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BC Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey tabled the province's 2025 budget on Tuesday this week, the same day that Trump brought in a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports. The tariff situation has since changed and will inevitably change again, but the fact remains that the NDP budget was tabled in a world that is dramatically different from when the government was elected just 4 months ago. Finance minister Bailey defended the projected 10.9 billion dollar operating deficit saying it is necessary to respond to U.S. tariffs and not cut essential public services. We speak with Marc Lee, senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

The state of healthcare in BC GUEST: Josie Osborne, BC Minister of Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbia holds a special focus for the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF), with three of North America's four wild sheep calling it home.  During the past three years, WSF directed $1.9 Million in Grant in Aid to the province to conserve and enhance thinhorn and bighorn sheep, improve their habitat, mitigate the impact of predation, support the hunting and conservation industry, and fund outreach programs to educate the public on the conservation benefits of hunting. In addition, WSF directed $828,000 to British Columbia's Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation through the sale of the BC Minister's Special Sheep License to fund wild sheep projects during the same three-year period for a total of nearly $2.8 Million. This equates to almost $1 million per year. In this Spotlight on British Columbia episode, Sheep Fever co-host Gray Thornton visits with  two of WSF's affiliates, Kyle Stelter, CEO Wild Sheep Society of BC & Scott Ellis, CEO Guide Outfitter Association of BC to talk all things wild sheep in the province.  

On this episode of the show, BC Minister of Forests Bruce Ralston joins Energeticcity.ca's Steve Berard to chat about the US's decision to increase the duty on softwood lumber, the rail strike, and the impact both will have on the Peace.Then, Moose FM's Dub Craig chats with ABC Recycling's McLean Welsh and the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation's Kelly Amboe about ABC Recycling's Summer Scrap Drive in support of the foundation.Tune in to This Week in the Peace every Friday at 10am MST on 100.1 Moose FM and the Energeticcity.ca YouTube page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cracking down on illegal STR's Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some B.C. landlords are asking tenants for out-of-bounds rent increases, implying eviction. Has this happened to you? Plus, a new poll has found more than one in three British Columbians are considering leaving the province due to high housing costs. BC Minister of Housing Ravi Kahlon joins the show to discuss. Vancouver city councillor Pete Fry joins the show to express concerns over Mayor Ken Sim's budget. And Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West talks about municipal infrastructure concerns and foreign interference allegations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moose FM's Dub Craig chats with Ovvian Castrillo-Hill about the EX SITU exhibit opening June 7, 2024, at Peace Gallery North and other events happening in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month.Then, Energeticcity.ca's Steve Berard talks with BC Minister of Health Adrian Dix about the challenges in healthcare in the northeast and how he and the government plan on fixing those challenges.Check out This Week in the Peace every Friday at 10am MST on 100.1 Moose FM and on the Moose FM and Fort St. John Today Facebook pages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's podcast: The passing of Rex Murphy. Guest: Catherine Swift. Multi-decade friend and president of Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada. Also member of our Beauties and the Beast panel. And: Callers, reflecting on what made Rex special.   Selina Robinson was until recently a senior cabinet minister in the British Columbia provincial NDP government of David Eby. Then her comment on a B'nai Brith organized panel show that before Israel became a state its territory was just "a crappy piece of land with nothing on it," where several hundred thousand people lived, but it didn't produce anything and didn't have an economy. The backlash to MLA Robinson's statement caused her eventual and bitter resignation from cabinet and the NDP party as she claimed antisemitism exists among NDP caucus members. Now MLA Robinson accuses premier Eby of "gaslighting" the Jewish community with empty promises to do something about antisemitism (per Vaughn Palmer in Vancouver Sun). Guest: Selena Robinson. Independent MLA, British Columbia.   Canada's system of MAID (Medical assistance in dying) is under increased international and national scrutiny and criticism. In 2021, more than 10,000 people chose to die with physician administered drugs. The question of whether mental illness is a sole qualifier for MAID was addressed in parliament, reminding that in 2015 the Supreme Court ruled adults with "a grievous and irremedial medical condition" were eligible for assisted death. Now there is growing fear people under economic strain are accessing MAID.  In 2021, more than 10,000 people accessed MAID in Canada, while at the same time the numbers of doctors engaging in providing medical assistance in dying is dropping. Meanwhile a leading United States medical ethicist is calling for MAID to immediately be adopted in the State of New York.  Guest: Dr. Arthur Caplan. Mitty Professor of Bioethics. NYU Grossman School of Medicine.  Author: Smart Mice, Not so smart People.   Split headline: Canada's divorce rate is at its lowest in 50 years. However, Fewer people are entering marriage. This according to a report from the Vanier Institute of the Family. What gives? Hold on though! There's another consideration. What is happening to couples who live together in common-law relationships, but choose not to marry? In 2021, according to the Vanier report, 22.7% of couples were living common-law and when they split up the numbers are shifted to the divorced column. In our efforts to explore these stories, we uncover some truly shocking information about the nitty-gritty of common-law relationships. Guest: Scott Taylor, Taylor Law Group, Langley, British Columbia.  --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Helen Lui welcomes Ravi Kahlon, MLA for North Delta and British Columbia's Housing Minister, to discuss transformative approaches to the housing crisis. Minister Kallon shares his political journey and the personal experiences fueling his commitment to driving positive change. They delve into the shift towards embracing density, the introduction of innovative policies under Kahlon's leadership, and the vision for more liveable, equitable, and sustainable cities.References: https://strongerbc.gov.bc.ca/housing/ Show Credits:Host: Helen LuiProducer: Aaron JohnsonCover Art By: the Sneaky Artist (https://sneakyart.substack.com/)Covert Art Titles: SpencerWebsite: UrbanismVancouver.comIf you want to support the podcast, you can "Buy Us A Coffee"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/urbanismvancouver

Brenda Locke is the Mayor of Surrey, B.C. as elected in 2022. She is also a former BC Minister of State for Mental Health and Addictions.Dr. Randeep Gill is an Emergency Physician at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

Seg 1: Developing the Best Books of the Year list is a labour of love which involves a dedicated committee of Indigo of book lovers and book experts tirelessly collaborating to narrow a list of hundreds of novels down to their top ten. Guest: Rania Husseini, Senior Vice President of Print at Indigo Seg 2: The Halloween hangover is kicking in and the sugar crash is depleting the energy of youths, and adults everywhere! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: BC United is rolling out a tax relief plan as the debate on carbon tax opens up and Kevin Falcon responds to Ottawa's home heating oil tax break for Eastern provinces. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: What is illegal dumping and why does it seem so ordinary to see garbage just dropped off wherever is most convenient? Guest: Kristina Nishi, Manager of Recycling and Waste Recovery for The City of Richmond Seg 5: Shaping BC's Environmental Future: Out of all the Canadian provinces and territories, British Columbia is the MOST bio-diverse, according to stats from bio diversity B-C dot org. To maintain and promote biodiversity in B-C, it is crucial that we protect habitats for creatures great and small. CKNW contributor Geri Mayer-Judson has a story that focuses on some VERY small creatures on Vancouver Island. Seg 6: Will transparency improve BC's gender pay gap? Starting today, all employers in BC will have to include pay information on their public job postings. Guest: Kelli Paddon, BC's Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity Seg 7: The Pink Shirt Day online store opens today. Since 2008 the campaign has raised over 2.8 million supporting youth anti-bullying programs in British Columbia and throughout Western Canada Guest: Andrea Cadogan, Vice President of Fortis BC Seg 8: The BC NDP is raising concerns and seeking federal assistance to help Canadians cope with heating costs during the upcoming winter season. Guest: Josie Osborne, BC Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC NDP is raising concerns and seeking federal assistance to help Canadians cope with heating costs during the upcoming winter season. Guest: Josie Osborne, BC Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey First Councillor Linda Annis says a letter from the provincial government to Mayor Brenda Locke, and copied to councillors, reinforces that a lack of leadership at city hall has stalled the Surrey Police transition process Guest: Mike Farnworth, BC Minister of Public Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Canadian consumers frustrated by high food prices will soon see major grocery store chains taking action to address the issue. Guest: Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage Seg 2: Michael von Massow says the federal government's efforts to get Canada's major grocers to stabilize their food prices won't make 'a substantive difference' in food prices, adding that supply-based issues are the major determining factor in influencing prices. Guest: Mike von Massow, Associate Professor of Food Economics at the University of Guelph Seg 3: View From Victoria:  The latest outburst in Surrey after a letter from the director of policing services suggesting Foot dragging, budget fudging, and a trail of meetings stretching over the horizon. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Surrey First Councillor Linda Annis says a letter from the provincial government to Mayor Brenda Locke, and copied to councillors, reinforces that a lack of leadership at city hall has stalled the Surrey Police transition process. Guest: Linda Annis, Surrey First City Councillor Seg 5: How can we help make BC playgrounds more accessible? The Reach Child and Youth Development Society has been dedicated to this mission since 1959. Guest: Tamara Veitch, Events and Fundraising Coordinator for the Reach Child and Youth Development Society Seg 6: The BC government has formulated a plan to penalize B.C. Ferries when it cancels "core service" sailings due to staffing shortages, a move prompted by the disruptions experienced by passengers during a tumultuous summer travel season.  Guest: Nicholas Jimenez, President and CEO of BC Ferries Seg 7: Kickin' it with The Caps Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 8: Surrey First Councillor Linda Annis says a letter from the provincial government to Mayor Brenda Locke, and copied to councillors, reinforces that a lack of leadership at city hall has stalled the Surrey Police transition process Guest: Mike Farnworth, BC Minister of Public Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health minister meets with Surrey Memorial Hospital staff Adrian Dix, BC Minister of Health, discusses overcrowding in hospitals across the province International students outpace provincial government in funding of Ontario post-secondary institutions Barj Dhahan, Director of Canada India Education Society/ Have worked in the Canada India corridor in education, nursing, health care and trade and policy. & established an innovative nursing partnership between UBC School of Nursing and Guru Nanak College of Nursing in Punjab, India discusses the struggles of international students coming to Canada City asking for feedback on corner stores and more Peter Meiszner, City of Vancouver Councillor discusses the disappearance of Vancouver corner stores B.C.'s anti-gang agency ineffective in tackling escalating drug war Kash Heed, former Solicitor General of BC and former West Vancouver Police Chief discusses the ineffectiveness of BC's anti-gang agencies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrian Dix, BC Minister of Health, discusses overcrowding in hospitals across the province Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace Lore is the BC Minister of State for Child Care. She is the BC NDP MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill, as elected in 2020.

A fireside chat with addy Co-Founder Stephen Jagger and Hon. Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing for a discussion on housing affordability, development & construction. Biography: Ravi Kahlon Ravi Kahlon was first elected as a member of the legislative assembly (MLA) for Delta North in May 2017 and was named British Columbia's minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation in November 2020. He previously served as the parliamentary secretary for Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, where he Event Sponsorship (TD) 2 championed the use of mass timber and innovation in B.C.'s forest sector. As parliamentary secretary for Sport and Multiculturalism, he helped restore the BC Human Rights Commission and traveled the province to build an anti-racism strategy. As minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation, Ravi's first priority was to support families and communities through the pandemic and he worked closely with business, workers, First Nations and communities to develop and deliver on a strategy for long-term sustainability, jobs and growth. Ravi's love for sports and athletic competition has also shaped his outlook. When he was seven years old, his father introduced him to field hockey. A two-time Olympian, Ravi played field hockey for Team Canada at the 2000 and 2008 Olympics. Event Sponsors: addy - https://addyinvest.ca (Invest in Institutional Commercial Grade Real Estate) TOMO - https://tomospaces.com REW - https://www.rew.ca Follow the addy social channels to keep up with everything that's happening in the addy community: Discord: https://discord.gg/addy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@addyinvest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addyinvest/ Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/addyinvest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/addyinvest/ Disclaimer The information provided on addy's website, webinars, blog, emails and accompanying material is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute or form any part of any offer or invitation or other solicitation or recommendation to purchase any securities. It should not be considered financial or professional advice. You should consult with a professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs. Forward-Looking Statements Some information contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively "forward-looking statements"). The use of the words "intention", "will", "may", "can", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although addy believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and/or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements since addy can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and addy does not undertake any obligations to publicly update and/or revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of additional information, future events and/or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

Seamless Day Kindergarten offers before-and-after-school care conveniently located in the kindergarten classroom. Guest: Grace Lore, BC Minister of State for Childcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The universe's conditions can be described by fundamental constants, such as the gravitational constant and the speed of light, which determine the sizes and strengths of various parameters. Guest: Lord Martin Rees, UK's Astronomer Royal and Fellow of Trinity College Cambridge Seg 2: What is the best way to spend summer in Vancouver? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: Justice Minister David Lametti has introduced new legislation, Bill C-48, to address repeat violent offenders being granted bail in Canada. Guest: David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Seg 4: Seamless Day Kindergarten offers before-and-after-school care conveniently located in the kindergarten classroom. Guest: Grace Lore, BC Minister of State for Childcare Seg 5: How will the new bail reforms impact BC? Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of BC Seg 6: Extraordinary British Columbians: Dr. Allen Eaves Dr. Allan Eaves is a Leukemia Specialist who has not only helped change the face of cancer, but also founded The Terry Fox Laboratory. Guest: Dr. Allan Eaves, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: 21 Questions with our new contributor Scott Shantz Guest: Scott Shantz, New Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 2: The union representing about 1800 pilots at Westjet and Swoop could be on the picket line as early as Friday. Guest: Michael King, Global News Calgary Seg 3: Could Deepfake video and audio reshape how we navigate our legal system? Guest: Jeff Hancock, Founding Director of the Stanford Social Media Lab and the Harry and Norman Chandler Professor of Communication at Stanford University Seg 4: What's it like to evacuate your home, and leave in a moment's notice to escape from an out of control wildfire? Guest: Ken Pite, Lytton Resident Seg 5: Former members of BC Housing's board of directors dispute Premier David Eby's claim that they were dismissed for refusing to fire CEO Shayne Ramsay over alleged conflicts of interest. Guest: Perry Staniscia, Former Director of BC Housing Seg 6: How can the Province help to cut down on unlawful eviction problems? Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC's Minister of Housing Seg 7: How can we improve hospital safety after assaults and conflicts continue to rise. Guest: Adrian Dix, BC Minister of Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we improve hospital safety after assaults and conflicts continue to rise. Guest: Adrian Dix, BC Minister of Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: When it comes to preventative measures against breast cancer, how often and when should women get mammograms. Guest: Dr. Paula Gordon, breast radiologist in Vancouver and Clinical Professor at the University of British Columbia. Seg 2: Could gene-edited foods be a new reality at your local grocery stores. Guest: Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Seg 3: Vancouver city voted to reduce the Empty Homes Tax. Guest: Christine Boyle, Councillor for One City Vancouver Seg 4: There are still no changes being made at Atira, days after a damning report of financial mismanagement was released by the government. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Housing Seg 5: Langley Township Council is seeking to establish its own police detachment rather than sharing the Langley RCMP Guest: Mayor of Langley, Nathan Pachal Seg 6: We have some good news for those pizza lovers. The first Canadian edition of Women in Pizza is coming to Vancouver. Guest: Stephanie Swane, publisher and editorial director of Modernist Cuisine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are still no changes being made at Atira, days after a damning report of financial mismanagement was released by the government. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do personality tests work? Dr. René Mõttus, Professor of School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh What agreements did PSAC reach with the Treasury Board? Mackenzie Gray, Senior Correspondent for Global News National What initiated the Surrey policing debacle, and was it worth it? Doug McCallum, Former Mayor of Surrey Why the $150 million of funding should go to other cities in BC Daniel Fontaine, Councillor for the New West Progressives How did BC reach its Surrey policing verdict? Mike Farnworth, BC Minister of Public Safety Should BC make a more definitive verdict about policing in Surrey? Kevin Falcon, Leader of the Opposition for BC United How SFU broke two Charters by cancelling its Football Program Jim Mullin, President of Football Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did BC reach its Surrey policing verdict? Mike Farnworth, BC Minister of Public Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The importance of expanding trauma-informed employment opportunities for refugees. Guest: Sheila Malcolmson, BC Minister of Social Development and Poverty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: A team of researchers has proposed that seismic motions in the Earth could be used to test for modified gravity. Guest: Dr. Paul Sutter, Research Professor of Astrophysics at Stony Brook University's Institute for Advanced Computational Science Seg 2: Why is FOX news being sued for defamation? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 3: According to Statistics Canada, Indigenous people generally have a lower participation and employment rate, and a higher unemployment rate in the labour market compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts Guest: Kory Wilson, Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships at the British Columbia Institute of Technology Seg 4: The importance of expanding trauma-informed employment opportunities for refugees. Guest: Sheila Malcolmson, BC Minister of Social Development and Poverty Seg 5: What can New York's Chinese police station teach Canada about foreign interference? Guest: Michel Juneau-Katsuya, Former Chief of Asia-Pacific at CSIS and Author of “Nest of Spies” Seg 6: How are Transit Police tackling the rise of violent crime? Guest: Chief Officer Dave Jones, President of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police Seg 7: True Crime Tuesday with Nancy Hixt In 1992, Dilleen Hempel had just married the love of her life, moved into a new home and started a new job. But on her way home from her second-shift, the 26-year-old vanished. Guest: Nancy Hixt, Senior Crime Reporter for Global News and Host of “Crime Beat” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Minister of Health Adrian Dix discusses the availability of Ozempic in the province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will the Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative improve public safety? Guest: Mike Farnworth, BC Minister of Public Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will BC make a new LNG project the lowest emitting plant on the planet? Guest: Josie Osborne, BC Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Is it time to ditch the technology and short form communication and get back to regular face to face conversations. Guest: Dr. Paula Marantz Cohen, Distinguished Professor of English at Drexel University and Author of “Talking Cure: An Essay on the Power of Conversation” Seg 2: How will expanding the Coastal GasLink Pipeline benefit BC? Guest: Josie Osborne, BC Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Seg 3: Is disclosing company salaries enough to close BC's gender pay gap? Guest: Marjorie Griffin Cohen, Economist and Professor of Political Science and Women's Science at Simon Fraser University Seg 4: Grab your tambourines and dust off those beach blankets, because the Folk Fest is back in action! Guest: Erin Mullan, President of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival Seg 5: How will the Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative improve public safety? Guest: Mike Farnworth, BC Minister of Public Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cup fees & climate change: Is it time city hall got back to basics?  GUEST: Mike Klassen, Vancouver City Councillor (ABC) Provincial government supports for BC-based festivals  GUEST: Lana Popham, BC Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport The 25-cent cup fee is gone & Happy 10 year anniversary of Happy Hour in BC!  GUEST: Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the B.C Restaurant and Foodservices Association  Tesla set to open up charging network to other electric vehicles GUEST: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist behind CatoCarGuy.com It's the 10 year anniversary of Happy Hour in B.C.!  GUEST: Christy Clark, Former Premier of B.C.  John Rustad joins BC Conservatives after being ousted from BC Liberal party  GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter & knower of things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Lana Popham, BC Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garry Merkel is a member of the Tahltan Nation and a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with the Association of BC Forest Professionals. His achievements and contributions are numerous and span decades. They include being instrumental in the formation of the Faculty of Forestry's First Nations Council of Advisors (FNCOA) in 1994 in which he currently serves as co-chair. He also worked with the UBC First Nations House of Learning to establish an Aboriginal Forestry Initiative at UBC. Garry is the Executive Director of the BC First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Council, and has been the CEO of the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation. He was part of the 3-person team that negotiated the creation of the Columbia Basin Trust, was elected vice-chair of the Trust at its formation in 1995, and chaired the trust from 2005 to 2013. Garry is a Co-Chair of the BC Minister of Forests Practices Advisory Council. Most recently, he co-authored A New Future for Old Forests, a report for the Province of British Columbia that includes recommendations on the management of old-growth forests in the province that the Provincial Government has committed to implement in full. Garry has been involved in building First Nations governments for almost three decades. He has led numerous initiatives, including the Yukon Forest Policy, the BC First Nations Forest Policy Forum, the Hakai Recreation Area Co-management Agreement, the Canadian Aboriginal Forestry and Employment Training Strategy, the BC Aboriginal Housing Strategy, the BC Aboriginal Governance Initiative and Ktunaxa Strategic Engagement Agreement. Watch the full podcast at https://bit.ly/GarryMerkelPodcast

