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In this bittersweet finale of "When Life Gives You Parkinson's," we reflect on the incredible journey we've shared over 124 episodes. From the very first episode to this one, we've laughed, cried, and learned together. Countless guests have graced our show, sharing their stories, insights, and expertise, making each episode a treasure trove of knowledge and connection. Hosts Larry and Rebecca take a moment to express gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the success of the podcast. Whether you've been a guest, a listener, or a supporter, your presence has made a difference. Through the highs and lows, the triumphs and challenges, we've built a community bound by a shared mission: to raise awareness, offer support, and ultimately find a cure for Parkinson's disease. As we bid farewell to "When Life Gives You Parkinson's," we carry with us the memories, the laughter, and the friendships forged along the way. Thank you, everyone, for being part of this incredible journey. Though this may be the final episode, the impact of our collective efforts will continue to resonate far beyond the confines of this podcast. From all of us at "When Life Gives You Parkinson's," thank you, and be well. EMAIL US: Larry@PDAvengers.com JOIN PD AVENGERS: www.pdavengers.com Thanks to Rebecca Gifford, Niki Reitmayer, Chris Duncombe, Dila Velazquez, Rob Johnson, Greg Schott, and Corus Entertain. Special thanks to Parkinson Canada who has been there supporting the podcast since the beginning.

A conversation with Niki Reitmayer, CKNW's on-air host and contributor who will be leaving the station at the end of December. RUOK with Nintendo 64 shooter games? Janet Brown (CKNW senior reporter) shares her perception on shutting down minor hockey And, another week of learning Portuguese with tech producer Leonardo Coelho HEY, DO YOU LIKE PODCASTS? Why not subscribe to ours?find it on Apple, Google, Spotify & Tune In.

On today's episode: -Two Canadian universities have united to provide a strategic roadmap to support the ailing dairy sector in Canada. Guest: Sylvain Charlebois, Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University -The 1984 cold case murder of Christine Jessop has been solved. Guy Paul Morin was convicted of the heinous crime - but it was a crime he never committed. The real killer has now been found thanks to the assistance of DNA evidence. However, this man, Calvin Hoover, died in 2015. Global News Toronto reporter Caryn Lieberman has this report. -Global News reporter Jeff Semple has found the answers to a series of questions from viewers and listeners across the country, all pertaining to the latest info we know about COVID-19. He had a chance to speak to our Niki Reitmayer. -Many small businesses are having trouble qualifying for the grants being offered to them by the government, notes the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia.  Guest: Vivek Sharma, TIABC Vice Chair -Laurie Throness resigns after birth control comments Guest: Jas Johal, BC Liberal candidate for Richmond-Queensborough -Vancouver Giants will hit the ice again but things will be a bit different when the team steps out on the ice. Guest: Dan O'Connor, Director of Media Relations/Play-By-Play Broadcaster

-Proof that physical human evolution is continuing can be found within our arms! Niki Reitmayer spoke to Dr. Teghan Lucas from Flinders University in South Australia. She is an adjunct lecturer in the Dept. of Archeology who specializes in human evolution, human anatomy, and forensic anthropology. -What odd dishes are tradition at your family's Thanksgiving dinner? -The federal government is trying to keep a lid on the details of an RCMP raid in Montreal two years ago.  The company subject to that search has connections to China, Global News investigative journalist Sam cooper joins us to talk about what else we know at this point.  -A new program is now available for businesses struggling with rent payments.  The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy is intended to run until June, and replaces the previous benefit which was paid to landlords instead of tenants.  -On the B.C. election trail, the NDP are maintaining a big lead in the polls ahead of the leaders' debate. -We were talking about rental agreements that forbid pet ownership last week because the SPCA said it's actually the number one reason people give up their pets.  It would come down to the province to change that, but what ARE the party positions when it comes to pet ownership and animal rights? -Lacklustre apologies aren't doing much to stem the tide of controversy around sexist comments Liberal MLA Jane Thornthwaite made about NDP MLA Bowinn Ma.

