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Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Meagan Murdoch of Hill & Knowlton Strategies, Stuart Person of MNP, and RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay’s appearance at the House of Commons’ ag... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Meagan Murdoch of Hill & Knowlton Strategies, Stuart Person of MNP, and RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay’s appearance at the House of Commons’ ag... Read More

GUEST: Andrew Perez is a senior consultant at Hill & Knowlton Strategies, and volunteer for the Ontario Liberal Party.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Boy it's an action news day, a drone strike in Moscow with everyone pointing fingers, and meanwhile Ukraine keeps making gains in their counter offensive against Russia. GUEST: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. - Let's talk Ontario Politics. The Liberal Party is looking for a new leader, and there's critism on the Conservative front towards Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie. GUEST: Andrew Perez is a senior consultant at Hill & Knowlton Strategies, and volunteer for the Ontario Liberal Party. - The topic of “toxic partisanship” within Canadian politics. According to The Hill Times, Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, said that a certain level of toxicity on both the right and left has always been present in Canadian politics, but it has become more visible because of social media and the 24-hour news cycle.. GUEST: Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Polling - What is the “15-minute city”? And is it key to solving Canada's housing crisis? GUEST: Christopher Alexander, President of RE/MAX Canada

GUEST: Andrew Perez is a senior consultant at Hill & Knowlton Strategies, and volunteered for the Ontario Liberal Party during the 2022 election

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: There is certainly a need for seriousness at this moment. Because whatever China tried to do, it has succeeded in triggering a political and media feeding frenzy that threatens to do some real damage to Canadian democracy, regardless of what the truth might be. How do we get through this unscathed? GUEST: Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute - What do the latest rulings in Ontario and B.C. mean for homeless encampments? GUEST: Justin Chandler, Journalist with TVO - After two devastating election outcomes, the Ontario Liberal Party is once again in the throes of a rebuilding process. The stakes are much higher today than five years ago when the party was reduced to a shell of its former self following 15 years of governing Canada's largest province under two premiers. The daunting reality is that for the first time since the 1940s — when Liberals finished third in two Ontario elections — the party faces an existential threat. But before the party becomes engrossed in a potentially divisive leadership contest, it must turn inwards to assess its innermost mechanics. GUEST: Andrew Perez is a senior consultant at Hill & Knowlton Strategies, and volunteered for the Ontario Liberal Party during the 2022 election

GUEST: Andrew Perez is a senior consultant at Hill & Knowlton Strategies, and volunteered with the Ontario Liberal Party during the 2022 Ontario election

Peter Donolo, fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI), current Vice Chair of Hill and Knowlton Strategies, and longtime Director of Communications to Prime Minister Jean Chretien

