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Chrystia Freeland on the federal budget and fighting COVID-19’s third wave
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After delivering her first budget as federal finance minister, Chrystia Freeland joins Matt Galloway to discuss fixing long-term care, a national child-care plan, and the federal and provincial responses to a third wave of COVID-19.
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Chef Éric Ripert on cooking vegetables, and bringing Buddhism into the kitchen
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Renowned chef Éric Ripert learned to cook in France's top restaurants, where abusive behaviour was expected and endured. He tells us how Buddhism changed his own behaviour in the kitchen; how he misses his close friend Anthony Bourdain; and talks us through a recipe from his new book, Vegetable Simple.…
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Increasing number of Guatemala migrants heading to Mexico-U.S. border
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An increasing number of migrants from Guatemala are heading to the Mexico-U.S. border — prompting the Biden administration to look at the root causes driving them north. We talk to Celia Mendoza, a correspondent with Voice of America who is at the border; Ana Maria Mendez, the Central America cluster director for Oxfam; and Anita Isaacs, a professo…
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Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic Leblanc on how Ottawa plans to help COVID-hit Ontario
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We ask Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic Leblanc what the federal government plans to do to help Ontario in this third wave. Then, we break down the dollars and cents of Canada's first federal budget in over two years with Vassy Kapelos, host of CBC's Power & Politics, and Heather Scoffield, Ottawa bureau chief and an economics columnis…
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Public anger as third wave of COVID-19 battering Ontario
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New modelling warns that Ontario could see 30,000 daily new cases of COVID-19 by late May, but restrictions announced by Premier Doug Ford sparked an angry public reaction Friday and led to rollbacks over the weekend. We talk to Robert Benzie, Queen's Park bureau chief for the Toronto Star; Dr. Tasleem Nimjee, an ER physician at Humber River Hospit…
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Canadian author Judy Batalion on the young Jewish women who fought the Nazis in the Warsaw Ghetto
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Canadian author Judy Batalion brings us the incredible story of the young Jewish women who fought the Nazis in the Warsaw Ghetto almost 80 years ago. Her new book is The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos.
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Sexual assault victim fined for breaking publication ban on her own name
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After a sexual assault victim secured a conviction against her ex-husband, she shared the court transcript with family. A judge fined the Ontario woman more than $2,000 for breaking a publication ban on her own name. We discuss the case with Colin Westman, a retired Ontario court judge in Kitchener-Waterloo; Emilie Taman, an Ottawa lawyer and co-ho…
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Families face difficult anniversary of Nova Scotia mass shooting
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Sunday is the anniversary of the mass shooting that killed 22 people in Nova Scotia, marking a year of pain, perseverance, and lingering questions for bereaved loved ones. We talk to Tammy Oliver-McCurdie, whose sister Jolene Oliver, brother-in-law Aaron Tuck and their daughter Emily Tuck were killed.…
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Canadian baseball legend Fergie Jenkins reflects on his career
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Canadian baseball legend Fergie Jenkins says plans for a statue of him outside Wrigley Field in Chicago are "the icing on the cake." He tells us about a career that took him from Chatham, Ont., to Chicago, his time playing for the Harlem Globetrotters, and why he wants to see another baseball franchise in Montreal.…
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Killing of Daunte Wright heightens tensions around Derek Chauvin murder trial
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Freelance journalist Georgia Fort discusses the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, who is being tried in Minneapolis for second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. And as the city reels from the death of Daunte Wright — killed this week at a traffic stop — we talk to Pastor Curti…
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Vaccine supply issues forcing clinics to close and cancel appointments
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Where are the vaccines? Vaccine clinics are having to close and cancel appointments in some of the hardest-hit areas in Ontario, and supply issues remain top of mind across the country. We talk to Kevin Smith, president and CEO of University Health Network in Toronto, and André Picard, health columnist for the Globe and Mail.…
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Medical students spring into action to help St. Vincent evacuees
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Claire Matlock went from studying for final exams as a medical student in St. Vincent to helping people devastated by the La Soufrière volcano eruption. She tells us how she and her friends sprang into action to help evacuees.
