The <a href="https://globalnews.ca/coronavirus/">novel coronavirus</a> outbreak continues to spread, with more than 150 cases verified in Canada, including <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/6670203/sophie-gregoire-trudeau-coronavirus-positive/">Sophie Gr&eacute;goire Trudeau</a>, the prime minister's wife. Cases have been reported in more than 115 countries around the world.&nbsp; <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/6671996/coronavirus-hoarding/">Panic buying</a> has also set in, as stores sell out of hand sanitizer, toilet paper and canned goods. On this episode of This Is Why, we continue our two-part series looking at the biological and psychological aspects of COVID-19, and how perhaps the biggest challenge in facing a pandemic is in our own heads. Contact: Adam Toy - <a href="https://twitter.com/Adam_Toy">@Adam_Toy</a> on Twitter Dave McIvor - <a href="https://twitter.com/d_mac1519">@d_mac1519</a> on Twitter This is Why - <a href="https://twitter.com/ThisIsWhy">@ThisIsWhy</a> on Twitter Email us - <a href="mailto:thisiswhy@globalnews.ca">thisiswhy@globalnews.ca</a> Guests: <a href="https://www.drsteventaylor.com/">Dr. Steven Taylor</a>, professor and clinical psychologist at UBC &amp; author of &ldquo;The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the next global outbreak of infectious disease&rdquo; <a href="https://www.ucalgary.ca/microinfect/mody">Dr. Chris Mody</a>, head of the department of Microbiology, Immunology &amp; Infectious Diseases at the University of Calgary

The novel coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, with more than 150 cases verified in Canada, including Sophie Gr&eacute;goire Trudeau, the prime minister's wife. Cases have been reported in more than 115 countries around the world.&nbsp; Panic buying has also set in, as stores sell out of hand sanitizer, toilet paper and canned goods. On this episode of This Is Why, we continue our two-part series looking at the biological and psychological aspects of COVID-19, and how perhaps the biggest challenge in facing a pandemic is in our own heads. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Dr. Steven Taylor, professor and clinical psychologist at UBC &amp; author of &ldquo;The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the next global outbreak of infectious disease&rdquo; Dr. Chris Mody, head of the department of Microbiology, Immunology &amp; Infectious Diseases at the University of Calgary

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Containing Coronavirus part 2 - The psychology of pandemics

The <a href="https://globalnews.ca/tag/coronavirus/">novel coronavirus</a> outbreak continues to spread, with more than <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/6627505/coronavirus-covid-canada-timeline/">30 cases verified in Canada</a> and cases in more than 80 countries around the world.&nbsp; On this episode of This Is Why, we begin a two-part series looking at the biological and psychological aspects of COVID-19. Contact: Adam Toy - <a href="https://twitter.com/Adam_Toy">@Adam_Toy</a> on Twitter Dave McIvor - <a href="https://twitter.com/d_mac1519">@d_mac1519</a> on Twitter This is Why - <a href="https://twitter.com/ThisIsWhy">@ThisIsWhy</a> on Twitter Email us - <a href="mailto:thisiswhy@globalnews.ca">thisiswhy@globalnews.ca</a> Guests: <a href="https://www.ucalgary.ca/microinfect/mody">Dr. Chris Mody</a>, head of the department of Microbiology, Immunology &amp; Infectious Diseases at the University of Calgary <a href="https://www.drsteventaylor.com/">Dr. Steven Taylor</a>, professor and clinical psychologist at UBC &amp; author of &ldquo;The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the next global outbreak of infectious disease&rdquo;

The novel coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, with more than 30 cases verified in Canada and cases in more than 80 countries around the world.&nbsp; On this episode of This Is Why, we begin a two-part series looking at the biological and psychological aspects of COVID-19. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Dr. Chris Mody, head of the department of Microbiology, Immunology &amp; Infectious Diseases at the University of Calgary Dr. Steven Taylor, professor and clinical psychologist at UBC &amp; author of &ldquo;The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the next global outbreak of infectious disease&rdquo;

