Podcast appearances and mentions of peter juni

This is the last episode until July 11th. We are on vacation next week.  Today: Where is Dave? It's Mike Tyson's birthday. Dr Peter Juni should be gone by now, right?  There's a lot of people missing their luggage right now.  Know the Show questions for Scott. Young people need a laundry education. A couple of really dumb criminals. Summertime etiquette.  Being competitive on a 1st date. and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Director of the COVID 19 Science Advisory Table steps down, he shares his insight on where we've come from and where the pandemic is headed.

The Sunday edition of the Best of Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca with a plan to ban handguns - The NDP's Peter Tabuns reponse to the handgun ban plan - Dr. Peter Juni on the latest modelling amid the sixth wave of COVID-19 - Mike Schreiner, David Crombie, and Dr. Blair Feltmate gather to discuss how Ontario can invest in combating the climate crisis in time for Earth Day - And the best calls of the week!

Author William Browder joins Greg to discuss his new book Freezing Order. Epidemiologist Allison Krug discusses waste water and covid cases. Greg and Sheba discuss Peter Juni's comments on staying outside over Easter weekend. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur on what life was like a year ago and how far we've come. Security analyst Dave Perry joins Greg to talk about the two Toronto murders and the arrest that followed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author William Browder joins Greg to discuss his new book Freezing Order. Epidemiologist Allison Krug discusses waste water and covid cases. Greg and Sheba discuss Peter Juni's comments on staying outside over Easter weekend. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur on what life was like a year ago and how far we've come. Security analyst Dave Perry joins Greg to talk about the two Toronto murders and the arrest that followed. 

The Science Table Director explains how to access antiviral drugs like Paxlovid; the risk of reinfection; who should get a 4th dose; the future of the Science Table as it's folded into Public Health Ontario; risks for long haulers; playdates; travel; and social gatherings.

The Saturday edition of the Best of Fight Back, from the week that was, with Bob Komsic Interviews with: - The Zoomer Squad with Bill VanGorder, John Wright, and David Cravit on lifting mask mandates - Guidy Mamann and Olga Tchetvertnykh on Canada's Ukrainian immigration program - The Strategy Panel with John Capobianco, Charles Sousa, and Karen Stintz discuss the the federal liberals' deal with the NDP - Dr. Peter Juni and why he's stepping down from his role in Ontario for a job in England - And the best calls of the week!

We are back from vacation and there is a lot to talk about. Today: Masks are now optional in Ontario and Dr Peter Juni is leaving Ontario. There is no reason for that to upset you.  Also: Megan Thee Stallion  controversy and "Maury" has been cancelled.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff McArthur talks with Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table about Ontario ends mandatory face mask use in most indoor public settings, Long COVID study, Are Dangerously Relaxed about COVID, AND Dr. Peter Jüni stepping down as director of Ontario science table in a few weeks.

The Hamilton Today Podcast.... Spring is on the way this weekend! We look ahead at what we can expect as we finally shake off winter… hopefully. Stoney Creek MPP Paul Miller has been disowned by the Ontario NDP and their leader, Andrew Horwath. The scientific director of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, Dr. Peter Jüni says he is stepping down in a few weeks for family reasons, and has accepted a tenured professorship at the University of Oxford in England. U.S. President Joe Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping today – their first official meeting in months – to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, among other things. What happens to activists in Russia who are trying to spread the word of the outside world about the war in Ukraine? Arnold Schwarzenegger has released a video across multiple social media and online platforms, including Telegram, to inform the Russia people about the truth behind the war in Ukraine, condemn it, and tell President Putin to put an end to it. How much longer can Russia interfere with the spread of information from the outside world, and what does it mean for a society to be going through such strong uptick in blatant state censorship? Nearly 3,000 Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. workers could be locked out this weekend. The company and union have yet to reach a deal. Guests: Ross Hull, Global News Meteorologist Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario's Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto Heather Yourex-West, Global News Reporter Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Ontario's chief medical officer announced that mask mandates will be lifted by March 21. But not everyone thinks it's a good idea. How do Ontarians navigate the new reality and get back to pre-pandemic sorts of interactions? To discuss potential concerns from various communities across the province, we welcome Globe and Mail health columnist André Picard; Sabina Vohra-Miller, founder of Unambiguous Science; and Dr. Peter Juni, scientific director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sunday edition of the Best of Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Dr. Timothy Sly responds to news that Ontario's mask mandate may end as early as March 21 - Dr. Elliott Tepper and Dora Chomiak on the latest coming from Ukraine - John Mykytyshyn and Bob Richardson offer up their thoughts on the federal conservative leadership race - Dr. Peter Juni and Dr. Barry Pakes look back at the past two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic - And the best calls of the week!

Yesterday the Ontario government announced an end to masking on March 21st. Critics, such as Bill's guest, say yesterday's announcement is "...not supported by science right now because it's just too early." GUEST: Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario's Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto - The world is moving at a breakneck pace, from the pandemic to the war in Ukraine and it is testing our psychological limits as we largely just have to sit back and watch as it happens. How can you manage these anxieties? Our guest has some tips and tricks to keep you serene. GUEST: Dr. Marisa Young, Associate Professor and Acting Director of the McMaster University Institute of Health Equity - The Ontario Liberals launched a logo redesign and it has not been well received. Is it just a case of the wrong shade of red? Or is there something more to this strategy in the lead-up to the election? GUEST: Dr. Joanne McNeish, Associate Professor of Marketing with Ryerson University - Climate change continues to be our largest existential threat and the Suzuki Foundation is doing all it can for outreach and education for youth. Leading up to the Ontario election, the foundation is launching a series of workshops on college campuses, organizing a rally at Queen's Park, and creating a young persons' voting guide for youth to understand where the candidates and parties stand on climate issues. GUEST: Gideon Forman, Climate Change and Transportation Policy Analyst with The David Suzuki Foundation

Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore outlines how and when provincially mandated COVID rules will be lifted. Plus analysis with Dr. Peter Juni, Director of the COVID19 Science Advisory Table; CBC Provincial Affairs Reporter Mike Crawley; OSSTF President Karen Littlewood; Toronto emergency physician Dr. Kashif Pirzada; Renfrew County Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Cushman; and HWDSB Chair Dawn Danko.

Jeff McArthur talks with Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table since July 2020 about a U.K. study that says COVID-19 can shrink some brain regions: AND COVID-19: Florida advises against vaccines for healthy kids.

Jeff McArthur talks with Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table about the White House unveils plan to move America to a new stage of the Covid pandemic. Does Canada need a similar plan?

