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We dive into thorium nuclear reactors — a long-dormant technology with huge safety and environmental potential, now being revived by China. What are they, how do they work, and why aren't we using them already? Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon for exciting perks! Get our monthly bonus podcast and more! Meanwhile in Los Angeles, rebuilding after devastating wildfires has sparked controversy. The mayor rolled back an electric-only building mandate to speed up reconstruction — but a new report says building all-electric is faster and cheaper. We explore why gas-free homes make more sense, even in emergencies. The longest-range electric vehicles on the market, sometimes topping 1,000 km. Plus: Pittsburgh Airport is transforming a former landfill into a solar powerhouse. BC Hydro triples its EV charging network as British Columbia adds 200,000 EVs. Australia's rooftop solar boom, EV battery longevity, and gene-edited rice in India. The Lightning Round: Uber expands robotaxi services globally with Chinese partners. Waymo robotaxis: up to 25x safer for pedestrians. 70% of ferries on order now electric. By 2027, nearly all new homes in England must include solar panels. We explain how thorium reactors differ from traditional nuclear, their safety advantages, and why they may be key to a cleaner energy future. Pittsburgh landfill solar: https://electrek.co/2025/04/30/pittsburgh-airport-landfill-solar/ LA rebuild & natural gas: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/carbon-free-buildings/la-fires-electric-construction

Agnès Callamard, the global head of Amnesty International, holds a news conference in Ottawa to discuss the rise of authoritarian practices in the United States and around the world. The organization is also releasing its latest annual report. Also delivering remarks are Amnesty International's France-Isabelle Langlois (executive director, Canada francophone), Ketty Nivyabandi (secretary general, Canada's English-speaking section) and Paul O'Brien (executive director, USA division). Callamard discusses the increasing erosion of the rules-based international order and calls on countries like Canada to do more push back against this trend and position itself as a defender of human rights across the globe. British Columbia Premier David Eby announces the launch of “The Clean Energy Action Plan,” a strategy to harness the province's clean-electricity reserves, drive economic growth and bolster energy security.  He is joined at the news conference in Victoria by Adrian Dix, the minister of energy and climate solutions, Brittny Anderson, the minister of state for local governments and rural communities, and Chris O'Riley, the president and CEO of BC Hydro. Premier Eby also comments on the April 26 attack at a Filipino street festival in Vancouver that killed 11 people. Additionally, he discusses U.S. President Donald Trump's continued threats against Canada's sovereignty and on the ongoing trade war between the two countries.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

Want to become an apprentice lineman but not sure how to stand out in your interview? In this episode of Powerline Podcast, I sit down with Tyler Thompson, a former lineman turned manager at BC Hydro, to break down EXACTLY what hiring teams look for in apprentice candidates. We cover common mistakes, how to talk about your experience (even if you don't have much), and the best way to prepare so you walk into your interview with confidence. If you're serious about landing an apprenticeship, this is a must-watch!

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 

BC Hydro customers are facing a 3.75% rate increase over the next 2 years, and we have Adrian Dix in-studio to elaborate on why this increase in happening. Does the end of the carbon tax mean the end of municipal natural gas bans? What institution is next to lay off staff as International students drop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Hydro Rates to climb over the next few years GUEST: Barry Penner, Chair of Energy Futures Institute Homelessness up in Surrey GUEST: Jack O'Halloran, CEO of Surrey Urban Mission Inflation rises over the last month GUEST:  Bryan Yu, Chief Economist at Central 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Hydro customers to face a 3.75% rate increase over the next 2 years. How will this impact your wallet?! Guest: Adrian Dix - BC's Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poilievre is vowing to repeal the entire carbon price law, including for industries! BC Hydro rates are going up! How will this impact our wallets? Stanley Park Train to remain offline this spring! What's keeping this major attraction off-the-rails?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's path to net zero hinges on electrification. As the world's fourth-largest producer of hydroelectricity, we're primed to take a global leadership role. With the provinces and territories at different stages of grid decarbonization, electrification doesn't have to be “all or nothing” — regions with a longer way to go can take a phased approach, incorporating supplemental energy sources. But what about chilly Canadian winters? Cold-climate heat pumps now operate efficiently at -25°C. Of course, the best time to electrify may be during the initial build. But the second best time is now. Mariko Michasiw, program manager for B2E, the Building to Electrification Coalition, explains how cold-climate heat pumps, strategic retrofits, and grid planning are key to scaling electrification.Join the Building Good community today:https://www.buildinggood.caLinkedIn

