate Erskine-Smith tells us why Bonnie Crombie needs to goBonnie Crombie is set to face a leadership review at the Ontario Liberal Party’s annual general meeting in September — and one former rival has some well-publicized thoughts about what should happen.In a Substack post last week, Nate Erskine-Smith — a Toronto MP who finished second in the 2023 leadership race — said Crombie should resign if she doesn’t receive at least two-thirds of support from Liberal delegates.“We need change,” Erskine-Smith wrote, adding “that renewal starts at the top.”Not surprisingly, his comments triggered some headlines (and some pushback from Ontario MPPs)....
2025-07-2426 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterCLOSER LOOK: Is Canadian fentanyl really ‘pouring’ over the U.S. border?As trade negotiations drag on, U.S. President Donald Trump continues to insist that tariffs are justified because Canada isn’t doing enough to stop fentanyl from “pouring” over the border into American communities.The data doesn’t seem to back up the president’s claim — and neither does the evidence seen by one of Ontario’s top cops. During a recent episode of our ‘Closer Look’ podcast, we asked OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique to weigh in on Trump’s claim. He called it "misinformation.""There is very little evidence of that being a trend...
2025-07-2312 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterTrump looms large as Ford hosts fellow premiers in cottage countryCanada’s premiers are gathered in cottage country this week for a series of meetings that all revolve around the same man: U.S. President Donald Trump.Ontario Premier Doug Ford, chair of the Council of the Federation, is hosting his counterparts at the Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka — with tariffs and trade at the top of the agenda.Earlier today, the premiers met with First Nations leaders concerned about Bill 5, which gives the province the power to speed up the development of major infrastructure projects. Tomorrow morning, Prime Minister Mark Carney will arri...
2025-07-2218 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterThe pandemic is long over — get back to the officeIn 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 daily podcast from Village Media — ‘Closer Look’ — is all about the stories we tell.Every weeknight, hosts Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith go beyond the headlines with insightful, in-depth conversations featuring our reporters and editors, leading experts, key stakeholders and big newsmakers.On tonight’s episode: The death of remote work.With COVID-19 long behind us, a gro...
2025-07-1621 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterFirst came the Stanley Cup win, then the viral videoIf you’re a hockey fan, you’ve no doubt seen this viral video by now: Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice rewarding his fourth-line forwards in the waning seconds of this year’s Stanley Cup final.“I want you three f—ing guys out there for the last shift,” said Maurice, in a behind-the-scenes moment recorded on the bench. “You throw your sh— off when we win this.”Maurice was acknowledging the fact that his grinders — A.J. Greer, Tomas Nosek and Jonah Gadjovich — had played a pivotal role in the team’s championship ru...
2025-06-2821 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterInside the largest fentanyl bust in OPP historyIn 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 daily podcast from Village Media — ‘Closer Look’ — is all about the stories we tell.On tonight’s episode: One-on-one with Ontario’s top cop.Earlier this month, the Ontario Provincial Police announced the largest fentanyl seizure in the force’s history: 38 kg, or more than 380,000 street doses of the lethal drug. The massive bust was the result of Project Go...
2025-06-2721 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterBill Barilko disappeared that summer, but his old hockey stick has resurfacedBill Barilko is a familiar name to hockey fans — a talented Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman who famously scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal in 1951.But for most Canadians, Barilko is even more famous for his appearance in The Tragically Hip's hit song Fifty Mission Cap.Bill Barilko disappeared that summerHe was on a fishing tripThe last goal he ever scored, in overtimeWon the Leafs the cupThey didn't win another till 1962The year he was discoveredThis week, Barilko's name was back in th...
2025-06-2621 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterThis new robot cleans Ontario beaches like a ZamboniNo, that’s not a Zamboni on the shoreline. It’s a BeBot — Canada’s first remote-controlled beach cleaning robot.The unique device was unveiled this week by the not-for-profit group Pollution Probe, which plans to dispatch the contraption this summer to various beaches across Ontario.The vacuum-like robot — which covers 3,000 square meters per hour — targets food wrappers, bottles, cigarette butts and plastic fragments. Melissa De Young, the CEO of Pollution Probe, joins us on tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’ to explain how the robot works, why it’s important — and what...
