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- What the Tom Wilson fine says about the NHL and what the league should do about it
Tuesday, May 11th 2021
Notorious NHL tough guy Tom Wilson found himself at the centre of more controversy when he was fined, but not suspended, for violations on the ice in a game against the New York Rangers. The $5,000 penalty for the Washington Capitals forward sparked a brawl-filled rematch, but also plenty of criticism of how the league dealt with the whole incident Postmedia National Sports columnist Scott Stinson joins Dave to discuss the how the league handles frequent flyers, whether Wilson’s kind of play has a place in the NHL, and how they can do better to address similar on-ice incidents in the future. Background reading: The NHL took a pass on punishing Tom Wilson. Did it honestly expect the New York Rangers to do the same? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- What's behind Alberta's tough new measures to tame COVID-19
Thursday, May 6th 2021
Alberta has been battered by the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a case rate higher than any U.S. state or Canadian province. And after weeks of pressure, and various smaller measures, Premier Jason Kenney announced a host of new restrictions this week to try to flatten the curve. Lisa Johnson, who covers provincial politics for the Edmonton Journal, walks us through the new measures, why they’re being brought in now, and the presser Kenney is facing from people both in favour of and opposed to new restrictions. Background reading: Alberta K-12 students to move online, patios and salons closed, fines increased under new COVID-19 measures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Why Canada is getting an investigation into sexual misconduct in the military six years after the last one
Tuesday, May 4th 2021
Amid growing pressure to address allegations of sexual misconduct in the Canadian Forces, the federal government announced an external review of how the military handles these cases. The announcement follows high-profile allegations against current and former high-ranking soldiers in the Canadian Forces, including the former Chief of Defence Staff National Post Political reporter Christopher Nardi joins the show to discuss why we’re getting a review now, what the review will address, and whether we’ll see meaningful change, or if this review will wind up like past investigations into the culture of our military. Background reading: Yet another review of sexual misconduct in Canadian military assailed as ‘cruel’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Canada suspends passenger flights from India and Pakistan
Wednesday, April 28th 2021
As a horrible second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic ravages India, there has been pressure on the Trudeau government to enact travel measures to prevent further spread of variants in Canada. In response to that pressure the government announced a ban on direct flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days. But did it come too late to make a difference? Toronto Sun reporter Bryan Passifiume joins Dave to discuss what the ban covers, why it’s important to keep an eye on COVID hotspots, and whether there are any gaps in the plan. Background reading: Canada suspends passenger flights from India, Pakistan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- CFL eyes return to play with fans in the stands
Monday, April 26th 2021
The Canadian Football league has unveiled a bold plan for a return to play this year after missing the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the start of the season has been pushed back later into the summer, the league is eyeing games with fans in the stands, and the latest Grey Cup Ever. Postmedia national sports writer Dan Barnes joins Dave to discuss the plan, why having in-person attendance is crucial to the league, and whether it can survive another lost season. Background reading: Canadian Football League plans 14-game season starting Aug. 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices