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Capturing the spark and sensitivity of homeless people in Peterborough - we met the author of a newly-relaunched photo book that celebrates the most vulnerable, and often overlooked group in the city. Touring as a musician is never easy, now imagine doing the whole thing on a bike! That is just what the Bicycle opera project has been doing for the past decade. Our show director Jared Hillel caught up with one of the founder who brought us some stories from the road.

The play I Hate Hamlet is on stage now at the South Simcoe Theatre. What is their beef with the Prince of Denmark? We spoke with the lead actor and co-director Richard Varty. As many celebrate St-Patrick's day today, how many actually know the history behind the holiday? Dónall Ó Dubhghaill spoke to us about the traditions - and struggles - around preserving Irish culture.

Seeing a lack of accessible parks in her community, a dentist in Cornwall is now lobbying the city for a new all-inclusive playground. Two hikers, cold and lost in the dark woods…no, it’s not the start of a horror movie but a real-life situation that unfolded this month in Bradford. Police were able to quickly locate and help the pair because of an app called What3Words.

Not all libraries are equal. An advocacy group is calling for the government to create an Ontario-wide digital system. Remember the Blackberry - the addictive Canadian phone some people called the Crackberry? It went from being the thing to losing the smartphone wars. A new movie about Blackberry's tragic demise hits Canadian screens in May. Sean Silcoff, the co-author of the book the film is based on, joined us today for our books column.

The luck of the Irish rolls into university towns this week. We heard from a first-time city councilor in Kingston who's been meeting with students and residents to ensure smooth celebrations this St. Patrick's Day. Are you still feeling the effects of losing that one hour of sleep? We spoke with a sleep expert to get some new tips and tricks for those having a little extra trouble getting up in the morning.

Getting to play one gig is great, but what about 500? Our show director Jared Hillel caught up with a Peterborough artist who just wrapped up his five-hundredth show at a local venue. If you're staying local and looking for something to do this March Break, the Lennox and Addington Museum is offering up the chance to travel the world -- without leaving the building. We learnt about the sites you can visit at the March Around the World exhibit. Artists who want to build a career in theater often jet off to big cities for big opportunities. The Grapevine Theatre Project in Kingston wants to give artists a reason to stay. We heard how the group is trying to build the local professional theater scene, starting with a new play opening tonight at The Spire.

A hunting store in Belleville has been organizing coyote hunts for years, but an animal rights group, Coyote Watch Canada, says it's illegal, and is urging the province to step in. We spoke with Lesley Sampson and found out more about the controversial event. The trip from war-torn Ukraine to Canada is long and treacherous, but imagine having to go back. That was the case for a Ukrainian family who landed in the Town of West Grey. A local sponsorship group helped them settle, but couldn’t help them stay. Peterborough is launching their inaugural campaign to have residents read one book together. And they just announced their first read: Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice. He joined us on the show for our Wednesday Book Column.

In a historic vote, thousands of Metis who don’t have full ancestral documentation will be cast out of the registry. We spoke with the President of the Metis Nation of Ontario to explain the issue of Metis legacy and who has the right to claim it. Typically, when you think of a library, you think of a place for peaceful study or curling up with a good book. But that’s not quite the case in Kingston recently . Harassing, aggressive visitors , and assault have the staff on edge. We spoke with the CEO of Kingston Frontenac Public Library who is trying to manage staff safety with patron use.

Could building a floating home on a lake be the next best affordable housing solution? The province is seeking the public’s input on changes to the rules to camp on the water, but what does that mean for those already living the seafaring life and those that want to jump on board. A local teacher turned her passion project into a full blown youth climate conference in Owen Sound. We heard why she believes we need to capture the interest of the young to care about the planet. When the big box bookstore left town, Catherine Wiebe, who had no business experience opened Firefly and Fox Books to fill the need. The secret to success; help from her family and friends.

There’s been a lot of talk about the 4 day work week. What does it take to get everyone on board, what does it mean for productivity, and also employee engagement? We went to the Township of Springwater that has turned a pilot project work style into a permanent choice for staff. Find out how it's been working for the town, its employees and residents. Catherine Hernandez, the author of the award winning book and screenplay, Scarborough, has just released a new book called the Story of Us .It's about giving a voice to those who either can't speak for themselves, or are too afraid to do so. It's March 1st and that has some cottagers thinking about opening up those summer homes. Sometimes, we may find a few critters that have made themselves right at home.. So, what to do?

We’ve heard a lot about ways to address the family doctor shortage across the province. A new clinic opening in Huntsville plans to manage the local demand. Kawartha Lakes Police Service have a new policy about naming people charged with less serious offenses. We heard from the chief of police about what's changed and how they plan to maintain public safety.