Seg 1 - With inflation projected to be in decline, the Bank of Canada is set to pause on interest rate hikes. Guest: Stephen Gordon, Professor of Economics at Laval University. Seg 2 - Is the VPD out of control and too political? Guest: Ian Mulgrew, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3 - Some mayors are pushing for the end to vaccine mandates in the healthcare industry in order to get more nurses back to work. Guest: Shirley Bond, BC Liberal MLA and Health critic Seg 4 - Intense cold coming to Metro Vancouver this weekend could last weeks Guest: Jonathan Bau, Environment Canada Meteorologist Seg 5 - The government is protecting a rare ecosystem near Revelstoke BC! Guest: George Heyman, BC Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 - AI bots are being used by students to ‘cheat' their way through assignments. Now teachers are coming up with ways to combat these bots. Guest: Antony Aumann, Professor of Philosophy, Northern Michigan University 09:03 - A new podcast is shedding light on the stories from people who have been directly affected by the opioid crisis in BC. Guest: Dr. Aaron Goodman, Faculty of Journalism and Communication Studies at SFU Guest: Kym Porter participated in the project and recorded her memories of her son Neil Balmer 17:57 - Canadians should consider limiting their alcohol consumption to two drinks or less per week, according to new national guidance. Guest: Dr. Peter R. Butt, Associate Professor Academic Family Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. 23:34 - From Bill-36 to surgical backlogs in the province, Health Minister Adrian Dix joins the show to discuss how BC will turn the corner on its medical care. Guest: Adrian Dix, BC Minister of Health 30:48 - Has Vancouver's disposable cup fee had any impact on the amount of garbage being produced by single use items? Guest: Greg Wilson, Director of Government Relations in BC for the Retail Council Of Canada. 38:24 - Vancouver councilors are working on a revitalization plan for Historic Chinatown Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 - Are you a nostalgic person? A very popular Canadian brand is back! Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor 08:17 - After a marathon negotiation session that lasted more than 16 hours, B.C. 's paramedics' union and the province's Health Employers Association have reached a tentative agreement. Guest: Troy Clifford, President of Ambulance Paramedics of BC. 14:45 - B.C.'s positive 2022 employment gains may not be the welcome sign some would hope for, given the province's tight labour market. Guest: Brenda Bailey, BC Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. 19:51 - In the first months of COVID, as successive waves of the virus necessitated lockdowns, cooped-up British Columbians turned to nature for solace — and sometimes found a traffic jam instead. Guest: David Leavers, Metro Vancouver's Division Manager of Visitor and Operations Services for Regional Parks 27:35 - The provincial government's Bridge Management Information System lists 2,973 bridges and 73 tunnels in BC alone!! And one White Rock-based author and photographer made it his job to document them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C.'s positive 2022 employment gains may not be the welcome sign some would hope for, given the province's tight labour market. Guest: Brenda Bailey, BC Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the upgrades to Highway 91 and 17 nearing completion, what do commuters need to know about their travels? Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister for Housing.

00:00 - In a match that went back and forth, Argentina won its third World Cup after a match that's already being hailed as one of the most thrilling matches in World Cup history. Guest: Colin Miller, Soccer Analyst and Color commentator for the Vancouver Whitecaps. 07:46 - With the upgrades to Highway 91 and 17 nearing completion, what do commuters need to know about their travels? Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister for Housing. 12:29 - Eric Chapman got a special phone number to call and talk to some of Santa's helpers to see how things are going as they get ready for Christmas. 19:13 - After Sunday's blast, more snow and freezing temperatures are on the way for the Lower Mainland. Guest: Jonathan Bau, Environment Canada Senior Meteorologist. 25:48 - Some childcare providers are changing the way they charge parents. Guest: Sharon Gregson, Childcare advocate. 31:27 - If you think, at all, about how you get around, your modes of transportation and mobility for work and recreation, you likely consider cost, convenience and ease of use. Guest: Karly Nygaard-Petersen, BCAA senior marketing manager for Evo Car Share and doctoral candidate in Royal Roads University's Doctor of Business Administration program.

