Fight Back with Libby Znaimer

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  • Fight Back with Libby Znaimer is a live, current affairs, call-in talk show airing daily on Zoomer Radio (AM740 and FM96.7 between 12 pm and 1 pm EST). Have your say about the headlines that have you talking and get trusted, expert advice on your health, wellness and finances. Call into the show: (416) 360-0740 or 1 (866) 740-4740 or email us at fightback@zoomer.ca. You can also follow us on Twitter at @fightbacklibby.
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Episodes
  • How Charities Were Impacted by the Canada Post Strike

    How Charities Were Impacted by the Canada Post Strike
    Feb 25 2025
    RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: REACTION TO THE FEDERAL LIBERAL LEADERSHIP DEBATE Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health Minister and Deputy Premier, Janet Ecker, former Ontario PC Finance Minister, and Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP. Yesterday, the federal Liberal leadership candidates participated in a French language debate, and the panel takes a look at the promises being made by the Ontario leadership candidates ahead of election day on February 27. CHARITIES IMPACTED BY CANADA POST STRIKE: WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE NUMBERS Libby Znaimer is joined by Nicole Danesi, Senior Manager, Strategic Communications and Brand at CanadaHelps and Jon Miller, Chief Ministry Officer at The Scott Mission. We are getting a clearer picture of the extent to which Canadian charities experienced mail donation losses as a direct result of the Canada Post strike thanks to findings by CanadaHelps: it is estimated that there were losses of $266 million. Our guests break down the numbers further. LET'S TALK ABOUT RRSP CONTRIBUTIONS CLOSE TO RETIREMENT Libby Znaimer is joined by Jamie Golombek, Managing Director, Tax & Estate Planning with CIBC Financial Planning & Advice. It's an important question for individuals close to their retirement: is it worth continuing to contribute to your RRSP at this stage of life considering the tax you are required to pay when withdrawing it? Jamie details the factors that you need to consider.
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    51 mins
  • The History of "O Canada"

    The History of "O Canada"
    Feb 24 2025
    ZOOMER SQUAD: HAVE YOU VOTED YET? Libby Znaimer is joined by Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Operating Officer of CARP and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies. The provincial election is fast approaching (February 27th). Are you among the Ontarians who have already cast a vote? And, have you been finding it manageable to go out and vote at your polling station with all of the snow we still have left over on the sidewalks and roads? THE HISTORY OF "O CANADA" Libby Znaimer is joined by J.D.M. Stewart, a historian and the author of Being Prime Minister. It's time for a deep dive into the history of Canada's national anthem: O Canada. And, we answer the question about whether you are allowed to change the words to it when you perform it. THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF WAR IN UKRAINE AND GERMANY'S ELECTION RESULTS Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Ivan Gomza, Associate Professor at the Kyiv School of Economics and Dietlind Stolle, Professor of Political Science at McGill. We have reached a grim milestone for Russia's full scale invasion against Ukraine: it has reached its three year anniversary. And, we discuss the outcome of Germany's election.
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    48 mins
  • Free For All Friday - February 21 2025

    Free For All Friday - February 21 2025
    Feb 21 2025
    Today on Free For All Friday: listeners reacted to award-winning singer Chantal Kreviazuk changing lyrics while singing O Canada at last night's Canada-USA Hockey final. Meanwhile, others called in to tell us who they will be voting for in the upcoming Ontario election.
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    52 mins

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