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This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Chawathil First Nation Chief and Nuanced podcast host Aaron Pete to break down major B.C. stories reshaping Canada's understanding of history and identity. Aaron explains the truth behind the possible burial sites at the former Kamloops Residential School and responds to the commentators and politicians insisting that the findings amount to “zero bodies.” Then, he unpacks the Cowichan Tribes' landmark land-title victory in Richmond — the first ruling in Canada to recognize Aboriginal title over modern private property. What does it mean for B.C. homeowners? What happens next? And is there still hope for Reconciliation?Recorded: November 10, 2025

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir welcomes Lucas Gates, a longtime VANCOLOUR fan now starring in CBC's bold new series The Assembly, alongside producer Sean De Vries (Small Army Entertainment). The series gives autistic and neurodivergent adults the mic to interview Canadian celebrities like Howie Mandel, Russell Peters, and Jan Arden in conversations that are raw, honest, and refreshingly real. Lucas puts his new interviewing skills to the test against Mo himself.Recorded: November 3, 2025

Feeling low as the days get darker? You're not alone! But it's not always SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Aeryon Ashlie (CEO, Aeryon Wellness) to unpack the difference between the clinical condition and the more common “winter blues.” From simple daily habits to mindset shifts, she shares realistic ways to boost energy, motivation, and mood through B.C.'s darkest season.  Recorded: November 3, 2025

Across Canada, employers are doubling down on return-to-office mandates. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Angry Mortgage podcast host Ron Butler what's really driving this shift. Is it about collaboration and productivity? Or, are Canada's commercial real estate interests calling the shots?  Recorded: November 3, 2025

This is VANCOLOUR's Halloween Spook-tacular!It's Halloween on This is VANCOLOUR! Host Mo Amir welcomes a trio of guests for a frightfully fun — and occasionally terrifying — night of local conversation. Oddfellows Pictures producer Chris Ferguson (Longlegs, The Monkey, Dangerous Animals) explains why horror is hot right now. What does our appetite for fear say about us? Plus, should we really be reviving the spirits of dead celebrities to keep entertaining us from beyond the grave? Celebrity whisperer Fiona Forbes investigates how celebrities and their families feel about the curse of A.I. Finally, Vancouver author Jesse Ferreras reveals the scariest ghoul haunting the city — even worse than a Vancouver vampire — inspired by his new short story 'Ultraviolet Night' from the Not As It Seems: Gothic Anthology collection of short stories.Recorded: October 27, 2025

What is Gen Z's Problem?It's all about Gen Z! This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Emily Lowan, the newly elected (Gen Z) leader of the BC Green Party, to unpack the surprising connection between a proposed B.C. liquefied natural gas terminal — Ksi Lisims LNG — and both Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump. Then, Angelo Isidorou, Executive Director of the Conservative Party of BC, explains Gen Z's growing pull toward political extremes — does it affect their dating lives? Finally, CHEK personality Neena Savage “spills the Z” on why her generation is so anxious, angsty, and maybe a little angry. Are older generations — Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers — just being too judgmental, or is Gen Z truly built different?Recorded: October 20, 2025  

BONUS PODCAST: This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir, Kareem Allam, and Angelo Isidorou unpack the state of political culture in Canada, including lawfare, political extremism and violence, culture wars, and more.Kareem Allam is the Vancouver mayoral candidate for the Vancouver Liberals.Angelo Isidorou is the Executive Director for the Conservative Party of British Columbia.RECORDED: October 20, 2025

Wasn't Artificial Intelligence supposed to change the world? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Vancouver Emergency Room physician and bestselling author Dr. Daniel Kalla (The Deepest Fake) to explore whether AI is truly living up to the hype. From the promise of curing cancer to the reality of slop like Will Smith eating spaghetti, Dr. Kalla explains the perils and promise of AI.Recorded: October 13, 2025

After J.K. Rowling made international headlines slamming Vancouver's Park Board, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with former three-term Park Board Commissioner John Coupar about why Vancouver is the only major city in Canada with an elected Park Board. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim wants to abolish it, but is there value in keeping it?  Recorded: October 13, 2025

When Victoria realtor Krista Nugent posted a “dating application” on Instagram, she didn't expect to go viral — or to get a shoutout from Monica Lewinsky (yes, that Monica Lewinsky). This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to Krista about why she took her love life public, how the post blew up online, and what it's been like to have the internet — and a few celebrities — cheer her on.Recorded: October 13, 2025

