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With election day of April 28 closing in, we take a look at some battleground BC ridings and look at the issues, dynamics, polling and factors at play in British Columbia. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and special guest Angelo Isidorou.

April 11, 2025 - Federal Conservative and Liberal leaders campaign in BC, with provincial overdose prevention sites suddenly becoming an election campaign issue. And BC has a brand new political party, called CentreBC, which officially launches to try and appeal to voters who want a middle-ground choice between the BC NDP and BC Conservatives. In audio extras, a discussion about the so-called fudge-it budget scandal with $3 billion in missing revenue from the carbon tax. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and special guest Carlie Pochynok from Hill & Knowlton. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

April 4, 2025 - The BC government cancels the carbon tax but faces tough questions about gas prices and climate change. The premier backtracks on an unprecedented anti-tariff bill that would have given him wartime powers, as the province tries to keep up with U.S. President Donald Trump. And, a look at BC's role in the federal election. In audio podcast extras, a look at the new centre party called Centre BC and a discussion about the province's first review of a health authority and its decision to hire health policy insider Dr. Penny Ballem to the job. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

My guest this week is Kari Simpson, a longtime friend and a fearless advocate for truth and justice. Kari explains the implications of BC Premier David Eby's dictatorial Bill 7, that would give emergency powers to the Premier and Cabinet and deny opportunity for legislative debate. Kari expounds on the general tendency of current federal and provincial governments to want more power and fewer restraints. And then she tells us what to do about all this: sign petitions, talk to your MLAs and demand they vote against Bill 7. A new website is going up soon (not live yet as of April 1): killbill7.comIt will have information, brochures and petitions for BC residents. You can reach Kari Simpson by email at: savecanada123@gmail.comFor more about the many issues Kari is active on visit Culture Guard: http://www.cultureguard.com 

My guest this week is Dr. Charles Hoffe, a man who has been—for the past 3 years—the victim of misguided and malicious charges by the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons, the BC Interior Health Authority and the BC Ministry of Health. Despite his exemplary record as a family doctor and ER doctor, he has been denied hospital privileges and threatened for speaking out about the dangers of the experimental mRNA vaccines. Earlier in February of this year, the College dropped the misconduct charges against him because of the mountain of evidence provided by 8 expert witnesses. Dr. Hoffe gives glory to God for answered prayers but warns our viewers and listeners that the assaults on free speech and medical integrity continue, especially with BC's HPOA (Health Professions and Occupations Act), formerly Bill 36, which puts every medical professional under the thumb of government.To learn more Dr. Hoffe's work and challenges and to contribute to his legal defence costs, visit: https://drhoffe.ca 

My guest this week is Dr. Chris Milburn, a Nova-Scotia-based family and Emergency Room physician who has been a guest on our show before. Dr. Milburn recently wrote an article in the Epoch Times warning about the growing trend of awarding placements in medical schools based on race or other minority status rather than on competence and academic scores. He and his wife, Dr. Julie Curwin also published a more detailed article on this topic, “Race to the Bottom” on their Pairodocs Substack.To read Dr. Milburn's and Dr. Curwin's informative articles in full, visit: https://pairodocs.substack.comVisit their Free Speech in Medicine website at: https://www.freespeechinmedicine.comContact Dr. Milburn directly at:christophermilburn@protonmail.com 

My guest this week is Helen Ward, President of the Kids First Parent Association of Canada. Helen shares with us the importance of the child-parent attachment that is strengthened when childcare is received at home, from one or both parents or another parent-figure. She also explains the high cost—both social and financial—of passing on those parental responsibilities and learning opportunities to paid childcare professionals, especially when that childcare is paid for by taxpayers and directed by government agencies. We discuss other models of providing needed child services through funding parental choice.Learn more about Helen and Kids First Canada at:https://kidsfirstcanada.org

A special edition of the podcast just before BC Election voting day Oct. 19, where the panel breaks down everything you need to know, and the highlights and lowlights of the campaign. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jillian Oliver and special guest Mike McKinnon. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

BC's leaders square off in the major televised leaders' debate - who won and what does it mean for the campaigns? Plus, the BC Conservatives face more candidate controversy. And we look at the BC Conservative public safety plan, plus the get out the vote strategies. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Allie Blades and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

