Podcast appearances and mentions of mike farnworth

Is BC's Safe supply being diverted into the illegal drug trade? The Solicitor General, Mike Farnworth downplays the idea of ‘widespread' diversion. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What makes us want to swear? The origins of swearing are deeply rooted in human history and culture, reflecting the complex interplay between language, religion, and social norms.  Guest: Dr. Emma Byrne, Neuroscientist and Author of “Why Swearing is Good For You” Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: Harsh fines for parents dropping off kids Parents of students at a Kitsilano school are frustrated and angry that they are being ticketed by bylaw officers over parking illegally while dropping off their kids at school. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Is BC's Safe supply being diverted into the illegal drug trade? The Solicitor General, Mike Farnworth downplays the idea of ‘widespread' diversion. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Should Canada take a firmer stance against forced labour? Canada is facing calls to take a tougher stance against imports made through forced labor, particularly in light of recent investigative reports uncovering the involvement of North Korean workers in processing seafood for export. Guest: Lori Waller, Communications Officer for Above Ground (Human Rights and Corporate Accountability Project) Seg 5: How to avoid being swindled by mechanics AutoCate is a newly-launched membership-based platform founded by Stefanie Bruinsma, an engineer and mechanic graduate from the University of Waterloo.  Guest: Stephanie Bruinsma, Industry Engagement Manager for the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Engineering Research Office and Founder of AutoCate.ca Seg 6: Pet Week: What it's like to be an exotic pet owner When people say they have pets in the house, most would immediately think of a dog or cat, but there are a lot of other, more exotic pets that give people joy and companionship.  Guest: Bailey Darrah, Animal Wrangler and Educator at Hands On Exotics Seg 7: Does BC's recovery sector need more funding? The mental health and addictions minister of BC recently announced a significant investment of $117 million aimed at improving the quality of care provided at existing recovery and treatment centers across the province.  Guest: Susan Sanderson, Executive Director of the Realistic Success Recovery Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Mike Farnworth, B.C's Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey Mayor says SPS spending is out of control, and warns a double digit property tax increase is coming.  GUEST: Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey How is Translink operating in the snow? GUEST: Dan Mountain, Translink spokesperson Will Solicitor General Mike Farnworth bring down the hammer on Surrey City Council? GUEST: Mike Farnworth, B.C's Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General How does B.C's snow preparation efforts compare to other provinces? GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor & Talia Miller, Technical Producer What to expect in Metro Vancouver's snowy weather overnight GUEST: Kristi Gordon, Global BC Senior Meteorologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NDP government brings in long-awaited rules for drivers at Uber, Skip the Dishes and other gig economy roles - do they hit the mark? A new anti-racism hotline is set to go live three years after it was first promised. And a look-ahead to the BC NDP convention, one year before the election. Plus, Mike Farnworth suspends the Surrey police board, so is it clear sailing for a municipal force now?Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier of Framepoint Strategies, Allie Blades of Mash Strategies and Carlie Pochynok of Hill & Knowlton. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Seg 1: In 1905, George Cove developed solar panels that could offer a cleaner and more affordable alternative to household fossil fuels. But, just when his company was about to take off in 1909, Cove was mysteriously kidnapped, leading fossil fuel companies to take over.  Guest: Dr. Sugandha Srivastav, British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer in Environmental Economics at the University of Oxford Seg 2: UN experts have warned that Gaza is being "strangled" by Israel's weeklong siege and aerial bombardment. Now, concerns are growing that further escalation and a lack of safety for fleeing civilians could risk drawing regional foes into the long-running conflict. Guest: Crystal Goomansingh, Global News Europe Bureau Chief Seg 3: View From Victoria: Has the Surrey policing standoff come to an end? Mike Farnworth introduces legislation to make Surrey Policing Service the provider of policing services. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Buy now, pay later" is a relatively new financial technology that enables consumers to make immediate purchases and pay in installments at a later date.  Guest: Vivek Astvansh, Associate professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics at McGill University Seg 5: BC has introduced new legislation regulating short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb to improve the availability and affordability of long-term housing in the province. Guest: Dr. David Wachsmuth, Canada Research Chair in Urban Governance and Associate Professor at McGill University's School of Urban Planning Seg 6: The article underscores the challenges in discussing war with children and the need to shield them from the harsh realities of global conflicts by emphasizing the importance of preserving children's innocence.  Guest: Alex Kingsbury, Editor At Large for The New York Times Seg 7: The historical evolution of margarine in Canada is filled with debates, political opposition, and the federal ban on margarine, along with regional variations in provincial regulations and coloration policies Guest: Ryan Manucha, Lawyer and Author of "Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-ups: Canada's Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Public safety minister Mike Farnworth is bringing the hammer down on the Surrey Police decision.  Plus, how will this crackdown on Airbnb in BC impact the province? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Has the Surrey policing standoff come to an end?  Mike Farnworth introduces legislation to make Surrey Policing Service the provider of policing services.  We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: More on the neverending story of the Surrey Police transition. Mike Farnworth is blaming Surrey for dragging its feet and costing its municipality millions of dollars.  We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why are Canadians travelling south to Mexico to seek treatment for Lyme Disease? Guest: Lynora Saxinger, Professor of Infectuos Diseases, University of Alberta Seg 2: The NHL is getting itself into hot water again as it addresses the issues with teams celebrating different events and cultures in their communities. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: More on the neverending story of the Surrey Police transition. Mike Farnworth is blaming Surrey for dragging its feet and costing its municipality millions of dollars. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: High Five! The story of the man who's trying to five the whole world! Guest: Jamie Gill, Dude who is trying to high five the world. Seg 5: How retailers are feeling the pinch due to increasing costs and the inability to stop shoplifting. Guest: Michelle Wysylyshen, retail council of canada Seg 6: Could pay transparency lead to better raises and pay by employers? Guest: Anand Parsan, Actuary and Compensation Consultant, Ecker LTD. Seg 7: Footprints found in New Mexico could be signs of the oldest humans to ever exist. Guest: Dennis O'Rourker, Anthropology Department Chair, University of Kansas Seg 8: A newly discovered fossil of an 80 million year old reptile could be BC's new Fossil Emblem. Guest: Ronna Rae Leonard, NDP MLA for Courtney Comox, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final decision on Surrey policing  Mike Farnworth, B.C's Minister of Public Safety on the province's Surrey policing decision The Surrey police decision…what's next? Rob Gordon, Professor of Criminology at Simon Fraser University discusses what the future holds for policing in Surrey Political implications of the decision to proceed with the Surrey Police Service Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the implications of the province's decision to proceed with the Surrey Police Service Reacting to the decision on Surrey Police  Garry Begg, Surrey-Guildford MLA reacts to the province's Surrey policing decision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reactions are POURING in over Mike Farnworth's decision to stick with the Surrey Police force transition. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global BC Reporter based at the legislature  Guest: Mike Bose - Surrey City Councillor  Guest: Hamish Telford - Associate Professor of Political Science, University of the Fraser Valley Guest: Wally Oppal - Former Attorney General, Former Chair of the Surrey Police Transition Task Force

 Mike Farnworth, B.C's Minister of Public Safety on the province's Surrey policing decision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC's ports are paralyzed AGAIN! What happened?! Donald Trump is potentially facing MORE criminal charges. How did Trump react? Mike Farnworth is expected to deliver the final decision regarding the future of the Surrey police force. Which way will it go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Farnworth is set to announce the government's decision on policing in Surrey. The government hinted it could be a thumbs down on Surrey's plan to go back to RCMP. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey Police decision - A letter from Minister Mike Farnworth GUEST: Mike Farnworth, B.C's Solicitor General and Minister of Public Safety Carousel Theatre's drag camp faces hateful threats and harassment GUEST: Samantha Falk, spokesperson for the Carousel Theater Commenting on the latest letter in the ongoing Surrey Police situation GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter Abbotsford's Lonzo Road encampment to be replaced with a temporary shelter GUEST: Geri Mayer Judson, Show Contributor & Ross Siemens, Mayor of Abbotsford  The anti-trans tirade against a 9-year old at a Kelowna track meet GUEST: Kari Hall, mother of the 9-year old girl who was harassed Vancouver mayor Ken Sim's 3-3-3-1 permit process approved by City Council GUEST: Peter Meiszner, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Mike Farnworth, B.C's Solicitor General and Minister of Public Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did BC reach its Surrey policing verdict? Mike Farnworth, BC Minister of Public Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do personality tests work? Dr. René Mõttus, Professor of School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh What agreements did PSAC reach with the Treasury Board? Mackenzie Gray, Senior Correspondent for Global News National What initiated the Surrey policing debacle, and was it worth it? Doug McCallum, Former Mayor of Surrey Why the $150 million of funding should go to other cities in BC Daniel Fontaine, Councillor for the New West Progressives How did BC reach its Surrey policing verdict? Mike Farnworth, BC Minister of Public Safety Should BC make a more definitive verdict about policing in Surrey? Kevin Falcon, Leader of the Opposition for BC United How SFU broke two Charters by cancelling its Football Program Jim Mullin, President of Football Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety speaks on the decision behind today's Surrey police announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Farnworth is rumoured to be making the announcement on the decision on Surrey policing. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Falcon was on earlier to talk about drug decriminalization and how there may not have been enough safeguards in place to prevent more overdoses. MLA John Rustad had an interesting exchange with Mike Farnworth on the shortage of RCMP officers. Canada is investing $13 billion into an EV battery plant in Ontario. Is this a good use of our money? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics and much more.This week, it was 4/20 again — seriously — is this “protest” in a Vancouver city park about cannabis really necessary anymore or is it all smoke, no fire? And while we have you … in the park … if you plan to take a dip in a pool, make sure you are properly dressed. Yup, Vancouver gets all prudish about swimwear — it's 4/20 one day and 1820 the other. And while we await the weather for swimmers, the BC Legislature got the headlines for heated debates. The newly named BC United found their wedge issue -- and it's crime in BC. You know it worked because it got NDP's Mike Farnworth all riled up during the question period.All that and more on Unspunpodcast.com.Need to find the audio version, go to unspunpodcast.com or search for us on your favourite audio channel.-Need to reach out, email info@unspunpodcast.com-Stay updated! Jody Vance https://twitter.com/jodyvanceGeorge Affleck https://twitter.com/george_affleckUnSpun https://twitter.com/unspunpodcast-Interested in sponsoring? Email george@curvecommunications.com-Theme song: Piers AffleckProduced at: https://curvecommunications.com/

Mike Farnworth's comments on drug decriminalization caused quite a stir during question period. The federal workers strike continues. Could we see government intervention? Harry Bains says no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Farnworth is trying to turn the page on the public safety file and introduces an 'unexplained wealth' legislation. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Justice Minister is promising criminal code amendments as early as this spring leaving BC's Mike Farnworth and Niki Sharma satisfied at end of a good day in Ottawa. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Shirley Bond is going after public safety minister Mike Farnworth on the Surrey police debacle. You might have heard an ad playing on CKNW about David Eby's first 100 days as premier. That ad was paid for by YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Farnworth is demanding more information in an effort to settle the Surrey RCMP/Surrey police service dispute. Plus, Mike and Keith discuss a high school basketball team in Surrey that's been disqualified from playing over a technicality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Farnworth, Solicitor General, Minister of Public Safety and the Minister responsible for ICBC, discusses why the Province is asking ICBC to freeze basic insurance rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian debt payments climb at record pace as interest rates rise Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker and Founder of Butler Mortgage discusses rising Canadian debt payments in conjunction with rising interest rates BC's Friendship Society got a little too friendly with China Sam Cooper, Global News National Investigative Journalist provides the latest on RCMP investigating foreign interference from China. Will freezing insurance rates keep costs down in BC? Mike Farnworth, Solicitor General, Minister of Public Safety and the Minister responsible for ICBC, discusses why the Province is asking ICBC to freeze basic insurance rates. What is Stiff Person's Syndrome?  Dr. Katie Beadon, Co-Director of St. Paul's Immunotherapy in Neurology Clinic and Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC discusses Canadian pop star Celine Dion's 'Stiff Person Syndrome' diagnosis. Why is the ICBA offering a $100,000 reward for information about the violent attack on Coastal Translink Pipeline?  Chris Gardner, President and CEO, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association discusses why the ICBA is offering up a $100,000 reward for tips about the violent attack on the Coastal Translink Pipeline, earlier this year. Santa replaces milk and cookies with beer and bar food at SantaCon Benjamin Houston, Organizer of SantaCon describes what SantaCon is like in Vancouver! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can government funding fix BC's crime rate? Richard Zussman, Global News Reporter based in Legislature discusses Premier David Eby's announcement of more funding for public safety. Why is BC expanding its Speculation and Vacancy Tax? Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News discusses the expansion of BC's speculation and vacancy tax How can we save Nexus from its imminent demise? Nexus Line mayhem at the border. Len Saunders, Immigration Lawyer at Blaine Immigration explains. Plus your calls! Brazil vs. The World We mic'd up Leonardo Coehlo, Die-Hard Brazilian Soccer Fan from Rio De Janeiro and Tech Producer at CKNW, during Brazil's opening World Cup match against Serbia. Is $230 million enough to restore public safety in BC? Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of BC discusses the government's funding towards public safety How do school safe rooms support struggling students? Gillian Shaw, Co-Founder of Adopt-a-School and Director of The Vancouver Sun Children's Fund discusses the struggles some students face at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of BC discusses the government's funding towards public safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in Abbotsford will be better protected from flooding with more recovery work underway, including permanent Sumas Dike repairs and sediment removal for sites in the Fraser Valley.Emergency Management BC is providing more than $1.6 million for repairs to the dike through the Disaster Financial Assistance program. The repairs are expected to be complete by the end of November 2022.“We're very pleased that the City of Abbotsford, with the support of the Semá:th First Nation, is moving forward with permanent repairs to the Sumas Dike,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “We are encouraged by this collaborative work on solutions for flood mitigation in the Sumas Prairie, and we will continue to support this work as we move forward.”

Diving into Mike Farnworth's cautionary statement on the Surrey police force. Will Brenda Locke be able to reverse the transition? We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of  Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Inside Edmonton's Papal Mass: Pope Francis holds open-air public mass at Edmonton football stadium Erin Chalmers, Global News Edmonton brings us the latest from the public mass held by Pope Francis at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. BC's Public Safety Minister responds to the recent string of gun violence throughout the lower mainland & Vancouver Island Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth speaks on the recent string of shootings throughout the province. From bank robberies, to gang shootings, to targeted hits - What is the province doing to ensure the safety of British Columbians?  What motivates mass shooters? We dig into the psychology behind mass shootings with  Dr. Arie W. Kruglanski, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Maryland and Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society Alert Ready system designed to save lives; not possible for users to ‘opt out' of emergency alerts Yesterday afternoon, our show contributor Jawn Jang taught us a little bit on how Alert Ready is supposed to work.  He continues our learning lesson today, this time speaking with Alert Ready's Director of Public Alerting, Martin Belanger, on how the technology behind the system really operates. Can cities adapt to an era of extreme heat? Nadine Nakagawa, New Westminster City Councilor who serves on the Climate and Environment Task Force discusses whether cities not normally built for the public to live comfortably during extreme heat, can adapt to warmer summers.  Helping kids be kids through recreational therapy at Canuck Place Laura Fielding, Recreational Therapy Manager for Canuck Place discusses the importance of recreational therapies for children at Canuck Place. 

