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Plus: A new poll finds two-thirds of Canadians support Prime Minister Mark Carney's economic plan and delivery pace, the fallout of former Prince Andrew's arrest, the latest on the Ryan Wedding case, and Day 14 at the Winter Games.

One by one, Ontario school boards are being taken under the control of the provincial government, as Education Minister Paul Calendra says is in an attempt to fix reported financial mismanagement. Instead, the ministry has either appointed supervisors to oversee boards, or in some cases, Calendra himself will take direct control - a job he claims comes with no extra pay. However critics believe the move is a power-hungry one, and comes at the expense of students' wellbeing and education. Host Maria Kestane speaks to 680 NewsRadio Queen's Park reporter, Richard Southern, and Vice President of the Ontario Secondary School Teacher's Federation, Colin Matthew, to break down what's behind the takeovers, and what they believe the Ford government has up its sleeve.

Plus: Another Conservative crosses the floor, Trump holds his first Board of Peace meeting, Day 13 at the Winter Games, and a new report on pneumonia hospitalizations.

A recent report from the Canadian Climate Institute expects Canada to fail in meeting its 2035 and 2050 emissions targets. It credits Ottawa for its reduction efforts, but says more carbon pricing policy, as well as provincial cooperation is needed for Canada to stay on track towards its targets. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Ross Linden-Fraser, co-author of the report and research lead at the Canadian Climate Institute to discuss the policies the Carney government needs to implement to help Canada reach its targets, and the everyday things Canadians can be doing to help us get there.

Plus: Canada's new top diplomat in Washington, controversial comments from a Southern Ontario MP, a search and rescue mission is underway in Northern California, and Trump's Gordie Howe Bridge threats and what he's really after.

Another Truth Social post, another crack in the Canada-US relationship. US President Trump threatened to stall the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge until 'the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given'. A complete 180 from his joint statement with former Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau back in 2017 when he called for its 'expeditious completion'. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to David Paterson, Ontario's Representative in Washington, DC., to break down the details behind the bridge's construction, what sparked Trump's sudden interest in a potential blockade, and what options Ottawa has after another volatile Truth Social post.

Plus: The latest from Tumbler Ridge -- a week after a deadly mass shooting, Jesse Jackson dies at 84, Hollywood remembers Robert Duvall, and more medals at the Winter Games.

Skinny is in, and it doesn't help when the drugs that help us get there are set to get cheaper. Whether it's Ozempic or Wegovy, the cost of shrinking doesn't end with what you pay at the pharmacy. It bleeds into your everyday interactions - both with others and by yourself. And unless your results are being guided by a dietician or medical provider, who's to say how sustainable pay-as-you-go weight-loss actually is? Host Maria Kestane speaks to writer Brianne Cail to unpack her journey using weight-loss drugs, and the give-and-take at the cost of her wellbeing thanks to the cost of drugs. The two also discuss what safeguards Health Canada could implement to help patients move through prescribed weight-loss and weight management.

Enjoy this special feed drop of our sister show 'In This Economy?!' Canadian restaurant operators could be in for another rough year – thanks to uncertainty around trade with the U-S and higher food costs – along with a few other factors. And the industry, which has been struggling for years, is important to the country’s economy. But the numbers are not trending in the right direction. Hope is not lost. Host Kris McCusker takes a closer look at a report from Restaurants Canada with the President and CEO.

Plus: GST credit top-up coming, a new report on Canada's climate goals, Day 7 at the Winter Games, a Space-X launch, and the situation in Cuba.