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Life returning to normal in Dawson City, Yukon, but its tourism industry is hoping the world catches up
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Our virtual road trip, Canada's Road Ahead, takes us north to Dawson City, Yukon, where low COVID-19 case numbers and a high vaccination rate are starting to make life feel normal again. But for locals who work in the city's tourism industry, it's vital that the rest of the world catches up. We talk to Brad Whitelaw, owner of the Triple J Hotel; an…
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Report finds ‘systemic discrimination’ in Toronto police handling of missing persons cases
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An independent review of the Toronto police force's handling of missing-person cases, including the victims of serial killer Bruce McArthur, has found "systemic discrimination" contributed to police failings. We talk to Nicole Borthwick, whose friend Andrew Kinsman was murdered by McArthur; as well as Haran Vijayanathan, who was part of the report'…
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Impact of Laurentian University cuts on staff, students and community
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Amid financial trouble, Laurentian University has cut more than 60 programs, and more than 100 faculty positions. Where does that leave a school that billed itself as unique, connecting the English, French and Indigenous cultures of northern Ontario? We speak to first-year student Aly Beauparlant, former faculty member Darrel Manitowabi, and Glen J…
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Ashley Bristowe on her son’s rare genetic condition, and creating inclusive communities
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Calgary writer Ashley Bristowe discusses her new memoir, My Own Blood, which tells the story of her son Alexander, who was born with a rare genetic condition. She wants people to understand what life is like for families of children with disabilities — and to be brave in creating communities that include them.…
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Dismantling the silence around pregnancy loss
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Families who suffer miscarriages often struggle in silence, but researchers say dismantling the stigma could help ensure more government and employer support. We talk to Laura Payton and Andrew Waterman, who wrote publicly about the losses their families experienced, and we hear from Cape Breton University assistant professor Stephanie Gilbert, who…
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Rebecca Carroll on the white gaze, and claiming her own identity
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Rebecca Carroll grew up as the only Black person in her small New Hampshire town, and didn't meet anyone else who looked like her until she was six. She talks about her new book Surviving the White Gaze: A Memoir, her search for identity, and the hard work she says is needed to truly understand each other.…
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Alberta polarized over new COVID-19 restrictions
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New COVID-19 restrictions have polarized Albertans and in some cases sparked open defiance, including in Premier Jason Kenney's own party. Matt Galloway talks to Drew Barnes, the United Conservative Party MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat, who opposes his leader's new round of measures. And Lisa Young, a professor of political science at the University …
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Yukon enacts comprehensive transgender health care
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Yukon has come out with some of the most comprehensive coverage for transgender health care in North America, including surgeries that are deemed life-saving. We talk to Dr. Michael Marshall, one of the experts who helped create the gender-affirming care policy, and Chase Blodgett, president of the All Genders Yukon Society.…
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Why tackling deforestation could be key to stopping future viral outbreaks
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As this pandemic drags on, scientists are already looking at how to prevent the next one — and some say a key factor will be tackling deforestation. We discuss why with Dr. Jonathan Epstein, a veterinarian and disease ecologist; Kimberly Fornace, an epidemiologist at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; and Terry Sunderland, a profes…
Feeling tired? Unmotivated? You might be experiencing pandemic burnout. We discuss the impact of long-term stress on our brains and memory with Dr. Roger McIntyre, professor of psychiatry and pharmacology at the University of Toronto, and Dr. Natasha Rajah, professor in the department of psychiatry at McGill University and the Douglas Research Cent…
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Canadian universities battling COVID-19 outbreaks
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Several universities across Canada are now battling COVID-19 outbreaks. Dr. Kieran Moore, medical officer of health for Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health, explains why rising cases among young people in Kingston, Ont., is cause for concern.
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A tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - Bonus
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Marcia Young and Matt Galloway bring you a one-hour special tribute for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth. He died Friday at 99. He was the longest-serving royal consort in British history.
