Hamilton is starting to map out how the city will gradually reopen after the peak of COVID-19, but how is that going to be tackled?

Guest: Paul Johnson, the Director of our Emergency Operations Centre, City of Hamilton

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Over the weekend, the Premier announced a temporary pandemic pay raise for front line workers. Not included? Paramedics.

Guest: Mario Posteraro, President , OPSEU Local 256

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A poll put out by the Canadian Medical Association says that a continued lack of personal protective equipment and testing is among the high sources of anxiety for physicians.

Guest: Dr. Gigi Osler, President of the Canadian Medical Association

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Will this be the summer of 'boredom', as there is no timeline to reopen the province and so sporting events and concerts will not happen? ALSO: Should Hamilton pursue the Commonwealth bid?

Guest: Rick Zamperin, director, host of the 5th Quarter

Last night, during the Stronger Together broadcast, a new collaborated song was released which is a cover of Bill Withers “Lean on Me” and features many Canadian artists. Tyler Shaw is one of the musicians who took part and joins the Bill Kelly Show to chat about the song, and the purpose of releasing it: to help benefit those impacted by COVID-19.

Guest: Tyler Shaw. Canadian Recording Artist.

The Mayor for Hamilton is wanting to set up a task force that will look into economic recovery after the pandemic.

Guest: Fred Eisenberger, City of Hamilton

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Schools will continue to be closed until May 31st due to the pandemic and many graduations, proms and celebrations have been cancelled as well.

Guest: Alex Johnstone, Trustee & Chair, Hamilton Wentworth District School Board.

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Are we prepared for a pairing of a pandemic and influenza if the pandemic continues throughout this year? To chat about infectious disease and the pairing of flu and COVID-19 at the same time and the impact it could have and whether our country is ready for both, Alison Thompson joins Bill.

Guest: Alison Thompson, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor of Public Health Services, and Professor of Public Health Sciences, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto

Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield.

What are the next steps our hospitals should take in the battle against COVID-19?

Guest: Melissa Farrell President, St. Joseph's Hospital

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A statement was released yesterday by Hamilton's mayor saying that many municipalities in Canada are looking for necessary financial assistance to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19.

Guest: Fred Eisenberger, City of Hamilton Mayor

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This week, Trudeau announced that there would be more assistance put in place for students during the pandemic. But what exactly is it?

Guest: Filomena Tassi, MP Hamilton West Ancaster Dundas

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Doug Ford swears that there will be changes to the Long Term Care system due to the pandemic.

Guest: Marissa Lennox, Chief Policy Officer, CARP