The Prime Minister announced the closure of the U.S. Border to non-essential travel but says it won’t impact trade between Canada and the U.S.

Bridgitte Anderson is the CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, and she joins us now to discuss the impact of the unprecedented border closure, and how businesses are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic closures. 

Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

The Prime Minister announced the closure of the U.S. Border to non-essential travel but says it won’t impact trade between Canada and the U.S.

Bridgitte Anderson is the CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, and she joins us now to discuss the impact of the unprecedented border closure, and how businesses are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic closures. 

Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

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An immigration lawyer based in Blaine, Washington who is hearing from people who live on one side of the border but work on the other who are concerned about the border closing.

Guest: Len Saunders, Immigration Lawyer, based in Blaine, Washington

An immigration lawyer based in Blaine, Washington who is hearing from people who live on one side of the border but work on the other who are concerned about the border closing.

Guest: Len Saunders, Immigration Lawyer, based in Blaine, Washington

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Sweeping new measures announced by the federal government this morning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement this morning that the Canada/US border will be closed off to non-essential travel during this time. He says trade won't be impacted.

Guest: Michael Campbell, Host of MoneyTalks on CKNW

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Sweeping new measures announced by the federal government this morning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement this morning that the Canada/US border will be closed off to non-essential travel during this time. He says trade won't be impacted.

Guest: Michael Campbell, Host of MoneyTalks on CKNW

Chapter 1

Hot question of the day

It’s @jillreports’s Hot question of the day: How are you planning to celebrate St. Patrick's Day while still staying healthy?

Drinking Guinness at home 

Cooking an Irish meal

Going for a walk

None! #socialdistancing

You can vote on Twitter at @CKNW. 

You can also call the CKNW Buzz Line at (604) 331-BUZZ (2899) and leave your vote there!

Chapter 2

Government announces Parks Canada shut down effective Wednesday

The government has announced more measures to help curb the spread of COVID-19 including shutting down Parks Canada.

Guest: Jason Tetro, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show

Chapter 3

Group of Survivalists head into the bush amid COVID-19 concerns

A group of survivalists on North Vancouver Island are headed into the bush amid concerns around COVID-19. 

Guest: Tom Sewid, lifelong hunter, fisherman and wilderness guide

Chapter 4

Better Business Bureau warns about COVID-19 scams

Some people are trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to scam people, warns the Better Business Bureau.

Guest: Karla Laird, Manager, Community and Public Relations, Better Business Bureau serving Mainland British Columbia

Chapter 5

Open Houses are still happening, but changes are being made

Open houses are still happening, but there are changes being made that no longer make them mandatory. 

Guest: Ashley Smith, President, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

Chapter 6

Reaction to BC Government announcement 

We’ve just heard from the BC Government introducing even more measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. How effective will these measures be?

Guest: Dr. John Hislop, Physician, Specialist in Family Medicine

Chapter 7

Managing stress and anxiety with kids through COVID-19

With the COVID-19 situation changing rapidly, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the news, and with school closures now being talked about, how do you keep your family calm?

Guest: Michelle Kambolis, Registered Child and Family Therapist and Parent Educator and a Registered Clinical Counselor

Chapter 8

K-12 Schools suspended in BC until further notice 

BC has announced K-12 classes are suspended in BC. This is being done indefinitely and timing will be determined down the road.

Guest: Stephen Price, West Vancouver School Teacher and Education Columnist

Chapter 9

Pharmacists being asked to step up during COVID-19 pandemic 

During yesterday’s COVID-19 update, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix announced new measures to decrease the burden on the health care system during the global pandemic. To free up doctors from routine tasks, B.C. pharmacists have been empowered to renew lapsing drug prescriptions. Bob Nakagawa is the Registrar for the College of Pharmacists of BC, and he joins us now to discuss how this announcement will impact pharmacists. 

Guest: Bob Nakagawa, Registrar, College of Pharmacists of BC

Chapter 1

Hot question of the day

It’s @jillreports’s Hot question of the day: How are you planning to celebrate St. Patrick's Day while still staying healthy?

Drinking Guinness at home 

Cooking an Irish meal

Going for a walk

None! #socialdistancing

You can vote on Twitter at @CKNW. 

You can also call the CKNW Buzz Line at (604) 331-BUZZ (2899) and leave your vote there!

Chapter 2

Government announces Parks Canada shut down effective Wednesday

The government has announced more measures to help curb the spread of COVID-19 including shutting down Parks Canada.

Guest: Jason Tetro, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show

Chapter 3

Group of Survivalists head into the bush amid COVID-19 concerns

A group of survivalists on North Vancouver Island are headed into the bush amid concerns around COVID-19. 

Guest: Tom Sewid, lifelong hunter, fisherman and wilderness guide

Chapter 4

Better Business Bureau warns about COVID-19 scams

Some people are trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to scam people, warns the Better Business Bureau.

Guest: Karla Laird, Manager, Community and Public Relations, Better Business Bureau serving Mainland British Columbia

Chapter 5

Open Houses are still happening, but changes are being made

Open houses are still happening, but there are changes being made that no longer make them mandatory. 

Guest: Ashley Smith, President, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

Chapter 6

Reaction to BC Government announcement 

We’ve just heard from the BC Government introducing even more measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. How effective will these measures be?

Guest: Dr. John Hislop, Physician, Specialist in Family Medicine

Chapter 7

Managing stress and anxiety with kids through COVID-19

With the COVID-19 situation changing rapidly, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the news, and with school closures now being talked about, how do you keep your family calm?

Guest: Michelle Kambolis, Registered Child and Family Therapist and Parent Educator and a Registered Clinical Counselor

Chapter 8

K-12 Schools suspended in BC until further notice 

BC has announced K-12 classes are suspended in BC. This is being done indefinitely and timing will be determined down the road.

Guest: Stephen Price, West Vancouver School Teacher and Education Columnist

Chapter 9

Pharmacists being asked to step up during COVID-19 pandemic 

During yesterday’s COVID-19 update, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix announced new measures to decrease the burden on the health care system during the global pandemic. To free up doctors from routine tasks, B.C. pharmacists have been empowered to renew lapsing drug prescriptions. Bob Nakagawa is the Registrar for the College of Pharmacists of BC, and he joins us now to discuss how this announcement will impact pharmacists. 

Guest: Bob Nakagawa, Registrar, College of Pharmacists of BC

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BC has announced K-12 classes are suspended in BC. This is being done indefinitely and timing will be determined down the road.

Guest: Stephen Price, West Vancouver School Teacher and Education Columnist

BC has announced K-12 classes are suspended in BC. This is being done indefinitely and timing will be determined down the road.

Guest: Stephen Price, West Vancouver School Teacher and Education Columnist

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