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    The Last Reality Check

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 2:02


    Thank you for listening to Reality Check  Let's hope that there were a few laughs, a few head shakers, and a few fist pumps along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Authority Doesn't Always Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 1:47


    In the case of the Sihota family vs the City of Vancouver, it seems as though authority definitely did not win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Are You Watching Awards Shows?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 1:34


    Judging from the ratings of Sunday's Golden Globes, it appears not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Live Events Back This Summer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 1:52


    Justin Bieber thinks so ... as tickets have gone on sale for 3 shows in July at the Air Canada Center in Toronto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - PM Trudeau's Vaccine Rollout a Fail

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 1:42


    Despite numerous claims that we're in good shape when it comes to vaccinations, Canada is at the back of the pack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - A Little Payback for City Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 1:38


    A frustrated resident of the Strathcona Park area made a deposit at City Hall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Return Stanley Park to The Way it Was

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 1:49


    The Vancouver Parks Board has plans for another bike lane in Stanley Park, disregarding the petition to restore it to the way it was pre pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Saving Canada's Oldest Forest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 1:51


    Developers want to cut down 2000 year old trees on Vancouver Island.  Common sense dictates otherwise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Is a $1 Million Donation to VPD a Problem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 1:39


    A citizen has donated $1 million to the VPD to assist in policing costs, and some think this is a problem? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Supporting Local Restaurants

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 1:33


    Now more than ever your local restaurants need your support, and the changes they've made just might stick around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Dealing With Covid Fatigue

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 1:44


    We're coming up on a year with Covid-19, and many of us are feeling the effects of lockdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Good Things Happen to Good People ... Sometimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 1:42


    Nice rewards have been handed out for 2 people ... however not always is a reward deserving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Vancouver's Problems Start at The Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 1:47


    An almost unbelievable picture of a new addition to the homeless camp at Strathcona Park leaves one to wonder if Vancouver's Mayor is to blame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Help Needed for Vancouver's Chinatown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 1:44


    High vacancy and low traffic continues to plague Vancouver's historic Chinatown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Pharmacies Gearing Up to Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 1:46


    Is the place where we've traditionally gone for a flu shot the place to get the Covid-19 vaccination? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Moving Out of Vancouver

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 1:50


    Trends in Canadian cities show people moving from city centers to the 'burbs ... and all you have to do is follow Starbucks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Legalizing Drugs Not the Answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 1:50


    Legalizing drugs will do nothing to help solve the opioid crisis in Vancouver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Superbowl Working for The Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 1:29


    The Weekend had all the right moves at the Superbowl halftime show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Superbowl Less Than Super

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 1:49


    Looking back at yesterday's big game, where the entertainment made more of an impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - What to Expect From The Superbowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 1:48


    The big game is Sunday ... and here's a look at what to expect! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Parking Fee a Cash Grab

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 1:38


    Business in Vancouver columnist Kirk Lapointe correctly points out that the proposed City of Vancouver parking fee is nothing more than a cash grab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Reality Check - COV Just Doesn't Listen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 1:51


    The City of Vancouver is seeking input on the development of False Creek, but history shows that the decisions have already been made. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Time to Redact Redacted Documents

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 1:35


    When it comes to public figures on trial, there's nothing more frustrating than the outcome being a bunch of redacted documents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Time to Clean House at City Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 1:47


    From legalizing drugs to new parking permits, Vancouver City Hall needs a shakeup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Reality Check - Mixed Messaging Needs to Stop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 1:34


    It's time for authorities to get on the same page when it comes to their messaging around Covid-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - The Cov-idiots Keep on Coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 1:28


    From vaccine cue jumpers to holding lavish parties, here's a great way to help combat bad behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Jumping the Que

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 1:42


    A Vancouver couple were caught flying to the Yukon to get the Covid-19 vaccine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Wrong Person Big Pension

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 1:40


    Was PM Trudeau star struck when he appointed Julie Payette to the position of Governor General? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Covid Fines - Overdose Crisis - PNE - Tyler Toffoli

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 1:51


    Bruce has quick hits on paying fines for flaunting Covid laws, the overdose crisis in BC, the future of the PNE, and the Canucks big miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - The Rio Theatre a Sports bar?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 1:36


    Different rules for theatres and sports bars have The Rio Theatre's owner putting sports on their big screen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Should Canucks Allow Fans to Games?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 1:51


    Restaurants and theatres have limited capacity, so is it time to allow a limited number of fans to Canuck games? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - The Life of Phil Spector

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 1:55


    Inventor of the 1960's 'The Wall of Sound' and convicted for murder in 2003,  Phil Spector died in prison Saturday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - End is Near for Strathcona Park Campers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 1:32


    Minister David Eby has given a deadline for the removal of tents from Strathcona Park ... but will happen and will it make a difference? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Dead Man Walking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 1:45


    As the Trump presidency winds down, America is facing many questions about its future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Showers for Campers at Strathcona

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 1:32


    Despite vowing to remove the illegal campsite at Strathcona Park, the Parks Board has instead installed bathrooms and showers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Out of Sight ... Out of Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 1:48


    Because the pandemic has kept many Vancouverites at home, many don't experience the persistent troubles still facing the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - NHL Season Kicks off Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 1:46


    Canadian hockey fans have something to look forward to as the NHL kicks off a shortened season Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Prolonging the Agony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 1:51


    As BC and the rest of Canada continue to struggle with Covid-19, looking over at Melbourne Australia, one could argue that we should have had stronger restrictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Criminals Among Those to be Vaccinated First

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 1:42


    You read that right ... criminals are getting the Covid-19 vaccine before most! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - America Truly Embarrassed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 1:38


    The outgoing American President incited a riot yesterday that left a black mark on the USA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - These People Need a Reality Check

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 1:46


    From Ontario's Premier to the guy hosting 12 parties over the holidays, these people need a reality check! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Traveling Politicians Get What They Deserve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 1:50


    As most Canadians hunkered down over Christmas, some Canadian politicians used the break as an excuse for an out of country vacation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Fighting For the Soul of Vancouver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 1:50


    Is a recent story on Seattle's KOMO TV a harbinger of things to come for downtown Vancouver? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - We're Lucky to Live in Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 1:31


    All things considered, there's not a better place to be in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Vancouver's Power 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 1:51


    Who's on ... who's off ... and who barely made the list of Vancouver Magazine's top 50 influencers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - NHL Startup Still Uncertain

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 1:27


    Many questions remain regarding the return on hockey in 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - All Talk no Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 1:48


    The City of Vancouver is all talk and no action as it staggers into 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Supporting the 'Sickness Economy'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 1:41


    While fitness shops were shut down, the BC Government allowed members of the 'Sickness Economy' to continue to operate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - The Best NHL Season in Years?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 1:47


    The pandemic is forcing the NHL to scramble, but it could result in the best hockey we've seen in years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Private Health Care a Burden to No One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 1:51


    As the fight for private health care rages on, what are the negatives to private health care in BC? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reality Check - Price of DTES Hotels a Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 1:31


    The city recently purchased 2 DTES hotels with the provision that the price be kept secret from tax payers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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