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Will a cabinet shuffle, steady the NDP ship (0:40) Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Why are so many commercial vehicles failing vehicle inspections? (14:59) Guest: Dave Earle, President and CEO of the B.C. Trucking Association Premier David Eby - Cabinet Shuffle (29:04) Guest: David Eby, Premier of B.C. Scam Watch: What investors need to know about A.I (41:15) Guests: Doug Muir, Director of Enforcement with the B.C Securities Commission Sammy Wu, Manager of Investigations with the B.C Securities Commission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Jen Mackie, owner of Kelly O' Bryans in New Westminster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guests: Doug Muir, Director of Enforcement with the B.C Securities Commission Sammy Wu, Manager of Investigations with the B.C Securities Commission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: David Eby, Premier of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Premier David Eby expected to shuffle cabinet tomorrow (0:40) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Okanagan rider's death prompts calls for safer roads for cyclists (8:45) Guest: Jeff Leigh, President of the Board at HUB Cycling Update on cabinet shuffle (14:06) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief PM Carney doubles down on “Canada First” approach to steel imports (20:19) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa correspondent How is Canada's auto industry navigating (35:27) Guest: Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association Latest update on cabinet shuffle (45:06) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Denis Holton, CKNW Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Angela Marie MacDougall, Executive Director of Battered Women's Support Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
B.C. gives developers a break from soaring building fees (0:33) Guest: Ravi Kahlon, B.C's Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Carney Walks Back Expectations, Says Tariff-Free U.S. Trade Deal Unlikely Under Trump (14:39) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa correspondent The Kits Pool capacity crisis: why is it impossible to book a spot? (24:37) Guest: Jody Vance, CKNW Host Real estate slowdown deepens: Developers slash jobs as projects stall (33:49) Guest: Anne McMullin, President and CEO of the Urban Development Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Darren Blaney, Holmaco First Nation Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Peter Cishecki, Registered Financial Planner and President of the Everything Financial Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blue Hackle Mafia: Ottawa soldiers found operating hateful Facebook group (0:46) Guest: David Pugliese, journalist for the Ottawa Citizen Winning big: B.C. Labour Relations Board greenlights unionization for Amazon workers in Delta (12:56) Guest: Gavin McGarrigle, Western Regional Director at Unifor The first FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets for Vancouver released…at a hefty price (22:26) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Commentary - The professionalization of kids' sports (29:59) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Jesse Miller, Social Media Expert and Founder of Mediated Reality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: John Henderson, Mayor of Sechelt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: David Pugliese, journalist for the Ottawa Citizen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donald Trump strikes back with 35% tariffs on Canadian goods (0:45) Guest: Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief Tsleil-Waututh Nation proposes water guardian program after the death of a 10-year old in a boat crash (10:06) Guest: Jason Hall and Shelley Klassen, parents of Lionel Hall How will Canada respond to Trump's 35% tariff threat? (23:10) Guest: Julian Karaguesian, Lecturer at McGill University's Department of Economics The Wrap - Would you dine at a restaurant operated by an AI chef? (36:36) Plus, does Vancouver have a dog poop problem? Guests: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Jason Hall and Shelley Klassen, parents of Lionel Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Measles cases spike in B.C., urging calls to get vaccinated (0:39) Guest: Dr. Martin Lavoie, Deputy Provincial Health Officer Shots fired at Bollywood star's newly opened Surrey cafe; another case of extortion? (13:06) Guest: Kash Heed, former chief constable of the West Vancouver Police Department, and current Richmond City Councillor Two Conservative leaders. Two leadership reviews (24:34) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Commentary: B.C. Ferries didn't betray Canada— Our broken industrial policy did (37:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Kostas Nikolaou, co-organizer of the Vancouver Greek Summerfest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Guest: Doug Pope, Search Manager with North Shore Rescue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will laneway homes be on the market for Vancouver homebuyers? (0:48) Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City councillor Canada's Housing Minister and former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson in-studio (8:24) Guest: Gregor Robertson, Federal Minister of Housing [UPDATE] Will laneway homes be on the market for Vancouver homebuyers? (23:25) Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City councillor Should garburators be banned from Vancouver homes? (24:40) Guest: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in studio (36:33) Guest: Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Dr. Chloe Robinson, Advisor and Technical Lead of the Ocean Wise Whales Initiative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Rebeka Breder, Animal rights lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Gregor Robertson, Federal Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Michael Geller - President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No clear track for Stanley Park train (0:46) Guest: Laura Christensen, Vancouver Independent Park Board Commissioner & Chair Red card for court dates (9:03) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative reporter Movies of the summer (18:12) Guest: Rick Forchuk - TV Week Magazine Columnist and CKNW Contributor Mark Carney's cutbacks (28:32) Guest: David Akin, chief political correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is Market Volatility versus Real Estate Volatility. What is the difference? * What is the difference between Daily Portfolio Value and your RRSP Value. * When should the Value of either become a concern. * If your house is part of retirement How do you value it. Guest: Peter Cishecki, Registered Financial Planner and President of the Everything Financial Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Made in China, sailed in B.C.? (0:46) B.C. Ferries faces public pressure over its recent decision to award a multi-billion-dollar contract to build four new major vessels to a Chinese shipyard Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative reporter EV availability update (11:56) Clean Energy Canada's recommendations to the federal government's plans to update its ZEV mandate Guest: Rachel Doran, Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada Is this the route to energy security or Environmental trouble? (22:18) Guest: Ellis Ross - Member of Parliament representing Skeena-Bulkley Valley in British Columbia Teachers vs. Tate: Who's shaping young minds? (34:00) Guest: Luc Cousineau - co-director of research at the Canadian Institute for Far-Right Studies and faculty at Dalhousie University in Halifax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two common themes in retail right now: extra value and Canadian content - A reflection of where we are as a country: many customers afraid of job loss due to the trade war and looking to spend less and a heightened sense of patriotism and buy-Canadian Guest: Bruce Winder - Retail analyst and Author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The City of Vancouver is considering lowering the speed limits on minor streets from 50 km/h to 30 km/h in an effort to save lives Guest: Grant Gottgetreu - Former traffic cop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can Richmond City Council get Mayor Brodie to cap his own salary? (0:36) Guest: Kash Heed, Richmond City Councillor City of Victoria commits $10 million into public safety (12:03) Guest: Marianne Alto, Mayor of Victoria Vancouver City Councillor aims to drastically reduce traffic fatalities with ambitious plan (24:02) Guest: Lucy Maloney, OneCity Vancouver City Councillor The Wrap - Should Canada tariff hot vacation spots for Americans (36:09) Plus, should Metro Vancouver be reducing speeds down to 30km/h on minor streets? Guests: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Lucy Maloney, OneCity Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
B.C.'s ballooning deficit: could it hit $17 billion (0:48) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Is it time for a hard salary cap on local politicians? (12:35) Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor Is Canada's dairy market and supply management at the mercy of Donald Trump? (28:30) Guest: Sylvain Charlebois - Professor and Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Are foreign investors the answer to Vancouver's struggling housing industry? (37:38) Guest: Andy Yan, Urban Planner, Associate Professor in Urban Studies and Director of the City Program at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Don Drummond, Fellow-In-Residence with the C.D Howe Institute, Stauffer-Dunning Fellow and Adjunct Professor at the School of Policy Studies at Queen's University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Andy Baryer - Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Rebeka Breder, Animal Rights Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Canada pushing projects forward at the expense of First Nations feedback? (0:46) Guest: Robert Phillips, First Nations Summit Political Executive, and member of the Tsq'escen'[Ch- kess - ken] Canim Lake Indian Band of the Secwepemc Nation Will gas prices continue to drop for your summer road trips? (13:28) Guest: Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy LNG Canada's first cargo sets sail for Asia (21:37) Guest: Christy Clark, former Premier of B.C. B.C Ferries bans broken EVs on tow trucks: a huge inconvenience or a safety hazard? (38:30) Guest: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Christy Clark, former Premier of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Josie Osborne, B.C.'s Minister of Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drex Has Issues: Let adults be adults; why can't we drink alcohol in all parks? Guest: Drex, Corus Radio Broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest host Charis Hogg in for Jas Johal What would it take to revitalize downtown Vancouver's nightlife scene? (0:18) Guest: Alan Goodall, owner of Aura nightclub U.S/Canada trade talks back on the table as PM Carney drops proposed digital tax (14:38) Guest: David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent Canada Day 2025: What are Canadians most proud about? (28:27) Guest: Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company Why won't having a Crown corporation to build affordable housing in Canada work? (36:14) Guest: Renaud Brossard, Vice President of Communications at the MEI Transit fares increase this July; effective funding or another blow to your wallet? (47:15) Guest: Denis Agar, Executive Director for Movement [Metro Vancouver Transit Riders] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices