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Closer Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matter
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 podcast from Village Media — ‘Closer Look’ — is all about the stories we tell. Every weeknight, hosts Michael Friscol...
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Nothing stays the same, and our podcast is no exception
Every day, our Closer Look podcast chases the same mission: to learn something new.
Whether we're dissecting a pressing issue, or speaking to a...
This is why Canada’s Wonderland adopted a new chaperone policy for kids
Canada’s Wonderland rode a roller coaster of headlines this week when it announced a new chaperone policy for kids.
After 4 p.m., all children u...
AI robots for seniors? Time we start talking about our aging population
In Ontario, the number of people over the age of 80 is set to soar — and advocates say we're not doing enough to prepare for the demographic shift.
As final game looms, voice of the Leafs looks back on ‘dream’ career
For 44 years, Joe Bowen’s signature voice has been the soundtrack of Leafs Nation. But this season will be his last behind the mic — and with the Toro...
Every teenager needs to listen to this interview about jobs of the future
Our guest on tonight’s Closer Look is Ian Howcroft of Skills Ontario, an organization that empowers youth to explore careers in skilled trades and tec...
Minimum wage is going up, but it’s still nowhere near a living wage
Ontario's minimum wage is set for another bump later this year, rising 35 cents to $17.95 an hour.
But is that a living wage? Not even close.
These hi-tech mugshots help police track down Canada’s most wanted
Six months ago, we told you about the latest list of Canada's 25 most-wanted fugitives.
The hi-tech mugshots are released annually by Canada’s B...
Ford plus Carney equals more housing across Ontario?
Joining us on tonight’s Closer Look podcast is Aidan Chamandy, a reporter at TorontoToday who covered Monday's announcement by Prime Minister Mark Car...
You have one more day left to tell the government about your banned guns
Six years ago, the Trudeau government made the decision to ban more than 2,000 makes and models of assault-style firearms, including the notorious AR-...
Everything you need to know about Doug Ford’s latest unbalanced budget
The Ford government unveiled its latest provincial budget on Thursday — a record $244-billion fiscal roadmap (with a projected deficit of $13.8-billio...
Play ball! Blue Jays broadcaster Dan Shulman joins us for Opening Day chat
The Toronto Blue Jays came oh so close to capturing a World Series title last season — uniting fans from coast to coast in the process.
Can they...
What is ‘maple washing’ — and why are grocery stores getting fined for it?
The ‘Buy Canadian’ movement is still going strong — and federal food inspectors say they’re determined to help ensure shoppers know exactly what’s in...
Here’s a winning bet: Let’s lose all those gambling ads before it's too late
Bruce Kidd, a now-retired professor at the University of Toronto, is our guest on tonight's episode of Village Media's Closer Look podcast.
Host...
Canada’s population actually shrank last year — is that a good thing?
For the first time in decades, the population of Canada declined from one year to the next.
Statistics Canada says in 2025, the country’s popula...
As retail theft soars, some businesses are eyeing drastic measures
A recent report found that retail crime in Canada “has escalated into a national crisis” that costs businesses across the country a whopping $9-billio...
Why it’s time to start screening much sooner for colorectal cancer
For reasons that still aren’t certain, colorectal cancer is striking younger people like never before.
According to the Canadian Cancer Society,...
Should Canada ban all kids from social media?
Three months ago, Australia became the first country in the world to ban social media for kids under the age of 16. Many other governments are now eye...
This Ontario township is wiping Prince Andrew off the map
Today on Village Media’s ‘Closer Look’ podcast: We speak to the mayor of Selwyn Township about the push to erase the disgraced royal’s name from a loc...
What is Doug Ford trying to hide? More than ever before
"Shocking announcement."
"A recipe for a more corrupt government."
A "bullshit" move that will "gut public trust."
That was just som...
This is your captain speaking: Doug Ford bent on bringing jets to island airport
Premier Doug Ford says the province will take over the City of Toronto’s stake in Billy Bishop Airport, clearing the path for larger planes on the isl...
‘Absolutely deadly’: Ontario’s northern highways in desperate need of a fix
Welcome to a special road-trip edition of Village Media's Closer Look podcast.
On tonight's episode, we catch up with members of the provincial...
How a settlement was finally reached in 14-year mall collapse lawsuit
Nearly 14 years after the roof caved in at Elliot Lake's shopping mall — killing two women and injuring 19 others — the tragedy is back in the headlin...
Fantasy island? We fill you in on Doug Ford’s grand vision for new convention centre
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: Premier Ford says he is considering filling in part of Lake Ontario to make room for a multi-billion...
Daylight saving time is a scam, but don’t forget to change your clock!
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: Few phrases get people more riled up than 'spring forward' and 'fall back' — so in advance of this w...
Ontario’s population is only growing older — what’s our plan?
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: The number of people over the age of 80 in our province is set to soar, and advocates say we're not...
Our wilderness is breathtaking — and worth billions to the economy
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: As Canada works to shore up its economy in the face of Donald Trump's tariffs, new research reveals...
How a new DNA technique has helped solve hundreds of cold cases
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: Investigative genetic genealogy is helping police across the world solve decades-old mysteries, incl...
Trump was the ‘wake-up call’ our economy needed — will we listen?
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: Matthew Holmes from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce talks to us about the seemingly endless tariff...
Violence against teachers, staff the ‘new normal’ in classrooms across Ontario
'Schools cannot be safe places to learn if they are not safe places to teach': Tonight on the Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast, a new report shed...
Starting to panic about your March Break trip? Here’s what to do
Tonight on the Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: Should you stay away from Mexico? Cuba? Where should you go instead? Our travel expert has all t...
Are you a student who depends on OSAP? Your debt load is about to soar
Are you one of the many Ontario students who rely on OSAP to help cover tuition? Brace yourself.
The Ford government has announced billions in n...
Meet our country’s new top doctor
Canada has a new Chief Public Health Officer.
Dr. Joss Reimer, a Manitoba physician who helped lead that province’s COVID-19 response, has been...
A ‘Holy Mackinaw’ moment for legendary Maple Leafs broadcaster
It was a huge day for Canadian hockey, as our men’s Olympic team won again in comeback fashion to clinch a spot in Sunday’s gold medal game.
So...
New study reveals what really happens when people lose their doctor
The Ford government has promised to connect every Ontarian to a family doctor or primary care team by 2029 — and at last check, they’re making progres...
Democracy is not dead, but it definitely needs a rebuild
We hear it often: democracy is broken. But is it? Or is democracy just stuck?
That is the central question of the new book Democracy’s Second Ac...
Not excited enough about Canada’s Olympic hockey teams? Watch this
When Canada played the United States in the final of last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off, it was so much more than a single hockey game. It felt like our v...
Imagine a car that can sense drunk driving — and automatically pull over
Imagine a car that can sense whether the driver is impaired.
The technology already exists, and it’s far more sophisticated than traditional int...
What happened to Liam Toman? One year later, it remains a mystery
Where is Liam Toman? More than a year later, his sudden disappearance remains a mystery.
Last winter, the 22-year-old from Whitby, Ont., was on...
Seeking medical advice from AI? It will probably make you more sick
Don’t have a doctor? Don’t do this.
Nearly half of Canadians are turning to AI to diagnose or treat their health issues, according to a new surv...
These are Canada’s ‘most livable’ cities — did yours make the list?
People can be pretty biased when it comes to their hometowns. Ask someone which city is the best, and chances are they’ll choose their own.
But...