https://feed.tvo.org/society The issues that matter to Ontarians en-CA https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-carney-wants-fast-trains-he-should-call-kathleen-wynne The federal Liberals are learning the same lesson as their provincial counterparts: high-speed rail is a necessary project — and a political headache Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:54:21 EST John Michael McGrath Society https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-carney-wants-fast-trains-he-should-call-kathleen-wynne https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-is-doug-ford-waging-a-war-on-cars Soaring gas prices. Worsening congestion. Fewer options. Are drivers better off than eight years ago? Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:22:28 EST John Michael McGrath Society https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-is-doug-ford-waging-a-war-on-cars https://www.tvo.org/article/how-a-124-year-old-local-paper-came-back-from-the-brink The Eganville Leader was set to go dark in February. Then a ‘miracle’ arrived Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:20:08 EST Gerald Tracey Society https://www.tvo.org/article/how-a-124-year-old-local-paper-came-back-from-the-brink https://www.tvo.org/article/how-ai-videos-are-deceiving-canadians-with-medical-misinformation The doctor is fake. So are the studies. The millions of views are very real. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:38:36 EST Jonathan Jarry Society https://www.tvo.org/article/how-ai-videos-are-deceiving-canadians-with-medical-misinformation https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-can-anything-solve-ontarios-homelessness-crisis A new report says homelessness is only set to worsen. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:32:52 EST John Michael McGrath Society https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-can-anything-solve-ontarios-homelessness-crisis https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-can-souped-up-shipping-containers-solve-food-insecurity Two former university classmates think so. They might be on to something. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:08:12 EST Steve Paikin Society https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-can-souped-up-shipping-containers-solve-food-insecurity https://www.tvo.org/article/the-emerging-sort-of-science-of-pretendianism There are many reasons someone might claim Indigenous identity. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:24:04 EST Drew Hayden Taylor Society https://www.tvo.org/article/the-emerging-sort-of-science-of-pretendianism https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-we-need-the-olympics-now-more-than-ever You can’t fake the Games. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:54:46 EST Andrew Cohen Society https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-we-need-the-olympics-now-more-than-ever https://www.tvo.org/article/the-greatest-canadian-youve-probably-never-heard-of Red Wilson changed this country in ways we still don’t understand. And his legacy will continue to grow. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:57:25 EST Steve Paikin Society https://www.tvo.org/article/the-greatest-canadian-youve-probably-never-heard-of https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-ontario-should-ban-sports-betting The harms of legalized sports gambling are being understated, and the benefits overstated. It's time to admit we made a mistake.  Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:01:06 EST John Michael McGrath Society https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-ontario-should-ban-sports-betting https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-we-need-to-rebuild-policing-in-ontario-from-the-ground-up The fallout from Project South can’t be limited to small tweaks. Police governance in this province needs an overhaul. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:29:59 EST John Michael McGrath Society https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-we-need-to-rebuild-policing-in-ontario-from-the-ground-up https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-how-should-a-science-reporter-handle-anti-vax-conspiracism A journalist must unequivocally confront misinformation — without alienating a vulnerable audience. I’m still trying to get it right. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:07:13 EST Bethany Lindsay Society https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-how-should-a-science-reporter-handle-anti-vax-conspiracism https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-should-betting-platforms-be-treated-like-big-tobacco A new group wants to ban all advertising of online gambling. Don’t bet on it happening anytime soon. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:20:47 EST Steve Paikin Society https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-should-betting-platforms-be-treated-like-big-tobacco