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$700M to $4B: Metro Vancouver's Wastewater Plant Sparks Fight Over Who Pays (0:47) Eric Woodward, Township of Langley Mayor Youth Sports Boom, Kids Burn Out: Why Young Athletes Are Walking Away (12:33) Scott Rintoul, Vancouver-based sports broadcaster, and host of the Better Sports Parents podcast Budget hangover, and the latest on the B.C Conservative leadership race (26:45) Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Ken Sim Under Fire: False Allegation Raises New Questions About Judgment (41:30) Stewart Prest, Political Science lecturer at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week: North Shore mayors want a public inquiry and a review of Metro Vancouver's board after the North Shore Wastewater treatment plant boondoggle. (1:15) Not so fast, says Langley Mayor Eric Woodward. It's time north leadership looked in the mirror. (12:19) A false allegation. A rushed apology. And growing questions about judgment at Vancouver City Hall. Can Mayor Ken Sim recover — or has this controversy changed the political landscape ahead of the next election? (24:12) James Horncastle joins us to break down how the war in Iran is evolving — and what Canada's role could be if tensions continue to escalate.(35:59) Keith Baldrey drops by to talk B.C. politics (53:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
B.C. Conservatives Choose a Leader: Can the Party Move to the Centre Without Splitting? Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week: Keith Baldrey drops by as we break down the B.C. Conservative leadership race — can the party move to the centre without splitting? And after nine years of NDP rule, has B.C.'s business community found its mojo and begun aggressively challenging the government's fiscal management? (1:29) Carney's in India chasing trade as Canada looks to diversify beyond the U.S. But back home, Sikh activists warn the threat hasn't faded after the Nijjar killing. How much time should Ottawa spend on diaspora politics — and where's the line between sovereignty and strategy? Global News Chief Political Correspondent, David Akin (17:00), and Fomer Liberal cabinet minister Ujjal Dosanjh join us. (33:13) Washington says any new deal with Canada must include higher tariffs. As CUSMA faces review, is this leverage — or a permanent shift toward protectionism? And how should Canada respond? Former Canadian Trade representative Julian Karaguesian drops by. (49:19) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drug Allegations rock Vancouver City Hall: What It Means for Accountability and Trust (0:41) Sean Orr, COPE Vancouver City councillor B.C. Conservatives Choose a Leader: Can the Party Move to the Centre Without Splitting? (17:27) Plus, after Nine Years of NDP Rule, Is B.C.'s Business Community Drawing a Fiscal Line in the Sand? (26:09) Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Surrey's $200M Arena Bet: Bold Vision or Risky Timing? (32:51) Linda Annis, Surrey First city councillor and mayoral candidate Mobility Scooters on Sidewalks: Safety Fix or Shifted Burden? (40:38) Paul Albrecht, Langley City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week: The Supreme Court blocks Trump's emergency tariffs — hours later, he unveils a new 10 percent global levy. What does it mean for Canada and B.C. exporters? Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini joins us. (1:24) Keith Baldrey drops by to ask: did anyone in the NDP view this budget through a political lens — or just an accounting one? (11:54) Deficits once signalled crisis. Now they're routine. Former B.C. Liberal finance minister Gary Collins explains what it took to balance the books — and whether that kind of discipline is possible today. (20:03) Former Conservative MP crosses the floor to join Mark Carney's Liberals, citing national unity.What does Matt Jeneroux's move signal about fractures on the right and momentum for the government? Global News Ottawa correspondent Mackenzie Gray joins us. (35:54) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Supreme Court Kills Trump's Emergency Tariffs: What It Means for Canada and B.C. (0:39) Plus, how Canada will be impacted by the Supreme Court's decision on tariffs? (10:55) Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Massey Tunnel's $4.1B Price Tag Now Comes With an Asterisk: Why Won't Government Say the Real Cost? (14:33) George Harvie, Mayor of Delta Trump runs into tariff roadblock, while Eby's deficit slides downhill (22:31) Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street: Inside the Quiet Separation Shaping Immigrant Families (37:29) Wiley Wei-Chun Ho, author of The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey unveils her 2026 budget, we break it down with Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey. We also get the reaction of B.C. General Employees Union President, Paul Finch. Also, will Vancouver's left-leaning politicians band together to defeat Ken Sim in the next mayoral election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should B.C. bring back Riverview // First Nation chiefs object to DRIPA amendments Guest host Robin Gill talks to Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Air Canada halts service to Cuba due to jet fuel shortage (0:00) Guest host Robin Gill talks to John Gradek, Faculty lecturer and academic coordinator for Supply Networks and Aviation Management at McGill University, and former Director at Air Canada Cuban jet fuel shortage: How is the U.S. at play? (4:53) Guest host Robin Gill talks to Tamanisha John, Assistant Professor at York University's Department of Politics B.C. sees fallout with Greens, amidst an “unsustainable” deficit (12:37) Guest host Robin Gill talks to Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Is it time to regulate LED headlights? (26:24) Guest host Robin Gill talks to Daniel Stern, Chief Editor of Driving Vision News, and a vehicle lighting and regulation expert based in Vancouver The state of Metro Vancouver's housing market (37:18) Guest host Robin Gill talks to Wendy Waters, real estate expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week: Premier David Eby joins us to talk about Surrey's growing extortion problem, how far he's willing to go to keep the Vancouver Whitecaps in the city long-term, and whether the DRIPA amendment could turn into a confidence issue (1:10) Keith Baldrey walks us through what to expect from the upcoming Throne Speech and the tone of the spring legislative session (17:05) Zack Spencer explains Ottawa's shift on electric vehicle mandates and what the arrival of Chinese-made EVs means for Canadian consumers and industry (32:34) Former Vancouver Canucks and Vancouver Grizzlies owner Arthur Griffiths shares a candid look at the realities of owning a modern professional sports franchise in Vancouver (46:09) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week: Global National Ottawa correspondent Mackenzie Gray, breaks down Prime Minister. Mark Carney's pivotal week — from his Davos speech to his address to the nation. (1:07) Keith Baldrey joins us to assess whether early federal or provincial elections are back on the table. (15:29) Richard Zussman and Margareta Dovgal dig into Canada's high-stakes pivot toward China. (28:59) And former B.C. attorney general Geoff Plant explains why, on Indigenous land rights, judges — not politicians — ultimately have the final say. (45:26) Pull up a chair. Fire up the expense account, it time for the Political Happy Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our own Keith Baldrey receives the "lifetime achievement award" at the Jack Webster's! Today is budget day. What will happen?! The Vancouver Police Board is asking for an extra $50 million to bring its budget up to $497 million. How will Ken Sim keep taxes at 0%? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Premier Eby urges Ottawa to “look west” for major projects to invest in. The Week That Was in Politics with Keith Baldrey! The Wrap - Are we seeing the death of late night TV? Should every Metro Vancouver home have water meters installed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How serious is the measles outbreak in BC? (Featuring Dr. Bonnie Henry!) The week that was in politics with Keith Baldrey! Are Tesla recalls sweeping Cybertrucks off the market? PLUS, what does the future of public transportation look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Premier David Eby spoke earlier today to outline some of the plans his government has to counter U.S. tariffs. The one and only Keith Baldrey joins us to break down some of the highlights from today's BC budget announcement. Speaking of the budget, how is it being tabled amid all this tariff uncertainty?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Premier David Eby is currently in Washington in light of Trump's recently implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum. Eby's also making headlines for his speech at the Invictus Games opening ceremony. Keith Baldrey has been elected(unopposed) to succeed Richard Zussman as the president of the press gallery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Baldrey joins us to discuss the whirlwind of events happening in the political realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC's legislature bureau chief & one of BC's best known political commentators Guest: Lauren McNabb, program manager of 680 CJOB and former Global National correspondent
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Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief previews the fall legislative session Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses B.C's Clean Energy Announcement & The redacted BC gas report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses BC Ferries, Telus layoffs and Statistic Canada's Labour Force Survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative reporter discusses the latest with the port workers strike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses the latest on the BC Port & Surrey Police transition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief recaps Surrey council's vote to keep the RCMP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses B.C's Population growth in the next decade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief, Keith Baldrey analyzes the province's decision to announce an expansion for Surrey Memorial Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses the forensic investigation of BC Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses BC Hydro's time-of-use rates proposal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief provides a preview of tomorrow's Surrey Police decision. Will it be Surrey RCMP or Surrey Police Service? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses the political implications of Minister Farnworth's Surrey police announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief analyzes the 2023 BC Budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
B.C. budget overview and deficit spending Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade reacts to the provincial government's budget announcement B.C makes contraception available for free Sara Eftekhar, Access BC campaign member and nurse practitioner reacts to the province's announcement of free contraception available starting April 1st. Analyzing the 2023 B.C. Budget with Keith Baldrey Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief analyzes the 2023 BC Budget. Why are property taxes so high across Metro Vancouver? Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam discusses the reasoning for high property taxes across Metro Vancouver. Reacting to the B.C budget announcement Peter Milobar, BC Liberal Finance Critic and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA examines the 2023 BC Budget. Suitcase murderer Leo Li resurfacing in New Zealand John Daly, Former Global News Investigative Journalist discusses the decades old Suitcase murderer case. Business Council of BC reacts to 2023 Budget Ken Peacock, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at Business Council of BC reacts to the 2023 BC Budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief examines Premier David Eby's new cabinet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Premier David Eby scraps new model of autism support in favour of maintaining individualized funding Kaye Banez, President of Autism BC reacts to Premier David Eby's decision on autism funding. BC announces a $5 billion surplus With more on B.C's $5 billion surplus is Keith Baldrey. Global News Legislative Bureau Chief. Why is a BC man facing a lifetime ban from the US for crossing the border with an empty bottle of CBD oil? Len Saunders, Immigration Lawyer at Blaine Immigration describes why some Canadians are unknowingly at risk to face lifetime bans from the United States Is the World Cup supporting the growth of single-game betting? Matt Lee, Senior Communications Specialist for BCLC provides us with an update on just how man British Columbians are participating in single-game betting during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar What can we expect from Vancouver's relaunched counterculture newspaper? What does the future hold for The Georgia Straight? We talk to Farhan Mohammed, CEO of OverStory Media - the new owners of the longtime newspaper. The Wrap: If you got a free ticket to the World Cup, would you go to Qatar despite its human rights allegations? Do you care about Black Friday? On The Wrap this week: Leah Holiove - TV Reporter and Radio Host Sarah Daniels - South Surrey Real Estate Agent, Author, and Broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With more on B.C's $5 billion surplus is Keith Baldrey. Global News Legislative Bureau Chief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses whether Anjali Appadurai has the support of the BC NDP.
The search for BC's next top municipal leaders comes close Richard Zussman, Global BC Reporter discusses some of the favourites to become mayor in Vancouver & Surrey as the 2022 municipal elections near. What's going on with the BC NDP? Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief sheds light on the BC NDP leadership race between David Eby and Anjali Appadurai The Sunshine Coast Drought Nick Simons, MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast and Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction discusses the drought that is currently plaguing the Sunshine Coast. Kanye West has gone wild again Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt discusses how and why rapper Kanye West rapper got banned from social media. The Toronto Blue Jays blew it CKNW Contributor and local Seattle Mariners fan Jawn Jang & CKNW Producer and local Toronto Blue Jays fan, Ryan Lehal discuss how their feeling after the Mariners knocked the Blue Jays out of the 2022 MLB Playoffs. The Mariners defeated the Jays two games to none in the American League Wild Card Series. Local Leaders for Mental Health It's World Mental Health Day and Mayor of Coquitlam Richard Stewart describes the importance of looking after your mind. The campaign to limit NDAs in sexual harassment cases Jennifer Khor, Supervising Lawyer for SHARP Workplaces discusses the limiting of non-disclosure agreements when it comes to sexual harassment cases.
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief sheds light on the BC NDP leadership race between David Eby and Anjali Appadurai
Political commentators Keith Baldrey and Vaughn Palmer discuss the NDP leadership race, David Eby's housing policy announcement and the BC Liberal proposed name change to BC United.
David Eby's Housing Plan announcement Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant, goes through whether or not BC NDP leadership candidate David Eby's housing plan is feasible Civic Election Panel - New Housing Proposal by David Eby & SkyTrain to UBC? On The Jas Johal Show Civic Election Panel this week: Andrea Reimer, Founder and Principal of Tawaw Strategies Mary Polak, Strategic Advisor for Maple Leaf Strategies and former MLA for Langley Khelsilem, Squamish Nation Council Chair NDP leadership race, Eby housing, and BC Liberal name change Political commentators Keith Baldrey and Vaughn Palmer discuss the NDP leadership race, David Eby's housing policy announcement and the BC Liberal proposed name change to BC United.
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses BC Premier John Horgan's comments at his final UBCM Convention, plus the Premier's thoughts on BC NDP leadership candidate, Anjali Appadurai's election investigation.
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses all things local politics. How will Anjali Appadurai's investigation into an Elections Act breach play out? Who will be the next leader of the federal Conservative Party?
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses the latest vaccine rollout announcement from Health Minister Adrian Dix and BC's top doctor, Dr. Bonnie Henry, for those who have already had at least one dose.
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses the changes in safety precautions political officials have taken over the years.
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief & Vaughn Palmer, Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist discuss the possibility of the provincial government taking charge of BC Ferries.
Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist and Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discuss who the frontrunning candidates may be to lead the BC NDP after Premier John Horgan steps down.