My guest this week—familiar to many of you—is Lisa Miron (Lawyer Lisa). She does a deep dive on Bill C-293, the Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act. This is an urgent call for our viewers and listeners to contact their senators and urge them to vote this bill down at 2nd Reading. This bill would make Canada a slave to the opinions and instructions of the WHO and other globalist forces. Use this convenient One-Click tool to write to the senators: https://oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edit?promo_id=23066Check out Lawyer Lisa's Substack at: https://lawyerlisa.substack.com

Jen St Denis joins to discuss the BC Conservatives and Eby's carbon tax flip flop

My guests this week are Vince Byfield, son of the late, great Ted Byfield and Jonathon Van Maren, author of Prairie Lion: The Life and Times of Ted Byfield. We discuss the great man, some of his many projects and achievements and the Toasting Ted event that will be held in his honour on September 25. Jonathon will be MC at that event with a powerful line-up of speakers who were all impacted and helped by Ted Byfield's entrepreneurial journalism over decades and primarily in the Western provinces. The event is a fundraiser with the ambitious goal of raising enough donations to place Ted's epic 12-volume book series—The Christians: Their First Two Thousand Years—in 1,000 high schools across Canada.To register to attend or support the Toasting Ted event, visit: http://toastingted.caTo learn more about The Christians: Their First Two Thousand Years, visit: https://thechristians.comFollow Jonathon Van Maren or purchase Prairie Lion at: https://thebridgehead.ca

The BC United party swings big with a tax cut proposal, but also has to address concerns on how it will pay for the promise. The governing BC NDP offer a financial bailout to the tree fruit sector, but fail to adequately capture the mood of rural farmers. Plus a look at a new class action lawsuit against government safe supply. In audio extras, the panel discusses BC Conservative leader John Rustad's decision to go on Jordan Peterson's podcast, candidate controversies and ER closures in Northern BC.Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more.This week, mergers and acquisitions in business are standard procedure. But in politics, it's either a sign of desperation or a winning formula for electoral success. What will it be in BCPoli? With a mash up of BC United and BC Conservatives along with a dash of Mayor Brad West, the concoction is either madness or brilliance. Or just a bunch of BS.Meanwhile, in Vancouver, Mayor Ken Sim makes a major flub in his leadership style and the “invisible” opposition that can be found on X are going to town on him. Election 2026 has begun.And finally, Covid in the house!! Find out who… and so much more … on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com

My guest this week is Maggie Hope Braun, an articulate advocate for local decision-making, protection of private property rights and individual freedom. We discuss the imposition of land-use and other policies by organizations like the UN, the WEF and ICLEI (International Council on Local and Environmental Issues) . . . and Maggie's successful efforts to educate municipal councils and to encourage them to re-assert local governance. She encourages other Canadians to become active and involved at the municipal level as well as in provincial and national arenas. Read Maggie's Primer on resisting global pressure here: https://gather2030.substack.com/p/kiclei-primer-pdf Watch Maggie's in-depth interview with Odessa Orlewicz here: https://rumble.com/v4ha63b-urgent-how-to-take-canada-back-from-united-nations-agenda-21-with-maggie-br.html

My guest this week is Angelina Ireland, Executive Director of the Delta Hospice Society. We begin with a short interview followed by a recording of her presentation on the status of palliative care in BC and Canada following government promotion of doctor-assisted suicide and euthanasia. She tells us what actions we can take to protect ourselves and our loved ones from increasingly hostile and aggressive governments Learn more about the Delta Hospice Society and their Do Not Euthanize (DNE) and Guardian Angels programs at:  https://deltahospicesociety.org

My guest this week is Carson Binda, BC Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. We discuss BC's soaring debt-and-deficit problem and also touch on the exorbitant raise federal MPs are giving themselves while ordinary Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. On the same day as they get their raise (April 1), the useless and damaging Carbon Tax will also go up…and no, it's not covered by the ridiculous rebates. Learn more about the Canadian Taxpayers Federation at: https://www.taxpayer.com

For CHP Talks this week, I offer a short monologue on NDP MP Charlie Angus's Private Member's Bill C-372. The Bill is one more attempt by the Liberal / NDP coalition government to destroy Canada's oil and gas sector. It is one more bill designed to intimidate and censor the voices of people with whom they disagree. Text of Bill C-372: https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/44-1/bill/C-372/first-readingCanadian Taxpayers Federation on CBC bonuses: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/tait-must-do-right-thing-and-end-cbc-bonuses

