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Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Canada's got a new Prime Minister, as Mark Carney is officially sworn into office. We also have a new Cabinet. Do we also have an early election on the horizon? CTV's Colton Praill joins us with a recap of today's ceremony. Ontario's Premier met with U.S. officials on Thursday. Doug Ford felt that the discussion was productive and positive. Do you feel that it lowered the tariff temperatures? We speak to David Paterson, who is Ontario's Representative in Washington. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss this week's five biggest news stories. Attending today's session are CJAD 800 Montreal host Elias Makos and CFAX 1070 Victoria host Ryan Price. Canada's new Prime Minister has been unveiled, along with his brand-new Cabinet. What do you think of the new-look Liberal regime? Ontario's Premier has another meeting scheduled with U.S. officials next week. Is the tariff temperature being lowered? If so, by how much? The latest poll showcases a continuous slide for the Tories, as the Liberals continue to gain momentum. Are the opposing leaders still chomping at the bit to force an early election? Amidst a testy trade war, are you okay with border guards cracking down on everyday Canadians? Are you having a beer on St. Patrick's Day? Spoilers: There is only one answer.

A Canadian adult entertainment company faces an $850,000 fine after Health Canada's undercover operation exposed a lucrative scheme selling "natural health products" that secretly contained prescription medication. Michael Mulligan walks us through how MFH International Enterprises marketed pills called "Harmony" and "Passion Femme" as herbal alternatives while charging premium prices of nearly $140 for just 10 tablets. Health Canada's testing revealed these products contained triple doses of erectile dysfunction medications - putting unwitting consumers at serious risk, especially those with heart conditions.The case raises alarming questions about consumer safety in the natural health product market. As Mulligan points out, "Not everything natural is necessarily good for you," noting that even legitimately natural ingredients with exotic names like "horny goat weed" and "tomcat" deserve scrutiny. The court's substantial fine was carefully calculated to exceed the company's profits while remaining collectible over five years - though Mulligan questions whether corporate shell games might ultimately prevent full payment.The episode also examines a sobering reality about Canada's "not criminally responsible" verdicts. A man found NCR in 2012 for criminal harassment and uttering threats - offences that typically wouldn't result in lengthy prison terms - has now spent twelve years under involuntary psychiatric detention. His case starkly illustrates how NCR findings can lead to indefinite confinement rather than the "get out of jail free card" commonly assumed by the public.Closing with an analysis of British Columbia's proposed Economic Stabilization Act, Mulligan warns about delegating sweeping regulatory powers that bypass legislative debate. The bill would allow the government to rapidly impose tolls, fees, and restrictions through regulation alone - potentially creating chaotic policy shifts similar to what we've seen with international tariffs. While quick responses to economic challenges are appealing, Mulligan cautions that such broad authority demands careful consideration: "We should slow down... if you grant sweeping powers to do things which could seriously impact people's lives and livelihoods, sometimes you're going to cause serious harm."Note: Legally Speaking With Michael Mulligan is now live on CFAX 1070 at 12:30 pm rather than 10:30 am every Thursday. Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.

Ricky Winter, Tech Experience Manager at London Drugs Tillicum Centre, joins Alan for the February 15, 2025, edition of Tech Talk on CFAX 1070 in Victoria and AM 1150 in Kelowna.

Kyle Wilson, Colwood-based IT Specialist, Wikipedia Administrator, and a contributor to Business Insider, joins Alan for the September 14, 2024, edition of Tech Talk on CFAX 1070.

Alan is joined by Charles Martin, program director of the Victoria Mac Users Group, and Joel Rushworth, former Microsoft MVP & current Goldstream Bikes e-bike enthusiast, for the September 7, 2024, edition of Tech Talk on CFAX 1070.

Dive into the heart of British Columbia's drug policy transformation with the sharp legal insight of Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defense Lawyers. Unravel the threads of the decriminalization initiative and the controversial exemption sparking debate from the streets to the courtroom. Amidst the policy shifts, we scrutinize the troubling uptick in public drug consumption and the persistent scourge of drug-related fatalities. The episode takes an incisive look at BC's Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act and the challenging legal terrain it navigates, all through the lens of Mulligan's profound expertise.Witness the tension between good intentions and the stark realities faced by those in the grip of the fentanyl crisis. Weigh the efficacy of policies meant to protect yet seemingly falter as public spaces become hotspots for substance use. This week's episode merges legal insight with societal impact, bridging the gap between what is legislated and what is lived by communities. Join Michael and me every Thursday for a forensic analysis of the laws shaping, and sometimes shaking, the bedrock of our society on CFAX 1070.Follow this link for links to the cases discussed and a show transcript. 

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent across the iHeart Radio Talk Network. Hosts from all the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C. and Natasha Hall, co-host of Montreal Now on CJAD 800 in Montreal . Topics:  The Israel-Hamas war rages as the death toll on both sides rises. Misinformation about the conflict is flooding social media. How have you been navigating the coverage?  Canada's foreign affairs minister Melanie Joly is in Tel Aviv as military evacuation flights airlift Canadians out of Israel. What have you made of the Canadian response to this war? Did the government react fast enough? Have the supports been sufficient?  The NHL is banning the use of rainbow-coloured stick tape. Is this going too far? Canadian job seekers are willing to sacrifice pay for a better work/life balance. Would you? Experts say people have become more disrespectful and unkind since the pandemic. Do you see this? 

How's the Victoria Real Estate Market? This week, Tony Joe, top-producing real estate agent, owner of REMAX Island Properties, and host of The Whole Home Show with Tony Joe on CFAX 1070, sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss all things real estate on Vancouver Island. How's the market? Where are the best areas to invest? And how will the Vancouver Island real estate market perform for the remainder of 2023? This is your crash course on Vancouver Island - get your notebook!

Free For All Friday features top talent across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week.  This week's show is hosted by Mike Kakuk and features panelists Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C, and Karen Restoule, CEO of Shared Value Solutions, BOLD Realities and Whose Land. Topics: Are mask recommendations enough? Or should we reinstate mandates? Are we seeing the end of Twitter?  Do you think Donald Trump has a shot of becoming U.S. president again? Are you excited for the World Cup? Or do you have a hard time supporting or watching with Qatar's human rights issues?  A new study shows the sounds that Americans love and hate to hear the most. Which ones are on your list? 

Free For All Friday features top talent across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week.  This week's show is hosted by Deb Hutton and features panelists Al Ferraby, morning show host on CFAX 1070 Radio in Victoria, B.C, and Natasha Hall, co-host of Montreal Now on CJAD 800 in Montreal. Topics: Should Ontario Premier Doug Ford be required to testify at the Emergencies Act inquiry? Would term limits for municipal politicians help with voter apathy? Elon Musk completed his $44-billion US acquisition of Twitter late on Thursday. Let's have a conversation about relevancy, partisanship and censorship.  A lighting question round featuring a discussion on Adidas severing its partnership with Kanye West over antisemitic remarks, a new social media campaign asking customers not to buy into the sexy nurse costume and stereotype, and more.

Free For All Friday features top talent across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week.  This week's show is hosted by Deb Hutton and features panelists Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C., and Karen Gordon, principle of Gordon Strategy and host of Reputation Rescue with Bill Carroll on News Talk 580 CFRA in Ottawa. Topics: The public inquiry examining the federal government's unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act is underway. Let's discuss. New Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she didn't mean to downplay discrimination against minority communities when she said unvaccinated people have received the worst discrimination of any group in more than 50 years. What are the political ramifications of her words? Should the NHL ban Alexander Ovechkin and any other Russian players who do not publicly condemn Vladimir Putin and his war? A lighting question round featuring a discussion on the Hockey Canada scandal, a tooth-brushing program in Quebec elementary schools, a Halloween decoration in Montreal that has sparked a debate, and more.

Several students at Western University are left confused after completing a recent tuition payment. That's because they were greeted with a university-mandated third shot of the COVID vaccine. That story is coming up in Hour 1 of today's Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith. Once the second half of the show gets underway, we are joined by digital policy expert Vass Bednar and CFAX 1070 host Al Ferraby. Today's debate menu features the practice of ‘quiet quitting', America's student loan forgiveness proposal, and the double-standard for politicians who party.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: John Gradek, academic programs coordinator in aviation management at McGill University who previously worked in senior roles at Air Canada, on Toronto Pearson's update on delays and flight cancellations. Christina Carello, flight attendant for Pivot Airlines who has been detained in the Dominican Republic for 120 days, and Eric Edmondson, CEO of Pivot Airlines. For today's cross-country road trip segment, we speak with Sandra Masters, mayor of Regina. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Bob Richardson, senior counsel at National Public Relations and a former Ontario Liberal chief of staff, and Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, BC. Topics: Is the healthcare crisis in Canada overblown or are you worried about what's to come? Canada will be sending military trainers to the United Kingdom to help teach Ukrainians how to fight invading Russian forces. Meanwhile, the Canadian embassy in Kyiv is still shuttered despite ‘reopening' in May. Eight Canadians are suing the federal government over medical access to psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms. Should psychedelics be legalized in Canada? More than a third of Canadians say they would completely wipe out their presence on the internet if they could, according to a new survey. Would you? Celebrities like Taylor Swift, Drake, Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner have been called out for how much they contribute to CO2 emissions through private jet usage. What are your thoughts?

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Nathan Janzen, senior economist at the Royal Bank of Canada, on Canada heading towards 'moderate' recession in 2023. Mike Le Couteur, senior political correspondent for CTV News Channel, on the latest in Patrick Brown's disqualification.  Glenn De Baeremaeker, environmentalist and former Scarborough city councillor, on Toronto considering a new plan to ban cats from going outdoors unless they're on leash. For today's cross-country road trip segment, we speak with Brian Bowman, Mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba. What are the hidden gems in his city? Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Alan Ferraby, morning show host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, and Jennifer Pagliaro, City Hall reporter with the Toronto Star. Topics: How will Patrick Brown's disqualification affect the Conservative leadership race? Canada is headed towards a recession in 2023, according to a new report from RBC. Are you worried?  A teacher in London, ON is promoting a method of teaching called 'ungrading,' where students choose their own grades. Are you for or against this? A Toronto City Council committee is discussing a plan that could prohibit residents from allowing their pet cats to roam freely outdoors. Should cats be kept indoors? Rogers is experiencing a massive outage that is impacting wireless, cable and internet customers across Canada. Are we too dependent on the internet? 

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week.  This week's show features panelists Marieke Walsh, political reporter with The Globe and Mail, and Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C. Topics: The six Conservative leadership candidates squared off Wednesday night at the first official English party debate. Who won? Jagmeet Singh was verbally harassed this week during an Ontario election campaign stop in Peterborough. Is this just what's expected when you become a politician? Or has the harassment gone too far? RBC is spending $200M to keep workers in a tight labour market. Is this the start of a trend? Gas prices are hitting record highs across Canada. Have you changed your summer plans because of it? Apple is discontinuing the iPod after 21 years. Are you sad to see it go?

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week.  This week's show features panelists Al Ferraby, morning show host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, and Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star. Topics: How might the abortion debate in the United States affect politics in Canada?  There are currently long lineups and wait times at airports and passport offices. Why wasn't the government prepared for this?  Should the voting age be lowered in Canada from 18 to 16? The Conservatives are accusing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of dropping an F-bomb during question period. Is this really a big deal? Who is your all-time favourite sports hero?

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Michael Cooke, Chair of Canada's Journalists for Human Rights and former editor of the Toronto Star, and Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, BC. Topics:  Do you think anything in the federal budget will help solve Canada's housing crisis? Has Canada done enough to help Ukraine? The federal government has approved the Bay du Nord oil development off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. A new study suggests anxiety about the pandemic has led to unethical behaviours in the workplace. A U.K. post office is hiring people to spend five months on an Antarctic island surrounded by thousands of penguins and a handful of colleagues. Does this sound like paradise or a nightmare?  

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Al Ferraby, morning show host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, BC, and Kathleen Wynne, former premier of Ontario and leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. Topics:  Ukrainian President Zelensky delivered a powerful appeal to Canada to do more to help his country fight Russia's invasion. Was it effective? It's already gloves off in the Conservative party leadership race, with Brown and Poilievre trading blows this week. Do attack ads work? Is this strategy effective? Only 1.39% of Canada's annual GDP goes to defence, far below the NATO standard of 2%. Should we meet this 2% target? Can we meet it? Tom Brady has announced he's cutting his retirement short, returning to the Buccaneers for 23rd NFL season. Are people like Tom redefining what it means to be "old"? Should Canada make daylight time permanent?

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Ken Eastwood, morning show host on News Talk 1290 in London, ON, and Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, BC. Topics:  Gas prices are climbing to record highs across Canada. Should governments lower fuel prices? America's Haas F1 team has fired Russian driver Nikita Mazepin, there are calls for NHL player Alexander Ovechkin to step away from the league, and young Russian pianists are being banned from international music competitions. Are we going too far? Jean Charest has officially entered the Conservative leadership race. Patrick Brown is expected to declare his candidacy this weekend. Do the candidates stand a chance against Pierre Poilievre? Ontario will remove nearly all mask mandates on March 21st. Meanwhile, mask requirements are now lifted in B.C. Are you going maskless? People are unhappy with an office building's attempt at welcoming people back. What was your reaction?

All the stories we had to cut for time on Monday, cadets, back from the wormhole with Charles and CFAX's Alan Perry! Enjoy!

Free For All Friday features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show is hosted by Dave Kaufman and features panelists Al Farraby, morning show host on CFAX 1070 Radio in Victoria, B.C., and Siri Agrell, former political advisor. Topics:  Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency – is this enough? Will it make a difference? Why today for this announcement? Is there American influence? What do you hope to hear from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the convoy issue? Is it irresponsible for Premier Ford to be snowmobiling and taking personal time during a crisis? Have the last two weeks made you feel differently about the Canadian flag? Does the flag feel inclusive right now? Should women's hockey be part of the Olympics with such domination from only a few countries? AND What are your favourite Super Bowl Halftime Show Moments?

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Marieke Walsh, political reporter with The Globe and Mail, and Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, BC. Topics:  Ontario has announced a three-step plan to gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions. Meanwhile, Europe is considering a new COVID-19 strategy: accepting the virus. Should Canada adopt something similar? Canada is poised to beef up its military presence in Ukraine in response to concerns about Russian aggression across eastern Europe. How concerned are you about this? Should Canada get more involved? Have you ever started a hobby late in life that you fell in love with? Have you ever dreamed about starting a hobby but thought it was too ambitious/too late? During Monday's snowstorm in Ontario, Premier Doug Ford helped shovel out stranded drivers. Did this feel authentic to you? This February, the Canadian Cancer Society is challenging Canadians to go alcohol-free for Dry Feb. Is this something you'd consider?

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Al Ferraby, morning show host on CFAX 1070 radio in Victoria, BC and Tamara Cherry, former crime reporter and founder of Pickup Communications. Topics:  Medical experts are questioning the usefulness of screening air travellers for COVID-19 using a PCR test. Why are we still testing at airports? Quebec's health care tax — are you in favour? Is this a good idea? A Manitoba cabinet minister is being mocked for a tweet of his wife shovelling snow after a 12-hour hospital shift. Are people overreacting? Parallel parking, three-point turns and roadside emergency stops are temporarily removed from Ontario's G-class license road tests to clear a massive backlog. Are you concerned about this? Bel-Air's iconic Fresh Prince is getting a fresh new look, 30 years later. What do you think of the new trailers?  

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Natasha Hall, co-host of Montreal Now on CJAD 800 in Montreal, QC, and Ryan Price, News Director & afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, BC. Topics:  B.C. Flooding; will this finally be Canada's climate change wake up call? What will it take for Canada to take serious actions?  Health Canada approves Pfizer vaccine for kids 5-11. Supply chain woes; will we get our Christmas gifts?  Should celebrities be responsible for their fans actions online?  Moderates vs. Progressives; Progressives are leading the Democratic party to defeat?  

Evan Solomon speaks with former Prime Minister Jean Chretien on Canada's economy, inflation, residential schools, equalization, and how he would have handled China differently in relation to the two Michaels.  On today's show:  We play Evan's full exclusive interview with former Prime Minister Jean Chretien. Ryan Price, News Director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, on B.C.'s ‘bomb cyclone'. Christopher Skeete, parliamentary assistant to Premier François Legault, on replacing ethics and religious culture class with program emphasizing Quebec values, critical thinking. We play Evan's full interview with Carla Qualtrough, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, on Canada's new support benefits. Dr. Maddie Venables on her idea to create a ‘Tinder' app to find a family doctor. 

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Mike Kakuk, Morning show host on CKLW AM800 in Windsor ON, and Ryan Price, News Director & afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria BC. Topics:  The federal government has announced it will spend $7.4 billion dollars for new pandemic support as several existing support programs for individuals and businesses come to an end this weekend. Is this what Canada needs? What did you make of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's comments about immigration? The Ontario Liberals say they will explore a four-day workweek if elected in 2022. Are you for or against four-day workweeks? Newfoundland and Labrador will implement a soft drink tax in 2022 — Canada's first. Is this a good idea?

This week on Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan The Provincial and Supreme Court in British Columbia recently introduced practice directives requiring lawyers to indicate the proper gender pronoun for themselves, and their clients, before each hearing. Lawyers have been directed to indicate if they, and the client, wish to be referred to as he/him/his, she/her/hers or they/them/their.This was the subject of controversy at the recent BC Law Society annual general meeting where some lawyers were calling for more debate with respect to this direction. Of interest, in the BC Supreme Court, judges are referred to as either My Lady or My Lord and the practice direction doesn't require judges to advise which they prefer. In the BC Provincial Court, all judges are referred to as Your Honour. Several years ago, some BC Supreme Court Judges attempted to adopt Your Honour but were directed to return to either My Lady or My Lord. Also on the show, the provincial government is seeking the civil forfeiture of a $3 million Vancouver penthouse that was being used as a nightclub in violation of COVID-19 rules. The owner of the penthouse is alleged to have had hundreds of unmasked people in the penthouse, on multiple occasions.The police attended the penthouse on multiple occasions and seized things including DJ equipment, a dance pole, and a $5 bill found at the base of the dance pole. Unlike in criminal cases, civil forfeiture proceedings only require proof on a balance of probabilities.If the civil forfeiture proceedings are successful, the province could take the penthouse and things seized from it by the police. Similar proceedings are also possible for businesses that are failing to abide by the requirement to check the vaccine status of customers. Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan is live on CFAX 1070 every Thursday at 10:30 am. It's also available on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed. 

In this episode of The Public Circle Podcast, I am sharing an interview from CFAX 1070 with afternoon host Ryan Price on the first annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We covered a variety of topics including why the federal government made this day a statutory holiday and what the day means and what it can be for all Canadians. I have often heard, from my constituents and beyond, of the lack of education and opportunities to learn the truth about our history. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation offers an opportunity to reflect and learn. As the conversation continued we discussed the responsibility that the provincial government has in implementing the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and all the calls for justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. We canvassed the work ahead for Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Hon. Murray Rankin, in delivering on the mandate he was given by Premier John Horgan to establish a secretariat within the provincial government to coordinate the reconciliation efforts of the provincial government and the next steps in implementing the actions associated with our commitments in the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. In the final segment, we discuss the conflict over the control of land in British Columbia and Canada, Crown governments sharing natural resources and revenue, and what we can learn from Indigenous ways of being and methods of natural resource development to help us through the conflicts happening across British Columbia.

On this episode of the Humans of DevOps, Jason Baum is joined by Farshad Abasi, Chief Security Officer at Forward Security. They discuss building his own videogames, how he went from being a biology major to a security professional, creating an eCommerce platform from scratch in the early days of the internet + more! Farshad Abasi is an innovative technologist with over twenty-five years of experience in software design and development, network and system architecture, cybersecurity, management, and technical instruction. With a keen interest in security from the start, he has become an expert in that aspect of computing and communication over the last eighteen years. He started Forward Security in 2018, with a mission to provide world-class information security services, particularly in the Application and Cloud security domains. Prior to creating Forward, he was a senior member of HSBC Group's IT Security team with the most recent positions being the Principal Global Security Architect, and Head of IT Security of the Canadian division. Farshad is continuing an eighteen-year stint as an instructor at BCIT where he shares his passion for information and network security, helping others build a career in this exciting field. He is also the security correspondent for CFAX radio, BSides Vancouver/MARS board member, Vancouver OWASP chapter lead, a CISSP designate, and a UBC CS alumnus. Want access to more content like this? Become a Premium member of DevOps Institute. A Premium Membership gives you all-access to what DevOps Institute has to offer including 30% off certification exams, ADOC to assess your teams' DevOps Capabilities, SKILbooks to support you during your DevOps Journey, members-only networking and more. Get started today for the price of a cup of coffee. Learn more. Use promo code HODPOD21 at this link for 20% off your Premium Membership.

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Evan Solomon hosts two special Election Day panels, chatting with political commentators and journalists about the gambles and wildcards of this election as well as various scenarios and outcomes. On today's show:  'Nanos on the Numbers' with Nik Nanos,Chief Data Scientist at Nanos Research, on the latest polling. 'The War Room' panel with political strategists Zain Velji and Tasha Kheiriddin and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair.  And a special election day panel with Marieke Walsh, political reporter with The Globe and Mail, Stephanie Levitz, reporter with the Toronto Star, and Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C.

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show is hosted by Dave Kaufman and features panelists Jerry Agar, host of the Jerry Agar Show on Newstalk1010 in Toronto, and Ryan Price, News Director & afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, BC. Topics:  Election Day is coming up on Monday… what are your predictions?  Alberta declares a state of health emergency amid rising COVID-19 cases. London police are investigating allegations of up to 30 drug-related sexual assaults in a residence last weekend. Do you agree or disagree with Rolling Stone's “Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list?   

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, and Al Ferraby, morning show host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria , BC. Topics:  Did anything happen in the English leaders debate that could sway voters? Why aren't we paying more attention to the rise in popularity of the PPC? Should September 30th be a statutory holiday? Should we be euthanizing coyotes and black bears that are attack humans?

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's panelists are Al Ferraby, host of Mornings with Al Ferraby on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C., and Ken Eastwood, morning show host on NewsTalk 1290 CJBK in London, ON.  Topics:  The federal government announces mandatory vaccines for federal employees, and air, train, and cruise ship passengers. Federal election call expected on Sunday.  Canada will send forces to close the embassy in Afghanistan as the Taliban takes control of more of the country.  Jeopardy!executive producer to become new host of the show.  Hologram concerts are becoming more popular.  

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's panelists are Karl Dockstader, co-host of One Dish, One Mic radio show on AM 610 CKTB, Ontario, and Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C. Topics:  Do you agree or disagree with mandating vaccines for federal workers and/or employees in federally regulated industries? Do you think this is the end of Gov. Cuomo's career? Or will he survive this? Is Canada's healthcare system overrated? Should the border workers have the right to strike if they're essential workers? Canada striking GOLD in women's Olympic soccer.

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's panelists are Al Ferraby, host of Mornings with Al Ferraby on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, and Tom Mulcair, CTV News political analyst and former NDP Leader.  Topics:  Wildfires rage across B.C. after a week of record-breaking high temperatures. Are we doing enough to prepare for the climate change crisis? Protests take place across the country on Canada Day.  Bill Cosby walks out of jail after his conviction is overturned. Does this set back the MeToo movement? When will the next federal election will be?  A new law in Norway requires social media influencers to disclose if photos are edited to help combat body dysmorphia.

Jim discusses the Pentagon's newly declassified data on UFOs with Nathan Radke, host of the Uncover Up podcast; Jim spoke to Jennifer Friedman, animal lawyer about representing animals and their rights; Jim spoke to CFAX 1070 producer Josh Hylden about the ongoing heatwave in B.C.​

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's panelists are Jamil Jivani, host of The Jamil Jivani Show, a national iHeart radio talk show, and Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria B.C. Topics:  Green Party Leader Annamie Paul says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “is no ally and no feminist.” The second-in-command of the Canadian Armed Forces steps down after golfing with Gen. Vance.  The NDP wants a reversal of the upcoming 40% cut to the CRB.   A Vancouver company is doing research into psilocybin (magic mushrooms) as a treatment for mental illnesses.  Coca-Cola's market value drops by $4B after Cristiano Ronaldo moves the pop bottles at a press conference. 

Free For All Friday features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. Jerry Agar fills-in for host Amanda Galbraith this week.  This week's panelists areAl Ferraby, morning show host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria B.C., and Mike Kakuk, morning show host on CKLW AM800 in Windsor, ON.  Topics:  Political leaders' comments and actions following the attack on the Muslim family in London, Ont.  Canada' privacy commissioner says the RCMP broke the law by using Clearview AI's facial recognition technology.  Should Canada Day be cancelled this year?   Should Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stay at a quarantine hotel when he returns from the G7?  Manitoba is having a vaccine lottery, will other provinces follow? 

Dallas Harwood is half of the team behind The Vic Food Guys, a podcast and social media team dedicated to supporting the YYJ food scene.  And "dedicated" is definitely not an overstatement.  Especially because he does not work in the industry.  The ITW crew were struck by Dallas' passion and deep care for the people that nourish us.The Vic Food Guys have been selflessly shinning a light on restaurants through their podcast, Instagram, CFAX and even CTV.We went into this episode as fan boys and came out... with a new BFF?Thanks for a fantastic conversation Dallas!

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's panelists are Ken Eastwood, morning show host on Newstalk 1290 in London, and Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C.  Topics:  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says we are on track for a “one-dose summer”. What does it mean? Is that political branding effective? Quebec's French language protection bill - Is this the first step in a political chess match towards another referendum? Is Quebec fanning the flames of the language war when it comes to businesses? Are we sad to see the Greyhound go?   BC moves to prevent people from renewing their drivers license if they haven't paid their COVID fines. Do tiki bars fall under the banner of cultural appropriation?

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's panelists are Al Ferraby, host of Mornings with Al Ferraby on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C., and Kristy Cameron, host of Ottawa Now on 580CFRA in Ottawa.  Topics:  Paid sick days and the calls from some Premiers for the federal government to create a national program.  Should it be legal to drink in parks?  Will the government's independent review into sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces create any meaningful change? Epicurous drops beef from all future recipes on the site.  Should there be incentives for people to get vaccinated?

Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's panelists are Dan MacDonald, host of the Dan MacDonald Show on AM800 in Windsor, Ontario, and Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C.  Topics:  The calls for interprovincial travel restrictions.  Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole releases climate plan.   B.C. lawyers' association refuses to cancel 'damaging' women's fashion seminar.  Government house leader calls for investigation after someone leaks a photo of a Liberal MP nude in virtual Parliament.   Canada's Olympic jackets draw online outrage. 

Because the British Columbia provincial election was called suddenly none of the political parties have candidates nominated in all ridings. As a result of COVID-19, many people have also requested mail-in ballots.Without candidates having been determined yet, the mail-in ballots being distributed simply have a blank space to write in the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. When asked about the voting procedure, the premier incorrectly suggested that people could write in various things, including the name the party leader they wished to vote for. Unfortunately, unless the party leader happens to be a candidate in your riding, writing in the name of the party leader will result in a spoiled ballot. Section 123 of the Election Act does permit, on a write-in ballot, someone to indicate either the name of the candidate or the political party, they wish to vote for. The name of the party leader is not, however, a permitted alternative. The Election Act does expressly provides for write-in ballots to be counted even where the name of a candidate or political party is misspelled or abbreviated, as long as the intention of the voter is clear. On regular ballots, which include the names of the candidates, a selection should be made using a cross or tick mark opposite the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. Other marks should not be made on a ballot because, if they could reasonably be used to identify a voter, the ballot would be rejected. Also discussed on the show are provisions of the Elections Act that regulate third-party advertising.Limits on how much a candidate can spend would not be meaningful if other people could spend money on an election without limit.Unfortunately, the rules respecting third-party advertising are so restrictive as to have forced a pub owner from Kelowna to register so as to avoid fines for having a message printed at the bottom of receipts. The message reads “Oct. 24 vote that f*cker out!”While the message wouldn’t cost the pub owner anything to print, the Election Act would require a fair market value to be assigned and would then result in a fine of twice this amount should the pub owner not register and comply with a host of regulator requirements.For a transcript of the show, and links to the legislation discussed, follow this link.Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan is live on CFAX 1070 every Thursday at 10:30 am.

Kait  teaches entrepreneurs and professionals how to finally have the  adventurous, flexible lifestyles, financial freedom and high-level  impact they've always wanted, without working harder and missing out on  LIFE. She is a recovering digital nomad, who has worked in 20+ countries, supporting over 1500 CEOs, business owners and professionals to see their world through a new lens.   Kait holds an MA in Interpersonal Communications and also attended the world's most immersive coach-training program, in California. She's received over $170,000 in academic awards for her work and has studied under the most renowned professional development and business experts. Kait's  also written, spoken or been featured on: The Bachelor Canada, The ABC  Australia, The Courier Mail, The Sunday Mail, CTV News, CFAX 1070 &  Kool FM, W Network & Shaw TV - as well as being the Platinum Sponsor  for The Travel Bootcamp 2019. She's  been remote for the better part of a decade and splits her time between  her hometown Victoria, Canada, her adopted home, Sydney, Australia and  wherever else she is called to. How Can You Reach Kate: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheRichCoach/ Website: www.kaitrich.com

This week on Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan:As schools attempt to reopen for in-person instruction, amidst increasing COVID-19 infection rates, disputes between separated parents over sending children back to school have started showing up in court. Disputes of this kind are analyzed based on the best interest of the child. In a recent case of this kind, despite the increased risk to a grandparent, and mother of the father’s new domestic partner, a court-ordered that the child return for in-person instruction. The court noted that both parents were first responders: a nurse and a police officer. This work already resulted in an increased risk of COVID-19 infection for the potentially impacted family members. The child also had some special needs and the court found he could benefit from the social interaction made possible by returning to in-person school. Also discussed is the use of parenting coordinators to resolve minor parenting disputes that otherwise end up in court where there is high conflict family litigation. Parenting coordinators can be appointed by a court to settle minor parenting disputes and to serve as an intermediary for communications between separated parents and, if necessary, correct them for tone and contents.Also discussed are the concepts of pre and post-judgment interest as well as the addition of management fees for lump sum awards. Management fees are intended to pay for the professional financial management of lump-sum awards. There can be a spectrum of such assistance, which can be necessitated in circumstances such as where a plaintiff suffered a head injury and would, as a result, be incapable of managing an award to pay for their future needs.Follow this link for a transcript of the episode and links to the cases discussed.Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan is live on CFAX-1070 every Thursday at 10:30 am.

Surprise Labor/Labour Day Weekend episode, cadets! We thought things would quiet down a bit for the holiday, but to borrow some CB slang, "negatory, good buddies!" A big space scow of lawsuits and mischief pulled up right along Rocket #9, so Mike wisely booked it to the holodeck, leaving Cap'n Charles and his special guest -- CFAX 1070 Tech Talk host Alan Perry -- to sift through the fails, wins, and WTFs of the week. Wear sensible space-shoes, cadets: the Fail Pail is overflowing! https://www.macrumors.com/2020/09/05/epic-injuction-fortnite-reinstatement/ https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/09/02/apples-iphone-11-was-most-shipped-handset-in-first-half-of-2020-report-says https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/09/03/apple-considers-delay-of-ios-14-privacy-feature-after-ad-industry-backlash https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/09/02/apple-employee-bag-check-class-action-lawsuit-revived https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/09/02/apple-isnt-getting-454m-back-from-virnetx-because-it-waited-too-long-to-ask https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/08/31/apples-automated-notarization-process-mistakenly-approved-mac-malware https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/09/02/one-time-app-subscription-offer-codes-are-coming-to-ios-14-ipados-14 https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/09/03/apple-maps-now-has-3d-images-in-amsterdam-transit-information-in-portugal https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/09/04/apple-marina-bay-sands-in-singapore-unwrapped-opening-soon https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/09/03/apples-viborg-denmark-data-center-is-operational-powered-100-by-clean-energy https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/09/03/six-months-of-free-apple-music-coming-to-new-rogers-infinite-wireless-plans https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/09/03/la-metro-tap-card-now-supports-apple-pay-with-express-transit https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/09/03/lg-reneges-on-airplay-2-and-homekit-for-2018-tvs https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/news/covid-alert-covid-19-ottawa/ https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/09/01/lawsuit-accusing-entire-computer-industry-of-patent-infringement-fails-on-missed-deadline

This week on Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan:In 2018 a BC man made an agreement to sell 50 bitcoins for $10,700 each for a total of $535,000. The purchaser didn’t complete the purchase of the bitcoin, so the prospective seller sued. The person who was sued claimed that he didn’t enter into the contract personally, but did so on behalf of a company, Einstein Exchange Inc. that went bankrupt and ceased operations in October of 2019. When someone enters into a contract on behalf of a corporation, they are not personally responsible for it. You can’t successfully sue Tim Cook if your Apple computer stops working. While it may be more difficult to determine on what basis someone is contracting with a very small business, the case discussed involves one of the basic principles of civil litigation: when you sue or sue someone, there is an obligation to list and exchange all relevant documents.Unlike in a criminal case, where the accused person has a right to remain silent, in a civil case the parties are required to list and provide all relevant documents with each other. This disclosure requirement is intended to promote the resolution of disputes over money. In the case discussed on the show, the defendant was ordered to provide a complete list of relevant documents and to confirm it was complete by swearing an affidavit. Since this dispute began, the price of bitcoin has gone up and down but is now more than $15,000. Had the plaintiff just kept his 50 bitcoin they would have been worth more than $770,000.Also discussed is a criminal case involving guns and ammunition located in a car stopped by the police. Police officers are permitted to stop a vehicle at any time to ensure compliance with the Motor Vehicle Act including that the driver is licensed, has insurance, and is sober. Police officers are not, however, permitted to arbitrarily stop vehicles to investigate a suspicion of criminal conduct. In the case discussed, the judge concluded that the police officer who stopped the car lied about his reason for doing so. A second police officer that attended and testified provided markedly different evidence about what occurred.The judge concluded that the vehicle was not stopped to ensure compliance with the Motor Vehicle Act. As a result of this conclusion, and because the officer involved was untruthful about what occurred, the evidence that was located was excluded from consideration in the trial and the passenger in the car was acquitted.Finally, a family law case concerning an application for spousal support and the division of property following a ten-year relationship where the couple spent seven years sailing around the world. In order to start a family court case in British Columbia, there must be a substantial connection to the province. A judge would also need to conclude that British Columbia is the most convenient jurisdiction for the case to proceed. In the case discussed, even though the claimant was living in Portugal, and the respondent was living on the sailboat, at the time the action was commenced, because a substantial part of the respondent’s property was in British Columbia, the case was allowed to proceed. Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed. Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan is live on CFAX 1070 every Thursday at 10:30 am.

In 2011 a black, 22-year-old, UBC student went to the upper deck of a SkyTrain station to meet a friend. As he was not planning to ride the SkyTrain, he did not purchase a ticket, despite being in a “fare paid” zone. When he received a message from his friend, advising of a change of plans, he started to walk down the stairs at the SkyTrain station. Two transit police officers approached the student, and after a five-minute discussion, wrongly concluded he had provided a false name. They told him that he was under arrest and grabbed his wrists. One of the officers attempted to scoop the student’s legs out from under him. The student began to run away and, at that point, one of the officers tackled and punched him. One officer then drew his baton and struck the student ten times in the head, neck, and back causing a six-inch laceration to the back of his head and lacerations to his hands, arms and back.The officers falsely claimed that the student was drunk in public and had assaulted them.One of the officers eventually plead guilty to a criminal charge of assault causing bodily harm. Following a convoluted and delayed disciplinary process, precipitated by an overly complicated Police Act disciplinary process, the Police Complaints Commissioner ordered a public hearing.The police officer who had been convicted of assault causing bodily harm successfully challenged the order for a public hearing on the basis that it would be an abuse of process and unreasonable. The Court of Appeal has now allowed an appeal by the Police Complaints Commissioner to permit the public hearing to proceed, despite the complex and delayed process, because of the significant public interest in having the complaint addressed in full, in a public hearing. Also, on the show, a Supreme Court of Canada case concerning judicial salaries, and cabinet confidentiality is discussed.Judges are supposed to be independent of the government. This is important because they frequently decide cases where the government is a party to the dispute. In order to maintain independence from the government, it would be inappropriate for judges to be negotiating with the government over their salary. You wouldn’t want a judge to be deciding a case concerning the government to be in the middle of salary negotiation with the government.To avoid this problem, there are independent commissions in each province that recommend changes to Provincial Court Judges’ salaries. In British Columbia, however, there is a long and unfortunate history of the government refusing to implement the recommendations of the independent commission. This has produced much litigation, before different judges, who are federally appointed.One of these disputes, concerning access to cabinet documents related to the salary dispute, was recently decided by the Supreme Court of Canada.Finally, on the show, an unsuccessful appeal by the University of British Columbia over a $1.15 million fine pursuant to the Fisheries Act is discussed. The university was convicted after a contractor working for the university allowed some ammonia in the cooling system at the UBC ice rink to escape and get into a storm drain, that got into a ditch, which got into a creek, that fish “frequent”. Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan is live on CFAX 1070 eery Thursday at 10:30 am.

Skaana (skaanapod) host Mark Leiren-Young (leirenyoung) talks Tahlequah and expectant southern resident orcas on the Adam Stirling Show (Adam_Stirling) on CFAX radio (@cfax1070).

