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Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Rachel Aiello, CTV National News Correspondent joins Amanda to discuss how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Liberals are ‘strong and united' after caucus challenge. Rob Buffam, Legislative Reporter with CTV Vancouver joins Amanda to discuss the neck and neck election race happening in B.C. Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst joins Amanda for tech Friday. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Guests from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former Federal NDP Leader and Karen Gordon, Principal, Gordon Strategy. Topic 1:  Trudeau says Liberals ‘strong and united' after caucus challenge – Cristy Clark has come out of the word work – would an internal or external replacement be for the best the party. Topic 2:  Canada's major changes to immigration targets met with widespread criticism Topic 3:  We may not know who won the U.S. election until days after Nov. 5 – With less then two weeks to go, any final predictions? Topic 4: Halloween plans/traditions – What's your least favorite candy to receive?

Rob Buffam, Legislative Reporter with CTV Vancouver joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the tight election race in British Columbia that still had no clear winner early Sunday after the vast majority of votes in the provincial election had been counted. On todays show:  Listen to Vassy's exclusive interview with India's High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma who denies involvement in Sikh leader's murder, claims 'no evidence presented'. Listen to Vassy's full conversation with High Commissioner for Canada in India, Cameron Mckay on India's reaction to the allegations made by the RCMP. The Daily Debrief Panel with Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Laura D'Angelo.  Hortense Anglin was the oldest graduate to make her way across the platform at York University's Fall Convocation ceremony this week. At the age of 87, she graduated with an Honours degree in Religious Studies. She joined Vassy Kapelos to discuss

Listen to Vassy and the Daily Debrief Panel featuring Marieke Walsh, Scott Reid, and Kory Teneycke discuss how Prime Minister Trudeau testified that some Conservative parliamentarians are involved in foreign interference. On todays show:  John Wright, Executive Vice President, Maru Public Opinion joins Vassy to discuss where voters are currently sitting, and the chance of the prime minister being ousted. Rob Buffam, Legislative Reporter with CTV Vancouver and Wayne Mantyka, Video Journalist at CTV Regina join Vassy to give a snapshot of the B.C and Saskatchewan elections. Dr. Simon Ducharme, Neuropsychiatrist, Medical Director of the memory clinic at the Douglas Institute and an Associate professor of Psychiatry at McGill University joins Vassy to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question.  The Daily Debrief Panel with Marieke Walsh, Scott Reid, and Kory Teneycke.  Kathy Motton, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications with Destination Toronto joins Vassy to discuss how the Taylor Swift tour dates are expected to inject hundreds of millions into Toronto's economy.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Casey Babb, Senior Fellow with the MacDonald Laurier Institute and Advisor to Secure Canada joins Amanda to look ahead to Monday October 7th and reflect on what that anniversary means for Jewish Canadians. Rob Buffam, Legislative Reporter with CTV Vancouver joins Amanda to give a snapshot ahead of BC's provincial election on October 19th. Ritesh Kotak, Tech and Cybersecurity Expert joins Amanda to discuss what it would mean if 23AndMe sold it's DNA information to the highest bidder. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Guests from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Melanie Paradis, former senior staffer to Erin O'Toole, and President of Texture Communications and Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star. Topic 1: Bloc leader says the deadline still stands after Liberals vote against pension motion - Will we face a snap election this year? Topic 2: Canadians three times more positive about Kamala Harris than Donald Trump, survey says. Topic 3: BC Election - Conservatives are surging in the polls, has the NDP's time in BC come to an end? Topic 4 Kicker topic: Remember That DNA You Gave 23andMe? Topic 4.5 Kicker topic: The surprising ways hybrid work changed people's grooming habits and notions of personal time.

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Procurement Minister and newly appointed Quebec lieutenant Jean-Yves Duclos who is warning the NDP that the dental care program it helped put into place will be in jeopardy if it pulls its support from the governing Liberals. On todays show:  Vassy is joined by Nick Moore, Reporter, CTV NEWS, Saint John and Rob Buffam, Legislative Reporter with CTV Vancouver to get the key takeaways on the provincial elections coming up in New Brunswick and British Columbia.  Peter Girguis, a Harvard University professor and oceanographer who has been monitoring the Inquiry joins Vassy Kapelos to discuss what we've learned from the inquiry into the Titan submersible implosion.  The Daily Debrief with Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers. Mark Norman, Retired Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy and Navy Officer and Former Vice Chief of Defence Staff of Canada joins Vassy to discuss his visit to Taiwan and the key takeaways. 

Host Vassy Kapelos discusses the week's top political stories with Justice Minister David Lametti, OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique, British Columbia Premier David Eby, Conservative strategist Kory Teneycke, NDP strategist Kathleen Monk, Liberal strategist Scott Reid, CTV Vancouver's Legislative Bureau Chief Bhinder Sajan, and The Toronto Star's Stephanie Levitz and Robert Benzie.