2025-06-2520 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterCharlie Angus has some things to say to Donald TrumpIn 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 daily podcast from Village Media — ‘Closer Look’ — is all about the stories we tell.Every weeknight, hosts Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith go beyond the headlines with insightful, in-depth conversations featuring our reporters and editors, leading experts, key stakeholders and big newsmakers.On tonight’s debut episode: Charlie Angus’ war.After serving more than two decades as an...
2025-06-2425 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matter‘Nightmare’ finally over for man wrongfully charged in Dominican RepublicWelcome back to Inside the Village, a one-of-a-kind podcast where all news is local — and no topic is off-limits.On this week's episode: Free at last.A nightmare vacation for a Burlington, Ont. man has finally come to an end — 71 days after he was arrested in the Dominican Republic and wrongfully accused of drug trafficking.David Bennett was innocent all along, but even after local authorities withdrew the charges, he spent weeks waiting for permission to finally fly home.Bennett's wife, Jane Wilcox — who worked furiously behind the scenes...
2025-05-2932 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterIs this the solution to countering Trump’s tariffs?Welcome back to Inside the Village, a one-of-a-kind podcast where all news is local — and no topic is off-limits.On this week's episode: the urgent push to break down interprovincial trade barriers.Yes, you read that right: this week's show is a detailed discussion about interprovincial trade barriers.Why? Because a lot of people are trumpeting them as a key front in the battle against Donald Trump's punishing tariffs. WATCH: Mark Carney joins our podcast to talk Trump, tariffsSimply put, interprovincial trade barriers are...
2025-05-1830 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterMeasles is back with a vengeance, and we all know whyThis week on our 'Inside the Village' podcast: Eradicated nearly three decades ago, measles cases are soaring — fuelled by COVID fatigue and misinformation that spreads faster than the virus itself.Welcome back to Inside the Village, a one-of-a-kind podcast where all news is local — and no topic is off-limits.On this week's episode: The spread of measles misinformation.Eradicated nearly 30 years ago, measles is back with a vengeance. The highly contagious virus is making a global resurgence, and Ontario is no exception.Since last October, the province has repo...
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Closer LookCLOSER LOOK: Poilievre or Carney? On historic night, our reporters have both camps coveredSend us a textAfter weeks of polls, promises and political posturing, we can finally see the finish line.At 10 p.m. EDT, when voting closes on the west coast, federal election results will start pouring in across the country.By the end of the night, one party will come out on top: Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives or Mark Carney’s Liberals.Village Media’s political reporters are in Ottawa tonight to cover both camps as the results are revealed.Palak Mangat of Parliament Today and Jessic...
2025-04-2906 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterAs election day looms, Mark Carney joins our podcast for an exclusive chatOn Monday, Canadians will cast their ballots in what many are calling the most important election in generations.If you believe the polls, this is a tight two-horse race between Mark Carney’s Liberals and Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives.This morning, Carney visited Sault Ste. Marie for a campaign stop at Algoma Steel, the city’s largest employer. After the press conference, the Liberal Leader sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Village Media’s Inside the Village podcast.You can watch the full interview above, or listen to the audio ve...
2025-04-2623 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterSteve Paikin has spent decades preparing for this momentThis week on our 'Inside the Village' podcast: The moderator for next week's English-language leaders' debate tells us how he gets ready, what can go wrong — and his strategy for keeping things fair.Welcome back to Inside the Village, a one-of-a-kind podcast where all news is local — and no topic is off-limits.On this week's episode: Prepping for the big showdown.Next week will be a crucial one in the ongoing federal election race, as party leaders take the stage for back-to-back debates on Wednesday and Thursday in Montreal.Fi...
2025-04-1233 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: 20 years later, pet lover makes shocking discovery about dead cat’s ashesSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': In Ontario, pet cremation is a common occurrence — but what happened to this Burlington cat lover is anything but normal.Like thousands of pet owners in Ontario, Valerie Stevenson chose to cremate her beloved cat "Jewels" when she died 20 years ago. The Burlington woman kept the cat's ashes in a special urn on a dresser.But recently, when another one of her cats knocked over the container, Stevenson made a shocking discovery: the ashes actually belonged to a dog, not her cat....
