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Mark Coleman is the Senior Marketing & Media Relations Officer with Food Lifeline. We can join forces with them to end hunger in our state. The numbers of individuals and families needing food support rose during the pandemic, and it has continued to rise, so the need is great. Along with financial support, volunteering time also is good support.⁠www.foodlifeline.org⁠ ⁠www.wagives.org⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Angus Reid Institute has been tracking the reaction of Canadians to the trials and tribulations of Justin Trudeau these past many months. Ann Rohmer speaks with Dave Korzinski Research Director at the Angus Reid Institute about the results of their most recent poll. According to the recently released RE/Max Canadian housing Market 2025 outlook. The national average residential price is expected to rise 5%, a sellers market will likely dominate this year, and consumer optimism is on the rise. The President of RE/Max, Canada, Christopher Alexander is with Ann Rohmer to discuss.Asif Khan, Broker Owner of RE/Max Prime Properties continues the conversation with Ann to see what the RE/Max report has in store for York Region.An alarming increase in terrorist activities on Canadian streets has the Centre for Israel and Jewish affairs calling for action by the federal government. Glynn Perkins is joined by Richard Marceau, Vice President, External Affairs and General Counsel, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.While the New year is celebrated as a fresh beginning, it is also a time when new legislative bills become the law of the land. Jim Lang spoke with Constable James Dixon, Media Relations Officer, Marketing, Communications and brand at York Regional Police about the new changes. Community theatre is at the very heart of stage entertainment. The King and I will be presented at Vaughan's Bellvue Manor from January 30th to February 2nd and it will be star-studded, Bailey Higgins spoke with the director Marty Story.It wouldn't seem like a new year if some attention wasn't paid to resolutions and particularly those pertaining to improving our health, Shaliza Bacchus is with Sherry Perez, manager, Program development Group Fitness, the YMCA of Greater Toronto to get some hints on how to achieve our goals.

GUEST: Cpl. Adriana O'Malley, Media Relations Officer with the Richmond RCMP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richmond RCMP expand safe zone after rise in online marketplace crimes GUEST: Cpl. Adriana O'Malley, Media Relations Officer with the Richmond RCMP How are Americans reacting to Donald Trump's election victory? GUEST: Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief What's going on at the 2024 Grey Cup Festival? GUEST: Riley Wiwchar, Executive Director of the 2024 Grey Cup Festival How will a second Trump presidency affect Canada's border? GUEST: Len Saunders, Lawyer with Blaine Immigration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Condo owners in White Rock file lawsuit alleging faulty sprinklers GUEST: Tony Gioventu, Executive Director, Condominium Homeowners Association of BC  ‘A coward's move': Woman flees with dog that fatally mauled family pet in Stanley Park GUEST: Kathy Gibson, Dog Behaviourist The country's labour tribunal says services provided by rail employees do not amount to essential work GUEST: Barry Eidlin, an associate sociology professor at McGill University and an expert in labour and social movements For the second time in four years, invasive zebra mussels have been found hiding in a popular aquarium accessory in Washington State GUEST: Gail Wallin, Executive Director, Invasive Species Council of BC  Uncertainty looms over B.C. apple harvest as NDP minister finally meets with fruit growers GUEST: Randy Elliott, Interim Executive Director, Vancouver Farmers Markets How to view this bright meteor shower with 'fireballs' in Metro Vancouver GUEST: Christa Van Laerhoven, President of the Yukon Astronomical Society Vancouver Police warn public about three new scams targeting the Chinese community GUEST: Constable Tania Visintin, Media Relations Officer, Vancouver Police Department Lets Talk About Beer!! GUEST: Matt Poirier, Beer Writer and Educator, and Certified Cicerone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Escaped inmate Tyler Bennett had still not been located as of 8:30 this morning. The 31-year-old man, who is from the Northern Peninsula or western Newfoundland area, escaped from the West Coast Correctional Centre in Stephenville last Friday. Bennett had been in custody in relation to a number of criminal charges. Cpl. Jolene Garland is Media Relations Officer for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and we reached her in St. John's.