My guest this week is Chartered Financial Analyst, Lex Acker. Mr. Acker has uncovered a very interesting story about a loophole built into the BC NDP's 2017 “electoral finance reform” legislation. The loophole allowed the NDP to receive significant contributions from supporters who have died, even after strict contribution limits were imposed on living residents, unions and corporations . . . as long as those testamentary intentions were signed before 2018. It appears to have been carefully planned to benefit the NDP over other parties and raises a number of ethical questions. You can read Lex's detailed post about this here: https://freedomandinvesting.substack.com/p/dead-people-donated-to-bcndp Other interesting articles by Mr. Acker can be found at his substack, Truth, Investing and Freedom, here: https://freedomandinvesting.substack.com 

My guest this week is Dr. William Makis, a Canadian physician with expertise in Radiology, Oncology and Immunology. Dr. Makis—who headquarters his practice in Alberta—details for us the startling increase in “excess Canadian deaths” (48,780 in 2022), linking them to the experimental mRNA vaccines. He also tells us about the shameful cover-up of pedophiles in the higher levels of the health care systems of both Alberta and British Columbia. We also discuss the negative impacts of covid protocols on pregnant women and their babies. You can subscribe to Dr. Makis's substack, COVID Intel here: https://makismd.substack.comRead Dr. Makis's excellent article about Canada's shocking excess deaths here: https://www.globalresearch.ca/canadian-government-admits-48780-excess-deaths-2022-17-increase-mortality-no-evidence-covid-19-vaccines-saved-single-life-canada-during-2021-2022/5844539?doing_wp_cron=1704733389.3154649734497070312500

My guest this week is Dr. Charles Lugosi. Dr. Lugosi is a distinguished Constitutional lawyer and has worked in both the USA and Canada. He also is a professor at Liberty University in Virginia and practices law in Victoria, BC. In this episode, he explains the importance of holding clear convictions on matters of life and death. He ties respect for all innocent human life to issues of abortion, euthanasia and conflict in the Middle East. Dr. Lugosi has served as a CHP candidate in the past and does a great job of articulating the logical position of recognizing the sanctity of all human life and protecting it in legislation and the courts.Dr. Lugosi can be reached at: cilugosi@liberty.edu

My guest this week is Randy Murray, a good friend of mine who lives here in the beautiful Bulkley Valley (Northern BC). Randy serves in the Freedom movement and is a key volunteer in the organization, BC Rising. He has lots of experience in local governance and small business and is now using his experience and skills to equip citizens with knowledge and information so they can deal with government misinformation and censorship. He's recently launched the Foundational Principles Pledge site where politicians and other citizens can commit to defending the inherent rights and freedoms of all Canadians. The Freedom of Information Library will help you to understand the process of filing an FOI request and has an extensive catalogue of FOI requests already filed. Three websites you'll want to visit:Foundational Principles Pledge: fppledge.ca (please visit and make your pledge!)Freedom of Information Library: freedomofinformationlibrary.ca BC Rising: bcrising.ca       Specific information for BC residents

Today's show is a short monologue on a variety of topics. I'm recommending that all of you look up three videos available on Rumble, either by title or by clicking on the url links in the show notes. Then I mention the free speech victory in Finland for MP Päivi Räsänen, the introduction of Senate Bill S-210 to protect children from porn and our judicial review regarding bus shelter ads in Hamilton, ON. We'll be back next week with a special guest. Listed below are the url links to the films, the anti-porn petition and the link to the CHP homepage. Police State       by Dinesh D'Souzahttps://rumble.com/v3sdcbj-police-state-dinesh-dsouza-dan-bongino-nick-searcy.html Canada is Dying     by  Aaron Gunnhttps://rumble.com/v2pxap0--canada-is-dying-an-aaron-gunn-documentary-about-the-surge-in-violent-crime.html Dr. James Thorp and the Harm mRNA Can Cause Pregnant Women (begins at about the 1-minute mark) https://rumble.com/v3uqm9h-dr.-james-thorp-and-the-harm-mrna-can-cause-pregnant-women.html Anti-Porn Petition in support of S-210https://assets.nationbuilder.com/cathaywagantallmp/pages/1199/attachments/original/1700519756/2023-11-20_-_S-210_%28EN%29.pdf?1700519756&utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=037&utm_medium=email To donate to CHP Canada for our Bus Shelter Case . . . or to sign up for our free weekly Communiqué:https://www.chp.ca

