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Aaron Pete speaks with BC Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau to discuss key issues shaping British Columbia's future. Together, they explore the BC Green Party's platform, tackling urgent matters like climate change, healthcare, housing, the cost of living crisis and Indigenous reconciliation.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - Nic Dedeluk, a marine biologist with over 24 years of experience, is the BC Green Party candidate for North Island. This brings the number of candidates in our riding to three. Michele Babchuk, our incumbent MLA, is once again running for the NDP and Anna Kindy is running for the Conservative party of BC. Zoominfo states Dedeluk is a Marine Coordinator for the Namgis First Nation, and based in Alert Bay. The ‘Namgis News contains' references to her work to preserve Chum and Sockeye salmon stocks. The press release announcing Dedeluk's candidacy cites extensive work with nonprofits and local governments. In an interview with the National Observer, she mentioned housing, healthcare and the ongoing toxic drug crisis as key issues in North Island. As a result of staffing shortages, the hospitals in Port Hardy and Alert bay were unable to provide overnight services for a year and emergency patients had to be taken to Port McNeill. According to data released by the BC Corononer's Office in August, Greater Campbell River and Vancouver Island North had are among the five worst Local Health Area's in the province in terms of unregulated drug deaths. Dedeluk has also expressed support for the removal of fish farms, to help preserve salmon stocks, and preserving highly productive intact ecosystems within the forests. Close to 20% of the voters in our riding voted Green in the last provincial election,

A brazen and unprovoked attack in Downtown Vancouver leaves 1 dead and 1 seriously maimed. Inflation is putting a strain on BC households! What can be done to ease some of the financial pressures?! As part of the leadup to the BC election, Jill brings on Richard Zussman to discuss some significant promises being made by the BC Green Party! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with Stuart Parker. Stuart was the leader of the BC Green Party from 1993 to 2000 (and had been the founder and spokesperson of the party's youth wing, the Young Greens, from 1988 to 1992) and was the acting leader of the BC Ecosocialists, a party “further left than the NDP, greener than the greens,” in 2020. After leaving the Greens, he joined the NDP, until he was ousted in 2018. Stuart has subject to a seemingly endless mass cancellation across the left, namely on account of his public challenges to trans activism and defenses of women fighting for their sex-based rights. This year, in what might have seemed an unprecedented turn to those not paying attention to the ⁠direction the left⁠ has taken, Stuart joined the BC Conservative Party. Today, Stuart runs the ⁠Los Altos Institute⁠, a left-wing think tank, and has been living in Tanzania.He is the author of a newly released ⁠book of essays⁠. The Same Drugs is a fully independent, listener-supported podcast. Please consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠supporting us with a donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, beco⁠ming⁠ a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribing on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can watch select clips and episodes of The Same Drugs on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Full videos are available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and to YouTube channel members. You can support The Same Drugs on Spotify by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking the "support" button⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donate directly via Stripe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Same Drugs is on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesamedrugs_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Meghan Murphy is on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meghanemurphy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meghanemilymurphy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find The Same Drugs merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fourthwall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-same-drugs/support

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Sonia Furstenau is the leader of the BC Green Party.

The Stanley Park Train is returning, and tickets sold out in 90 minutes! Bill and Mike discuss the fallout of the BC Green Party drama. Township of Langley Mayor Eric Woodward is expressing concern over the proposed BC housing densification plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver council raising fees to increase revenue in 2024 Jas Johal on council raising fees to increase revenue in 2024 This summer broke the world record for the highest temperature officially recorded Andrew Weaver, Professor in the School of Earth and Ocean Science at the University of Victoria, former leader of the BC Green Party discusses the summer that broke the world record for the highest temperature officially recorded Shen v. He - manipulating Canadian immigration laws with matchmaking John Green, Lawyer at John Michael Green Law Corporation discusses manipulating the Canadian immigration laws with matchmaking  The domino effect of municipalities banning natural gas heating Kathryn Harrison, Political Science Professor at the University of British Columbia discusses the domino effect of municipalities banning natural gas heating  Light Up Chinatown Carrie Leung, Director of Events & Partnerships for the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation discusses Light Up Chinatown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Weaver, Professor in the School of Earth and Ocean Science at the University of Victoria, former leader of the BC Green Party discusses the summer that broke the world record for the highest temperature officially recorded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With another tentative Port deal, will we now address the Vancouver Port's poor global ranking? Carlo Dade, Director of Trade and Investment Centre at Canada West Foundation July is the hottest month in history Andrew Weaver, Professor in the School of Earth and Ocean Science at the University of Victoria, former leader of the BC Green Party discusses July being the hottest month in history AirBNBs and illegal short term rentals Sonia Furstenau, BC Green Party leader  Former Premier Ujjal Dosanjh's new career as a fiction writer Ujjal Dosanjh, former Premier of BC, and former federal Minister of Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Weaver, Professor in the School of Earth and Ocean Science at the University of Victoria, former leader of the BC Green Party discusses July being the hottest month in history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sonia Furstenau, BC Green Party leader discusses AirBNBs and illegal short term rentals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Falcon is the leader of B.C.'s Official Opposition party, BC United.Sonia Furstenau is the leader of the BC Green Party.