Last weekend, a number of camera crews covering the Pacific Highway border crossing protest, south of Vancouver, were swarmed, jostled, yelled at and spit on - one of many such incidents that's happened across the country over the last few weeks that is changing the way journalists are doing their jobs in an effort to "blend in" where possible.In Metro Vancouver, ongoing protests have also been coming to the media outlets themselves, with rotating "Media is the Virus" rallies held outside CTV, Global, CBC and Citytv.On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we welcome CTV Vancouver news director Ethan Faber, to talk about the realities of what it's like to be a beat reporter right now, how we got here, and the struggle to return to civilized discourse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evan Solomon speaks with Dr. Peter Singer, special advisor to the World Health Organization's Director General, on updates regarding the Omicron COVID-19 variant. On today's show:  David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, on a new report which suggests fear of the Omicron variant is triggering anxiety across Canada. Dr. Peter Singer, special advisor to the World Health Organization's Director General, on Omicron. Simon Gleave, head of Sports Analysis at Nielsen Gracenote, on predicting Canada will have its worst Winter Olympic medal haul in 20 years. David Molko, senior reporter with CTV Vancouver, on B.C's flooding. Steven Page, founding member and  primary songwriter of Barenaked Ladies, on creativity and how watching the new Beatles documentary has reminded him of his own band's breakup.  Jim Puckett, former mayor of Fitzgerald, Georgia, on standing by a giant topiary chicken that got him ousted as mayor.

Evan Solomon speaks with Canada's Minister of Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair, on the federal government's response to the devastating flooding in B.C. On today's show:  We play Evan's full interview with Canada's Minister of Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair, on the B.C flooding.  David Molko, Senior Reporter with CTV Vancouver, on the Abbotsford flooding.  Dr. Katharine Smart, President of the Canadian Medical Association, on calling on the federal government to act now to stop attacks on health workers. Kathleen Wynne, former Premier of Ontario, on the values of kindergarten and preschool education. Brothers Jed and Josh Mottley. Jed ordered a letterman jacket in high school but couldn't afford to pick it up. Josh just found it at a thrift shop 28 years later.

Guest Bio:Nicolle Hodges is a journalist and author- her first book- on orgasm, Dr. Seuss style “Oh, the Places You'll Go Oh Oh”. She is the founder of Girls Who Say Fuck, an incubator for ideas that instigate change, including the wildly popular campaign to rebrand virginity to sexual debut. Recently, Nicolle launched a series of workshops and online gatherings to teach women the basics of BDSM power dynamics. She is the founder of Men Who Take Baths -- a men's mental health movement that's transforming the culture of masculinity from the bath. She studied broadcast journalism and communications at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and was an on-air talent and producer at CTV Vancouver until 2018. During her tenure at CTV, she reported from Lesbos, Greece, where she started an art camp for kids at the peak of the refugee crisis. When Nicolle left her career in television, she began telling stories from the frontlines of cannabis legalization in Canada as the culture editor of Herb—the largest cannabis publication in North America. She continues to work on the vanguard of drug policy and culture as an independent journalist for Double Blind and an on-camera host for The Dales Report, where she interviews the top CEOs of emerging psychedelics companies. In fall 2021, Nicolle begins her BA in Psychology at York University. She is simultaneously pursuing a certification in nonviolent communication, as well as somatic sex educator training. She currently lives in Toronto with her hairless cat, Brain (not Brian). To follow Nicolle's adventures, and read the stories that come of it, find her on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Sexual Debut and Men Who Take Baths:Sexual Debut is a campaign to reframe the word "virginity" so young women don't begin their sexual journey at a deficit, feeling like they have lost or given something up. Your sexual debut can happen many times, in many ways, and at any age -- it doesn't have to be your first time doing something, but it is a pinnacle moment that you felt most like you in relation to your sexuality. That's a cause for celebration -- and there should be cake! Men Who Take Baths is transforming the culture of masculinity from the bubble bath. In this episode, We Cover:Nicolle's story and her pursuit of reconnectionWhat is “Sexual Debut”?How does it differentiate from losing virginity?Reactions and responses from the PublicOn immersing with “Men Who Take Baths”Finding what is your genuine desire and pleasureStarting conversations with “The Orgasm Book”Helpful links:girlswhosayfuck.com - helping women on sexual freedom@girlswhosayfuck Instagram | @sxual.debut Instagrammenwhotakebaths.com - Men in bubble baths are interviewed about what it means to “be a man.” @menwhotakebaths - Twitter | InstagramClubhouse - Drop-in audio appQuilt - Social network for supportive conversationsA Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes - a retelling of a myth through the women's perspectivetheorgasmbook.com - A book about the power of female orgasms @theorgasmbook - Twitter | InstagramPower Dynamics through the lens of Dominant and Submission: A Workshop by Nicolle Hodges - SIGN UPLet's Celebrate #SEXUALDEBUT with this BOOK GIVEAWAY from the Rose Woman Podcast! Listen to this episode and learn how to win a free copy of The Orgasm Book by Nicolle Hodges! Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman and Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are joined by the fabulous Nicolle Hodges. She's a Sexual Freedom Philosopher, an author, and a journalist (just to name a few titles). Pretty much Nicolle is "the Dr. Seuss of sex." She's the founder of GIRLS WHO SAY FUCK , the creator of MEN WHO TAKE BATHS and the force behind the T-shirt campaign to "rebrand virginity to Sexual Debut". Nicolle is a former television personality for CTV Vancouver, which included reporting from Lesbos, Greece where she started an art camp for kids at the peak of the refugee crisis. She is also the former media consultant for the United Nations Women advisory committee in Vancouver and currently takes on the role of a lifestyle domme for a few lucky subs. This episode unpacks a ton of interesting topics: What do the terms “masculine “ and “feminine “ mean to you? What is it like coming out to the world as bisexual? What is a lifestyle domme? Why is the term “sex work” so charged? What does it mean to be sexually liberated and how can we get there?  We know you guys are going to LOVE this discussion and thank you for listening. Have a wonderful New Year and happy ho-ing!!

Municipalities and health care providers across Canada are calling on the federal and provincial governments to take tougher measures in the fight against COVID1-19 – but the Prime Minister insists the time is not right to invoke the Emergencies Act. Here’s what you need to know on Sunday, March 22, 2020   Trudeau says Parliament will resume Tuesday to pass emergency measures Nova Scotia declares state of emergency, identifies 7 more cases of COVID-19 Effective 6 a.m. Monday, the borders of Nova Scotia will be tightened, with screening processes at all points of entry to the province. Anyone who has travelled outside of the province will be required to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return. Prince Edward Island is also asking anyone who has travelled within Canada to self-isolate for 14 days -- a step beyond the federal government's request to those who have travelled internationally. Quebec premier announces all shopping malls closed; Schools will remain closed until May 1st. Hydro-Quebec suspends fees amid COVID-19 pandemic Canadian Tire reducing store hours, SportChek and Mark's locations to close The Metropolitan Opera is cancelling the rest of its season and stopping the pay of the orchestra, chorus and other unionized employees at the end of March due to the new coronavirus. The Met last week called off performances through March 31. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into quarantine after being informed that a doctor who administered a vaccine to her has tested positive for the new coronavirus. Huge crowds defied coronavirus fears – lining up for hours to see the Olympic flame in northern Japan, as reports emerged that organisers of Tokyo 2020 are considering postponement of the games.   Despite states of emergency being declared by a number of provinces, despite the nearly minute to minute appeal for people to observe physical distancing, to stay home unless it’s necessary for you to buy groceries or go to work, there are increased reports of people gathering in large crowds in close proximity across the country. It was the subject of the first question from the Prime Minister’s scrum today in Ottawa. But that stance is frustrating for some municipal and public health leaders who have limited powers to make sure people follow these health and safety measures. The first call to toughen up came this weekend from doctors in British Columbia. That’s reporter Ben Miljure at CTV Vancouver. Frank Scarpitti is the Mayor of Markham, Ontario. He’s adding his voice to the chorus calling on the senior levels of government to definitively shut down all non-essential businesses and public activities. The House of Commons will convene on Tuesday to pass emergency measures but as noted, the Emergencies Act is not on the agenda.   While Canadian legislatures assemble to vote on emergency support packages to deal with the health and financial effects of the COVID outbreak, the US Congress appears stalled in its efforts to push a bill through the House and Senate. Washington’s management of the COVID outbreak has criticized by front line healthcare providers and state governors and much of that criticizes stops in the Oval Office. David Schultz is a professor of political science and constitutional law at Hamline University in Minnesota. He says, despite any effort to the contrary, the COVID-19 pandemic is becoming increasingly politicized in this presidential election year. >  So here we are at the end of day 10 of the daily COVID-19 podcast series…and we end with the reminder we’ve heard from public health and government officials again today. Whatever you and I do or fail to do to help curb COVID-19 will be reflected in the cases and circumstances we’ll face three weeks from now. What are you doing today…to help flatten the curve?  

Penny Daflos is an award-winning journalist and reporter for CTV News Vancouver, well known for her storytelling, scoops, and compassionate portrayals of complex news stories. She is also the producer and host of “BTS with CTV Vancouver” - a behind-the-scenes, unfiltered look at the stories behind the stories from the CTV Vancouver newsroom.

Penny Daflos is an award-winning journalist and reporter for CTV News Vancouver, well known for her storytelling, scoops, and compassionate portrayals of complex news stories. She is also the producer and host of “BTS with CTV Vancouver” - a behind-the-scenes, unfiltered look at the stories behind the stories from the CTV Vancouver newsroom.

For weeks, demonstrations in support of hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation in northern British Columbia have resulted in in unprecedented rallies, blockaded railroads and intentionally disrupted commuter routes for drivers and transit users alike -- not to mention attempts to stall legislators in the capitol and even taking their placards to the premier's own home. The issue of whether or not to allow the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline has deeply fractured the Wet'suwet'en community and Canadians at large have been divided on whether protests are lawful and acceptable expressions of support for First Nations or illegal acts of disruption that should result in arrest. As the days go on, the impacts are increasingly felt by people across the country. Hard at work to report on the daily goings-on and the larger picture of what's at play are journalists scrambling to get to the latest barricade, protest and sit-in -- despite increasing hostility from the demonstrators themselves. It's a challenging but important task, so reporters and videographers are getting creative in order to cover all aspects of the developments, despite significant logistical and geographic hurdles. BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos discusses the complexities of reporting on this issue with reporter Allison Hurst and their colleague, Melanie Nagy, Vancouver bureau chief for CTV National News.

The world was shocked when a Ukrainian Airlines flight went down near Tehran, but when officials confirmed dozens of Canadians were on board our nation was stunned -- as journalists sprang into action to tell the stories of the innocent lives taken too soon. With so many victims in the Lower Mainland, CTV Vancouver journalists were inundated with heart-wrenching stories as communities mourned the tragedy. BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos and reporter Shannon Paterson describe the difficult steps in finding the loved ones left behind, then respectfully conveying the loss felt by their families, friends, and communities. This is, quite simply, one of the toughest jobs reporters have, but they are often a welcome conduit for grieving loved ones to express their loss.

