The Jon McComb Show

A lot of people are stuck at home with extra time on their hands and what better way to unwind and forget about everything going on right now than getting your hands dirty! Guest: Carson Arthur, garden guru. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Empty store shelves from panic-buying continue to be an issue across Canada, but we’ve been told repeatedly that our supply chains are strong. Guest: Mustafa Koc, professor at the Department of Sociology at Ryerson University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been asking about the plan to protect residents of the Downtown Eastside for weeks and finally have some answers. A safe supply of drugs has been secured, in an effort to mitigate the impact of the opioid crisis. Guest: Donald MacPherson, Executive Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An update from Ottawa on the response to the COVID-19 crisis Guest: Global National reporter Abigail Bimman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making Cents of the Market: This is Making Cents of the Markets with Senior Vice President & Sr. Portfolio Mgr at Raymond James Lori Pinkowski. As always if you have any questions you can contact her team directly at 604-915-LORI or visit pinkowski.ca. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite instructions for people worried they have COVID-19 to call 8-1-1, BC paramedics are reporting that three-quarters of the calls they’re receiving right now are related to the coronavirus.  Guest: Troy Clifford president of Ambulance Paramedics of BC and Emergency Dispatchers of BC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest:  Carla Qualtrough, federal minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are now new standards in effect for BC construction sites to help prevent contact and the spread of COVID-19. Guest: Mike McKenna, Executive Director of the BC Construction Safety Alliance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandatory 14-day quarantines now in effect for anyone entering Canada, the only exemption of course being for those essential service workers who cross the border for work everyday. Guest: Dave Earle, President of BC Trucking Association See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The employment laws in Canada can be complex when it comes to layoffs and compensation, and COVID-19 may present a new set of challenges we’ve never seen before. Guest: Jennifer Mathers McHenry, employment lawyer and founder of Mathers McHenry and Co in Toronto See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Trudeau is scheduled to video conference with G20 nations to coordinate international efforts to combat COVID-19. Guest: David Akin, Global News chief political correspondent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1 - Toronto’s Ryerson University has taken it upon themselves to build a tool that lets people fact check claims about COVID-19. Guest: Anatoliy Gruzd, Canada Research Chair in Social Media Data Stewardship and Director of the Social Media Lab at Ryerson University. Chapter 2 - March is Fraud Prevention Month...however this March is a whole new ballgame for scammers! Chapter 3 -  Metro Vancouver mayors are calling on the province for better support for renters and landlords.  Will the money come? Guest: Mike Hurley, Burnaby Mayor. Guest: Richard Zussman, Global News reporter Chapter 4 -  We look at how to keep kids safe online as we all adapt to this new world of online learning during the COVID-19 crisis? Guest: Signy Arnason, Associate Executive Director - Canadian Centre for Child Protection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Metro Vancouver mayors are calling on the province for better support for renters and landlords.  Will the money come? Guest: Richard Zussman, Global News reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Metro Vancouver mayors are calling on the province for better support for renters and landlords. Guest: Mike Hurley, Burnaby Mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toronto’s Ryerson University has taken it upon themselves to build a tool that lets people fact check claims about COVID-19. Guest: Anatoliy Gruzd, Canada Research Chair in Social Media Data Stewardship and Director of the Social Media Lab at Ryerson University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1 - A Liberal bill on coronavirus that would give the government the power to spend and tax without parliamentary approval, is seeing some pushback. Guest: Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief for Global News and Host of The West Block Chapter 2 - As Canadians across the country adjust to health officials' calls to work from home and avoid large groups, many are turning to online purchasing to bridge the gap. Guest:  Jon Hamilton, General Manager of Communications at Canada Post.  Chapter 3 -  There will only be a fraction of the usual number of MP’s in the House of Commons when they meet today to vote on a stimulus package to address the global COVID-19 pandemic. Guest: Dan Albas, Conservative MP for Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola. Chapter 4 - The Provincial government is making a major funding announcement to mitigate the financial impacts of COVID-19. Guest: Carole James, Provincial Finance Minister Chapter 5 - AND As the provincial government blows up their budget in an attempt to cushion the blow of COVID-19, the Business Council of BC is predicting that it could shrink our economy over 10%.  Guest: Jock Finlayson, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the BC Business Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the provincial government blows up their budget in an attempt to cushion the blow of COVID-19, the Business Council of BC is predicting that it could shrink our economy over 10%.  Guest: Jock Finlayson, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the BC Business Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Provincial government is making a major funding announcement to mitigate the financial impacts of COVID-19. Guest: Carole James, Provincial Finance Minister See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There will only be a fraction of the usual number of MP’s in the House of Commons when they meet today to vote on a stimulus package to address the global COVID-19 pandemic. Guest: Dan Albas, Conservative MP for Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

View From Victoria: A local look at politics from the Provincial capital.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and Province Columnist Mike Smyth, break down the big headlines of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.