ch.1 The British government held an emergency response meeting Saturday to plan for record high temperatures after authorities issued their first ever “red” warning for extreme heat early next week.Guest: Redmond Shannon, Global News European Correspondent   ch. 2 Nearly 400 law enforcement officials rushed to mass shooting that left 21 people dead at a Uvalde elementary school but “systemic failures” created a chaotic scene that lasted more than an hour before the gunman was finally confronted and killed, according to a report from investigators released Sunday.Guest: Chris Fox, CBS reporter in Uvalde, Texas ch. 3 As research suggests that COVID-19 has infected roughly half of the Canadian population, the emergence of an even more contagious version of the virus means some people may be in for another round.Guest: Dr. Brian Conway, medical director of the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre ch. 4 The emergency department at Clearwater's Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital was closed again due to staffing shortages over the weekend.Merlin Blackwell, the mayor of Clearwater, has said these closures have been concerning and frustrating for residents, tourists along the highway corridor, and workers at nearby industrial sites.Guest: Merlin Blackwell, Mayor of Clearwater ch. 5 The much anticipated Surrey-Langley SkyTrain will be completed by 2028, meaning train service will arrive in Langley earlier than expected but delayed for passengers in Surrey-Fleetwood. Guest: Bowinn Ma, MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale and BC Minister of State for Infrastructure   

Today on Moose Talks, Dub will be chatting with Paige Turtell of the Trans Alliance Family, Friends, and Youth group about what the group is all about and a meet and greet event their planning for early next month. Then, we'll be joined by BC Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Sheila Malcolmson to talk about the Foundry that will be coming to Fort St. John in the future. Listen to Moose Talks every Friday at 10 on Moose FM or watch it live on the Moose FM and Energeticcity.ca Facebook pages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ch1: Donald Trump rebuffed his own security team's warnings about armed protesters in the Jan. 6 rally crowd and made desperate attempts to join his supporters as they marched to the Capitol. Guest: Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief. Ch2: If you are looking to rent a house in order to throw a party, don't bother with Airbnb.  The booking site will permanently ban big parties at their rental properties. Guest: Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor Ch3: Nearly five years after forming a government in British Columbia, John Horgan announced Tuesday that he will step down as premier. Guest:  Shachi Kurl, President of Angus Reid. Ch4: What led to Premier Horgan's decision? And what's next for the BCNDP as they search for a new leader? Guest: Katrine Conroy, MLA for Kootenay West and BC Minister of Forests. Ch5: E-bikes have become so popular that if you're in the market for a new one, you can often expect a long waitlist. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Ch6: 

Ch1: Safety policies designed to protect schools from mass shootings have done little to deter them and may even be harmful to students, research shows, despite a renewed push for such measures in the wake of Tuesday's shooting in Texas. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global Washington Correspondent Ch2: Tourism MinisterMelanie Mark's press conference was an opportunity to clear some things up for the public. Did that actually happen? Guest: Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor Ch3: It is now time again for our new series on CKNW. Capacity Crisis: BC's Healthcare System will explore the direct impact of the crisis on different groups, individuals, and everyday British Columbians. Guest: Adrian Dix, BC Minister of Health. Ch4: Construction to replace the aging Royal BC Museum is set to start before the next provincial election adding a complicated layer to the ongoing saga. Guest: Melanie Mark, BC Minister for Tourism, Art, Culture and Sport Ch5: When it comes to the actual building itself, does the ~$800 mil budget for a new Royal BC Museum make sense or are taxpayers being gouged? Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor with Matthew Soules, Architect and UBC Professor.  Ch6: It is now time again for our new series on CKNW. Capacity Crisis: BC's Healthcare System will explore the direct impact of the crisis on different groups, individuals, and everyday British Columbians.  Many dental offices in B.C. are dealing with severe staffing shortages according to the association Guest: Andrea Burton, CEO, BC Dental Hygienists' Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ch1: National gas prices continued their staggering rise this weekend, with drivers in Vancouver told to brace for as much as $2.34 per litre at the pumps. Guest: David Macdonald, Senior Economist at Policy Alternatives Ch2: New York authorities on Sunday were investigating how a white 18-year-old, who the governor said had been on the radar of authorities since high school, was able to shoot 10 people to death in a Black neighborhood grocery store. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Ch3: British Columbia's public safety minister says an automated alert system will be in place in June to notify residents of dangerously high temperatures like last year's fatal heat dome. Guest: Barbara Roden, Mayor of Ashcroft Ch4: The B.C. government is set to spend three quarters of a billion dollars to build a brand new Royal BC Museum in Victoria. Guest: Melanie Mark, BC Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Art. Ch5: Amtrak will postpone restoring its Cascades passenger-train service between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., until possibly December due to a lack of personnel. Guest: Anthony Perl, Professor of Political Science and Urban Studies at SFU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ch1: With the protests erupting in the US over the leaked draft of striking down Roe v. Wade and abortion rights how does Canada look when it comes to abortion access. Guest: Carly Weeks, Globe and Mail Health reporter. Ch2: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's draft opinion that would end the recognition of a constitutional right to abortion could imperil other freedoms related to marriage, sexuality and family life including birth control and same-sex nuptials, according to legal experts. Guest:  Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Ch3: The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales in the region fell in April and returned to more historically typical levels for the month. Guest: Craig Munn, Director of Communications at the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. Ch4: While some businesses in B.C. grapple with a labour shortage, a new café in West Vancouver has had no trouble attracting employees. Guest: Thomas Eleizegui, Partner and General Manager of Isetta Cafe Bistro. Ch5: We've seen housing prices in BC reach an all-time high during the pandemic, and now they're cooling by as much as 10%, according to many analysts. Where did that leave Millennials? Guest: CKNW Contributor Raji Sohal interviewed Scott Satov, CEO and Founder of Loans Canada. Ch6: After much public criticism during November's catastrophic atmospheric rivers and flooding, the B.C. government is extending its Alert Ready system beyond tsunami warnings and Amber Alerts to include imminent threats from floods and wildfires. Guest: Mike Farnworth, BC Minister for Public Safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ch1: A leaked initial draft majority opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide. Guest: Jennifer Johnson, Global News Washington Correspondent. Ch2: Canadians are less likely than Americans to use or invest in cryptocurrencies, says a new survey released Tuesday. Guest: Sean Simpson, Ipsos Vice-President of Public Affairs. Ch3: One of the bigger health crises in BC is the family doctor shortage as almost 1 million people don't have a family doctor. Guest: Dr. Birinder Narang, Family Physician/co-founder of the This Is Our Shot Campaign. Global News/CKNW medical contributor Ch4: British Columbia has ditched a controversial plan forcing youth to undergo treatment for up to seven days after an overdose and will now develop a new strategy with First Nations groups. Guest: Sheila Malcolmson, BC Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ch5: The B.C. government has introduced first of its kind legislation in an attempt to “dismantle systemic racism and discrimination” faced by Indigenous, Black and people of colour in the province. Guest:  Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, UBC law professor, director of the Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at the Peter Allard School of Law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ch1: Elon Musk will be purchasing Twitter following comments about the social media platform not “adhering to free speech principles” and how  it “fundamentally undermines democracy.”  Guest: Amira Elghawaby, Founding Board Member of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network Ch2: British Columbia's ombudsperson has expressed “disappointment” with a suite of controversial bylaw amendments related to the ethics commissioner in Surrey, green-lit by councillors earlier this month. Guest: Jay Chalke, Ombudsperson. Ch3: The British Columbia government is sending $4.3 million in grants to 45 communities across coastal B.C. to help prevent wildfires as summer approaches. Guest: Katrine Conroy, BC Minister of Forests Ch4: Air-conditioning installation business going full-tilt in Lower Mainland as BC residents prepare for a hot summer. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Ch5: As demolition on the Winters Hotel continues, could more SRO's be at risk? Guest: Jen St. Denis. Downtown East Side Beat Reporter with The Tyee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Boyle is a Vancouver City Councillor representing OneCity Vancouver. In 2022, Christine launched the “Politics for the People” podcast with BC Minister of State for Infrastructure Bowinn Ma. Christine previously appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #29 and Episode #11.

Christine Boyle is a Vancouver City Councillor representing OneCity Vancouver. In 2022, Christine launched the “Politics for the People” podcast with BC Minister of State for Infrastructure Bowinn Ma. Christine previously appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #29 and Episode #11.

Ch1: The B.C. government is making changes that would allow for the purchase of land along transportation hubs for housing, schools, commercial services and other mixed-use development. Guest: Brent Toderian,  City planner, Urbanist at TODUrbanWORKS. Former Vancouver chief planner. Ch2: The Metro Vancouver Regional District will only allow residents to water their lawns once a week, instead of twice, in the warmer months in the wake of B.C.'s record-breaking heat wave last summer. Guest: Dr. John S. Richardson, Professor at UBC in the Department of Forest & Conservation Sciences Ch3: British Columbians will no longer be required by law to show proof of vaccination to enter a restaurant, gym or event as of Friday, April 8. Guest:  Sarah Otto, Professor and Mathematical Biologist at The University of British Columbia. Ch4: British Columbians will no longer be required to show proof of COVID-19 immunization to attend a concert, eat at a restaurant or go to the gym as of Friday, April 8. Guest: Adrian Dix, BC Minister of Health

A new study by the Union of BC Municipalities has found the supply of homes in BC is pretty close to population growth. So why are people having such trouble finding affordable housing? We talk to BC Minister of Housing David Eby. And how has the pandemic changed your approach to parenting? Producer of the new podcast, "As A Mother," Christine Pilkington is on the show.