You've got to put your financial efforts somewhere – are you better off trying to earn as much money as possible or saving every dollar? Derrick and Travis don't always agree on this question, so this week, we're sitting them down for a debate! Hosted by Island Savings' Senior Financial Advisor, Annie Nolan. Which side are you on?1:05 Opening arguments1:45 Expert debate: Five motions to answer the question: Which is most important? Earning more or saving more money?Motion 1: It is better to spend money for post-secondary education than to save tuition dollars by going directly into the workforce.Motion 2: Spending money to earn investment rewards is smarter than saving everything in guaranteed (no risk) terms.Motion 3: It is wiser to save money for a purchase than to use credit to buy.Motion 4: You can be financially better off buying an insurance policy than by using a savings account.Motion 5: Should you save everything you earn for retirement or work for income late in life.22:40 – Weekly Financial Fix: Earning a little extra income in retirement can be easy and rewarding. Travis has some suggestions to help get you started.If you have an undiagnosed financial concern or want to better understand a financial subject, send Travis and Derrick your question at islandsavings.ca/wealthbeing, or at wealthbeing@firstwestcu.ca, and we will consider it for a future episode. Listen to WealthBeing live on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m. on CFAX 1070 or stream our episodes to your podcatcher.

Well, we made you wait an extra day, cadets, but the Mothership's second-biggest event of the year happened on Monday, and there was so much beyond the big announcements to talk about that not only did we have to pull in a guest commentator, but we ended up with a bumper edition of your trusty space-podcast! Mike and Charles start off with the lowdown on the virtual WWDC, and the good ship CFAX again loaned us Alan Perry to help Charles tackle the "regular" news! https://www.macrumors.com/2020/06/22/everything-apple-announced-wwdc-2020/ https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/15/apple-adds-radeon-5600m-16-inch-macbook-pro-mac-pro-ssd-upgrade-kids https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/19/ios-13-now-installed-on-81-of-all-compatible-iphones https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/19/apple-closing-11-retail-locations-amid-new-covid-19-spike-in-us https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/16/apple-and-google-pressured-to-block-unofficial-contact-tracing-apps https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/16/germany-launches-coronavirus-tracing-app-using-applegoogle-system https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/19/apple-says-it-wasnt-told-about-uk-contact-tracing-app-issues-plans https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/16/apple-pressures-email-app-hey-to-integrate-in-app-purchase-option https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/20/app-store-policy-and-developer-fee-drama-wont-change-apples-ways-at-all https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/16/european-commission-launches-antitrust-probes-over-apples-app-store-and-apple-pay https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/19/microsoft-president-calling-for-antitrust-review-of-apple-app-store https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/15/redesigned-imac-icon-discovered-in-alleged-ios-14-build https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/15/apple-back-to-school-promotion-offer-free-airpods-with-mac-ipad-orde https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/15/apple-adds-radeon-5600m-16-inch-macbook-pro-mac-pro-ssd-upgrade-kids https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/19/ios-13-now-installed-on-81-of-all-compatible-iphones https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/19/apple-closing-11-retail-locations-amid-new-covid-19-spike-in-us https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/16/apple-and-google-pressured-to-block-unofficial-contact-tracing-apps https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/16/germany-launches-coronavirus-tracing-app-using-applegoogle-system https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/19/apple-says-it-wasnt-told-about-uk-contact-tracing-app-issues-plans https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/16/apple-pressures-email-app-hey-to-integrate-in-app-purchase-option https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/20/app-store-policy-and-developer-fee-drama-wont-change-apples-ways-at-all https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/16/european-commission-launches-antitrust-probes-over-apples-app-store-and-apple-pay https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/19/microsoft-president-calling-for-antitrust-review-of-apple-app-store https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/17/zoom-backtracks-says-end-to-end-encryption-will-be-able-to-all-users https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/17/cias-woefully-lax-security-allowed-the-vault-7-data-breach https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/16/sonos-move-software-update-grants-hour-of-battery-life-now-available-in-lunar-white https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/14/opencore-computer-attempts-sale-of-hackintosh-systems https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/19/apple-watch-fall-detection-helps-save-92-year-old-farmer-who-fell-twenty-one-feet https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/19/apple-makes-the-banker-free-until-end-of-june-amid-juneteeth-celebration

Would you recognize financial abuse if it was happening to an elderly person in your life – or to you? Financial scams, theft and fraud targeted at seniors is an everyday problem, and as we approach World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), Derrick, Travis and Kevin Haarhoff, their colleague in Corporate Security at Island Savings, tell you about some of the most common crimes to look out for – and what to do if you or someone else is targeted.1:40 – Money Problem: Derrick noticed some strange activity in an older member's account when a family member steps in as Power of Attorney.3:00 – Expert Examination: Financial abuse against seniors takes place in dozens of ways. Travis, Derrick and Kevin diagnose the warning signs and consequences: ·        Why Island Savings takes an interest in World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.·        The “Grandparent Scam.”·        “Friendly” financial fraud.·        Avoiding electronic threats.·        Risky “romance” scams.·        Ensuring your information stays safe.·        Red flags for financial abuse.·        How to get – and give – help when financial abuse is suspected.22:40 – Weekly Financial Fix: You only need an hour this week to take Travis' challenge. Open up the lines of communication with a senior in your life.If you have an undiagnosed financial concern or want to better understand a financial subject, send Travis and Derrick your question at islandsavings.ca/wealthbeing, or at wealthbeing@firstwestcu.ca, and we will consider it for a future episode.On every episodeBeing in good financial health makes you feel at ease every day. You are free to pursue your goals and prepared to manage your future needs. Could your pocketbook be in better shape? If life has thrown you a financial curveball, or if you just want to be more in control of your money, tune-in to WealthBeing. Every week, we diagnose a spending, saving, borrowing, investing, or other financial problem to provide simple advice that can help you thrive.You'll hear about real-life financial challenges that our Island Savings hosts, guests and members have encountered. We'll share the time-tested financial solutions we recommend to members. And every week you'll receive a simple strategy that you can use right away to improve your financial health.Listen to WealthBeing live on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m. on CFAX 1070 or stream our episodes to your podcatcher.Our WealthBeing HostsTravis KoivulaB.Eng, CFA, CFP®, CIM, FCSI, CIWMSenior Wealth Advisor | Senior Investment Advisor Island Savings Insurance Services | Credential SecuritiesTravis has been serving the financial needs of members in the Credit Union system since 2007 and is one of the most accredited financial advisors in Canada. He holds the globally recognized Charted Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, passing all three tests on his first attempt. In addition he is a Certified Financial Planner (top 1% of his class), Canadian Investment Manager(CIM), Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute(FSCI) and a Chartered Strategic Wealth Professional(CSWP).  Born and raised in Kamloops, Travis completed his Bachelor of Engineering degree at the University of Victoria and developed strong ties to the Capital region. Inspired by the work of Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch, he switched paths and turned his hobby and love of investment strategy into a career. Travis specializes in working with Island Savings members who are US citizens and transferring American assets to Canada. He has e

CFAX 1070's Ryan Price, Corey Polkinghorne, and James Ball have an abbreviated discussion about news and life in Victoria, B.C., Canada.

I chatted with the gents from Dork Uncorked on CFAX about the impact of Covid-19 on the industry here in Victoria and the rest of the country. This one was much more sombre and deep than the last time I was on the show, but it is weird times to say the least. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/post-shift/message

The Supreme Court of Canada has permitted a claim by workers at a mine in Eritrea to proceed, after concluding that Canada has adopted “customary international law” into the Canadian legal system.The Eritrean miners brought the proposed class claim action against a British Columbia based mining company, which is a part-owner of the Eritrean mine where they work.The miners are seeking damages for breaches of customary international law prohibitions against forced labour, slavery, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, and crimes against humanity. They allege that the Eritrean government has forced them to work at the mine, in terrible conditions, without pay, indefinitely.The majority of the Supreme Court of Canada described modern international human rights law as “the phoenix that rose from the ashes of World War II and declared global war on human rights abuses.”Also discussed on the show is a decision from the British Columbia Court of Appeal, which will permit a claim by a snowboarder against Grouse Mountain Resorts to proceed.While attempting a run on the resort’s XL jump, the 20-year-old snowboarder suffered a significant spinal injury and is now a quadriplegic. The Court of Appeal overturned the trial judge and found that the waiver on the back of the ticket, and posted at the resort, was not determinative. In order to be effective, the court confirmed that waivers of liability need to be sufficiently brought to the customer's attention before they purchase a ticket. Here the sign with the waiver was only visible after the ticket was purchased, and the waiver on the back of the ticket was both small, and not provided until the ticket was already purchased.There is a larger public policy question to be considered concerning whether waivers of liability like this should ever be permitted. If they were not, it would likely result in increased ticket prices for dangerous recreational activities to cover the cost of insurance. If waivers are permitted, the effect is to shift the cost of caring for people who are injured to the public generally.Finally, a case concerning the largest claim ICBC has ever experienced is discussed: In 2018, on two separate occasions, sulfuric acid was spilled on the highway near Trail BC, by a truck that was transporting it. The acid damaged thousands of cars, including 846 vehicles that were written off due to the extent of the damage.The court decision will permit ICBC, and other insurance companies, to bring a single subrogated claim against the companies that allegedly spilled the acid on the highway.Interestingly, if BC had a no-fault insurance scheme, as has been proposed, it is unlikely anything could be recovered from the companies that spilled the acid. This would not encourage more care to be taken when driving with dangerous goods. Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan is live on CFAX 1070 every Thursday at 10:30 am.

