Amanda Galbraith fills-in for Evan Solomon. 

On today's show: 
We hear listeners' thoughts on the warning from Dr. Theresa Tam about the new variants and whether the government's COVID-19 messaging is getting through to Canadians.
Amy Go, President of the Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice, discusses the dramatic rise in anti-Asian hate crimes since the start of the pandemic. 
Wendy Knight, executive director of Sea Turtle Inc. conservation centre, talks about the turtles being saved from the snowstorm in Texas. 
Richard Berthelsen, CTV’s Royal expert, discusses how Prince Harry and Meghan will officially not be returning to their royal duties. 
Jim Facette, the executive director of Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums, talks about the struggles zoos in Canada are facing due to the pandemic. 


Blaine Penner explains how he survived an avalanche on a southeastern B.C. slope in the Kootenays. 

Amanda Galbraith fills-in for Evan Solomon.&nbsp;
On today's show:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>We hear listeners' thoughts on the warning from Dr. Theresa Tam about the new variants and whether the government's COVID-19 messaging is getting through to Canadians.</li>
<li>Amy Go, President of the Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice, discusses the dramatic rise in anti-Asian hate crimes since the start of the pandemic.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Wendy Knight, executive director of Sea Turtle Inc. conservation centre, talks about the turtles being saved from the snowstorm in Texas.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Richard Berthelsen, CTV&rsquo;s Royal expert, discusses how Prince Harry and Meghan will officially not be returning to their royal duties.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Jim Facette, the executive director of Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums, talks about the struggles zoos in Canada are facing due to the pandemic.&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Blaine Penner explains how he survived an avalanche on a southeastern B.C. slope in the Kootenays.&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>

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We cover all of the current affairs you need to know and feature the biggest newsmakers in Canada and around the world. The show is hard-hitting, bold, surprising, and will bring you strong opinions and touching experiences. Extraordinary stories are told here.

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Canada's top doctor says more restrictions needed to stop COVID variants

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Free For All Friday features top talent across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. 

This week's show is hosted by Mark Towhey and features panelists Sean Vanderklis, co-host of One Dish One Mic which airs in Niagara, London and Windsor, and Bob Richardson, senior counsel at National Public Relations and a former Ontario Liberal chief of staff.

Topics:
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap for a convicted arms dealer. Does this set a bad precedent?
The RCMP has suspended a contract awarded to a company with ties to the Chinese government. Why do we continue to do business with China?
An Ontario hospital is considering hiring unvaccinated nurses and health-care workers to combat a staffing shortage. Thoughts on this? 
Marit Stiles is set to be the next Ontario NDP leader after being the only candidate in the race. Meanwhile, the Ontario Liberals are courting Green leader Mike Schreiner for party leadership. Is it time for new political parties?
Oxford Dictionaries names 'goblin mode' its word of the year. Have you ever used this term? 
Are you watching the new Harry and Meghan documentary?

Free For All Friday features top talent across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. 
This week's show is hosted by Mark Towhey and features panelists Sean Vanderklis, co-host of One Dish One Mic which airs in Niagara, London and Windsor, and Bob Richardson, senior counsel at National Public Relations and a former Ontario Liberal chief of staff.
Topics:
<ol>
<li>WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap for a convicted arms dealer. Does this set a bad precedent?</li>
<li>The RCMP has suspended a contract awarded to a company with ties to the Chinese government. Why do we continue to do business with China?</li>
<li>An Ontario hospital is considering hiring unvaccinated nurses and health-care workers to combat a staffing shortage. Thoughts on this? </li>
<li>Marit Stiles is set to be the next Ontario NDP leader after being the only candidate in the race. Meanwhile, the Ontario Liberals are courting Green leader Mike Schreiner for party leadership. Is it time for new political parties?</li>
<li>Oxford Dictionaries names 'goblin mode' its word of the year. Have you ever used this term? </li>
<li>Are you watching the new Harry and Meghan documentary?</li>
</ol>

Free For All Friday

Mark Towhey hosts. He takes your calls about Brittney Griner's release and speaks with Declan Hill, an investigative academic and journalist specializing in the study of organized crime, international issues, and international sports.

On today's show: 
Eric Alper, a publicist, music expert and radio host, on the death of the key change in music. 
Overhyped v. Underplayed Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin.
Stephen Woodland, president of the The Royal Canadian Numismatic Association, on the Mint unveiling a new toonie with a black outer ring in memory of the Queen.
Riskin It All with Dan Riskin, CTV science and technology specialist.

Mark Towhey hosts. He takes your calls about Brittney Griner's release and speaks with Declan Hill, an investigative academic and journalist specializing in the study of organized crime, international issues, and international sports.
On today's show: 
<ul>
<li>Eric Alper, a publicist, music expert and radio host, on the death of the key change in music. </li>
<li>Overhyped v. Underplayed Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin.</li>
<li>Stephen Woodland, president of the The Royal Canadian Numismatic Association, on the Mint unveiling a new toonie with a black outer ring in memory of the Queen.</li>
<li>Riskin It All with Dan Riskin, CTV science and technology specialist.</li>
</ul>

Canada's top doctor says more restrictions needed to stop COVID variants

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