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    The latest on the Bella Coola grizzly attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 54:19


    The latest on the Bella Coola grizzly attack (0:59) Plus, how to stay safe when encountering a bear? (6:42) Guest: Karly McMullen, Communications Specialist for Wildsafe B.C. The Week That Was in Politics (15:56) Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Can the Whitecaps topple LA at MLS Cup Western conference semifinals? (30:46) Guest: Axel Schuster, CEO and Sporting Director of the Vancouver Whitecaps The Wrap: Should Vancouver implement pay-to-use public bathrooms? (38:29) Plus, should there be harsher consequences for fans who ambush celebrities? Guests: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Steven Chang, Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Wrap: Should Vancouver implement pay-to-use public bathrooms?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 14:19


    Plus, should there be harsher consequences for fans who ambush celebrities? Guests: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Steven Chang, Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is $240 million in new trades training enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 18:03


    Guest: Chris Gardner, President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Week That Was in Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 16:32


    Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Could Alberta get a pipeline to B.C.'s north coast? Former federal energy minister speaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 12:52


    Guest: Jonathan Wilkinson, Liberal MP for North Vancouver, and former federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Should Vancouver remove baby changing tables due to vandalism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 47:24


    Should Vancouver remove baby changing tables due to vandalism? (0:46) Guest: Michelle Cyca, journalist and parent in Vancouver, who also started an online platform mapping changing tables in the city Should Surrey taxpayers be paying for medical clinics? (9:52) Guest: Linda Annis, Surrey First City Councillor and mayoral candidate Tariff-free deal unlikely, says U.S. Ambassador to Canada (18:01) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa correspondent Lansdowne redevelopment project takes big step forward with city-approved park plan (27:37) Guest: Jesse Galicz, CEO of Vanprop Investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is B.C. equipped to take on extortion cases?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 14:39


    Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Lansdowne redevelopment project takes big step forward with city-approved park plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 18:16


    Guest: Jesse Galicz, CEO of Vanprop Investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    B.C.'s bill to fast-track North Coast Transmission Line moves ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 8:13


    Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Port Coquitlam land claims, Aritzia finds new home & Are trade barriers coming down?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 58:29


    Port Coquitlam land claims (0:59) Guest: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam Aritzia finds new flagship store in former Nordstrom location (12:06) Guest: Aleesha Harris, Arts and Life Editor, and Fashion Writer for the Vancouver Sun and The Province Is Vancouver's “brand” facing a steep decline? (20:48) Guest: Miro Cernetig, owner and CEO of CityAge Commentary: Are Ottawa and Alberta close to a pipeline deal through B.C.? (29:41) Toys “R” Us: From industry giant and ‘category killer', to shrinking empire (46:06) Guest: David Ian Gray, Instructor of Retail Studies at the Capilano University's School of Business, Founder of DIG360 Consulting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is Vancouver's “brand” facing a steep decline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 9:35


    Guest: Miro Cernetig, owner and CEO of CityAge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Aritzia finds new flagship store in former Nordstrom location

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 9:25


    Guest: Aleesha Harris, Arts and Life Editor, and Fashion Writer for the Vancouver Sun and The Province Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    B.C. to scrap EV mandate, Pressure for Epstein files release increase

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 51:57


    B.C. to scrap EV mandate (0:50) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter B.C. government scraps EV mandate (15:24) Guest: Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association Epstein Files & emails Latest (23:56) Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Surrey Councillor calls for a British Columbia-wide “restriction” on possessing and using fireworks (31:16) Guest: Rob Stutt, Surrey City councilor How would a turn to austerity impact Vancouver? (39:43) Guest: Stewart Prest, UBC Political Science lecturer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How would a turn to austerity impact Vancouver?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 9:43


    Guest: Stewart Prest, UBC Political Science lecturer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    B.C. lawyers threatened with extortion; Colonist or settler? Alan Doyle has a new book out

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 59:30


    B.C. lawyers are being threatened with extortion (0:53) Guest: Steve Kooner, B.C. Conservative MLA & Attorney General Critic How long must you live in Canada before you are no longer a colonist or settler? (11:15) Guest: Pete McMartin, Columnist at Vancouver Sun The era of the shoebox condo is over (22:13) Guest: Michael Geller, Ret. Architect & President of The Geller Group Liberals survive crucial confidence vote on budget in win for Carney (32:40) Guest: David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent Alan Doyle's new book explores Newfoundland (43:07) Guest: Alan Doyle, lead singer of Great Big Sea and author of The Smiling Land Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Alan Doyle's new book explores Newfoundland

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 14:52


    Guest: Alan Doyle, lead singer of Great Big Sea and author of The Smiling Land Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The era of the shoebox condo is over

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 12:09


    Guest: Michael Geller, Ret. Architect & President of The Geller Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How long must you live in Canada before you are no longer a colonist or settler?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 12:40


    Guest: Pete McMartin, Columnist at Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    B.C. lawyers are being threatened with extortion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 12:04


    Guest: Steve Kooner, B.C. Conservative MLA & Attorney General Critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nanaimo-Lantzville MLA addresses concerns about Bill M216

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 10:42


    Guest: George Anderson, MLA Nanaimo-Lantzville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Concerns about Bill M216 - New BCGEU contract - Chinese interference in Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 55:53


