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Podcast: This Matters
Episode: Who's to blame when Toronto pools close during a heatwave?
Description: GUEST: Star climate change reporter Kate Allen Toronto just sweltered its way through one of the most intense heatwaves on record. Many Torontonians seeking relief from the heat were met with disappointment and locked doors at more than a dozen public pools as they ended up being closed because of heat safety protocols for the lifeguards. What followed was a political showdown between Mayor Olivia Chow and Premier Doug Ford, with both sides pointing fingers over who was responsible. And amid the public backlash, Mayor Chow has introduced a new motion calling for more resources an...