The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

We are in the worst moment of the pandemic and everyone from governments to citizens has to realize that. Again this week very blunt assessment from our infectious disease specialists who we have been talking to from across the country.  Plus, the power of the people in affecting change in the decisions governments make -- this weekend was a breakthrough.   And finally, a test case of rapid testing happening right here in my hometown -- it could be coming to yours soon.

More of your best -- some great listener letters about leadership, hockey, UFO's and of course -- COVID.

New statistics are showing that there have been more UFO sightings reported in the year since the pandemic started.  Why?  And a feature interview with respected film and theatre director about his new movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the role of a British spy during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  Dominic Cooke joins us.  Plus which is the best passport to carry? Hint: we are not number one.

Bruce Anderson has a new hobby, at least I think it's new!  All that to say we go behind the strategies or lack of them being used by some political leaders in Canada and assess whether they're working.  But we don't stop there, we look at how Joe Biden, faced with many of the same issues, is handling them with very different results.

Are tech firms changing their minds about employees working from home?  And, how many complaints do you think the BBC has had about Prince Phillip coverage?  Plus, a feature discussion about the business of hockey -- some things may surprise you.

The BBC had to open a new complaints page over its coverage of Prince Phillip's death.  How times have changed. And more blunt talk about Covid in Canada this wee with Dr. Lynora Saxinger from Edmonton.

My thoughts on the life of Prince Philip as the Duke passes on.And it being Friday the best of your letters on the Weekend Special.

The cruise ships want to leave dock, should they be given that permission?  Plus, airlines begin retraining laid off pilots.  And The Bridge goes with some humour as the website "Yahoo Answers" signals it's shutting down.

Are the gloves coming off between the provinces and Ottawa on vaccine distribution and who is telling the truth?  Bruce Anderson and I go at it on that, plus a hard look at journalism -- is it doing its job on the pandemic?  And some thoughts about Naheed Nenshi as he steps down from the stage.

Are there days when it's okay to talk about Toronto?  If there are then today is one of them!  I'll explain.Also the top five plagues of all time and what we learned from them?  And are you getting enough sleep?