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Are back-to-school concerns justified?

Are Quebec's back-to-school measures realistic? Are concerns justified? Dr. Christopher Labos shares his insights.
Air Date: August 13, 2020

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Dinosaurs, birds and a new evolutionary tree

A team of researchers has updated the evolutionary tree and it shows some dinosaurs could fly. Hans Larsson of McGill University explains.
Air Date: August 12, 2020
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Is forcing kids back to school unconstitutional?

Julius Grey explains his letter to the Education Minister, in which he says not having an online schooling option is unconstitutional.
Air Date: August 9, 2020

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How effective is Quebec’s contact tracing?

Public health PhD Carl-Etienne Juneau gives his analysis on how Quebec could improve its testing and contact tracing efforts.
Air Date: August 8, 2020
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Habs playoff hopes alive

Montreal Canadiens play-by-play announced Dan Robertson on what Habs fans can expect as the team improbably advances in the playoffs.
Air Date: August 8, 2020

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In Depth: Children and COVID-19

Jonathan Jarry of the McGill office for science and society responds to Trump’s claims about children being “almost immune” to COVID-19.
Air Date: August 7, 2020
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In depth: Youth forum going online

Yolande James speaks about the Bishop’s Forum for English-speaking youth going online.
Air Date: August 6, 2020

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In depth: How many people have COVID-19 in Quebec?

Dr. Christopher Labos speaks about the news yesterday reporting just over two per cent of Quebecers have COVID-19.
Air Date: August 6, 2020
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Lebanese Montrealers react to tragedy

Lebanese Montrealer Caroline Codsi speaks about the hardships Lebanon was facing before the tragic explosion.
Air Date: August 5, 2020

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Teachers push for delay in school opening

Heidi Yetman of the Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers on why teachers are pushing to delay re-opening schools.
Air Date: August 4, 2020
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Why is North Hatley's bridge falling down?

North Hatley Mayor Mike Page explains why a bridge that unites the town is being torn down.
Air Date: August 3, 2020

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Montreal cop describes COVID recovery

Montreal police officer Edgar Guillen describes his battle with COVID-19, which he was diagnosed with in April.
Air Date: August 2, 2020
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A new beginning for Habs?

Marc Dumont of TSN 690 gives his take on the Habs’ chances in their play-in series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Air Date: August 1, 2020

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In-Depth: The speed of science

Jonathan Jarry from the McGill Office for Science and Society on the speed of science during the COVID-19 crisis.
Air Date: July 31, 2020
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Matthew Pearce retiring from Old Brewery Mission

Matthew Pearce, the long-time director of Montreal's Old Brewery Mission homeless shelter is retiring.
Air Date: July 30, 2020

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Baseball teams struggle to stay healthy

After members of the Florida Marlins tested positive for COVID-19, teams are struggling to stay well. Dr. Christopher Labos has more.
Air Date: July 30, 2020
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How vineyards are thriving on Montreal rooftops

Five Montreal rooftops have been transformed into vineyards. Veronique Lemieux of Vignes en Ville talks about the urban wine project.
Air Date: July 29, 2020

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Social media breeds COVID-19 misconceptions: study

A McGill study finds those who get information from social media are more likely to have misconceptions. Co-author Aengus Bridgman explains.
Air Date: July 29, 2020
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Social media and the link to fake news

Tech analyst Elias Makos on why and how social media users are more likely to believe false information.
Air Date: July 29, 2020

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Study shows link between diet and prostate cancer

A Montreal study is showing a link between diet and prostate cancer. Dr. Marie Elise Parent, part of the research team, explains.
Air Date: July 29, 2020
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Premature deliveries have decreased: study

Neonatologist Ahmed Moussa on a European study showing that premature deliveries have decreased since the start of the pandemic.
Air Date: July 28, 2020

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How parents can manage back-to-school stress

With classes starting in less than a month, many parents are anxious. Licensed psychotherapist Corrie Sirota has some tips.
Air Date: July 28, 2020
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Doctor shares COVID-19 advice for young people

Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg of the Jewish General Hospital shares advice for young people, saying COVID-19 is now largely in their hands.
Air Date: July 27, 2020

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Reimagining performance venues for COVID-19

Will we need to redesign performance venues to manage COVID-19? Architect Matthew Lella on what they could look like.
Air Date: July 27, 2020
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Montrealers work on a COVID-19 vaccine from home

Gilles Peslherbe describes how Concordia researchers are working on a possible COVID-19 vaccine from home.
Air Date: July 26, 2020

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Montreal teen makes her mark selling PPE

Vanessa Vassal, a 16-year-old Montrealer, explains how she opened a pop-up shop selling personal protective equipment.
Air Date: July 25, 2020
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Gynecologist's advice: make your appointments

Gynecologist oncologist Alexandra Sebastianelli on patient backlog and whether it's safe for patients to make appointments.
Air Date: July 24, 2020

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What a Canadian antibody study reveals

Jonathan Jarry of the McGill Office for Science and Society on the hunt for a vaccine and the results of a Canadian antibody study.
Air Date: July 24, 2020
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Rise in STIs shows a lack of physical distancing

A rise in sexually transmitted infections in Montreal shows young people are not physically distancing. Dr. Christopher Labos explains.
Air Date: July 23, 2020

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What do Canadians feel safe doing this summer?

A study shows what Canadians feel comfortable doing this summer compared to Americans. Researcher Jack Jedwab has insight.
Air Date: July 21, 2020