Ontario Morning Podcast - Friday January 7, 2022 - Categories Via RSS |
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- Publication Date |
- Jan 07, 2022
- Episode Duration |
- 00:46:05
Most COVID rapid tests recommend swabbing the nose, but some health experts say collecting a throat sample may yield more accurate results for detecting the Omicron variant. Dasantila Golemi-Kotra, a microbiologist tells us more.
Winter weather presents its challenges, like staying safe behind the wheel. Colder temperatures and snow can create potentially dangerous driving conditions. Tommy Sauve, Safety, Training and Operations Supervisor for the City of Cornwall, shared tips for navigating the winter roads.
Scheduled to have surgery? Got an appointment for a procedure? Well, if it's not urgent, there's a good chance it just got cancelled. We talked about the impact of scrapping these yet again with Dr. Chris Simpson.
When the leaves fall and snow blankets the bush, it is easier to spot a fiery coloured cardinal. So, although many people prefer to hibernate at home during the colder months, there are plenty of sights outdoors, in wider nature... Kevin Callan, who is an outdoor enthusiast joined us to discuss some fun you can find in the wild this winter.
Overnight temperatures are expected to drop into the double digits. That means warming centres are preparing for an influx of people seeking shelter from the cold. There is a new facility in Orillia and we learn how they're preparing.
There's a new cooking show from Peterborough that really puts the spotlight on local. It features local celebrities, local producers and it's even shot in the director's home in Peterborough. Chad Maker joined us to talk about his show Questionable Taste.