8:30 – Canada now has more than 2,000 cases of COVID-19, and governments are stepping up efforts to minimize the spread of the disease. Dr. Timothy Sly, who helped manage the SARS pandemic in Toronto, says once community transmission has begun the rate and scope of COVID-19’s spread may quickly become uncontrollable. Since the beginning Sly has said initial containment efforts are extremely important and worth every effort, and he joins Gormley to discuss the spread of the virus across Canada and around the world, and what we can expect in the coming days.
LIVE: Dr. Timothy Sly, epidemiologist and Professor in the Ryerson School of Occupational and Public Health.
9:15 – Justin Trudeau to speak from Ottawa [LIVE COVERAGE]
11:00 – The Federal Government has put a number of measures in place to help ensure financial security during the COVID-19 outbreak. Jamie Golombek, Managing Director of Tax & Estate Planning with CIBC Private Wealth Management in Toronto, joins Gormley to discuss the financial measures the federal government has put into place in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, how accessible they are, and how effective he expects them to be in the short and long term.
LIVE: Jamie Golombek, Managing Director of Tax & Estate Planning with CIBC Private Wealth Management in Toronto.
11:30 – Are you missing workouts and gym sessions while you’re at home during the COVID-19 outbreak? Exercise is more important than ever, even though it might not be as convenient as it used to be. Bruce Craven is a sport physiotherapist and strength/conditioning coach with more than three decades’ experience, and he joins Gormley to share some advice for staying in shape without attending a gym or a fitness class.
LIVE: Bruce Craven, president/co-owner of Craven Sport Services.
12:00 – Quick Dick McDick joins the show to give his Toonie on the COVID-19 pandemic (because two cents doesn’t buy you a heck of a lot anymore). From the free labour benefits of having farm kids stuck at home, to the constant hand-washing, and the joys of working without pants, Dick’s got a few thoughts to share on the virus and its impact on farm life.
LIVE: Quick Dick McDick, YouTube personality and Saskatchewan farmer.