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UPDATE | Niagara's severe thunderstorm warning has ended
An hour after putting Niagara under a severe thunderstorm warning, the warning has ended. -
UPDATE | Two more arrested in September downtown St. Catharines shooting
Niagara Regional Police have made a two more arrests in the downtown St. Catharines shooting that took place in September 2019. -
'It provides hope when hope is needed' GNCC President on 75% wage subsidy
Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the Federal Government would be subsidizing wages for small and medium sized businesses by 75%, -
Niagara Regional Police make arrest in fatal Niagara Falls hit and run
Niagara Regional Police have made an arrest in the fatal hit and run in Niagara Falls that took place on March 19th. -
Niagara Regional Police have made an arrest in September's downtown St. Catharines shooting
Niagara Regional Police have made an arrest in the downtown St. Catharines shooting that took place in September 2019. -
Federal government increasing small business wage subsidy to 75 percent
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an increase to the payroll subsidy for small and medium sized businesses during today’s national address. -
Lane restrictions on McLeod Rd. due to watermain break
The city of Niagara Falls says due to the extensive restoration work that must be undertaken to repair the watermain, McLeod Rd. will experience lane restrictions and water interruptions between Ailanthus Ave. and Stanley Ave. for approximately 6 to 8 hours. -
Conservative Party leadership race suspended
The Conservative Party leadership race is being suspended. -
Netflix lowering video quality as streaming demand soars
Netflix is lowering video quality for Canadian subscribers as demands on internet bandwidth soar. -
Three Welland residents facing theft charges
Three people from Welland are facing charges after an arrest in Fort Erie. -
Earth Hour - a time to unite now more than ever
Tomorrow we celebrate Earth Hour, when we turn off the lights for one hour as a reminder to look after one another and the global home that we share.
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Male seriously injured after shooting in North York
A male victim has been seriously injured after a shooting in North York Sunday afternoon. -
Good Samaritans help deliver food to medical professionals in Toronto
A new grocery delivery service that relies on Good Samaritans to get essentials to medical professionals on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 has been set up by a Toronto resident. -
Construction site closes after worker tests positive for COVID-19
A Toronto construction worker has tested positive for COVID-19. -
Cancer patient calls on province to carry out more surgeries after lump removal put on hold
An Ontario cancer patient is calling on the provincial government to devote at least one hospital in Ontario to carrying out life-changing surgeries. -
Six Toronto firefighters test positive for COVID-19, union says
A Mississauga fire station has been closed for a deep cleaning after a firefighter tested positive for COVID-19. -
Premier Doug Ford's handling of the pandemic draws praise from friends and foes
No aspect of Canadian life has been left untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic, including politics, and pundits agree the premier of Ontario is one of those most transformed by the outbreak. -
Ontario prohibits social gatherings of more than 5 people amid pandemic
Residents in Ontario will no longer be permitted to gather in groups of more than five people, according to an emergency order enacted by the premier. -
Ontario health officials confirm 211 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths
Ontario health officials have confirmed 211 new cases of COVID-19, including two more deaths, bringing the total number of patients infected in the province to 1,355. -
Toronto mayor says residents have torn down tape at shuttered parks facilities
Mayor John Tory is pleading with residents to respect the closure of playgrounds, sports courts and other facilities within city parks amid reports that some people have torn down signage and ripped off tape that was put up to keep people away amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. -
Building that houses rug store reduced to rubble after three-alarm fire
Crews are battling a three-alarm fire at a rug store in The Kingsway neighbourhood. -
Another case of COVID-19 at Oshawa grocery store where manager died after contracting virus
A second employee at an Oshawa grocery store has tested positive for COVID-19, just days after a manager at the store died after contracting the virus. -
Toronto opening four emergency childcare centres for kids of essential workers
The City of Toronto is opening four childcare centres to ensure that frontline workers can continue to work during the COVID-19 crisis.
OUTBREAK: The Facts and Myths of the COVID-19 virus
Listen for a breakdown of all the news surrounding the Covid-19 Global Outbreak, where we'll separate the facts from the fiction.