Who decides if, how, and when, protesters who are blocking rail lines, ferries, driveways, or bridges are to be removed?Both protesters, and politicians, have suggested that either the Premier of BC, or the Prime Minister of Canada should, or should not, remove protesters who are obstructing transportation infrastructure or natural gas pipeline construction. In many cases, these suggestions demonstrate a fundamental misunderstanding of how such decisions are made. Neither the Premier of BC, or the Prime Minister of Canada, has the authority to direct the police to enforce, or not enforce, Criminal Code provision that prohibits the interference with property, or blocking of highways. They also have no authority with respect to the enforcement of court orders.It would be completely undesirable for politicians to have authority over the conduct of police operations.Police are permitted to arrest people, without a warrant or court order, if they commit a criminal offence. When protesters blocked the Premier’s driveway, for example, the police simply attended and arrested those involved for the criminal offence of mischief.With respect to protesters who were physically obstructing the construction of the natural gas pipeline, the company involved obtained an order from a judge which directs the police to arrest anyone engaged in this activity. Political leaders have no authority to prevent this order from being carried out or direct how this should be done. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair recognized this and confirmed that it was for the RCMP to decide how the court order was to be enforced. Similarly, despite various political debates, CN Rail has been obtaining injunctions in other provinces to compel the removal of protestors who are blocking rail lines. The Prime Minister has no control over this process.The second topic discussed on the show are the finances of ICBC, in the context of the recent claims by the provincial government that dire financial circumstances at ICBC require a move to a monopoly no-fault insurance system. While such a change would leave injured people with less compensation and would eliminate independent review of ICBC decisions, it would, conveniently for the government, permit refund cheques to be mailed out to people shortly before the next provincial election.In this context, ICBC’s finances are discussed. A review of ICBC’s financial statements reveals that, between March 31, 2018, and March 31, 2019, ICBC’s assets actually increased by $1.8 billion. This is more than the amount of money taken out of ICBC to balance the budget by the last provincial government.The large increase in ICBC’s attests were a result of it paying out much less than it took in over this period of time. Despite this result, in this same one-year period, ICBC avoided showing a large surplus by substantially increased it’s “provision for unpaid claims”. It increased this figure from $11.9 billion to $14.29 billion in one year. This amount is supposed to be an estimate of how much future claims could cost. The large change, in one year, is a cause for skepticism.The politically convenient outcome of the proposed change: refund cheques before an election, is a good reason to look very carefully at the financial rationale for a proposal that would leave accident victims with less compensation and eliminate the ability of courts to independently review ICBC decisions. Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan is live on CFAX 1070 every Thursday at 10:30 am.Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.

We all have big dreams and good intentions when it comes toour financial plans. But setting a course and staying on track can be a challenge. On this episode of WealthBeing, we make it simple to progress toward your goals.  :30 –Travis and Derrick share their first financial goal-setting experience. 3:56 – Money Problem. Travis shares the story of clients who struggled to set and achieve financial goals, and advice that works when you find yourself lost in financial decision-making. Learn about:  three types of financial goals to serve short, medium, and long-term needs; goal-setting language that reinforces your intentions; four factors every successful financial goal has; prioritizing multiple financial goals; the financial goal-setting process; coping with unexpected financial changes; setting financial goals for retirement; financial goal planning tools; coordinating family financial goals. 22:20 – Weekly Financial Fix. Travis leaves you with a simple activity to further your financial goal-setting. Being in good financial health makes you feel at ease every day. You are free to pursue your goalsand prepared to manage your future needs. Could your pocketbook be in better shape?  If life has thrown you a financial curveball, or if you just want to be more in control of your money, tune-in to WealthBeing. Every week, we diagnose a spending, saving, borrowing, investing, or other financial problem to provide simple advice that can help you thrive. You'll hear about real-life financial challenges that our Island Savings hosts, guests and members have encountered. We'll share the time-tested financial solutions we recommend to members. And every week you'll receive a simple strategy that you can use right away to improve your financial health. Listen to WealthBeing live on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m. on CFAX 1070, or stream our episodes to your podcatcher. 

Two new British Columbia Court of Appeal decisions are discussed on the show this week. When can you sue a municipality for an injury caused by poorly cleared snow? The Court of Appeal provided some clarity in a recent case against the City of Nelson. The plaintiff suffered a serious leg injury after stepping into a snowbank trying to get from an angled parking spot to the sidewalk.While a municipality is not liable for injuries caused by policy decisions, such as whether to clear the snow or not, they can be liable when a policy decision is poorly implemented, and this causes a hazard. The legal distinction is between “policy” and “operation”.The second case discussed involved a 14-year-old who was diagnosed with gender dysphoria and wished to undertake hormone therapy following a social transition from female to male at age 12. The child’s parents had been separated for several years and, while the child’s mother supported the treatment, the father opposed it.Various court application ensued and an order was made against the father declaring that his references to the child as a girl, whether directly or to third parties, was a form of “family violence” pursuant a definition of this term in the Family Law Act that includes things like “psychological or emotional abuse of a family member.”The father was ordered not to attempt to persuade the child to abandon the treatment, not to refer to the child by his birth name, and not to refer to the child as a girl or with female pronouns to the child, or any third parties.The unfortunate language used in the Family Law Act, which defines “psychological or emotional abuse” as “violence” seems to have made this dispute worse, as the language is inconsistent with any ordinary meaning of the term “violence”.While the conduct of the father, in refusing to accept the child’s chosen gender, and to refuse to address him by the name he had chosen was found to be disrespectful and hurtful, the Court of Appeal found that, despite the incongruent definition in the Family Law Act, this should not have been characterized as family violence.The Court of Appeal also modified the lower court order which prohibited the father from discussing the matter with the child or expressing his opinion to the friends or family members.The hormone therapy continued, without the approval of the father, because section 17 of the Infants Act permits minors to consent to their own medical treatment.Legally Speaking with Victoria Lawyer Michael Mulligan is live on CFAX 1070 every Thursday at 10:30 am.Links to the cases discussed, and a transcript of the show can be found here.

Our survey of Planet CES (stardate 2020) reveals some rich promising potential, cadets, but also a lot of wannabe fool's gold trying to get funding, as always. With co-Cap'n Mike sleeping it off, Charles brings back a decorated CES veteran --Commodore Alan Perry from the good ship CFAX -- to help decipher what's great, what will grate, and what should be grated like cheese immediately. There's also a battery case recall, a Firefox emergency patch, a Tivo glitch, and some fresh new lawsuits. We're doing our bit to put out the fires, and pitching in to help Australia with theirs -- but it's not all bad news! There's also new chips from Intel (still not chocolate, though ...), an alleged uptick in China iPhone sales, some new competition on the horizon, a rebirth for the Apple I (yes you read that correctly), and a few hilarious fails we saw, heard about, or got PR for from the big show in Las Vegas last week. All this and more, cadets, so roll the dice and thank your lucky stars ... CES is done for another year!

The Motor Vehicle Act distracted driving provisions are in need of an update in order to both provide clarity, and to address technological changes that have taken place over the past ten years.As a result of the outdated, and confusing, legislative scheme even police officers who are charged with enforcing the scheme are having difficulty interpreting the provisions. Recent advice, offered by a senior police officer, concerning when and how electronic devices can be used was, unfortunately, misleading.The Use of Electronic Devices While Driving Regulations permit someone, who is not a new driver with a class 7 or 7L licence, to use the hands-free telephone function of an electronic device, which is properly secured to a motor vehicle, within easy reach of the driver’s seat, or worn securely on the person’s body, by touching it once in order to start or end a phone call. This “one-touch” exception to the general rule prohibiting the use of electronic devices, only applies to hands-free phone calls. It does not permit the use of a device for some other purpose by touching it once. There is a separate provision that permits a “Hand-held audio player” to be used, as long as it’s not held in a person’s hand, and is “securely fixed” to the vehicle or “worn securely” in a way that does not obstruct vision or interfere with the safety or operating equipment of the vehicle and as long as the sound “is emitted through the speakers of the sound system of the motor vehicle”.While the “Hand-held audio player” exception makes no reference to the device only being touched once, "Hand-held audio player" is not defined. It seems to be a relic from the days of stand-alone iPods. This has the real possibility of creating uncertainty and confusion when a modern, multi-use, a smartphone is being used to play music in a car.Also discussed on this week’s episode of Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan, are the Montreal and Warsaw Conventions, which limit the liability of airlines for the death or injury of passengers on international flights. The Montreal Convention has been implemented in Canada by the Carriage by Air Act. This limits the liability of airlines to approximately $175,000 in the event of a passenger being killed on an international flight. In some cases, this may not be enough money to support surviving family members.The final case discussed was from Port Alberni and involved an evangelical Christian mother claiming that a public elementary school interfered with the religious freedoms of herself and her children by demonstrating the indigenous practice of smudging and having her children see an indigenous dance performance, in the midst of which the dancer said a prayer.Ultimately, the judge concluded that the mother had not established that the Nuu-chah-nulth smudging in her children’s classrooms or the prayer said by the hoop dancer at the school assembly, interfered with her or her children’s ability to act in accordance with their religious beliefs. By way of context, until 1989, the School Act required that public school days be opened by the reading of a passage of Scripture followed by the recitation of the Lord’s Prayer. A transcript of the show, and links to the cases discussed, can be found here.Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan is live on CFAX 1070 every Thursday at 10:30 am.

