COVID-19 UPDATES
WHERE TORONTO GETS ANSWERS
Detailed FAQ to help you navigate the COVID-19 pandemic
-
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
-
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
-
The most wonderful time of the year; Are gory movie scenes necessary anymore?
Jim spoke to patio workers and goers (including Newstalk 1010's very own Jerry Agar) as patios officially re-opened at midnight; Jim spoke with Richard Crouse and took calls about gory movie scenes -
Jim Muses on the News; Jim talks drugs and tarot cards with David Cooper
Jim muses on the news of last evening; Jim talks about drugs, the War on Drugs and tarot cards and readings with David Cooper -
Jim and David talk about fortunes and tarot cards; Government shuts down an important motion; Feel good stories of the week
Jim and David Cooper talk discuss fortunes and tarot cards; David has his tarot card read; Jim spoke about Mitzy Hunter's motion to condemn islamophobia being shut down by the government; Jim and Mike J. tackle some feel-good stories of the week. -
Jim jests the news; Richard Crouse's movie reviews
Jim jests the News with Dave Martin (https://davemartinworld.com/) and Ian Sirota (see him June 25, Summer Comedy Concert Series at Hernder Estate, 1607 8th Avenue South, St Catharines); Jim and Mike are then joined by Richard Crouse with his weekly movie reviews and ratings. -
WTF is Doug Ford Doing?; Where is the head of Eggerton Ryerson?
Political Analyst Scott Reid joins Jim to talk about his concerns about Provincial and Federal governments becoming less and less wary of the Constitution's Notwithstanding clause; After the toppling of a statue of Eggerton Ryerson, Jim speaks to Skyler Williams of Six Nations from 1492 Land Back Lane in Caledonia, a 25-acre front line in the assertion of Indigenous land rights; The Return of the Jimbits -
Jim's Got a Beef with Mike; Patio season is finally here; What Oughtta Be Illegal?
Jim and Mike get into it; Jim's so excited for patios opening up that we are previewing it 24 hours in advance; Calls on What Oughtta be Illegal. -
Muse the News; The Lingerer
Jim muses the news for June 10th; David Cooper and Jim discuss the phenomenon that is "The Lingerer", the house guest that just won't leave. -
The Lingerer Cont'd; Honk if you like to Honk
Jim and David continue their exploration the Lingerer; Jim gets controversial and has some hot takes about horn usage
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
Listen to the latest national News update