Containing Coronavirus part 1 - Getting to know COVID-19

<a href="https://globalnews.ca/tag/steve-vogelsang/">Steve Vogelsang</a> was a beloved member of Winnipeg's media who went on to instruct journalism students in the art of telling news. Leaving Manitoba's capital started a <a href="https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/from-sportscaster-to-journalism-instructor-to-bank-robber-567889492.html">downward spiral</a> for him, ending in the robbery of six banks in <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/6008739/former-winnipeg-tv-anchor-sentenced-to-18-months-in-alberta-for-bank-robberies/">Alberta</a> and <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/5133758/former-broadcaster-steve-vogelsang-bank-robberies/">Saskatchewan</a>, and serving time in the Drumheller Institution. On this episode of This Is Why, we look at what led Vogelsang to stick up banks in Canada's Prairies, and how that affected his legacy among a significant cohort of journalism students and journalists. Contact: Adam Toy - <a href="https://twitter.com/Adam_Toy">@Adam_Toy</a> on Twitter Dave McIvor - <a href="https://twitter.com/d_mac1519">@d_mac1519</a> on Twitter This is Why - <a href="https://twitter.com/ThisIsWhy">@ThisIsWhy</a> on Twitter Email us - <a href="mailto:thisiswhy@globalnews.ca">thisiswhy@globalnews.ca</a> Guest: <a href="https://twitter.com/DoubleEmMartin">Melissa Martin</a>, reporter-at-large, Winnipeg Free Press <a href="https://twitter.com/BrettMegarry">Brett Megarry</a>, co-host of "The Start with Mackling, Megarry and McNabb" and "The Couch Potatoes" on 680 CJOB

Steve Vogelsang was a beloved member of Winnipeg's media who went on to instruct journalism students in the art of telling news. Leaving Manitoba's capital started a downward spiral for him, ending in the robbery of six banks in Alberta and Saskatchewan, and serving time in the Drumheller Institution. On this episode of This Is Why, we look at what led Vogelsang to stick up banks in Canada's Prairies, and how that affected his legacy among a significant cohort of journalism students and journalists. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter This is Why - @ThisIsWhy on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guest: Melissa Martin, reporter-at-large, Winnipeg Free Press Brett Megarry, co-host of "The Start with Mackling, Megarry and McNabb" and "The Couch Potatoes" on 680 CJOB

Steve Vogelsang: from sportscaster to teacher to robber

The Wet&rsquo;suwet&rsquo;en protests over the Coastal GasLink pipeline have captured the attention of Canada, with support protests popping up from coast to coast. In this episode of This Is Why, we get some <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/background-wetsuweten-nation-coastal-gaslink-dispute-david-khan">background</a> on why, despite an existing agreement with some members of the northern B.C. First Nation, opposition remains and how history with the Canadian government plays a role. Contact: Adam Toy - <a href="https://twitter.com/Adam_Toy">@Adam_Toy</a> on Twitter Dave McIvor - <a href="https://twitter.com/d_mac1519">@d_mac1519</a> on Twitter Email us - <a href="mailto:thisiswhy@globalnews.ca">thisiswhy@globalnews.ca</a> Guest: <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_Khan">David Khan</a>, Indigenous rights constitutional lawyer.

The Wet&rsquo;suwet&rsquo;en protests over the Coastal GasLink pipeline have captured the attention of Canada, with support protests popping up from coast to coast. In this episode of This Is Why, we get some background on why, despite an existing agreement with some members of the northern B.C. First Nation, opposition remains and how history with the Canadian government plays a role. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guest: David Khan, Indigenous rights constitutional lawyer.

Wet’suwet’en protests and the history between Canada and its First Nations

Addiction to drugs and alcohol afflicts an estimated one-fifth of Canadians, including Elliot Hudson, a former addictions counsellor. In this episode of This Is Why, Jane Gerster joins the show to discuss Elliot's life, his struggles with addiction and his struggles with the justice system. Contact: Adam Toy - <a href="https://twitter.com/Adam_Toy">@Adam_Toy</a> on Twitter Dave McIvor - <a href="https://twitter.com/d_mac1519">@d_mac1519</a> on Twitter Email us - <a href="mailto:thisiswhy@globalnews.ca">thisiswhy@globalnews.ca</a> Guest: <a href="https://twitter.com/Jane_Gerster">Jane Gerster</a>, national features report, Global News. Read her <a href="http://globalnews.ca/news/6426798/alcoholic-prison-elliot/">full story</a> on Elliot's life.