Ontario's proof of vaccination against COVID-19 system has come to an end and capacity limits have been dropped as of Tuesday. The government said the two public health measures would be lifted as part of its reopening plan as the province inches closer to returning to life before the global pandemic began in March 2020. GUEST: Dr. Peter Juni (YOU-knee), Director of Ontario's Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto

The Sunday edition of the Best of Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Dr. Peter Juni offers insight towards lifting COVID-19 restrictions - Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath reacts to the governments response to the "Freedom Convoy" protests - Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown calls for an immediate reopening of Ontario - Justin Bates breaks down the current rollout of rapid testing kits - And the best calls of the week!

COVID-19 infections related to the Omicron variant have peaked in Canada, according to Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer. But hospitalizations and ICU admissions remain high across the country. Meanwhile, many Canadians are asking how much longer pandemic restrictions will last. Our question this week: Is it time to start living with COVID-19? Should restrictions be eased where you live? Dr. Peter Juni, science advisor for the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, discusses the current state of the pandemic; Dr. Stephen Flindall, an Ontario-based emergency department physician, weighs in on the effect loosening restrictions could have on hospitals; and Esyllt Jones, an infectious disease historian and professor at the University of Manitoba, on what past pandemics can tell us about where we go next.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Conservative leader Erin O'Toole is a dead man walking. At publication time, thirty-five MPs have signed a letter asking for a caucus leadership review vote, possibly as soon as this Wednesday's caucus meeting. According to the Globe and Mail, sources claim that they have at least 63 of 119 Conservative members who will vote O'Toole out. That is, if he doesn't pull the trigger himself, and call a vote, or just call it quits. The Conservatives need to take a long hard look at themselves, what they stand for, who's leading their parade, and whose company they want to keep! GUEST: Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator and a Lecturer with the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University - A look at the new Ontario modeling that will be released at 9am today. What's next for Ontario? GUEST:  Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario's Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto - David's Expertise: Hate groups, extremism, far right and anti-government movements in Canada Many Canadians are standing in Ottawa as part of the Trucker's Convoy' protest. But do they know who they are standing with? What do we know about the far-right leaders that have infiltrated the ‘Truckers Convoy' and what are the possible outcomes of this protest knowing their history? GUEST: Dr. David Hofmann, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of New Brunswick and a Senior Research Affiliate with the Canadian Network for Research on Terrorism, Security, and Society (TSAS)

Jeff McArthur talks with Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table about the debate over 'fully vaccinated' as Ontario businesses prepare to reopen AND Scientists urge Canadians to pick up booster shot pace.

The Saturday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - The Zoomer Squad with Peter Muggeridge, Bill VanGorder, and David Cravit discuss the latest restrictions facing Long Term Care - Dr. Jamie Spiegelman and Dr. Eyal Golan on COVID-19 spreading inside hospitals - The Strategy Panel with John Capobianco, Bob Richardson, and Ana Bailao on Ford's back-to-school plan - Dr. Peter Juni with the latest on Omicron - And the best calls of the week!

Alan Carter talks with Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table about what kind of masks we should be wearing, as well as ICU numbers and Omicron.

Jeff McArthur talks with Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table about what the science table is recommending now to prepare for a safe return to school. Omicron and living with COVID: Why the new variant might change the timeline. Canada sending 140M rapid COVID-19 tests to provinces, territories in January 

The Bill Kelly Show w/ Guest Host Scott Radley: The Ontario government has issued several new COVID-19 public health measures that includes moving schools online, closures and capacity limits for businesses as the province struggles to contain the spread of Omicron. Students and staff will not be returning to in-person learning this week. Schools will switch to remote learning starting on Wednesday for at least two weeks. GUEST: Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario's Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto - Last year started out hopeful with the emergence of COVID-19 vaccines, but quickly proved to be a challenging year for governments and communities worldwide. Still in the midst of the pandemic, 2022 will bring about a host of significant political issues and events that will impact communities, both locally and globally. Lori and Scott discuss some of the major events that will dominate the news cycles this year. GUEST: Dr. Lori Turnbull, Director of the School of Public Administration with Dalhousie University - The mood in Canadian homes seems to have shifted from surviving a single societal cataclysm into a new normal that, spending-wise, looks pretty much like the pre-pandemic old normal. A solid 89 per cent of Canadians are worried about inflation and the rising costs of goods and services. A slim majority expect their household's financial situation to stay roughly the same over 2022, and fewer than one in five expect it to improve. Younger adults, in the 18 to 34 age range, are more inclined to say they will do something expensive than people older than 55, a result that mirrors their general optimism, according to the poll. GUEST: Dave Scholz, Executive VP of Leger

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Dr. Peter Juni, scientific director of Ontario's COVID-19 Advisory Table, discussing Omicron, Boosters, and looking ahead - The Strategy Panel with Karen Stintz, John Capobianco, and Charles Sousa look back on the challenging year for government leaders - Dr. Vivian Stamatopolous and Dr. Samir Sinha react to the latest restrictions facing Long Term Care facilities - And the best calls of the week!

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Dr. Peter Juni with an update on Omicron - Bob Richardson and Kevin Lacey react to the Ottawa fiscal update - Ontario Pharmacist Association President Justin Bates on how pharmacies are preparing to hand out COVID-19 booster shots - Ellen Roseman on the consumer trends that defined 2021 - And the best calls of the week!

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: A year-in-review Town Hall with Hamilton's mayor. Hamilton's response to the Omicron threat, what you can do to slow the spread, and Q&A with listeners. GUEST:  Mayor Fred Eisenberger The new modelling suggests that Omircron's spread requires a "circuit breaker" to prevent overloading Ontario's ICUs by early January. The Ontario Science Advisory Table states that increased booster shots are not enough to slow the spread. GUEST: Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario's Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto. With people scrambling for booster shots and rapid tests across the province, has the Ford Government left pharmacies unprepared with their announcement Thursday? GUEST: Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacist The NHL is facing overwhelming COVID outbreaks, and they are implementing new protocols from now through to January. GUEST: Nick Alberga Freelance Hockey Analyst and Broadcaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Scientific Director of Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, Dr. Peter Juni, takes your questions on the government's response to omicron.

Queen's University has scrapped in-person exams amid rising COVID cases at the school. Abby McLean, a third-year student, helped petition this change. A months-long CBC News investigation has revealed dozens of Canadians are dying in police custody.. Picked up for being intoxicated. What went wrong, and what can be done to prevent this. It's been just two weeks since the first case of Omicron was discovered in Ontario. By next week, it could very well make up all the new cases. What does this rapid spread mean for the province? Dr. Peter Juni explains. Research shows that giving is so healthy for us, it can lower blood pressure, decrease stress, and even increase life span. But giving is more than just handing out gifts. Happiness columnist Jennifer Moss joined us to talk about how to get giving "right" this holiday season. If you're a new student at Georgian College, you may have a tough time finding a place to live. With a tight rental market and school growth, the college has put out a call for local rental housing. Kingston's early pandemic response was considered a big success. But today, the city's COVID-19 numbers are amongst the highest in Ontario's fourth wave. Mayor Bryan Paterson talks about the new limits, and the impact it's having on businesses. There's never been a better time to laugh. Orillia comic Wilfred Lee tells us about his journey from improv comedy stages in Korea to performing with the famed Second City in Toronto.