Ukraine at war : perspectives and stakes  Segment 1 : thé war in Ukraine from a European perspective  Segment 2 : the war in Ukraine from a U.S. perspective  segment 3 : the security stakes : energy, agriculture, défense, governance , EU, NATO  Bio of Ambassador Shamshur Oleg Shamshur, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine  Ambassador Shamshur graduated from T. Shevchenko Kyiv University, Department of International Relations and International Law in 1978. He has a Ph. D. in History and is an author of over 90 scientific publications. In 1978 he started his professional career at the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine where he worked at the Institutes of Social and Economic Problems of Foreign Countries and World Economy and International Relations, including in 1984-1989 as Director of Programs of ISCPFC. In 1992-1993 he was a visiting scholar at University College London. Since 1993 he has worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, being posted at Geneva (counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Ukraine) and Brussels (deputy chief of Mission at the Ukrainian Embassy to the Benelux countries). He served as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (2004-2005), being Ukrainian chief negotiator of the Ukraine-EU Action plan, and Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States (2005-2010) and France (2014-2020). Prior to his appointment as Ukraine's Ambassador to France Oleh Shamshur was serving as a Senior Advisor to PBN Hill and Knowlton Strategies and non-resident Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States and as a Senior Advisor to the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council. Following retirement from Ukrainian Foreign Service he has been working as a political and business consultant, being also non-resident senior fellow of the Atlantic Council of the United States. He also worked (1996-1998) as Deputy Head of the National committee for nationalities and migration of Ukraine and member of the presidential commission for citizenship of Ukraine. Awarded the Order of merit of Ukraine. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Ukraine at war : perspectives and stakes Segment 1 : thé war in Ukraine from a European perspective Segment 2 : the war in Ukraine from a U.S. perspective segment 3 : the security stakes : energy, agriculture, défense, governance , EU, NATO Bio of Ambassador Shamshur Oleg Shamshur, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine Ambassador Shamshur graduated from T. Shevchenko Kyiv University, Department of International Relations and International Law in 1978. He has a Ph. D. in History and is an author of over 90 scientific publications. In 1978 he started his professional career at the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine where he worked at the Institutes of Social and Economic Problems of Foreign Countries and World Economy and International Relations, including in 1984-1989 as Director of Programs of ISCPFC. In 1992-1993 he was a visiting scholar at University College London. Since 1993 he has worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, being posted at Geneva (counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Ukraine) and Brussels (deputy chief of Mission at the Ukrainian Embassy to the Benelux countries). He served as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (2004-2005), being Ukrainian chief negotiator of the Ukraine-EU Action plan, and Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States (2005-2010) and France (2014-2020). Prior to his appointment as Ukraine's Ambassador to France Oleh Shamshur was serving as a Senior Advisor to PBN Hill and Knowlton Strategies and non-resident Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States and as a Senior Advisor to the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council. Following retirement from Ukrainian Foreign Service he has been working as a political and business consultant, being also non-resident senior fellow of the Atlantic Council of the United States. He also worked (1996-1998) as Deputy Head of the National committee for nationalities and migration of Ukraine and member of the presidential commission for citizenship of Ukraine. Awarded the Order of merit of Ukraine. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Canadian men's soccer team to host Curacao at BC Place tonight – Plus, a key update on Canada's 2026 FIFA World Cup bid Irfaan Gaffar, Reporter and Host for The Fourth Period discusses the state of negotiations between Canada's Men's national team & the Canadian Soccer Association in regards to prize money Looking ahead to the BC Liberal convention and will the party seriously consider a name change to appeal to more voters? Kevin Falcon, Leader of the BC Liberal party discusses why the BC Liberals are considering a party name change  The Jas Johal Show Political Forum On The Jas Johal Show Political Forum this week  Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill & Knowlton Strategies, Former Legisative Bureau Chief for CBC & Former Press Secretary for the Premier of BC  Sandy Garossino, Former Crown Prosecutor and columnist with the National Observer.  Topics  Affordable Housing Government spending - Royal BC Museum vs FIFA World Cup  NDP MLA Jinny Sims challenging Doug McCallum in Surrey mayoral race Jinny Sims, NDP MLA running for Mayor of Surrey tells us why she's running for mayor Playland at the PNE is back next weekend with a brand-new thrill ride AND upgraded classics Laura Ballance, Media Relations for the Pacific National Exhibition tells us what new rides we can expect at Playland this year!  Mission BC parents protest broken school promise at NDP MLA's office Jacquelyn Wickham, Concerned Mission parent and member of the District Parent Advisory Committee discusses why Mission needs upgrades to its secondary school and why it shouldn't be ignored  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Jas Johal Show Political Forum this week  Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill & Knowlton Strategies, Former Legisative Bureau Chief for CBC & Former Press Secretary for the Premier of BC  Sandy Garossino, Former Crown Prosecutor and columnist with the National Observer.    Topics  Affordable Housing Government spending - Royal BC Museum vs FIFA World Cup  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada formally bans China's Huawei from 5G networks Canada formally bans China's Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks. Jeremy Nuttall, Investigative Reporter for The Toronto Star dissects the ban.  Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt tells us what this ban means for Canadians  Mayor of Tumbler Ridge calls $1-billion Royal BC Museum project a “kick in the teeth for a lot of people in the North” Keith Bertrand, Mayor of Tumbler Ridge reacts to the $1-billions Royal BC Museum project  The Jas Johal Show Political Forum On The Jas Johal Show Political Forum this week:  Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer  Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.  Legendary comedian Rick Mercer's “Comedy Night in Canada” tour rolls into Vancouver this weekend  Rick Mercer, comedian and television personality discusses his latest cross country tour!  Former BC premier Christy Clark laments Jason Kenney's resignation; says Alberta premier made Canada a “better country” Christy Clark, former premier of BC discusses Jason Kenney's resignation as leader of the UCP in Alberta.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Jas Johal Show Political Forum this week:  Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer  Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BC's cold and wet spring leading to flooding concerns for several communities Henry Braun, Mayor of Abbotsford discusses the challenges the wet Spring weather may bring for the community of Abbotsford.  Spencer Coyne, Mayor of Princeton discusses how the rebuild process is coming along after last years floods. Plus, what the community is expecting throughout the wet Spring weather.  Astronomers share 1st photo of ‘gargantuan black hole' at the centre of our galaxy! Dr. Douglas Scott, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia discusses the first ever photo of a black hole at the centre of our galaxy  The Jas Johal Show Political Forum: Density in Vancouver and the Broadway Corridor Plan & B.C. Nurses make their voice heard at the legislature On the Political Forum this week  Sandy Garossino - Former Crown Prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC & Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.  Premier Horgan says Site C is in “the best interest of British Columbia” after recent visit to controversial project Keith Baldrey, Global BC's Legislative Bureau Chief and Vaughn Palmer, columnist for the Vancouver Sun discuss Premier John Horgan's surprise visit to the Site C Dam Langley City Council issue a motion of censure and sanction against Mayor Val van den Broek Val van den Broek, Mayor of the City of Langley responds as Langley City Council issue a motion of censure and sanction against the Mayor  Happy Birthday Jas Johal! It's Jas' birthday and Jawn Jang & Ryan Lehal thought we should celebrate!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Political Forum this week  Sandy Garossino - Former Crown Prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC & Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum's trial to proceed on October 31 – after the civic election Jack Hundial, City of Surrey councillor reacts to Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum's trial date, which is set for after the 2022 civic election  Vancouver back in the running to host games in 2026 men's FIFA World Cup Perry Solkowski, Kidsport Ambassador and former reporter and host at CTV and Sportsnet discusses Vancouver's chances of hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.  The Jas Johal Show Political Forum On the Political Forum this week:  Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.    Jillian Oliver - Former press secretary for the BC Greens, and Senior Advisor on their 2020 election campaign Vancouver replaces Montreal as proposed Canada 2026 World Cup host city Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter tells us that BC Place is in good shape to host multiple games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Plus, your calls - Do you want to see Vancouver as a host city?  BC health officials urge caution at Easter gatherings amid 6th COVID wave Keith Baldrey, Global BC's Legislative Bureau Chief gives us an update on B.C. COVID numbers ahead of the Easter long weekend  Elon Musk launches hostile takeover of Twitter for $54 a share Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com, weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt, discusses what he makes of Elon Musk's planned takeover of Twitter. 