2025-04-1104 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterBuy Canadian? It feels so good — and might actually make a differenceThis week on our 'Inside the Village' podcast: As Donald Trump hits us with tariffs and muses about Canada becoming the 51st state, shoppers on this side of the border are punching back.Welcome back to Inside the Village, a one-of-a-kind podcast where all news is local — and no topic is off-limits.On this week's episode: How to "Buy Canadian" — and why this boycott might actually stick.Although Donald Trump struck a much more respectful tone on Friday after a phone call with Prime Minister Mark Carney, the U.S. Pres...
2025-03-2935 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: ‘Our only focus is getting David home’: Fight continues for man arrested in DominicanSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': We revisit our latest podcast episode featuring Jane Wilcox, who is working around the clock to free her husband after he was accused of drug smuggling in Punta Cana.The waiting continues for David Bennett, a Burlington, Ont. man arrested in the Dominican Republic for suspected drug trafficking — an allegation he and his family insist is a lie.Bennett was supposed to board a flight home from his Punta Cana vacation on March 7. Three weeks later, he remains in limbo.“We’r...
2025-03-2903 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matter‘It's a nightmare,’ says wife of Ontario man facing drug charges in DominicanThis week on our 'Inside the Village' podcast: We speak to Jane Wilcox, who is fighting around the clock to clear her husband's name — and bring David Bennett home.Welcome back to Inside the Village, a one-of-a-kind podcast where all news is local — and no topic is off-limits.On this week's episode: A dream vacation spirals into a nightmare.Family and friends are rallying around a Burlington man who was arrested in the Dominican Republic earlier this month and accused of drug trafficking.David Bennett was on vacation in P...
2025-03-2228 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterAlgoma Steel boss talks to us about Trump, pollution and looming job cutsThis week on our 'Inside the Village' podcast: A wide-ranging conversation with Algoma Steel CEO Michael Garcia, an American citizen who holds a unique vantage point on the brewing trade war.Welcome back to Inside the Village, a one-of-a-kind podcast where all news is local — and no topic is off-limits.On this week's episode: An in-depth conversation with the CEO of Sault Ste. Marie's largest employer.Michael Garcia is chief executive officer of Algoma Steel, a company that ships approximately half of its output south of the border. He also ha...
2025-03-091h 25Closer LookCLOSER LOOK: With tariffs coming, Doug Ford is on fire to get moving on Ring of FireSend us a textIn this new feature, Village Media journalists break down an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: Why the much-hyped Ring of Fire project is still years away.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering.These conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight's episode: Why Doug Ford is on fire to...
2025-03-0407 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Welcome to McDavid's, may I take your order please?Send us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': Overtime winner, fast food dinner. The local McDonald's in Connor McDavid's hometown of Newmarket is celebrating his huge game-winning goal with a temporary name change.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering.These conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight's episode: Overtime winner, fast food dinner.On pa...
2025-03-0104 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Watch out for huge falling icicles — but don’t blowtorch themSend us a textIn this new feature, Village Media journalists break down an interesting story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: Beware of those giant dangling icicles.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering.These conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight's episode: Beware of falling icicles.SEE: Those bi...
2025-02-2704 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Who stole — then returned — this symbolic quilt?Send us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': A handmade quilt created to honour residential school survivors was stolen earlier this month from a Timmins museum, then anonymously dropped in a library book return.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering.These conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight's episode: A museum mystery.SEE: ...
2025-02-2603 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: How an Ontario prof is saving climate change data from Trump's eraserSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': With Donald Trump back in the White House, basic climate change data is starting to disappear from U.S. government websites — but not all of it.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering.These conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight's episode: The rush to preserve climate-change data from "Trum...
2025-02-2505 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Mr. Ford goes to Washington (again)Send us a textIn this new feature, Village Media journalists break down an important story making headlines around the province. Tonight: We follow Doug Ford on another election-campaign detour to the U.S. Capitol.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight's episode: Doug Ford takes another trip to Washington....
2025-02-2203 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Facing eviction after 47 years, this tenant fought backSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': An increasing number of Ontario landlords are using N12s to evict longtime tenants, arguing they need the unit for personal use. But not every property owner is being honest.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight's episode: How a Toronto woman won a...