BC becomes first province to tie minimum wage increase with inflation Harry Bains, BC NDP MLA for Surrey-Newton, BC Minister of Labour discusses today's announcement on the increase of minimum wage in B.C. to $15.65, the highest in Canada.  Truckers rally in Victoria to protest BC's surging gas prices Keith Baldrey, Global BC's Legislative Bureau Chief in Victoria with the latest from the B.C. Legislature. How many protestors have shown up? Plus, news on ICBC rebates.  Canadians fighting proposed condo development at Juno Beach D-Day landing site Cindy Clegg, Spokesperson for Save Juno Beach discusses why it's important to not build condos on the historic World War II site.  What will Premier Horgan's legacy look like + The future of the BC NDP Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent at CHEK News + Columnist on The Orca and The Daily Hive discusses what's in store for Premier Horgan's future.

Harry Bains, BC NDP MLA for Surrey-Newton, BC Minister of Labour discusses today's announcement on the increase of minimum wage in B.C. to $15.65, the highest in Canada. 

Terry Lake, CEO of the BC Care Providers Association, former BC Minister of Health joins the show to discuss his concerns on adopting a "safe supply" approach to help with B.C's overdose crisis. 

B.C. to lift mask and vaccine card requirements Richard Zussman, Global News reporter at the B.C. Legislature breaks down the latest announcement from Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health minister Adrian Dix - B.C to remove the mask mandate and phase out vaccine card requirements. Plus, your calls and reaction!  The Jas Johal Show Political Forum Topics to discuss: BC to lift mask mandate tonight; vaccine passport program to end April 8 Are Canadians LESS compassionate because of COVID-19? Surging gas prices – Should the government follow Alberta and drop the gas tax? On the Political Forum this week:  Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer  Mary Polak - Strategic Advisor with Maple Leaf Strategies Inc and formerly a cabinet minister and opposition house leader during her 15 years as an MLA for Langley One-on-one with BC's Health Minister Adrian Dix B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix speaks with Jas Johal, as the province announces the removal of mask mandates  BC Teachers' Federation wants mask mandate delayed by one week to lineup with spring break Teri Mooring, President of the BC Teachers Federation joins the show and says the Teachers Federation would like to see the removal of the mask mandate delayed until Spring Break.  How will restaurants adapt to the new mask and vaccine passport changes? Ian Tostenson - CEO of British Columbia Restaurants & Foodservices Association answers whether or not restaurants will continue to enforce mask and vaccine card requirements  Former Health Minister raises concerns about adopting a “Safe Supply” approach to BC's overdose crisis Terry Lake, CEO of the BC Care Providers Association, former BC Minister of Health joins the show to discuss his concerns on adopting a "safe supply" approach to help with B.C's overdose crisis.   

Ch1: Canadian troops are on the ground in Latvia, how are they doing and what are they doing in Latvia? Guest: Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of The West Block. Recording. Ch2: The deadline for BC businesses required to file groundwater applications was on March 1st. Guest: Ben Parfitt, policy analyst at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Ch3: The B.C. government is vowing to take action against record-breaking gas prices, but says freezing carbon tax increases or capping gas prices aren't on the table. Guest: Bruce Ralston, BC Minister of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation and Minister Responsible for the Consular Corps. Ch4: Thousands of Vancouverites will flock to the VCC for the 2nd sneaker con in the city. Guest: Jason Manaois, ‘Mornings with Simi' Producer Ch5: We all know mice aren't dogs. But researchers at the University of Washington are hoping that the life extending effects they've observed in mice will translate to man's best friend. Guest: Matt Kaeberlein, a professor at the University of Washington.

Ch1: Despite constant urging from world leaders to stop all military action against Ukraine, Vladmir Putin issued a command for the invasion of Ukraine. Guest: Dr. Balkan Devlen,  Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, where he leads the Transatlantic Program Ch2: Russia has proceeded with “military operations” and penetrated the Ukraine border.  How are people in Ukraine dealing with this escalation by Russian forces? Guest: Chad Martz, Director of Operations of Hungry for Life - In Ukraine. Ch3: As the so-called “Freedom Convoy” comes to an end in Ottawa, Canadians remain divided on how they feel about the protests. Guest: Sean Simpson, Ipsos Vice-President of Public Affairs Ch4: Finance Minister Selina Robinson revealed British Columbia's budget for the new fiscal year on Tuesday. Guest: Selina Robinson, BC Minister of Finance. Ch5: As the situation continues to develop in Ukraine. We get the latest from Washington Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Ch6: How must it feel to be in BC alone knowing that your family in Ukraine is currently dealing with the Russia invasion. Lisa Panchenko is a Ukraine citizen who is currently on a work permit in BC.  Guest: Lisa Panchenko, Ukraine citizen on work permit in BC Ch7: Rally for Ukraine in Vancouver Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Ch8: For the first time, the general population in British Columbia will have access to COVID-19 rapid tests to take home. Guest: Adrian Dix, BC Health Minister.

Ch1: Ottawa Police Service Chief Peter Sloly has resigned amid the so-called “freedom convoy” protests that have taken over much of downtown Ottawa for weeks. Guest: Abigail Bimman, Global National Ottawa Correspondent. Ch2: With restrictions being lifted in provinces, border rules being eased, and the international travel advisory lifted, how will this impact travel in the upcoming months?  Guest: Natalie Preddie, Travel and lifestyle expert. Ch3: British Columbia health officials have announced B.C. will be dropping restrictions for indoor and outdoor gatherings while keeping the B.C. vaccine card in place. Guest: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director, ABLE BC (BC's Alliance of Beverage Licensees). Ch4: Businesses everywhere are in relief as finally most COVID restrictions here in BC will expire tonight at 11:59pm. However, with the pandemic and all the restrictions having been with us for over two years, how will businesses adjust? Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Ch5: Premier John Horgan made news last week when he talked about BC potentially hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Guest: Melanie Mark, BC Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Art. Ch6: A lot is being made about the Emergencies Act, and how the scope of anti-money laundering laws can be expanded. However, considering everything BC has gone through with money laundering, with billions of dollars being moved through BC casinos, why was this not done earlier? Guest: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam.

Ch.1: Today marks a day for the Conservative party that would either make or break the party. Guest: Tasha Kheiriddin, National Post Columnist. Ch.2: It has been 5 days since the convoy of truckers protesting vaccine mandates arrived in Ottawa. So, how is everything going in the nation's capital? Guest: David Akin, Global National Chief Political Correspondent. Ch.3: Yesterday, we talked about board games and the show got an email from a listener who makes cribbage boards. Guest: Daryle Redlin, Cribbage board maker. Ch.4: As we head out of winter, it is time to head out to do some camping! But what about the website used to book the campsites? Guest: George Heyman, BC Minister for the Environment and Climate Change Ch.5: An increased number of Canadians polled by Research Co, say they will avoid watching the Olympics, which start this Friday. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor

Ch.1: There is a differing opinion when it comes to ‘hot-desking' and cost savings for businesses who will have a hybrid work schedule. Guest: Matthias Spitzmuller, Professor of organizational behaviour at Queen's University's Smith School of Business Ch.2: There have been some changes in the BCCDC guidelines for isolating after COVID-19 exposure. Guest: Doctor Brian Conway, Medical Director & Infectious Diseases specialist at the Vancouver Infectious Disease Centre Ch.3: U.S. President Joe Biden acknowledged Americans' frustration as his first year in office came to an end on Wednesday. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global Washington Correspondent Ch.4: The Inflation rate has hit a three-decade high as Bank of Canada interest rate hike looms. Guest:  Dr. Tu Nguyen, Economist & ESG Director, RSM Canada Ch.5: The rollout of 5G in America is causing interference with planes. Guest: Keith Mackey, Aviation Expert. Ch.6: Security video shows ‘disturbing attack' on Vancouver street on New Year's Eve Guest: Trixie Ling, Founder & Executive Director of Flavours of Hope Ch.7: Mineral tenures surrendered in ecologically sensitive Skagit River Donut Hole Guest: George Heyman, BC Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. Ch.8: Could controlling land prices help solve the current housing crisis in BC? Guest: Patrick Condon, UBC professor at the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.

