BC Today from CBC Radio British Columbia

B.C.'s role in Canada's energy future was central to a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby Wednesday morning. Provincial affairs reporter Katie DeRosa broke down what was said, and what it signals for this province. The FIFA World Cup is right around the corner for Vancouver, and costs are adding up. We asked our audience to weigh-in on whether hosting the tournament will be worth the expense.

Farmers' market season is in full swing. We asked our audience their favourite local spots, and hear from vendors about the challenges they've seen over the last year.

Some B.C. officials argue the federal government isn't prioritizing the provinces equally, after it struck a deal with Alberta that could pave the way for an oil pipeline to the West Coast. We asked our audience about the role of B.C. in Canada's energy future.

A new report by Quebec Solidaire MNA Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois found that boys are falling behind in school, with some experts saying that starts in kindergarten. We asked our audience what supports boys need in the education system.

From the Sedin twins to the soccer fields, it's been a big week in sports. We'll take a look at the latest from the Canucks, the Whitecaps and the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Daily Hive national sports editor Rob Williams joined the show to take your comments and questions.

Different generations have different attitudes toward the furry friends in their lives. We asked what role pets play in your life as Philip Tedeschi, founder of the Institute for Human-Animal Connection joins the show.

B.C. has expanded the provincial sales tax to certain professional services like accounting, engineering and architecture. We asked our audience to share how this will impact their businesses.

CBC News has dug through nine years of data from B.C. Ferries. Reporter Liam Britten explained what the numbers show about delays, cancellations and which routes are most affected.

Surrey's 5X Fest returns this weekend featuring the best in music and art from B.C.'s South Asian community. 5X Fest executive director Neesha Hothi joins the show alongside Punjabi-Canadian musician GAV to speak about the future of Punjabi music and art in B.C.

Premier David Eby says he wants B.C. to embrace artificial intelligence to generate economic and job growth. But what guardrails need to be in place to protect us from the pitfalls of AI? Tech journalist Andy Baryer joined the show.

B.C. nurses have overwhelmingly voted in favour of job action. B.C. Nurses' Union president Adriane Gear joined the show to discuss what nurses say needs to change and what the next steps could be. Longtime environmental activist and former The Nature of Things host David Suzuki is 90. Ahead of a star-studded birthday celebration, he's in studio to answer all your questions about climate change.

Four Canadians are in quarantine in B.C. after being exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship in South America. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry gave an update and legislative affairs reporter Katie DeRosa broke down the news conference. Travel to the U.S. remains down and new research shows the numbers are even lower than we thought. Jennifer Bettis, research and program manager for the Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University, joined the program. We ask her what would have to change before people go stateside again.

A new sports festival hopes to level the playing field for young athletes with disabilities. We heard more about the OneAbility Games in our second half with event director Andrea Carey, and ask how you can make sports systems in B.C. more accessible for people with different needs.

A new report has found Canadian caregivers are struggling with their own well-being. Published by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, the report says caregivers face immense financial, physical and emotional strain. James Janeiro, director of policy and government relations at the centre, and Brenda Lenahan, executive director of the B.C. Complex Kids Society, joined the program to discuss what caregiver supports should look like.

Mother's Day is Sunday. What kind of flowers do you get your mom? And why are hanging baskets a popular gift? BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter has all the answers and takes your gardening questions.

Mother's Day is just around the corner. So what message do you have for your favourite mother in your life? Podcaster and author Jamie Chai Yun Liew joined the show to talk about her new book, Dandelion, which uncovers the story of a new mom looking to find out what happened to her own mother who mysteriously left when she was young.

A campfire ban for parts of B.C. including the Lower Mainland is now in place, ahead of what could be an intense wildfire season. Thompson Rivers University fire researcher Mike Flanagan joined the show to look at what the summer could bring and what you can do to help prevent wildfires in your community?

The World Health Organization has confirmed three people were evacuated from a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde amid a hantavirus outbreak. We heard what people need to know about the virus.Federal and provincial watchdogs say OpanAI failed to respect Canadian privacy laws when training ChatGPT in Canada. We asked our audience to share their questions about online privacy and security.

The federal government is providing more funding and support to get people working in the trades. We focused on how to get more women to join the industry.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is trying to determine if a grey whale has been hurt after it was struck by a personal watercraft near Stanley Park Monday evening. We asked our audience to weigh in on how we can avoid collisions with wildlife in urban waters.

The Canadian Mental Health Association is focusing on loneliness and making connections for mental health week this year. The CEO of their B.C. division, Jonny Morris, joined the program as we ask our audience how they deal with feeling lonely.

Health Canada has approved two generic versions of Ozempic, which is expected to make the popular medication more affordable. Dr. Akshay Jain joined the show to answer audience questions about the drug.

