An automotive columnist says Hamilton’s recent rash of collisions involving pedestrians boils down to drivers being selfish.  The CMHA is urging political parties to include mental health and addictions care in the province’s pandemic recovery.  Will COVID booster shots become an annual thing, similar to the flu shot?   A new survey for the Canadian Women's Foundation has found 48% of mothers are reaching their breaking point due to pandemic.  That compares to 39% of fathers.  Rising gas prices are expected to put a damper on summer travel and fun. Ncuti Gatwa will be the new Doctor Who.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a surprise visit to Ukraine.  Which parties and candidates are resonating with Ontario voters?  The Children's Health Coalition is calling on political leaders to make kids' health a priority.  The virtual Salvation Army Hope Run is ongoing this month  A new report suggests despite the acceleration of digital currency, the demand for cash is high.  And an apocalypse preparation school has opened in Alberta.

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Has etiquette at work gone out the window after two years of a pandemic?  Three medical officers of health in Ontario are calling for a temporary provincewide mask mandate to help curb the transmission of COVID-19.  Doors Open Hamilton returns this weekend.  The latest Recovery Run for Youth by the founder of Liberty for Youth in Hamilton is nearing its end.  And the Hamilton Bulldogs opened their second-round OHL playoff series with a win against the Mississauga Steelheads.

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FUTURE OF WORK: How have healthcare work places been impacted by the pandemic? How severe is burn out amongst employees? 

GUEST: Diana Tikasz, resilience integration specialist within the Program for Ethics and Care Ecologies (PEaCE)  Hamilton Health Sciences ZOOM 

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How have healthcare workplaces been impacted by the pandemic?  A fundraiser is being held Thursday night at the Westdale Theatre to raise funds for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.  Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner joins us to talk about the election campaign.  Education is not even being mentioned in the provincial election campaign.  And the abortion debate has spilled onto this side of the border.

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Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D'Mello joins us to discuss the start of the provincial election campaign.  A disability advocate says the PC Party is Ontario's only major political party that hasn't made an election promise to help address the concerns of Ontarians with disabilities.  Has the COVID-19 pandemic created cost savings for you?  Learn about a new partnership between Habitat for Humanity Hamilton and CityHousing.  And it's Star Wars Day... May the 4th be with you!

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In our ongoing Future Of Work series, we hear from a Hamilton physiotherapist who has seen her business greatly impacted by the pandemic.  Burlington’s mayor is going to run for re-election.  Which provincial election promises thus far are resonating with Ontarians?   New research shows only 13% of Canadians are feeling empathetic when it comes to mental health.  And the Burlington Performing Arts Centre will host the Essence of Cohen next week.

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Future of Work: How has the labour shortage impacted the local job market? What strategies can businesses put in place to retain employees? What about those people who have switched gears?

GUESTS:

Paul Szachlewicz, Policy & Government Relations Advisor, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. 

Amber Kosubovich, Waterdown Physiotherapy. 

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With as many as 2,000 Ukrainian refugees expected to arrive in Hamilton, a Ukrainian Welcome and Information Centre has been created in the city.  We kick off our Future of Work series examining how the pandemic has changed work.  The ''Rolling Thunder Ottawa'' protest has made its way out of the capital.  Will the Maple Leafs finally advance past the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs?  And a survey of NHL fans shows which are the booziest.

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FUTURE OF WORK: With COVID-19 here to stay, how much will implementing rules and restrictions cost businesses? Will those costs ever fully go away? Should pandemic preparedness be a part of a business budget going forward? 

GUESTS:

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