On the Political Forum this week:  Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.    Jillian Oliver - Former press secretary for the BC Greens, and Senior Advisor on their 2020 election campaign

An e-scooter pilot program is coming to the City of North Vancouver Linda Buchanan, Mayor of the City of North Vancouver discusses trying to change the ways we get around the city  Downtown Vancouver businesses “significantly under-reporting” amount of shoplifting and property crime they're experiencing, report says Melissa de Genova, Vancouver City Councillor discusses the rise in violent crimes throughout the city of Vancouver, along with reacting to Mayor Kennedy Stewart's comments saying he feels safe around the city  The Jas Johal Show Political Panel On the panel this week:  Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C Staff and children who are exposed to someone with COVID and are not showing symptoms, can still go to daycare, province reveals Christina Dicks, Provincial Board Director for Early Childhood Educators of B.C. discusses the challenges B.C.'s daycare workers are facing during the pandemic  Why is the City of Vancouver spending so much taxpayer money on things that are beyond its remit? Jas questions why the City of Vancouver is spending taxpayer money the way they are. What's going on at Vancouver City Hall?  The state of American democracy, one year after Biden came to office We take a look at America one year after President Joe Biden took office in January 2020, with Nathan VanderKlippe, US Correspondent for the Globe and Mail   

On the panel this week:  Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

Fridays are for the RealAg Radio Issues Panel! On the show today is host Shaun Haney, Meagan Murdoch of Hill and Knowlton Strategies, and Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture. Up for debate are trucker vaccine mandates, inflation, and suspended temporary foreign worker movement. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect... Read More

Fridays are for the RealAg Radio Issues Panel! On the show today is host Shaun Haney, Meagan Murdoch of Hill and Knowlton Strategies, and Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture. Up for debate are trucker vaccine mandates, inflation, and suspended temporary foreign worker movement. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect... Read More

It's a slushy, messy, and cold day in Metro Vancouver Ryan Lehal, Jas Johal Show Producer whose commute from Surrey to Vancouver took nearly four hours describes his journey into work today, while Rae Luk, AM730 Traffic anchor gives us an update on the roads.  Gas prices in Metro Vancouver will likely hit an all-time record high tomorrow Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy brings some bad news for Metro Vancouver drivers.  The Jas Johal Show Political Panel On the panel this week:  Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer and Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Another Surrey Mayor takes to the airwaves to criticize the “disappointing chaos” of Doug McCallum's term Linda Hepner, former Mayor of Surrey gives her take on current Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum's time in office thus far.  Vaccine skeptic Novak Djokovic is locked in a Melbourne hotel while he awaits a court hearing Chris O'Keefe, political reporter for the Nine Network in Australia, provides an update on Novak Djokovic's status as he attempts to enter Australia without a Covid vaccination, using a medical exemption.  Disability Alliance of BC wants stronger enforcement for sidewalks and streets to be plowed Now, today's commute has probably been a very frustrating experience for you. At the very least, it's been a major inconvenience. But able-bodied people still have options to get out and travel whereas those with physical disabilities often do not. Our show contributor Jawn Jang brings that story now

On the panel this week:  Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer and Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

10-year-old bridesmaid writes letter to Dr. Bonnie Henry as sister's wedding is cancelled last minute, yet again, due to new public health orders Guests -  Kiara Moradi, bride who had her wedding postponed at the las minute due to new public health orders  & Natalia Kurzecki, 10-year-old sister/bridesmaid    B.C. businesses ordered to shut down due to COVID can apply for a one-time relief grant of up to $10,000 Guest - Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation    B.C. Storm: The province gears up for snowfall and harsh winter storm conditions through the holidays Guest - Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General for British Columbia   Jas Johal Show Political Panel Guest - Sandy Garossino, Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Guest - Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest - Sandy Garossino, Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Guest - Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What role should Washington State play in helping to clean-up/restore Abbotsford? Mike de Jong, MLA for Abbotsford West wonders how much responsibility the United States should take for flooding damage north of the border. New COVID-19 testing rules could cause “chaos” at Canadian airports: industry groups Richard Vanderlubbe, President of TripCentral.ca, Board of Directors for the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies discusses the potential for chaos across Canadian airports due to new COVID-19 testing rules.  The Jas Johal Show Political Panel On the panel this week:  Jillian Oliver, former press secretary for the BC Greens, and Senior Advisor on their 2020 election campaign Stephen Smart,Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. DisInfo Watch: INFLUENCE OPERATION TARGETING CANADIAN 2021 FEDERAL ELECTION Marcus Colga, senior fellow at the McDonald-Laurier Institute sheds more light on Chinese government meddling in Canada's federal election.  Fraser Valley Regional District chair slams provincial flood response Fraser Valley Regional District chair, Jason Lum discusses the how the province has responded to the B.C. floods.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the panel this week:  Jillian Oliver, former press secretary for the BC Greens, and Senior Advisor on their 2020 election campaign Stephen Smart,Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the panel this week:   Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer  Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

Provincial update on the BC floods-- What's the latest from Abbotsford and Princeton? We're joined by the Mayor of Princeton, Spencer Coyne with the latest on the status of the town  Provincial update on the BC floods-- What's the latest from Merritt? Joining us is Director of Corporate Services at City of Merritt, Greg Lowis with an update from the city  Jas Johal Show Political Panel On the panel this week:   Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer  Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. What can displaced residents expect now that BC has declared a State of Emergency, and why did it take so long? Vaughn Palmer, columnist for The Vancouver Sun discusses why it took so long for the province to declare a state of emergency. 

On this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, the issues panel features Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Meagan Murdoch of Hill and Knowlton Strategies. The trio talk about: Food inflation; The E.U.’s Farm to Fork and resulting policies; The next agriculture minister; and Australian cookies Thoughts on something we talked about on the... Read More

On this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, the issues panel features Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Meagan Murdoch of Hill and Knowlton Strategies. The trio talk about: Food inflation; The E.U.’s Farm to Fork and resulting policies; The next agriculture minister; and Australian cookies Thoughts on something we talked about on the... Read More

Vancouver city council axes city-wide parking permit plan What happened to Vancouver city council's parking permit proposal? Vancouver city Councillor Pete Fry explains what happens.  What steps can municipalities take to address the climate crisis? How can more municipalities step up to address the climate crisis? Hear from the Mayor of Port Coquitlam, Brad West  The Jas Johal Show Political Panel This weeks panelists - Sandy Garossino, Former Crown prosecutor, Columnist with the National Observer Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Should federal pandemic supports for businesses be extended beyond the Oct. 23 deadline? Should pandemic relief come to an end? Listen to Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade Roundtable: is it worth owning a car in Vancouver anymore? Hear from the members of the Jas Johal Show as to whether or not they think it's worth it to own a vehicle while living in Vancouver Expert says the number of Canadians buying electric vehicles and the increased interest in fighting climate change is linked CKNW contributor Jawn Jang looks at the popularity of electric vehicles within Canada 

This weeks panelists - Sandy Garossino, Former Crown prosecutor, Columnist with the National Observer Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

Like most of us, Dr Bonnie Henry is now losing patience with those resisting vaccines Dr. Bonnie Henry has had it with those resisting COVID vaccines. Guest - Vaughn Palmer, Provincial affairs columnist for the Vancouver Sun Canadians are feeling less confident that the worst of COVID is over, poll suggests Do YOU think the worst of Covid is behind us? Guest -  Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co polling company The Jas Johal Show Political Panel This week's panelists: Guest - Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Guest - Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Former CSIS agent says foreign interference in our politics needs to be taken seriously Guest - Michel Juneau-Katsuya - Former Chief of Asia-Pacific at CSIS, Author of the book, 'Nest of Spies' Conservatives' performance across Canada raises questions of political interference Are you concerned about foreign interference?  Guest - Ian Young - Vancouver correspondent for the South China Morning Post    

This week's panelists: Guest - Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Guest - Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

Decision Canada: we're right back where we started from Breaking down the federal election with Keith Baldrey, Global's Legislative Bureau Chief in Victoria Did support for the People's Party cause the Conservatives to drop seats? Why did the Conservative party drop seats? We discuss with Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. polling company The post-election political panel The post-election political panel - was the election worth it?  Guest - Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies; Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC; Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Guest - Maria Dobrinskaya - BC Director, Broadbent Institute Stanley Park to reopen to the public effective immediately Jawn Jang brings us the latest developments out of the Stanley Park coyote cull  Where We Live: Punjabi Market murals The revitalization of Punjabi Market in Vancouver  Guest - Jag Nagra - Creative Director of the Punjabi Market Collective 

The post-election political panel - was the election worth it?  Guest - Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies; Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC; Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Guest - Maria Dobrinskaya - BC Director, Broadbent Institute

The hospital protesters are gearing up for round two How should we be preparing for yet another protest?  Guest - Dr. Birinder Narang - Clinical Instructor with the Department of Family Practice at UBC; Member S. Asian COVID task force - part of This is Our Shot campaign BCLC kicks off single-game betting with NFL season kickoff tonight What should you be betting on this NFL season? Jawn Jang has the answers as he chats with Matt Lee of BCLC The Jas Johal Show Political Panel On this week's panel:  Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies; Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC; Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. B.C. to end COVID-19 rent freeze on Dec. 31, caps rent hikes at 1.5% With the landlord's perspective, we chat with David Hutniak, CEO of Landlord BC From the tenant's perspective, we chat with Robert Patterson, Legal advocate at the Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre More vandalism in Vancouver's West End What do we do about crime in downtown Vancouver?  Guest - Melissa De Genova, Vancouver City Councillor

On this week's panel:  Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies; Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC; Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

Some BC restaurateurs say they'll defy new vaccine certificate mandate One of those restaurants is Sunnyside Cafe in Esquimalt  Guest - Brendan Marshall - Co-owner of the Sunnyside Cafe in Esquimalt Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief in Victoria, Keith Baldrey, joins us to discuss those restaurants planning to defy news vaccine certificate mandates  Jas Johal's Political Panel Support for the federal Liberals waning, the Afghanistan response and the new covid mandates in British Columbia Guest - Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor; Columnist with the National Observer Guest - Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies; Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC; Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Canada ends Kabul evacuation effort as many left behind As the last evacuation plan left Kabul earlier today, we discuss the situation with a Retired Major General.  Guest - Denis Thompson - Retired Major-General for the Canadian Armed Forces; Former NATO Commander of Task Force Kandahar And current Research Fellow for the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Single-event sports betting comes to BC tomorrow Will you be betting more this year?  Guest - Jon Festinger - A Vancouver lawyer who was executive vice-president of business and legal counsel for the Vancouver Canucks from 2005 to 2010

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. We really appreciate you taking time to tune in. On today’s show, you’ll hear an issues panel featuring Lyndsey Smith, Kelvin Heppner, and Meagan Murdoch of Hill and Knowlton Strategies, talking about: Herbicide supply for 2022; Discussion on Afghanistan; Biomass plant shutdown in Manitoba; and, The federal election.... Read More

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. We really appreciate you taking time to tune in. On today’s show, you’ll hear an issues panel featuring Lyndsey Smith, Kelvin Heppner, and Meagan Murdoch of Hill and Knowlton Strategies, talking about: Herbicide supply for 2022; Discussion on Afghanistan; Biomass plant shutdown in Manitoba; and, The federal election.... Read More

Support for the federal Liberals waning, the Afghanistan response and the new covid mandates in British Columbia Guest - Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor; Columnist with the National Observer Guest - Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies; Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC; Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, where just like that another month is over. On today’s issues panel, host Shaun Haney is joined by Andrew Campbell, dairy farmer and co-founder of utensil.ca, as well as Meagan Murdoch of Hill and Knowlton Strategies. They’ll talk about: Drought continues in the west, but Northern Ontario... Read More

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, where just like that another month is over. On today’s issues panel, host Shaun Haney is joined by Andrew Campbell, dairy farmer and co-founder of utensil.ca, as well as Meagan Murdoch of Hill and Knowlton Strategies. They’ll talk about: Drought continues in the west, but Northern Ontario... Read More

Chapter 1  More reaction to the findings in Kamloops at the former residential school Guest - Ellis Ross - MLA for Skeena Chapter 2  An Update on B.C. Wildfires Guest - Sarah Hall - Fire Information Officer at the BC Wildfire Service  Chapter 3 Political Panel Guest - Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies; Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC; Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Guest - Mario Canseco - President of the Research Co. polling company Chapter 4 City Councilors handing out free clean Heroin Guest - Garth Mullins - Host The Crackdown Podcast Chapter 5 How Would I Evacuate From My Small Town Without a Car? Eric Chapman talks with Andrea Bennett, editor at the Tyee.  Chapter 6 The 10 best places to have a good cry in Vancouver Eric Chapman chats with Amir Ali, Daily HIve Contributor  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest - Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies; Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC; Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Guest - Mario Canseco - President of the Research Co. polling company See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. & Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. polling company join us to discuss what's next politically after COVID and the news out of Saskatchewan regarding 751 unmarked graves found at a former residential school site.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1  Estimated 751 unmarked graves found at former Saskatchewan residential school A conversation with Breen Ouellette, Metis Lawyer from Vancouver and Seeking the Federal NDP Candidate for Vancouver Centre Chapter 2  The wildfire risk in BC this summer With the incoming heatwave that is expected to see temperatures SOAR to new record highs, and stall for days. The concern over wildfire risk is ramping up. Sarah Hall, Information Officer with the BC Wildfire Service joins the show  Chapter 3  Columnist says there's been very little accountability in pandemic politics - and the Trudeau Liberals loved that Tasha Kheiriddin, National Post Columnist joins us. Chapter 4  Canadians like our culture of tipping, survey suggests Are Canadians big tippers? Poppy Riddle,Research Associate at Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab joins us to discuss. Plus, your calls!  Chapter 5  Political Panel with Stephen Smart and Mario Canseco Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. & Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. polling company join us to discuss what's next politically after COVID and the news out of Saskatchewan regarding 751 unmarked graves found at a former residential school site.  Chapter 6  New UBC study illustrates the toll the pandemic has taken on BC's nurses Terry Lake - CEO, BC Care Providers Association joins the show  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Affleck chats with Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. and Bill Tieleman, Political Consultant, and President of West Star Communications See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1  Should it be easy for former criminals to get a pardon if they're leading a crime-free life? Federal Public Safety Minister, Bill Blair joins George Affleck to discuss Bill C-31, an Act to Amend the Criminal Records Act and make consequential amendments to other acts. This was introduced into legislation on June 10th. Plus your calls on if Canada is too soft on crime.  Chapter 2  Time to change your password: Largest compilation of passwords leaked online Eric Chapman tells you exactly how to make your passwords more secure.  Chapter 3  Health Minister Adrian Dix on the province's reopening roadmap B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix joins George Affleck to chat about how the province will begin to open up. Plus your calls on how you think the provincial government has done in reopening the province.  Chapter 4  MuchMusic is coming back in a TikTok format Eric Chapman takes you on a trip down MuchMusic memory lane. Plus, your calls on what you want to see make a comeback.  Chapter 5  BC Liberals blame candidate controversies, Wilkinson's leadership on 2020 election defeat George Affleck chats with Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. and Bill Tieleman, Political Consultant, and President of West Star Communications Chapter 6  Your gardening questions answered President of Art Knapp, Plantland Wim Vander Zalm answers your gardening questions   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1  B.C.  provides details on when recipients of AstraZeneca vaccine can get second dose Global Reporter based at the legislature, Richard Zussman joins us with the latest updates on AstraZeneca vaccinations. Plus, your calls!   Chapter 2  Air Canada's $10M bonuses ‘unacceptable' while laying off staff, Trudeau says Columnist at the Washington Post, David Moscrop joins us to discuss Air Canada's bonuses amidst laying off staff.  Chapter 3  Our Thursday Political Panel Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C., along with Barinder Rasode, founder of Havn Life versus and CEO Grow Tech Labs join us to give their thoughts on Air Canada bonuses, LRT out to the Fraser Valley and the Kamloops residential school news.  Chapter 4  Glitches in B.C.'s vaccine rollout? Global News Senior Report Janet Brown joins us to discuss her experience in trying to get her son vaccinated  Chapter 5  B.C. Liberals calling for pharmacies to be included in Pfizer/Moderna vaccine rollout B.C. Liberal Health Critic and the MLA for Kelowna-Mission, Renee Merrifield joins us to discuss the need for pharmacies to be included in pfizer/moderna rollout  Chapter 6 B.C.  provide details on when recipients of AstraZeneca vaccine can get second dose Host of the Super Awesome Science Show, Jason Tetro joins us to answer your covid vaccine questions  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C., along with Barinder Rasode, founder of Havn Life versus and CEO Grow Tech Labs join us to give their thoughts on Air Canada bonuses, LRT out to the Fraser Valley and the Kamloops residential school news.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parent and teacher concerns, baseless? We've heard lots of teachers and parents express concerns over transmission in schools. Was it mostly paranoia? VCH data suggests transmission is low.  Loud neighbors raising questions Should strata be held more accountable for noise or nuisance complaints in condo living situations?  Meng Wanzhou is living it up! Meanwhile two Canadians are still living without freedom. Meng has had fancy dinners, VIP shopping experiences, how is this tolerable for the Canadian Government? And more in this episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Lynda recounts her vaccine experience Lynda Steele never asked for the vaccine, but she was offered one for being an essential visitor for her father who is in long term care.  Chapter 2 VCH data suggests situation in schools is safe Transmission in school is low, is what the Vancouver Coastal Health data suggests. For a more in-depth analysis we talk to Dr. Alex Choi, Medical health officer at Vancouver Coastal Health who liaises with School Districts on COVID safety plans and management of outbreaks Chapter 3 A BC family paying the price for a noisy toddler! Is this fair? How should noise or nuisance complaints actually be handled? We have a neighborly roundtable.  Chapter 4 The Political Panel: Contemplating a BC bubble, and Trump's bubble bursting Today's panelists include the host of VANCOLOUR podcast, Mo Amir, as well as Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Chapter 5 A BC bubble? Some say yes, one mayor says no! That mayor is Gaby Wickstrom, the mayor of Port McNeill, and she explains why.  Chapter 6 Meng Wanzhou living a life of pure luxury Group dinners, fancy shopping trips, what kind of hypocrisy are we living in when we measure this against the two Michael's stranded in China?  Chapter 7 By the way, we're still in a climate emergency. Are we addicted to fossil fuels?  Unless you deny science that is. We chat with Michael Mann, on the state of affairs when it comes to the ongoing climate crisis.  Michael is Author of the New Climate War, which is published this week. Chapter 8 Starbucks closing a bunch of stores Is this a cause for celebration?  _____________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!

Today's panelists include the host of VANCOLOUR podcast, Mo Amir, as well as Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies.

We chat with thehost of VANCOLOUR podcast Mo Amir, and Stephen Smart, who is Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

Can this US election be over already? Still no definitive result yet, but most indications are suggesting Biden will have this in the bag, soon enough. We chat with Stephen Smart and Breen Oullette who are today's Political Panel! Stephen is Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Breen is a Vancouver-based lawyer; contested 2019 federal election as an NDP candidate   

Today's highlights:  Congrats BC! You set a new record! ...of COVID-19 cases. Things are NOT slowing down. Cullen Inquiry Another day with more bombshells being dropped by our own Sam Cooper. Fake Commute This is an interesting time to work from home. Some people are taking part in fake commutes, to enable a sense of normalcy.  NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Another huge COVID-19 day in B.C. It's a new record!  We talk to Global News Reporter Srushti Gangdev who has been doing some research on Indian Weddings, a focal point in the Fraser Valley.  Chapter 2 The Political Panel: We're all exha-US-ted Can this US election be over already? Still no definitive result yet, but most indications are suggesting Biden will have this in the bag, soon enough. We chat with Stephen Smart and Breen Oullette who are today's Political Panel! Stephen is Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Breen is a Vancouver-based lawyer; contested 2019 federal election as an NDP candidate    Chapter 3 Troubling revelations on money laundering in BC The Cullen Commission is well underway in its second week, and more troubling revelations keep trickling out. We chat with Global National Investigative Journalist, Sam Cooper.  Chapter 4 US Election, do we know yet!? No. Although it could literally be any second now. We talk to Wade Davis, the author of a viral Rolling Stone article, about how COVID-19 signaled the end of America as we know it. What are his thoughts a few days into this election?  Chapter 5 Fake commuters, are you one of them? Finding a sense of normalcy  ___________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!  

Guest: Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor, Columnist with the National Observer Guest: Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

It’s time to duel again!  Logan and Richard discuss and review the Yu-Gi-Oh! Ignition Assault cards.  We have a whole booster box again from Konami and Hill & Knowlton Strategies to break out in three parts.  Join us as we start the journey with Ignition Assault! What we reviewed in this episode: Yu-Gi-Oh! Ignition Assualt … Continue reading "Ep 24 Comicpop Game Play with Yu-Gi-Oh! Ignition Assault Booster Packs Pt 1"

The Full Show Podcast July 23rd, 2020 - WE Charity| Decriminalization of drugs| Seattle KRAKEN!| Startling new seismic science & more! Highlights:   WE chat about the WE charity again today from a new angle. Apparently lots of people on social media are coming to the defense of Finance Minister Bill Morneau. #IStandWitHBillMorneau     Premier Horgan said that he sent a letter to the PM in regards to decriminalization. We talk to the interim head of the Green Party about this.    The 32nd NHL team based in Seattle, now has their official new name!   Seismic activity in a pandemic world. Has the Earth gone.. Quiet?  Navigate the podcast:  Chapter 1 WE Charity and the Liberals are in this together Another day, and another angle on the WE Charity scandal. This time, people are actually coming to the defense of the Finance Minister.  We then hear from the BC Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Kris Sims.  Chapter 2 Surrey Board of Trade looking for a tax review Yesterday we spoke to a Surrey forestry company about their crazy property tax hike.  Today we chat with CEO of Surrey Board of Trade Anita Huberman, who is looking for a tax review.    Chapter 3   The Political Panel: WE Charity & COVID-19 safety   Our original duo is reunited, and it feels so good. Stephen Smart and Sandy Garossino are back for this edition of the political panel.  Sandy is Former Crown prosecutor  Columnist with the National Observer Stephen is Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC. Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Chapter 4 More voices highlighting the need for decriminalization  We chat with the interim leader of the Green Party, Adam Olsen, who is joining the group of voices calling for decriminalization. Chapter 5 Mother of son who was lost to overdose crisis speaks out Another voice - a vital one, joins us to echo the sentiments that decriminalization is truly necessary.  Her name is Leslie McBain, Mother with Moms Stop the Harm, lost her son to opioid addiction after he got a prescription for a back injury he acquired at work.  Chapter 6 INTRODUCING: The Seattle Kraken! That's right, the newest and 32nd NHL team is now known as the NHL Kraken.  We chat with Global BC's Sports Director and Anchor Squire Barnes.  Chapter 7 The impact COVID-19 has had on seismic activity This is some truly fascinating science. Seismometers at seismic stations all around the world have been greatly subdued.

Our original duo is reunited, and it feels so good. Stephen Smart and Sandy Garossino are back for this edition of the political panel.  Sandy is Former Crown prosecutor  Columnist with the National Observer Stephen is Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC. Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

Highlights:    Announcements to decriminalize illicit drugs in Canada       Raffi turns 70, and Baby Beluga turns 40!        Surrey-area teacher concerned about lack of planning for next school year   Navigate the podcast:    Chapter 1 A dangerous game being played in BC hospitals A few weeks ago we heard revelations that a game was being played in BC Hospitals, that was insensitive, and racist. Today a report was released following an investigation into the matter. Guest: Clara Morin Dal Col, President of Metis Nation BC Chapter 2 A big announcement in regards to drug possession in Canada Lynda is joined by Bill Bogart to discuss an announcement to decriminalize drug possession in Canada. Guest: Bill Bogart, University of Windsor Law Professor, International expert and commentator on law and society Chapter 3 Raffi and Yo Yo Ma combine their powers! Lynda is joined by children's entertainer Raffi to discuss Baby Beluga turning 40, and working with Yo Yo Ma to re-record the song with a new verse. Guest: Raffi, Children's Entertainer Chapter 4 Political Panel The political panel discusses the announcement to decriminalize drugs in Canada, and the conflict of interest between WE Charity and the PMO. Guests: Breen Oulette, Vancouver-based lawyer; contested 2019 federal election as an NDP candidate Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Chapter 5 Surrey Teacher concerned with lack of plan for back to school Annie Ohana joins Lynda to discuss concerns regarding a lack of concrete planning for the school year this coming September. Guest: Annie Ohana, Teacher at LA Matheson High School in Surrey Chapter 6 Checking in on ride-hailing in BC with LYFT BC GM Peter Lukomskyj joins Lynda to discuss the return of LYFT and plans to expand across the lower mainland. Guest: Peter Lukomskyj, GM Lyft in BC ___________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!

The political panel discusses the announcement to decriminalize drugs in Canada, and the conflict of interest between WE Charity and the PMO. Guests: Breen Oulette, Vancouver-based lawyer; contested 2019 federal election as an NDP candidate Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

Mo Amir and Stephen Smart join Lynda to discuss some of the big stories this week, including NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh being ejected from the House of Commons. Guest: Mo Amir, Host of “Vancolor” Podcast, Daily Hive Writer             Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

Lynda is joined by Sandy Garossino and Stephen Smart to discuss the news of the week: including the George Floyd protests, Donald Trump's response, and Guests: Sandy Garossino, Former Crown prosecutor, Columnist with the National Observer               Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

A lot of questions are surrounding the handouts during the pandemic. Billions has been given out, what happens on the other side? We have the political panel on this topic and more: Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and columnist with the National Observer Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC. Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.  

Are there holes in the plan to reopen BC? Also Premier Horgan has written to the NHL, making an official bid to host hockey games right here in BC as a central hub.  We have Stephen Smart Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. And special panelist today in the absence of Sandy Garossino is Richard Zussman, Global BC Online Reporter at the Legislature. 

We haven't seen much of the political drama we're used to seeing since the pandemic changed the way we live. Today the Conservative Party is under fire for comments made from Conservative MP Derek Sloan, calling for the firing of Theresa Tam.  We also chat about the state of Seniors in Canada. We have Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. And, Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer

Trump says 'Americans want to be open'. We chat about getting world economies back on track in this Political Panel with: Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer and Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

How will we get out of an unprecedented economic mess? Stephen Smart and Sandy Garossino join us for the political panel. Stephen Smart is Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies.Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC. Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Sandy Garossino is Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer

Where's the money that has been promised by the government? A lot of Canadians are looking for answers. For more we chat with Sandy Garossino and Stephen Smart in our political panel.  Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor Columnist with the National ObserverStephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

How has leadership handled this pandemic? Municipally, federally, and provincially?  Have we done enough? We ask our political panel.  Sandy Garossino is Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Stephen Smart is Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC. Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

Well, it seems like all anyone is talking about is COVID-19, so our political panel will be focused on various angles around this.  Stephen Smart is Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC. Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Sandy Garossino is Former Crown prosecutor and a Columnist with the National Observer

It’s a return to chaos for Logan and Richard!  Why would we do this?  Because we enjoy it so much.  So join us as we find out what new Yu-Gi-Oh cards we get with the next eight booster packs of Chaos Impact.  Many thanks to Hill and Knowlton Strategies and Konami for their continued support. … Continue reading "Ep 20 ComicPop Game Play with Yu-Gi-Oh! Chaos Impact Booster Packs, Pt 2"

Lots to chat about this week, including 8 new COVID-19 cases, pipeline protests, and obviously the situation across the border. Also, Alberta has its first case of COVID-19. The panel: Sandy Garossino is Former Crown prosecutor Columnist with the National Observer Stephen Smart is Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

Political Panel with Sandy Garossino & Stephen Smart! Guest: Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor, Columnist with the National Observer Guest: Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

The last few days have been hectic, to say the least.  We connect with our political panelists to help us wrap this crazy week.  Sandy Garossino is Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Stephen Smart is Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC. Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. We're also joined for some breaking news from Richard Zussman, Global News Online Legislative Reporter

Well the big political news today has to obviously do with ICBC. Lots of political shots were fired at the briefing today about the incoming changes. We have in-studio Sandy Garossino and Stephen Smart. Sandy is a Former Crown prosecutor Columnist with the National Observer Stephen is Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.

