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.
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Election Predictions; Wrong House; Go Vote
It's Election Day. The Showgram wants you to go vote. #elxn44 We take your calls on predictions on the election! Who will win? Minority or Majority? Ever end up at the wrong house or apartment by mistake. Did you get in, did the key work? Did you surprise or scare anyone. Jim tells a few stories of being at the wrong door. -
Jim Muses the News; David Cooper - Election Scrutineer
Jim Muses the news with big previews on Election Day #elxn44 David Cooper joins the show and discusses the time he was an election scrutineer. -
Favourite Clothing; TikTok; Stereotypes; Gabby Petito; Confessions
David Cooper on the Showgram asks Jim Richards about his favourite article of clothing. The Showgram compares #TikTok follower numbers; Producer Tony wins. Some storytelling from Jim on the tragic story of Youtube and social media star Gabby Petito. Radio Confessions: Which of these are actual confessions from Jim Richards. Play along at home! -
Election Pollsters; This Week in Science; Emmy Awards
It's time to vote! We start some coverage with thoughts from political pundit Scott Reid who joins the Showgram to unpack everything happening in the federal election. He has a few hot takes! Check out his podcast The Hurle Burly. More coverage of the election with John Wright who has 30 yrs polling. 40 yrs Public Affairs Communications. Demography. Commentator. Pundit. Political Observer. Absolutely Non Partisan. 3 Bestseller Canadian Books. Dan Riskin joins the Showgram with a weekly segment "This Week In Science". We start with a study that suggests getting the COVID Vaccine helps with mental health. The big winners at the Emmy Awards with Bill Brioux who is one of the leading voices on the Canadian media and television scene. Besides contributing to The Canadian Press, his stories appear in The Toronto Star, Hello! Canada and Movie Entertainment magazine. His career began at the Canadian edition of TV Guide where he served as Los Angeles bureau chief. -
Jim's Election Predictions & Keeping Cancer To Yourself
- Jim's election prediction: Minority Erin O'Toole gov't. Will he be eating crow?... Jim's election desires: Minority win, Trudeau steps down - In an interview from years ago, Norm Macdonald explained why he thought one should keep their cancer diagnosis to themselves... Have you ever known someone who did the same thing, or have you yourself done it? - When it comes to driving, do you know someone who's never done something as simple as pump their own gas, or turn left?
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
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