A new bill, if passed, could force nursing agencies to get licensed, but it could also push nurses out of the industry completely, warns the Canadian Black Nurses Alliance. We got their reaction on how the bill will shape the choices that nurses make going forward. The Mayor of Collingwood wants her staff to consider an addition to their new code of conduct. It would be a clause addressing romantic relationships in the office in the wake of the John Tory Scandal It's been a year of Russian barrages ripping through Ukrainian lands, leaving a devastating path of destruction. As families continue to flee, we spoke with a Peterborough Ukrainian association as they reflect on this last year.

The women's national soccer team is having a battle in the SheBelives Cup, both on and off the field. We spoke with the treasurer of the Ontario Womens Soccer league to better understand the teams labor dispute. Repatriating indigenous items and ancestral remains is no easy task. We me with the local museum curator and archeology coordinator from Saugeen Ojibway Nation to learn about a new framework to return the collections to their owners.

For women escaping a violent relationship, the government's response to the inquest of the horrific 2015 murder of 3 women in Renfrew County is lackluster. We spoke with the counsel for a local advocacy group about what they want from the province. Those crazy zoom calls. That toilet paper shortage. It all seemed too weird to be real. But we lived through it. Now, those pandemic adventures are headed to the big stage in Owen Sound thanks to a Port Elgin author's COVID creativity. A musician in Collingwood has had some memorable encounters with legendary American civil rights activists like Rosa Parks and Thurgood Marshall. Bam 528 shared what those experiences mean to him today.

Are you one of the many people working more than one job to make ends meet right now? Or maybe you're wondering, what's the best industry to dive into. We heard from an employment agency that can give us some insight on the job market in Peterborough and surrounding areas. It's something that's going to be on many of your breakfast, brunch, or even dinner tables tonight: The pancake. Are you a pancake connoisseur or a straight outta the box kinda cook? We learnt all about the perfect one...and how to make them.

Rural transit is far and few between in Ontario, more so when it comes to accessible rural transit. To change that, Collingwood has launched a joint accessibility transit system with its neighbors and the demand has skyrocketed. Mayor Yvonne Hamlin joined us to talk about managing this increased need in the region A group of retired teachers from Orillia are heading to South America this weekend but not to relax on the beach with a Mai Tai. Instead, they’re helping Mayan children and their families. A mild winter means an earlier than usual start for Maple Syrup farms across Ontario. We spoke with Tom Shaw of Shaw's Maple Syrup in with one in Oro-Medonte to get a sense of what they are planning for opening weekend.

40 acres of prime waterfront property…sounds like a developer's dream. But not in Midland, where a developer abruptly pulled out of a multi- million dollar project just before phase 1 was scheduled to start. We spoke with the mayor on why and what the city plans to do now. Tobacco enforcement is picking up in Peterborough. We spoke with Julie Ingram, the Manager of Environmental Health for Peterborough Public Health to earn why the Smoke-Free Ontario Act is getting dusted off to address rising complaints in the community.

Peterborough is experiencing a crisis in suspected opioid poisonings, with the medical officer of health calling January the deadliest month on record. We spoke with an outreach worker who says more needs to be done to save lives. The next generation of Personal Support Workers could be graduates right out of high school. A new program is launched in Simcoe Muskoka to bring more PSWs to meet the growing demand What do you do with all those social interactions you carry with you through the day? Met Tom Cooper, an author who converts them into anthologies.

When tragedy strikes, sometimes you're all alone and the only person there to console you, is a volunteer. We spoke with the agency that provides Victim Services in Simcoe and their need for more volunteers. Speaking of family doctor shortage.....a husband-wife doctor duo in Lindsay have decided to close their practice. It leaves more than a thousand patients scrambling to find new doctors, and the recruitment specialists are on the hunt to find their replacement. Are you familiar with the Steel Pan? Well, as a part of the Mosaic of Black Culture events, a musician may be stopping by a library near you to teach, and perform this traditional caribbean instrument. CBC’s Jared Hillel caught up with performer Django Pan Fyah to discuss his participation in these important events.

The town of Smiths Falls is struck hard following the hallmark cannabis plant, Canopy Growth announced its plan to downsize. So what will the town do to help the hundreds of employees left in the lurch. A vital support program that helps the most vulnerable people in Quinte West will be shut down in a matter of months. We found out why it's been pulled and how the agency plans on moving forward to help the growing homeless community in the region. Sexual health resources are expanding in Grey Bruce. We spoke with Gillian Jordan, Grey Bruce Health Unit Sexual Health Program Manager about why the added services are needed now more than ever.