B.C. will have a phased restart for K-12 schools over the coming weeks.All schools will open on either January 3, or 4 as planned, for children of essential workers and those with special needs, with full return to classes for all students on January 10. GUEST: Jennifer Whiteside, BC Minister of Education See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bowinn Ma is the twice-elected BC NDP British Columbia Member of Legislative Assembly for North Vancouver-Lonsdale. Currently, she is the BC Minister of State for Infrastructure. Bowinn has also appeared on This is VANCOLOUR in Episode #77 and Episode #105 (highly recommend #105 in particular!).

Bowinn Ma is the twice-elected BC NDP British Columbia Member of Legislative Assembly for North Vancouver-Lonsdale. Currently, she is the BC Minister of State for Infrastructure. Bowinn has also appeared on This is VANCOLOUR in Episode #77 and Episode #105 (highly recommend #105 in particular!).

Ch.1: Global factory activity accelerated in November although crippling supply bottlenecks remained. Guest: Lewis Black, CEO of Almonty Industries Ch.2: During this holiday season we would like to highlight some great things happening in some BC communities. Guest: Terry Leith, president of the Royal Westminster Regiment Historical Society. Ch.3: A new study reveals “Overdose prevention sites are low-barrier settings that not only prevent overdose deaths, but also have the added benefit of bringing people into a supportive environment where they can get the help they need. Guest: Dr. Mary Clare Kennedy, a postdoctoral research fellow at UBC's department of medicine and research scientist at the BCCSU. Lead author of the study. Ch.4: British Columbia may have seen the last of the “intense storms,” according to Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth.  So how will this impact trucking routes? Guest: Dave Earle, President of BC Trucking Association. Ch.5: Farmers in B.C.'s flooded Fraser Valley continue to face challenges to repair and restore their properties and livestock. Guest: Lana Popham, Provincial Agriculture Minister. Ch.6: Researchers at the University of British Columbia are helping solve the mystery of how sea lions stay underwater for so long. Guest: Rhea Storlund, UBC Phd Candidate and Marine Mammal Researcher. Ch.7: According to Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey for November, British Columbia's workforce remained steady with another 4,600 jobs added across the province. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ch.1: Have you ever had a package stolen off your front porch? North Vancouver RCMP are warning the public about so-called “porch pirates” because they say they are seeing more activity than usual on that front lately. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Ch.2: Anyone who has already had two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will soon be able to roll up their sleeve to get a third booster dose. Yesterday, public health authorities revealed the COVID-19 booster dose program.  Guest: Dr. Birinder Narang, Family Physician/co-founder of the This Is Our Shot Campaign. Ch.3: British Columbia hopes to reach 100 per cent zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Guest: John Stonier, President of Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association. Ch.4: Following the health briefing yesterday, there are still many questions for health authorities especially on booster shots that were announced yesterday. Guest: Adrian Dix, BC Minister of Health Ch.5: This week we saw a report out of Oxford that said Vancouver is the least affordable city in all of North America. Guest: Thomas Davidoff, Professor at UBC Sauder School of Business See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ch.1: Prime Minister Trudeau will be sworn in again as Prime Minister while also revealing his cabinet.  Guest: Amanda Connolly, Global National Political Journalist. Ch.2: As restrictions ease, travel is going to be on the top of everyone's minds. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Ch.3: The BC Federation of Labour is continuing to push the BC government for 10 paid sick days by hosting dual rallies in Surrey and Burnaby on Monday afternoon. Guest:  Harry Bains, BC Minister of Labour. Ch.4: Today marks the deadline for healthcare workers in BC to have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Guest: Terry Lake, CEO of BC Care Providers Association. Ch.5: British Columbia is making it more expensive to pollute and is moving away from fossil fuels in an effort to meet 2030 emission targets. Guest: Sonia Furstenau, BC Green Party Leader. Ch.6: Facebook has been blamed with peddling disinformation and conspiracy theories that have led to the dangerous growth of extremist groups. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor  Ch.7: Capacity limits may be lifted, but for some business owners, some restrictions are still impacting their plans. Guest: Julie Connolly, Owner of Carte Blanche Events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ch. 1: In a Canadian television exclusive, The New Reality gets behind-the-scenes access to Opener – an innovative aviation and aerospace company developing a flying car. What sets this company apart is not only the technology and engineering but how fundamentally Canadian it is. For example, the CEO is Canadian, the Director of Operations, Test and Propulsion is Canadian and even the lead pilot is Canadian. The company, which is based in Palo Alto, California, is opening their doors to TNR and showing us how it flies. Guest: Krysia Collyer, Producer of the New Reality ch. 2: What is it about POP that we love so much? We know it's unhealthy, we know there is way too much sugar, and we know it can be addictive, but why do so many people still choose that as their drink of choice. We all know that one person who always seems to be sipping on a bottle of coke, pepsi, sprite, etc. Guest: Ashley Gearhardt, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan and the Food and Addiction Science & Treatment Lab ch. 3: British Columbia's hospitality sector is expressing cautious optimism in the wake of Tuesday's announcement that capacity limits for indoor events will be lifted next week for large parts of the province. But while the move is good news to the struggling sector, many operators say they still have questions about how things will play out. Guest: Ingrid Jarrett, President, and CEO of BC Hotel Association ch. 4: Vancouver Whitecaps FC have won their first two of five matches over 17 days and are set to take on San Jose Earthquakes this Saturday, October 23 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. Wednesday's historic come-from-behind 3-2 win over Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers has vaulted the 'Caps into a playoff spot and seventh place in the Western Conference with 43 points. The 'Caps are one point behind sixth place Minnesota United FC, two points behind fifth place Los Angeles Galaxy and three points behind fourth place Portland. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Acting head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps ch. 5: All week long the NDP government has been facing criticism over proposed changes to the Freedom of Information Laws in this province. We've heard the phrase “a modest fee” more times than I care to count. But is $25 to even FILE  request a modest fee? When only one province - Alberta - does the same? The rest charge either $5 or no fee at all.  Guest: Lisa Beare, BC Minister of Citizens' Services ch. 6: As the overdose crisis continues in BC, one BC MLA is sharing his story of addiction. BC Green MLA Adam Olsen, battled a cocaine addiction when he was in his 20's, and now he wants to open up about his journey. Guest: Adam Olsen, BC  Green MLA for Saanich North and the Islands ch. 7: British Columbia's forests minister has introduced a bill to amend the Forest and Range Practices Act in what she says will “reshape” forest management in the province. Katrine Conroy told the legislature the proposed changes align forestry legislation with the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act passed in late 2019 and introduce “new tools to establish resilient forests.” She says the changes would include improved processes for reforestation after wildfires and more collaborative planning between Indigenous nations, government, the forest industry and other stakeholders. Guest: Katrine Conroy, BC Minister of Forestry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ch.1: Closing submissions in British Columbia's public inquiry into money laundering were set to begin Friday before the commission's final report and recommendations are due Dec. 15. Guest: Sam Cooper, Global News National Investigative Journalist. Ch.2: Some residents of Lytton, B.C., say they're disappointed and angered by a new finding that train activity did not spark the massive wildfire that razed their town last summer. Guest:  James Carmichael, Regional Senior Investigator for Transportation Safety Board. Ch.3: Pubs and nightclubs could be closed early, house parties limited and religious gatherings moved back to virtual in an attempt to manage COVID-19 cases in Northern B.C. Guest: Gladys Atrill, Mayor of Smithers. Ch.4: The NDP government has released the report it says justifies building a new tunnel to replace the aging Massey Tunnel over building a new bridge. But critics say too much critical information is redacted Guest: Rob Fleming, BC Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure. Ch.5: Environment Canada has upgraded a weather alert for parts of B.C.'s South Coast to a rainfall warning. Guest: Armell Castellan, Environment Canada Meteorologist Ch.6: How about some dogs to send you on the weekend with good vibes? Guest: Tania Visitin, VPD Media Relations Officer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moose Talks will feature Adrian Dix, the BC Minister of Health, to talk about the crisis in healthcare in Northeast BC. Then, Jon Gosselin with the Seniors Task Force will check in to tell us about their seniors reconnecting events they've planned for the rest of the year and what plans they have going forward to keep helping seniors connect with the community. Tune in to Moose Talks every Friday at 10 on Moose FM and live on the Moose FM and Energeticcity.ca Facebook pages. Support the show: https://www.moosefm.ca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bowinn Ma on how riding a cargo ebike has helped build accessibility and trust with constituents, and greatly informed her role as North Vancouver Minister of State for Infrastructure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowinn_Ma