The BC Green Party says short term rentals are contributing to the housing crisis and it wants provincial regulation. Next, a shocking story that happened at an Airbnb. Guests finding hidden cameras aimed at showers. What are your concerns about privacy, and how technology may be used to violate it?

On this episode of Our Native Land we sit down with Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party, to discuss Indigenous policies and she gives a report card on the NDP.

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

Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party discusses the Medical Services Commission's action against Telus Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Weaver, Professor in the School of Earth and Ocean Science at the University of Victoria, former leader of the BC Green Party discusses climate fear-mongering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABC Vancouver discontinues the Vancouver Renters Office Adriane Carr, Vancouver City Councillor with the Green Party discusses Vancouver getting rid of the Vancouver Renters Office Rechargeable batteries caused half of Vancouver fire fatalities in 2022 Cpt. Matthew Trudeau, Public Information Officer with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services discusses why rechargeable batteries were the cause of half of Vancouver fire fatalities in 2022.  El-Nino returning this year through 2024 David Phillips, Senior Climatologist for Environment Canada discusses the return of El-Nino to Canada. Climate fear-mongering Andrew Weaver, Professor in the School of Earth and Ocean Science at the University of Victoria, former leader of the BC Green Party discusses climate fear-mongering. Protests in France on retirement age, and the BC Ferries vessel up for sale Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses British Columbia's retirement and a potentially buying a BC Ferry Kennedy Stewart's new book, Decrim Kennedy Stewart, Director of the Centre for Public Policy Research at Simon Fraser University, and former Mayor of Vancouver discusses his new life after politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Gabor Maté is a world-renowned physician, speaker, and author, focused on the areas of addiction, trauma, and childhood development. His latest book, "The Myth of Normal," is available wherever you find your books.Sonia Furstenau is the leader of the BC Green Party.

We speak to Prince George mayor Simon Yu about the city's homeless encampment. BC Green Party lead Sonia Furstenau, who says it's time to shut down the controversial Community-Industry Response Unit of the RCMP.

Sonia Furstenau is the leader of the BC Green Party and the B.C. Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Cowichan Valley. Sonia has previously appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episodes #150, #123 and #95.

00:00 -The U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned, making her one of the shortest-serving prime ministers in British history. 06:43 - When do protestors go too far and begin to turn people against their cause? Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor 12:51 - Back in 1994, something took over the night sky over Lake Michigan…was it a UFO? Guest: Chris Rutkowski, UFO-ologist and author of Canada's UFOs: Declassified 22:58 - Why do so many political parties break campaign rules? Guest: Hamish Telford, Professor of Political Science at University of the Fraser Valley 31:34 - Is it a sad day for democracy after Anjali Appadurai gets disqualified from the BC NDP leadership race? Guest: Sonia Fusteneau, Leader of the BC Green Party

The BC Greens' call to publish a report on Telus Health Sonia Furstenau, BC Green Party leader discusses the BC Green's call for immediate release of probe into Telus Health fee-based program Ontario's new “strong mayors” legislation, would this help in Vancouver?  Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News Toronto explains why and how Ontario is enacting legislation to provide the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa with more power and authority within their jurisdictions. Anjali Appadurai's BC NDP leadership bid  Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief analyzes Anjali Appadurai's BC NDP leadership bid along with Ontario's “strong mayor” legislation More shootings throughout the lower mainland, how we can help kids stay away from gang life Jordan Buna, Substance Abuse Liaison for Surrey Schools and Counselling Therapist for No Fear Counselling discusses how young kids get lured into gang life. Jordan is a former gang member himself. StatsCan's latest report on problem gambling Brian Dijkema, Vice President of External Affairs with Cardus and editor of Comment magazine discusses the dangers of gambling

