Fight Back With Libby Znaimer

A terror attack rocked a busy park in Lahore, Pakistan over the weekend. 29 children were killed, more than 341 were injured. A splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing saying they were intentionally targeting Christians. Rev Majed El Shafie from One Free World International weighed in on the subject

Diabetes can affect many parts of the eye, including blood vessels; left untreated it could lead to blindness. Dr. Ritesh Patel, OAO, joins us with some tips to help prevent and treat diabetic retinopathy.

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne promises new fundraising rules will be unveiled this Fall, including more transparency and lowering the annual donation limit. Former Attorney General John Gerretsen joins us to give his thoughts on Wynne's plan. Navigator's Randi Rahamim weighs in on the corporate side of things.

Former Talk Radio host Jian Ghomeshi was acquitted of all charges in a sex assault trial Thursday. In his verdict, the judge told the court the women had all lied and could not be believed. Criminal Lawyer Joseph Neuberger joined Libby to talk about the decision

On Tuesday, explosions rocked the city of Brussels killing more than 30 people and injuring more than 100. Security and Terrorism expert Ross McLean joined Libby in studio to discuss what happened and how it could have been prevented.

The shingles virus can be debilitating for many but did you know it can affect your eyes as well? Dr. Jeff Goodhew, President of the Ontario Association of Optometrists joined Libby to talk about the issue and answer your questions.

Pharmacies are usually closer and more accessible than our General Practitioner Offices. How can we make better use of them? Trusted Contributor Billy Cheung from the Ontario Pharmacists Association joined Libby to talk about Pharmacy Clinic Days.

As condolences and well-wishes continue to roll in in the wake of the passing of Rob Ford, Councillor John Filion, who wrote a book on the former mayor, and MPP Tim Hudak, former Ontario PC Party leader, weighed in with their thoughts on the man.

Plumbing can be a difficult job at the best of times so why not hire a licensed professional to handle it? Trusted Advisor Sherri Haigh from the Ontario College of Trades and professional Shawn Stoughton discussed the benefits of hiring a licensed plumber.

The Federal Budget was released on Tuesday. Did the Liberals fall short when it comes to Zoomers? Wanda Morris, CARP VP of Advocacy and COO joined Libby today to talk about the budget.

Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre is considering a city-wide ban on plastic water bottles. What is the appetite for such a ban in Toronto? Emily Alfred, Waste Campaigner for the Toronto Environmental Alliance weighed in.

Pain management is a topic that plagues many Zoomers. Which pain relievers will help, and how much to take? Trusted advisor Nayan Patel from Ontario Pharmacists gives Fight Back the low down and takes your calls.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's going to roll back Old Age Security eligibility to 65 from 67 years old. CARP COO and VP Advocacy Wanda Morris weighs in on the announcement.

Trusted Advisor Dr. Patel will join Libby to talk about Presbyopia. What is it and what are the solutions?

A new report out from the Canadian Cancer Society suggests more funding is needed for palliative care in this country. The Society's Director of National Public Issues Gabriel Miller joined the show to answer your calls.

The Democratic party moved a lot closer to choosing its nominee on Tuesday night. The Republican party moved a little closer to chaos.Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton has won at least four of the five states where Democrats voted on Tuesday, with victories in Florida, Illinois, Ohio and North Carolina. The race in Missouri against Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.) remains too close to call. Clinton's staff said they expected to increase their lead in the race for Democratic convention delegates by about 300 €” requiring Sanders to stage a near-miraculous comeback in the coming states.On the Republican side, GOP front-runner Donald Trump won a key contest in Florida €” a lopsided victory on the home turf of rival Sen. Marco Rubio,which caused Rubio to declare he was suspending his campaign. That brought Trump all of Florida's 99 Republican delegates, the biggest prize awarded in any state so far. Trump has also been projected as the winner in Illinois and North Carolina, two states with 141 delegates between

Is Toronto's proposed new bikeway pilot project on Bloor Street a viable long term solution? Expert and author Yvonne Bambrick joins Jane Brown in studio to talk about the plan.

Whether you're traveling somewhere over March break, or later in the year, you'll want to take the right precautions in order to have a safe and healthy trip. John Papastergiou of the Ontario Pharmacists Association joins us to talk about travel medicine and how your pharmacist can help you with your travel health preparations.

Canadian Fashion maven, author and columnist Jeanne Beker joins Fight Back to discuss Toronto Fashion Week, and Sophie Trudeau's apparel during last week's State visit to Washington.

Benjamin Tal , Deputy Chief Economist with CIBC World Markets, and Glen Hodgson , Chief Economist with the Conference Board of Canada weigh in on a plan to implement a minimum income in Ontario.