On this episode of the Zoomer Week in Review - author John Irving drops by to talk about his new book "In One Person". Libby is also joined by 86 year-old photographer Arnaud Maggs, who has just won the Scotia Bank Photography Award. And the anniversary of Ritchie Valen's birth is celebrated with a look back at his short, but impressive life. Read More
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May 13th, 2012
May 6th, 2012
On this episode of the Zoomer Week in Review - Libby goes behind the scenes at Baycrest to learn about their new online dementia diagnostic test! Robbie Lane interviews the famous Canadian Singer/Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. Libby visits Ellen Von Unwerth's exhibition at the Izzy Gallery in Yorkville. Read More
April 29th, 2012
On this episode of the Zoomer Week in Review: Libby speaks with Bruce Cockburn about the new Vision TV documentary on his life, spirituality and career - "Pacing the Cage." Also, author David Cravit tells us why the Boomers and Seniors are solving the war between generations - that's the subject of his new book "Beyond Age Rage." And world famous violinist Itzhak Perlman tells us about multitasking as a musician, conductor and teacher! That's all on this episode of the Zoomer Week in Review. Read More
April 22nd, 2012
On this episode of the Zoomer Week in Review: Libby talks to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN and now author of a new novel called “Monday Mornings” - It’s about the mistakes doctors sometimes make, and how they deal with them. Plus, Canadian superstar soprano Measha Brueggergosman drops by to talk about her new album “I’ve Got a Crush On You”. And the show ends with a tribute to Levon Helm, the iconic drummer and singer for “The Band”, who recently passed away from cancer. Read More
April 15th, 2012
On this Episode of The Zoomer Week in Review: The Titanic is remembered on the 100th anniversary of its sinking. Libby is joined by author Hugh Brewster - his new book “R.M.S. Titanic: Gilded Lives on a Fatal Voyage” explores the many fascinating people that were passengers on board the ship. We’ll also hear some of the music that the famous group of musicians performed as the Titanic sank into the Atlantic Ocean. And Dale Goldhawk from Goldhawk Fights Back drops by to discuss the WHO’s troubling report on the rising cases of dementia. Read More
April 8th, 2012
On this edition of the Zoomer Week in Review, filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici stops by to talk about his new documentary “The Jesus Discovery”. Libby visits Princess Margaret Hospital and learns about the new gene profiling lab and IMPACT trial. Billie Holiday’s birthday is celebrated with a look back at the singer’s life and songs. Read More
April 1st, 2012
On this Episode of the Zoomer Week in Review: Libby reviews the federal budget, including changes to Old Age Security, with CARP’s Susan Eng. John Van Driel interviews John Lunn, the composer behind the brilliant soundtrack to Downton Abbey. We remember Earl Scruggs with a look back on the banjo player’s impressive career. Read More
March 25th, 2012
On Sunday, March 25th, hundreds of people in Toronto visited the Holy Blossom Temple to have their cheeks swabbed to find out if they are a stem cell match for David Geneen. On this Episode of the Zoomer Week in Review, Libby tells us David’s story and talks to Dr. Alan Bernstein about the latest advancements in Stem Cell research, treatment and donations. Plus, spring is in the air and with it comes gardening season! AM 740’s Garden Show host Charlie Dobbin stops by to tell us what we can be doing this early in the season. And March 25th was Elton John’s Birthday! The Zoomer Week in Review celebrates with a look back at the start of his career, and the first single he had to reach the number 1 spot in the US Billboard Charts! Read More
March 18th, 2012
On this episode, Libby talks to Canada’s Minister of Justice Rob Nicholson about stiffer sentencing for crimes involving elder abuse. He’ll tell us what steps the government has taken to help end these common and disturbing acts. Plus, as fashion week in Toronto wraps up, Libby is joined by Suzanne Boyd to find out if Zoomers are being ignored by the industry. Suzanne also gives the inside scoop on the big spring trends hitting the runways. And we’ll look back at the life of Frank Sinatra. On March 18th, 1939, he made a demo recording in a private New York Studio that kicked off his impressive career! Read More
March 11th, 2012
On this episode of the Zoomer Week In Review Libby is joined by Martin Himel, creator of the documentary Persecuted Christians that airs this Wednesday on Vision TV. Martin tells Libby the details of systematic and shocking violence against Christians in some Muslim Communities. Plus Singer/Songwriter Jann Arden stops by to talk about her very revealing centerfold in the new issue of Zoomer Magazine. We’ll hear why she decided to uncover herself, and why at almost 50, she was still worried about what her parents would think! Read More
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