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Week That Was in Politics 

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 14:48


    GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Vancouver Whitecaps have sold out B.C. Place for their upcoming playoff match vs LAFC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 10:42


    Guest: Asa Rehman, sports reporter for Global News and radio play-by-play commentator for the Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    New book reveals the shocking details of Beijing's five-decades-long effort to influence and interfere in Canadian political life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 16:18


    Guest: Dennis Molinaro, author of Under Assault: Interference and Espionage in China's Secret War Against Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Experts address concerns about Bill M216, the Professional Reliance Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 15:14


    Guest: Patrick Condon, Professor Emeritus, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Two B.C. major projects getting fast-tracked - The decline of higher education - Immigration removals tied to extortion case

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 47:51


    Major projects and Canada's regulatory maze

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 6:06


    Commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why is getting a wheelchair repaired in B.C. so difficult?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 16:10


    GUEST: Michelle Gamage, health reporter, The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    West Vancouver mayor pledges to hold his ground on provincial housing targets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 9:43


    Guest: Mark Sager, Mayor of West Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Immigration removals tied to B.C. extortion investigations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 11:52


    Guest: Michael Shapray, criminal-defence lawyer, Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The gradual decline of higher education in B.C. is underway

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 9:07


    Guest: Trevor McFadyen, Instructor, Business Administration, School of Business, Capilano University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Federal budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 11:23


    Guest: François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Municipal budget; New rules on sick notes eliminate unnecessary paperwork

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 44:11


    Municipal Budget (0:57) Guest: Pete Fry, Vancouver City councillor New rules on sick notes eliminate unnecessary paperwork (9:28) Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, B.C. Minister of Labour 'Walk my Walk' - an AI song - tops country charts (16:29) Guest: Eric Alper, Publicist and Music Commentator at ThatEricAlper.com Cloning pets (29:58) Guest: Rebeka Breder, Animal Rights Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Commentary: The Cowichan Decision --> Time for First Nations to Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 10:33


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Vancouver's 2025 Remembrance Day ceremony held at Victory Square

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 59:55


    Thousands of people lined the area around Victory Square to pay their respects to people who have served and continue to serve Canada (0:41) PM to announce more Nation building projects in Prince Rupert this Thursday (15:15) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, National reporter with Global National & Global News covering Parliament Hill Forestry industry (29:43) Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Canadian Defence spending (40:49) Guest: Richard Shimooka - Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute specializing in strategic studies, comparative defence management approaches and foreign policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The B.C. government cutting funding to Queensborough Middle School

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 10:43


    Guest: Don Doyle, Queensborough Middle School PAC Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Canada loses measles elimination status since outbreak lasts more than a year

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 67:37


    Canada loses measles elimination status since outbreak lasts more than a year (0:56) Guest: Dr. Bernie Garrett, Associate Professor, UBC School of Nursing New study finds half of young men at risk of problem anger (13:11) Guests: Dr. David Kuhl, CEO & Co-Founder, Blueprint Kenton Boston, CEO & President of CMHF Sports gambling scandals have now made their way into Major League Baseball (28:30) Guest: Michael Naraine, Associate Professor, Department of Sport Management at Brock University Surging rat sightings in Canada (42:36) Guest: Michael Heimbach, Vice President of Business Development at Abell Pest Control Shoppers buying meat straight from producers to save, cutting out the middle man [grocery stores] (50:08) Guest: Andy Wolfe, owner of Mount Lehman Farm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Shoppers buying meat straight from producers to save, cutting out the middle man (grocery stores)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 15:57


    Guest: Andy Wolfe, owner of Mount Lehman Farm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Wealthy Barber

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 14:42


    Guest: Dave Chilton, author of The Wealthy Barber and The Wealthy Barber Returns, and a former Dragon on Dragons' Den Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    New study finds half of young men at risk of problem anger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 17:01


    Guests: Dr. David Kuhl, CEO & Co-Founder, Blueprint Kenton Boston, CEO & President of Canadian Mental Health Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Wrap: Do you still carry cash? - Annoying phone habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 13:44


    GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster GUEST:  Steven Chang, Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Week That Was in Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 15:11


    GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. border photos? - Poilievre in trouble - Ford dumping electric truck?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 60:38


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    ‘Zero means zero' budget sends Vancouver back to basics, cutting about 400 jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 41:03


    ‘Zero means zero' budget sends Vancouver back to basics, cutting about 400 jobs (0:52) Guest: Dan Fumano, City Columnist for Vancouver Sun and The Province Supreme Court dismisses ostrich farm's appeal to prevent cull (9:31) Guest: Jason Tetro, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show, Microbiologist with expertise in emerging pathogens Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux resigns from Parliament (19:33) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent Richmond real estate company calls for Cowichan Tribes case to be reopened (27:53) Guest: Robin Junger, Counsel, Indigenous Law with McMillan LLP, representing Montrose Properties Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Huge win over Calgary puts B.C. Lions in Western Division finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 9:43


    Guest: Duane Vienneau, President of the B.C. Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Richmond real estate company calls for Cowichan Tribes case to be reopened

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 10:39


    Guest: Robin Junger, Counsel specializing in Indigenous Law with McMillan LLP, representing Montrose Properties Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux resigns from Parliament

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 9:02


    Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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