NATO communicator. Pianist. Served in a combat zone. Prior enlisted Army officer. The impressive biography is why Chris Hyde and I are kindred spirits. Did you know that now he's joined a nonprofit that saves Ukraine pets left behind in war? I knew we had to talk! Join us as we dive deepuncovering why everyone needs to care about the pet crisis in Ukraine, which is not only about welfare but about preventing the spread of disease throughout Europe. This tragedy of epic proportions is crippling a nation already enduring so much suffering. We need to talk about it! Chris Hyde enlisted in the U.S. Army in December 1995 and served just over two years as a personnel actions clerk assigned to the 18th Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, NC, before his selection to attend the U.S. Army's Officer Candidate School (OCS) in early 1998.  He was commissioned as an Adjutant General second lieutenant in June 1998. Over the next several years, he served in many different capacities as an AG officer: AG detachment executive officer, postal platoon leader, MEPS operations officer, and AG detachment commander.  COL Hyde was selected to serve as a Public Affairs Officer (PAO) in 2007. COL Hyde served in key public affairs billets at all echelons for 18 years – internationally, on operation, and in garrison.  Operationally, he deployed to Diyala, Iraq, in September 2008 with the 1/25th Stryker Brigade Combat Team as the SBCT's PAO and served as a PA planner for the ISAF Joint Command (CJ-35) throughout 2011 in Kabul, Afghanistan.   His other public affairs assignments include Media Relations Officer for NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) in the UK, Training with Industry (TWI) Fellow with Siemens Corporation (NJ), Division Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Army's 2nd Infantry Division, ROK/US Combined Division in the Republic of Korea, Chief PAO for the U.S. Army's I Corps (Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington), and completed his Army Public Affairs career serving as Chief of Public Affairs and Deputy Director of Strategic Communications at NATO's Allied Command Operations / Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, or SHAPE, in Mons, Belgium. He retired from military service in March 2024.  He is married to Sonya Hyde and has one daughter, Maggie, and one son, Ronaldo.  Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.comWatch episodes of my podcast:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76

How will free 911-only mobile phones benefit seniors? Guest: Constable Tania Visintin, Media Relations Officer for the Vancouver Police Department Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How dark literature can help first-year university students find their path Guest: Caron Gentry, Professor Vice-Chancellor of Design and Social Sciences at Northumbria University Seg 3: View From Victoria: John Rustad comes out against SOGI, being the only provincial leader to promise to scrap the learning module Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: What caused BC to experience 30 earthquakes in 3 days? Guest: Dr. John Cassidy, Senior Research Scientist with Natural Resources Canada Seg 5: How will free 911-only mobile phones benefit seniors? Guest: Constable Tania Visintin, Media Relations Officer for the Vancouver Police Department Seg 6: Will Canada Post face consequences for illegally selling our personal information to businesses? Guest: Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Executive Director of Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre, and Senior Fellow of the Ted Rogers Leadership Centre at Ryerson University Seg 7: Are BC landlords evicting tenants to re-rent at a higher price? Guest: Pete Fry, Director of the Union of BC Municipalities and Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Seg 8: Why an advocacy group is putting stickers with crash stats at dangerous intersections Guest: Jade Buchanan, Member of Vision Zero Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this engaging episode of Vancouver True Crime as Constable Amanda Steed provides valuable insights on ensuring the safety and well-being of Metro Vancouver transit users. Gain a deeper understanding of the security measures. In this episode of Vancouver True Crime, we have the honour of welcoming back Constable Amanda Steed, the Media Relations Officer for Transit Police Constable Steed provides valuable insight into the safety measures in place across Metro Vancouver's transit systems. We investigate active community engagement with Transit Police, encouraging proactive reporting of suspicious activity and fostering a safe transit environment. Finally, Constable Steed provides valuable advice to Metro Vancouver transit users on how to ensure their personal safety while using public transportation. This conversation with Constable Steed was very enjoyable; her dedication to serving the community and safeguarding passengers is commendable. Know where and how to get help When using public transportation, become familiar with the safety features available to you and their locations for example, the platform safety and security cabinet with an emergency phone, the yellow-strip silent alarm,and the passenger intercom on trains In an emergency, always call 9-1-1 Report non emergency police issues directly to Transit Police: call Transit Police 604-515-8300, text 87-77-77 Look for a Transit Police Officer, Transit Security, an Station Attendant, or other transit staff if you have a problem or feel threatened VancouverTrueCrime #TransitSafety #PublicTransportation #SafetyMeasures #Collaboration #CommunityEngagement #MediaRelations #EmergencyResponse #SafetyTips