When an American journalist was slapped on the butt as she was reporting live during a run, it went viral for many reasons. Most saw it for the on-the-job physical assault that it was, but a few didn't think it was a big deal and that she should "lighten up." For broadcast journalists who've experienced that kind of violation, it's not something you easily forget -- and that's not even the worst example. BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos sits down with her colleagues, Shannon Paterson, Mi-Jung Lee and Scott Roberts as they describe similar situations where they were accosted on and off the air. From shouts of FHRITP to punches flying outside a courthouse, they discuss the difficult situations they've been in, and why there seems to be a different expectation of what's acceptable behaviour toward journalists than other working professionals.

What started as a routine pedestrian accident quickly took several unusual turns as Vancouver Police revealed the driver didn't know he'd dragged a young woman for nearly six blocks. How was that possible? When an American punk band was later connected and witnesses began coming forward with their stories, the situation only became more confusing as the victim clung to life in hospital, unaware that she would need major reconstructive surgery, a prosthetic eye and a lifetime of recovery.  BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos and reporter Emad Agahi take listeners step by step through the twists and turns of this story to the surprising conclusion of what happened that autumn night, a development that still has them baffled.

The heart-wrenching details instantly made headlines across the country: two young sisters found dead in their beds, their Christmas presents sitting unopened under the tree. Their father, Andrew Berry, was covered in blood and claimed he was attacked by mysterious loan sharks who must've killed his daughters for some unfathomable reason. The trial that followed, spanning 5 months and including riveting testimony, made headlines as the sad and often strange details emerged. BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos and reporter Maria Weisgarber delve into the complexities journalists faced in reporting on a long and complex trial before a jury. Maria outlines the many twists and turns from the start of the trial to its dramatic conclusion, which paints a picture of the challenges of court reporting as well as the inner workings of Canada's justice system.

There are few people who could survive a harrowing attack by an apex predator and fewer still who are willing to tell the tale of how they tried to pull a grizzly bear's teeth off their limbs as the animal started eating them alive -- just days after it happened. But Powell River's Colin Dowler did just that, in a bedside interview at a Vancouver hospital in front of a swarm of captivated reporters. BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos was one of the journalists hanging on Dowler's every word -- and then tasked with taking 20 minutes of his compelling interview and condensing it into a story for TV and online. She includes large portions of the interview and explains how it all came together, with some blurring to keep the stomach-churning images of Dowler's wounds acceptable for a 6:00 TV audience. Watch and read her story here: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/i-could-hear-the-grating-grizzly-attack-victim-fought-to-survive-in-back-country-1.4533823

A young couple found dead, a middle-aged man's body near a burnt-out camper, two teens missing after leaving home to look for work: these storylines would all converge in the remote landscape of northern British Columbia, culminating in a manhunt that would put the spotlight on a bizarre manhunt swirling in mystery, fear and warnings with journalists scrambling to keep up with the twists and turns. BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos discusses the disappearances of Australian Lucas Fowler and his American girlfriend Chynna Deese, the discovery of UBC lecturer Leonard Dyck's body and the missing persons case-turned manhunt of Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod with reporter Shannon Paterson. They delve into the challenges of a massive and constantly-changing case that put huge demands on our newsroom as the story grew broader and moved across the country.

Municipal politics generally don't capture the attention of constituents, much less observers outside the city in question, but that's definitely not the case in Surrey. Less than a year after winning a landslide victory, the mayor of Metro Vancouver's fastest-growing suburb is seeing support on city council crumble as he continues to stand by his election promises, using his political muscle to do so. BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos and reporter Jon Woodward dig into the fiery goings-on at Surrey city hall, exploring the clash between rival political factions and what it means for a massive decision before those policymakers: whether or not to overhaul their policing model, a move that comes with considerable risk and cost.

In January, CTV Vancouver employees got a huge shock at an all-newsroom meeting: the station would be combining jobs and cross-training journalists working in the field so that they could do everything. Highly skilled videographers would start writing for online and broadcast while on-air reporters would learn the technical ins and outs of shooting and editing, with online content a priority. Other stations have tried to make the move to what's known as MSJ or MMJ (multi-skilled or multi-media journalism) before with mixed results. How would a busy newsroom in a major Canadian city fare? Months into the training and transition, BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos and news director Les Staff discuss why the station is making the move and how the "video vocabulary" played into the decision, while long-time reporter St. John Alexander and veteran cameraman, Murray Titus, sit down for a round table discussion about how their jobs have changed and what they've lost and gained as a result.

It's an uncomfortable fact for the technical crew of TV newsrooms that a flawless broadcast will go unnoticed by viewers at home, but a technical snafu will probably make the blooper reel and go viral online. That's why the technical wizards behind each broadcast work so hard to make everything look flawless -- including sometimes keeping the on air journalists in the dark about chaos unfolding in the control room. BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos sits down with Supervising Director, Alex Huang, for an unvarnished look at the modern-day control room -- one dominated by automation where even the smallest error can result in the kind of cringe-worthy on-air mishaps that prompt colouful language behind the scenes.