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - Close to 50 people turned up at Mansons Hall on January 24, for an update on the construction coming or already underway in the downtown Mansons area. The Cortes Housing Society, Southern Cortes Community Association (SCCA), Cortes Island Community Foundation and Cortes Island Pickleball Society were on hand to describe what's taking place at Rainbow Ridge, the multipurpose courts and the Village Commons.   Regional Director Mark Vonesch exclaimed, “The big news here on Cortes is that the Housing Society is going to start building houses this year.” Sandra Wood, who's been at the heart of the Rainbow Ridge affordable housing project from the beginning, added, “It's exciting to finally get shovels in the ground. We feel like we've been shovel ready for years.”   Manda Aufochs Gillespie, from the Cortes Island Foundation, described another focus of the meeting “More and more, it's clear that the Village Commons is really this whole area and all the things that we gather in the heart of Mansons to do.” She mentioned the shared office and workspace which was close to completion beside FOCI, the CKTZ radio station and the little green with a picnic table. “The space is opened up so that you can get into that area where the pavilion is basically breaking ground as we speak. So by the summer, the pavilion will be up, wired into the radio station, and set up for performances. We also have put in these storage spaces. We have signed a lease for two of them with the Cortes Island Food Bank, as a drop off and distribution center, but also just to expand their capacity. The other two we're hoping will be for non-profit and the public because, as we all know, somehow on this island there is never enough space.”  “This whole space has largely been possible because the SCCA was like, ‘yes, let's think about parking as a community effort downtown.' Which I've really appreciated because before it looked like we would have to use a whole huge chunk of that rather small space for parking. There has been the creation of a set of new parking spaces, which is going to be  signed, I think, by this summer.” Cora Moret, from the SCCA, continued,  “I love the idea that this is all the Village Commons and that all these nonprofits are looking for the same thing, which is the Cortes community. So why would each place have a separate parking lot? It's all within a few dozen metres of each other.”  “There is a sign  as you come up past this parking lot, directly to the west of the parking lot between the skate park and the fire hall.  It just looks like  a cleared gravel area, and we'll work on that. What we'd like to see is an area that is central , that  could host some EV charging stations. That hopefully is coming in the near future. BC Hydro wants to pay for these but they have  certain parameters around them. So we're working on that too.” “We're going to be bringing in more grant projects for  the area between the skate park and the parking lot. We are very open to input. We're happy to hear what you think of what we're doing, what you think we should do or could do.” The main interview was with Sadhu Johnston from the Cortes Island Housing Society.

New Energy minister Dix announced his former boss, Glen Clark is the new chair of BC Hydro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 242 of The Clean Energy Show! This week, we explore a groundbreaking proposal to connect Europe's and North America's power grids using undersea cables, a move that could revolutionize clean energy by balancing solar and wind production across continents. California is launching a new program offering free e-bikes to low-income residents, but there's a catch: applicants must sit through climate change and e-bike safety videos. Meanwhile, OPEC faces a harsh reality check as oil demand peaks much sooner than anticipated, leaving petrostate politicians scrambling. And in New York City, plans for mandatory e-bike license plates spark controversy. Also in the show: Mercedes gets the green light for Level 3 autonomous driving in Germany, GM pulls the plug on its Cruise robo-taxi business, and BC Hydro opens a powerful new EV charger in British Columbia. All this and more, including the ever-illuminating Lightning Round! Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon or YouTube for exciting perks! Get a monthly bonus podcast and more! Main Stories California's Free E-Bike Program: Read more. Transatlantic Power Grids: Full report. OPEC's Oil Demand Reality Check: Read the full analysis. Other Highlights Mercedes-Benz's DRIVE PILOT gets approval in Germany for Level 3 autonomous driving, allowing drivers to legally read, work, or watch TV while the car drives itself. GM halts its Cruise self-driving taxi operations after safety incidents. BC Hydro opens a new 350 kW EV charger in Oyama, BC, significantly improving EV travel in the region. Listener Mail The Lightning Round US Supreme Court upholds California's right to set its own vehicle emissions standards. Global renewable energy installations hit a record 560 GW in 2023, compared to just 7.1 GW of new nuclear. EV battery life may last 40% longer than previously estimated. Study finds only 1% of EV owners would switch back to gas-powered cars, with cost savings being the primary reason. BYD plans to introduce 6C charging technology, enabling 10-80% charging in just 7 minutes. Contact Us We want to hear from you! Email us at CleanEnergyShow@gmail.com, or leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/cleanenergyshow. Support the Show Join us on Patreon for exclusive content and to be part of the conversation. Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VMDCRPHLNR8YE. We're also preparing our year-end wrap-up! Let us know what stories from 2024 stood out to you and how you feel about the progress made this year. Thank you for listening to The Clean Energy Show! See you next week!