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, for a media availability regarding today's incidents in Langley and Langley Township.

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General reacts to the B.C. coroner's review of 2021 heat-related deaths  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Farnworth, BC NDP MLA for Port Coquitlam, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General discusses all things public safety, including catalytic converter thefts and the budge for the Vancouver Police. 

“By supporting debris removal, we are literally clearing the way for the rebuilding of Lytton to begin in a tangible way,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “We are doing everything possible to speed up the progress and support the community through the very challenging and ongoing task of rebuilding Lytton. This recovery is a partnership, and the Province continues to have the backs of the people of Lytton.”

Budget 2022 provides more than $2.1 billion to help people recover from the devastating floods and wildfires of last year and to better protect communities against future climate disasters.In response to the challenges that recent fires, flood and extreme heat have caused in British Columbia, the Province is working to build back better and make sure people and communities throughout B.C. are protected from future disasters.Listen to Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance; Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General; Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development; and George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, as they discuss budget 2022 and investments to fight climate change.

Mike Farnworth, Public Safety Minister discusses why he supports the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act and also discusses British Columbian now being able to renew their ICBC insurance online 

If you're planning a visit to the North Okanagan this weekend, you'll want to check that your plans are still able to go ahead. Public Safety Minister, Mike Farnworth, is telling visitors to avoid parts of that region in the coming days. Here's what he told reporters.

Chapter 1  Wildfires and more with B.C.'s Public Safety Minister Guest - Mike Farnworth - Solicitor General and Public Safety Minister Chapter 2  The Delta Variant Response in BC Guest - Shane Woodford - Independent journalist in Denmark gives his perspective on what's going on in British Columbia      Chapter 3  The Borders The U.S. Border officially opened yesterday to Americans heading south. But what is it like travelling here and back? Guest - Chris Daniels - Chief Reporter King 5 news Seattle Chapter 4  Wildfire Update Some weather on the weekend might have aided in the efforts to extinguish the fires in BC. We get an update from the provincial fire officer. Guest - Sarah Hall - Fire Information Officer Chapter 5  Heat wave is coming stay hydrated We all witnessed first hand the dangers of a heatwave so lets get prepared for the next one headed our way and stay hydrated. Guest - Alyssa Bouman -   Certified holistic nutritionist  

Top stories today:   Farnworth clarifies, again BC's Public Safety Minister has had the very fun job of continuously clarifying what restrictions that are currently in place, actually mean. He did it again, live on the show.   Strathcona encampment finally comes to an end And, by all accounts it went relatively smooth. We look back at this tent encampment journey in Vancouver, and whether or not this is truly the end.   Killing time How do you personally kill time during this frustrating period in history?   Much more in the full episode! _____________   NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  CHAPTERS Chapter 1Travel restrictions. More clarification needed?  Well, we had just the man for the job on the show today.   Mike Farnworth, BC's public safety minister.    Chapter 2 How do you kill time right now?    We chat with Andy Baryer, Master of various hobbies, and he's also a technology and DIY expert Speaking to us from Surrey Chapter 3 Dissecting Vancouver's homeless encampments now that they're (hopefully) over We walk back in time, over the past few years, around how we got to this point.    Chapter 4 After Strathcona decampment, what happens next? Tricia Barker, Park Board Commissioner, has some insight. Chapter 5 Restrictions apply to the double-vaccinated, why? Is this what the science suggests we stick to? Dr. Brian Conway has some suggestions as to the answer to this and more.    Chapter 6 The PNE yearning for Provincial support Mayor Kennedy Stewart held a virtual conference along with some members representing the PNE/Playland, on the dire need for financial support for one of the tourist hallmarks of this city.   We chat with Keith Baldrey, who is Global BC's legislative bureau chief now, but was once a carnie!   Chapter 7 Those signs along the sea2sky highway, how do you say them? Eric found out by speaking to Aaron Williams, a language project specialist at Squamish Nation Language and Culture Affairs _____________   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!

Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth speaks to Lynda about the new provincial travel restrictions Guest: Mike Farnworth - BC Public Safety Minister

On today's show: New study shows Canadians are feeling the isolation now more than ever! PNE is facing pushback for plans to open Playland We take your calls on how you feel about Playland opening One-on-one with Mike Farnworth!

Mike Farnworth has not been happy about the covidiots out there, and he's been the first one to call them out, sometimes very bluntly. What does he have to say about the Surrey party host who we spoke to earlier? 

Top stories today: Illegal nightclub host denies allegations, Public Safety Minister responds His name is Jegbefumere Albert and he is denying the allegations that have been leveled against him. He tells Lynda his side of the story. Later we hear from Mike Farnworth.  COVID-19 variants raising concerns around the Peace Arch Do we need more stringent protocols in place at the land borders between B.C. and the states?  Tent Cities to define the legacy of current Vancouver Mayor?  This is the opinion of George Affleck, who joins our show . Much more in the full episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Illegal nightclub host joins the show Jegbefumere Albert is the Surrey party host's name, and he suggests the allegations are completely untrue. He tells us his side of the story. Chapter 2 Frosty the snowman makes a February comeback? It's… cold.  Chapter 3 Public Safety Minister responds to illegal party  Mike Farnworth has not been happy about the covidiots out there, and he's been the first one to call them out, sometimes very bluntly. What does he have to say about the Surrey party host who we spoke to earlier?  Chapter 4 Peace Arch border crossing still causing concern Especially as there are heightened fears around the new COVID variants circulating around. Is it time for stronger restrictions at our land border?  We chat with Immigration Lawyer, Len Saunders. Chapter 5 Will Mayor Stewart be defined by the tent city encampments? Kennedy Stewart didn't necessarily inherit the easiest file when it comes to civic politics. He's had a plethora of issues to deal with.  George Affleck joins us to discuss his potential legacy. Chapter 6 What do you do if you run into your ex, on V-DAY!? The do's and don'ts when it comes to Valentine's Day etiquette. _____________   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!

Premier Horgan promised that bad actors would be punished for breaking protocol this holiday season. We chat with Mike Farnworth about how this might pan out. 

Today's highlights:  11 MILLION DOLLARS For two condemned SRO's. How do you feel having paid for this, as the taxpayer? We chat with a long time housing activist. COVID-19 holiday enforcement Would you call the police on your neighbour if they're celebrating irresponsibly?  Dr. Henry fatigue Dr. Bonnie Henry must have uttered the phrase ‘Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe' at least a hundred times this year.  That and more!  _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Vancouver paid a lot of money for some condemned SRO's 11 million dollars to be exact. And, technically it was you who paid for it! We chat with Wendy Pedersen, Community organizer and Director of the Downtown Eastside SRO Collaborative Society Chapter 2 COVID-19 enforcement for the holidays Premier John Horgan made it clear, if you're celebrating irresponsibly, there will be consequences.  Although, we've heard this dialogue before and there hasn't seemed to be many consequences.  We chat with Cpl Elenore Sturko Spokesperson for Surrey RCMP Chapter 3 Getting tired of the ‘be safe' mantra? Dr. Henry has remained steadfast in her approach to appealing to British Columbians about COVID-19. However, has this gone on for too long? Should there have been, or still be a shakeup of some sort? We chat with crisis communications expert, Alex Shiff.  Chapter 4 Homeless for the Holidays: Domestic Abuse and Homelessness It might seem obvious, but there's a link between domestic abuse and homelessness, that is seemingly hidden in plain sight. That's because this group represents the invisible homeless population. Angela Marie MacDougall, Executive Director of the Battered Women's Support Services, details this link, and why we're still so badly failing this vulnerable population. Chapter 5 A chat with the public safety minister about holiday enforcement Premier Horgan promised that bad actors would be punished for breaking protocol this holiday season. We chat with Mike Farnworth about how this might pan out.  _____________     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!