Population boom: issues with portables and sending cancer patients cross the border Plus, Hansman v. Neufeld, and drug use in public spaces Guest: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter The lack of air conditioning in New Westminster schools Guest: Danielle Connelly, New Westminster School Board Trustee Clean fuel energy regulations Guest: Peter Milobar, BC Liberal Finance Critic and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Increasing beach patrols in Vancouver's beaches Guest: Constable Tania Visintin, Media Relations Officer for the Vancouver Police Department The public rally to support Abbotsford airport screeners Guest: Al Bieksa, President of United Steelworkers Local 2009 Bottle binning in Chinatown Guest: Chris Cheung, Reporter for The Tyee The Wrap - The controversy behind Canada's passport redesign Plus, should child-free restaurants and flights be a thing? Guests: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Constable Tania Visintin, Media Relations Officer for the Vancouver Police Department Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behavioral and cultural insights utilize social sciences to tackle ongoing health issues - from vaccine uptake to antimicrobial resistance to obesity and other noncommunicable diseases.In this conversation Bhanu Bhatnagar, Press and Media Relations Officer at WHO Regional Office for Europe, spoke with Dr Saad Omer, Director of the Yale Institute for Global Health, during a Twitter spaces event to find out more about why behavioural and cultural insights matter to public health.

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - RCMP have been attempting to crack down on drug trafficking in Campbell River. Their most recent press release states that on Thursday March 16, a cache of drugs and guns were found in a house on Ebert Road. According to Cst. Maury Tyre, Media Relations Officer for the detachment, “Police seized over $3000 in cash, 17 grams of crack cocaine, 4 grams of cocaine, 13 grams of Fentanyl, 316 Hydromorphone pills and several other prescription pills.” “The home had been the scene of four suspected drug overdose deaths since 2017.” “As a result of the investigation, a 66 year old Campbell River woman and a 27 year old man from the Lower Mainland were arrested. Both were released and are scheduled to attend court in June, 2023. This is the latest in a series of drug related arrests in Campbell River. On February 28, the RCMP seized a significant stash of drugs, scales, packaging materials, replica guns and more than $6,000 in cash, after raiding two houses in the Campbellton neighbourhood. Two 41-year-old men and one 43-year-old woman were arrested, released and now wait to appear in court. On November 16, two Lower Mainland residents were apprehended after they were witnessed trafficking. Subsequent to arrest, police located cocaine and fentanyl packaged for street sale. As of last month, Parmvir Dhaliwal and Gurvinder Deo were still awaiting trial. On November 4, the RCMP seized ‘a substance consistent with being cocaine, along with a prohibited weapon' from a residence on Holm Road. A 20-year old Campbell River man was arrested for Trafficking a Controlled Substance. After a two month long investigation, police arrested Brandon Viskovich on December 10, 2021. The Campbell River RCMP Street Crime Unit seized 22.85 grams of Cocaine, 347 grams of Psilocybin and approximately one pound of marihuana, over $26,000 in cash and what is believed to be Viskovich's drug client list.

Jenn Cooper is a Media Relations Officer with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Prince George, British Columbia. Jenn grew up in the lower mainland of British Columbia and was very surprised to be posted in the North – she'd never traveled farther north than Kelowna before. Jenn's first posting was in Terrace, B.C. where she stayed for five years. Jenn and her family moved to Prince George in September of 2016. She originally started out in Frontline Policing in Prince George, before moving into the Media Relations role for two years. Jenn has a passion for Community Policing, which ties in nicely with her current role within the RCMP. To follow the Prince George RCMP, head over to their Twitter account at: https://twitter.com/PG_RCMP

