Concern over the coronavirus is growing and Canadians are being told to stay home if they're under the weather. But that's left some workers without paid sick leave feeling stuck.
Plus, the Netflix dating show Love Is Blind has viewers glued to their screens. We break down what makes reality shows about strangers falling in love so appealing.
And, if you l ... Show More
Apr 2020
The Current Weekly is on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve decided to put the podcast on hiatus for the time being. In the meantime, you can find full episodes of The Current, and some of our most engaging conversations, over in our main podcast feed.
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Mar 2020
Meditate, ditch the news & call your friends: How to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic
One of America's first COVID-19 patients, Christy Karras, shares her experience of the disease — and Canadians in the thick of self-isolation offer some tips for coping.
And, as more of us hunker down at home, some believe it's the perfect time to start a new project, but others ... Show More
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Mar 2020
As COVID-19 upends Canadian lives, these helpers are lending a hand to those in need
From coast to coast, Canadians are banding together in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Facebook groups are popping up to organize grocery runs, and a group of med students are offering free babysitting to front-line health workers. We hear why.
But while many Canadians are ... Show More
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Mar 2021
A Nursing Home’s First Day Out of Lockdown
The Good Shepherd Nursing Home in West Virginia lifted its coronavirus lockdown in February.For months, residents had been confined to their rooms, unable to mix. But with everybody now vaccinated, it was finally time to see one another again.We share some of the relief and joy a ... Show More
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