THE FORBES REPORT: Why do we get emotionally attached to people we've never met? Beloved Vancouver media personality Fiona Forbes joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to unpack the rise of parasocial relationships — those one-sided emotional connections we form with celebrities, influencers, and online personalities.Fiona shares how to stay a healthy fan without crossing the line into a full-blown “Stan” with a heartwarming story about Pamela Anderson, to boot.Recorded: October 6, 2025  

Why is everyone on their phones when they dine out?This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Laura Ullock, one of British Columbia's leading food and lifestyle tastemakers, to explore how social media has changed restaurant culture — from taking food photos and chasing viral dishes to how influencers shape where we eat and what we order. They unpack the impact of Instagram, TikTok, and digital dining trends on how we experience food today.  Recorded: October 6, 2025  

Is civility on the decline? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir takes a MOment to explore how everyday rudeness and bad manners seem to be everywhere. What can we actually do to bring respect and empathy back into daily life?  Recorded: October 6, 2025  

U.S. President Donald Trump is the show that we can't turn off. But is he living rent-free in Canada's heads? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks legendary broadcaster — and familiar CHEK face — Lynda Steele about Trump's impact on the Canadian psyche and political culture. Recorded: September 29, 2025

THE CRUNCH: Should Canada finally retire the rallying cry of “elbows up”? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks YouTuber J.J. McCullough about what makes this successful election slogan such a bad metaphor for Canadian foreign policy.Recorded: September 29, 2025

They had the brains. They had the brawn. But The Amazing Race Canada winners Jesse Haringa and Jonathon Braun tell This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir that it was their friendship that made them champions.Recorded: September 29, 2025

SPILL THE Z: What's up with Gen Z's monster doll obsession? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks CHEK's own resident Zoomer, Neena Savage, to unbox the Labubus hype.Recorded: September 22, 2025

Could Bitcoin mining really heat community pools, like Kitsilano Pool, as Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has suggested? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks MintGreen CEO Colin Sullivan to explain why it's not as far-fetched as it sounds. Recorded: September 22, 2025

Are couples and singles alike suffering from less intimacy? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks psychologist Dr. Carolin Klein (West Coast Centre for Sex Therapy) why Canadians are hitting record lows between the sheets.Recorded: September 22, 2025

Healthcare in B.C. on trialIf long wait times in British Columbia's healthcare system actually harm your health, can you sue the government? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks criminal defence lawyer Kyla Lee for her verdict in the latest edition of Kyla's Court. Plus, in March 2024, B.C. became the first province in Canada to establish minimum nurse-to-patient ratios — a policy meant to protect nurses from burnout and create better health outcomes for patients. But are those ratios really being implemented? BC Nurses' Union President Adriane Gear explains. And first, B.C.'s Ministry of Health says it funds 3,700 treatment beds across the province. But do those numbers actually add up? Conservative Party of BC MLA for Skeena, Claire Rattée, digs into the government's claims about funding treatment beds after nearly a decade of the province's toxic drug crisis being declared a public health emergency.Recorded: September 15, 2025

THE LOW ROAD REPORT: Do Canadians actually support being politically correct? Pollster Mario Canseco and comedian Dino Archie reunite with This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to unpack the numbers, the nuance, and the punchlines. Mario shares his latest polling and Dino reports back from the “Low Road.”Recorded: September 8, 2025

TEA TIME WITH TAMARA: Are we too quick to slap labels on kids against our idea of “normal”? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with beloved broadcaster Tamara Taggart about the rise in behavioural labels, how they differ from medical diagnoses, and what happens when “normal” becomes the goal. Tamara even shares a label she was diagnosed with.Recorded: September 8, 2025

Students across British Columbia are back in class, but some of their learning resources aren't. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir explains how the BC NDP government is underdelivering on education, and how these cuts could have political consequences.Recorded: September 8, 2025

It's the special one-hour season finale of This is VANCOLOUR — featuring B.C. Premier David Eby! Host Mo Amir presses the Premier on some of his government's most controversial decisions: walking back the promised grocery rebate; greenlighting a BC Ferries shipbuilding contract awarded to a Chinese shipyard; and pushing through Bills 14 and 15 despite vocal opposition from external stakeholders, including some First Nations leaders. Plus, is Premier Eby trolling John Rustad and the Conservative Party of BC? And is the Premier actually a fan of Vancouver rapper bbno$?Recorded: June 20, 2025

BONUS PODCAST: This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and Angelo Isidorou compare and contrast the 2025 federal election with the 2024 B.C. provincial election. Plus, they discuss recent B.C. Conservative controversy and "drama".Angelo Isidorou is the Executive Director for the Conservative Party of British Columbia.