Protect yourself from real estate title fraud Ron Butler, mortgage broker at Butler Mortgages describes what title fraud is and how to protect yourself from it Coquitlam RCMP sets up an exchange zone for transactions Corporal Alexa Hodgins, Media Relations Officer for the Coquitlam RCMP discusses a new designated exchange zone for transactions in Coquitlam The State of The City Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim describes the state of Vancouver. An update on the hearing to include a parcel of Surrey farmland in the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve Tyler Heppell, Production Manager at Heppell's Potatoes in Surrey provides an update on his Surrey farmland proposed to be included in the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve. The union representing Uber drivers in Canada Pablo Godoy, Regional Director for Western Provinces at UFCW Canada discusses the union representing Uber drivers in Canada Help Rabbitats find a new home! Sorelle Saidman, Founder of Rabbitats Rescue Society discusses the need to find a new home for rabbits in Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corporal Alexa Hodgins, Media Relations Officer for the Coquitlam RCMP discusses a new designated exchange zone for transactions in Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cst. Mike Della-Paolera, Media Relations Officer for the Kelowna RCMP describes the recent trend of smart watches accidentally dialling 911 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A surge in homebuyers trying to get out of deals Ron Butler, mortgage broker at Butler Mortgages describes the surge in homebuyers looking to get out of deals Non-profit food programs predict a growth in people served by 60% in 2023 Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest describes how buy non-profit food programs are expected to be in 2023. Kelowna RCMP see an increase in false 911 call from smart watches Cst. Mike Della-Paolera, Media Relations Officer for the Kelowna RCMP describes the recent trend of smart watches accidentally dialling 911 The decline of award shows?   Rick Forchuk, Movie Blogger at Rick's Picks describes why award shows may not be as popular with the public as they once were. Electric vehicles - the market in Germany and slow rollout from Japanese companies Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist behind CatoCarGuy.com discusses how feasible the switch to electric vehicles is for Canadians The future of Heli-skiing in BC Rob Rohn, President of HeliCat Canada discusses the future of Heli-skiing in BC State of the cannabis industry in BC Jaclynn Pehota, Executive Director at the Retail Cannabis Council of BC discusses the current state of the cannabis industry in B.C. Tackling repeat offenders in the province Niki Sharma, Attorney General of BC discusses the BC NDP's plan for tackling repeat offenders. The rising popularity of sober culture in Vancouver Kaitie Degen, founder of Sober Saturdayz discusses the rising popularity of sober culture in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Constable Tania Vi-sin-tin, Media Relations Officer for the Vancouver Police Department Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sergeant Justine Thom, Media Relations Officer for the New Westminster Police Department discusses how one New West senior was scammed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sergeant Justine Thom, Media Relations Officer for the New Westminster Police Department discusses the police forces new program to catch porch pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey votes to scrap transition to municipal police force Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke discusses why the city has decided to vote to scrap the transition from the Surrey RCMP to a municipal police force - Surrey Police Service. Would a municipal police force mitigate gang activity in Surrey? Gurpreet S. Sahota, Organizer for “Wake Up Surrey!” Advocacy Group and Owner of Chardi kala Punjabi newspaper discussing why a group of Surrey parents feel a municipal police force would do a better job within the community than the Surrey RCMP. Reeling in porch pirates with “bait packages”  Sergeant Justine Thom, Media Relations Officer for the New Westminster Police Department discusses the police forces new program to catch porch pirates. The art of connecting British Columbians through infrastructure Derek Hayes, well-known BC historian and author of Incredible Crossings: The History and Art of Bridges, Tunnels and Inland Ferries That Connect British Columbia, discusses his new book Supporting Western Food Banks with a month of Jolly Beer Adam Powell, Vice President of Operations at Original Joes and Hajirah Hussain Executive Director of the Richmond Food Bank Society discuss the Jolly Beer initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alliance for Extraterrestrial Diplomatic Contact (AEDC) is an international network of diplomats, politicians, government officials, experts in extraterrestrial affairs, and interested people, with the shared goal of welcoming extraterrestrial civilizations to establish diplomatic missions on our planet. Their overall mission? It's greeting extraterrestrial civilizations. Viedamour Elliot is the Media Relations Officer of the Alliance for Extraterrestrial Diplomatic Contact.

