The Daily Jack: Recent Episodes
Jack Dion
In this final episode, Jack is talking about the shooting at a fed ex facility in Indianapolis, New COVID-19 case numbers in Canada and Ontario, delays in shipments for vaccines, people denying the vaccine ending up in ICU, and the risk of the vaccine in pregnant women.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/8-dead-in-shooting-at-fedex-facility-in-indianapolis-police-1.5389900
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canada-sets-new-single-day-record-with-9-561-covid-19-infections-1.5389801
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/vaccine-ramp-up-still-plagued-by-delays-uncertain-deliveries-1.5389378
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/ont-doctor-admits-3-covid-19-patients-to-icu-after-they-turned-down-vaccines-1.5389713
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/canadian-obstetricians-call-on-feds-to-prioritize-those-who-are-pregnant-for-vaccines-1.5389766
In this episode, Jack is talking about the new COVID-19 case number record in Canada, the Johnson and Johnson vaccine closer to Canada, and vaccine frustration.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canada-just-had-its-worst-week-ever-for-new-covid-19-cases-1.5388127
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/feds-plan-to-push-ahead-with-j-j-vaccine-procurement-despite-u-s-pause-1.5387642
In this episode, Jack is talking about the officer responsible for shooting Daunte Wright possibly being charged, the reaction to the reported blood clot in Canada from AstraZeneca, the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, and Atlantic Canada travel bubble.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/decision-expected-on-charges-for-minnesota-cop-who-shot-black-motorist-1.5386693
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/doctors-message-for-anyone-worried-by-blood-clot-news-they-re-good-vaccines-1.5386623
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canada-closely-watching-u-s-pause-of-j-j-covid-19-vaccine-over-rare-blood-clots-1.5385626
https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/atlantic-bubble-bursts-less-than-one-week-before-planned-reopening-1.5386088
In this episode, Jack is talking about the Daunte Wright shooting, crowded ICUs, snowbirds returning to Canada, and the end of the NHL Trade Deadline.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/more-clashes-in-minnesota-after-police-shoot-kill-black-man-1.5385095
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/ontario-s-hard-hit-icus-aren-t-just-running-out-of-beds-but-also-doctors-and-nurses-1.5384974
https://www.nhl.com/news/trade-deadline-blog-2021-coverage/c-323557238
In this episode, Jack is talking about the 1 million shots being delivered to Canada in the next week, Canada surpassing the U.S in COVID case numbers per capita, the protests in Montreal and the NHL Trade Deadline.
https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/rioters-set-fires-smash-windows-in-old-montreal-curfew-protest-1.5383436
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canada-to-get-1-million-vaccine-doses-this-week-with-only-pfizer-delivery-scheduled-1.5383586
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canada-is-outpacing-u-s-for-new-covid-19-cases-per-capita-1.5383072
https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/boomer-morning/april-12-deadline-day/
In this episode, Jack is talking about the vaccine rollout in Canada, how the United States still has a larger infection rate and vaccination rate than Canada, and a preview of the NHL Trade Deadline on Monday.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/provinces-not-sitting-on-covid-19-doses-national-vaccine-logistics-lead-says-1.5379908
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/covid-19-infections-still-hitting-u-s-worse-than-canada-despite-vaccination-gap-1.5379963
https://www.spectorshockey.net/2021/04/nhl-rumor-mill-april-9-2021/
In this episode, Jack is talking about a delay in the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccines, vaccines for people under the age of 19, possible ketchup shortages between Canada and the U.S, and the beginning of The Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/delay-between-doses-expected-to-be-less-than-4-months-as-supply-increases-vaccine-panel-1.5377639
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/children-and-covid-19-vaccines-what-you-need-to-know-1.5378668
https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/ketchup-manufacturers-say-canada-in-the-clear-as-shortage-grips-u-s-1.5378173
https://golf.com/news/2021-masters-leaderboard-round-1-live-updates-scores/
In this episode, Jack is talking about unclaimed vaccination appointments, the vaccine in relation to Ramadan, and the blind bidding on houses and the unsustainable housing market.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/vaccination-no-shows-why-are-thousands-of-appointments-going-unfilled-1.5377278
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/is-it-ok-to-get-covid-19-shot-if-you-re-fasting-during-ramadan-1.5376608
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/calls-grow-to-end-blind-bidding-to-cool-red-hot-housing-markets-across-canada-1.5377233
In this episode, Jack is talking about the indictments in Iran over the shooting of a Ukrainian passenger plane, vaccine stigma among those with obesity, and the NCAA men's basketball championship.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/iran-prosecutor-says-10-indicted-for-ukraine-plane-shootdown-1.5375836
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/obesity-stigma-could-have-some-people-putting-off-early-covid-19-shots-advocates-1.5372009
https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ncaa-championship-2021-score-baylor-routs-gonzaga-as-bears-win-first-national-title-end-zags-perfect-season/live/
In this episode, Jack is talking about the extra stress of Tax season, a possible prisoner swap with the two Michaels, the Screen Actors Guild awards, and the college basketball national championship with history on the line.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/tricky-tax-season-shaping-up-as-canadians-weigh-pandemic-benefits-and-income-loss-1.5374388
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/canadians-warming-to-prisoner-swap-with-china-split-on-balancing-budget-nanos-survey-1.5373984
https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/schitt-s-creek-takes-home-two-sag-awards-for-final-season-performances-1.5374397
https://www.si.com/gambling/2021/04/05/ncaa-mens-tournament-championship-betting-preview
In this episode, Jack is talking about the vaccine limbo being played, working from home, and an update on the two Michaels.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/what-does-the-astrazeneca-pause-mean-for-young-canadians-who-already-got-one-dose-1.5371573
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/is-hormonal-birth-control-a-factor-in-developing-astrazeneca-linked-blood-clots-experts-say-it-s-unlikely-1.5371877
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canadians-working-from-home-during-pandemic-report-productive-longer-work-weeks-statcan-1.5371949
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/kovrig-and-spavor-receive-virtual-consular-assistance-for-first-time-since-trials-began-1.5371670
In this episode, Jack is talking about the emergency brake being pulled and all of Ontario going into a shutdown and the most recent shooting in California.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/shooting-at-california-office-building-kills-4-including-child-1.5370883
https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-expected-to-announce-month-long-provincial-shutdown-on-thursday-sources-say-1.5370752
In this episode, Jack is talking about an update on vaccine shipments to Canada and the continued Derek Chauvin trial.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/pfizer-moves-up-vaccine-delivery-with-5m-more-doses-coming-in-june-1.5368025
In this episode, Jack is talking about General Hilliard leaving the Vaccine Task Force, a hint at lockdown, the Derek Chauvin trial, and the AstraZeneca vaccine.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/witness-describes-seeing-floyd-slowly-fade-away-at-chauvin-trial-1.5367617
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/the-astrazeneca-vaccine-blood-clots-and-vipit-what-you-need-to-know-1.5367509
In this episode, Jack is talking about the attack in North Vancouver, the Suez Canal, and fake negative COVID tests.
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/suspect-charged-with-2nd-degree-murder-in-north-vancouver-library-stabbings-1.5365794
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/ship-partially-refloated-but-still-stuck-in-suez-canal-1.5366139
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/30-travellers-caught-with-fraudulent-covid-19-test-results-cbsa-says-1.5365721
In this episode, Jack is talking about the CERB/EI benefits and those trying to take advantage of them, the unfortunate normalcy of seeing daily COVID death numbers, and the variants of concern.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/after-500m-of-double-cerb-payments-made-investigation-needed-into-fraud-ag-1.5362115
In this episode, Jack is talking about the NBA Trade Deadline in which Norman Powell was traded and Kyle Lowry was not and the NHL allowing their quarantine into Canada to move to 7 days instead of 14.
https://www.nba.com/news/report-raptors-trade-norman-powell-to-blazers
In this episode, Jack is talking about employees getting time off to get the COVID vaccine and the incident in which an NHL referee Tim Peel left his microphone on at the wrong time.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/tim-peel-incident-says-role-game-management/
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/low-wage-workers-should-get-paid-time-off-to-get-covid-19-vaccine-advocates-1.5359291
In this episode, Jack is talking about the number of COVID vaccines that have been administered in Canada and the alleged sexual assault charges against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.
https://www.wkar.org/post/current-sports-march-23-2021-realities-deshaun-watson-allegations-ncaa-sweet-16-set
In this episode, Jack is talking about no verdict in the Michael Korvig case in Beijing, the rising numbers of COVID-19 and the first Canadian game postponed in the NHL.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/canadian-michael-kovrig-goes-on-trial-in-china-on-spying-charges-1.5356469
https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/nhl-postpones-oilers-canadiens-game-after-two-habs-added-to-covid-19-list-1.5357802
In this episode, Jack is talking about the secret trials in China for the two Michaels, the variants of concern for COVID-19, the beginning of March Madness, and his sports podcast The J.O.A.T Show.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/china-concludes-espionage-trial-of-michael-spavor-behind-closed-doors-1.5353506
In this episode, Jack is talking about the U.S sending AstraZeneca vaccines to Canada and Atlantic Canada's travel bubble.
In this episode, Jack is talking about the massacre shootings in Atlanta, the two Michael's imprisonment, and his TV/Movie podcast Popinions.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/here-s-what-we-know-about-the-atlanta-spa-shootings-that-left-8-dead-1.5350363
In this episode, Jack is back to talk about the AstraZeneca vaccine, the two Michaels, and COVID vs Royals.
In this episode, Jack is talking about his personal sports podcast, the upcoming march madness tournament, the Oscar nominations, the Grammy awards, and the Churches decision on same-sex unions.
https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2021
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55063626
In this episode, Jack is talking about the CRA lockout, Olympic athletes getting the vaccine, and a personal celebration.
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2021/03/accounts-locked-on-february-16.html
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/mar/11/tokyo-olympic-games-china-committee-offers-vaccines-athletes
In this episode, Jack is talking about the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic taking over his world.
In this episode, Jack is talking about the possible third wave, pandemic fatigue, the close to a year anniversary, and the NHL deal to broadcast on ESPN in the United States.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31039351/nhl-back-espn-7-year-multiplatform-deal
In this episode, Jack is talking about the royal response to the Meghan Markle/Prince Harry interview, the need for a monarchy, the empty governor-general spot, and The Weeknd's Juno Nominations.
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a35781523/royal-family-queen-elizabeth-reaction-prince-harry-meghan-markle-oprah-interview/
https://junoawards.ca/nominees/
In the debut episode of the Daily Jack our host Jack Dion is talking about the Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Interview, the NBA All-Star Game, and the ease of restrictions in the Toronto-Peel Region of Non-essential businesses.
https://www.cp24.com/entertainment-news/harry-and-meghan-s-interview-intensifies-criticism-of-uk-royal-family-1.5337823?cache=zyujtxhn
https://www.nba.com/allstar/2021