TORONTO’S VACCINE ROLLOUT & VACCINATING RESIDENTS OVER 80

On yesterday’s Fight Back, Ontario’s Chief Coroner and Coordinator of the Provincial Outbreak Response told Libby that each public health unit will play an instrumental role in the planning and rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines. So, what will that look like here in the City of Toronto. And, how will Toronto Public Health work alongside the province to make sure vaccinations get done smoothly? And, Amit details the potential challenges that older residents over the age of 80 may face in accessing the vaccine. And, what happens if they are homebound? Earlier in the week, Gen. Rick Hillier announced that this age group is now going to be prioritized as part of phase one. Our experts weigh in on the latest.

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Fire Chief Matthew Pegg, currently acting as the city’s head of emergency management during the COVID-19 pandemic followed by Dr. Amit Arya, a palliative care physician.

SNOWBIRDS ON GETTING VACCINATED ABROAD
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As homebound Canadians anxiously await their turn to get vaccinated amid an agonizingly slow rollout from Ottawa, we’ve been hearing from a number of our Snowbird listeners who have already been getting the shot. A couple of them phone in today to share their experience of getting the vaccines.

Jane Brown is joined by two Ontario Snowbirds: Suzanne from Mexico, and Sue Allison who is in Arizona.

FORD GOVERNMENT’S GREENBELT PLANS
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The Ford government has plans to expand the Greenbelt around the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Ontario Municipal Affairs Minister, Steve Clark, will be holding public consultations for 60 days starting Wednesday. Mike weighs in on the latest announcement and whether this conflicts with the province’s infrastructure plans like the GTA 413 highway.

Jane Brown is joined by Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario.