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Coronavirus: The New Reality

Episode #1.8 (Season 1, Episode 8)
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In this edition of Coronavirus: The New Reality hosted by Dawna Friesen we look into the growing unrest and protests around anti-Black racism and inequality happening in Canada and around the world and the challenge it poses during a ...See moreIn this edition of Coronavirus: The New Reality hosted by Dawna Friesen we look into the growing unrest and protests around anti-Black racism and inequality happening in Canada and around the world and the challenge it poses during a pandemic. Even before George Floyd was killed, this pandemic was infected by racism. Robin Gill looks into how Asian Canadians have been targeted during COVID-19 and the old wounds being re-opened. David Akin explores the growing debt among Canadian households during COVID-19 and the pending crisis facing many when the benefits end. The summer vacation for many families may be one closer to home than ever before, Mike Drolet looks into how to plan a vacation during a pandemic. Finally, Redmond Shannon explores the growing problem of disposable PPE waste. See less
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Updated Jun 7, 2020
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Jun 7, 2020 (Canada)

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8 cast members
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Dawna Friesen's primary photo
Dawna Friesen
Self - @DFriesenGlobal Self - @DFriesenGlobal   See fewer
Global National (2001)
David Akin's primary photo
David Akin
Self - Reporting (segment 'The Coming Cash Crunch') Self - Reporting (segment 'The Coming Cash Crunch')   See fewer
Global National Weekend (2022)
Preet Banerjee's primary photo
Preet Banerjee
Self - Guest - Personal Finance Commentator Self - Guest - Personal Finance Commentator   See fewer
Million Dollar Neighbourhood (2012)
Mike Drolet's primary photo
Mike Drolet
Self - Reporting @MDroletGlobal (story 'Summer Vacation Plans') Self - Reporting @MDroletGlobal (story 'Summer Vacation Plans')   See fewer
Global News Special: Daily COVID-19 Update (2020)
Robin Gill's primary photo
Robin Gill
Self - Reporting Self - Reporting   See fewer
Global National with Robin Gill (2008)
Carol Liao's primary photo
Carol Liao
Self - Guest - UBC Law Professor Self - Guest - UBC Law Professor   See fewer
Coronavirus: The New Reality (2020)
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Onye Nnorom
Self - Guest - Public Health & Preventive Medicine Specialist Self - Guest - Public Health & Preventive Medicine Specialist   See fewer
Coronavirus: The New Reality (2020)
Redmond Shannon's primary photo
Redmond Shannon
Self - Reporting (story 'PPE Pollution') Self - Reporting (story 'PPE Pollution')   See fewer
Global National with Robin Gill (2008)
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