Fight Back with Libby Znaimer

The policy shift affects Canadians returning abroad from spanning less than 72 hours.

Ottawa lifting PCR testing for Canadians who return from short trips abroad.

Jane Brown is joined by Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association followed by Dean Miller,  Pharmacist and President and CEO of Whole Health Pharmacy.

In the news this week: Premier Doug Ford, when answering reporters' questions at a press conference yesterday, explained his government's plans to allow Ontario pharmacies to administer COVID-19 testing to symptomatic patients. But, notable health experts and others are expressing concern that this could put shoppers and other pharmacy patients at risk of being exposed to the virus. In an e-mailed statement to us, Justin explained that in an effort to make this safe for the public, testing will be organized through booking individual appointments to manage traffic and IPAC protocols will be followed. He also said that pharmacies will opt-in to this program on a voluntary basis. Meanwhile, Dean explains what it has been like on the ground so far in administering PCR and rapid antigen testing to patrons throughout the pandemic and whether he will participate in testing symptomatic individuals.

Later, Jane Brown is joined by Henry Roberts, Member of the Executive Committee at COPD Canada.

Today marks World COPD Day. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a progressive lung condition that affects as many as 384 million people and is the third leading cause of death globally. Here in Canada, according to Statistics Canada, there are over 840,000 people who have been diagnosed with the disease. Henry explains how COPD Canada is raising awareness about this terrible condition and listeners call in to share their stories.

COVID-19 testing for symptomatic people at Ontario pharmacies.

Ontario nurses are protesting the Ford government's Bill 124.

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown

Interviews with:

- Peter Tabuns, Paula Fletcher, Meg Marshall, and Adam Vassos discuss calls for stricter regulations on pot shops

- Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth, Dr. Amit Arya, and Dr. Tali Bogler on  growing threats against doctors

- Dr. Peter Juni on the fourth wave of COVID-19 in Ontario

- Jim Parks and Namita Joshi on Remembrance Day observations

- And the best calls of the week!

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 react to there being no vaccine mandate for hospital workers

- Wendy Paradis, Wayne Redekpop, and Jim Diodati react to the US-Canada land border reopening

- The Strategy Panel with John Capobinaco, Charles Sousa, and Karen Stintz discuss Erin O'Toole's ongoing flubbing on a vaccine policy

- Mike Schriner and Dr. Frank Clayton on the controversial development of highway 413

- And the best calls of the week!

Listeners called in to talk Ontario's booster shot campaign and more.

Today marks Remembrance Day.

Ontario Doctors continue to face a barrage of online hate for advocacy of vaccines.