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Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney launches his bid to become the next leader of the Liberal Party, while former finance minister Chrystia Freeland announced on social media that she is "running to fight for Canada." Liberal party member and Kwantlen Polytechnic University political science student Suhana Gill joins the show as we ask viewers what they think of Carney or Freeland as Liberal leader.The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against TikTok on Friday in its challenge to a federal law requiring the popular short-video app be sold by its Chinese parent company or be banned in the United States on Sunday. Tech and digital lifestyles expert Andy Baryer breaks down the issue.BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter joins us to answer your gardening questions.
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses AI spells the end of Wikipedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses budget friendly back to school tech gadgets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses China proposing to restrict internet access to children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the latest in 5G technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses Meta being fined 1.2 billion Euros for unprotected user data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Responding to the Medical Services Commission's action against Telus Health Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party discusses the Medical Services Commission's action against Telus Health What it's like to interact with Snapchat's new AI chatbot Layla Khdir, CKNW Producer discusses her experiences with chatting with Snapchat's new AI chatbot What we could expect from a decision on the Surrey police situation Frank Bucholtz, Surrey Now-Leader Columnist discusses a potential ruling on the Surrey police debate. What's up with Snapchat's new AI chatbot? Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the future of AI chatbots Ideal Mini School vs. Vancouver School Board - students walking out in protest Jen Uegama, Ideal Mini PAC chair discusses the latest in the battle against the Vancouver School Board Surrey needs a “zero tolerance policy” to school portables Linda Annis, Surrey First City Councillor discusses the need for more schools in Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the future of AI chatbots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Remembering Ethan Bespflug, the 17-year old killed on a Surrey transit bus Andrea Van Der Gracht, Ethan Bespflug's step-aunt and one of the organizers of the GoFundMe page discusses remembers her step-nephew and the type of person he was. Is B.C's film sector bracing for a Hollywood writers' strike? Gemma Martini, CEO of Martini Film Studios, and Chair of the Motion Picture Production Industry Association of BC discusses the impact of the Hollywood writers' strike on B.C.'s film sector. Should I allow my kids to take transit after the death of the 17-year old in Surrey? Connie Tobias, real estate agent and relative of a Skytrain attack victim that occurred back in August 2022 discusses public safety on transit. The problem with wines being sold at grocery stores after approval by the Vancouver City Council Jeff Guignard, Executive Director of the Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) discusses the potential problems with wine being sold in grocery stores Are people starting to get tired of subscription services? Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com along with CKNW Producers Ryan Lehal & Steven Chang discuss whether or not they are getting tired of subscription services. Introducing the all-new BC United party Kevin Falcon, leader of BC United discusses the BC Liberal party official name change to BC United. Keeping transit operators safe from violent crimes after the death of Ethan Bespflug Balbir Mann, President of UNIFOR Local 111 representing Metro Vancouver Transit Operators discusses how the driver of the 503 bus, the day 17-year old Ethan Bespflug was killed, is doing after the attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com along with CKNW Producers Ryan Lehal & Steven Chang discuss whether or not they are getting tired of subscription services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The BC Liberals officially change their name to BC United this week Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the upcoming name change for the BC Liberal party + when can we expect a decision on the Surrey police transition? Would you trust a chatbot therapist? Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com describes the potential rise of chatbot therapists. The motion to have more events at unusual venues & The latest on the Granville revitalization plan Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor discusses the latest on the Granville revitalization plan + the motion to have more events at unusual venues How much longer would cars being sold carry AM/FM stations? Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com describes why car manufacturers may stop including AM/FM radios in new models. How most Canadians have given up on ever buying a home Sean Simpson, Vice President of Public Affairs at Ipsos discusses a new poll that has discovered most Canadians have given up on every buying a home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com describes the potential rise of chatbot therapists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the potential of a pause of AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade responds to the idea of bike lanes along Broadway Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade responds to the idea of bike lanes along Broadway The Richmond man posting trash he finds on the Fraser River Steve LaRocca, beachcomber who runs Fraser River Finds on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok describes turning trash into art. Allegations against MP Han Dong, and vetting elected officials Kareem Allam, Partner at Fairview Strategy and former Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Vancouver discusses foreign interference in Canadian elections. Should the CRTC investigate price hikes on roaming fees? Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses whether the CRTC should be investigating price hikes on roaming fees in Canada Should Vancouver have a 24-hour Skytrain system? Ryan Lehal and Steven Chang, show producers discuss whether or not Vancouver should have SkyTrain running 24/7 The House of Commons called for a public inquiry into foreign election interference Peter Julian, NDP MP for New Westminster-Burnaby discusses whether a public inquiry is needed to investigate foreign election interference in Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses whether the CRTC should be investigating price hikes on roaming fees in Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Mouse hunter and Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses his adventures trying to catch a mouse in his house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses why and how Bell and Telus are increasing their roaming fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses whether or not Tiktok should be banned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com preps Netflix users for the great password crackdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the backflash Netflix is facing as users voice displeasure over password sharing crackdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com describes how Netflix is planning to crack down on password sharing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the controversy behind Ticketmaster's business model and big tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the latest layoffs in the tech industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses just how useful Apple Airtags may be for travelers to track their luggage, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert, handyandymedia.com tells us why he never believed in cryptocurrency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the recent uptick in layoffs in the technology industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert for HandyAndyMedia.com, discusses whether Elon Musk will lead twitter to bankruptcy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coding with Veterans - the program that helps veterans enter the workforce with critical digital skills Christopher Williams, 13-year veteran from the Royal Canadian Navy discusses the reintegration of veterans into the workforce Could Twitter face bankruptcy? Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert for HandyAndyMedia.com, discusses whether Elon Musk will lead twitter to bankruptcy. Bank of Canada governor says low unemployment is not sustainable and feeds inflation Michael Levy, CKNW Business Analyst discusses why low unemployment feeds inflation The Herschel Warehouse Sale - what's the big deal? CKNW Producers Steven Chang & Ryan Lehal ask what's the big deal about the Herschel Warehouse Sale? The Toy Hall of Fame's Class of 2022 revealed CKNW Producers Steven Chang and Ryan Lehal discuss their favourite childhood toys The Wrap - What's the deal with Warehouse sales? The Wrap - What toy would you induct into the Toy Hall of Fame? On The Wrap this week: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com provides the latest on Elon Musk's reign on twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Members of the Surrey Police Union refuse to join the RCMP Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey discusses stopping the transition from the Surrey RCMP to Surrey PD. Locke also responds to members of the Surrey Police Union refuse to join the RCMP. Responding to the VPD's press conference on the social safety net report Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News discusses the VPD's press conference on the social safety net report and the $5 billion dollar figure. Elon Musk Update - What's happening with Twitter now? Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com provides the latest on Elon Musk's reign on twitter. Highway 1 expansion and improvements Rob Fleming, B.C's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure discusses changes to highway 1 in Langley. Trio of former Vancouver Canucks set to be inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame Ryan Lehal, CKNW Producer and local sports fanatic discusses the importance of former Vancouver Canucks players, Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin & Roberto Luongo being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, as part of the Class of 2022 on Monday, November 14th. Streaming with Steven Steven Chang, Producer and streaming fanatic gives his picks on what to watch for this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you ever been stuck in a debate about municipal politics only to be left confused, not knowing how to respond? Are you looking to sharpen up your understanding of provincial politics? Andrew Sancton, Retired Political Science Professor and expert in municipal politics, breaks down the inner workings of how provincial elections vary across Canada and what role the Federal Government plays in the process. A massive barrage of Russian missiles and drones hit critical infrastructure, knocking out power and water in multiple cities in Ukraine. How are Ukrainians coping without power and water? Yevgenia Gaber, originally from Odessa, joins us from Turkey and gives us a glimpse into how Ukrainians are handling these critical circumstances. Have you ever wanted to know how to freeze kale grown from a Smart Garden? Are you concerned about the future of your Twitter account since Elon Musk's takeover? Should we switch gears and take our social media presence to YouTube instead? Andy Baryer, our handy dandy DIY and Tech expert, gives us tips and tricks to help us navigate through the wonderful world of tech. HEY, DO YOU LIKE PODCASTS? Why not subscribe to ours? find it on Apple, Google, Spotify & Tune In
The end of Anjali Appadurai's BC NDP leadership campaign Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News analyzes the disqualification of Anjali Appadurai from the BC NDP leadership race, effectively making David Eby the new Premier of British Columbia Netflix to charge fees for additional accounts No more sharing your netflix password with your family and friends? Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com tells us what this means for users across the world. CKNW Contributor Jawn Jang and CKNW Producer Steven Chang join the conversation. Anjali Appadurai's disqualification from NDP leadership race Les Leyne, Contributor for Times Colonist examines where the future of the BC NDP after Anjali Appadurai was disqualified from its leadership race. Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard's prison sentence for sexual assault Angela Marie MacDougall, Executive Director of Battered Women's Support Services discusses the rarity of prison sentences in sexual assault cases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No more sharing your netflix password with your family and friends? Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com tells us what this means for users across the world. CKNW Contributor Jawn Jang and CKNW Producer Steven Chang join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com gives us the best tips on how to remote learn this school year!
