On the Front Lines

National Day of Mourning

On the National Day of Mourning, Left Looking In remembers Local 416 member Jose Castillo and every worker killed, injured, or made ill because of unsafe working conditions. Dave and Ted are joined by Ontario Federation of Labour President, Laura Walton, and Local 416 Health and Safety lead, Carmine Fiore, to discuss the Not One More Worker campaign, the need to modernize risk assessments, and why workplace deaths must be treated as preventable failures, not tragic accidents.

Going in Circles

The Blue Box transition is here and the rollout has been anything but smooth. In this episode, Dave and Ted break down what changed, who’s actually in charge of recycling now, and why accountability feels harder to find. If you’re frustrated, confused, or just want straight answers, this one’s for you.

On the Front Lines

In this special live episode of Left Looking In, host David Moscrop sits down with CUPE Local 416 President Eddie Mariconda and CUPE National President Mark Hancock to talk about worker power, political engagement, and the fights that shape public sector work in Canada. From the frontline role of stewards to national battles over anti-scab laws and the Air Canada strike, this conversation breaks down how solidarity is built – and why it matters now more than ever.

Stronger Together – Ft. Mayor Olivia Chow

What does it take to build a city that truly cares for its people? Mayor Olivia Chow joins Dave Moscrop to talk about leading with compassion, rebuilding trust in public institutions, and bringing people together to solve Toronto’s toughest challenges. From housing to transit to the everyday heroes who keep the city moving, we’re unpacking how collaboration can shape a stronger, fairer Toronto for us all.

Code Red to Code Ready

Behind every call for help is a workforce that needs time to breathe and space to recover. Local 416 paramedic leaders join Dave Moscrop to discuss what it takes to keep Toronto’s emergency response system running when the calls never stop. Peter Shirer and Charles Labelle outline the wins, the gaps, and the plan to secure better staffing, better recovery time, and better care for our city.