Host: Neil Godbout Segment 1 & 2: Anna Duff, Community Futures Segment 3-5: Mike Kellett, BC Hydro

With storm season underway, more than 150,000 BC Hydro customers in the Island region have already lost power at some point. So we head to a place where long outages are the norm in winter, to get some tips on how to deal with them. (Here's a hint: the words “community” and “coffee” come up a lot.)

Welcome back to another podcast episode of Trees & Lines. Jeff Labelle, Distribution Vegetation Manager at BC Hydro, joins us to discuss how he incorporates insights from surrounding locations into BC Hydro's veg management program, how his team is utilizing technology to mitigate wildfire risk, and what he would like to see in terms of technology for the industry moving forward. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#arborist #utility #urbanforestry #podcast #sustainableforestry #vegetationmanagement #forestry #forester #vegmanagement #technology #wildfire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special Remembrance Day edition of FTR, we cover a number of topics that generated headlines and water cooler chat in New West and beyond. The podcast starts off with a discussion on the New West Mayor's Code of Conduct hearing at which his breach of the Community Charter Act was discussed and debated. In the end, the Mayor has been asked by Council to take some additional training - but was that enough? Who would have thought that e-bikes and a meat shop could collide. But they did this week when the Queen's Park Meat and Deli started a petition calling upon the Mayor and Council to remove an e-bike parking station. The owner was complaining that it resulted in two parking spots being removed from in front of his establishment. Did this story have a happy ending? The City of New Westminster is applying to the federal government for a grant to offset almost $2M in expenditures to set up a Crisis Response Team Pilot Project. Should New West taxpayers continue to do the job of the senior orders of government when it comes to dealing with the critical issues of mental health, homelessness and poverty on our streets? If you live in Burnaby you're eligible for up to $10,000 in grants to offset your costs to install solar panels and battery storage. If you live in New West not so much! That's because not all BC Hydro programs were created equally. Listen to how a NWP motion that came to Council may lead to more equity between BC Hydro and New West Electrical Utility customers. What do you define as temporary? 3 years? 6 years? That was the topic of discussion when Council debated the approval of a 'temporary' use permit for another homeless shelter downtown. In the end, 'temporary' got defined and the concerns of local residents were incorporated into the final decision. So how long is 'temporary'?Monday November 11th is Remembrance Day. Be sure to attend the special ceremony at New West City Hall at 10:30 am (rain or shine). This is a great way to pay respects to our soldiers and veterans who lost their lives over the course of so many global conflicts. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to tell your friends, family and colleagues to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other major platforms.

This is a special Election Edition of For the Record with guest Coun. Paul Minhas. The podcast looks back at some of the campaign commitments made during the election that could have an impact on the streets, homes and business of New Westminster residents. Why did Richmond-Queensborough come out on top when it came to campaign commitments? Why was there crickets in Burnaby-New West and New West-Coquitlam ridings? We explore and analyze what could be behind this phenomenon. The City of New West declared a climate crisis, yet did you know that local residents are not eligible for all BC Hydro programs to reduce energy consumption? For example, New West residents are not able to take advantage of a $5000 grant program to install solar panels and battery storage. Is that fair? Will a motion coming to Council soon help to resolve this inequity?A number of parents in New West are fuming mad with City Council after it passed up on the opportunity to provide long-term stable funding to expand the popular Walking School Bus Program. We explore what led to the Parent Advisory Councils sending an extraordinary letter to Mayor and Council last week. But will it lead to a positive outcome? Lastly, we provide a hint of some BIG changes coming to this podcast. A BIG announcement will be coming on Oct 25th regarding the future of For the Record with Daniel Fontaine. Tune in for a few hints as to what the change might be. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to tell family, friends and your work colleagues. That's how we keep growing the audience each week. If you want to listen to the podcast, it's available on all major platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcast.