2025-02-1910 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Dr. Internet? Physician shortage leaves many with no other optionSend us a text'Perfect storm': A new survey found an alarming number of Canadians are depending on medical misinformation online because they don't have a family doctor.As Ontarians prepare to head to the polls on Feb. 27, the province's doctor shortage is one of the most pressing issues of the campaign.Each of the major party leaders has promised to solve the problem over the next four years — in their own way.In the meantime, more and more Canadians who don't have a family physician are turning to...
2025-02-1504 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: ‘Swatting’ calls no laughing matter for policeSend us a textIn this new feature, Village Media journalists break down an important story making headlines around the province. Tonight: the growing problem of prank 911 callers sending cops to fake emergencies.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight's episode: A surge in "swatting" calls.Police forces across th...
2025-02-1404 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: This landmark highway statue will live another daySend us a textTonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look': After months of debate, a Northern Ontario town is spending $10,000 to save an iconic lumberjack statue from getting the axe.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering.These conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight's episode: Iconic lumberjack avoids the chopping block.For countless travellers al...
2025-02-1303 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Firefighter who tried to cover up wife’s murder learns his fateSend us a textIn this new feature, Village Media journalists break down an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: Sentencing day for a shocking crime.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering.These conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight's episode: Sentencing day for a 'cold, callous' killer.James Schwalm wa...
2025-02-1208 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: How school buses are about to get saferSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': Mounted cameras that help drivers better detect children standing or walking nearby will be mandatory on all new school buses — but not right away.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering.These conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how our editors and reporters gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight's episode: Keeping our kids a little bit safe...
2025-02-1107 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterINSIDE THE VILLAGE: For online gamblers, Ontario is the new VegasThis week on the podcast: As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, nearly half of all viewers in Ontario are expected to place a bet — a process that's never been easier, or more enticing.Welcome back to Inside the Village, a one-of-a-kind podcast where all news is local — and no topic is off-limits.On this week's episode: Betting on the Super Bowl (and everything else).In 2022, Ontario became the first province in Canada to regulate online gambling and single-sport betting, leading to what is now a multi-billion-dollar industry.But at what...
2025-02-0727 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: More freedom for killer mom who drowned daughtersSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': A Barrie woman who admitted to police that she drowned her two young girls in a bathtub nearly two decades ago has been granted more escorted absences from prison.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 feature — ‘Closer Look’ — is a chance to hear directly from those dogged reporters and editors.Every weeknight, Village Media’...
2025-02-0605 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Why Elon Musk is still pocketing your tax dollars — for nowSend us a textIn this new feature, Village Media journalists dig into an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: Everything you need to know about the Starlink contract.Elon was gone — and now he's back.On Monday morning, on the eve of a trade war between the U.S. and Canada, Ontario Premier Doug Ford vowed to "rip up" the province's $100-million contract with Musk's Starlink to provide satellite internet service to thousands of rural homes and businesses. "Ontario won’t do business with...
2025-02-0508 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterInside the Village: Election campaign? There's a cap for thatThis week on our 'Inside the Village' podcast: Ontario will be in election-campaign mode over the next four weeks — and your local news outlet will be covering every step of the race.Welcome back to Inside the Village, a one-of-a-kind podcast where all news is local — and no topic is off-limits.On this week's episode: Election season in Ontario!Like it or not, Doug Ford is sending us back to the voting booths a lot earlier than scheduled. Your local news site is ready to cover all the angles — along with T...
2025-02-0226 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Why Doug Ford's daughter is begging for moneySend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': Krista Ford Haynes has launched a GoFundMe page in the hopes of raising $100K for her husband, a Toronto cop facing a disciplinary hearing for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode of 'Closer Look': A high...
2025-02-0107 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Closing after 60 years, Peavey Mart wants customers to do one thingSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': A well-known retail brand is shutting the doors for good — and in its farewell message, the company is urging customers to keep shopping local so 'dollars stay within Canada'.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering.These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode of 'Closer Look': The end of...
2025-01-3105 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Ford defends fellow MPP accused of bullying staff, creating ‘toxic’ workplaceSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': As she runs for re-election, the Conservative MPP in Newmarket-Aurora is facing mounting allegations that she berated and abused at least seven former employees.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode: On the job with Conservative MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy.Runn...
2025-01-3005 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Doug Ford promises to find you a doctor — by 2029Send us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': How the Ford government (if re-elected) plans to ensure every person in Ontario has a primary care provider by the time the next provincial election rolls around.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode: Another crack at solving Ontario's doctor shortage.Th...
