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What does the GG resignation mean?

Political analyst Tom Mulcair on how the Governor General’s resignation affects Canada, and why Erin O’Toole is trying to go moderate.
Air Date: January 22, 2021

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President Biden and Canada

With a new president in the White House, University of Ottawa’s Roland Paris explain what’s in store for U.S.-Canada relations.
Air Date: January 20, 2021
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What is Quebec's 'advance triage protocol'?

MUHC medical ethicist Dr. Eugene Bereza explains what the province's plan for an ICU protocol would mean for patients and their families.
Air Date: January 19, 2021

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Today is Trump's last day in office

Joe Biden's inauguration is on Wednesday and with it, the end of the Trump era. Political scientist Graham Dodds on the transfer of power.
Air Date: January 19, 2021
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How the virus is spreading in Montreal

Infectious disease specialist Donald Vinh explains how COVID-19 is currently spreading in the city.
Air Date: January 18, 2021

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Improving mental health resources

A new online resource centre is aiming to improve access to mental health services. Its leader, Laurence Kirmayer, explains. www.mmhrc.ca
Air Date: January 18, 2021
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Re-evaluating the history of the Far North

Stephen Yeager of Concordia University says the medieval history of the Far North should re-examine the oral histories of indigenous people
Air Date: January 18, 2021

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How to deal with ever-increasing stress

Psychologist Syd Miller explains how some people are coping with the ever increasing stress of the pandemic, 10 months into it.
Air Date: January 17, 2021
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Why some groups are more affected by curfew

Lawyer Marie-Livia Beauge on which communities can be more impacted than others by Quebec’s curfew.
Air Date: January 16, 2021

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Life and death: Quebec COVID-19 triage protocols

If hospitals are pushed too far, staff will need to choose who gets lifesaving care. Medical ethicist Eugene Bereza explains Quebec's rules.
Air Date: January 13, 2021
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What to expect from Habs this season?

The Canadiens are back on ice for a new, strange season, starting with a game in Toronto. TSN’s Dan Robertson explains what he’s watching.
Air Date: January 13, 2021

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Que. cardiologists pleads: stay home, keep surgeries possible

DR. PAUL POIRIER
Air Date: January 13, 2021
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Are Quebec’s Pfizer doses at risk?

Dr. Caroline Quach, president of Quebec’s immunization advisory committee, discusses whether Pfizer could withdraw Quebec's vaccine supply.
Air Date: January 12, 2021

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How much more can Que. hospitals take?

Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg of the Jewish General Hospital, on the situation in Montreal hospitals and how much more they can withstand.
Air Date: January 11, 2021
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Doctor suicide highlights serious mental health concerns

Rod Lim with the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians on the suicide of a Quebec doctor and the stress on healthcare workers.
Air Date: January 11, 2021

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Union reports on the first day back to class

Heidi Yetman from the Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers on what she’s been hearing out off Quebec classrooms on the first day back.
Air Date: January 11, 2021
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More stress on mental health

Myrna Lashley, assistant professor of psychiatry at McGill, on how curfew can add even more stress to life under a pandemic.
Air Date: January 9, 2021

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Is the U.S. republic’s health in jeopardy?

Political science professor Graham Dodds discusses the incredible events at the US capitol Wednesday.
Air Date: January 7, 2021
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Breaking down the strict lockdown and curfew

Dr. Christopher Labos discusses the possible effects the curfew and stricter measures will have on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Air Date: January 7, 2021

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Homeless resources at the brink

Resilience Montreal leader Nakuset describes the conditions at the city’s homeless shelter and centres, which have hit a breaking point.
Air Date: January 5, 2021
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Could Quebec's shutdown be extended?

Concordia University economics professor Moshe Lander analyzes what an extended lockdown could mean for the province.
Air Date: January 2, 2021

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Montreal doctor looks back on 2020

Dr. Christopher Labos talks the highs and lows of 2020, and what we can expect in the new year.
Air Date: December 31, 2020
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How to reach your fitness goals while staying home

Jill Barker from McGill’s athletic department shares tips on how to get back on the treadmill.
Air Date: December 30, 2020

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Que. nurse practitioners get new powers

Nurse Practitioner Shannon McNamara discusses new powers that will help nurses in Quebec care for patients.
Air Date: December 29, 2020
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Will rapid testing help in second wave?

Dr. Christopher Labos speaks about the effect rapid testing will have on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Air Date: December 24, 2020

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Looking back at tech in 2020

Digital analyst Elias Makos breaks down a year in tech like no other with streaming, Zoom and AI leading the way.
Air Date: December 23, 2020
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Performances for patients

The group SAMS has been giving tailor-made music concerts in Quebec health-care settings – even this year. Winston McQuade explains.
Air Date: December 22, 2020

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A depressing Christmas? Not necessarily

Psychologist Joe Flanders of McGill University explains why a distanced or even solo Christmas could be a chance to relieve some stress.
Air Date: December 22, 2020
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How concerning is the new COVID-19 variant?

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Donald Vinh on the rising hospitalizations and a new strain of COVID-19 in the U.K.
Air Date: December 21, 2020

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Meet I Musici’s new musical director

I Musici de Montreal chamber orchestra has a new music advisor and principal guest conductor, Jean-Francois Rivest on his new role.
Air Date: December 21, 2020