Premier David Eby tables huge reforms to the housing sector, BC's chief coroner wants to expand the provincial safe supply to reduce overdose deaths, and political parties jockey for positions on reforming the carbon tax. Plus, as an audio extra, we discuss former Premier John Horgan's appointment as Canada's ambassador to Germany. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades of Mash Strategies, Jeff Ferrier of Framepoint Public Affairs and strategist Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

My guest this week is the Honourable Brian Peckford, the last living drafter and signatory of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This episode is not in an interview format but is a zoom recording of Mr. Peckford's address to the AGM of CHP-BC on October 21. He spoke via a zoom connection through a large screen at The Old Church in Smithers, BC. He highlighted some of the challenges of finalizing the Charter's amending formula, the importance of the Supremacy of God clause and Section 33, the Notwithstanding Clause. We thank Mr. Peckford for his tireless efforts to restore morality, integrity and transparency to governments, the courts and the media in Canada. Read Brian's regular blog at: https://peckford42.wordpress.com  

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has left BC in a bind over changes to the carbon tax. The BC NDP debates (and then dismisses) Opposition amendments to its short-term rental legislation. And as a podcast audio extra, we discuss what topics are haunting BC politicians as we approach spooky Halloween. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

My guest this week is Lex Acker, a research data analyst who explains why the cold, hard facts from funeral homes and government statistics convinced him that the covid mRNA vaccines were causing deaths and injuries and made him an ‘anti-vaxxer.' He also talks about the huge shift in public opinion that is taking place in spite of draconian censorship actions by governments and media in both the US and Canada.Learn more at Lex's substack:  https://freedomandinvesting.substack

Oct 20, 2023 - Does BC's new legislation to crack down on short-term rentals hit the mark, and how has the NDP government handled the issue? Does a new bill changing the Police Act bring to an end the long-running Surrey policing dispute? And why is the province so slow, and so absent, in helping the Village of Lytton rebuild after almost two and a half years? Plus it's the one-year mark to the next election, where do the parties sit and where do they have to go to be successful in 12 short months? Our PodSquad breaks it all down. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail. Greetings you ever-curious, Herle Burly-ites! We've got a pretty cool show on tap for you today. It's one podcast sitting inside another podcast. Kind of like a 2-fer. Or a really lazy Russian Nesting Doll. Here's what I mean: Air Quotes Media, the super smart and moderately attractive people who bring you The Herle Burly and Curse of Politics, is launching a brand-new pod, in partnership with Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs.“Hotel Pacifico” is the name. And you guessed it, it's your weekly dose of what's going down in West Coast Politics.” You can find #HotelPacifico on all your favourite podcast apps right now, so give it a follow or subscribe today. Episode one starts next week.And today, I'm talking to Kate, Mike and Geoff. Sort of like a Hotel Pacifico primer. More specifically we'll talk about what's happening in BC provincially, what's happening federally out there, and what is the special situation out there with opioids, drugs and street crime that is making that such a big issue in Vancouver.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

The City of Surrey is taking the provincial government to court to try and stop its ordered transition to a municipal police force, continuing a long-running political drama. And the BC Conservatives make waves at the legislature on the issues of SOGI and book banning, raising all sorts of questions about what it means for the province's political dynamics.Plus, in audio extras, we discuss new legislation to ban open drug use in most public places and the impact it will have on the decriminalization pilot project. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

My guest this week is Dr. Chris Milburn. Chris and his wife—Dr. Julie Curwin—are hosting the second annual Free Speech in Medicine conference in Baddeck, Nova Scotia on October 27-28-29. Free speech on all topics and particularly on the topic of trangenderism will be themes of this year's conference. We encourage our viewers and listeners—particularly those in the medical professions—to consider attending. Registration details can be found at: https://www.freespeechinmedicine.com You can preview some of the speakers by listening to interviews at: https://pairodocs.substack.com 