2025-01-2908 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: After tragic death, should rules be tightened for elderly drivers?Send us a textIn this new feature, Village Media journalists dig into an important story making headlines around the province. Tonight: the family of a Guelph woman run over by a 95-year-old driver is demanding action.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode: Should regular road tests be mandatory for...
2025-01-2803 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Arson suspect arrested for huge fire at historic Ontario buildingSend us a textIn this new feature, Village Media journalists dig into an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: The police investigation into a massive fire in downtown Orillia.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode: A suspicious fire rips through a landmark Ontario building.
2025-01-2406 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Ford government has private eyes scoping out drug consumption sitesSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': As first reported by The Trillium at Queen's Park, the province's response to a lawsuit over supervised consumption sites has included hiring private investigators to snoop around.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode of Closer Look: A "dirty move" by the Ford...
2025-01-2304 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: What we know about massive cyberattack targeting student dataSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': Ontario school boards have fallen victim to a huge data breach targeting software used to store student information — exposing private details that date back decades.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: Learning a hard lesson on cybersecurity.School b...
2025-01-2211 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Who is Brian? Thrift-store Dr. Seuss book contains heartfelt note from long agoSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': An Ontario woman bought a used copy of a children's classic — only to discover a handwritten note from father to son. She's now on a mission to return the book.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: Searching for Brian....
2025-01-2105 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Notorious fraudster ordered to get a job — and pay back $27MSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': The latest chapter in the saga of a prolific Ontario fraudster who tricked hundreds of victims into investing in his elaborate Ponzi scheme.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: On the hook for $26.91 million.For a while, C...
2025-01-1804 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: This isn’t your typical car theft caseSend us a textIn this nightly feature, Village Media journalists dig deeper into an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: A new angle on the auto theft epidemic.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode: Test drive it like you stole it.SEE...
2025-01-1706 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Sex abuse claims trigger court battle between Canadian rock starsSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': Duelling lawsuits have been launched after Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley accused Treble Charger's Greig Nori of historic sexual abuse and grooming.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: Two prominent Canadian musicians launch duelling lawsuits.Last year, Sum 41 f...
2025-01-1605 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: This sailboat trapped in ice has a lot of people worriedSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': The plight of a lone sailor seemingly stuck in Georgian Bay ice has created quite a stir in Penetanguishene, with nearby residents concerned about his safety as winter settles in.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: The man in the b...
2025-01-1504 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Homeless crisis in Ontario will get worse before it gets betterSend us a textIn this new nightly feature, Village Media journalists discuss an important story making headlines. On tonight's episode: A new report attempts to tally the homeless across the province.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: Tallying the homeless across the province.A new re...
2025-01-1408 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: We’re hooked on this story about an abandoned fishing boatSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': For nearly two months, a mystery vessel has been marooned on Hanlan's Point beach on the Toronto islands. Where is the owner?Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: A mystery fishing boat marooned on the Toronto islands.First...
2025-01-1109 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Doug Ford and his 'limestone' head colliding with Donald TrumpSend us a textIn this new nightly feature, Village Media journalists break down the details of an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: An early election in Ontario?Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: Will Donald Trump trigger an early Ontario election...
2025-01-1020 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: This historic Ontario building may soon be historySend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': A century-old greenhouse at the University of Guelph is slated for demolition, but the fight is on to save it from the wrecking ballEvery weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: The fight to save a century-old greenhouse.Built...
2025-01-0904 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Prolific 'renovictor' insists there's no such thingSend us a textTonight on 'Closer Look': An elusive Ontario landlord defends himself amid growing criticism — including a protest by tenants outside a home he owns in an upscale Toronto neighbourhood.Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: Ontario's biggest "renovictor" finally speaks out.Earlier th...
2025-01-0812 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Justin Trudeau has left the building (almost)Send us a textIn this new feature, Village Media journalists break down the details of a big story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: The Prime Minister is walking away, so what happens now?Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: Life after Justin Trudeau...
2025-01-0705 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: How bad is Ontario’s doctor shortage? There’s a map for thatSend us a text 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 feature — ‘Closer Look’ — is a chance to hear directly from those dedicated reporters and editors. Every night, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your lo...