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The popularity of the pink princess philodendron
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The pink princess philodendron has become a coveted houseplant, with some enthusiasts paying more than $100 for a cutting. Has its popularity on social media played a role? We dig into the hype with Celia Aceae, a horticulturist based in Montreal.
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What's fuelling violence in Northern Ireland
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What's going on in Northern Ireland? After several nights of riots, we talk to journalist Chris Leebody about what's fuelling the violence. And Queen's University Belfast politics lecturer Peter McLoughlin discusses the Brexit factor, and why the Good Friday Agreement brought peace, but not reconciliation.…
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Our national affairs panel on talk of a federal election
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With election talk in the air in Ottawa, the Liberals and the NDP are holding their policy conventions. Our national affairs panel — Vassy Kapelos, host of the CBC's Power And Politics; and Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute — discuss what's at stake, and we hear from Anne McGrath, the NDP's national director.…
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Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, dead at 99
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Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth, died Friday, at age 99. Matt Galloway talks to the CBC's senior London correspondent, Margaret Evans, and Ann MacMillan, who for years had a front row seat to the Royal family's lives as former CBC London bureau chief.
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Expecting a Shot: Pregnant people wondering whether or not to get a COVID-19 vaccine
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Pregnant people weren’t included in initial COVID-19 vaccine trials, which raises a question for those expecting: should you get the vaccine when it’s offered, or wait until after birth? Shannon Higgins, who is five months along, explores that question in her documentary, Expecting a Shot.
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Canada’s Road Ahead: Fort McMurray grapples with fallout of floods, economic uncertainty, and now a pandemic
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In our latest stop on Canada’s Road Ahead, our virtual RV pulls into Fort McMurray, Alta., where last year’s devastating floods were compounded by the pandemic, and economic uncertainty. We talk to Jessica Rejman, who in the past year has dealt with flood damage, postponing her wedding, and facing the loss of her job in the energy sector; and Dan E…
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Bruce Fogle on his decades as a vet, and what he’s learned about our relationship with animals
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Bruce Fogle left Canada in the 1970s to become a veterinarian in swinging London, in one of the city’s poshest neighbourhoods. He joins us to discuss his 40-year career, and what he’s learned about our relationship with our animal friends.
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As many provinces battle third wave, Atlantic Canada is cautiously getting back to normal
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As much of the country churns through a third wave, Atlantic Canada is cautiously getting back to normal. We talk to Halifax pub owner Joe McGuinness, who’s about to reopen, and ask Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang about how they got here, and what risks remain.
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Hunter Biden explores tragedy and addiction in his memoir Beautiful Things
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Matt Galloway talks to Hunter Biden about his new book, Beautiful Things, about his experience of tragedy and trauma from a young age, the addiction issues that followed — and how it all played into his father's fight to become president of the United States.
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Rethinking vaccine rollout to reach the people who need it most
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As the third wave rises in Canada, are vaccines reaching the people who need them most, now? We talk to Nadia Theodore, senior vice-president of global government and industry relations for Maple Leaf Foods, about calls to vaccinate essential factory workers on site. And we discuss ways to improve the overall vaccine rollout with Dr. Zain Chagla, a…
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Sugar shack meals-to-go initiative aims to stave off bankruptcy for struggling Quebec businesses
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The pandemic has put a stop to trips to the sugar shack in Quebec this spring. But one initiative, Ma cabane à la maison, is allowing customers to order ready-made meals and enjoy them in the comfort — and safety — of their own homes.
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What goes into decisions around school closures
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Schools in some cities in Quebec and Ontario won't have in-person classes until at least mid-April. What goes into deciding if schools are open during a third wave? We ask Ashleigh Tuite, an infectious disease epidemiologist and an assistant professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health.…
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Dr. Christian Smith on his mother, famous psychic Geraldine Smith
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As Canada's most famous psychic, Geraldine Smith sold out concert halls in the 1970s. Now her son Dr. Christian Smith, who also happens to be a scientist, has written The Psychic and the Scientist, exploring whether his mom actually has supernatural abilities.
