Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Tim Sly, an epidemiologist and professor at the school of Occupational and Public Health at Ryerson University and Dr. Alon Vaisman, an epidemiologist at the University Health Network.

As we get ready to begin the new year and open a new chapter, one thing remains certain: COVID-19 remains with us and we continue to face the threat of RSV and the flu. Our health experts weigh in on the changing nature of COVID-19, and how we can continue to do our part in helping to prevent the spread of the above mentioned viruses.

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THIS YEAR'S HOLIDAY TRAVEL SEASON AND LUGGAGE WOES AT PEARSON

Jane Brown is now joined by Dr. Karl Moore, airline industry analyst and professor at McGill University and Martin Firestone, a travel expert and President of Travel Secure Inc.

Toronto's Pearson International Airport is making headlines again. Many travelers are complaining that it has taken days for them to get their baggage to wherever they flew out for vacation and that the communication on the whereabouts of their luggage was poor. So, how did this happen? And, was this year's holiday travel experience at Canada's international airports any smoother compared to last year as Federal transportation minister Omar Alghabra promised it would be?

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THE LATEST ON THE WINTER STORM IN BUFFALO

Jane Brown is now joined by Dr. Natalie Simpson, Chair and Professor Operations Management and Strategy School of Management at the University at Buffalo and an expert on emergency preparedness.

The winter storm in Buffalo was a deadly one leaving more than 30 dead in the aftermath so far. So, what happens next? And, what lessons will the City and country learn from this kind of natural disaster moving forward? Our expert weighs in.

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