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8:30 – Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos raised eyebrows and ire at a news conference on Friday when he said he expects to see COVID-19 vaccination become mandatory in Canada. While Duclos emphasized that vaccinations are our way out of the pandemic, and that the ultimate decision will be left to provinces, he said mandatory vaccination is “a conversation which I believe provinces and territories, in support with the federal government, will want to have over the next weeks and months.” Bio-ethicist Dr. Kerry Bowman joins John to share his thoughts on Duclos’ comments, and the tricky medical ethics of mandatory vaccines.
LIVE: Dr. Kerry Bowman, University of Toronto professor and bio-ethicist
9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session
10:00 – A research team at the University of Saskatchewan has made an important discovery about the structure of the virus that causes COVID-19, leading to potential new treatment options going forward. The virus attaches to human cells using a “spike protein,” and the U of S scientists have now discovered that disrupting a disulfide (two sulfur atoms bonded together) in the spike protein also disrupts the virus’s ability to infect humans. Dr. Graham George was part of the research team, and he joins Gormley to tell us more about their research and how it could lead to the development of new and better COVID treatments.
LIVE: Dr. Graham George, U of S professor in the College of Arts & Science and Canada Research Chair in X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy
11:00 – A recent study by CAA polled Canadians to find out what they consider the biggest threats to safety on our roads and highways. The top results included drunk and drug-impaired driving, drivers on their phones, aggressive drivers, tired drivers, and speeding in residential areas. That’s got us wondering: What’s the most dangerous behavior you see out on the road? Call 1-877-332-8255 and let us know!
12:00 – There are more than 4,000 charities and non-profits active around Saskatchewan, and we’re featuring some of the great people doing great work in this province during our new segment called “The Best of Saskatchewan.” In this week’s feature, we’ll catch up with Stephanie Taylor, to learn about her work with Regina Transition House. Intimate partner violence has increased during the pandemic, leading to a number of challenges for organizations like hers.
LIVE: Stephanie Taylor, Executive Director at Regina Transition House