In this episode, WHO/Europe's Press and Media Relations Officer, Bhanu Bhatnagar, speaks with Professor Johan von Schreeb about his experience dealing with mass casualty incidents during times of war as well as his work with WHO to train health workers and specialists who may face such devastating and overwhelming situations.Show notes:The importance of mass casualty training in the context of the Ukraine war: Interview with Professor Johan von Schreeb: https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/health-emergencies/ukraine-emergency/news/news/2022/05/the-importance-of-mass-casualty-training-in-the-context-of-the-war-in-ukraine-an-interview-with-professor-johan-von-schreeb 

Ch. 1: Canada is expected to announce an end to pre-arrival COVID-19 testing for vaccinated travelers, two federal government sources told Global News. Guest: Natalie Preddie, Travel and lifestyle expert Ch. 2: North Vancouver RCMP is warning the public to be aware and vigilant about mail theft and tax scams targeting your personal information and savings. We get some advice from the North Van RCMP.  Guest: Sgt. Peter Devries, Media Relations Officer for the North Vancouver RCMP Ch. 3: Canada is scrapping its pre-arrival COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers, the federal government announced on Thursday. Starting April 1, vaccinated travellers won't need to track down a COVID-19 test in the last day before their vacation ends. So how excited is the tourism industry? Guest: Walt Judas, CEO of BC Tourism Association. Ch. 4: British Columbians show up to help whenever there is catastrophe. We saw it with the flooding and wildfires, and now folks here are eager to welcome displaced persons from Ukraine in our province. Guest: Contributor Raji Sohal interviewed Elvira Mruchkovska of Ukrainian Congress in B.C. Ch. 5: British Columbia's housing minister David Eby, says a new method for collecting data on homelessness is the first of its nature in Canada and will help BC tackle the issue. Guest: David Eby, BC Attorney General and Minister for Housing

Ch.1: More than 73% of Canadians have at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. However, there is still a growing number of people who are hesitant or don't want to get vaccinated. Guest: Dr. Sibo Chen, Assistant professor of Communications at Ryerson University. Ch.2: If you were around Metrotown last friday, you were probably in a scene of pandemonium as shoppers and commuters were evacuated due to reports of shots fired and a potential report of a pipe bomb. Guest: Cpl. Michael Kalanj, Media Relations Officer for the Burnaby RCMP. Ch.3: As COVID-19 cases rise within unvaccinated children in British Columbia, the province has taken steps to make sure that those in K-12 are safe in school.  Guest:  Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education Ch.4: The construction of the Coastal GasLink project is underway. However, protestors have established blockades to prevent construction from moving forward. Guest: Ellis Ross, Running for the BC Liberal Leadership, MLA for Skeena. Ch.5: As of September 29th, there have been 21 active cases of COVID-19 outbreaks in British Columbia long term care homes. Guest: Terry Lake, CEO of BC Care providers Association. Ch.6: A North Vancouver man has grown a giant… organic (no pesticides used) pumpkin named Neptune. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talked with Mike DeFina, Communications and Media Relations Officer at Animal Rescue League of Boston about how to care for your pets when the air quality gets as bad as it was yesterday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest is Major Natassia Cherne, Natassia is part of the Minot Air Force Base leadership, serving as the Chief of Public Affairs for two wings, the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing.Natassia has a variety of Public Relations experience. She has completed three deployments, one to Afghanistan on a Provincial Reconstruction Team, another as the Media Relations Officer for the Combined Air and Space Operations Center Weapons System in Qatar. She also had the opportunity to be Combat Camera Planner at the CENTCOM headquarters in Tampa, Florida. She also completed a three-year tour in Okinawa, Japan, as the Deputy Chief of Public Affairs.Today's topics include: The importance of the nonprofit sector engaging nontraditional people in leadership roles. The Honorary Commander Program and the benefits from more membership diversity. First Time Board Membership

Gia Moron, President of Women Grow. She oversees the company’s day-to-day operations and communications, education programming, and strategic partnerships. Prior to launching her PR firm and becoming President of Women Grow, she was a Media Relations Officer at the Goldman Sachs Group Inc. She is sharing what her role has been and continue to be in helping craft the blue print of what legalization of cannabis should look like for the NY state.   