Providing thousands of BC children with food Emily-Anne King, Co-Executive Director & Co-Founder of the Backpack Buddies Program discusses how one organization will be providing breakfasts and lunches to B.C. students this school year. The first professional rodeo gets underway in Langley Sheila Hicks, President of Valley West Stampede tells us what to expect from Langley's first ever professional rodeo event. Will Mobi's expanded service have an impact on bike rentals? Riley Horne, Owner of Spokes Bike Rentals discusses whether the Mobi bike rental program has had an impact on Vancouver's local bike rental businesses. A Rare Heart Condition Sarah Jose, Mother of girl with rare heart condition discusses the courage of her little girl in living life with a rare heart condition. Hockey camps to promote diversity Kal Dosanjh, CEO of KidsPlay Youth Foundation discusses the importance of diversity in Canada's beloved game. Back to school tech tips and gadgets! Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com gives us the best tips on how to remote learn this school year!
Andy Baryer, freelance technology journalist, on-air presenter and content creator for HandyAndyMedia.com discusses what you can do to prevent yourself from using your electronic devices while behind the wheel.
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt sheds light on what's going on at Netflix and why they are losing subscribers
Sonia Furstenau and the BC Green Party reacts to David Eby's bid to become leader of the BC NDP Is the NDP adequately handling the healthcare crisis and responding to David Eby running for Leader of the NDP is Sonia Furstenau, leader of the BC Green Party Mass resignations can't be far off after latest Hockey Canada revelations We don't typically talk about hockey in late July – But this story is too big and too important to ignore. New disturbing details surrounding Hockey Canada and its attempts to cover up an alleged sexual assault from 2018 have come to light, and our show contributor Jawn Jang has been following this. A reminder to our listeners: this references stories of sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, you can call VictimLinkBC's 24 hour confidential hotline at 1-800-563-0808. Checking in on the community of Lytton during this wildfire season Kevin Sampson, Band Councilor for Lytton First Nation and an Emergency Operations Centre Deputy Director provides an update on the wildfire situation in the village of Lytton How can you reach peak hydration during a heatwave? Dr. Emily Newhouse, Medical Health Officer with Fraser Health gives tips on how to say hydrated during the hot summer months What are Canadians willing to sacrifice for affordable housing? Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist at the British Columbia Real Estate Association tells us exactly what Canadians are sacrifice in order to be able to afford to live in Canada's major cities. Can Netflix rebound from losing close to 1 million subscribers? Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt sheds light on what's going on at Netflix and why they are losing subscribers
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt dissects how Emmanuel the Emu went viral on TikTok
How are rural communities coping with ER shutdowns? Mayor of Clearwater speaks out Merlin Blackwell, Mayor of Clearwater discusses how smaller communities throughout British Columbia have been dealing with the lack of available emergency rooms and ambulances. BC Liberal Party leader Kevin Falcon says the current state of B.C.'s healthcare system is unacceptable Kevin Falcon, Official Opposition Leader for the BC Liberal Party says B.C's emergency room shutdown crisis "can't get any worse" under the BC Liberals. Falcon also reacts to David Eby throwing his name forward to become B.C.'s next Premier What have we learned from the Rogers network outage? Could keeping cash on hand be the new normal? Lisa Kramer, Professor of Finance at the University of Toronto tells us if Canadians should be keeping cash on hand in the future, in case of another Rogers-like network outage North Vancouver's CopperPenny Distillery awarded best gin in the world Jenn Kom Tong, Co-Founder of CopperPenny Distilling and Mistress of Blending tells us what makes their gin the best in the world! David Eby is set to announce his candidacy as leader of the BC NDP: How will the next Provincial election play out? Hamish Telford, Professor of Political Science at University of the Fraser Valley discusses David Eby's chances to win the leadership of the BC NDP and whether or not BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon has a shot at becoming BC's next Premier. How did Emmanuel the Emu become a social media sensation? Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt dissects how Emmanuel the Emu went viral on TikTok
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt discusses how a large chunk of Canada can be disconnected when one telecommunications company's service goes down
Rob Fai guest hosts! RUOK with going on cruises? Has the Crypto and NFT window closed? Chris Parry, CEO of equity Guru, tells us how this all works, if the crypto market could rebound, and the biggest misconceptions about crypto. Learn how Andy Baryer earned the name Disco Andy while partying in Vegas with some very surprising guests. Plus, how can you stay cool this summer with or without A/C. HEY, DO YOU LIKE PODCASTS? Why not subscribe to ours?find it on Apple, Google, Spotify & Curiouscast.ca
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt tells us what this new tax means for our online shopping See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt describes just what in the world is going on here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt describes how Louis Theroux became a viral hit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt, breaks down Apple's latest range of software updates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt tells us what this ban means for Canadians See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com and a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt, discusses transparent governments need to be when tracking your online data See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.