Summary by Peyton Smith Hour 1, segment 1:(AUDIO) Trudeau waxes moistly about the importance of getting vaxxed and boosted in the face of the great bugaboo Omicron. He was born with a huge trust fund, but what are the people born with who listen to his drivel? A functional brain?Be prayerful that is the case. Those without an inch of frost over their cerebral cortex will not succumb to the fear that the PM is peddling.Mike unpacks this latest gem from Justin.-------------------------------------------(AUDIO) Dr. Peter Juni, who is on the Ontario Science Table, is trafficking in the same fear mongering nonsense that the PM is.-------------------------------------------A Maryland man killed his ex girlfriend and ex wife, before killing himself. He was distraught over child custody issues with both women.Mike's analysis and commentary highlights the hideousness of this story.https://americanuckradio.com/current-events/man-confesses-to-murder-on-facebook-live-before-killing-ex-wife-himself-cops/------------------------------------------Hour 1, segment 2: (AUDIO)Now everyone in Canada can receive the vaccine, including children.While most Canadians have been vaccinated, there are an adamant number who resist...sometimes tearing families apart.An Ontario father is resisting.Global News is using his own vaxxed family members, including his 11 year old son, to make him into the horrible heavy.-----------------------------------------Liberals, Bloc Quebecois, nix investigation into COVID contracts.Where are O'Toole's Tories?Not standing up against this like an official opposition should.Mike gets into it all.https://americanuckradio.com/current-events/liberals-bloc-nix-investigation-into-covid-contracts/---------------------------------------------Enjoy all this, and more, in a very informative hour 1 from Mike.Hour 2, segment 1: (AUDIO) A hidden alliance of global leaders, managed by Klaus Schwab, are pushing the same hoax with lockdowns and jabs.These rubes think they will be rewarded, but will end up doing themselves in, as Mike explains.A fantastic report from Greg Reese of Infowars.---------------------------------------(AUDIO) Another excellent report on Omicron from the one and only Paul Joseph Watson.Good news on Omicron? What is PJW thinking?We aren't into good news on Omicron.----------------------------------------(AUDIO) John Stossel reports on Facebook censorship, which has swallowed up environmentalist Michael Shellenberger and others.Although this is territory has been trodden before by Americanuck Radio, Mike analyzes Stossel's report.FB fact checkers have indeed proven to be fact blockers------------------------------------------(AUDIO) Will Zuckerberg fact check this convo with Fauci, where the Dr. admitted that an HIV vaccine that was tested several years ago would make individuals more susceptible to infection?-------------------------------------------Hour 2, segment 2: Kevin J Johnston, our friend and brother, joins the program for this segment.Kevin brought us an update on the abysmal state of affairs in Canada.Kevin will never wear a mask or be vaxxed, nor will he cease to be a teller of truth on Canadian communism. Thusly, he had to be jailed and stopped from becoming Mayor of Calgary.He pisses off all the right people.There is zero morality left in Canadian government, as Kevin rightly says.Kevin also gives an update on his pastor and friend, Artur Pawlowski.Kevin has great love for the U.S.A. and has reminded Americans before to safeguard our Constitution, which Canada is bereft of...and does so again. It is of the utmost importance.Enjoy this update from Kevin J. JohnstonIN FULL!Find his work and keep up with Kevin below:https://www.kevinjjohnston.me/https://www.instagram.com/kevinjjohnston/?hl=enhttps://m.facebook.com/kevinjjohnstonradio/--------------------------------------------Enjoy all this, and more, in a very captivating hour 2

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Ontario's COVID-19 science advisory table has released new projections that indicate cases are rising substantially, even without Omicron, and that vaccinating young children and increased public health measures are key to flattening the curve. Vaccinations and reduced contacts are needed to keep pressure off the province's hospitals. But so far, is not recommending any provincewide restrictions. What do we know about the Omicron variant? ALSO: Do we need more access to testing? GUEST:  Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario's Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto - As Canada's spy agency warns that China's efforts to distort the news and influence media outlets in Canada "have become normalized," critics are renewing calls for Ottawa to take a far tougher approach to foreign media interference. The warning is contained in briefing documents drafted for Canadian Security Intelligence Service Director David Vigneault in preparation for a meeting he had with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau earlier this year. That meeting focused on the rise of foreign interference in Canada — something CSIS says has become "more sophisticated, frequent, and insidious." GUEST: Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Director of the University of Ottawa's Security program, and former CSIS analyst - If you see your favourite bottle of New Year's bubbly or that special single malt you've been eyeing for your uncle for Christmas on the shelves, you might want to grab it now. The LCBO, like almost every other retailer, says it's been affected by supply chain woes caused by the global pandemic. Those liquor shortages have been driving sales to local wineries. GUEST: Aaron Dobbin, President of the Wine Growers of Ontario See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table about Ontario releases updated coronavirus case modelling today, Canada to manufacture Merck COVID-19 antivirals if regulator approves AND Omicron could be more contagious, less dangerous. That would be 'good news for the human race.'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Saturday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - The Zoomer Squad with Peter Muggeridge, Bill VanGorder, and David Cravit discuss the Omicron variant and travel concerns - Dr. Peter Juni with the latest on the Omicron variant - Dr. Alon Vaisman and Martin Firestone break down what you need to know about travelling and testing - Dr. Aaron Schimmer and Bruce Karr with the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre - And the best calls of the week!

Jeff McArthur talks with Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table about Ontario isolating 375 recent returnees from southern Africa over Omicron coronavirus variant fears See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly speaks with Dr. Peter Juni, Epidemiologist, Scientific Director of Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, about a new COVID variant and whether or not plexiglass barriers are counterproductive to ventilation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff McArthur talks with Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table about Ontarians booking shots for kids aged five to 11 starting today; AND New poll says almost half of Canadians prepared to abandon social distancing at holiday gatherings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Director of Ontario's Science Advisory Table on an end to the focus on surface cleaning in favour of better air filtration; the risk of erectile dysfunction from COVID; third doses; kids' vaccines; Christmas gatherings; and harassment from the anti-science movement.

Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table talks about Health Canada to approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 AND Ontario unveils winter COVID testing strategy, to include ‘holiday blitz' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table since July 2020 talk about Ontario pauses further lifting of capacity limits as Covid 19 cases rise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Peter Juni, the head of COVID-19 science advisory table for the province discusses the different tests for COVID-19; Maybe you should make an effort to be in bed by 10 or 11 at night. That could be an optimal time to reinforce your circadian rhythm and reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems. Dr. Mert Aral tells us about their research; Infection control epidemiologist Colin Furness discusses the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the province; How can you make sure your charitable donation is making the most impact? We get some suggestions from Greg Thomson from Charity Intelligence; Our guest for this week's books column is the award-winning author Linda Granfield who has created a series of books for younger readers about some of Canada's wartime history; They've been choked, head butted - even cut with scissors. A survey found that 70 per cent of early childhood education workers and educational assistants in Ontario were victims of violence on the job. We have reaction from Cynthia Steeves from the union that represents many of these workers; We meet Muskoka artist Trevor Shaw who is transforming propane tanks with his images of wildlife.

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Bob Komsic Interviews with: - Dr. Peter Juni responds to news that hospital workers will not be mandated by the province to get vaccinated for COVID-19 - David Musyj, Dr. Alon Vaisman, and Doris Grinspun react to the news of no vaccine mandate for hospital workers - Dr. Patricia Lakin on the biological considerations surrounding the possibility of Daylight Saving Time going permanent - Brian Harris, Chris Sankey, and Mark Criger discuss the sensitivity of how to handle lowering the flag to half-mast during remembrance day ceremonies... when they are already at half-mast in response to the bodies found at resident schools - And the best calls of the week!

David Common from CBC's Marketplace tells us about their investigation that found a connection between a Canadian clothing retailer and a Chinese factory that is believed to use forced labour; The federal government has committed to no longer financing fossil fuel projects abroad. If they make good on an election promise, the Liberals will also end subsidies to domestic oil and gas industries. Sarah Burch the Canada Research Chair in Sustainability Governance and Innovation at the University of Waterloo offers her analysis of these initiatives; Dr. Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, has reaction to Premier Ford's decision not to make health care workers subject to a vaccine mandate; The Buy Veteran campaign on this week puts the spotlight on businesses owned by veterans. Dog House Brewing in Petawawa is one them. Owners Richard McNish and his son Brady are both serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces; Our Queen's Park reporter Mike Crawley discusses the province's fall economic statement; We know a lot more about COVID than when the pandemic started. So why are we still taking certain precautions that aren't really necessary? The CBC Haydn Watters explores that; They'll be launching pumpkins by trebuchet in Midhurst this weekend. Ken Ground of the Midhurst Lions Club tells us more; Krista Dalby tells us about the Firelight Lantern Festival this weekend in Picton.

The Scientific Director of Ontario's COVID19 Science Advisory Table answers your questions as Ontario eases pandemic restrictions.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Recently released provincial modelling suggests that Ontario's COVID-19 case counts will remain stable, even with more social contacts, if some public health measures remain in place. Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table released their updated projections on Friday. The team cited favourable numbers due to high vaccination rates in the province and continued public health measures but it cautioned the need to keep some measures in place and focus on vaccinating young children when they are eligible. With Doug Ford aiming to end COVID-19 restrictions by March, does his timeline have scientific merit? GUEST: Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario's Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto - Former Liberal prime minister Jean Chrétien says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would have been "better served" if he sought guidance from his party's elder statesmen, but that the current government has failed to reach out to him for advice.  "I'm not there, but sometimes I thought that, you know, they would have been better served if they would have looked to have older, experienced people with them," Chrétien said in an interview airing on Rosemary Barton Live on Sunday.  Chrétien said he isn't passing judgment on the current Liberal government. But, in a forthcoming book, he wrote that while "Trudeau and his team aspire to be reformists on a grand scale … their lack of experience for succeeding in that goal is more and more apparent." GUEST: Wayne Petrozzi, Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University - Edward Rogers actively fought plans to keep Masai Ujiri as head of the Toronto Raptors this summer — saying that he was not worth the amount offered — and then tried to extract an extraordinary benefit for his own company, the Star has learned. To the relief of fans, the ploy by Rogers was unsuccessful, and the Raptors announced on Aug. 5 that Ujiri was staying on in Toronto as vice chairman and president of basketball operations. However, new details have emerged suggesting that behind the scenes that Edward Rogers tried to sabotage a high-performing executive with whom he had grown disenchanted — and ultimately failed in his bid because he appeared not to fully understand the governance structure of the NBA franchise. GUEST: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Saturday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - The Zoomer Squad with Peter Muggeridge, David Cravit, and Bill VanGorder discuss Ford's LTC promises - Steven Del Duca, Mike Schriener, and John Mykytyshyn react to the provincial throne speech - The Strategy Panel with John Capobinaco, Bob Richardson, and Karen Stintz debate Trudeau's choice to go on holidays during the first National Day of Truth & Reconciliation - Dr. Peter Juni on Ontario's announcement of rapid testing for some schools - And the best calls of the week!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village, John Capobianco, Senior Vice President & Senior Partner, FleishmanHillard HighRoad, and Bob Richardson, Liberal strategist and Senior Council to National Public Relations. On today's agenda: a recap of yesterday's throne speech from Queens Park. Meanwhile, Erin O'Toole meets with his Conservative Caucus today. Can we expect some members to trigger an early leadership review? And, just this morning, Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health announced that rapid tests would be supplied to some schools and early child-care settings. And, just this morning, Rick Nichols MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington, announced that he will be stepping down as Speaker. Nichols currently serves as an independent MPP after he was ousted from the PC Party caucus back in August over his personal decision to not get vaccinated. Our strategists weigh in on the latest #cdnpoli and #onpoli news. ---- REACTION TO QUEEN'S PARK PLEDGES TOWARDS LONG-TERM CARE Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Levin, CEO of AdvantAge Ontario alongside Donna Duncan, CEO of the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA). Last week, LTC Minister Rod Phillips announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all staff of nursing homes. The deadline for that is Nov. 15. Meanwhile, yesterday's provincial throne speech included a pledge of $2.68-billion towards additional long-term care beds. Our guests both represent long-term care homes in the province. They weigh in on the latest. ONTARIO ANNOUNCES RAPID TESTING FOR SOME HIGH-RISK SCHOOLS Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Peter Juni, Scientific Director of the province

The Saturday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - The Zoomer Squad with David Cravit, Bill VanGorder, and John Wright on the final week of the federal election - Conservative Party of Canada leader Erin O'Toole gives his pitch for the country - Dr. Timothy Sly helps explain the news surrounding a new COVID-19 variant - Dr. Fahad Razak and Dr. Peter Juni discuss Long COVID - And the best calls of the week!

Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table since July 2020 talks about hospital protest and impact on health care workers AND PEI closes schools after outbreaks.  There's outbreaks in schools across the country.  How concerning is this?    

