Reaction to Councillor Gord Perks Not Seeking Re-Election

Reaction to Councillor Gord Perks Not Seeking Re-Election

From Fight Back with Libby Znaimer by Zoomer Podcast Network

April 30, 2026 · 52 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the reaction to Councillor Gord Perks not seeking re-election, High Park access issues, and clinical trials for a medical device aimed at reducing stroke risk.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: REACTION TO GORD PERKS NOT SEEKING RE-ELECTION Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East), Mike Colle, Toronto City Councillor Ward 8 (Eglinton-Lawrence) and Deputy Mayor for North York, and former Toronto City Councillor Karen Stintz. The panel reacts to the news that Toronto City Councillor Gord Perks won't be seeking re-election and other municipal news of the week. A CONVERSATION ABOUT HIGH PARK ACCESS Libby Znaimer is joined by Diane Buckell, founding member of 'High Park-Access for All' and over forty year resident and supporter of High Park. Diane is behind a petition of 30,000+ signatures objecting to Toronto City Hall's plan regarding High Park. CLINICAL TRIALS FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE THAT CAN HELP REDUCE STROKE RISK Libby Znaimer is joined by Hamilton Health Sciences neurologists Dr. Ashkan Shoamanesh, INTERCEPT trial global leader, and Dr. Aristeidis Katsanos, who is the study’s site lead. Hamilton Health Sciences is conducting the third phase of clinical trials for a medical device that's purpose is to try to prevent stroke. We explore how it works and what the research shows so far.

People in this episode

Host: Libby Znaimer

Guests: Jon Burnside, Mike Colle, Karen Stintz, Diane Buckell, Dr. Ashkan Shoamanesh, Dr. Aristeidis Katsanos

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Organizations: Hamilton Health Sciences

Places: Toronto, High Park

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