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As Canadians lean into the 'Elbows Up' movement, artists are wondering if it could translate into more support for arts and entertainment, as they struggle with costs and studio space. Emmy award-winning choreographer Heather Laura Gray and multi-disciplinary artist Jilian Tolzmann join the show as we ask viewers if they are supporting more Canadian art amid the movement and how we can support artists in B.C.

Some First Nations from across Canada are gathered in Gatineau Que. for the Prime Minister's summit on Bill C-5, meant to fast-track infrastructure projects. B.C. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee explains why many First Nations oppose the legislation.

Federal Court of Appeal has reserved the decision on the order to cull more than 400 birds at an ostrich farm in Edgewood B.C. Animal lawyer Rebeka Breder joins the show to break down the case.

It's the hottest day of the week and the summer heat can bring about or worsen skin conditions. Dr. Harvey Lui, head of the department of dermatology at UBC, joins the show to answer questions about summer skin care.

The deaths of two cyclists in B.C. are highlighting concerns about safety and infrastructure of bikes. Colleen Sparks, cycling advocate and executive director of Capital Bike in Victoria, joins the show to discuss cycling infrastructure in the province.

As summer kicks into high gear, officials are urging caution and preparedness for droughts in B.C. Linda Parkinson, the director of policy, planning and analysis for Metro Vancouver's water services, joins the show to discuss drought awareness.

The search has begun for B.C.'s Best Symbol. CBC's Justin McElroy discusses how his latest bracket will work and the friendly debate he hopes to spark. We ask viewers to chime in with their picks.

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to slap a 35 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods as the two countries continue negotiations to reach some sort of trade agreement. Trump said the tariffs will take effect on Aug. 1, and wrote that he will increase the levies if Canada retaliates. Douglas College political scientist Jovian Radheshwar joins the show as we ask viewers what they make of Trump's recurring tariff threats.

As the cost of living climbs up, many British Columbians are asking about the tipping prompts appearing not just at restaurants, but also at self-serve counters. We dig into tipping culture in B.C. with Sean Grady, general manager at Como Taperia, and Jamie Mah, bartender at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel and host of the podcast Track and Food.

A B.C. report outlines recommendations for public safety at community events following the deadly alleged attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in April. Former minister of public safety and solicitor general Kash Heed discusses the recommendations as we ask viewers about their event safety concerns.

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly delivered a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade to discuss Canada's economic, industrial and security priorities. CBC's Yasmine Ghania breaks down the federal government's key messages.

More people are hosting divorce parties, creating registries and taking "divorcemoons" to mark the life event of separating from their spouses. Olivia Howell, CEO of Fresh Starts Registry, joins the show to explain. We also take audience calls who have are or dealing with divorce.

After years of soaring prices and new builds, Metro Vancouver's condo market is showing signs of strain with projects stalling, sales declining and developers hitting pause. Mortgage broker Jessica Kuan and realtor Ben Kay join the show for a Q&A about the condominium market.

Months after 11-year old Brayden Robbins died while seeking emergency care, his family is renewing calls for drastic improvements to the health-care system, especially pediatric care. B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne joins the show to respond to the calls.Conservative rural health critic Brennan Day wrote a letter to Osborne with recommendations to improve care in response to Brayden's death. He joins the show as we ask viewers about their experiences seeking emergency care.

According to Pain Canada, one in five Canadians live with chronic pain, a condition advocates say is widely misunderstood. Jennifer Honey, a Vancouver-based nurse who lives with chronic pain, and Dr. Norman Buckley, a chronic pain specialist, join the show to answer questions about the condition.

Talks of interprovincial trade barriers continue after Alberta and Ontario signed a memorandum of understanding to ease trade restrictions, but a new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives argues the barriers to trade are "significantly overstated," characterizing the push to ease interprovincial trade to be "largely political theatre." Michele Cadario, executive vice-president of Rubicon Strategies, joins the show as we ask viewers what B.C. would have to sacrifice in order to break down trade barriers.

Canada's electric vehicle mandate requires that 20 per cent of all new vehicles sold in the country are zero-emission ones by next year. With U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, and light-duty vehicles, the CEOs of Canada's big automakers met with Prime Minister Mark Carney to eliminate the mandate. Barry Penner, chair of the Energy Futures Institute, joins the show as we ask viewers if EV mandates should be relaxed.

A small wildfire burning near the Kelowna International Airport placed seven properties under evacuation order. It was initially classified as out-of-control, but the B.C. Wildfire service says the blaze is now being held. CBC's Chris Walker walks us through the events. Rescuers and loved ones of those who went missing from the Texas floods continue to scramble for their search as the death toll rises to at least 82. Paul Edmonds, principal consultant at Red Dragon Consulting, discusses emergency response and preparedness, and the state of B.C.'s emergency response plans.

Americans are celebrating their Independence Day today with 4th of July festivities amid growing political unrest, trade wars and escalating tensions with the international community, including Canada. Don Enos, vice-president of the Blaine Chamber of Commerce in Washington state, gives insight on how businesses are reacting. And we ask viewers where their relationship with the U.S. stands as UBC political scientist Terri Givens joins the show.

BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter joins us to answer your gardening questions.

