Coronavirus: The New Reality

Episode 1

April 12, 2020

Episode 2

April 19, 2020

Providing the latest information on COVID-19 from the past week.

Episode 3

May 3, 2020

The May 3 edition Coronavirus: The New Reality with Dawna Friesen. In this episode, we look at life inside an ICU, the race for a vaccine, what will the future of schooling look like? Plus, how some small businesses are adapting to the new reality. We look at how the work of ASL interpreters has become even more important during a pandemic. Finally, we talk to a BC woman behind the viral smash, Rate my Room.

Episode 4

May 10, 2020

In this episode, we explore how the pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities in the food supply chain. Contract tracing and how the right to individual privacy collides with the need to protect public health The looming war over a possible COVID-19 vaccine. Former NHLer Georges Laraque opens up about his fight with COVID-19. We follow a couple who are due to have their first baby in a few days and their journey of what to expect when you are expecting during a pandemic. Plus, the breadmaking and baking boom while in quarantine.

Episode 5

May 17, 2020

Episode 7

Episode 7

Episode 8

Episode #1.8

In this edition of Coronavirus: The New Reality hosted by Dawna Friesen we look into the growing unrest and protests around anti-Black racism and inequality happening in Canada and around the world and the challenge it poses during a pandemic. Even before George Floyd was killed, this pandemic was infected by racism. Robin Gill looks into how Asian Canadians have been targeted during COVID-19 and the old wounds being re-opened. David Akin explores the growing debt among Canadian households during COVID-19 and the pending crisis facing many when the benefits end. The summer vacation for many families may be one closer to home than ever before, Mike Drolet looks into how to plan a vacation during a pandemic. Finally, Redmond Shannon explores the growing problem of disposable PPE waste.

Episode 9

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Episode 11

June 28th, 2020

On this edition of Coronavirus: The New Reality, we look at how organized youth sports are returning but with a whole new gameplan for safety. Dawna Friesen speaks with a clinical psychologist at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children on their study examining the mental health impact of COVID-19 measures on children. Mike Drolet looks at how the pandemic has affected the child care industry and what the future holds. Dawna catches up with B.C.'s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on how she has managed the pandemic so effectively, concerns over a possible second wave, her sudden fame and the lasting effects of the pandemic. Crystal Goomansingh looks at how the air travel industry is trying to rebound after its biggest setback from the pandemic. Jeff Semple looks at how Kids Help Phone has become an even more important resource for kids struggling during the pandemic and the organization's work to support Indigenous youth.