Chapter 1: Yesterday was the last day of the parliamentary session before the summer break, usually a time where the government tries to get through as many bills as possible.  What did the Liberals manage to pass yesterday? Guest: Mike Le Couteur, Global National Ottawa Correspondent Chapter 2: It has been almost 13 years of conservatorship that controls the life and money of Britney Spears.  She finally spoke out about the abuse she feels being under control of her father. Guest: Raji Sohal Chapter 3: The government of British Columbia has appointed world-renowned professor Mariana Mazzucato to help advise on post-pandemic economic decision making. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation. Chapter 4: Is it time to revolt on taxes in Surrey?  Politicians are pushing for more and more taxes but is it time to stop and make a complete 180 and get rid of some taxes? Guest: Frank Bucholtz , Former editor and current columnist at Surrey Now Leader Chapter 5: If you're a cyclist in Vancouver, you've probably thought a lot about protecting your bike from theft. Our columnist Raji Sohal's here to tell us about a program in Vancouver that's been successful at recovering stolen bikes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1: A new poll suggests that 62 per cent of parents are concerned that the pandemic has made mental health challenges worse for their children. Guest:  Lisa Wolff, Director, Policy and Research for UNICEF Canada Chapter 2: More than one million kits containing the lifesaving medication naloxone, used to reverse opioid overdoses, have been shipped to registered sites throughout the province since the inception of the Take Home Naloxone program in 2012.  Guest:  Sheila Malcolmson, BC Minister for Mental Health and Addiction. Chapter 3: UBC is holding a national forum this week June 10 & 11 to address anti-asian racism.  Racism is up, but there is some progress being made, even though there is still lots of denial. Chapter 4: Most people think it won't be solved anytime soon, but the head of UBC thinks otherwise and has been talking directly to students about it. Chapter 5: The President of the Canadian Bar Association is calling on all Canadians to learn more about the harsh reality of federally funded residential schools, in order to understand the generational impact on Indigenous people who are overrepresented in the justice and child welfare systems. Guest: Bradley Regehr, President, The Canadian Bar Association Chapter 6: Providing culturally appropriate food and traditional food preparation methods for those facing food insecurity empowers individuals and families by reconnecting them to their heritage. Guest: Gillian Der, Food Justice Coordinator, Collingwood-Renfrew Neighbourhood House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1: Four members of a London, Ont., family who were struck and killed by a vehicle in the city's northwest Sunday evening are believed to have been targeted because they were Muslim, the area's police chief says. Guest: Andrew Graham, Reporter for CFPL London Chapter 2: A vigil is scheduled for tonight at the mosque of five family members who police say were intentionally struck down by a driver in London, Ont.  What does this attack say about the racism that persists in Canada? Guest: Amira Elghawaby, Founding Board Member of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network. Chapter 3: Based on a new report by the Expert Advisory Panel to the federal Government on COVID-19 Testing and Screening, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada is announcing the launch of a new campaign to open the Canada-U.S. border that has been closed for nearly 15 months.  Guest: Beth Potter, President and CEO, Tourism Industry Association of Canada. Chapter 4: At least it got classified as “good news” on Jeopardy last night. Our housing, affordability and homelessness issues are top of mind for us in the province - but also, clearly, make headlines elsewhere, too. Even on U.S. game shows. Guest:  David Eby, Attorney General and BC Minister of Housing. Chapter 5: Following the discovery of the remains of 215 children in unmarked graves at the Kamloops Indian Residential School last week, the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in Manitoba is resuming its investigation to identify children buried in unmarked graves at the Brandon Indian Residential School. Guest: Eldon Yellowhorn, professor of First Nations Studies and archeology at Simon Fraser University Chapter 6: Is this year's graduating class getting the short end of the stick? With restrictions continuing to be lifted, is there a way the graduates of the 2021 class can celebrate safely? Guest: Tina Barkley Chapter 7: For children who do not get enough to eat at home the COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely detrimental. Guest: Marc Schutzbank, School Food Task Force. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1: A lot of us are looking down the road to doing a little travelling and maybe changing the scenery in the next few months. Whether it's somewhere else in B.C. - or later on in Canada - or maybe outside of Canada by the end of the year - it gives us something to look forward to.  But the question remains: will travel be the same as we remember?  Guest: Natalie Preddie, TV Travel & Lifestyle Expert. Chapter 2: The second hand clothing market is skyrocketing as new websites and apps offer an easy way to buy and trade in old, but new again fashion items. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Chapter 3: It's been a week since the story broke of the 215 children found in the unmarked burial site on the grounds of the Kamloops Residential School. And during that time we've heard more and more stories of abuse and survival but also - inspiration. Guest: Brad Baker, District administrator for Indigenous education, North Vancouver School District. Chapter 4: The federal government is promising a number of new commitments, such as rolling out public education campaigns and increasing funding to stop human trafficking, in order to help Indigenous women facing gender-based violence, health inequalities, and systemic racism. Guest: Naomi Sayers, Indigenous feminist and lawyer. Chapter 5: We are not there yet!  New data shows that the recovery after COVID in the province hasn't yet started.  Numbers are expected to be better next month as the province starts to reopen. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Chapter 6: Seems like everyone's talking about UFO's these days.  U.S. govt officials taking aerial phenomena more seriously.  Former President Barack Obama admitted ‘there are objects in the sky, we don't quite know what they are.' Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Chapter 7: Have you thought about food insecurity during the pandemic? It has definitely become more of a concern over the last year and organizations like the United Way have been trying to help. They are launching  a fundraising and awareness campaign to tell people about their Food Security Initiative that will establish province-wide regional community food hubs. Guest: Kim Winchell, Senior Director, Strategy & Operations, Community Impact & Investment at United Way of the Lower Mainland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the forced landing of a Ryanair civilian flight and subsequent arrest of a journalist on board by Belarus was a “clear attack on democracy” that must be met by action. Guest: Amanda Connolly, Global News Political Reporter. Chapter 2: Amazon is spending a large amount of cash on purchasing MGM studios.  You’ll need to have an Amazon account now to see any of MGM’s popular movies. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Chapter 3: Step One of B.C.’s reopening plan still restricts non-essential travel between health zones, so if you’re itching to get away, you’ll have to practice patience for a little while longer.  British Columbians can only travel within their zones until June 15, which is when recreational travel will be permitted anywhere in the province. Guest: Vivek Sharma, Chair of the Tourism Industry Association of BC. Chapter 4: B.C. nightclubs, casinos and concert halls have faced 15 months of sitting either partially closed or outright shuttered amid the pandemic. And frequently shifting restrictions have plagued efforts from gyms and restaurants to maintain steady business during the health crisis.  But a path forward is emerging for businesses across the West Coast, with the province on Tuesday unveiling a reopening plan that will lean on reaching specific thresholds rather than specific dates. Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, part of the Premier’s Economic Recovery Task Force. Chapter 5: Minister Ravi Kahlon was one of those present in making the BC reopening plan announcement along with Premier Horgan, Minister Adrian Dix, and Provincial Health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.  The pandemic caused many to lose their jobs, businesses, and savings, so how will BC’s new restart plan address all those looking to get employed? Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation . Chapter 6: Sources are telling a Blaine Immigration lawyer that the US government is planning to open the border for Canadian travellers.  How will the Canadian government take this news? Guest: Len Saunders, Immigration Lawyer, Blaine Immigration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1: The province is providing $50 million in grants to help B.C.’s largest tourist attractions and tour bus companies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s far short of the $8 million needed to save the Pacific National Exhibition and its annual fair. Chapter 2: An online auction has members of the public bidding on some fun items, while at the same time helping to bring vaccines to countries in short supply. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Chapter 3: An effort is underway to assist those impacted by a devastating apartment fire that has affected 95 units in two buildings. There were a few rentals, and 10 families did not have content insurance and some lost everything. A number of pets were lost as well. Guest: Dean Barbour, Executive President of Fleetwood Business Improvement Association Chapter 4: Delta police launched a new team focused on intercepting any potential gang or related activity and acting as a deterrent through a high-profile presence in public spaces, such as along Scott Road and at popular restaurants. Guest: Neil Dubord, Delta Police Chief Chapter 5: A public warning has been issued by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia about 11 men with ties to the Lower Mainland gang conflict. Guest: Doug Spencer. Gang Expert, Retired from the Vancouver Police Department. Chapter 6: After lobbying by the Liberal opposition last week, the NDP have restored funding for a school fruit and vegetable nutrition program. Guest: Lana Popham, BC Minister for Agriculture. Chapter 7: With BC set to unveil their re-opening plan next week, how are restaurant owners getting ready? Guest: Ian Tostenson, President, BC Restaurant and Food Association. Chapter 8: We keep hearing about some things that we adopted over the pandemic – behavior like shaking hands for example, or a modified work from home situation - will remain after the pandemic.  But how are we all coping with online meetings? Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has begun preliminary internal discussions about reopening the border with the U.S., even as Canada remains well behind its neighbour in vaccinations. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Producer/Correspondent Chapter 2: Canadians are continuing to reward the federal Liberals with their intended vote support as approval for the Prime Minister remains high. According to a new Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News, the Liberals remain in the driver’s seat with a strong lead over the Conservatives in each of Canada’s most-populous provinces, which would likely secure them a majority government. Guest: Darrel Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Public Affairs. Chapter 3: A local Port Coquitlam man, a professor of Archaeology at SFU, has been getting attention lately for his unusually large, and eclectic collection of… beer cans. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Chapter 4: The chief of the Vancouver Police Department has apologized to retired B.C. Supreme Court justice Selwyn Romilly after he was wrongfully handcuffed by police.  Police were responding Friday to reports of a man on the Vancouver Seawall who was punching and kicking people at random. Guest: Markiel Simpson, member of the B.C. Community Alliance Steering Committee. Chapter 5: Over nine-in-10 residents in Metro Vancouver support continued investment in new public transit infrastructure, according to a new survey by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Guest: Andrew Pau, Transportation Leader B.C., Deloitte. Chapter 6: Will it set a dangerous precedent if Cruise ships are allowed to bypass Canada and only stop at US ports? Guest: Ian Robertson, CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. Chapter 7: Following our conversation with Ian Robertson, the CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, we now go to The BC Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Melanie Mark. Guest: Melanie Mark, BC Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Jobs, Economic recovery and Innovation. MLA for North Delta.