Martin Turenne, President and CEO of FPX Nickel (FPX-TSX.V & OTCQB:FPOCF) joins me to discuss recent advancements in the Baptiste Nickel project located in British Columbia. FPX Nickel is pushing forward one of the world's largest undeveloped nickel projects.    We recap recent news releases from July 30th and September 3rd. The first announces FPX Nickel's adoption of cutting-edge technology to minimize carbon intensity, aiming for the bottom 5% of global nickel producers in CO2 emissions. The second highlights significant support from BC Hydro and the provincial government to facilitate the project's progression.    Martin discusses the formation of a new Critical Minerals Office by the BC government, designed to prep both FPX Nickel and provincial ministries for upcoming environmental assessments. Martin emphasizes the importance of First Nations community engagement and consent as the project moves toward its 2025 environmental assessment target. We also delve into FPX Nickel's strategic partnerships with Sumitomo Metal Mining, Otokumpu, and a confidential third strategic investor. These partners each hold a 9.9% stake, forming a technical advisory committee that meets quarterly to guide FPX Nickel's strategic advancements.    FPX Nickel is well-funded with over $40 million in the bank and no fundraising needs until 2026.   Click here to visit the FPX Nickel website and learn more about the Company and Project. 

In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast Robert is joined by Chris O'Riley, CEO of BC Hydro. As British Columbia's electricity utility, BC Hydro manages a vast network of dams and powerhouses, providing power to over five million people.In this episode, Chris delves into the challenges of meeting growing electricity demand while ensuring the reliability and sustainability of BC Hydro's infrastructure. They discuss the importance of upgrading and operating decade-old dams, as well as the ongoing efforts to balance energy supply with a call for power. Enjoy this conversation on the future of electricity in British Columbia. Chris will be joining Robert on stage at Everything Electric Canada on 6th, 7th, 8th September. 

View From Victoria: BC Hydro says Fill'er Up! We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why did researchers make a love potion for frogs? Guest: Vance Trudeau, University of Ottawa Research Chair in Neuroendocrinology Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC Hydro says Fill'er Up! We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: First Nation and the Federal Government hatch plans to save sockeye salmon Guest: Adam Silverstein, regional manager of hatchery reform and modernization with the Department of Fisheries & Oceans (DFO) Seg 4: Monday Morning Quarterbacks for Aug 26, 2024 Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 5: What to expect from the Liberal Cabinet retreat Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Reporter with Global National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Solar PVcast, we sit down with Steve Unger, Lead of Microgrid Development at Shift, to discuss the future of net-metering as it transitions to net-billing under the new self-generation policies being adopted by utility companies. Steve breaks down the reasons behind this shift and what it means for solar users. We explore the pros and cons of the new net-billing model, helping listeners understand how these changes could impact their solar energy systems and what they need to know to adapt. We also delve into the importance of effectively communicating the value of solar energy to policymakers and utility companies, who are key players in shaping the future of renewable energy in Canada. Whether you're a current solar user or considering making the switch, this episode provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of solar PV in Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FPX Nickel has conducted value engineering studies to improve the operations and reduce the carbon emissions of the Baptiste project. The studies have led to a significant reduction in carbon intensity, making the project world-class in terms of low carbon emissions. The company has implemented various technologies and design modifications, such as trolley assist haul trucks and autonomous haulage, to decarbonize the mining fleet. These improvements not only lower carbon emissions but also improve the project's economics. The low carbon intensity of the project is important for downstream supply chain customers and can provide a competitive advantage in the stainless steel and EV battery markets. FPX Nickel has also initiated studies to connect the Baptiste project with BC Hydro's grid, ensuring access to renewable energy. The company's recent hiring of an automated market making service aims to enhance trading liquidity in its stock.