BC moves back to mandatory masks, the province unveils new housing targets for municipalities, and we look ahead to the fall session of the legislature resuming. Plus, in a podcast audio extra, we examine new polling numbers that once again show surging BC Conservatives and whether voters care about BC's three-year plan to run deficits without balancing the budget. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Premier David Eby boots an MLA out of caucus, and appears to draw a line in the sand on MLA behaviour - what does it mean for how MLAs treat their staff? Three of BC's parties join forces to denounce the anti-SOGI protests, but the BC Conservatives promise to end SOGI to court the protest votes. Plus, it's UBCM week so we dive into the issues and effectiveness of this year's local government lobbying. And a look at how the India-Canada dispute will affect British Columbia. Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver join host Rob Shaw. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Premier David Eby launches a review into BC's Review Board, after a man accused in a Chinatown triple-stabbing had been granted an unescorted day pass from a forensic facility. Plus, BC United's new crime plan promises to end decriminalization, but the NDP government offers up tweaks to protect playgrounds from open drug use instead. And, a huge defection from BC United to the BC Conservatives changes the political dynamic at the legislature. Podcast audio extras include a look at a new task force on wildfires, and cost overruns at Surrey's promised second hospital. Host Rob Shaw is joined by the political pod squad: Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail. Alright, you fearless Herle Burly-ites. We have a wonderful show that leans to the left, today. And before anyone says, “David, you're a dreaded socialist” … I mean we're spending the hour talking about the left coast of Canada. The super … natural … province of B.C. Beautiful British Columbia politics that is! With me are 2 of the best political thinkers, and doers, when it comes to that province: Geoff Meggs and Mike McDonald. Geoff is making his first appearance here on The Herle Burly. Until recently, he served as Chief of Staff to former Premier John Horgan. Prior to that, he was a long-time Vancouver City Councillor, and Strategic Communications specialist.Mike is making his 3rd appearance on the pod. He's been a campaign manager and Chief of Staff to Premier Christy Clark. Currently, he's Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at Kirk&Co., a senior research associate at Pollara, and you can read about what's on Mike's political mind at Rosedeer.blogToday, we'll be discussing the new Eby government. What is it about and how is it performing? Will it hold the Horgan coalition or reshape a new one? What are the issues that might give it trouble and what will its relations with Trudeau be like? Then … B.C. United. What's the impact from the name change … now and down the road? Is their leader, Kevin Falcon, catching on? What are his strengths and weaknesses? Climate change, housing, reconciliation … we'll touch on all of it in the next hour!Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

In this episode we offer up a comment on a commentary and explain why we believe, despite all of its problems, Victoria is a great city.

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For the final time, The Orca's Maclean Kay and ICBA's Jordan Bateman bring you the #BCPOLI Hotstove, recapping Kevin Falcon's by-election win, Stephanie Cadieux's last day in the Legislature, and Maclean moving on (sob) from The Orca.

Maclean and Jordan reconvene to talk about the week that was in BC politics, and Jordan offers some epic ranting.

Maclean and Jordan talk about bad messages and bad choices in messengers, Lynda Steele's piece on public safety, the forgotten town of Lytton, and other BC political issues.

Maclean and Jordan discuss the NDP's decision to strip workers of the secret ballot in union votes; Ken Sim's big get of three NPA councillors; some personal news from Jordan; and Pierre Poilievre's incredibly successful BC tour.

It's by-election SZN as Vancouver Quiulchena heads to the polls April 30 (Can anyone stop Kevin Falcon?) and Surrey South MLA Stephanie Cadieux is resigning to head to a federal appointment as Canada's first Chief Accessibility Officer (Is that Dianne Watts' music we hear?). Maclean and Jordan break it down, plus opioids, bills about nothing, the CPC leadership race, and more.

Maclean (with new, raspy voice) and Jordan return to discuss John Horgan's "I don't understand this affordability stuff" comment, vague legislation, and some CPC news.

Maclean and Jordan discuss the BCGEU's "chasm" with the NDP Government; minimum wage; John Horgan's personal popularity, Ukraine, and the arrival of Russell Wilson to Maclean's beloved Broncos.

Maclean and Jordan break down all the news in BC politics, including record-high gas taxes, the Lytton delays, and FOI hearings... plus Jordan dunks on Broncos' fan Maclean over Aaron Rodgers (taped moments before news broke that the Broncos acquired Russell Wilson!).

Maclean and Jordan discuss the political pressure on BC's public sector pension fund to divest Russian assets, the inevitability of Pierre Poilievre, regional representation, tax reform, and (of course!) affordability.

Maclean and Jordan discuss the NDP Government's 6th provincial budget, why debt and interest matters, locking people out of lock-up -- plus a dash of federal politics.

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