The Forbes Report: Do social media influencers and celebrities — like CHEK's Paul Haysom  — always provide the best self-care advice? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Fiona Forbes about what to consider and how to spot beauty trends that might do more harm than good! Recorded: June 16, 2025

Currently, Gen Z Canadians are experiencing the worst youth unemployment rates in decades. Is it because they're lazy? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks This is VANCOLOUR editor Neena Savage about her generation's approach to the workplace, from coining terms like “quiet quitting” and “bare minimum Mondays” to walking away from hustle culture altogether.Recorded: June 16, 2025

Why did a black bear pick This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir's yard to rip open stolen garbage bags and throw a backyard bash? Holly Reisner from the North Shore Black Bear Society explains bear behaviour — and how we can all be a little more bear-aware.Recorded: June 16, 2025

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Juno-Award winning comedian Jacob Samuel (Big Talk) about his "marriage optimization hacks" to help you level up your relationship.Recorded: June 9, 2025

Why is Pride celebrated when there's no "Straight Month"? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with award-winning author Danny Ramadan (The Clothesline Swing, Crooked Teeth) to explore the origins of Pride, how it should be celebrated, and whether police should take part in the festivities. Recorded: June 9, 2025

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir wonders if Pierre Poilievre has become the very brand he used to mock. Is the Conservative Party of Canada leader... okay?Recorded: June 9, 2025

What is fun? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks the world's most famous pie-artist Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin (Host, Fun City) to explain what makes something fun! Catch "Fun City" every Saturday at 6:30pm on CHEK.Recorded: June 2, 2025

Did Vancouver's most famous stay-at-home son win enough money on Jeopardy to move out of his parents' home? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks three-time Jeopardy champion Brendan Liaw for the behind-the-scenes scoop on his gameshow journey! Recorded: June 2, 2025

The Low Road Report: Has tipping culture gone too far? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks pollster Mario Canseco (President, Research Co.) and comedian Dino Archie how they - and Canadians - feel about tipping prompts, tipping expectations where tipping was never expected before, and tipping on online orders! Recorded: June 2, 2025

Are you a people-pleaser? Certified counsellor Breanne Felicella (@diaryofapeoplepleaser_) explains to This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir how trying to make others happy can become toxic and self-destructive.Recorded: May 26, 2025

After a recent provincial and federal election, have we stopped caring about climate change?  This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks family physician Dr. Melissa Lem (Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment) to assess whether or not climate change is still a priority for most Canadians, especially given how climate change impacts our health.Recorded: May 26, 2025

Does the pervasive "wine mom"-trope reflect the reality of overworked moms who need an escape? Or is it a harmful stereotype? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks B.C. broadcasting legend Tamara Taggart about what "wine mom" culture says about all of us.   Recorded: May 26, 2025

Harm Reduction - Vaping, Drugs, Social MediaDoes harm reduction actually work to reduce the harms of things like illicit drugs, cigarettes, and social media? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with former BC Centre for Disease Control director Dr. Mark Tyndall to discuss how vaping can greatly reduce the harms of consuming nicotine compared to smoking cigarettes. Plus, with British Columbia's toxic drug crisis now in its tenth year as a public health emergency, what policies have protected vulnerable drug users? Is there any hope to keep people alive? The author of "Crackdown: Surviving and Resisting the War on Drugs", Garth Mullins discusses the politics of the drug crisis. Lastly, should social media be seen as a vice for all the harms it causes? Mo has some thoughts!Recorded: May 12, 2025

It's This is VANCOLOUR's anti-post-election show! Host Mo Amir sits down with the Conservative Party of BC house leader (and mother of three) Áʼa꞉líya Warbus to discuss the impacts of politics on family life. MLA Warbus also has advice for newly-elected elected officials throughout the country. Recorded: April 22, 2025

Canada is the only country in the G7 without a national food school program. Do these programs improve student outcomes? Are they worth funding? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks the Chair of the Vancouver School Board Victoria Jung!Recorded: April 22, 2025

Elementary schools in Surrey, British Columbia are running out of paper! This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Lizanne Foster (President, Surrey Teachers Association) if these are isolated cases of mismanagement or if they reflect something more systemic in B.C. schoolsRecorded: April 21, 2025

Do tough-on-crime sentences actually prevent crime? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks criminal defense lawyer Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) and motivational speaker Guy Felicella on whether or not crime prevention is being properly discussed in Canada's federal election.Recorded: April 21, 2025

Elbows up! Are Canadians actually cancelling their travel plans to the United States? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks travel guru Claire Newell about the travel trends and what travel deals may be out there for Canadian travellers.Recorded: April 21, 2025