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by the Zoomer Squad's David Cravit, Vice President of Zoomer Media and Chief Membership Officer at CARP, alongside Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. They'll discuss the state of older workers in Canada with many people deciding to work longer. They'll also discuss what's making waves in the election campaign with just two weeks to go until voting day. They'll also talk about how seniors are altering how they see their grandchildren with many heading back unvaccinated into a classroom setting--raising the risk for COVID-19 transmission. ELECTIONS CANADA Q & A Jane Brown is joined by Nathalie DeMontigny of Elections Canada. She'll answer Jane's questions (and some listeners) about voting in this unique pandemic election. DR. PETER JUNI JOINS FIGHT BACK Jane Brown is joined by Dr. Peter J

Dr. Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario's COVID19 Science Advisory Table, on what affect certification will have on lockdowns, the fourth wave, and vaccination rates.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required to access non-essential businesses in Ontario, including gyms, indoor restaurants, movie theatres and concert halls, under the province's new vaccine certification program starting Sept. 22. Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the announcement at a news conference on Wednesday afternoon, saying the certificate is necessary to keep non-essential businesses and facilities open as the Delta variant continues to fuel a fourth COVID-19 wave. GUEST: Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Official Opposition, Ontario NDP - New modelling from the Ontario Science Table predicts a substantial 4th wave with the potential to exceed Wave 3 ICU capacity by October. With vaccine certificates not operational until Sep 22, and still no real vaccine mandates, we are likely in for a "nasty fall." GUEST:  Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario's Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto - The Liberal Party released a costed campaign platform on Wednesday detailing how a re-elected government would spend an additional $78-billion over five years – primarily in areas such as health care, housing and seniors – while targeting corporations and the wealthy for $25-billion in tax hikes. Released on the day before the first French-language leaders' debate, the platform features a heavy dose of wedge politics, including several proposals related to abortion, which Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau immediately highlighted as an area where he says his party differs from the Conservatives. While the platform includes new proposals, many of the more expensive promises in areas such as child care, health, housing and the environment were previously announced. What is new is the detailed table that provides five-year cost estimates for each, and updated projections for Ottawa's bottom line. GUEST: Muhammad Ali, Senior Consultant for Crestview Strategies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff McArthur talks to Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table about the 4th wave seeing a shift from the elderly and LTC to young people and restaurants and nightclubs?   The 4th wave and seeing a shift from the elderly and LTC to youth

Topics Include: Dr. David Fisman resigns from Ontario's Science Table, fall modeling, fourth wave, and more GUEST: Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario's Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Topics Include: Dr. David Fisman resigns from Ontario's Science Table, fall modeling, fourth wave, and more GUEST: Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario's Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto - On Monday, August 23, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce will launch a campaign that speaks to why concerns related to Ontario business need to be front and centre during this federal election. President and CEO Rocco Rossi joins us to discuss the federal election, mandatory vaccine requirements for businesses, and growing concerns from Ontario's business community related to the public consultations on modernizing privacy in Ontario. GUEST: Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce - The Taliban will not extend the 31 August deadline for the current evacuation mission, a spokesman has said. The 31st was a red line, Suhail Shaheen said. He said President Biden had said troops would be out by that date, and extending it meant extending Afghanistan's occupation. He warned of consequences if that were to change. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had been expected to use an emergency G7 meeting on Tuesday to ask President Biden to delay the US troop withdrawal to allow more time for evacuations from Kabul airport. Thousands of Afghans and foreign nationals are still scrambling to get on flights out of the country. GUEST: Chris Alexander, Former Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and Canada's first resident Ambassador to Afghanistan

Dr. Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario's COVID19 Science Advisory Table, says the Delta variant changes everything because all of us, both the vaccinated and unvaccinated, can transmit the virus. Vaccines are only a magic bullet against serious illiness and hospitalization.

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Justin Bates on the high cost of PCR tests - Charles Burton and Cheuk Kwan on China upholding it's death sentence of a Canadian prisoner - Dr. Peter Juni, Ryan Imgrun, and Dr. Alon Vaisman on Ontario's COVID-19 reporting - Dr. Steve Joordens, Carey McBeth, and Dr. Alon Vaisman on the social etiquette of asking about someone's vaccination status - And the best calls of the week!

Alan speaks with Scientific Director of Ontario's covid-19 Science Advisory Table Dr. Peter Juni about his stance that we are in a fourth wave.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While tornados struck the province last month, a dog breeder in Kawartha Lakes was welcoming a litter of pups. In addition to injuries of her own, the wind devastated the farmhouse and barn where 25 dogs were housed; Participatory filmmaking is a type of documentary filmmaking where communities get to tell their own stories. A group of elders in Manitoulin Island will get to do just that over the next two weeks, with the support of local organizations and the United Nations. One of the organizers, Gregor Sneddon, speaks about the initiative; Back to school is just a month away now. The province has promised a back-to-school plan sometime this week. The science advisory table's Dr. Peter Juni talks about what that plan should include; The Ontario government's school reopening plan is expected this week. Jeffrey Siegel, co-author of the Ontario Science Table's report on reopening schools, talks about a pressing issue that needs to be answered in that plan - proper ventilation in classrooms; It's already starting to feel like a federal election is underway, with the party leaders criss-crossing the country. Zi-Ann Lum of Politico looks at the factors that could lead to an election call, sooner rather than later; Dawn Bowdish, immunologist & Canada Research Chair in Aging and Immunity at McMaster University, talks about why she thinks kids under 12, who can't yet get vaccinated, need to be protected from the next wave of Covid-19.

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Senator Salma Ataullahjan, Michal Schlesinger, and Simon Granat discuss the Antisemitism and Islamophobia summits being held - Rocco Rossi and Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati discuss the latest news on US/Canada border restrictions - Dr. Peter Juni breaks down the latest surrounding vaccine passports - Zabeen Hirji, David Cravit, and Dr. Rick Hackett react to studies suggesting senior managers in the workforce are at the breaking point, post-pandemic - And the best calls of the week!

Whatever in the news has you talking, Libby is ready to take your calls. Should COVID vaccines be mandatory for healthcare workers? This is among the questions this week that got the phones ringing at Fight Back. Premier Doug Ford has so far said no, but he's also said he's listening to the health expert and will take his guidance from them. And in fact, this week, the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario wrote to premier Ford and asked him to make COVID vaccinations mandatory for healthcare workers. And the head of the RNAO, Dr. Doris Greenspun, told Libby that she is always reassured by Premier Ford who says he's listening to her and taking her guidance. There was another proposal for provincially issued vaccine passports or certificates this week, this time from members of Ontario's Science Advisory Table. In fact, the scientific director of the table Dr Peter Juni told Libby this is the way to go so that we don't get a mish mash of private businesses trying to issue vaccine passports. And what about the U.S. border closed to Canadians for non essential travel now until at least August 21st? Is that messing with your plans, or are you waiting to head stateside anyway?

