Dave Korzinski - Research Director at the Angus Reid Institute / Janet Gray from Money Coaches Canada / York Region Paramedics / Affordable Housing Solution For Black Youth In York Region / Life on Mars - York University / Announcer and Commentator - Stev

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• Ann Rohmer is with Dave Korzinski - Research Director at the Angus Reid Institute to discuss a recent Angus Reid survey, the BoC's recent interest rate hike (the 10th in 1.5 years) is putting tremendous pressure on Canadians already struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living.

• Ann Rohmer is with Janet Gray from Money Coaches Canada. Our nation saw its lowest rates in history last decade. Canadians are NOT prepared for the current high interest rates. Smart survival tips.

• Jim Lang looks into York Region Paramedics who are sending a decommissioned ambulance back to work -- this time in Nanavut.

• Shaliza Bacchus looks at "Affordable Housing Solution For Black Youth In York Region,” the July 31st symposium will bring together experts, policymakers, and community leaders to engage in a meaningful dialogue about the current state of Black youth homelessness and the need for targeted services and supports.

• Kevin Frankish speaks with a York University astrobiologist and her team who have arrived by chartered plane on MARS – an arctic research station situated on a polar desert island in Nunavut where they will study the “tantalizing biosignature” of methane gas, execute Mars Rover simulations and go for midnight hikes.
  
• Jim Lang is with Aurora's Steve Fleck, a long-time announcer and commentator of endurance sports and cycling. Coming up in August, Steve will be part of the broadcast team at the Velodrome in Glasgow, calling the Track event at the World Cycling championships. He speaks with Jim about the upcoming world championships, the popularity of cycling and the best places to take a weekend bike ride in York Region.