In this episode of The Solar PVcast, we sit down with Daniel Giam, Founder of GETS Energy, to discuss the exciting new solar rebates from BC Hydro. We'll answer some of the most frequently asked questions about these rebates and explore how they integrate with the current Greener Homes Loan Program in Canada. Join us as we delve into solar incentives, their future in Canada and BC, and how you can maximize your savings on solar energy. Don't miss this informative conversation on the future of renewable energy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GUEST: Adam Webb, CEO at Besolar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of BC teachers launches antisemitism complaint against BC Teachers Federation   GUEST: Paul M. Pulver, Labour & Employment Lawyer at Pulver, Crawford & Munroe - a firm specializing in labour and employment issues. Are single-stair apartments the key to missing middle housing?  GUEST: Frances Bula, Political Contributor for The Globe and Mail What happens when it's too hot to work?  GUEST: Show Contributor, Geri Mayer-Judson & Dr. Michael Schwandt, Medical Health Officer at VCH New BC Hydro solar panel & battery storage rebates: a turning point for new energy in BC?  GUEST: Adam Webb, CEO at Besolar  6-day workweek in Greece?!  GUEST: Show Contributor, Geri Mayer-Judson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Hydro is launching a new program that offers residential customers the option to pay lower rates if they shift their electricity use to periods when demand for electricity is lower and there is more system capacity. Guest: Honourable Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Malaga Financial Corporation (OTCPink:MLGF) announced today the declaration of a cash dividend in the amount of 25 cents per share to shareholders. Randy C. Bowers, Chairman, President and CEO, remarked, “We are pleased to reward our loyal shareholders with this 25-cent quarterly dividend which represents a 4.43% annualized yield based on our most recent closing price of $22.56.” Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. (TSXV: SPA) (FSE: S3Y) is pleased to announce it has partnered with international technology group ANDRITZ and BC Hydro to reduce the carbon intensity of its proposed Spanish Mountain Gold project in the Cariboo Gold Corridor with the goal of building the most sustainable gold mine in Canada. For more information, please visit StockDayMedia.com

China may have peaked its emissions five years ahead of its target. So many cases against big oil are going forward on behalf of the climate. Now they're coming after the CEOs and board of directors. Tornadoes tear down wind turbines in Iowa. What is a marine court, anyway?  Subscribe to the podcast for new episodes delivered to you every week! Here's how the show played out: Intro Personal Updates Brian sees a climate movie at the Yorkton Film Festival (The Clean Energy Show is a sponsor) James captures the pipeline plane that bothers him Power outage shows how society is right now BC Hydro expanding stations to northern British Columbia Charging infrastructure is up by one third in Canada New survey supports criminal charges against climate criminals First charges in France Tornado pummels turbines in Iowa Mail: Sense Home Monitoring System More on electric container ships in China Small island states win victory in marine court China looks to retaliate on tariffs The Lightning Round! China may have peaked its emissions The Clean Energy Show is released every week so be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get new episodes delivered to you free! SUPPORT THE SHOW Make a small donation to our podcast today via our PayPal Donate page.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VMDCRPHLNR8YE E-transfer: cleanenergyshow@gmail.com RATE AND REVIEW US See The Clean Energy Show on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to our show. OUR STORE Visit our Merchandise store for T-shirts, hats and more! https://my-store-dde61d.creator-spring.com CONTACT US Email: cleanenergyshow@gmail.com TikTok Channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleanenergypod YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/thecleanenergyshow X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/CleanEnergyPod Threads: @cleanenergypod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cleanenergypod.bsky.social James Whittingham https://twitter.com/jewhittingham Brian Stockton: https://twitter.com/brianstockton Leave us an ONLINE VOICEMAIL at http://speakpipe.com/cleanenergyshow Copyright 2024.  

This episode originally aired on February 11, 2019: This week on Terra Informa, Sofia Osborne (a Terra Informer herself) reads us a piece she recently wrote for The Tyee, an independent, Canadian, online magazine. The story recounts Sofia's experience being isolated on Saturna Island during the worst wind storm in BC Hydro history. The storm rocked BC's west coast this past December, while Sofia's article was just released. We'll chat about the piece, the future of dealing with these massive storms, and journalism! ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★

