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 – Microbiologist Dr. Joseph Blondeau joins Gormley to discuss the latest on what we know about the COVID-19 virus, and some of the steps people and businesses should be taking to keep everyone safe as the first phases of Premier Scott Moe’s Re-Open Saskatchewan plan come into effect.
LIVE: Dr. Joseph Blondeau, Clinical Microbiologist and Head of Clinical Microbiology at RUH and U of S.
9:15 – Prime Minister Trudeau gives an update on the COVID-19 outbreak. [LIVE COVERAGE]
10:00 – Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper joins Gormley for his monthly discussion on policing in the Bridge City, and how COVID-19 has affected the police force’s operations. Got a question for the chief? Call or text 1-877-332-8255.
LIVE: Troy Cooper, Saskatoon Police Chief.
10:30 – According to Charles Burton, political science professor and fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, China’s behaviour in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic have made Canada’s choice on use of Huawei for 5G technology an easy one – we shouldn’t. Burton says it’s time for Canada to re-evaluate our economic relationship with China, and whether that relationship compromises Canada’s national security or our values as a nation and commitment to human rights. Burton joins Gormley to discuss China, Canada, and COVID-19.
LIVE: Charles Burton, partner w. Charles Burton and Associates, Senior Fellow w. Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
11:00 – 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 – How are people in this province feeling about the COVID-19 pandemic and the major restrictions affecting how everyone lives and works? Research director Lang McGilp joins Gormley to discuss the findings from Insightrix’ fifth weekly Saskatchewan Mental Health Barometer.
LIVE: Lang McGilp, Research Director for Insightrix Research.