Gia V Morón is the President for Women Grow. She oversees the company's day-to-day operations, internal and external communications, education programming, and strategic partnerships. She began working with Women Grow headquarters in January 2017 as Director of Communications, after transitioning from the Women Grow New York City market in 2016. With 25 years of experience in public relations, in 2012 Gia launched GVM Communications, Inc., a public relations, brand and business development firm. Her client base ranges from small to mid-sized businesses, non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs, authors and celebrity clients. Prior to launching her firm and working with Women Grow, she was a Media Relations Officer in the Corporate Communications department for fifteen years at the Goldman Sachs Group Inc. While at Goldman Sachs, Gia oversaw various business areas from Private Equity, Urban Investment, Investment Research and Technology to the firm's organizational focus on Corporate Engagement, Diversity, Recruiting, Human Resources and Corporate Services. Before joining Goldman Sachs, Gia was Director of Promotions and Publicity for six years at The Fremantle Corporation, an international television distribution and production company. Outside of her professional accomplishments, she continuously works with a number of non-profit organizations in New York City and mentors up-and-coming young women entrepreneurs across the country to South Africa. Gia currently resides in her hometown of Brooklyn, NY, with her daughter. To learn more about Women Grow visit https://womengrow.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cannabisdiversity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabisdiversity/support

We speak to Cst. Tania Visintn, Media Relations Officer from the Vancouver Police Department, about what transpired on Granville last night. Then, we ask you what should be done.  

Today's highlights:  Huge COVID-19 spike This is not good! Did you see Granville last night? It was a mess, and there seems to be no persuading these kids. 2030 Olympic bid Would you support another go at hosting an Olympic games? 2030 is on Vancouver's radar. NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Massive COVID-19 spike Adrian Dix had been warning people about 3 PM today. What's in store? Find out.  We also chat with host of the Super Awesome Science Show, Jason Tetro.  Chapter 2 Mayhem on Granville, what does the VPD have to say? We speak to Cst. Tania Visintn, Media Relations Officer from the Vancouver Police Department, about what transpired on Granville last night. Chapter 3 Mayor Kennedy Stewart chats with us about impending tax spike 12 percent?! How would you feel about this? Chapter 4 2030 Olympic bid in Vancouver Would you support another run at the Olympics? That idea is being proposed in council! Chapter 5 EYE ON OTTAWA: Taxpayer funded federal COVID furloughs  Ain't that a tongue twister?  Taxpayers have apparently shelled out a BILLION dollars for federal COVID furloughs!  We talk to Tom Korski about this, who is the managing editor for Blacklocks Reporter, independent newsroom in Ottawa.  ___________   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!  

Chapter 1: Violent crime up 5% in 2020 compared to 2019 as Vancouver reports three murders overnight  GUEST: Constable Tania Visentin, Media Relations Officer, Vancouver Police Department  Chapter 2: BC's Hospitality Industry in crisis, waiting for clarity on latest Public Health Orders  GUEST: Ian Tostenson, President/CEO BC Food and Restaurant Association  Chapter 3: Canada's top billionaires are $37 billion richer since start of the pandemic, CCPA report finds  GUEST: Alex Hemingway, economist and public finance analyst at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives's BC Office and lead author of the report Chapter 4: CCSA to Lead Update of Canada's Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines GUEST: Dr. Peter Butt, Associate Professor, Academic Family Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Chapter 5: B.C. unveils $1.5 billion recovery plan  GUEST: Ken Peacock, Vice President, BC Business Council

We're learning more now about an overnight joyride in Surrey. It happened around 2am. A bus driver was taking a washroom break, when a man hopped on board, stole the bus, and took off. Guest: Sgt. Clint Hampton, Sergeant and Media Relations Officer, Vancouver Police Department