The ComicPop Crew gets Chaotic with this review and discussion.  Why get Chaotic?  Because sometimes it just feels good to let go!  To begin the Chaos, this episode is Part 1 of 3, because Hill and Knowlton Strategies, through Konami, have sent us a full box of Chaos Impact Booster Packs!  So join us as … Continue reading "Ep 19 ComicPop Game Play with Yu-Gi-Oh! Chaos Impact Booster Packs, Pt 1"

So much to chat about with the political panel. Ridesharing is here, the Meng Wanzhou trial, conservative leadership oh my! Stephen Smart is Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC. Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Sandy Garossino is a Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer

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The obvious topic today, is what's going on with diplomatic relations between North America and Iran? Concerns are being raised over the plane being brought down by missiles. The question is, was it intentional or an accident? Does it matter? Stephen Smart is Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.  Sandy Garossino is former Crown prosecutor and columnist with the National Observer

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Tax changes on the horizon GUEST: Muriel Protzer TITLE: CFIB Policy Analyst for BC   Province gives $4.93M boost to school-based gang prevention program GUEST: Janet Brown TITLE: CKNW Senior Reporter   It's time to head to the box office! Movie guy Steve Stebbing is here to help steer you to the right theatre this weekend. GUEST: Steve Stebbing TITLE: Movie connoisseur and critic! You can find him on twitter @theStevilDead or at SteveStebbing.ca   Navigating Long-Term Care Education Campaign  GUEST: Leslie Torresen TITLE: Manager of Recreation, Volunteers and Community Relations Normanna Care Home GUEST:Ruben Goinden TITLE: Executive Director, Normanna Care Home   Mo Amir is here to talk about his experience going vegan  GUEST:Mo Amir TITLE: Host, VanCOLOUR podcast   Political Panel w/ Alan Fryer and Sandy Garossino GUEST: Sandy Garossino TITLE: former Crown prosecutor and columnist with the National Observer GUEST: Stephen Smart TITLE: Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.    Chantal Kreviazuk is in town for a concert in North Vancouver GUEST: Chantal Kreviazuk TITLE:  Singer Songwriter     

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by: Melissa Lantsman – Hill & Knowlton Strategies & John Dwyer – Director of Aereus Technologies Topics include: A big budget breakdown, looking at the strategy behind the politically-central budget, the comeback of happy hour and the spending on education. The new provincial budget brings criticism federally, how do Trudeau and Scheer think about the budget?

Celine De Canha and I go way back. 10 years way back. She has been and continues to be a positive influence and inspiration in my life. Celine is a Communications expert and the Practice Lead for Energy at Hill and Knowlton Strategies, a global public relations and integrated communications agency. Listening to Celine recount the story of her early adventures, travelling across multiple countries at a young age with her family and her subsequent journeys and experiences confirmed what I had already come to know about her. That she is a woman of deep empathy and compassion not afraid to step into the unknown to seek and understand not only herself but the world around her and how she shows up in it. This is her story. Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy the Conversation.Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode please subscribe to “Chicks Crushing It” and rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts:Apple PodcastsSpotifyFollow on Social MediaInstagramLinkedin

Alex is joined by Omar Khan, Vice President Public Affairs at Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Liberal Party Executive and Melissa Lantsman, Vice President Public Affairs at Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Conservative Strategist. Topics Include: Thirteen Canadians have been detained in China since the arrest of Huawei executive Mung Wanzhou, 25 women may have received faulty cancer treatment in a Hamilton hospital, should Parliament allow minors and the mentally ill to end their lives with the help of a doctor and more.

Alex is joined by Kim Wright, Vice President Public Affairs at Hill and Knowlton Strategies and Melissa Lantsman, Vice President Public Affairs at Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Topics include: Report surfaces that Canada and several of our allies were targetted by China in an intrusive hacking attack back in 2016, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won't say whether he thinks Western alienation is growing, new rules are out on edibles, which are legal next October 17th and more.

Alex is joined by Omar Khan, Vice President, Public Affairs Hill & Knowlton Strategies, Liberal Party Executive.  Topics discuss: Doug Ford's vow to reduce provinicial trade barriers, Stats Canada requesting banking information of 500,000 Canadians without thier knowledge, Toronto Sun nespaper pulls column skeptical of vaccines after backlash, mother reunited with son 31 years after alleged parental abduction, and more. 

Alex is joined by Omar Khan, Vice President, Public Affairs Hill & Knowlton Strategies, Liberal Party Executive, and Melissa Lantsman, VP, Public Affairs Hill & Knowlton, Conservative Strategist for today's edition of Counterpoint. Topics include: Danforth shooting details after police documents are released, carbon taxes and military veterans are being short-changed.

Michael Diamond - campaign strategist and political commentator, UPSTREAM Strategy GroupGabe DeRoche - Account Director, Hill and Knowlton Strategies

Discussing the provincial leaders' debate: Jenni Byrne, Former Campaign Manager and Deputy Chief of Staff to Stephen Harper. Current VO of Bayfield Strategy Gabe DeRoche - former advisor to Liberal cabinet ministers and a communications consultant at Hill and Knowlton Strategies

In the 2012 presidential campaign, a handful of media outlets deployed "fact-checking" divisions which reported the lies and distortions of the candidates. Some commentators have argued that these truth-squads exposed the inadequacy of standard print and broadcast coverage, much of which seems more like entertainment than news. This forum will examine the changing role of the political media in the U.S. Is our political journalism serving democratic and civic ideals? What do emerging technologies and the proliferation of news sources mean for the future? Ta-Nehisi Coates is a senior editor at The Atlantic where he writes about culture, politics, and social issues for TheAtlantic.com and the magazine. He is the author of the memoir The Beautiful Struggle. Mark McKinnon is a senior advisor of Hill & Knowlton Strategies, an international communications consultancy, a weekly columnist for The Daily Beast and The London Telegraph, and is a co-founder of the bipartisan group No Labels. As a political advisor, he has worked for many causes, companies and candidates including former President George W. Bush, 2008 Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain, late former Texas Governor Ann Richards and Congressman Charlie Wilson.

This week we're joined by Chris Preuss, Executive Vice President at Hill and Knowlton Strategies and former chief of OnStar and former VP of GM communications. Suffice it to say, you can expect a lively discussion. Per usual we'll get into the news of the week including the strong sales numbers in the first month of 2012, brash Chinese rip-offs and the 50th anniversary of 24 Hours of Daytona. We'll also talk about whether Opel has any chance at all of surviving. All this and more with John McElroy and Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist.