Rob Snow Interviews

Councillor Catherine McKenney says the system limits debate on major issues

Ottawa Film Commissioner Bruce Harvey says Christmas movies filmed in Ottawa brought a record $16 million into the local economy in 2021

Transportation Chair Tim Tierney says Ottawa's roads budget has kept pace with the weather in 2021, and some new technology is being used this winter.

Local epidemiologist Dr. Doug Manual believes it's just a matter of time before Omicron surpasses Delta as the dominant strain of coronavirus.

Keith Elgi expects COVID-19 response will be included as a regular budget line, similar to flu shots.

Eastern Ontario Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paul Roumeliotis joins CityNews' The Rob Snow Show to discuss the new coronavirus variant of concern, omicron, and break down the local health unit's response to the evolving threat.

Dr. Dawn Bowdish, Canada Research Chair in Aging and Immunity with McMaster University, joins CityNews' The Rob Snow Show

Peter Tilley says he would be concerned about a funding freeze reducing police street patrols, as demand for shelter services has continued to increase during the pandemic. 

'Ontario Politics This Week' is a weekly dive into the stories and issues shaping politics in Ontario, featuring strategists Lindsay Maskell and Andrew Brander.

Rob Snow is joined by Cam Holmstrom from Bluesky Strategy Group and Ashton Arsenault from Crestview Strategy.