BC Today is where British Columbians connect on issues facing their lives and their community. Every week day at noon PT and 1pm MT, BC Today host Michelle Eliot delves into the top story for the province.

A new poll by Angus Reid found that three in five British Columbians believe the B.C. Supreme Court decision affirming Aboriginal title rights on a section of Richmond land will harm the relationship between Indigenous groups and the rest of the province. Jon Roe, a researcher associate with the Angus Reid Institute, joins the show to discuss the findings.Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, head of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, joins the show to discuss how uncertainty over the court ruling could impact reconciliation efforts.

Sleep doctor Dr. Najib Ayas, the medical director of UBC's sleep program, joins the show to discuss sleep strategies, habits and the science behind a good night's rest.

The B.C. government is considering changes to the province's graduated driver's licensing program next year to eliminate the second road test to get a full Class 5 licence. That means new drivers would not need to take a second road test to get rid of their 'N' decal. B.C. Conservative and Richmond Centre MLA Hon Chan, the opposition critic for ICBC, says eliminating the second test would make roads less safe. He joins the show alongside Vision Zero volunteer Mihai Cirstea.

B.C. Premier David Eby says the province will push ahead with broadcasting its anti-tariff ads to American audiences, despite threats of further retaliation from U.S. President Donald Trump. Diamond Isinger, a political strategist and former advisor of Canada-U.S. relations to the prime minister's office, joins the show to discuss anti-tariff strategy.

NBA head coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier were arrested last Thursday along with dozens of others in a massive mafia-linked gambling investigation.Authorities say one scheme focused on insider sports betting and another on rigged poker games tied to the Mafia,to steal millions from victims over a number of years. The CBC's Katie Nicholson breaks it down for us and former Canadian Olympian and co-chair on campaign to Ban Ads for Gambling.

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

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will terminate trade talks with Canada over an ad sponsored by the Ontario government that featured Ronald Reagan's 1987 radio address warning of the consequences of trade barriers. Now, B.C. Premier David Eby says B.C. will create its own ad targeting Trump's tariff policies. B.C. jobs minister Ravi Kahlon takes viewers' calls as he discusses the province's planned ads and its response to the latest setback in the trade war. Laura Jones, the CEO of the Business Council of B.C., joins the show to discuss whether or not Canada should fight back harder in response.

A new report by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says Vancouver saw a decline in the construction of multiplexes and townhomes in recent years, compared to other major Canadian cities. The report calls this type of housing the "missing middle," referring to middle-density housing that includes townhouses, row homes and low-rise apartments. CMHC deputy chief economist Tania Bourassa-Ochoa joins the show to break down the report. Former Vancouver city councillor Gordon Price joins the show as we ask viewers if they feel more middle density housing is needed in their community.

According to ICBC data, cars turning right on red lights are three times more likely to cause a pedestrian collision than other actions at intersections. Former city planner Sandy James and transportation engineer Souzan Sadaat join the show to break down the debate on whether or not cities should do away with right turns on red.

CBC News obtained a letter penned by high-ranking members of the B.C. Conservative Party calling on leader John Rustad to resign, which comes amid ruptures in the party's movement and high-profile exits. CBC's Katie DeRosa breaks down the details of the letter. UBC political scientist Stewart Prest joins the show to discuss the future of the B.C. Conservatives as we ask viewers if they feel Rustad should step down.

The Toronto Blue Jays edged out a 3-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the ALCS, advancing to the World Series for the first time in 32 years. They face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. Chris Pritchett, coach of the UBC Thunderbirds baseball team, joins the show to recap the game's highlights and what the historic win means for Blue Jays fans. We ask the audience about their favourite baseball moments.

The federal government will table legislation this week aiming to crack down on crime, including implementing bail reform. It's a move B.C. mayors have called for, arguing repeat offenders keep returning to the community. Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West and defence lawyer Rob Dhanu join the show to discuss the effectiveness of the bail reform legislation.

Monica Li, cosmetic and medical dermatologist in Vancouver, answers your questions about cosmetic procedures.