2024-12-2307 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Newly released body-cam footage reveals truth about OPP shootingSend us a textIn 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 feature — ‘Closer Look’ — is a chance to hear directly from those dedicated reporters and editors. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local new...
2024-12-2006 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Why does Doug Ford hate bike lanes so much?Send us a textIn 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 feature — ‘Closer Look’ — is a chance to hear directly from those dedicated reporters and editors. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your loca...
2024-12-1908 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Why more doctors are prescribing walks in the parkSend us a textIn 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 feature — ‘Closer Look’ — is a chance to hear directly from those dedicated reporters and editors. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local new...
2024-12-1806 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: For 19 years, no one knew her nameSend us a textIn 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 feature — ‘Closer Look’ — is a chance to hear directly from those dedicated reporters and editors. Every night, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local new...
2024-12-1704 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: This baby was born on the side of a snowy highwaySend us a textIn 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 feature — ‘Closer Look’ — is a chance to hear directly from those dedicated reporters and editors. Every night, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local new...
2024-12-1403 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: How the ROM lost 10 harpoons — and thousands of other artifactsSend us a textIn this new nightly feature, Village Media journalists break down the details of an important story making headlines around the provinceIn 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 feature — ‘Closer Look’ — is a chance to hear directly from those dedicated reporters and editors. Every night, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story t...
2024-12-1303 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: An inspiring work of artSend us a textIn this new nightly feature, Village Media journalists break down the details of an important story making headlines around the provinceIn 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 feature — ‘Closer Look’ — is a chance to hear directly from those dedicated reporters and editors. Every night, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story t...
2024-12-1205 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Doug Ford has a plan to dismantle homeless encampments.Send us a textIn this new nightly feature, Village Media journalists break down the details of an important story making headlines around the provinceIn 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 feature — ‘Closer Look’ — is a chance to hear directly from those dedicated reporters and editors. Every night, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important stor...
2024-12-1113 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Inside the fight to keep a notorious schoolgirl killer behind barsSend us a textIn this new nightly feature, Village Media journalists break down the details of an important story making headlines around the provinceIn 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 feature — ‘Closer Look’ — is a chance to hear directly from those dedicated reporters and editors. Every night, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalist...
2024-12-0607 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: This grocery store won’t let you insideSend us a textIn 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 feature — ‘Closer Look’ — is a chance to hear directly from those dedicated reporters and editors. Every night, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local new...
2024-12-0406 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Unsolved hit-and-run mystery like ‘a movie that hasn’t ended yet’Send us a textIn this new nightly feature, Village Media journalists break down the details of an important story making headlines around the provinceIn 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 feature — ‘Closer Look’ — is a chance to hear directly from those dedicated reporters and editors. Every night, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to ex...
2024-12-0305 minCloser LookCLOSER LOOK: Meet the king of Ontario ‘renovictions’Send us a textEvery day, our local journalists tackle the stories that matter most: the ones that impact your day-to-day life.In communities across the province — as well at Queen’s Park and on Parliament Hill — our on-the-ground reporters and editors chase down the answers you need to know. In this new nightly segment — ‘Closer Look’ — Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering.These interviews are designed to help you better understand how our reporters gather the information that lands in you...
2024-12-0208 min
Unreserved Wine TalkCandid Wine Conversations with Scott Sexsmith of Up Close & Personal and Matt Cundill of You May Also LikeHow do you choose the best wine pairings for dessert? When should you summon the sommelier? How can you improve your smell vocabulary and learn to distinguish between different aromas? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Scott Sexsmith of Up Close & Personal and Matt Cundill on You May Also Like. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights Is it normal to find it difficult to detect the tastes and aromas from wine tasting notes?
2024-02-1443 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterAccess denied: International students cappedMichael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith are back for another episode of Inside the Village. The feds have announced they are putting a temporary cap on the number of international students being granted visas. This move will result in colleges and universities losing millions in revenue. How did we get here and how will that lost money be made up? Dr. Mike Moffatt from the University of Western Ontario joins us to fill in the blanks. Also, big layoffs at Algoma Steel, speed cameras and the ‘lead of the week’ from one of our newest reporters.
