Where are we standing with COVID-19 cases in our city? Dr. Elizabeth Richardson joins Bill this morning to provide an update to the pandemic situation.

Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Chief Medical Officer, City of Hamilton

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The NDP yesterday called for the modelling numbers to be released (which they will be at noon today), but they also wanted the government to step up to help save city workers from losing their jobs.

Guest: Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Ontario NDP

Modelling data that will be released later today. 

Guest: Richard Brennan, retired journalist with the Toronto Star. Covered Queen’s Park and Parliament Hill

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How can we maintain our mental health during the pandemic?

Guest: Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at University of Toronto

Several leaders, including our Premier have said that there could be a surge in cases within the next few weeks. How high is that probability?

Guest: Dr. Rodney Rohde, Professor and Chair, Clinical Laboratory Science Program at the College of Health Professions, Texas State University

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How are you all coping with the COVID-19 pandemic thus far? Has the government done enough in your opinion or not enough?

LISTENER CALLS

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Earlier this week, we were to find out whether Hamilton was going to host the 2030 Commonwealth games. That announcement on the bid has been postponed due to COVID-19.

Guest: Lou Frapporti, spokesperson for Hamilton100 team

The City of Hamilton has extended it's declaration of Emergency to stop the spread of COVID-19 by another two weeks, ending April 13th.

Guest: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton

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Parliament may be recalled to pass the measures for the wage subsidy. ALSO: The PM, Andrew Scheer and various MP's have taken their pay raise that was given yesterday and donated it to local charities.

Guest: Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science, McMaster University

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The Ontario government has extended the closure of schools til May due to COVID-19.

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

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Two Mohawk instructors recently studied the challenges and opportunities of delivering online learning and produced a faculty toolkit to support connectivity and collaboration. They would have tips and insights for high school teachers and parents preparing to deliver the remainder of the semester to their students.

GuestLeslie Marshall, Associate Dean, Centre for Teaching & Learning, Mohawk College

Could we expect several months of COVID-19 measures?

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

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Yesterday the federal government announced their wage subsidy that would help businesses that lose 30% of their revenue. However, there are a few concerns.

Guest: Andrew Goldberg, Associate, Lior Samfiru LLP

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Mayor's Townhall with Marianne Meed Ward.

Guest: Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of Burlington

Will we ever truly know how many cases of COVID-19 the city has? And how many are we at now? Dr. Elizabeth Richardson joins Bill to provide an update for the city.

Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Medical Officer of Health, City of Hamilton

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PM Justin Trudeau will be making another announcement in regards to a wage subsidy. Will this be effective? How else is the government handling the pandemic?

Guest: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent, Global News

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Premier Doug Ford has his rivals, but with his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, he's earning praise from friends and foes alike.

Guest: Richard Brennan, retired journalist with the Toronto Star. Covered Queen’s Park and Parliament Hill

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This week will be crucial in the fight against COVID-19. How so? Will social distancing make an impact?

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