Kitchener Today

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It’s the golden age of discussion… where no topic is too controversial. Kitchener Today with Brian Bourke is heard weekdays from Noon-3 on 570 News.

Tuesday April 12th, 2022
04/13/2022

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Region proposes adding noise walls to Franklin Boulevard near McQueen Shaver Boulevard (2:05); 5 areas where Canada needs to step up on the war in Ukraine (20:06); What is Paxlovid? A refresher on Pfizer's antiviral COVID-19 drug (43:25); Why lowering the voting age in Canada is such a good idea (1:03:47); Shaq thinks Toronto will get 'swept' against the 76ers in playoffs. Fans say 'Raps in 6' (1:27:00); Tuesday Tech Spotlight. GUEST: Doug Suerich, Director of Marketing at PEER Group (1:46:52)


Monday April 11th, 2022
04/12/2022

***Guest Host: Larry Fedoruk*** Show Opening... But first (0:33); What Elon Musk’s US$3 billion Twitter deal means for him – and for social media (20:14); Dr. Moore Provincial Health Announcement (43:26); Local musician and educator nominated for Teacher of the Year Award (1:03:30); Ontario's top doctor to provide COVID-19 update for first time in more than 4 weeks (1:25:52); How sports gambling changes now that it's fully legal in Ontario (1:45:49)


Friday April 8th, 2022
04/09/2022

** Ian McLean Hosting ** Show Opening... But first (0:33); What does the future look like for Belmont Village? (1:30); Less than a month until Farwell4hire - what's this year's goal (19:38); History of BHER and it's connection to WR (42:03); Ontario Trillium Foundation (1:02:20); Mike Harris Jr., Conservative MPP for Kitchener-Conestoga (1:24:40); Rangers hockey season and how the team was affected by the pandemic (1:44;57)


Thursday April 7th, 2022
04/08/2022

Open Ice... The many thoughts on Larry's mind (0:33); Freeland's budget is expected to focus on the soaring cost of housing (20:48); Twitter's edit button is actually a terrible idea (43:21); U of G study finds anxious employees engage in unethical behaviour (1:02:54); Ontario promises 50-cent minimum wage increase in October (1:25:31); Tiger Woods: 'As of right now, I feel like I'm going to play' at the Masters (1:45:29)


Wednesday April 6th, 2022
04/07/2022

** Larry Fedoruk Hosting ** Open ice... Thoughts on Larry's mind (0:33); Ontario expands 4th COVID dose eligibility to 60+ and First Nations starting April 7 (20:20); Kitchener to make city services more accessible to migrants without documents (42:58); Workers welcome shortened work week, research study finds (1:02:57); Grand River Film Festival announces this year's lineup (1:25:38); Tiger Woods: 'As of right now, I feel like I'm going to play' at the Masters (1:45:25)


Tuesday April 5th, 2022
04/06/2022

Show Opening... But first (0:33); 'I don't know that I'll be able to fund the business anymore': Baden farmer struggles with keeping farm open amid COVID (20:46); Kitchener mayor hopes in-person events will spark community spirit (42:37); REMEMBERING THE TITANIC (1:02:46); **What is your comfort TV show?** (1:26:30); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (1:46:27)


Monday April 4th, 2022
04/05/2022

** Larry Fedoruk Hosting ** Open Ice... What's on Larry's mind? (0:33); Federal government to announce high-speed internet for low-income seniors, families (21:46); Ontario's online gaming market launches, but some insiders and experts have concerns (43:31); Calgary gears up to reclaim world record for longest hockey game (1:04:33); Canada's position in the World Cup (1:26:19); Ontario government to introduce legislation to lower gas tax (1:47:21)


Friday April 1st, 2022
04/02/2022

** Ian McLean Hosting ** - Show Opening... But first (0:33); Where are we at? Impact on hospital staff of covid? Staying ahead of COVID- what are the tools we need to continue? (1:06); Provincial election only months away - follow up to Thursday's fireside chat (20:28); Municipal election coming later this year (43:45); Tourism in WR, what explore waterloo region has planned this summer (1:03:20); Live Theatre Is Back on Four Local Stages (1:26:12); How Governments can balance envoromental needs with econmic needs (1:46:29)


Thursday March 31st, 2022
04/01/2022

Show Opening... But first (0:33); Indigenous delegates go to Rome to press Pope for residential school apology (4:16); What is aphasia? Condition Bruce Willis was diagnosed with affects communication (19:44); Canada, price collusion, and a looming food crisis (42:15); What is Ground Penetrating Radar? (1:02:14); What's next with face masks? Keep wearing them in public, wear the best mask available and pay attention to fit (1:25:21); Seniors' advocate wants to spread awareness of fraud, 'grandparent scam' (1:46:11)


Wednesday March 30th, 2022
03/31/2022

Show Opening... Russia says no breakthroughs in Ukraine peace talks. Here's what you need to know (0:33); Ford government appeals to Canada's top court to keep premier's mandate letters secret (20:40); Increase of speed limits on the 400 series highways (42:48); Cambridge charity sending over 3 million servings of food to Ukraine (1:03:58); Changes to foreign buyers tax unlikely to quell Ontario market, real estate experts say (1:25:56); Open Lines (1:46:54)