Three Chinese scientists were sentenced to jail for editing the genes of three fetuses in an attempt to provide immunity from HIV. The scientist used CRISPR in an attempt to disable the gene that allows the HIV virus to enter a cell. The fathers of the children, who appear to be healthy, had HIV. Their mothers did not. The three scientists announced what they had done at a 2018 conference in Hong Kong and, shortly thereafter, disappeared. They had been in Chinese custody and were recently sentenced to between two and three years in jail, after they plead guilty to practicing medicine without a licence, at a non-public hearing.The concern with the activity of the scientists is that the genetic changes they made to the fetuses were subject to being passed along to future generations, and the effects are not known. In Canada, the Assisted Human Reproduction Act prohibits the alteration of “the genome of a cell of a human being in vitro embryo such that the alteration is capable of being transmitted to descendants” in. Doing so is punishable by up to five years in jail. Other things prohibited, by this act in Canada, include the creation of human-animal hybrids, the transplantation of human fetuses into animals, or animals or animal fetuses into humans. It is also unlawful to “maintain an embryo outside the body of a female person after the fourteenth day of its development following fertilization or creation, excluding any time during which its development has been suspended”.Also discussed on the show are two proposed class actions. One proposed class action, against Shaw, alleges that Shaw participated in an “unlawful pricing scheme” involving routine discrimination against existing and potential customers by offering a discounted rate exclusively to individuals who communicated with Shaw in either Mandarin and/or Cantonese. Shaw denies the allegation and was successful in an application for a summary trial, prior to deciding on an application for the certification of the claim as a class action.The other class action involved a successful appeal to the British Columbia Court of appeal, in order to certify a class action on behalf of employees of the University of Victoria, who were subjected to a wage freeze from 2013 – 2016 as a result of an emailed direction from the then Minister of Finance. Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan is live on CFAX 1070 Thursdays at 10:30 am.

Straight from his appearance on CFAX 1070's "Tech Talk" show with Alan Perry*, cadets, Cap'n Charles shuttles back to the Space Javelin where he and Mike celebrate another listener milestone, and take apart the highs and lows of the tech universe for the week. A new Mac Pro has escaped into our dimension! The mothership hits a stock high yet again! Two completely different streaming TV services arrive! Apple Arcade hits 100 games! The iPad and Apple Watch are kings of their respective categories! Office for iOS and Mac is getting a little weird! Photoshop is sort of on iPad, and the Pixel line is a flop! But that's not all! There's also discussion about Amazon's poor hardware (both their own brand and their Ring acquisition), AT&T's awful behavior, the AppleInsider AirPods Pro review, Ming-Chi Kuo's shiftiness, a new high-end Dell monitor, and a look back at 12 years of the iPhone! All this and news of our upcoming month's-end shore leave, cadets, so get out your space-scheduler and astro-pencil, and prepare for some special shows (and a short break) ahead! To Thanksgiving weekend ... and BEYOND! YOND! Yond! yond ... *If you'd like to have a listen to the CFAX podcast, you can find it here: https://soundcloud.com/techtalkalan/november-09-2019-tech-talk

Legally Speaking with Michael MulliganDiplomatic Immunity – The wife of a US diplomat killed a British teenager in a car accident but was able to avoid prosecution and leave the UK as a result of diplomatic immunity. Topics discussed include the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and how this is implemented in Canada.Other related issued include diplomats not having to pay parking tickets, how diplomats suspected of impaired driving are dealt with in Canada, and immunity from having to pay for parking in Victoria, BC for a list of people including vehicles bearing the flag or insignia of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia or the Senior Officer commanding the Canadian Armed Forces on Vancouver Island. Interestingly, as section 71 (11) of the City of Victoria Streets and Traffic Bylaw is drafted, the immunity from having to pay for parking doesn’t seem to be restricted to the actual Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia or the Senior Officer commanding the Canadian Armed Forces on Vancouver Island, but rather appears to apply to any vehicle bearing one of their flags or insignias. Also discussed is a recent agreement between the Government of BC, and the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers to modestly increase what legal aid lawyers are paid. The increase in pay is still much less than what the government pays lawyers doing prosecution, or other government work.While the Government of BC will still be diverting more than half the funds raised every year from a special tax that was intended to fund legal aid, the recognition of the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers as a bargaining agent for lawyers doing this work may result in future improvements for a long underfunded system. Legally Speaking is live on CFAX 1070 every Thursday at 10:30am. Follow this link for a transcript of the show.

Legally Speaking with Victoria Lawyer Michael Mulligan on CFAX 1070.A new Supreme Court of Canada case, Fleming v. Ontario, concluded that the police did not have the authority to arrest a protester who was carrying a Canadian flag and walking down the road, in order to avert a possible, future, disruption. The police officers and the province of Ontario claimed that the police were authorized to arrest the man pursuant to the ancillary powers doctrine to “arrest someone who is acting lawfully in order to prevent an apprehended breach of the peace.” The Supreme Court disagreed and found that the arrest was not authorized by law. The wrongly arrested protester was awarded $139,711.90 plus court costs. Also discussed, was a recent case from Thailand in which a judge acquitted five Muslim men of murder and said “You need clear and credible evidence to punish someone. So, if you’re not sure, don’t punish them. I’m not saying that the five defendants didn’t commit the crimes, they might have done so, but the judicial process needs to be transparent and credible… punishing the wrong people makes them scapegoats.” The judge posted a statement on Facebook indicating that he had been pressured to find the men guilty despite a lack of evidence.The judge then recited a legal oath, pulled out a pistol and shot himself in the chest. He survived and was rushed to the hospital where he is recovering.Finally, a BC Supreme Court decision dealing with short term vacation rental, and a bylaw prohibiting them is discussed. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District sought an injunction to prohibit two cabins from being rented for short time periods. The bylaw the regional district relied on was passed in 2012. The cabins had been rented, for short time periods, since 2008. The cabin owners claimed that the bylaws prior to 2012 permitted short term rentals.If the earlier bylaw permitted short term rentals, because then rentals have been going on continuously, since 2008, this would have been a lawful nonconforming use pursuant to section 528 (1) of the Local Government Act. This doctrine applies as long as the non-conforming use was continuous, with no break for more than six months. While the judge agreed that the short-term rentals have been continuous, since 2008, and would, therefore, have been a lawful nonconforming use, the bylaw in place in 2008 also didn’t permit short term rentals and, accordingly, that regional district obtained the injunction they were asking for. Legally Speaking is live on CFAX 1070 Thursdays at 10:30 am. A transcript of the show can be found here.

Legally Speaking with Victoria Lawyer Michael Mulligan on CFAX 1070Issues discussed include jury deliberations, sequestration, the fact that the substance of jury deliberations are secret in Canada, what information is included in a charge to the jury, information not provided to the jury, including the possible sentence if there is a conviction, and how judges deal with jury questions or cases where a jury is unable to arrive at a unanimous verdict.Also discussed is a recent test case from the British Columbia Court of Appeal: Tanious v. The Empire Life Insurance Company. This case dealt with a successful claim for disability insurance benefits, and the circumstances in which special costs can be awarded. Special costs, as distinct from party and party costs, represent the actual legal costs incurred by a party to a claim. The Court of Appeal upheld the trial judge, who awarded special costs on the basis that it was in the interest of justice for the institutional defendant to indemnify the impoverished and disabled claimant fully for the reasonable costs of pursuing her claim. Note: On October 3 and 10, Legally Speaking will be live on CFAX 1070 at 11:00am, rather than the regularly scheduled time of 10:30am.

Kait Rich teaches entrepreneurs and professionals how to finally have the adventurous, flexible lifestyles, financial freedom and high-level impact they’ve always wanted, without working harder and missing out on LIFE. She is a recovering digital nomad, who has worked in 20+ countries, supporting over 1500 CEOs, business owners and professionals to see their world through a new lens. Kait's also written, spoken or been featured on: The Bachelor Canada, The ABC Australia, The Courier Mail, The Sunday Mail, CTV News, CFAX 1070 & Kool FM. In this episode we dive deep into: - creating a master flight plan for your life - establishing your life's baseline - how to control your thoughts - overcoming an autoimmune disorder - what real freedom is and how to achieve it You do NOT want to miss Kait's wisdom in this powerful episode. IG @therichcoach www.kaitrich.com To show your support please RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE a screenshot and tag me on your social media. IG @michael.tranmer https://www.michaeltranmer.com/

CFAX 1070 60th Anniversary Special - retrospective on 60 years of CFAX 1070 in Victoria, BC and themes from past episodes including legal aid funding and the importance of meaningful explanations of legal issues and decisions. Legally Speaking is live in CFAX 1070 every Thursday at 10:30.Michael Mulligan is a lawyer at Mulligan Defence Lawyers in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Spirit Bay is a whole new kettle of fish when it comes to real estate marketing. The village, on the southern coast of Vancouver Island in Canada, was developed based on traditional principles of community design: Building light on the land, with homes following the contours of topography – instead of blasting the entire site level, Designing narrow roads with plenty of twists – ensuring slow driving and more walking, Building hundred-year-homes with materials that outlast (by far) those used in other new homes, Tapping renewable heating and cooling using ocean thermal, Working in partnership with the First Nation band that owns the land, to ensure their values are built into the Spirit Bay manifest. Now for the rub. Perception. Spirit Bay is a textbook case of how to get sustainability right, and sometimes wrong, in real estate marketing. It was, for me, a journey with a definite learning curve. I was asked to do a presentation on the marketing of Spirit Bay by the Urban Design Institute. Prior to the presentation, though, I went on the air with Mark Brennae of CFAX to give a preamble to my talk. It was entertaining, to say the least – enjoy! If you like this podcast, please share it with your 5,000 closest friends on social media. And drop me a line at marc@marcstoiber.com - I love listener feedback!