When two float planes collided mid-air, plummeting into a remove inlet and killing a number of cruise ship passengers on board, CTV Vancouver sent a crew north to Alaska to learn more about the crash. Not only had their ship left from the port of Vancouver days earlier, but a metro Vancouver husband and wife died aboard one of the sea-planes. BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos and reporter Allison Hurst discuss the logistics of getting to Ketchikan and the George Inlet where the planes went down, as well as the delicate task of reporting in a community awash in grief. 

Hollywood movies and TV shows like to feature the journalist who will all but draw blood in his or her thirst to be the first, the best, the one with the exclusive interview. That’s the kind of hyperbole and stereotyping that make real reporters cringe, while reluctantly acknowledging there is a kernel of truth to the trope. Though there’s a certain code and “gentleman’s agreement” that guide us, that’s sometimes thrown by the wayside when the elbows come up. BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos and reporters Breanna Karstens-Smith and Maria Weisgarber provide several unvarnished examples of the battle to land big interviews while being ethical, and why is reality is generally the opposite of the iconic fight scene from Anchorman.

When a Vancouver suburb was grappling with an increasingly complex homelessness crisis centred around a growing tent city, residents and journalists alike turned to the city’s mayor for answers about what was being done. But Mike Morden avoided interview requests, leaving reporters little option but to approach him at public event. Eventually the mayor decided to hire a public relations company for a controlled interview — a strategy that backfired in spectacular fashion as the mayor described the city’s homeless population as “raping and pillaging” his community. In this detailed podcast, BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos and reporters Maria Weisgarber, Sheila Scott and Ben Miljure weigh the mayor’s preference for press release statements with the accountability and live answers expected from our public officials.

Personal health and medical treatment are among the most intimate and sensitive issues, so discussing them in public -- on a TV broadcast, no less -- usually only happens when someone is having a serious issue with the medical system, a practitioner or treatment. Choosing which stories to cover and how is incredibly difficult because they often turn into a "he said, she said" see-saw between the patient and/or their family and the other side, whether it be the entire healthcare system or a particular person or company. In this far-reaching podcast, BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos and CTV Vancouver Managing Editor Ethan Faber discuss the intricacies around health and medical reporting, with a focus on two recent stories exposing issues in the current system of home-based support for people with severe epilepsy and debilitating illnesses like ALS while living in remote communities.

Underwater inspectors probed a waylaid BC Ferries vessel as two Coast Guard crews and a pair of heavy-duty tugboats waited for word it'd be safe to try and manoeuvre up and off a section of a ferry terminal -- as more than 200 passengers waited hours on board the Queen of Surrey, running out of food and patience. BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos was the reporter dispatched to the scene with veteran videographer Pete Cline, and their first challenge was how to get to a serious maritime mishap with the ferry terminal closed and the extent of the damage uncertain. This is a tale of helicopters, frustrated passengers and weary travellers -- plus the drunk guy who got himself on TV despite Pete's best efforts.

It's now been decades since women began regularly reporting on the full range of news topics rather than just "fluff" pieces, but there are still certain expectations and double standards for female reporters. Criticisms range from being too aggressive to not aggressive enough, with plenty of sexist comments around makeup and clothing thrown in. While a lot of progress has been made, sexism remains an ongoing issue for women, particularly in the field. BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos discusses the change in the reporting landscape with veteran journalist and CTV News at Six co-host, Mi-Jung Lee, in this thought-provoking episode -- with examples that'll have listeners cringing.

In February, several Vancouver schoolchildren tested positive for measles, the first of several people who'd traveled overseas and become infected with the virus. Health officials termed it an outbreak and warned the public about possible exposure sites, which triggered a wave of public anger against families who refuse to get their children vaccinated. Anti-vaxxers became more vocal, making the issue a contentious one in the region. BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos discusses the developments with reporter Shannon Paterson, delving into the real people affected by a disease that had been all but eradicated in Canada until vaccine hesitancy began to rise.

As the winter winds to a close, the snow-pack becomes increasingly unstable and the risk of avalanches skyrockets. On February 18th, a snow slide rushed down one of the North Shore mountains, sending rescuers into treacherous terrain to find the two men who'd been hiking nearby. Reporters would spend nearly three days documenting the rescue efforts, which were equal parts success and tragedy. BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos discusses the unfolding events with reporter Ben Miljure, who saw a family's grief first-hand as rescuers did their best in unforgiving terrain against brutal winter weather conditions.

CTV Vancouver viewers saw reporters braving snow, ice and blowing wind this week to track a series of fierce winter storms that battered Metro Vancouver, grinding traffic to a halt and shutting down schools and businesses throughout the region. BTS with CTV Vancouver host Penny Daflos was one of those reporters and recorded this podcast in the field with videographers Peter Bremner and Adnan Hussein as they thawed out from live reports in the worst conditions. CTV weather specialist Ann Luu makes  special guest appearance to explain why this weather has been particularly hard to forecast.

After nearly two months of secrecy, the Speaker of the House released a 76-page bombshell report outlining alleged questionable spending by two of BC’s top legislative officials: luxury hotel stays, pricey suits and a truckload of missing alcohol included. Speaker Darryl Plecas and his special advisor suggest that’s the tip of the iceberg, with more to come as the RCMP continues its investigation. But will any charges result from what’s being called a “culture of entitlement” in the upper echelons of the public service? BTS with CTV Vancouver host  Penny Daflos chats with investigative reporter Jon Woodward about how he tracked down Plecas for a surprisingly candid interview about the investigation, learning the Speaker paid a personal price for he scrutiny that came with his allegations against two of the highest-paid officials in the province.   

When Karen Wang came under the spotlight for racially-tinged comments on a Chinese-language social messaging app, she stepped down from the Liberal Party of Canada within hours. But after she'd slept on the decision, she decided she wanted back in the race with an explanation as to why bringing up her opponent's ethnicity was a non-issue. Wang's latest press conference ended with her mother sobbing in front of journalists as the Wang family was removed from city of Burnaby property. BTS with CTV Vancouver host  Penny Daflos chats with reporter Shannon Paterson about the political intrigue many believe was at play, the monumental gaffe that started the whole thing, and the human drama that played out in front of TV news cameras for the entire country to see in a rare, high-stakes by-election drawing national attention. Watch Shannon's latest story here.

It sure wasn't pretty to look at, but it garnered a lot of attention: a short video of what appeared to be the limp body of a cooked rat, spooned out of a bowl of chowder as someone recorded the exact moment of discovery. Some viewers immediately denounced it as a phony, while others spread the Instagram video far and wide as online commenters buried the eatery in negative reviews. Was it real, disgusting encounter captured on video -- or a ploy for social media attention and online infamy? BTS with CTV Vancouver host  Penny Daflos chats with reporter St. John Alexander about the viral video and the lengths journalists go to in order to figure out where the truth lies.

While many families are taking a little time away from work and school to dive into the holiday season, CTV Vancouver's team is still busy gathering local news stories to bring the 6:00 newscast to air every day. At this time of year, many of the stories our viewers watch follow themes of giving or loss, but there are always tales that stand out for the crews bringing them to the air. BTS with CTV Vancouver host  Penny Daflos chats with reporters and producers about devastating Christmas tree fires, families rallying to help others after a tragic loss, "news bingo" and the uplifting actions of strangers that help undo the actions of perennial Grinches preying on the unsuspecting.

When Meng Wanzhou was taken into police custody at Vancouver International Airport, no one watching would have realized the move would lead to an international incident, with media from across the globe flocking to BC Supreme Court to see whether she would get bail. As one of the top executives of China's most high-profile technology company, Huawei, Wanzhou's supporters likened the move to the arrest of a Western tech titan like Bill Gates. BTS with CTV Vancouver host  Penny Daflos chats with reporter Shannon Paterson about the wall of international journalists standing shoulder-to-shoulder with local reporters who found themselves covering one of the most unusual bail hearings Vancouver has ever seen, involving serious allegations of broken US sanctions that could see Meng face 30 years in prison, if convicted.

It sounds like the premise of a bizarre screenplay: a voracious otter attracts international attention for terrorizing a Vancouver garden, snacking on pricey koi fish and eluding Park Board traps while swiping the bait. But for nearly two weeks, the river otter did just that, with daily developments keeping the story alive and a public appetite for updates making the story a hot topic for online followers.  BTS with CTV Vancouver host  Penny Daflos chats with reporter Sheila Scott about a story that some saw as a hilarious road runner versus Wile E Coyote comedy, but was a deeply personal loss for employees while also described as an allegory for Vancouver's changing Chinatown.

When the two senior administrators of the British Columbia Legislature were suspended and removed from the compound by police amidst allegations of criminal wrongdoing, it was a political bombshell the likes of which have been rarely seen in the province. The ensuing secrecy and unexpected characters that took centre stage in the drama were right out of a political drama meant for the big screen. BTS with CTV Vancouver host  Penny Daflos found herself in the middle of the mayhem as the reporter sent to the capital on an hour's notice to cover the events as they unfolded -- while pushing for answers. She discusses the frantic scramble to match the competition, while scooping other reporters, with long-time legislature cameraman Chris Brinton.

For a journalist, there are few things more stimulating than being in the field on an election night. Witnessing and reporting on the human drama while immersed in delighted cheers and disappointed groans is a milestone experience -- and a powerful way to convey to viewers the stakes for the real people involved in what can seem a cold and mechanical political process for public offices of which they have little appreciation. In Part 2 of our Election Special, host Penny Daflos chats with fellow reporters Shannon Paterson and St. John Alexander about their shared experience in the middle of the mayhem, while Managing Editor Ethan Faber and News Director Les Staff reveal why reporters in the field are so important and how broadcasts like this are a public service, rather than a ratings quest. This is the insider account of how CTV Vancouver provided the most emotional, evocative and entertaining coverage of an election full of surprises, triumphs and heartbreaks.

Elections are often called "news olympics" by journalists and the province-wide municipal elections on October 20th was no exception for the dedicated team at CTV Vancouver. In Part 1 of our Election Special, host Penny Daflos discusses the challenges of anchoring a fast-moving and scriptless multi-hour broadcast with co-hosts Mi-Jung Lee and Scott Roberts, while Show Producer Philip Sedlacek outlines the many moving parts the producer team had to stick-handle, as Results Host Bhinder Sajan and Results Producer (and math whiz) Jon Woodward explain exactly how we got the results on the air so quickly -- while Managing Editor Ethan Faber describes the complex and incredibly stressful process of deciding when to make the big call on who won the biggest races. This is the insider account of how CTV was first, fastest and most compelling in coverage of a major change election -- including how the apple slices got on the desk.

Working the phones, elbows out at pressers, not backing down in the face of a minister dodging questions: just a typical day in the life of CTV Vancouver's legislative bureau chief, Bhinder Sajan, who holds down the fort in Victoria. She's tough but fair and has to be extremely organized to know the difference between a new government announcement and a re-announcement geared at getting positive news coverage -- and challenge politicians on that spin-doctoring. BTS with CTV Vancouver host  Penny Daflos sits down with Bhinder for an honest and unvarnished discussion about what it's really like roaming the halls of the legislature in our provincial capital, microphone in hand.

The legalization of marijuana in Canada has taken years of discussion and planning by policymakers and politicians -- with journalists documenting each step of the process and giving voice to the concerns of citizens and businesspeople impacted by those decisions. As cannabis legalization approached reality, our editorial coverage became more focussed and detailed, guided by CTV Vancouver's assignment editor, Scott Bills, the editorial conductor of the newscast orchestra, working closely with reporters and producers to determine exactly what we cover and how we cover. BTS with CTV Vancouver host  Penny Daflos discusses the challenges, accomplishments and future of cannabis coverage in this pot-cast episode of the pod.

Usually interviews are scheduled with a consenting subject, but sometimes people avoiding media attention find themselves face-to-face with a camera anyhow. It's a delicate balance between reporter and videographer as they work to hold accountable those who may not want tough questions posed to them; sometimes it's politicians avoiding scrutiny, other times private citizens or those in a position of trust accused of wrongdoing. BTS with CTV Vancouver host  Penny Daflos sits down with three experience videographers to discuss perp walks, chases and stakeouts that lead to compelling moments in our news coverage.

When the sex workers aren't real people, what are the issues around a sex doll "mansion" opening in the city of Vancouver? While the idea of silicone sex dolls for rent at a specialty brothel prompted much joking and snickering, the implications of such a business opening actually prompt a lot of serious journalistic scrutiny: What are the potential health risks? What privacy rights to potential clients have when a business operates under the radar in a legal grey area? Does violence against the dolls inhibit or promote violence against real-life sexual partners?  With a promise of "If you’re looking for pure indulgence, absolute freedom, and a way to make all your fantasies reality, then BellaDolls is the only place to be" on the company's website, the last question was of particular concern for groups that advocate for victims of domestic violence.  BTS with CTV Vancouver host  Penny Daflos discusses the many aspects of this topic, including broader changes in society as we increasingly turn to automation with colleague,  Jon Woodward in this provocative episode. Watch the broadcast story and see why we had to blur images of the very lifelike dolls here.

Some days are hard, pulling teeth to get information and interviews on stories that be easy. Other times the opposite is true and we fall into great, memorable interviews, stories and visuals without really trying. In newsroom parlance, we call that being smiled on by the News Gods. host Penny Daflos discusses a graphic police takedown and other examples of luck in the field with fellow reporter, Maria Weisgarber and videographer Gary Barndt . Watch the broadcast story with exclusive video here.shouldBTS with CTV Vancouver

When a body was found in a popular park in a Metro Vancouver community, journalists knew the five Ws would take time -- who, what, when, where, why. What they hadn't anticipated was that the victim would be a young teen, seemingly targeted at random by a mystery killer who didn't leave a trace. 14 long months after Marrisa Shen was found dead, a wave of outrage followed with the announcement her alleged killer was a Syrian man who'd claimed refugee status -- accused of killing the 13 year-old just four months after arriving in Burnaby. host Penny Daflos discusses the long road from the moment the yellow tape went up to the first court appearance of Shen's alleged killer with fellow reporter, David Molko .BTS with CTV Vancouver

There isn't a single person in our community who isn't impacted by technology on one level or another, but how do you choose which tech and trends to report on with such a large and diverse audience? How do you make a story relatable to middle-aged or older viewers who typically make up a TV news audience, while making the story engaging and interesting to the younger demographics we're trying to attract? These are all issues under consideration by the editorial team and reporters at CTV Vancouver who bring you tech-related stories ranging from local sextortion crimes to lucrative esports careers. host Penny Daflos discusses the many facets of these topics with Managing Editor Ethan Faber in a far-reaching podcast that gets to the heart of what's newsworthy and why.BTS with CTV Vancouver

Social media has become such a huge part of our lives, it's easy to forget how much work goes into the content you see from the journalists toiling in newsrooms across Canada. But every post is carefully phrased and summarized both to educate and engage. Journalists also make good use of social media platforms to learn about what's happening in their communities and engage with readers/viewers/listeners in a way that wasn't possible even a decade ago. host Penny Daflos discusses the work that goes into engaging with platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with Social Media Associate Producer, Nick Wells, and assignment desk editor, Sean Michaels.BTS with CTV Vancouver

Every time you see a breaking news item on , there's been a lot of careful writing, fact-checking and coordination to get it on the broadcast. It takes a lot of people to make that happen, but two team members are key: the Breaking News Producer and Show Producer, who are in constant communication about how and when to air fresh, breaking information. host Penny Daflos discusses the challenges and excitement of the job with Carly Yoshida-Butryn and Murray Castonguay, including some of the secrets to their lightning-quick turnarounds.CTV News at Six BTS with CTV Vancouver

Most days, journalists and police know where the boundaries are and respect each others' work and their space to do it. But the dismantling of a longtime protest site that had grown to a dangerous extent prompted a clash that culminated in RCMP threatening reporters and camera operators with arrest if they didn't comply with their demands to leave. host Penny Daflos and reporter Nafeesa Karim discuss the battling interpretations of a judicial order clearing the camp, while videographer Herb Ramos weighs in with the challenges faced by the man holding the ENG camera and documenting the interactions with Mounties.BTS with CTV Vancouver

Some of the most memorable TV news stories revolve around the smallest subject: little kids and animals. But documenting those characters can prove a real challenge for videographers, who have to chase, convince or wait-out the most entertaining and heartwarming but also unpredictable subjects. host Penny Daflos discusses the techniques, secrets and most memorable shoots with three of the station's top photojournalists.BTS with CTV Vancouver

Some things you can't unsee. Most of us are lucky in that we'll likely only ever have a handful of graphic, gory or unpleasant things pass in front of our eyes, but for news shooters it's a regular occurrence. The bloody fallout of gang turf wars, the catastrophic results of car accidents and the cruel luck that can come with back country mishaps are all newsworthy events that are carefully edited when broadcast on television, but are documented in their grim totality by the men and women who shoot ENG for a living. host Penny Daflos discusses the careful and thoughtful ways the station's videographers shoot around the worst of the worst and learns the coping mechanisms these seasoned photogs use to cope with what they see.BTS with CTV Vancouver

Canadian courtrooms and inquests are almost always closed to cameras, meaning the process is often opaque and difficult for the public to understand and connect with. CTV News is always trying to access video and photo evidence available in open court to better explain to our viewers and readers what happened, who was responsible and why changes may be necessary. host Penny Daflos gets the details on a recent battle for a disturbing video from a Coroner's Inquest from journalist Maria Weisgarber while Managing Editor Ethan Faber describes what's at stake, and how video evidence has had powerful implications for laws, public policy and even nation-wide policing.BTS with CTV Vancouver

It isn't all sunshine and roses for our field crews -- sometimes it's sewage and corpse flowers! host Penny Daflos talks about the most putrid, repellent and malodorous assignments of their careers with the station's reporters and videographers. Here are the inside stories of the work that had them turning green (and even passing out!) from the stench. With guests Allison Hurst , Nafeesa Karim , Julie Nolin , Ben Miljure , Jon Woodward and Peter Bremner .BTS with CTV Vancouver

Structure fires are a sadly common on local newscasts, but they require a sensitivity and tact on the part of the reporters covering them, no matter how often they occur. host Penny Daflos discusses two recent fires that left families homeless and a small business-people without their livelihoods with her colleagues Jon Woodward and Sarah MacDonald . They spotlight the highly personal aspects of these stories and the poignant response from community members rallying around those who've lost everything.BTS with CTV Vancouver

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CTV host Ann Luu’s popular “In Your Shoes” series has seen her set on fire by one of the world’s best stuntmen, battling motion sickness on the water with some of the most dedicated volunteers in the country, and taking a crash course in policing that had her heart racing. host Penny Daflos also got the answer to how Ann manages to memorize the mountain of information she reports daily in her full-time job as CTV Vancouver’s weather anchor.BTS with CTV Vancouver

In this special edition of podcast, host and reporter Penny Daflos asks newsroom colleagues about their most memorable adrenaline rushes in the field. Producers, reporters, and videographers share experiences ranging from high-flying adventures in a fighter jet to chasing an accused pimp to capturing unforgettable video of notorious and violent riots.BTS with CTV Vancouver

Videographers are competitive and creative, and none more so than ’s Gary Barndt. One of the station’s most decorated and respected shooters, Barndt explains how he used five different cameras on a story this week about Canada’s first electric plane with host and reporter Penny Daflos . The duo dishes on what it’s really like to work in the field and how Barndt makes each frame of his stories memorable – allowing the viewer feel like they were there.CTV Vancouver

When BC communities started being threatened by rising floodwaters, dispatched news crews to bring the reality of the impacted families to viewers across the province and country. These are the behind-the-scenes, unfiltered stories from the men and woman working long days and driving thousands of kilometres to broadcast those stories on TV and online. Learn more about our award-winning coverage here.CTV Vancouver

An unusual missing persons bulletin from Vancouver Police caught the attention of every journalist in the city: a mother of two young children had vanished under suspicious circumstances and they did not expect to find her alive. reporter and BTS host Penny Daflos discusses the challenges of covering such a sensitive story with few details alongside her colleagues, Maria Weisgarber and Shannon Paterson . They delve into the kind of difficult, emotionally-charged interviews that can move viewers to action -- and the stories painstakingly brought together over weeks in the hopes of keeping details fresh in the minds of the audience and potential tipsters.CTV Vancouver

The crown jewel in 's news arsenal is undoubtedly Chopper 9, the live news helicopter zipping around the region wherever the biggest stories are. But aerial news is a very specialized form of reporting, involving survival training, technical know-how and plenty of teamwork. Join host and former C9 reporter Penny Daflos as she chats breaking news, soaring over BC's breathtaking back country and escaped emus with videographer Murray Titus and pilot Jim Stibbard . Read about Penny's heart-pounding training to become a Chopper 9 reporter here and check out some of her photos from the air here.CTV Vancouver

Recorded August 17, 2017. Shane talks about his recent trip to Vancouver to see Metallica and then goes off on a CTV Vancouver reporter for his review of the concert. The boys give their 2 cents on the Colin Kaepernick controversy, hook you up with their viewing suggestions during Binge This and finish with what is pissing them off this week.