COVID-19 UPDATES
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Detailed FAQ to help you navigate the COVID-19 pandemic
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Your COVID-19 employment questions answered
Howard Levitt, Toronto employment lawyer and host of Employment Law on NEWSTALK 1010 answers your questions about how COVID-19 will affect your work and EI -
Deferrals, credit scores and interest rates: Q and A on mortgages during COVID19
Canada’s big banks are now offering payment deferrals on mortgages, which could still have large consequences for homeowners -
Now hiring: Employment resources
A list of businesses who are hiring during the pandemic
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AstraZeneca doses from US expected in Canada by the end of March: Procurement minister
"We will receive 1.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the United States within the next week or two." -
St. Patrick's Day revellers urged to follow public health guidelines
The main concern is that gatherings and celebrations could turn into COVID-19 super-spreader events. -
Three mass vaccination clinics open in Toronto today
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the Scarborough Town Centre, and the Toronto Congress Centre are all scheduled to open at 11:00 a.m. today. -
CMHA urges province to prioritize mental health sector in next budget
The request comes as a new poll suggests the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has eroded residents' already fragile emotional well-being. -
Ontario's vaccine booking system launches today for those aged 80 and up
Qualifying residents can visit the online portal or call a hotline to book their appointment. -
Canada to mark national day of observance to commemorate those who died of COVID-19
The government has asked Canadians to think about those whose lives were claimed by the novel coronavirus, as well as the health-care and other essential workers who have been on the front lines. -
COVID-19 investigation could impact Brampton Transit
Officials in Peel say due to an active community COVID-19 investigation, service levels for transit in Brampton will be impacted. -
First shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine arrives amid confusion over its use for seniors
Canada is to receive 500,000 doses of the vaccine, the third approved for use in Canada, from the Serum Institute of India.
LISTEN
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Thompson Egbo-Egbo
: Pianist Oscar Peterson became the first Black Canadian featured on a circulation coin. We're joined by accomplished pianist Thompson Egbo-Egbo who both played piano at the coin's unveiling ceremony, and played Oscar Peterson as a young man in a Canadian Heritage Minute
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This Week in Tech with Carmi Levy
It's Carmi Levy on This Week in Tech. David and Carmi discuss backing up Ukraine's history: an app creating 3D models of important cultural heritage in that country, Amazon's upcoming (and possibly dystopian) palm print payment systems, Apple threatening to fire an employee over a TikTok video, and more.
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Ed Conroy
In the 70s and 90s Citytv in Toronto ran the spicy Baby Blue Movies. We dig deep with cultural historian and Retrontario founder Ed Conroy
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"Free for All" Thursdays with Tony Five
"Free for All" Thursdays with Foreign Correspondent Tony Five live from London"
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Who or what should we resurrect?| Stories| The Movie Game| Ben'sBrief
Who or what should we resurrect? Any television shows, products or things you miss that we should bring back from the grave?
Tech. Producer Game w/ Andrew Potts: The Movie Game
: Interview with the producer, Ben Harrison
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Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday
It's "Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday" with Gary Direnfeld. David and Gary discuss how context matters when it comes to addressing alcohol issues and some things you might want to know before sending your child to counseling
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Inside Natalie with Natalie Norman
It's Inside Natalie and Toronto-based Comedian Natalie Norman ponders why travelling still takes so long in 2022. Then she discusses her upcoming laser removal appointment and how she feels about being hit on at comedy shows.
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Rod Chow| Allison Toffan
It's all about the Toronto International Tap Dance Festival happening on August 19-21 with Allison Toffan, artistic director of the event
Rod Chow, the first Canadian president of the American Society of Magicians, the oldest and most prestigious magic society in the world
COVID-19: THE FACTS
Your questions answered
Reshmi Nair, host of "Outbreak: The Facts and Fiction of the Coronavirus" asks Dan Riskin, Bell Media science expert and Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious disease physician at Toronto General Hospital YOUR questions about COVID-19