Richmond mayor Malcolm Brodie is holding an info session for property owners impacted by Cowichan Tribes court decision that grants the First Nation land title. Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group negotiator Robert Morales and Indigenous resource lawyer Merle Alexander join the show to discuss

We devote the whole hour to discussing youth unemployment and the challenges young job seekers face as some industries lean on artificial intelligence. CBC's Ali Pitargue breaks down what is known about the extent of AI's impact on youth unemployment and how it could be playing a role in post-secondary graduates' struggle to find entry-level job opportunities. Three experts in the field, Flourish Career Consulting coach Yulia Gracheva, The White Hatter instructor Brandon Laur, and MOSAIC B.C. director of employment David Lee, join the show to discuss how young job seekers are adjusting to the shifting job market.

As the fall sports season gets into full swing, advocates are raising concerns about the behaviour of parents on the sidelines of the arena or in locker rooms. Scott Rintoul, the host of the Better Sports Parents podcast, discusses sport parenting as we ask viewers what can be done to encourage parents to behave better during games.

Surrey police say Kap's Cafe, a business owned by Indian celebrity Kapil Sharma, was hit with bullets for a third time, and that the incident is believed to be extortion-related. Jinny Sims, Swift 1200 AM radio host and former NDP MLA for Surrey-Panorama, joins the show to discuss public safety measures in B.C.

Meta has introduced new restrictions that prevent teen users from accessing content that is rated higher than PG-13. The limit will stop teenagers from following certain accounts and will ensure they aren't recommended posts that "encourage potentially harmful behaviours." Technology analyst and journalist Carmi Levy joins the show to discuss the measures as we ask viewers if these limits work.

The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping to score a win in the best-of-seven ALCS series against the Seattle Mariners. CBC reporter and Blue Jays fan Chad Pawson and Mariners fan Daniel Carroll discuss what is at stake for both teams.

The United States has placed an additional 10 per cent tariffs on lumber Canada exports to them. They include a global tariff of 10 per cent on all softwood lumber and timber entering the U.S., on top of the 35 per cent duty already in place. Some finished wood products, like cabinets, vanities and upholstered furniture, are also being hit with a 25 per cent tariff with a further increase coming Jan. 1. Kurt Niquidet of the B.C. Lumber Trade Council joins the show to discuss the struggles faced by B.C.'s forestry sector as we ask viewers what these new tariffs mean for the industry.

BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter discusses ingredients from your garden you could use for Thanksgiving dinner, he joins us for the full hour to take audience questions.

Israel and Hamas come to an agreement on the first phase of a ceasefire deal for Gaza. CBC reporter J.P. Tasker joins the show with the latest and what Canada's potential role in the future of Gaza.

The provincial government is allowing Vancouver voters to determine the future of the Vancouver Park Board. CBC Municipal Affairs reporter Justin McElroy explains the story and we get reaction from Park Board Board Chair and Commissioner Laura Christensen.

Home chef Marianne Smeaton talks about her appearance on Master Chef Canada and about her favourite fall comfort foods ahead of Thanksgiving weekend.

A road rage incident in North Vancouver has sent one person to hospital and another into police custody. Atlas Driving School instructor Sean McDonald joins the show to talk about how to deal with road rage. We also talk to registered psychotherapist and author of The Rise of Rage, Julie A. Christiansen, and lawyer Kyla Lee, who will discuss what the law says about road rage.

Staffing shortages continue to take a toll on B.C. emergency rooms, with the Delta ER forced to close last weekend. Delta Mayor George Harvie said his municipality plans to pursue opening its own urgent and primary care centres. He joins the show. Colleen Anderson, the Mayor of Sicamous, discusses how her city operates its own medical clinic.

Prime Minister Mark Carney paid a visit to Washington, D.C., and met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the ongoing trade war. Trump said Canada will walk away from the meeting "very happy." Douglas College political scientist Jovian Radheshwar joins the show to analyze what came out of the two leaders' meeting as we ask viewers if they think B.C. is benefiting from these talks. There was no mention of the forestry sector at the Oval Office news conference, as Canadian softwood lumber faces a 35 per cent duty, with another 10 per cent being added on Oct. 14. John Brink, president and CEO of Brink Forest Products in Prince George, discusses B.C.'s stakes in the Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.