BC Hydro is seeking private sector bids for projects to meet the province's growing electricity demand for the first time in 15 years. Guest: Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines, and low carbon innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: It turns out Google's Incognito mode is not as private as you might have thought.  Google has settled a lawsuit alleging it tracked internet use of users in Chrome's incognito mode. The claim alleged Google's analytics, cookies, and apps allowed it to track users despite private browsing settings. Guest: Stephanie Liu, Senior Analyst, Forrester Business and technology consultants Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: Is shutting up the next trend in stress relief! How much stress do you deal with on a daily basis and what do people do to try and prevent that stress from overtaking their life. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: What BC's decriminalization means for Northern Health A memo from the northern health region seems to tell nurses and staffers they can't seize drugs from patients or visitors nor can they take away knives 4 inches or less. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: BC introduces a new House Flipping Tax The BC government introduced legislation for a new home-flipping tax targeting speculators.The Finance Minister stated that the tax aims to deter wealthy investors from using housing for short-term profit. Guest: Tara Benham, National Tax advisor, Grant Thorton Seg 5: What would happen if BC ran out of energy? The idea of electric cars seems great, but all that electricity has to come from somewhere. Will BC be able to keep up? Guest: Dr. William Dunford, Professor of Electric and Computer Engineering at UBC. Seg 6: BC Hydro wants your help! BC Hydro is seeking private sector bids for projects to meet the province's growing electricity demand for the first time in 15 years. Guest: Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines, and low carbon innovation Seg 7: Regulating the speed of trucks in BC Speed-limiting technology will soon be mandatory for heavy commercial vehicles on B.C. highways. The technology aims to improve safety by moderating vehicle speeds Guest: Rob Fleming, Transport minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could an early rate cut overheat the spring housing market in Canada? GUEST: Ron Butler, mortgage broker at Butler Mortgages Scammers are getting more advanced - how you can protect yourself and your money GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor & Sophia Leung, TD fraud expert  OUR ENERGY FUTURE - Can B.C meet ballooning energy needs? GUEST: Richard McCandless, retired senior BC Government Public Servant. Mr. McCandless is also an intervener in the BC Utility Commission's reviews of BC Hydro and ICBC's rate requests. The Week That Was in BC Politics GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Beyonce rides into the country genre with latest album Cowboy Carter GUEST: Eric Alper, Publicist and Music Commentator at ThatEricAlper.com The Wrap - Did you make the mistake of getting rid of your DVD collection too soon & What's a movie prop you'd be willing to spend money on? GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Richard McCandless, retired senior BC Government Public Servant. Mr. McCandless is also an intervener in the BC Utility Commission's reviews of BC Hydro and ICBC's rate requests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An overview of the 2024 B.C budget GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter First Nations blame opposition for Land Act U-turn GUEST: Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs B.C's business community responds to deficit spending and economy GUEST: Ken Peacock, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for the Business Council of B.C B.C Budget: new funding for In-vitro fertilization GUEST: Laura Spencer, Fertility Coach B.C Budget 2024: Concerns over deficit spending GUEST: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade B.C Budget 2024: Electricity Affordability Credit through BC Hydro and Fortis BC GUEST: Barry Penner, Chair for the Energy Futures Initiative B.C Budget 2024: no new funding for Translink expansion GUEST: Brad West, Chair of the TransLink Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation, and Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Barry Penner, Chair for the Energy Futures Initiative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will it take to end B.C and Alberta's ‘wine war'?  GUEST: Dale Nally, Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister  Millennials now outnumber baby boomers in Canada GUEST: Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company How should B.C regulate 'bad faith' evictions?  GUEST: David Hutniak, CEO of Landlord BC  B.C NDP changes course on Lands Act GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief With Site C over budget, what will future rate hikes at B.C Hydro look like? GUEST: Richard McCandless, retired senior BC Government Public Servant. Mr. McCandless is also an intervener in the BC Utility Commission's reviews of BC Hydro and ICBC's rate requests.  Canadian walk-in clinic wait times nearly double from last year - and BC is the worst offender  GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor & Thomas Jankowski, CEO of Medimap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Richard McCandless, retired senior BC Government Public Servant. Mr. McCandless is also an intervener in the BC Utility Commission's reviews of BC Hydro and ICBC's rate requests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 From the sanctified grounds of religious buildings to the surprising sanctuaries for fruit trees and bomb shelters, we probe the public policy implications when specific properties are relieved from bearing the tax burden, leaving others to shoulder the financial weight. Our discussion navigates the murky waters of the Rural Area Taxation Act, shedding light on the ripple effect tax exemptions have on society.Also on the show,  BC Hydro pulled the plug on a forestry company's cryptocurrency aspirations. Finally, a sexual assault conviction is overturned as a result of Crown Counsel cross-examining the accused on whether the complainant was attractive and the trial judge making their own assessment of the complaint's attractiveness. Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed. 

The Premier has announced a $36 billion BC Hydro plan.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Is there a science to trash talking? Trash talk is commonly associated with sports but is considered a widespread form of competitive communication across various fields. Guest: Rafi Kohan, Author Seg 2: View From Victoria: The plan for Hydro in BC The Premier has announced a $36 billion BC Hydro plan. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 3: Why do men and women have different sense of humour? A study at the University of Oxford explored gender differences in humor preferences in the age of internet memes and political commentary. Guest: Robin Dunbar, a professor at the university of oxford Seg 4: Surrey Police Board Responds! The Surrey Police Board and Surrey Police Union are in disagreement with Mayor Brenda Locke over alleged inaccurate information regarding the 2023 police budget. Guest: Mike Serr, Surrey Police Board Administrator Seg 5: Fake Midwives are operating in BC The Province's regulator has identified an unauthorized midwife operating in the Fraser Valley. Guest: Cynthia Johansen, Registrar and CEO, BC College of Nurses and Midwives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did importing energy in the summer payoff for BC Hydro during this weekend's deep freeze GUEST: Rob Shaw, CHEK News Political Correspondent  Pets no longer to be considered property in B.C's Family Law Act GUEST: Rebeka Breder, Animal Rights Lawyer Arctic cold snap proves zero-carbon energy future will not be easy or inexpensive GUEST: Richard McCandless, retired senior BC Government Public Servant.  B.C natural gas saves Alberta, so why are we denying a gas pipeline? GUEST: Doug Slater, VP of Indigenous Relations and Regulatory Affairs, FortisBC Federal minister admits International student program out of control. Is a cap finally coming? GUEST: Barj Dhahan, Co-founder and director of the Canada India Education Society The game-changing stakes of the Iowa caucuses GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Rob Shaw, CHEK News Political Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The NDP has issued a letter of expectations to new BC Utilities Commission CEO Mark Jaccard,  one month after firing David Morton.  We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Returning to the podcast today is the CEO of BC Hydro, Chris O'Riley. BC Hydro is the proud sponsor of FC Live Canada. With a strong background in engineering and finance, he navigates the complexities of power generation, transmission, and distribution. O'Riley's innovative vision drives sustainable initiatives, emphasizing clean energy and environmental responsibility. To ensure a reliable supply of this critical product, BC Hydro is spending approximately $2.9 billion per year over the next 10 years to refurbish and expand its electricity assets.  Under his guidance, BC Hydro advances its role in shaping the province's energy landscape. O'Riley's dedication to public service extends beyond his role, fostering collaborations and community engagement.

A BC Hydro task force is addressing the premier's concern that it takes too long to approve electricity projects in B.C.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Kwatuuma Cole Sayers, Interim Executive Director at Clean Energy BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 B.C's Court of Appeal upholds New Westminster's rental-only zoning Patrick Johnstone, Mayor of New Westminster discusses New Westminster's rental-only zoning BC Hydro's time-of-use rates proposal Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses BC Hydro's time-of-use rates proposal Revamping Gastown Sarah Kirby Yung, Vancouver City Councillor discusses the methods the city is using to revamp Gastown The effect of the Delta Port Expansion on Southern Gulf Islands Mary Desprez, Ladysmith resident, for South Coast Ship Watch Alliance discusses the effect the Delta Port Expansion will have on the Southern Gulf Islands How will the Writers Strike in Hollywood affect B.C's film industry? Amy Lang, President of North Shore Studios & Mammoth Studios discusses how the Writers Strike in Hollywood affect B.C's film industry Big Fight in Little Chinatown - the documentary on battling gentrification across North America Karen Cho, Director of Big Fight in Little Chinatown discusses her film on battling gentrification across North America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses BC Hydro's time-of-use rates proposal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a clean energy advantage thanks to a long history of hydroelectric generation, BC Hydro delivers 98% renewable and clean electricity to its 4 million customers. To ensure a reliable supply of this critical product, BC Hydro will spend approximately $2 billion per year over the next 10 years to refurbish and expand its electricity assets. BC Hydro are a sponsor of the Canadian FC live show later this year.