The Current for March 24, 2020
Today on The Current: We look at some of the drugs and treatment options being researched in the fight against COVID-19, and whether established drugs could be repurposed.
Then, the Olympic Games have been postponed until 2021 after Canada led the way in saying they wouldn't risk sending athletes to Tokyo amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We speak with David Shoemaker, CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee, and athletes Diana Matheson and Sage Watson.
We take a spin around the fast-paced world of Marbula One, where marbles replace racing cars — and thousands of people watch competitions live online.
The Globe and Mail's health columnist André Picard says the government is ramping up action to ensure people follow guidelines to curb COVID-19, but differing instructions in different provinces is causing confusion.
We speak to three Canadian mayors about how their communities are faring in the pandemic, and what else they need to meet the challenges. Matt Galloway is joined by Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante, and Yellowknife Mayor Rebecca Alty.
Many kids and teens are struggling with COVID-19, the anxiety it brings, and this new world of staying at home. We hear how Kids Help Phone is trying to ease their fears, and how parents can help to demystify the fear and create conversations.
Running out of things to do at home? q host Tom Power takes a look at how to unleash your creativity — and book critic Jael Richardson picks the novels you should spend some time in isolation with.
Then, President and CEO of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Catherine Tait discusses the decision to suspend local supper-hour newscasts on CBC-TV.
We talk to three Canadians who have been diagnosed with coronavirus, and ask how they're finding their way through the illness.
As part of his regular appearances on The Current, q host Tom Power brings us that age-old debate: is it a Jam, or Not a Jam?
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many construction sites are still open, despite difficulties in maintaining social distancing for workers. We'll hear from the wife of a worker worried about his health, and ask why sites aren't being shut down.