As a third wave of COVID-19 descends on Canada, we hear from some of those affected most, and ask what makes this part of the pandemic all the more challenging. Matt Galloway talks to Dr. Laveena Munshi, a critical care doctor in the ICU at Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital, and a member of Ontario's COVID-19 science advisory table. Dianne Desjarlais …
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Ontario high schools to teach sign language this fall
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Sign language classes will be part of the Ontario high school curriculum this fall, in a move that advocate Wanda Blackett thinks will "open up a lot of doors" in terms of understanding and accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
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Stuart McLean’s Vinyl Cafe: Tree of Heaven
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We take a trip to Stuart McLean's Vinyl Cafe, with the classic story Tree of Heaven. This tale gives us a look at Dave's nurturing side, after he cleans his car and finds a seedling has taken root among the detritus.
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Teaching the regent honeyeater how to sing
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Spring brings with it the return of birdsong, but last year's wildfires in Australia mean one bird, the regent honeyeater, isn't sounding as it should. Ross Crates, a research fellow at the Australian National University, explains the problem facing the regent honeyeater, and what's being done to help.…
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Big brands take aim at state of Georgia’s new voting laws
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Critics say new voting laws in the U.S. state of Georgia will make it more difficult for Black people to cast a ballot — and some big corporate brands are joining the condemnation. We talk to Carol Anderson, professor of African American Studies at Emory University in Atlanta, Amna Kirmani, a marketing professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Bus…
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Bringing Harry Hibbs’s accordion home to Newfoundland
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Harry Hibbs was a legendary Newfoundland musician who helped bring the island's traditional music to the rest of Canada, selling millions of albums in the process. More than 30 years after his death, we hear about plans to bring his accordion home to Bell Island, N.L., this summer.
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Toronto chef Suzanne Barr on why the hospitality industry must face up to systemic problems around inclusivity and working conditions
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Matt Galloway talks to Toronto-based chef and restaurateur Suzanne Barr about being featured in Today's Special, a book celebrating 100 emerging chefs around the world. Barr discusses why the hospitality industry must face up to systemic problems around inclusivity and working conditions.
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NFL star Laurent Duvernay-Tardif on swapping his jersey for scrubs to join the COVID-19 front line
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In a conversation first aired in January, NFL star Laurent Duvernay-Tardif tells us why he has no regrets about skipping last season to work as an orderly in a long-term care facility in his home province of Quebec.
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Why human activity might be making the zebra lose its stripes
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Biologist Brenda Larison started noticing more zebras with aberrations in their coats: beige splotches, uneven stripe patterns. So she started digging, and learned that humans might be partially responsible. She tells us more.
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Canada’s Road Ahead: Elders in the N.W.T. want more support to age in place
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Many elders in the N.W.T. must move hundreds of kilometres to access care facilities as they age, cut off from their land and loved ones. We talk to elder and advocate Margaret Leishman in Kakisa, N.W.T., who wants more support for elders to age in place. Angela Grandjambe, housing manager for Fort Good Hope, tells us about a new facility that has …
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Margaret Evans met Canadian women in a detention camp for families of ISIS militants
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There are at least 30 Canadian women and their children at the al-Roj detention camp for families of ISIS militants in Syria. The CBC's Margaret Evans went there; she tells us what she saw, and what she heard from the Canadian women she talked to.
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Vaccinated long-term care residents face lockdown due to outbreaks among unvaccinated staff
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Long-term care residents might have thought getting vaccinated would mean more freedom, but now they face lockdowns due to outbreaks among unvaccinated staff. We talk to epidemiologist Dr. Sandro Galea and his dad, Emidio, who has just spent the last 14 days in his room; and Susan Mintzberg, a PhD candidate in the School of Social Work at McGill Un…
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Young people object to blame for sharp rise in B.C. COVID-19 cases
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B.C. is facing a three-week "circuit breaker" lockdown to ease a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, with Premier John Horgan singling out young people for not following guidelines, and telling them, "Do not blow this for the rest of us." Justin Kulik, a student at the University of British Columbia, objects to the premier's charge; and we discuss what's…