2024-01-2426 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterBlazing trails…safelyIt’s the kick off to season three of Inside the Village with Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith. With winter late out of the gate this year it has dramatically impacted outdoor sports and recreational activities, particularly snowmobiling. Lisa Stackhouse from OFSC stops by for some trail talk and also some tips as we celebrate Snowmobile Safety week in Ontario. Also on the show a new site launch is in the very near future and political junkies take note, Trillium Talk is here!
2024-01-1721 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterDissecting the Greenbelt scandalWelcome back to Inside the Village, a podcast where all news is local — and no topic is off-limits.On this week's episode: Doug Ford does a complete 180.After losing two cabinet ministers, two senior staffers, and untold points in the polls, the Premier announced last Thursday that his government would walk back its Greenbelt land removals.Insisting he was “very, very sorry,” Ford also promised once again to not touch the protected area — the same pledge he broke in 2018 that led to his government’s biggest scandal to date. That scandal isn’t going...
2023-09-2225 min
Songwriting For SongwritersEpisode 4 - Ron SexsmithEpisode 4 - Ron Sexsmith - Songwriting For Songwriters Podcast.Ron Sexsmith is one of the most respected living songwriters. Canadian born and 3 time Juno Award winning songwriter, Ron has just released his new album 'The Vivian Line'.Elijah and Ron have a conversation about the stories behind some of Ron's songs, the beautiful story of how Ron started songwriting, his influences, his process and relationship with his songwriting muse, the Canadian spirit in songwriting and his career and journey as a songwriter.Order yourself a copy of Ron's new album 'The Vivian Line...
2023-04-261h 14Closer Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterOver asking: Inside Ontario's out of control housing marketThe housing market in Ontario is off the charts right now. In the latest episode of Inside the Village, Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith try to get some clarity as to why from Tim Hudak, CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association. Also, free transportation to polling stations? One Cambridge city councilor is trying to make that happen for all residents of his community—and hopes other cities follow suit. And the city of Greater Sudbury has made a bold decision: to close all comments on its Facebook page. Ed Ar...
2022-04-2749 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterThe search for KatrinaIn this debut episode of Inside the Village, Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith dig deeper into the disappearance of Katrina Blagdon, a former Canadian soldier who suddenly vanished in St. Catharines on New Year's Eve. We speak to Katrina's mother and sister to get an update on the massive search effort to find her. Also, as the situation in Ukraine worsens, we speak with an Echo Bay, ON woman who is opening up her heart—and her home—to a mother and daughter fleeing the war-torn country. And finally, Peter Hummel of Fergus played his bagpipes outside his house ever...
2022-04-2039 min
Queerly RecommendedSinclair Sexsmith and the Lineage of Kisses (QR Bonus OO5)It's that time of year again! The latest instalment of The Best Lesbian Erotica series is here, and Kris and Tara are thrilled to be joined by the collection's editor, Sinclair Sexsmith. Together, they discuss why writing queer erotica is a radical and political act, the healing potential of reading erotica that reflects your identity and desires, and the case for expanding the definition of the word "lesbian." Buckle up, friends. It's an important and enlightening conversation. If you enjoy this episode, please consider buying Kris & Tara a Ko-fi! Get the...
2022-01-2557 min
Working Class AudioWCA #058 with Jim ScottThis interview with Jim Scott was recorded live at the Focal booth at NAMM 2016 was fantastic. Jim is best known for his large body of work as an engineer and his work as a producer with the American rock band Wilco.Jim has worked as an engineer with a range of other rock music artists, including Dixie Chicks, Tom Petty, Sting, the Rolling Stones, Roger Daltrey, Crowded House, 7 Worlds Collide, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lowen & Navarro, Jack’s Mannequin, Ron Sexsmith and many others. Scott won a Grammy Award for his work as an engineer on Red Hot Ch...
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The Official Danko Jones PodcastEpisode #91: Ron Sexsmith, Nick FlanaganRon Sexsmith dropped by to talk to Danko and Nick about producer Jim Scott, José Contreras, Andy Kim, touring Japan, Sara McLachlan, Kim Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, Engelbert Humperdinck and puns.
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2015-01-2242 min
dankojonesEpisode #91: Ron Sexsmith, Nick FlanaganRon Sexsmith dropped by to talk to Danko and Nick about
producer Jim Scott, José Contreras, Andy Kim, touring Japan, Sara McLachlan, Kim Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, Engelbert Humperdinck and puns.
2015-01-2242 min