Sonia Furstenau, BC Green Party leader discusses the BC Green's call for immediate release of probe into Telus Health fee-based program

Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party discusses the potential of a windfall tax as major oil companies continue to hit record profits 

BC focusing on monkeypox awareness and vaccine as Vancouver Pride Week continues Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC's Provincial Health Officer speaks on everything you need to know about the virus and monkeypox vaccine to date.  ABC Vancouver flips position on eliminating Park Board John Coupar, NPA Mayoral candidate and Park Board commissioner hits back at ABC Vancouver over need for existence of the Vancouver Park Board.  Residents of Salt Spring calling for speculation and vacancy tax to be imposed in community to discourage people from leaving homes empty Rhonan Heitzmann, spokesperson for Salt Spring Solutions voices why Salt Spring needs to implement vacancy taxes on homes in the area. According to Heitzmann, 20% of the homes sit empty for more than 6 months of the year. Top 5 major western oil companies on track to generate $50 billion in profits in 3 months to the end of June.. is it time for a windfall profit tax? Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party discusses the potential of a windfall tax as major oil companies continue to hit record profits  The Wrap: How do you feel about paying a daily “tourism fee” while on vacation? Wrap: Will Smith offers apology to Chris Rock in new video.. Is it enough or can Will Smith do more? On The Wrap this week  Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host  Sarah Daniels, Real Estate agent in South Surrey, author and broadcaster Topics  How do you feel about paying a daily “tourism fee” while on vacation? Will Smith offers apology to Chris Rock in new video.. Is it enough or can Will Smith do more?

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 

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 

Adam Olsen is the BC Green Party MLA for Saanich North and the Islands.

Ch1: House investigators are making the case to the American public in a prime-time hearing that the violent insurrection by President Donald Trump's supporters should not be forgotten. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Ch2: BC's unemployment rate has gone down to 4.5%. That is the lowest it has been in 3 years. Lots of jobs added. Strong recovery from COVID-19. Guest: Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. Ch3: BC Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau announced on Thursday she is heading out on a provincial health-care tour to speak to providers, advocates and patients across British Columbia. Guest:  Sonia Fursteanau, Leader of BC Green Party. Ch4: Vancouver Whitecaps FC will look to continue their two-match winning streak in MLS play next Tuesday, June 14 as they face Cascadia rivals Seattle Sounders FC at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Ch5: As the province braces for heavy rain there is growing concern about localized flooding from rising rivers. Guest: Armel Castellan, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada. Ch6: It is now time for our Keep it Local: BC Farming Series. Today we are speaking to a local farm in Ladner that has been around since 1994!  Westham Island Farm! Guest: Sharon Ellis, Owner & operator of Westham Island Herb Farm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost a million people in B.C. are without a family doctor. The result is patients are without the care they need and doctors are facing burnout. Is the solution expanding what services we include in primary care or a complete overhaul of the system? Today we talk to an expert in family care, the B.C. Psychology Association, and BC Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau about the crisis.

We're talking Earth Day: Guest: Andrew Weaver - Former leader of the BC Green Party, Climate scientist and Professor at the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria   The funding of political parties in Vancouver: Guest: Frances Bula, City Politics & Urban Affairs Contributor for The Globe & Mail   The motion for CCTV cameras: Guest: Melissa De Genova, Vancouver City Councilor   More on the motion for CCTV cameras: Guest: Brenda McPhail, Canadian Civil Liberties, Director, Privacy, Technology & Surveillance Program   The Wrap: Is Netflix doomed, Do we care about the Queen, & Where's the line on protesting?   Guest: Bruce Claggett, veteran journalist, host on 980 CKNW and principal for BFC  Guest: Carlie Pochynok, Account Director for Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Guest: Andrew Weaver - Former leader of the BC Green Party, Climate scientist and Professor at the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria

Canada must slash greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent to hit new 2030 targets: minister Andrew Weaver, former leader of the BC Green Party, Climate scientist and Professor at the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria answers whether this target is possible to hit by 2030 How realistic is the goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per-cent by 2030? Is this just adding more strain to Canada's energy industry? Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy joins the show to discuss how realistic is Canada's goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Plus, are lower gas prices on the way in British Columbia?  Russia says it will scale down military activity near Ukraine capital - Is this a precursor to peace talks? Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and Political Science at the University of Toronto and center associate with the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University discusses how close Russia and Ukraine are to ending the conflict  Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscars slap, says he was ‘wrong' and ‘out of line' Steve Futterman, CBS News West Coast Correspondent helps make sense of what happened at the Oscars this past Sunday 

Andrew Weaver, former leader of the BC Green Party, Climate scientist and Professor at the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria answers whether this target is possible to hit by 2030

Sonia Furstenau is the leader of the BC Green Party and the B.C. Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Cowichan Valley. Sonia has previously appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #123 and Episode #95.

Sonia Furstenau is the leader of the BC Green Party and the B.C. Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Cowichan Valley. Sonia has previously appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #123 and Episode #95.

Amid soaring gas prices, British Columbia set to announce relief this week.. But what is it? Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses when British Columbians can expect some relief at the pump from the provincial government  What it means when political parties form alliances Andrew Weaver, former leader of the BC Green Party, Climate scientist and Professor at the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria, dips back into his political career and discusses the alliance between the federal Liberals and NDP  New report predicts Canadian home prices will decline by 24% by mid-2024 Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant discusses the possibility of declining housing prices  Digital Safety: How can we ensure that our children are practicing smart and safe digital habits? Dr. Carla Fry, Registered Psychologist at the Vancouver Psychology Centre discusses how children can safely build digital habits 

Andrew Weaver, former leader of the BC Green Party, Climate scientist and Professor at the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria, dips back into his political career and discusses the alliance between the federal Liberals and NDP 

On Episode 18 of Energy vs Climate, top climate scientist Andrew Weaver dives into Canada's energy versus climate bunfight. Weaver, a professor of earth and ocean sciences at the University of Victoria and former leader of the BC Green Party shares the most surprising parts of moving from science to politics, what it's like to negotiate the political tension between the go-slow right and the eager left, and answers the question: how realistic is Canada's 2030 commitment? Watch the Youtube version of Episode 18. Get on the email list at www.energyvsclimate.com

Sonia Furstenau is the leader of the BC Green Party and the B.C. Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Cowichan Valley. Sonia was first featured on This is VANCOLOUR in Episode #95.

Jodie Emery, aka the Princess of Pot, is 35-year-old public speaker, political activist and business owner. She was born and raised in Kamloops, BC and graduated from St. Michael's University School in Victoria. In 2004 Jodie, moved to Vancouver to work with the famous activist Marc Emery, and became editor of Cannabis Culture Magazine in early 2005. Marc and here got married on July 23rd, 2006. Jodie has participated in numerous conferences and activist events in Canada and the United States, including legalization ballot initiatives in California and Washington in 2010 & 2012; IdeaCity in June 2012, 2014 and 2015; the New Hampshire Liberty Forum in February 2012; the Boston Freedom Rally in 2012 and 2013; the Canadian Investor Conference in 2014; and many more. In 2009, she represented the BC Green Party in Vancouver-Fraserview for the provincial election and was appointed as the Olympic Critic and Policing & Crime Critic. The riding became a "high-profile" race with significant media attention, and where she ran for the BC Green Party again in the 2013 provincial election in Vancouver-West End. Jodie spent 2014 running to be the Liberal Party of Canada candidate in Vancouver East, another high-profile campaign when incumbent Libby Davies retired. She managed to generate months of cross-country media profiles, interviews and discussion about marijuana legalization. Jodie's Op-Eds have been published in the Huffington Post and National Post, and dozens of letters printed in newspapers. She's been interviewed and featured on various TV, radio, newsprint, and in documentary films. From 2013-2015 she made regular weekly appearances on Global TV's "BC1" to discuss the news. When her, now ex-husband, Marc was extradited to the United States in May 2010, Jodie became owner and operator of their store, vapor lounges and media offices in downtown Vancouver. 

Today we're thrilled to have on Sonia Furstenau, BC Green Party candidate for Cowichan Valley, and the leader of the BC Green Party. Sonia got into politics at the local level, organizing against a provincial permit that allowed a company to contaminate the water in Shawnigan Lake. Sonia won a competitive race to replace Andrew Weaver as the leader of the BC Green Party, and is the incumbent in her race for Cowichan Valley against Rob Douglas from the BC NDP and Tanya Kaul from the BC Liberals. We're thrilled to talk to Sonia about the BC Green Party, her goals for this election, and why the next four years are so important for BC. In this episode we talked about: - What winning looks like for the BC Green Party - Importance of minority government - Impact of the BC Green Party can make even with small number of seats in the legislative assembly - BC Green Party represents issues beyond the environment

Sonia Furstenau is the leader of the BC Green Party and the BC Member of the Legislative Assembly for Cowichan Valley. She sits on six parliamentary committees including the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth. She has been involved in grassroots advocacy as the National Administrator for Results Canada - a non-profit organization that works to end extreme poverty - and as a Director on the Board for Oikocredit - an international microcredit organization. She was also a volunteer with Citizens Climate Lobby.

Chapter 1: Justin Trudeau and his ministers are hunkering down for a second day at their cabinet retreat in Ottawa.  They are planning a path forward with a throne speech to deliver in just over a week's time. Guest: Abigail Bimman, Global National Ottawa Correspondent Chapter 2: Heading back-to-school during the pandemic has been an ongoing conversation here in Canada...and of course, it's been a big topic of discussion down in the US. In a country where the virus is so much worse, how is America coping with sending kids back to school? CBS correspondent Jim Krasula spoke to Niki Reitmayer about what is going on south of the border. Chapter 3: You definitely know Nigel Howard from Dr. Bonnie Henry's press conferences. He is BC's most famous ASL interpreter...and he is now teaching UBC's first accredited ASL course.  Niki spoke to Nigel via ASL interpreter Debra Russel Chapter 4: This past weekend was the first weekend since new COVID rules came into effect, stating that bars must stop serving alcohol by 10am. Some bars are thus reporting they lost up to 50% of their already reduced revenue this weekend.  Guest: Pete Fry, Vancouver City Councillor  Chapter 5: Yesterday, Mayor Stewart announced a new housing plan to develop affordable homes in the city of Vancouver. But will it work...and what is defined as “affordable”?  Guest: Kennedy Stewart, Mayor of Vancouver Chapter 6: Crews are still sorting through the aftermath of Sunday night's pier fire in New Westminster. Now that the flames are out, officials can assess the damage.  Guest: Jonathan Cote, New West Mayor Chapter 7: Meet the new BC Green Party leader: Sonia Furstenau. It was a battle between three candidates - Kim Darwin went out in the first round of voting. Furstenau, the MLA for Cowichan Valley, beat Cam Brewer in the second round of the ranked ballot election. She had 2,428 votes to Brewer's 2,127. Guest: Sonia Furstenau, BC Green Party leader

Chapter 1: It's been a little under a month since the BC government implemented a day-pass system for visiting some BC parks. The intention was to control the amount of foot traffic at some of these more popular locations. But now weeks into the program, how is it being received?  Guest: Chris Ludwig, president of the BC Mountaineering Club Chapter 2: Not everyone is happy about the idea of keeping liquor delivery after the pandemic restrictions are lifted. Chapter 3: What do you think about the government operating BC Ferries once again? It's what the BC Green Party is proposing as a long-term solution, saying a federal bailout is just a short-term fix.  Guest: Rob Shaw, writer for the Vancouver Sun Chapter 4: A forecast model for COVID-19 progression suggests we could see a spike in the virus. Guest: Dr. Sally Otto, UBC Department of Zoology Chapter 5: Yesterday was the first day that Vancouverites were allowed to drink alcohol in a select number of public plazas. How did it go? Niki went to an event held at the Cambie & 17th plaza last night. Local historian Aaron Chapman read excerpts from his books that focus on Vancouver's old liquor laws to a gathering of about 25 well-socially distanced people. Chapter 6: It's a bizarre phenomenon - fewer babies are being born premature during the pandemic. Merilee Brockway, post-doctoral researcher at the University of Manitoba's Azad Lab, is conducting research on what the cause of this phenomenon could be.  Guest: Merilee Brockway, post-doctoral researcher at the University of Manitoba's Azad Lab Chapter 7: Hotel and tourism workers have officially entered Day 2 of their hunger strike, demanding the government provide their industry with much needed financial assistance and security.  Guest: Michelle Travis, spokesperson for Local 40 Chapter 8: The largest ground-mount solar project in the Lower Mainland is underway at the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation's administration building on the north shore.  Guest: Dennis Thomas-Whonoak, Senior Business Development Manager with Tsleil-Waututh Nation Economic Development.

Adam Olsen has been named Interim Leader of the BC Green Party. He has been a Green MLA in Saanich-North and the Islands since 2017. Olsen is a former two-term Central Saanich Councilor and a small business owner.   Guest: Adam Olsen Newly appointed interim leader of B.C. Green Party Guest: Keith Baldrey Global's B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief

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