Montreal nurse Naveed Hussain contracted COVID-19 in hospital while working sixteen hour days and ended up being put out of action for two months. Listen to his story of recovery, what he learned about the virus from the experience, and his les

The Reality for an Infectious Diseases Physician During COVID

Jul 14th, 2020 12m 37s

Dr. Susy Hota is the Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at the University Health Network. When the pandemic hit Toronto's hospitals, it was her and her team's job to protect their hospital from an outbreak amongst its patients

Local Businesses Save Frontline Couple’s Wedding

Jul 7th, 2020 18m 31s

Toronto nurse Samantha and her fiance, long-term care worker Kwame thought that the pandemic had spoiled their wedding plans. But when they applied to a contest hosted by the Toronto Wedding Collective, a team of local business owners stepped i

How Organizers Protected Protestors While Marching Against Racism

Jun 30th, 2020 18m 16s

On June 5th, over 8000 people marched in Ottawa, Canada against anti-Black racism and police brutality. The protest was organized by No Peace Until Justice, a team of young activists who made it their number one priority to keep the people who

Traditional Beaders Bring Their Yukon Community Together

Jun 23rd, 2020 13m 15s

Living in a small town can be isolating, especially during a pandemic, but some communities come together stronger than ever. In Dawson City, Yukon, Kyla Popadynec and Jackie Olson brought together a group of traditional beaders, both experienc

Doctor Captures Her Emergency Room in Pictures

Jun 16th, 2020 16m 33s

What does an emergency department look like in the middle of a pandemic? How does everyone prepare? What is the emotional toll? Many are lucky enough not to experience it firsthand. But for emergency room doctors, nurses, staff, and patients...

How a Choir of Women Physicians Brought Thousands Together with Song

Jun 9th, 2020 15m 21s

In April, Voices Rock Medicine, a choir of entirely women physicians, released a video of them singing "We Rise Again" by Leon Dubinsky while physically distanced. Since then the video has been seen by hundreds of thousands around the world. He

A Husband And Wife's Plan for a Surprising Home Entrance

1 Jun 4th, 2020 15m 13s

We meet husband and wife Debi and Tyler from Toronto. They share how Debi, Nurse and Shelter Manager, must enter their home to protect the her immunocompromised husband, Tyler, and their two kids. But it’s not as straightforward as it seems…Hos

Giving Long-term Care Residents the Gift of Virtual Connection

1 Jun 4th, 2020 13m 4s

Carl Abellana was in his final year of his nursing degree when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Working part-time at a long-term care home, he took the initiative to help the residents connect with family all over the country using phone and video ca

How a Nurse and Songwriter Put the Pandemic Into Poetry

1 May 26th, 2020 19m 37s

On the first episode of Notes From the Frontline, hear the incredible story of Emma Cloney, a Winnipeg nurse and singer-songwriter who put her feelings about the pandemic into words. Within minutes, her words were shared with thousands of peopl

Coming Soon: Notes From The Frontline

May 18th, 2020 1m 28s

Coming soon on Entertainment One’s Podcast Network, Notes From The Front Line. Each week we highlight a remarkable story from frontline workers and the people supporting them. From funny, to heart-warming, to empowering – listen to the stories

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