The fall sitting for the B.C. Legislature has begun, this time returning with four parties and two Independents. From the U.S. trade war to the proposed pipeline from Alberta, the B.C. government faces a multitude of issues on the agenda, while each of the parties face their own challenges, including caucus ejections and new leadership. Three former MLAs and a B.C. Conservative strategist will make up a panel discussing the provincial government's agenda. They are: former leader of the B.C. Green Party Sonia Furstenau, former B.C. United Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier, former B.C. NDP Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Katrina Chen, and B.C. Conservative strategist Allie Blades. Members of the BCGEU are rallying at the legislature as the labour dispute continues. CBC's Kathryn Marlow goes live in Victoria to break down the state of negotiations. And, Research Co. president Mario Canseco joins our second half of the show to discuss the fall session. He released a new poll detailing approval ratings for each of the B.C. parties. We ask viewers about how they think the parties should navigate the upcoming sitting and what the government needs to prioritize.

Some single game tickets for the FIFA World Cup went on sale this week as fans clamour for the best deal. We ask viewers if they are getting excited for the tournament and if they are looking to buy tickets. CBC's Zameer Karim and former Spice Radio host Mankiran Aujla discuss the tournament's build-up, among other exciting developments in B.C. sports such as the Whitecaps' and Blue Jays' momentum in their respective seasons.

Ontario Liberal MP Marie-France Lalonde will introduce a private members' bill next week proposing Canada end the practice of changing clocks twice a year, calling daylight saving time "outdated" in a press conference yesterday with sleep experts. Andrey Pavlov, a finance professor at Simon Fraser University, discusses how abandoning daylight saving time could affect businesses.

About 2,500 newly built condos are sitting unsold and empty in Metro Vancouver, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. It says the number is double what it was last year. Brendon Ogmundson, chief economist for the B.C. Real Estate Association, discusses the state of B.C.'s condo market.

The Government of Alberta is moving forward with its proposal to build a bitumen pipeline to B.C.'s northern coast, as B.C. Premier David Eby stresses the project still does not have a private sector backer. Andrew Gage, a staff lawyer at West Coast Environmental Law, joins the show to break down how each province is approaching the project, and we ask viewers what they make of the pipeline plan.

The Alberta government plans to develop and submit a formal application to the federal Major Projects Office for a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest coast of British Columbia. We take that presser live and ask listeners to share their thoughts.

Animal rights activist and environmentalist Dr. Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91. We're joined by B.C. based biologist and author Alexandra Morton and ask viewers to reflect on her legacy and activism.

B.C. has appointed former Vancouver mayor and provincial chief coroner Larry Campbell to work on "improving the quality of life" in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood. Michael Vonn, CEO of the PHS Community Services Society, discusses what approaches are needed in the neighbourhood, while longtime Vancouver reporter and urban affairs journalist Frances Bula joins the show to break down how Campbell's history in Vancouver could play out in managing issues in the Downtown Eastside.

Tuesday is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Joshua Conrad, a digital artist with Stó:lō and Nlaka'pamux ties, will discuss his work bringing Indigenous art to public spaces.

Canada Post workers are back on the picket lines after the federal government announced changes to the postal service Thursday. It's the second postal strike after workers went off the job last November, having been without a collective agreement since May 2023. Small business owner Audrey Wong, who owns Living Lotus Chocolate in Vancouver, joins the show as we ask listeners their thoughts on the strike this time around.

BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter joins to take listeners' questions and share some advice on moving plants from outdoors to indoors as we head into cooler months.

The federal government announced a modernization plan for Canada Post Thursday, including allowing the mail service to end all home deliveries. The announcement comes as workers push for higher wages and Canada Post reports record financial losses. University of Manitoba labour studies professor Adam King takes your calls on the future of the mail service.

As we near the end of the first month of the school year, we look at how students are doing with back-to-school anxiety. We speak to Mercedes Sobers from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto and Neha Shivhare, executive leadership instructor from SFU's continuing studies program, on how students can manage mental health challenges now that school's back in session.

Health Canada is one of the global health organizations pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump's adminitration's claims that the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy is linked to autism. We're joined by a scientific researcher, and a parent with lived experience with autism to take audience calls.

The Surrey-Cloverdale MLA was kicked out of caucus Monday afternoon by the party's leader John Rustad. He joins us to explain why. Then Political science instructor at Camosun College Daniel Reeve joins to breaks the story down and take audience calls.