Addiction to drugs and alcohol afflicts an estimated one-fifth of Canadians, including Elliot Hudson, a former addictions counsellor. In this episode of This Is Why, Jane Gerster joins the show to discuss Elliot's life, his struggles with addiction and his struggles with the justice system. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guest: Jane Gerster, national features report, Global News. Read her full story on Elliot's life.

Elliot's Addictions

<a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/6485516/black-history-month-juneteenth/">Juneteenth</a> is an unofficial national holiday in the United States for African Americans, coast to coast. But the events that followed their &ldquo;second independence day&rdquo; would go on to shape the Canadian Prairies. In this episode of This Is Why, we look at an important day for Black History Month and ask what Juneteenth has to do with Canadian history and why Canadians should know about the holiday celebrated in 46 states. Contact: Adam Toy - <a href="https://twitter.com/Adam_Toy">@Adam_Toy</a> on Twitter Dave McIvor - <a href="https://twitter.com/d_mac1519">@d_mac1519</a> on Twitter Email us - <a href="mailto:thisiswhy@globalnews.ca">thisiswhy@globalnews.ca</a> Guests: <a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/alley-wilson/">Alley Wilson</a>, multimedia producer, Globalnews.ca <a href="http://contacts.ucalgary.ca/info/sw/profiles/232-295">David Este</a>, professor, University of Calgary "<a href="https://vimeo.com/257364347">We Are The Roots</a>" documentary, created by David Este and Jenna Bailey

Juneteenth is an unofficial national holiday in the United States for African Americans, coast to coast. But the events that followed their &ldquo;second independence day&rdquo; would go on to shape the Canadian Prairies. In this episode of This Is Why, we look at an important day for Black History Month and ask what Juneteenth has to do with Canadian history and why Canadians should know about the holiday celebrated in 46 states. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Alley Wilson, multimedia producer, Globalnews.ca David Este, professor, University of Calgary "We Are The Roots" documentary, created by David Este and Jenna Bailey

Black History Month, Juneteeth and the end of slavery

The Alberta government, led by Jason Kenney, vowed to fight a war of words to defend the province&rsquo;s oil and gas industry. Dubbed the Canadian Energy Centre, the so-called energy war room has had a rocky first month, full of public gaffes. In this episode of This Is Why, we ask where the Canadian Energy Centre made their public mistakes and what they could have done differently. Contact: Adam Toy - <a href="https://twitter.com/Adam_Toy">@Adam_Toy</a> on Twitter Dave McIvor - <a href="https://twitter.com/d_mac1519">@d_mac1519</a> on Twitter Email us - <a href="mailto:thisiswhy@globalnews.ca">thisiswhy@globalnews.ca</a> Guests: <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanTMallen">Sean Mallen</a>, communications specialist <a href="https://twitter.com/maxfawcett">Max Fawcett</a>, freeelance journalist and former editor of Alberta Oil magazine

The Alberta government, led by Jason Kenney, vowed to fight a war of words to defend the province&rsquo;s oil and gas industry. Dubbed the Canadian Energy Centre, the so-called energy war room has had a rocky first month, full of public gaffes.In this episode of This Is Why, we ask where the Canadian Energy Centre made their public mistakes and what they could have done differently. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Sean Mallen, communications specialist Max Fawcett, freeelance journalist and former editor of Alberta Oil magazine

The Canadian Energy Centre's debut

Just before Christmas 1987, a young woman left <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/6416857/baby-abandoned-parking-lot-calgary-finds-birth-parents/">'Baby Mary'</a> in a Calgary parking lot and walked away. Thirty years later, the <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/6453992/christmas-eve-baby-found-calgary-charges/">same events</a> played out in the same city. In this episode of This Is Why, we ask why someone would abandon a baby and whether an abandoned baby would want to be reunited with their birth parents. Contact: Adam Toy - <a href="https://twitter.com/Adam_Toy">@Adam_Toy</a> on Twitter Dave McIvor - <a href="https://twitter.com/d_mac1519">@d_mac1519</a> on Twitter Email us - <a href="mailto:thisiswhy@globalnews.ca">thisiswhy@globalnews.ca</a> Guests: Teanna Elliot a.k.a. "Baby Mary" Dr. Jessica Shaw, assistant professor, University of Calgary

Just before Christmas 1987, a young woman left 'Baby Mary' in a Calgary parking lot and walked away. Thirty years later, the same events played out in the same city. In this episode of This Is Why, we ask why someone would abandon a baby and whether an abandoned baby would want to be reunited with their birth parents. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Teanna Elliot a.k.a. "Baby Mary" Dr. Jessica Shaw, assistant professor, University of Calgary

Baby Mary and abandoned babies

Hockey is a game thousands of Canadians love to watch and play every day. But <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/6415316/ontario-court-awards-700k-rec-hockey-player-head-injury-body-check/">one hit in a 2012 beer league hockey game ended up costing one man $700,000 and the other man his way of life</a>. In this episode of This Is Why, we ask why rec league hockey players across Canada should care about what happened in an Ontario courtroom, because what happens on the ice doesn't always stay on the ice. Contact: Adam Toy - <a href="https://twitter.com/Adam_Toy">@Adam_Toy</a> on Twitter Dave McIvor - <a href="https://twitter.com/d_mac1519">@d_mac1519</a> on Twitter Email us - <a href="mailto:thisiswhy@globalnews.ca">thisiswhy@globalnews.ca</a> Guests: <a href="https://twitter.com/kwinjurylawyer">Joseph Cescon</a>, partner, McLeish Orlando LLP Lori Lopez, executive director, <a href="http://carhahockey.ca/">Canadian Adult Recreational Hockey Association</a>

Hockey is a game thousands of Canadians love to watch and play every day. But one hit in a 2012 beer league hockey game ended up costing one man $700,000 and the other man his way of life. In this episode of This Is Why, we ask why rec league hockey players across Canada should care about what happened in an Ontario courtroom, because what happens on the ice doesn't always stay on the ice. Contact: Adam Toy - @Adam_Toy on Twitter Dave McIvor - @d_mac1519 on Twitter Email us - thisiswhy@globalnews.ca Guests: Joseph Cescon, partner, McLeish Orlando LLP Lori Lopez, executive director, Canadian Adult Recreational Hockey Association

Recreational hockey and the changing face of on ice injuries

We live in a confusing world&hellip; so if you&rsquo;ve ever stopped and asked yourself WHY something matters, we&rsquo;re here to help. Every week Adam Toy and Dave McIvor will ask one big question and uncover the answer to help you truly understand what&rsquo;s going on around you. They''l try to get to the bottom of the issue by chatting with experts, journalists and even folks directly involved. They may not have all the answers to climate change, world politics or the economy BUT you can join them on this weekly expedition as we get you some straight answers.

We live in a confusing world&hellip; so if you&rsquo;ve ever stopped and asked yourself WHY something matters, we&rsquo;re here to help. Every week Adam Toy and Dave McIvor will ask one big question and uncover the answer to help you truly understand what&rsquo;s going on around you. They''l try to get to the bottom of the issue by chatting with experts, journalists and even folks directly involved. They may not have all the answers to climate change, world politics or the economy BUT you can join them on this weekly expedition as we get you some straight answers.

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Gary Haupt, 69, said he was fired as the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre Santa Claus in Penticton, B.C., because of what mall management considered to be inappropriate photos he posted on social media. Gary joined Niki Reitmayer to give his side of the story... If you enjoy the&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-is-why/id1393063560?mt=2">This is Why</a>&nbsp;podcast, please take a minute to rate it on&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-is-why/id1393063560?mt=2">Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</a>or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvZmRjMmFkMTMtZDE5OS00ZTk3LWIyZGItYTU5MzAwY2I2Y2MyL2VjYTcxMTM2LTM3N2YtNGE4Yy05OWExLWE4ZWUwMTVjM2M1NS9mYzlkMjdiYy1lNGM2LTQ2NjQtOWU0ZC1hOGVlMDE1ZDMxNmUvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M%3D">Google Podcasts</a>, tell us what you think and please tell a friend about the show. Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/thisiswhy">@thisiswhy</a> Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thisiswhy@curiouscast.ca">thisiswhy@curiouscast.ca</a>

Gary Haupt, 69, said he was fired as the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre Santa Claus in Penticton, B.C., because of what mall management considered to be inappropriate photos he posted on social media. Gary joined Niki Reitmayer to give his side of the story... If you enjoy the&nbsp;This is Why&nbsp;podcast, please take a minute to rate it on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts&nbsp;or&nbsp;Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and please tell a friend about the show. Twitter:&nbsp;@thisiswhy Email:&nbsp;thisiswhy@curiouscast.ca

The Bad Santa speaks out

Jon Hedican lost his son to fentanyl in 2017. Now, he would like the B.C. Coroner&rsquo;s Service to change the way they labeled his son's death to reflect the new terminology. Also, we remember the life of Canadian musician John Mann.

Jon Hedican lost his son to fentanyl in 2017. Now, he would like the B.C. Coroner&rsquo;s Service to change the way they labeled his son's death to reflect the new terminology. Also, we remember the life of Canadian musician John Mann.

A toxic drug supply killed John’s son

Mental health, parenting, losing your hair...these are all aspects of cancer treatment we don't always talk enough about and this is why. If you enjoy the&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-is-why/id1393063560?mt=2">This is Why</a>&nbsp;podcast, please take a minute to rate it on&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-is-why/id1393063560?mt=2">Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</a>or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvZmRjMmFkMTMtZDE5OS00ZTk3LWIyZGItYTU5MzAwY2I2Y2MyL2VjYTcxMTM2LTM3N2YtNGE4Yy05OWExLWE4ZWUwMTVjM2M1NS9mYzlkMjdiYy1lNGM2LTQ2NjQtOWU0ZC1hOGVlMDE1ZDMxNmUvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M%3D">Google Podcasts</a>, tell us what you think and please tell a friend about the show.

Mental health, parenting, losing your hair...these are all aspects of cancer treatment we don't always talk enough about and this is why. If you enjoy the&nbsp;This is Why&nbsp;podcast, please take a minute to rate it on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts&nbsp;or&nbsp;Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and please tell a friend about the show.

Mental Health and Cancer

This is why a man from Wolfville, Nova Scotia was inspired to write a song about his hometown. If you enjoy the&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-is-why/id1393063560?mt=2">This is Why</a>&nbsp;podcast, please take a minute to rate it on&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-is-why/id1393063560?mt=2">Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</a>or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvZmRjMmFkMTMtZDE5OS00ZTk3LWIyZGItYTU5MzAwY2I2Y2MyL2VjYTcxMTM2LTM3N2YtNGE4Yy05OWExLWE4ZWUwMTVjM2M1NS9mYzlkMjdiYy1lNGM2LTQ2NjQtOWU0ZC1hOGVlMDE1ZDMxNmUvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M%3D">Google Podcasts</a>, tell us what you think and please tell a friend about the show. Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/thisiswhy">@thisiswhy</a> Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thisiswhy@curiouscast.ca">thisiswhy@curiouscast.ca</a>

This is why a man from Wolfville, Nova Scotia was inspired to write a song about his hometown. If you enjoy the&nbsp;This is Why&nbsp;podcast, please take a minute to rate it on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts&nbsp;or&nbsp;Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and please tell a friend about the show. Twitter:&nbsp;@thisiswhy Email:&nbsp;thisiswhy@curiouscast.ca

A song for small-town Canada

This is why First Nations and volunteers are feeding grizzly bears in rural British Columbia. Pictures of a mother bear and her cubs were snapped by a wildlife photographer that appeared to show the trio looking emaciated. It revealed to the general&nbsp;public what locals already knew - the bears were starving due to lack of salmon. Ernest Alfred from Swanson Island Fish Farm Occupation explains why.

This is why First Nations and volunteers are feeding grizzly bears in rural British Columbia. Pictures of a mother bear and her cubs were snapped by a wildlife photographer that appeared to show the trio looking emaciated. It revealed to the general&nbsp;public what locals already knew - the bears were starving due to lack of salmon. Ernest Alfred from Swanson Island Fish Farm Occupation explains why.

Humans Are Feeding Grizzly Bears

“This Is Why” is a weekly Global News original podcast that delves into Canada’s biggest news stories with a young and curious audience in mind. Complemented by original reporting, expert interviews, social reaction, and unique storytelling, this podcast is for anyone interested in going beyond the headlines to learn more about complicated stories. CKNW Radio Producers John O’Dowd and Niki Reitmayer strive to answer difficult and sometimes controversial questions, giving their listeners unique insight into the stories that matter most to Canadians.

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