Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
8:30 – On Friday Trudeau announced that Canada would increase its wage subsidy program from 10% to 75%, a huge boost for businesses struggling in the face of COVID-19. While details on the program are still thin, more information is expected today, and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the boost will help hundreds of thousands of workers at small firms keep their jobs. CFIB President Dan Kelly joins Gormley to discuss the wage subsidy, Canada’s economic response to COVID-19 so far, and the struggles ahead for small businesses.
LIVE: Dan Kelly, CFIB President.
9:15 – Prime Minister Trudeau gives an update on the COVID-19 outbreak. [LIVE COVERAGE]
10:00 – Mark Galambos, who has been practicing family law for more than 12 years, says the COVID-19 pandemic has created some significant issues around custody and parental access, and many parents have questions about support as well. Galambos says it’s causing stress for many families, and he joins Gormley to discuss the options parents have when it comes to maintaining access and custody during the era of social distancing.
LIVE: Mark Galambos, Partner and family law group lead with WMCZ Lawyers.
10:30 – Brian Zinchuk, editor of Pipeline News, says the COVID-19 pandemic is no time to put pipeline construction on the back-burner. According to Zinchuk, Canada’s oil and gas sector is currently paying a high price for the federal government’s high deficits and refusal to invest in oil, leaving Canadian production “essentially worthless.” Zinchuk says the feds should immediately re-start the Energy East project, even backing it financially, and refused to accept more oil from OPEC in Canada. He joins Gormley to discuss the future of Canadian petroleum during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
LIVE: Brian Zinchuk, editor of Pipeline News.
11:00 – Saskatchewan Shout-outs! While the COVID-19 pandemic is creating a lot of fear and uncertainty, people and groups around the province have been stepping up in a big way to help each other out. Here’s your chance to shout out the heroes and helpers who are going above and beyond to help others during the outbreak. From frontline healthcare workers to neighbours stepping up to lend a hand, call or text 1-877-332-8255 and help recognize the people doing good work around Saskatchewan.
12:00 – The creator of the TV series “Bones,” forensic anthropologist Dr. Kathy Reichs, has a new book out this month. “A Conspiracy of Bones” follows forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan’s efforts to unravel the mystery behind a faceless body on the banks of a North Carolina river. Reichs joins Gormley to discuss the new book and why the field of forensic anthropology holds such fascination for her readers.
LIVE: Dr. Kathy Reichs, author, creator of “Bones” TV series, and forensic anthropologist.