In 2018, B.C. families were promised a universal $10-a-day child care program by 2028. But B.C. is falling short of that commitment, as waitlists continue to build and less than three per cent of B.C. children have access to the system, according to the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of B.C. The coalition's spokesperson, Sharon Gregson, joins the show.

The City of Victoria is fast-tracking parts of its community safety plan to address "public disorder" in its downtown core, and putting $10.35 million behind it. Meanwhile. Vancouver is investing $5 million in its own public safety plan to address organized crime networks. Gurpreet Singh Johal, a criminologist at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and Eli Sopow, a retired RCMP civilian analyst and University Canada West associate professor, join the show as we ask viewers how safe they feel in their communities.

Applications are now open for B.C.'s publicly-funded in-vitro fertilization program, which will provide up to $19,000 per patient. We take you live as B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne provides updates and details on the program. Penny Blesch, founder of the Fertility Coalition of British Columbia, joins the show to answer questions from viewers as we ask what more can be done for the program.

The Movember Institute of Men's Health has released a national report on the state of men's health in Canada, in it finding that more than 44 per cent of men living in the country will die prematurely from largely preventable causes. Niigaan Sinclair, an Anishinaabe writer, editor, professor and activist and the co-author of the Real Face of Men's Health report, joins the show.

Following U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to end trade discussions with Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney has rescinded the digital services tax in "anticipation of a mutually beneficial comprehensive trade arrangement with the U.S." UBC political scientist Max Cameron and Jairo Yunis of the Business Council of B.C. join the show as we ask viewers how Canada can move forward with trade negotiations after it backed down on the tax.

This Canada Day, we celebrate the diverse cuisines we have in our own backyard. Chef TJ Conwi, owner of Ono Vancouver, and Chef Rocio Valeras, owner of Ruka Cocina, join the show to discuss lesser-known cuisines in Canada.

Robin Esrock, author of The Great Canadian Bucket List, joins the show as we ask viewers about their favourite Canadian travel destinations, amid dwindling interest in U.S. tourism.

CBC News has learned that an explosive device was detonated at the office of B.C. MLA Bowinn Ma Friday, according to an email sent out by legislative security to constituency assistants throughout the province. CBC's Leanne Yu and Katie DeRosa bring the latest developments.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's ending "all discussions on trade with Canada" effective immediately. He says he's pulling back from the bilateral trade discussions because Canada plans to move ahead with its digital services tax (DST), which requires U.S. web giants to pay a special tax on their revenue generated in this country. Douglas College international relations professor Jovian Radheshwar joins the show to break down the state of U.S.-Canada trade relations.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a proposal to build an oil pipeline to B.C.'s north coast could be weeks away, while B.C. Premier David Eby continues to insist the project is speculative, but that he would consider the project if it were privately backed. Sierra Club director of campaigns Shelley Luce joins the show as we ask viewers about where B.C. should stand on pipelines.

Members of Surrey's South Asian community have been raising the alarm about extortion and intimidation threats, including ones allegedly made by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang based in India. Surrey mayor Brenda Locke joins the show to discuss her calls for the federal government to step in.

Content creators are making use of entrepreneurial skills to make their presence online a viable career. Sam Levin, the user behind the influencer Instagram account @omgheysam, discusses the hustle that comes with online content creation.

Surrey city council has approved changes to development permits for three towers, paving the way for hundreds of condos to become rental units. SFU City Program director Andy Yan discusses potential impacts as we ask viewers if other B.C. municipalities should follow suit.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to boosting defence spending to 5 per cent of Canada's GDP by 2035. Carleton University professor of international affairs Michael Manulak joins the show as we ask viewers what they think of the ramped up budget.

High school graduation season is in full swing as students culminate their school years with proms, ceremonies and other celebrations. Port Moody Secondary School principal Andrew Lloyd and two graduating students, Elizabeth Mani and Corrina Cardinal, join the show to talk about the end-of-year excitement.

The City of Vancouver announced a new estimated price tag for hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026. It will now cost between $532 million and $624 million, up from the previous estimate of between $483 million and $581 million. Mario Canseco, pollster and president of Research Co., joins the show as we ask viewers about what they think of the costs of hosting.

Dr. Deborah Money, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UBC, joins the show to talk about improving compassionate care for patients who experience miscarriages.

Federal Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland wrote a letter slamming B.C. Ferries over its decision to award a shipbuilding contract to Chinese state-owned company CMI Weihai Shipywards. She said she was "surprised" the transportation authority was not mandated to have Canadian involvement in procurement. UBC political science professor Stewart Prest joins the show as we ask viewers how Canadians can build capacity for independent industries.

Two people are now confirmed dead following a deadly rockslide at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park. We discuss hiking safety with Sandra Riches, the executive director of B.C. Adventure Smart, and Matthew Massa, a travel and adventure photographer as we ask viewers what precautions they take when hiking.

Gardening columnist Bria Minter takes your gardening questions and shares tips on planting your last crops of the year

National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated every June 21 and is a day to highlight Indigenous voices, diversity and joy. Multi-hyphenate artist and Indigenous network manager Raymond Jordan Johnson-Brown joins the show to tell us about how they celebrate and what the day means to their community.

Nine city councils in B.C.'s Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island are calling on the province to legislate housing as a human right. Vancouver city councillor Sean Orr joins the show to discuss the call led by the B.C. Poverty Reduction Coalition as we ask viewers what it would mean for housing to be a human right.