Chapter 1 Hot question of the day It's @MikeSmythNews's Hot question of the day: The values of residential single-family homes in Greater Vancouver have fallen by as much as 15% in some areas, according to new B.C. Assessment figures. Which direction would you like to see property values go in, over the next five years? Increase in value 0-10% decrease 10-20% decrease Decrease more than 20% You can vote on Twitter at @CKNW.  You can also call the CKNW Buzz Line at (604) 331-BUZZ (2899) and leave your vote there! Chapter 2 B.C. Assessment figures for 2020 are now available online There's a very good chance the assessed value of your residential property is lower today than it was a year ago. Guest: Tom Davidoff, Economics professor at the UBC's Sauder School of Business Chapter 3 What are condo owners allowed to do and not do in B.C.? If you live in a condo and want to make some renovations, what does the law say about what you can and can't do, without running foul of strata bylaws? And how do you deal with noisy neighbours, and other issues that come with that kind of living? Guest: Tony Gioventu, Executive Director of the Condominium Home Owners Association of B.C. Chapter 4 Science with Simi! A new study finds that loss of sleep prematurely ages immune cells in the brain. And that can cause all sorts of cognitive problems - including dementia - as you get older. Simi Sara Show Contributor, Claire Allen, has more. Chapter 5 Man, 28, steals bus and goes on overnight joyride in Surrey We're learning more now about an overnight joyride in Surrey. It happened around 2am. A bus driver was taking a washroom break, when a man hopped on board, stole the bus, and took off. Guest: Sgt. Clint Hampton, Sergeant and Media Relations Officer, Vancouver Police Department Chapter 6 Weather Warnings In Effect Metro Vancouver isn't out of the woods yet with the tough weather conditions. Environment Canada is warning of heavy rain and possibly some wet snow set to drench the city today through Friday night. Areas expected to be hardest hit include the City of Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and the North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver. Guest: Ian Hardacre, AM730 Traffic Anchor Chapter 7 North Shore Rescue expands canine rescue team Let's talk about North Shore Rescue now, whose volunteers do such critical works helping people in dangerous situations. Rescue dogs are a big part of their team, and now they're expanding their canine unit. Ryan Morasiewicz from North Shore Rescue joined Mike Smyth on the show today to explain more. Guest: Ryan Morasiewicz, North Shore Rescue Chapter 8 Canada are through to the semi-finals of the World Juniors Canada is off to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship. Guest: Barry Deley, Global B.C. Sports Anchor Chapter 9 Why is there so much frustration at the political response to the bushfires in Australia? In Australia, the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, says his country's deadly bushfire crisis is likely to last for months.  Officials in the most populous state, New South Wales, have declared a state of emergency starting Friday.  Morrisson says there is a connection between climate change and natural disasters. Guest: Josh Bryant, Reporter for 2GB in Sydney

Gia Morón is the President of Women Grow, an international networking organization cultivating business leaders in the Cannabis industry. Helping women to not only create relationships, but also become educated and empowered in the space. She is the Founder of GVM Communications, a public relations, brand and business development firm. She started her career as the Director of Promotions and Publicity at The Fremantle Corporation. An international television distribution and production company. From there, Gia went on to become a Media Relations Officer in the Corporate Communications department at Goldman Sachs. Gia also works with NYC non-profit organizations and mentors up-and-coming young women entrepreneurs across the country and in South Africa. We speak about how the Cannabis industry is leading the way when it comes to women in leadership positions. Yet even those numbers are not strong enough. Now more than ever, women are defining their own spaces in the Cannabis industry and creating their own communities. This podcast is a great start for anyone who wants to learn more about the Cannabis community. Here is a list of resources that Gia mentions on the episode: Women Grow https://womengrow.com Supernova Women https://www.supernovawomen.com The NDICA http://thendica.org Industry Power Women https://www.facebook.com/PowerBlackBook Asian Americans in Cannabis http://www.asianamericansforcannabis.org Casa Verde https://www.casaverdecapital.com MedMen https://medmen.com Ellementa https://ellementa.com Minorities for Medical Marijuana https://minorities4medicalmarijuana.org Canna Gather https://www.cannagather.com On The Revel Gather https://www.ontherevel.com Minority Cannabis https://minoritycannabis.org NORML www.norml.org Drug Policy http://www.drugpolicy.org Americans for Safe Access https://www.safeaccessnow.org National Cannabis Industry Association https://thecannabisindustry.org Students for Sensible Drug Policies https://ssdp.org Cannabis Cultural Association https://www.cannacultural.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/DreamNation/support

Sargent Matt Bertram is a Media Relations Officer with the Peel Regional Police and clarifies some points in the tragic case of an 11-year old girl murdered by her father on February 14th.