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The COVID-19 Weekly Podcast Special with Dave Trafford
March 28 - Welcome to this SPECIAL edition of the COVID-19 Podcast for Bell Media and iHeart Radio.
In this hour we will get into the big questions and issues that we confronted this week in the fight against COVID-19.
While the number of cases continues to rise around the world and across Canada, the health crisis is quickly becoming a financial crisis and this week was all about the money.
So we begin by talking about the bounces we saw on the markets in Canada and the US. Jon Erlichman is the host of The Open on BNN BLOOMBERG and he spoke to me from his home office in Toronto…and we started by addressing the relief package outlined and passed by Parliament on Wednesday morning.
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We are now well into WEEK 3 of the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada’s government has launched its relief package for Canadians and businesses affected by the outbreak.
But is it enough? Especially to help small and medium sized businesses…I asked Catherine Swift, former President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Indpendent Business and Tony Chapman for Tony Chapman Reactions and host of the podcast CHATTER THAT MATTERS.
Coming Up….we’ll touch base with our medical correspondent, Dr. Mitch Shulman..
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DISLAIMER
Dr. Mitch Schulman is a Montreal Emergency Physician and is just wrapping up 14 days of self isolation. Mitch had attended a conference in Africa just before the pandemic was declared and we require to isolate when he came home. He is encouraged by the global response but is still concerned by what we’re seeing.
Many of us are experiencing our own fears and frustrations as we cope with this crisis…and Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s frustrations were on full display Thursday afternoon…when he called out a Toronto grocery store – accusing Pusateris of gouging its customers.
In a statement, Pusateris called the issue a “mistake” and promised to issue full refunds to customers who purchased the product at the higher price point.
“Our stores are facing immense pressure on all levels of operation,” CEO Frank Luchetta said in a statement. “As a result of this mounting pressure, critical elements were overlooked including the incorrect pricing of this product.
“This was our mistake, our error, our oversight and we apologize to everyone impacted."
Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts – just search on OUTBREAK: The Covid-19 Daily Podcast.
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DAY 18 - The COVID-19 Daily Podcast with Dave Trafford
This is DAY 18 of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here’s what you need to know on Saturday, March 28th, 2020
Ontario corporations, individuals could face 'staggering' fines for price gouging And Premier Doug Ford says his government is considering a ban on gatherings of more than 5 people.
China donates thousands of medical masks, personal protective equipment to Canada
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The Prime Minister held his daily briefing outside his official residence in Ottawa Saturday morning and announced more travel restrictions – these are focused on domestic travel..
Canada's Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Howard Njoo says these restrictions are an extension of the physical distance orders…telling Canadians to stay in your "bubble."
On Thursday, you may have heard Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford accusing a Toronto grocer of gouging customers.
On Saturday, Ford said his government has taken steps to outlaw any and all price gouging – including stiff fines and potential jail time.
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We know that hospitals are bracing for the next wave of pressures in their intensive care units in the coming days and weeks. And that is why public health officials have been so adamant about flattening the curve – by that they mean – slowing the rate of increases in confirmed cases. Flattening the curve doesn’t mean an end to the virus, but theoretically, it means there would be fewer patients demanding precious critical health care resources.
If the system is overwhelmed, healthcare and hospital officials will be facing daily ethical questions and life and death decisions.
Kerry Bowman is a Clinical Ethicist at Mount Sinai Hospital and a professor at the University of Toronto. Professor Bowman joined us from his home office to talk about the challenges ahead.
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Just a programming note: We will devote tomorrow’s podcast episode to the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS we’ve been getting from you. And we’ve put them to our cast of medical, science, financial and legal experts.
If you have a question or A STORY ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE OR A GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY STORY YOU WANT TO SHARE…send me an email. DAVE@DAVETRAFFORD.COM or connect with me on TWITTER @DaveTrafford.
THE VIEWPOINTS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OF THE HOST AND PARTICIPANTS AS OF THE DATE OF PUBLICATION AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE AND BEST PRACTICES BY LEADING MEDICAL AUTHORITIES AS THE INFORMATION SURROUNDING THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING.
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The COVID-19 Daily Podcast with Dave Trafford
This is DAY 17 of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here’s what you need to know on Friday, March 27, 2020
Ottawa is taking a major step forward to support businesses and workers affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. This might be the best news most Canadians have heard since the pandemic was declared on March 11th. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is prepared to subsidize salaries to help keep families and businesses afloat during the crisis.
Also today..
COVID-19 has now killed more people in Canada than SARS 44 people died of SARS in Canada in 2003. As of Friday afternoon, 53 have died after testing positive for COVID-19.
18 people have now died of COVID-19 in Quebec. The province has more than 2,000 confirmed cases.
British PM Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19. He says he is showing minor symptoms.
If you have a question…or A STORY ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE YOU WANT TO SHARE…send me an email. DAVE@DAVETRAFFORD.COM or connect with me on TWITTER @DaveTrafford.
DISCLAIMER:
THE VIEWPOINTS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OF THE HOST AND PARTICIPANTS AS OF THE DATE OF PUBLICATION AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE AND BEST PRACTICES BY LEADING MEDICAL AUTHORITIES AS THE INFORMATION SURROUNDING THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING.
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DAY 17 - The COVID-19 Daily Podcast with Dave Trafford
This is DAY 17 of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here’s what you need to know on Friday, March 27, 2020
Ottawa is taking a major step forward to support businesses and workers affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. This might be the best news most Canadians have heard since the pandemic was declared on March 11th. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is prepared to subsidize salaries to help keep families and businesses afloat during the crisis.
Also today..
COVID-19 has now killed more people in Canada than SARS 44 people died of SARS in Canada in 2003. As of Friday afternoon, 53 have died after testing positive for COVID-19.
18 people have now died of COVID-19 in Quebec. The province has more than 2,000 confirmed cases.
British PM Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19. He says he is showing minor symptoms.
If you have a question…or A STORY ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE YOU WANT TO SHARE…send me an email. DAVE@DAVETRAFFORD.COM or connect with me on TWITTER @DaveTrafford.
DISCLAIMER:
THE VIEWPOINTS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OF THE HOST AND PARTICIPANTS AS OF THE DATE OF PUBLICATION AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE AND BEST PRACTICES BY LEADING MEDICAL AUTHORITIES AS THE INFORMATION SURROUNDING THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING.
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The COVID-19 Daily Podcast with Dave Trafford
This is DAY 16 of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Let’s start with some perspective, 9 months from today is BOXING DAY! How will our holiday family gatherings look 9 months from now? It may well have a lot to do with how we behave today. We know that our actions or inactions will be reflected in the COVID-19 cases and circumstances we face – three from now. What are you doing to help plank the curve?
Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, March 26th, 2020
Ontario premier slams high-end Toronto grocery store for selling $30 Lysol wipes
Break-ins have quadrupled in Vancouver as stores shut for COVID-19
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The Prime Minister is prepared to fine, even jail, Canadians coming home from abroad who fail to go into isolation for 14 days.
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Officer of Health, held her daily briefing today – suggesting as tough as it’s been over the past couple of weeks, we should prepare for things to get tougher.
With that in mind…the Prime Minister says the G20 leaders have been engaged in a global discussion to coordinate efforts to cope with the COVID-19 outbreak.
The PM also detailed some of the initiatives passed by Parliament this week to help Canadians who are affected by the pandemic. That includes relief for workers who’ve been laid off or have to stay home. But so far, it doesn’t address the debt and interest payments Canadians are carrying on their credit cards.
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We’re into week three of this global pandemic and frustrations are increasing. It was evident today when Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford was asked about retailers that are price gouging consumers. Ford called out a high end grocery store – PUSATERIS – for charging $30 for Lysol wipes.
In a statement, Pusateris called the issue a “mistake” and promised to issue full refunds to customers who purchased the product at the higher price point.
“Our stores are facing immense pressure on all levels of operation,” CEO Frank Luchetta said in a statement. “As a result of this mounting pressure, critical elements were overlooked including the incorrect pricing of this product.
“This was our mistake, our error, our oversight and we apologize to everyone impacted.”
IF YOU HAVE A STORY ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE OR A GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY STORY YOU WANT TO SHARE…send me an email. DAVE@DAVETRAFFORD.COM or connect with me on TWITTER @DaveTrafford.
DISCLAIMER:
THE VIEWPOINTS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OF THE HOST AND PARTICIPANTS AS OF THE DATE OF PUBLICATION AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE AND BEST PRACTICES BY LEADING MEDICAL AUTHORITIES AS THE INFORMATION SURROUNDING THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING.
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DAY 16 - The COVID-19 Daily Podcast with Dave Trafford
This is DAY 16 of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Let’s start with some perspective, 9 months from today is BOXING DAY! How will our holiday family gatherings look 9 months from now? It may well have a lot to do with how we behave today. We know that our actions or inactions will be reflected in the COVID-19 cases and circumstances we face – three from now. What are you doing to help plank the curve?
Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, March 26th, 2020
Ontario premier slams high-end Toronto grocery store for selling $30 Lysol wipes
Break-ins have quadrupled in Vancouver as stores shut for COVID-19
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The Prime Minister is prepared to fine, even jail, Canadians coming home from abroad who fail to go into isolation for 14 days.
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Officer of Health, held her daily briefing today – suggesting as tough as it’s been over the past couple of weeks, we should prepare for things to get tougher.
With that in mind…the Prime Minister says the G20 leaders have been engaged in a global discussion to coordinate efforts to cope with the COVID-19 outbreak.
The PM also detailed some of the initiatives passed by Parliament this week to help Canadians who are affected by the pandemic. That includes relief for workers who’ve been laid off or have to stay home. But so far, it doesn’t address the debt and interest payments Canadians are carrying on their credit cards.
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We’re into week three of this global pandemic and frustrations are increasing. It was evident today when Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford was asked about retailers that are price gouging consumers. Ford called out a high end grocery store – PUSATERIS – for charging $30 for Lysol wipes.
In a statement, Pusateris called the issue a “mistake” and promised to issue full refunds to customers who purchased the product at the higher price point.
“Our stores are facing immense pressure on all levels of operation,” CEO Frank Luchetta said in a statement. “As a result of this mounting pressure, critical elements were overlooked including the incorrect pricing of this product.
“This was our mistake, our error, our oversight and we apologize to everyone impacted.”
IF YOU HAVE A STORY ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE OR A GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY STORY YOU WANT TO SHARE…send me an email. DAVE@DAVETRAFFORD.COM or connect with me on TWITTER @DaveTrafford.
DISCLAIMER:
THE VIEWPOINTS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OF THE HOST AND PARTICIPANTS AS OF THE DATE OF PUBLICATION AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE AND BEST PRACTICES BY LEADING MEDICAL AUTHORITIES AS THE INFORMATION SURROUNDING THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING.
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The COVID-19 Daily Podcast with Dave Trafford
And, we begin WEEK 3….This is DAY 15 of the COVID-19 pandemic.
And today is all about following the money. Ottawa, Ontario, Bay Street and Wall Street make financial and market news, while the numbers of COVID-19 cases continue to soar around the world.
Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered some details on the $82 billion relief package passed by the House of Commons early this morning…and by the Senate midday today. The Prime Minister says Ottawa is streamlining some of the EI benefits for Canadians affected by the pandemic.
Getting the money into the hands of Canadians is critical now that we’re seeing thousands of layoffs announced each day. BNN Bloomberg is estimating nearly 1 million Canadians have applied for Employment Insurance since the pandemic was declared two weeks ago.