On this week's 'Open House', Reba and Eric welcome Tony Joe, a realtor with Re/Max Camosun, Victoria, B.C.. Tony is an expert in Victoria real estate, with over 28 years experience. He is also president of his real estate board, instructor for new licensees, and speaker/coach. Together they'll discuss the market in Victoria, as well as other parts of Canada. If you're interested in purchasing property in Canada, you'll want to listen for some valuable info. They talk about exchange rate, taxes,and process, so don't miss this episode. You can also find Tony on his Canadian radio show on CFAX, Saturdays at noon and Sundays at 9. And as always, they started out the program with your mortgage and market update.

There's never a shortage of great marketing and brand-related stories. But we really hit the jackpot the last little while. So I went on the air with Mark Brennae of CFAX to talk about it. First, what's up with Drake? Is he the new Toronto Raptors mascot, or a genius marketer? If you haven't been paying attention, the rapper is front and centre at Raptors games, and his visibility has gone through the roof during the playoffs. How much exposure is too much? Which brand benefits, and which brand pays? It's all in the first half of my show with Mark.  Second, the EU election happened yesterday, and the results were certainly not what populists were expecting. But had anyone really paid attention to the complex worldviews of euro-constituents, the rise of the Greens may have made perfect sense. Worldview thinking is something we marketers do as a matter of course. I talk about it during the second half of my show with Mark.  Did you enjoy this show? Do me a huge favour and spread the love with the social media buttons onscreen. Truly appreciate it. Oh, and if you'd like more brand and marketing content from me, subscribe to my newsletter!

This past week, hockey commentator and icon Don Cherry took the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes to task, calling them a 'bunch of jerks' for celebrating their wins post-game with silly pantomimes. The Hurricanes, far from being cowed by Cherry's curmudgeonly comment, printed 'Bunch of Jerks' shirts and embraced the moniker as part of their brand.  This is classic pirate brand (or outlaw brand) behaviour: taking the status quo and turning it on its head.  Often, the pirate brand isn't intentional. Harley Davidson wasn't always the brand of outlaws and rebels. But the art of listening to your constituents, then giving their sentiments a creative twist, can lead to powerful results. Another brand that might find itself in pirate territory? Canada. As a Canuck, I've often bemoaned our stereotypical 'nice guy' image - until the age of Trump. This comes to light in a recent Family Guy episode, where Peter Griffin and Donald Trump beat each other to a pulp - only to be saved from themselves by dapper Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Turns out, being conciliatory and collaborative might be a more powerful brand than we thought! For more on this, check out this podcast - an interview I did on CFAX with Mark Brennae. Enjoy!   If you enjoy this interview, please pass it along on social media. And subscribe for more!

Michael LeBlanc talking Canadian Retail Cannabis with CFAX's Mark Brennae, November 12 2018 by Michael LeBlanc

MLeBlanc interview with Mark Brennae on CFAX 1070 Victoria November 8, 2018 by Michael LeBlanc

There are some brand issues that never lose relevance, never go out of fashion, never get 'fixed'. Positioning is at the top of the heap. No matter how shiny your technology, or how brilliant your analytics, lack of proper positioning can still sewer your brand.  In the spirit of public service (and good natured fun) I went on the air with Mark Brennae at CFAX to talk about positioning, and how everyone - butcher, baker, candlestick maker - can build a better business with it.  If you like this interview, make sure to get my insights straight to your inbox by subscribing.  And don't forget to download my new, free e-book Stop Busting Your Brand!

The Dork, Rod Phillips, reviews two home made wines. Last fall, co-host Ryan Price started making wine from his backyard blackberries and purple plums. It's now bottled and he saved the first tasting for this show. And. we found someone else who had the same adventure! CFAX and CTV Vancouver Island meteorologist Astrid Braunschmidt made wine out of her greengage plums. In this episode, we talk about the different methods used to home brew these wines and the results. Astrid Braunschmidt with her homemade greengauge plum wine and Ryan Price with his homemade blackberry/purple plum wine.    

One of my all-time favorite shoe designers, John Fluevog, is rumoured to be leaving the company he founded and built over the past 40 years.  When ANY founder leaves, it can be bumpy for the brand. But when that someone is Fluevog, whose design ethos defined the company, the brand can be in for a VERY rough ride in uncharted waters.  So how does a brand survive the departure (or death) of an iconic founder? I thought it would make for a great conversation. So I went on the air and chatted with CFAX radio's Mark Brennae about it.  Hope you enjoy the interview! If you like this podcast, don't forget to subscribe to hear all my latest episodes. And while you're at it, make sure you subscribe to my newsletter to get my Insights straight to your inbox. Finally, please leave a positive comment in iTunes. It means the world to me. 

I just finished my second stint consulting for a marijuana company. As luck would have it, this coincided with my regular slot chatting with Mark Brennae of CFAX radio.  So Mark and I had a great conversation on the dilemmas - and opportunities - in store for marijuana companies trying to set themselves apart, and lock in loyal consumers. If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you subscribe to my newsletter to get my Insights straight to your inbox. 

Book publishing is really hot at the moment with many people trying to find th book publishing fastrack to Amazon success. Well my guest today, on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots free podcast interview is Julie Broad, a lady spinning many different plates at one time. And I guess that is when a entrepreneur really comes into their own and this guest does it better than most with the ability to both diversify in the subjects that they are passionate about. She is an Amazon #1 Best Selling Author and International Book Award winner, recipient of the Top 20 under 40 award for Vancouver Island, a successful entrepreneur, recognized real estate investor and a popular speaker and workshop trainer. She's been speaking on stages large and small across Canada since 2009, sharing her simple and strategic systems for having more impact & influence in your life and business. She's appeared as a guest on numerous news programs including CTV, Global TV, DayTime Ottawa and CFax 1070 and featured in publications such as Yahoo!Canada, Entrepreneur.com, Ottawa Citizen, Toronto Sun and The Vancouver Province. She is also a regular contributing writer for Canadian Real Estate Wealth's Magazine. But once gain as we have seen recently on Join Up Dots, where she really comes into her own is by having the ability to tell stories that converts information into sales. She's an expert on helping people who aren't naturally born to sell, get results, make an impact and ultimately make more money (for their company and for themselves!). Sharing proven techniques for better communication, productivity and persuasion, She always leaves people inspired, excited and with clear steps to take action immediately. So out of all the things that fill her time what would be the one that she feels really pulls it all together and become her personal brand? Book publishing or her coaching business. And I suppose the big question as we have her on the show, is what does she find is the number one thing that holds people back from finding similar success? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Julie Broad Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty topics with Julie Broad such as: How she discovered that people do not want perfection from coaches and speakers, but they do want people that they can relate to on a personal level. Why she made the bold decision to leave the job that she had worked so hard to create, due to discovering that it wasn't the money that she really wanted in her life How she started creating her new business and the steps she has taken to bring it to the world, (and the people who need it most) and lastly…. Why selling doesn't need to be hard, and in fact working on the basis of "Not fit" can sometimes encourage results like never before. Book publishing has never been easier   

Pepsi recently pulled an ad featuring Kendall Jenner that took a superficial, flaky view of a very sensitive topic: protests for social justice.  The ad created an incredible firestorm on social media, and prompted ad pundits to wonder what the soda company had been drinking when they approved the spot. I went on the air with Mark Brennae of CFAX radio to chat about what Pepsi had done wrong. And more importantly, what the rest of us can do to avoid making the same mistake. It was a lively conversation!

A recent Globe and Mail story described the 'brutal' transformation of beloved Canadian restaurant brand Tim Horton's. The cause of the messy shift? Budget cuts by Tim's new owners - Brazilian holding company 3G Capital and Restaurant Brands International (RBI). I was invited by Mark Brennae of CFAX radio to chat about this disruption. It was a lively conversation!

There's no arguing Donald Trump the candidate had a distinct brand. But now that he's president, that brand needs to shift. Can he cross the gap? CFAX 1070's Mark Brennae invited me to talk about which elements of the Trump brand should remain consistent, which need to be retooled, and what will happen if he can't make the transition.

Today, we woke up with the news that McDonald's had decided to launch a new McFlurry with loose nuts - instead of the standard pre-packaged nuts. In a heartbeat, social media lit up as parents of children with peanut allergies decried the move as traitorous. Was this a Didn't See It Coming moment? Did McDonald's know what it was doing? Why did the food giant turn its back on so many of its core consumers? CFAX 1070 Radio asked me to weigh in on the move. Here's the interview.  

For most of us, Christmas can be a tad stressful. And companies that assault us with terrible ads, grating songs and depersonalized cards only make things worse. In the spirit of the season, I went on the air with Mark Brennae of CFAX 1070 and created a Santa's list of wishes for brands that want to brighten, not dampen, the mood of their audience at Christmas. 

With the recent release of the Gustavson Brand Trust Index, I was invited on CFAX talk radio to chat about how to build brand image - and how to destroy it. Join host Mark Brennae and myself as we discuss the Gustavson Index, Edelman's Global Trust Barometer, and the rapidly morphing world of brands.

Lewis talks about manufacturing and climate change with Terry Moore on his program on CFAX 1070AM radio.

We speak with Grand Chief Edward John about why there hasn't been more discussion about aboriginal issues during the provincial Liberal leadership race. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, the Times Colonist's Dave Obee, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics. You can listen to Public Eye Radio outside of Victoria by logging into CFAX 1070 between 8:00 and 10:00.