"The fact that DRIPA was passed unanimously needs to be underscored. This isn't an agenda of the NDP government, it's something that was embraced by all representatives of the people of British Columbia, and I can't overemphasize how important that is." As BC's Minister of Indigenous Relations, it's Murray Rankins job to implement and meet the commitments of Bill 40, the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, or DRIPA. Ranking and National Chief Bellegarde discuss how "the sky didn't fall as many predicted" when DRIPA was passed, quite the opposite, and how the legislation is being used by business, industry, and all levels of government to work with First Nations. They also discuss what Ottawa can learn from DRIPA as it debates a companion bill, C-15, what the challenges and advantages of the legislation are. They also talk over incorporating First Nations law into the Canadian legal system, and how to end systemic Racism. A big thanks goes out to the Red Dog Singers of Treaty 4 Territory in Saskatchewan for our theme song, Intertribal. The Ahkameyimok Podcast is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa. For more on the work of the Assembly of First Nations and First Nations issues visit www.afn.ca  

Chapter 1: Delayed road tests lead to drivers circumventing travel restrictions The backlog of delayed road tests in the Lower Mainland means drivers are taking their tests in Victoria and the BC interior--circumventing the travel restrictions! GUEST: Steve Wallace, Owner, Wallace Driving School Chapter 2: One-on-one with Premier John Horgan for a year-in-review  GUEST: John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia Chapter 3: The BC Liberals' rebuttal to Horgan's 2020 GUEST: Peter Milobar, BC Liberal MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson Chapter 4: Tom Cruise - strong leadership or workplace bullying? Do we need to be more understanding of COVID-19 safety measures in the workplace? GUEST: Stephen Hammond, Trainer for Workplace Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination at StephenHammond.ca Chapter 5: Will we ever see progress made to replace the Massey Tunnel?  Will the new project be a tunnel or a bridge? GUEST: Rob Fleming, BC Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure Chapter 6: What is the best replacement for the Massey Tunnel? A new tunnel or a new bridge? What gets finished first: Site C dam project or the Massey replacement project? GUEST: Ian Paton, BC Liberal MLA for Delta-South Chapter 7: Should Donald Trump pardon Edward Snowden? Should society be viewing Snowden as a hero or as a traitor? GUEST: Christopher Parsons, Senior Research Associate with The Citizen Lab, University of Toronto

Bowinn Ma is the twice-elected BC NDP British Columbia Member of Legislative Assembly for North Vancouver-Lonsdale. In November 2020, she was appointed the BC Minister of State for Infrastructure. Bowinn was first featured on This is VANCOLOUR in Episode #77.

Selina Robinson is the BC Member of the Legislative Assembly for Coquitlam-Maillardville for the BC NDP, as elected in 2013. Since 2017, she has been the BC Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. She first appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #41 to discuss homelessness in British Columbia and Temporary Modular Housing.

Carole James, Minister of Finance, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey for June 2020:“The monthly labour force numbers for June continue to show signs of our province's gradual economic restart, with more than 118,000 people finding jobs last month. Employment gains in May and June have recovered 40% of the total jobs lost since February.WHO

Chapter 1: Update on LTC homes  GUEST: Adrian Dix, BC Minister of Health  Chapter 2: B.C. economic re-start plan GUEST: Andrew Wilkinson, Liberal Party Leader  Chapter 3: Canadian Political Panel - Tory leadership, RCMP review, Jagmeet Singh booted, racism accusations  GUEST:  Sara Macintyre, Columnist, former Stephen Harper press secretary GUEST: Maria Dobrinskaya, BC Director, Broadbent Institute  Chapter 4: U.S Political Panel - Trump rallies, Oklahoma, Covid North/South split GUEST:  Brian Kennedy, President of Can-Am Consulting Group GUEST: Chris Salcedo, Host of The Chris Salcedo Show, Dallas, Texas Chapter 5: Amazon's monopoly threatens market and social structure  GUEST: Stacy Mitchell, Co-director at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance  

BC's unemployment figures continue to rise this month. The provincial unemployment rate was 13.4 per cent in May. It was 11 and a half per cent in April.BC Ferries has a new service contract with the province that will allow it to provide minimum service levels during the pandemic and to increase service levels as the province's re-opening plans are expanded.A rally against racism gets underway at 3 o'clock this afternoon in Maffeo-Sutton Park. Organizers say it's an opportunity for those who have experienced anti-black racism to tell their stories and for supporters to hear them.This news update is brought to you by a grant from the Local Journalism Initiative of the Community Radio Fund of Canada, as well as Heritage Canada and listeners like you. Please help support and grow local news journalism in the mid-island by donating at chly.ca/support.Written and reported by Lisa Cordasco, News Director for CHLY 101.7FM.Have a tip? Email: news@chly.ca Find us on social media at Twitter: @lisacordasco / @chly1017FMFunded by Sustaining Donors and the Community Radio Fund of Canada and Heritage Canada's Local Journalism Initiative. Sustain CHLY's News Department for many years to come by signing up for a monthly Sustaining Donation.

BC Minister of Education Rob Flemming makes an announcement about schools in the Surrey BC

Carole James, Minister of Finance, makes an announcement of another step in the BC COVID-19 Action Plan. Small Business relief is promised. Many busiesses are it trouble or struggling to survive

Guest host Jody Vance is joined by Rob Fleming, BC Minister of Education, to discuss the announcement that schools will reopen on June 1st. Guest: Rob Fleming, BC Minister of Education

Selina Robinson, BC Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing joins us to discuss the current rental stock and what the plans are for the future of rental housing in this province. Guest: Selina Robinson, B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

On today's episode I am joined by TSN's CFL Analyst Glen Suitor as we discuss the BC Lions and a disappointing 5-13 season which ultimately led to the firing of head coach DeVone Claybrooks. I speak with local accessibility activist Jessica Vliegenthart as BC Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Shane Simpson comes to Kamloops on Tuesday to consult the public on future provincial accessibility legislation. Executive Director of the Kamloops Central BIA Cal Desantis joins me to talk downtown parking and to begin the program I talk all about Uber and ride hailing in British Columbia. My friend Brett Mineer helped out a with that discussion as well.