Other countries have presented similar relief packages but Denmark and Germany have committed to providing wage subsidies up to 70% to avoid layoffs. Trudeau says that it on the agenda for Ottawa.
Meanwhile, Trudeau is relying on all Canadians who are abroad to self-isolate when they return home.
To be clear, self-isolation is required but the Prime Minister isn’t making it mandatory.
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Getting cash in to the system in an efficient and timely fashion may well be the difference between survival and failure for business and families across the country.
John Manley is the former Liberal Deputy Minister. He told BNN Bloomberg the federal package is a good first step and says we can be proud of how parliament worked.
But is this enough to avoid mass layoffs as we saw at the Leon’s Furniture chain today?
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Manley also expects the $82 billion to be the first step in the federal government commitment to offset the financial effects of the COVID-19 crisis.
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So….how did the markets respond to the stimulus and relief packages in Ottawa and Washington?
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Ontario’s Finance minister Rod Phillips had intended to present his annual budget at Queen’s Park this month but the COVID-19 pandemic made that impossible. So he presented an economic statement in the legislature Wednesday afternoon. It’s a $17billion package aimed at supporting healthcare and business.
Keith Leslie is a veteran political commentator at Newstalk1010 radio in Toronto…and Co-hosts – On the Ledge – with John Wright and me. It’s the Ontario politics podcast.
Keith joins us now from his home office in Toronto.
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So, here we are at the end of DAY 15 of this COVID-19 Pandemic. We are entering week three and, by all accounts the next three weeks are going to be the toughest we have seen as this strain of the corona virus continues to spread around the world and across Canada.
Just a reminder, three weeks ago today Canada had 34 confirmed cases of COVID-19. As we record this podcast, we have more than 32 hundred cases country wide. What you do today will make a difference in how that curve continues in the next three weeks.
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IF YOU HAVE A STORY ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE OR A GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY STORY YOU WANT TO SHARE…send me an email. DAVE@DAVETRAFFORD.COM or connect with me on TWITTER @DaveTrafford.
DISCLAIMER:
THE VIEWPOINTS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OF THE HOST AND PARTICIPANTS AS OF THE DATE OF PUBLICATION AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE AND BEST PRACTICES BY LEADING MEDICAL AUTHORITIES AS THE INFORMATION SURROUNDING THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING.
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MS Walk
Port Dalhousie Lions Club - 201 Main St. - St. CatharinesLace up to make a difference in the lives of those affected by MS! Together let’s take a stand against multiple sclerosis and show our support to those who are affected by this unpredictable, often disabling disease. -
Jann Arden Live
Meridian Centre - 1 IceDogs Way - St. CatharinesMulti-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, author and soon-to-be Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Jann Arden brings her cross-Canada tour to St. Catharines! -
CANCELLED - Rankin Cancer Run
Niagara at Parnell St - St. CatharinesAfter careful consideration, this event has been cancelled and instead will take place next year. -
POSTPONED - Kiwanis TV Bingo
Various Locations Across Niagara - Niagara Region**this has been postponed**Tune in every Sunday night at 8PM for an hour of LIVE TV Bingo! -
Cirque du Soleil: Crystal
Meridian Centre - 1 IceDogs Way - St. Catharines**CANCELLED** Crystal is not just an ice show, it’s the very first experience on ice from Cirque du Soleil. Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats claim their new frozen playground with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with never-before-seen acrobatics. -
Bachman and Cummings: Together Again
Meridian Centre - 1 IceDogs Way - St. CatharinesBachman and Cummings return to the stage for this reunion tour for the first time in more than a decade. Together Again, Live In Concert will celebrate the music of The Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive and Burton Cummings. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 28th at 10am -
Rod Stewart
Budweiser Stage - 909 Lake Shore Blvd. W - Torontowith special guest Cheap Trick! Presale is happening now! -
Osheaga Festival
Parc Jean-Drapeau - 1 Circuit Gilles Ville. - MontréalHeadliners include Foo Fighters | Kendrick Lamar | Lizzo Doors open at noon, performances occur between 1-11pm
