Chapter 1: A reduction in marine traffic due to COVID-19 has given researchers a unique opportunity to observe marine wildlife. Dr. Richard Dewey is the associate director of science at Ocean Networks Canada, and he joins us to talk about what they’ve seen.
Guest: Dr. Richard Dewey, Associate Director of Science at Ocean Networks Canada.
Chapter 2: It’s the resurgence we keep being warned about here in BC, several US states are now taking measures to curb a spike in cases of COVID-19 that resulted from premature reopening. We’re joined by Global News Washington Correspondent Reggie Cecchini for more on what’s happening south of the border.
Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent.
Chapter 3: Two seniors are about to lose their homes in the West End as the deadline for their eviction approaches. Berkeley Tower is the green residential building that overlooks English Bay, and the owners have been pushing out residents so they can renovate the aging structure.
Guest: Sue Robinet, Vancouver Tenants Union advocate.
Chapter 4: A region of Calgary is under watch after an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19. We’re joined by Matthew Conrod with Global News Calgary for more
Chapter 5: Public swimming pools in Surrey are open again! A huge relief for residents of Surrey looking for recreation options. A number of public swimming pools reopened this weekend, and we’re joined by community and recreation services manager Jeff Holland for more on where you can go to beat the heat! Splash pads in Vancouver are also open!
Guest: Jeff Holland, Community & Recreation Services Manager.
Chapter 6: We still don’t know when we’ll be able to travel to the US, or even take a vacation in another province, but there’s plenty of options for BC residents this summer right here at home. We’re joined by Maya Lange with Destination BC for more on the opportunities for vacation in our own backyard.
Guest: Maya Lange, VP of Global Marketing for Destination BC.
Chapter 7: The province had a mammoth task to accomplish when elective surgeries resumed, with tens of thousands of patients waiting for procedures that were postponed because of the pandemic. Well that’s required a lot of hospital and healthcare providers to find creative solutions to streamline the process. We’re joined by the patient care manager at Mount St Joseph Hospital Kirsty Carpenter to talk about how an idea she had is changing the way they provide care. Coping with the demands of the pandemic has required innovation, and St Josephs is now using nerve blocks for breast surgery that allow patients to return home and recover more quickly.
Guest: Kirsty Carpenter, Patient Care Manager, Mount St Joseph Hospital.
Chapter 8: A new poll suggests that most Canadians support the PM’s refusal to swap Huawei executive for imprisoned Canadians.
Guest: Shachi Kurl, Angus Reid Institute Executive Director.
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