Ontario Today Sept. 16: What is the state of special education in Ontario?

Your stories with perfectionism researcher Thomas Curran, author of The Perfection Trap, Embracing the Power of Good Enough.

We hear about your experiences accessing school supports for students with autism and other conditions this year and we hear from Kate Dudley-Logue, a parent-advocate with the Ontario Autism Coalition and self-advocate Courtney Weaver. 

The Ontario Liberals will hold their third leadership vote since 2018, after Bonnie Crombie announced she's stepping down. This comes after only 57% of party members voted 'no' to holding another leadership race. We speak with Sabrina Nanji, political reporter and founder of the Queen's Park Observer. 

Paul Zammit is a professor of Horticulture and Environmental Studies at Niagara College. He has suggestings for spring bulbs beyond daffodils, tulips and crocuses.

This year, the Toronto International Film Festival turns 50. We hear your stories of the last half century of movies and celebrities. Our guests are Shinan Govani, social and celebrity columnist with the Toronto Star and Cynthia Lynch, managing director and counsel for FilmOntario.

The American conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday at a speaking event on campus in Utah. We hear your reaction to his death and the rise of political violence in the United States.

We hear your stories meeting the late, great Montreal Canadiens goalie and politician Ken Dryden. Our guest for the hour is long-time Montreal Gazette Habs reporter, Patrick Hickey.

Canada's Taxpayers Ombudsman François Boileau responds to the fact that most incoming calls to the Canada Revenue Agency go unanswered. We also hear from Marc Brière, president of the Union of Taxation Employees.

Our regular gardening expert Paul Zammit talks about the boost milkweed can give your garden (and the monarch butterfly) and he takes your gardening questions. 

Our guest for the first half hour is Phil Demers, a former Marineland trainer and now anti-captivity advocate. We also hear your calls about what you'd like to see happen at the park.