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lou@happycapitalism.com Prior to joining BNN (Business News Network), Schizas, a life long investor and entrepreneur, was a Calgary-based financial advisor. Lou is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and undertook graduate studies in Economics at the State University of New York. He holds the Canadian Investment Manager (CIM) designation and is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute. Lou is also a Professor of Finance at Sheridan College Institute of Technology.
Lou Schizas, Business News Network's original on-air equities analyst joins John Oakley weekday mornings at 6:55, 7:55 and 8:55. |  | BILL WATTERS Far and away the most knowledgeable person about Leafs hockey on the planet, Bill Watters has done it all in pro hockey. The current co-host of the critically acclaimed noon hour hockey talk show Leafs Lunch, “Wilbur” has worked as the Assistant General Manager for The Maple Leafs, GM of The Leafs' former AHL affiliate, a player agent, a GM for Team Canada at the World Championships, a hockey radio colour commentator, a TV analyst and is one of the most beloved hockey personalities across the entire NHL. He's signed NHL contracts, made blockbuster trades and is one of the main reasons why AM640 Toronto Radio is considered a hockey powerhouse.
Listen to Bill's expert opinion on the biggest hockey news at 7:20 every morning on the John Oakley Show, and don't forget to tune in from Noon to 1pm for Leafs Lunch and again from 4pm-7pm for The Bill Watters Show! |  | ERIC MARGOLIS Eric is a contributing editor to Sun Media, who's area of focus is the Middle East, South Asia, and Islam. He also writes for Dawn, Pakistan's leading newspaper, the Gulf Times in Qatar, the Khaleej Times in Dubai, and the American Conservative. He appears regularly on such television outlets as CNN, Fox, CBC, Britain's British Sky Broadcasting News, NPR, and CTV National.
John checks in on the World with Eric every Monday morning at 8:10am |  | DIANE FRANCIS Diane Francis, Editor-at-Large for the National Post is well known across the country for her hard-hitting newspaper columns. She is also a broadcaster and author of eight best-selling books. In addition she is a sought-after speaker, host of events and participant in conferences around the world. She has been honoured with many prestigious awards from associations, publications and universities across the country. She is renowned for her columns which appear in The Financial Post section of National Post but also for her syndicated columns which appear in the Canwest newspaper chain. All of her recent work can be found at her website.
Hear Diane Francis, Editor at Large, on the John Oakley Show every Tuesday morning at 8:10am |  | REVEREND CHARLES MCVETY Reverend Charles McVety is the President of the Canada Christian College and President of the Canada Family Action Coalition. When he's not debating the issues of the day on the John Oakley Show, he's a lobbyist, TV host, columnist and author of books on the fundamentals of Christian Ministries.
Charles debates the latest controversial issues on The Culture War, every Tuesday at 9am on the Oakley Show. |  | REVEREND ROBERT OLIPHANT Rev. Oliphant is Minister of Worship and Team Leader at Eglinton St. George's United Church, one of the largest United Churches in Ontario with a membership of over 1200 people. He received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto and then entered theological studies at the Vancouver School of Theology at the University of British Columbia. Since his ordination, he's preached at churches in Quebec, The Yukon Territories, and Ontario. At one point he worked in the Office of the Premier of Ontario, and also assisted two different Ontario Cabinet Ministers. Rob has served the United Church in various high-level capacities, and is now currently enrolled at the Chicago Theological Seminary at the University of Chicago.
Have a question, or wish to voice an opinion? Contact the Rev. Robert Oliphant.
Robert debates the latest controversial issues on The Culture War, every Tuesday at 9am on the John Oakley Show. |  | HARRY "KOOL KAT" KOPYTO Harry Kopyto is a Toronto legal agent who has gained a reputation as a legal crusader fighting for the little guy. After 30 years of battling in the courts, he has established himself as an articulate, courageous and fearless advocate for the rights of women, tenants, minorities and dissidents. Harry Kopyto's precedent-setting cases have resulted in more than 70 decisions that have expanded the rights of his clients. Although his license to practice law was taken away from him in the late 1980's in a controversial decision which involved a split vote by the Law Society, Harry has continued to fight for the rights of the downtrodden and underprivileged. He has been described as a gadfly and a thorn in the side of the judicial system.Harry can be reached at 416-533-3343.
Go head-to-head with Harry every Wednesday Morning on the Oakley Show from 9am - 9:30am. |  | ROB FORD The son of former MPP Doug Ford, Etobicoke politics and community political involvement is in Councillor Rob Ford's blood. As a principal of a successful Etobicoke business that employs over 80 people, Rob brings a "bottom line and customer service" focus to the municipal sector. If you need assistance with a City issue, please do not hesitate to contact him or his office; the Taxpayers of Ward 2 elected Mr. Ford to Council, so do not forget that he works for you.
You can hear Rob rant about What's Eating Rob Ford every Thursday morning at 8am on the Oakley Show. |  | DAVID MENZIES David Menzies is a freelance journalist based in the Toronto suburb of Richmond Hill. Since the early nineties, he's contributed to serveral newspapers and magazines, including the National Post, Western Standard, Toronto Star, Financial Post Magazine, Canadian Business, Profit, Saturday Night, Marketing and several trade publications.
Check out some of his latest articles at DavidMenzies.ca
Listen every Thursday morning at 9am to hear David take on Susan G. Cole in the Media & The Message. |  | Susan was born in Toronto and has her bachelor's degree from Harvard. As an activist, she's been active in the gay community for over 25 years, and was a member of the first lesbian political organization in Toronto. As a playwright she founded, composed and played piano in Toronto's first all-women's band Mama Quilla II. Susan is the Senior Entertainment Editor for NOW Magazine.
Listen every Thursday morning at 9am to hear Susan defend her Liberal views against David Menzies in the Media & The Message. |  | CHRIS ALEXANDER Chris Alexander reviews the latest theatrical and DVD releases, as well as all the weekend activity around Toronto. A lifelong cineaste and lover of bizarre and extreme art, Chris Alexander doesn't just adore movies... they are the very blood that pounds through his veins!
Chris, a teacher, writer, film composer and columnist joins John every Friday morning at 8:10. |  | JOE FIORITO Joe Fiorito is a city columnist at the Toronto Star. His Metro Diary Column appears Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. He has written for the Montreal Gazette, the National Post, and the Globe and Mail newspapers. He won the National Newspaper Award for Columns in 1995.
Catch Joe on The City Confidential Panel every Friday at 9am. |  | John Turley-Ewart is the National Post's deputy comment Editor. In addition to writing editorials and op eds for the National Post and Financial Post, Turley-Ewart is a member of the National Post's editorial board, the editorial cartoon editor and appears regularly on television and radio as a political commentator. He was a banker for nearly 10 years before completing an MA in British history and turning to federal politics where he worked on a wide range of public policy issues, including homelessness and federal bank policy. In 2000, Turley-Ewart completed a PhD in Canadian business and political history under the supervision of Prof. Michael Bliss at the University of Toronto. He joined the Post in early 2001.
You can hear John as a regular contributor on The City Confidential Panel, on the John Oakley Show every Friday at 9am. |
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