Greg Brady guest hosts 640 Toronto's Morning Show   GUEST: Dr. Peter Juni, Epidemiologist, Scientific Director of the province's Science Advisory Table See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff McArthur talks to Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table about the bubble around the Tokyo games, Canadian Border reopening, and Stage 3 in Ontario. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As students begin to return to school, some questions are being raised over what should and shouldn't be allowed in them. Some recommendations have been put forward by Ontario's Science Table who recommend extracurricular activities be restarted and that schools only be closed under catastrophic conditions. Why do they feel that way? Rick asks their director, Dr. Peter Juni. Guest: Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario's Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto - Canada is going to be welcoming fully vaccinated Americans into the country as of August 9. Coming for leisure and pleasure is all the reason someone would need to come here but will fully vaccinated Canadians be allowed to visit the US? Guest: Frederic Dimanche, Director of the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Ryerson University - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Hamilton today to make a couple announcements and Global News' Farah Nasser had a chance to sit down with the PM for a one-on-one interview. Farah joins Rick to talk about this interview, what they spoke about and more. Guest: Farrah Nasser, Anchor with Global News - Canada is nearing an election and as such, malicious actors from other countries and criminal organizations are keeping an eye on how they can interfere and tamper with it. We're told it's happened in other places but what is the likelihood of it happening here? Guest: Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Jane De Silva and Dr. Kerry Bowman debate the use of vaccine passports - Dr. Peter Juni provides an update on vaccine mixing concerns - Lisa Levin explains the news rules for COVID-19 testing at Ontario long-term care homes - Dr. Steven Taylor and Dr. Darcy Harris discuss the loss & grief that have come with the last year of the pandemic - And the best calls of the week!

From his Twitter page, we hear Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman discussing last night's response to the tornado that struck Barrie; Bob Barney the Founding Director of the International Centre for Olympic Studies at Western University in London offers his perspective on the many challenges facing the organizers, athletes and audience for the forthcoming Tokyo Games; Daria Juüdi-Hope came to Canada with her family as a refugee, got a master's degree in Public Health and is now the recipient of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario Hub Fellowship; Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman updates on the situation in Barrie in the wake of the tornado that touched down yesterday; Diver Dave Davison and Dieter Mueller recount how they recovered one of the bottles from a case whisky that had sunk to the bottom of Otter Lake; Cassie MacKell, co-owner of the Low Down Bar in Collingwood tells us what it's like to finally be able to welcome patrons back into the establishment; CBC reporter Dale Manucdoc provides a live update from Barrie following the tornado; The : Scientific Director of the COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, Peter Juni expresses optimism about a safe and successful transition into Step 3 of reopening.

Dr. Peter Juni tells Alan what we need to keep in mind when dealing with different variants.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: There will be no two-dose or even one-dose summer for close to five million Canadians — children under the age of 12 who do not yet qualify for a COVID-19 vaccine. Advocates, who have long complained that children have been afterthoughts during the pandemic, say it is crucial they not be forgotten now, especially with so many unable to be vaccinated and the highly contagious Delta variant on the rise. Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children and youth 12 and over early in June. But approval for younger children is unlikely to come until at least mid to late fall. GUEST: Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario's Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto - Starting late July 5, eligible Canadian travellers who are fully vaccinated and have negative COVID-19 test results and symptoms will be able to enter Canada without having to go through mandatory hotel stays and home quarantines. While non-essential business travel may soon be in the cards, Corporate Canada is not off to the airports just yet. According to Mr. King: “We're not going to run and get on a plane right away.” The pandemic has prompted many companies to reconsider their business travel strategies. According to the Global Business Travel Association, business travel in Canada dropped by 51 per cent in 2020. As restrictions ease and vaccinations speed up, business leaders are having conversations about what's next. For some, it's a restless waiting game until borders reopen. But for many, a hybrid approach to travel may be the new normal. GUEST: Mark Agnew, VP of Policy for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Brooke Henderson and Alena Sharp have been named to Canada's Olympic golf team for a second time. Golf Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced Canada's team for the Tokyo Games last week. Henderson, of Smiths Falls, Ont., and Hamilton's Sharp represented Canada at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the first Olympic golf tournament since 1904. Henderson finished in a tie for seventh in the women's individual competition, while Sharp was 30th. GUEST:  Alena Sharp, 2x Olympian, LPGA Golfer from Hamilton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Saturday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - The Zoomer Squad, with David Cravit, Petter Muggeridge, and Bill Vangorder discuss the removal of Merrilee Fullerton from Doug Ford's cabinet - The Strategy Panel, with Karen Stintz and Charles Sousa react to Doug Ford's cabinet shuffle - Dr Peter Juni on the latest recommendations surrounding the AstraZeneca shot - Richard Smart and Dr. Marion Joppe discuss the new rules for vaccinated travellers - And the best calls of the week!

The Scientific Director of Ontario's COVID19 Science Advisory Table warns the provincial government to take the threat of the Delta variant spread seriously.

Libby Znaimer is joined by the Zoomer Squad's David Cravit, Vice President of Zoomer Media and Chief Membership Officer at CARP, alongside Bill VanGorder,Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor at Zoomer Magazine. Later, Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Peter Juni, Scientific Director of the province

Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table talks about Scotiabank Arena to become a pop up clinic, more eligibility and bump up for second doses as well as his wife mixing Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Pfizer or Moderna? It's the COVID-19 vaccine question more and more Canadians are asking themselves as the country adapts to being in the privileged position of having millions of doses of both flowing, compared to the vaccine scarcity of earlier months of the year. But anyone concerned that they should be weighing the two mRNA vaccines can rest assured — there's no wrong answer, and no benefit to shopping around for one versus the other. GUEST: Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario's Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto - Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled a major cabinet shuffle that removes several ministers and returns Rod Phillips to the front bench, in a reset that aims to inject more diversity into the Progressive Conservative government less than a year before the next provincial election. In the first significant revamp of his cabinet in two years, Mr. Ford removed five ministers from their roles while promoting younger members, women and people of colour, as the province looks to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the key posts of education, finance, health and solicitor-general, the ministers remain unchanged. The biggest focus was on Merilee Fullerton's departure from the LTC file. Many are saying that was a long time coming, but her replacement is raising eyebrows: none other than Rod Phillips, making his return after stepping down in the wake of the scandal caused by his secretive trip to the Carribean last Winter. What are they thinking? GUEST: Laura Babcock, President of PowerGroup - It's National Indigenous People Day... It's no secret that museum collections have benefitted from the colonization of countries occupied by imperial powers such as Britain and France. But in recent years, spurred in part by the 2007 United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), there is a global push to decolonize museums. And in Decolonizing Museums, Part 1, APTN Investigates takes a look at how that push is going in Canada – beginning with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). GUEST: Cara Krmpotich, professor, Faculty of Information; Expertise: Monuments & memory; Decolonizing practices; Importance of repatriation for healing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table talks about if the health table should recommend Ontario enter Phase 2 reopening early?  And, why can fully vaccinated Americans do things Canadians still can't? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: The Ontario government will replace Dr. David Williams as chief medical officer of health in June, the province's health minister announced on Sunday. Williams is set to retire on June 25, Christine Elliott said in a news release. He will be replaced by Dr. Kieran Moore,  currently the medical officer of health for Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health. Moore is expected to step into the role on June 26. Williams, who was set to retire months ago but delayed the move because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has held the position for five years. Premier Doug Ford's government will table a motion in the legislature on Monday to formalize the appointment, according to the news release. Moore is expected to work with Williams as he gets used to the job, starting June 7. GUEST: Richard Brennan, Former Journalist with The Toronto Star covering Queen's Park and Parliament Hill - Ontario's science table says schools can safely reopen on regional basis What are the risks of extending the expiry date for the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine? GUEST: Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario's Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto - The pandemic's impact on the economy has been staggering — and complicated. Some of the typical measurements are in conflict: the stock market is soaring while 1.5 million Canadians are out of work. Many of the largest companies recorded historic profits while one quarter of small businesses reported revenue drops of 30 per cent or more. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted in the past year, though the Bank of Canada projects a promising return to pre-pandemic growth. The federal government poured huge sums of money into stimulus measures, but Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says an economic rebound will help cover the debt. If economists agree on one thing, it is that the price of the pandemic is unprecedented — in dollars, in labour, in product, in everything. But how much, exactly? With expert guidance, we tried to assign a price tag to the pandemic so far. GUEST: Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer with Concordia University

Surgery delays, addiction, a steep drop off in ER visits, all contributed to a spike in excess deaths during the pandemic beyond COVID deaths. Yet for some common conditions, the drop in ER visits had no impact on patient outcomes. What does this tell us? And how can we tackle the surgery backlog? Dr. Peter Juni, the scientific director of The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, explains.

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Sandy Skotnicki on polls indicating people are showering less during the pandemic - Dr. Peter Juni discusses the second shot for those who have already been vaccinated with the AstraZeneca first dose - Dr. Robert Nam on non-urgent surgeries - Constable Sean Shapiro, Brian Petterson, and Dylan Reid on reduced speed limits on Toronto roads - And the best calls of the week!

Dr. Peter Juni, The Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table talks about Ontario reopening plan to be unveiled this afternoon.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peterborough singer-songwriter and frustrated golfer, Chad Driscoll tells us about his parody of John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads" called "Ontario, Let Me Go (Play Some Golf)"; Jack Goodman, the owner and director of Camp New Moon and chair of the Ontario Camps Association's COVID-19 task force reacts to the Premier's announcement that camps will reopen again this summer; In Barrie fifteen local organizations have helped to create a new well-being plan titled "Our Shared Plan for a Safer Barrie". Councillor Natalie Harris outlines their goals for us; Elora photographer Wayne Simpson remembers Frank Kuiack who worked as a fishing guide in Algonquin Park for more than 75 years; Peter Juni, the scientific director of Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table talks about some of the criteria that will have to be met for the province to reduce restrictions; Jordan Press of the Canadian Press discusses the controversy surrounding the resignation of Major-General Dany Fortin who was coordinating the national vaccination initiative; As the stay-at-home order continues, Laura Desveaux of Ontario's Science Advisory Table's Behavioural Science Working Group explains how people can be motivated to stick to the rules and regulations; Mya Nathan previews her charity climb in the mountains of B.C. to raise money for Kingston Interval House is an Emergency Shelter and Second Stage Housing.

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Dr. Dirk Huyer and Dr. Peter Juni unpack the news of Ontario to pause administering the AstraZeneca first dose - Rocco Rossi on rapid testing in small businesses - Dr. Lawrence Loh with the latest updates on curbing the spread - Michael Chong, Annamie Paul, and Bob Richardson on the impending closure of the Line 5 pipeline - And the best calls of the week!

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Premier Doug Ford has officially extended the stay-at-home order imposed in early April until June 2nd in an effort to, in his words, ``save the summer.'' Ford says it's necessary to keep thousands of businesses and public schools closed to bring down COVID-19 cases while the province ramps up vaccinations. He also says the ban on outdoor recreational facilities will also remain in place in order to limit group travel to activities such as golf, and other behaviour that could contribute to spread of the virus. The province's top doctor has said he would like to see ``well below'' 1,000 daily cases before Ontario lifts the stay-at-home order. ALSO: U.S. CDC eases guidance on indoor mask-wearing for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 GUEST: Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario’s Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto - Greyhound has permanently closed its services in Canada after nearly a century, the inter-city bus operator said on Thursday, as the COVID-19 pandemic dented demand for public transport. The move is a blow to Canada’s rural communities, which have relied on buses to connect them to larger towns. The company ended all services in western Canada in 2018 due to falling ridership in rural areas and increased competition. GUEST: Marvin Ryder, Business Professor with the DeGroote School of Business with McMaster University - Premier Doug Ford joined Bill Kelly to discuss Hamilton’s LRT, the extended lockdown, outdoor activities, his push for borders to be closed and Ontario’s vaccine rollout. GUEST: Premier Doug Ford - Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion has ruled that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not breach the Conflict of Interest Act in relation to his involvement in granting WE Charity a federal contract, but former finance minister Bill Morneau placed himself in a conflict of interest “on several occasions.” Dion’s findings follow two separate investigations prompted by concerns raised by opposition MPs about both Trudeau and Morneau failing to recuse themselves from the 2020 cabinet decision to pay WE Charity $43.5 million to manage a $912 million student summer service program, despite their close personal family connections to the charity. The ethics commissioner said in his report released Thursday, that Morneau—who left cabinet and resigned as an MP in the face of this controversy last summer—breached various sections of the Act by “improperly furthering WE’s private interests, by failing to recuse himself from decisions relating to WE, and by giving WE preferential treatment.” GUEST: Andrew McDougall, Professor of Political Science with the University of Toronto See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything from beach volleyball to summer camps have been cancelled. It's been hard on people who love organized sports and outdoor activities. For more on how people are being affected we speak with Rebecca Gunter an associate professor in the school of kinesiology and health science at York University; Our Haydn Watters reports on the extent of patient transfers among Ontario hospitals and the challenges it's presenting for the staff; We are fourteen months into the pandemic. So how are the people who have to pay attention to every development and every detail in order to keep us informed? We hear from Shannon Palus, a science reporter in Brooklyn and Matthew Barker, a local reporter in Peterborough.The CBC's Logan Turner reports from Thunder Bay on new alcohol regulations being applied by the Grassy Narrows First Nation which could have implications for the application of 'inherent laws' across the province; Rob Benzie, the Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star discusses the anticipated extension of the provincial stay-at-home order and the prospects that students may yet return to classrooms before the school year ends; Kimberly Sutherland Mills from the Kingston Frontenac Public Library recommends some reading on the theme of birds; Dr. Peter Juni, the Scientific Director of the provincial government's Science Advisory Table on COVID-19 discusses the decision to stop administering the AstraZeneca vaccine; Su Ditta of EC3 - the Electric City Culture Council - tells about the search for a poet laureate for Peterborough.

The Saturday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - The Zoomer Squad, with David Cravit, Bill Vangorder, and Peter Muggeridge react to the commission report on Ontario's long-term care system - Dr. Brian Lichty and Dr. Peter Juni explain what know about changing the second COVID-19 dose - The Strategy Panel, with John Capobianco, Karen Stintz, and Charles Sousa discuss Trudeau's chief of staff - David Crombie weights in on the federal government stepping in to oversee the Highway 413 environmental assessment - And the best calls of the week!

Libby Znaimer is joined by the Zoomer Squad's David Cravit, Vice President of Zoomer Media and Chief Membership Officer at CARP, alongside Bill VanGorder, Interim Chief Chief Policy Officer of CARP. Last Friday evening, the final independent long-term care commission report was released to the public. It points to decades of underfunding to the sector, major staff shortages, and other factors which all led to the most vulnerable population being hardest hit during COVID-19. Our panel weighs in on the latest. DOES THE SECOND COVID-19 DOSE WE RECEIVE HAVE TO BE THE SAME TYPE AS THE FIRST? Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Brian Lichty, Associate Professor of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University followed by Dr. Peter Juni, scientific director of the province

Martin Stringer looks at the COVID-19 situation in Ontario and Quebec – and calls for stricter border measures – with Dr. Peter Juni of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, and Dr. Jia Hu, a Calgary public health physician. Journalists Ian Bailey (The Globe and Mail) and Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) review the week in Canadian politics.

The Saturday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Dr. Amol Verma, Dr. Alon Vaisman, and Dr. Colin Furness update us on the latest challenges in healthcare - Dr. Peter Juni responds to Third Wave responses from the government - The Strategy Panel with John Capobianco, Karen Stintz, and Charles Sousa react to the federal budget - John Papastergiou gives us the school on Pharmacies administering vaccine for adults 40+ - And the best calls of the week!

Shelbi Kilcollins is the director of Marketing and Growth with the Peterborough Petes Hockey Club. She talks about the club's and the players' reaction to the official cancellation of the O.H.L. season; Happy trails to you. We meet George Christie who dedicated 30 years to creating the Collingwood Trails along with Wendy Martin, the Manager of Parks for Collingwood; Siham Rayale of Oxfam Canada explains why hers and other groups are advocating to have governments temporarily suspend the vaccine manufacturers' intellectual property rights to allow more access to the technology; This week we got acquainted with the term "languishing" as a way of describing a prevailing feeling during the pandemic. We find out more from psychologist and author Sara Dimerman; Queen's University student Sasha Cohen reflects on what has been an extraordinary year to be a school; Dr. Peter Juni, the Ontario's COVID-19 science advisory table, offers his reaction to the Premier's apology and discusses why he thinks it's important for the province to make paid sick leave available to all employees; Amy Mangan tells us about tonight's 'virtual' edition of the Roots North Music Festival.

Dr. Peter Juni, professor of medicine and epidemiology at the University of Toronto and the scientific director of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory table

Two members of Parliament’s Black Caucus, MP Greg Fergus and Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, discuss what the guilty verdict in the George Floyd murder trial means for Black Canadians. Dr. Peter Juni, scientific director of Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, weighs in on the province’s pandemic response. And MPs Greg Fergus (Liberal), Eric Duncan (Conservative), and Lyndsay Mathyssen (NDP) discuss vaccine rollout, travel advisories, and the call for Ottawa to the invoke the Emergencies Act.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: After a year of struggling with this pandemic, science has developed a relatively good grasp of COVID-19. So how did it come to this? We are here, in large part, because many of our politicians have ignored the core facts of the COVID-19 virus and the main strategies that will clearly fight the pandemic. Click HERE for the full article in Maclean’s. GUEST: Justin Ling, Freelance Journalist for both the Globe and Mail and Maclean’s - Local police departments across Ontario issued stunning public statements rejecting the use of heavy-handed police powers announced by Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Friday afternoon. Ontario reversed course on Saturday, just one day after the announcement that triggered the backlash. Officers will no longer have the right to stop any pedestrian or driver to ask why they’re out or request their home address, Solicitor General Sylvia Jones said in a written statement on Saturday evening. Instead, she said, police will only be able to stop people who they have reason to believe are participating in an “organized public event or social gathering.” GUEST: Chief Ryan Diodati, Acting Hamilton Police Chief - The federal government is stepping in to provide more help to Ontario as COVID-19 cases soar, putting strain on the province’s healthcare system. Feds are working on sending health-care workers, rapid testing and equipment to help.  ALSO: Public health experts are raising their eyebrows at Ontario's original decision to restrict outdoor gatherings. GUEST: Dr. Peter Juni, Director of Ontario’s Science Table and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table talks about his concerns with the pandemic in the province on Ontario.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are new, tighter restrictions in this province, as Ontario hunkers down for an extended stay-at-home order. How are businesses reacting? We check in with Andrew Siegwart of the Blue Mountain Village Association; Dr. Peter Juni, Scientific Director of the Ontario's Science Advisory Table" on COVID-19 explains how immediately following the Ford government's announcement of new restrictions, that he first contemplated resigning his position. He explains why he thinks the province's new regulations will not be effective in curbing the spread of the virus; The Lighthouse community centre in Orillia needs a youth room to hep even more people in need. Meghan Sawatsky is a member of a group of students who are hosting an art auction to help raise funds; Tim Bousquet the editor of the Halifax Examiner tells us about how the murder of 22 citizens last year has been commemorated; Jeff McGuire of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police outlines how officers will be exercising new powers permitting them to stop people who are suspected of taking part in illicit gatherings; Bill Dickson with Media Relations at the Ontario Provincial Police outlines how they will be monitoring the provincial boundaries and restricting entrance if necessary; Zi-Ann Lum, a freelance reporter in Ottawa, previews today's federal budget.

Dr. Peter Juni, Scientific Director of Ontario's COVID19 Science Advisory Table, says Ontario needs to prioritize vaccines for all adults in high risk communities and wants more workplaces designated non-essential.

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Dr. Lawrence Loh on third wave closures - Justin Bates and Dean Miller on pharmacy vaccine plans - Dr. Peter Juni and Dr. Alon Vaisman on new stay-at-home orders - Martin Firestone on news of cross-border vaccine trips - And the best calls of the week!

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Peter Juni, Scientific Director of the province