Some communities in the province have started to implement water use restrictions. Metro Vancouver has already moved into Stage 2. CBC's Johanna Wagstaffe joined the show for more.

Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of Expo '86 in Vancouver. BC Today is joined by two former journalists who covered the World Exposition, Tod Maffin and Bob Mackin, along with former director of media relations for Expo '86, Gail Flitton. We ask our audience to share their memories of the event.

Billionaire Grant Gustavson has submitted an offer to Major League Soccer to move the Whitecaps to Las Vegas. Economist and author of 'Power Play: the Business Economics of Pro Sports', Glen Hodgson, explains how the Vancouver team got to this point.

The weather is warming up, and more people are outside using recreational devices like e-scooters. But is everyone following proper safety protocols? HUB Cycling executive director Rose Gardner joins the program to take your calls.

Soccer leaders from around the globe area gathering in Vancouver for the FIFA congress ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Reporter Job Hernandez breaks down some of the pressure points ahead of the tournament, including Iranian delegates being denied entry to Canada. And we hear from community groups about the excitement and concerns ahead of June.

Lawyers representing the victims of February's mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge have filed lawsuits in the U.S. against OpenAI. Reporter Amelia John broke down the details. The U.K. Parliament has passed legislation that would ban anyone born after 2008 from buying tobacco products — ever. Should Canada do the same? B.C. Lung Foundation president Christopher Lam joined the program to take audience calls.

The Liberal government has released its spring economic snapshot, emphasizing skilled trades recruitment. We asked our audience to weigh in on whether this will encourage more people to enter the industry.

The future of Vancouver Whitecaps FC is up in the air after MLS owners explored relocating the team to Las Vegas at their recent meeting. What would be the impact to fans of the Whitecaps leaving and what effect would losing the team have on youth soccer in B.C.? Former Canadian national team players Carrie Serwetnyk and Jeff Clarke joined the show.

High school and university students are on the summer job hunt. We took advice for summer job seekers with MOSAIC B.C. employment director David Lee and West Coast Centre for Learning founder Kristi Rigg.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced a ban on youth using social media and AI chatbots on Saturday during a speech. Should B.C. follow suit? MediaSmarts director of research Kara Brisson-Boivin joined the program to take your comments.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is launching a Canadian Sovereign Wealth Fund. Bryan Yu, chief economist with Central 1 Credit Union, joined the show to talk about what the fund is and how it will benefit Canadians.

Have you bought a ticket to a concert or a big game lately? How much did it cost? Ontario has passed a law that caps the price of resale tickets to their original face value. Will that make a difference? Should B.C. follow suit? Vass Bednar from the Canadian Shield Institute joined the show to take your calls.

Canada-U.S. trade talks remain at a stalemate. And as the deadline for a review of CUSMA approaches, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is complaining about bans on U.S. liquor in several provinces, including B.C. We talk to B.C. Economic Growth Minister Ravi Kahlon who says the ban will remain. we take your calls with B.C. Restaurant and Foodservice Association president Ian Tostenson on whether B.C.'s ban should remain and whether the Canada-U.S. trade relationship can be mended.

It's National Volunteer Week. What has your volunteering experience meant to you? Volunteer Canada CEO Megan Conway joins the show.

The Grouse Grind reopened for the season this week, thanks to some great weather we've gotten in our region. We're joined by Julia Lipscome, senior production on the Early Edition. She is an avid runner and just ran the mini Vancouver Sun Run on Sunday with her son. She's also training for a marathon this summer.

Do schools and workplaces need to be more aware of trauma among students and staff? Tom Littlewood from non-profit Dan's Legacy joins the show to talk about the impact of trauma in school and the workplace.

'The Globe and Mail' is reporting that Mark Carney's government is eyeing a pipeline route from Alberta to B.C.'s south coast. B.C. and coastal First Nations are saying "no" to a potential route to the north. The Globe's Ottawa Bureau Chief Robert Fife takes us through his reporting and Barry Penner, Chair of the Energy Futures Institute joins the show to take your calls regarding your thoughts on this new route and whether this pipeline idea would face the same opposition.

The condo presale market is plummeting. Can it rebound, or does it need a re-think? Vancouver real estate agent Hasan Juma shares his thoughts on the presale market and takes your calls.

Premier David Eby has backpedalled again on DRIPA. His government will not be introducing legislation on suspending parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Instead, he'll speak to media Monday about next steps. B.C. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee joins the show for his reaction to the controversy, and This is Vancolour podcast host Mo Amir is in studio to take calls on what you think of Eby's leadership on the issue.

A day after their final game, the Vancouver Canucks fired general manager Patrik Allvin. The team ended a bleak season at the bottom of NHL standings. Canucks blogger Lachlan Irvine from Canuck Army joined the show as we asked: Are you a frustrated Canucks fan? What's needed to turn the team around?