The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Two weeks ago Alberta appeared to be the province with the worst Covid problems.  Now its on the verge of being the first to fully reopen.  What happened?  And is it safe?Dr Lynora Saxinger joins us from Edmonton for this one.  Plus a lot more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is another keeper.  Mark his words!  Dr. Isaac Bogoch takes us through, point by point, variant by variant, vaccine by vaccines, where we are on Covid 19. It's pretty good.Plus in another segment, how anti-vaxers are trying to undermine and destroy the customer base of restaurants and bars asking for vaccine confirmation from its customers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Remember that old line, "I've never been wrong except that time I thought I was wrong but I was right."?  Well this isn't one of those times.  I was wrong and here's the proof on The Weekend Special #65 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Potpourri Thursday brings five pretty interesting stories from microchips, to why we hate micromanaging and why Covid may end it, to the new tattoo craze.   Enjoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When the government talks about how those who choose to remain unvaccinated will have to live with a different world of access to the rest of us what does that mean?    Bruce and I discuss that.  Also, does an attempt to dump the Green Party leader have an impact on a possible election race later this summer? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A feature interview with the minister of public service and procurement, Anita Anand.  She was a rookie MP and a rookie cabinet minister when she arrived in 2019, within months she was in charge of buying everything Canada would need to survive the pandemic -- from masks to vaccines.  She takes us inside the buying process and also inside what it might be like for Canadians who choose not to get vaccinated. And tells us that 80 percent of Canadians will be fully vaccinated by the end of July. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is fear of the Delta variant being used to force the rush for second doses? And is there a problem with that?  Dr Lisa Barrett joins us from Halifax for that discussion. Plus, all that plexiglass separating us -- did it do anything? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The mailbag edition with lots of topics, takes and some tough talk!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A little history, a little geography headlines the Thursday Potpourri.  Plus, which country has declared Covid "over"? Are you okay with "smart lamps"? And wait till you hear the latest in Italian cuisine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vigils are one thing, action is another.  Will anything change or is it just "thoughts and prayers" from our political leaders?  And Bruice's thoughts on what's going on behind the scenes on some new polling data. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.