-More disturbing records getting set south of the border when it comes to the coronavirus.  Daily case numbers are hitting levels they haven't seen since August and hospitalizations in the midwest are reaching new record levels every day.  Guest: Jennifer Johnson, Global News Washington Correspondent. -On October 7, the Canadian Government announced details about which single-use plastics will be covered by a national ban coming into effect in 2021. Ocean Wise was a key collaborator in the creation of the Government's plastics ban policy.  Laura Hardman, Manager of the Plastics Program at Ocean Wise, spoke to our Niki Reitmayer. -Video of Liberal MLA Jane Thornthwaite making sexist comments about a rival MLA at a BC Liberal event got a lot of traction on social media over the weekend.  Mo Amir does commentaries here at CKNW and he also hosts the podcast Vancolour. He was the one who actually posted the video footage on Twitter, and he joins us now to talk about what's happened since then.  Guest:  Mo Amir, CKNW commentator, host of the Vancolour Podcast. -We've been asked to keep our Thanksgiving celebrations small this year, but over in Ontario they're going even further.  Guest: Marianne Dimain, Global News Morning reporter in Toronto. -A charity that assists Vancouver's homeless by providing them with haircuts has been given a breath of new life after being forced to shut down operations due to the pandemic.  Niki Reitmayer spoke to Alysha Osborne, founder of 2 Paycheques Away. -A find in Vancouver over the weekend as actor Jon Cryer lost, then found, his wedding ring in pouring rain on the seawall. Guest: Chris Turner, ring finders. -A broadcasting titan has decided to take a step back from work after more than four decades.  Spice Radio founder and president Shushma Datt has had an enormous impact on the industry, on the community, and on the future of so many aspiring broadcasters.  Guest: Shushma Datt, President and Founder of Spice Radio.

Chapter 1: A more measured debate last night between US vice-presidential candidates Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Kamala Harris.  Guest: Jennifer Johnson, Global News Washington Correspondent. Chapter 2: We've recovered a ton of the jobs that were lost at the beginning of the pandemic, but it's going to be harder to recover a lot of the jobs that haven't returned yet.  The September Labour Force Survey will come out tomorrow morning and shed more light on where we're at, Indeed Hiring Lab economist Brendon Bernard joins us with a preview. Guest: Brendon Bernard, Economist with Indeed.ca Chapter 3: What is going on with hockey? Gary Bettman suggests that the new season could start on January 1st.  What about the IIHF World Juniors? We found out last month that will be held in the bubble in Edmonton. Chapter 4: They're calling it the most accessible building in Canada!  The Wavefront Centre just opened on Quebec Street in Vancouver, Wavefront CEO Christopher Sutton joins us to talk about what sets this building apart.  Guest: Christopher Sutton, Wavefront CEO. Chapter 5: Vancouver city council will hold a special meeting this morning at 9:30, and they're going to be voting on whether to spend $30 million acquiring housing to address homelessness.  Guest: Rebeccah Bligh, Vancouver City Councillor. Chapter 6: Tony Keddie is an Assistant Professor of Early Christian History and Literature at UBC. He is also the author of the new book Republican Jesus: How the Right Has Rewritten the Gospels. Tony spoke to our Niki Reitmayer about what's in his new book. Chapter 7: The next time you're looking for a six-pack of your favourite brew, you might have to get it in bottles.  Beer makers are struggling to get enough aluminum cans to keep up with demand, Beer Canada president Luke Chapman joins us to explain why.  Guest: Luke Chapman, Beer Canada president. Chapter 8: The pandemic has kept a lot of people from their annual trip to Hawaii, but for immigrants set to start a new life in Canada, it's changed everything.  Guest: Brian Hill, Global News Investigative Journalist

Chapter 1: President Donald Trump is out of hospital but still recovering from COVID-19. The number of prominent figures in Washington who have tested positive has continued to increase. Chapter 2: A massive Canadian diamond just sold at auction for $20-point-9 million dollars. The flawless diamond is a 102.39-carat oval which was mined in Ontario and cut from an even larger rough diamond. The buyer is a man in Japan who, after purchasing it, named it “Maiko Star” after his second daughter. Chapter 3: A total of 59 ancient Egyptian coffins have been unearthed. But is this really the year we want to be digging up nearly 60 mummies and risking the mega curse that could go along with it? Niki Reitmayer reports. Chapter 4: The SPCA says ‘no-pet' clauses are the most common reason people have to give up pets, but a motion going to Vancouver city council tonight might be a step towards ending the policy. Guest:  Pete Fry, Vancouver City Councillor. Chapter 5: Almost a thousand parents in West Vancouver have signed an open letter to provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, and they're asking for more transparency around exposure notifications. Guest:  Teri Mooring, BCTF President. Chapter 6: New poll numbers out this morning and NDP leader John Horgan must love what he's seeing.  Richard Zussman joins us again from Victoria.  Guest: Richard Zussman, Global News Victoria Chapter 7: Let's talk about a new TV series starting Thursday. Big Timber is about a family sawmill on Vancouver Island, and it's a really interesting look behind the scenes of working in this kind of operation. Guest: Kevin Wenstob and Sarah Fleming

Chapter 1: US President Donald Trump just days after the presidential debate with democratic nominee Joe Biden has tweeted that both he and the first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID. Guest: Leonard Steinhorn, CBS correspondent Chapter 2: At least one person has died after being swept up in the Capilano River Thursday afternoon in North Vancouver.  BC Emergency Health Services said it was called at 1:49 p.m. following reports of people being caught up in fast-moving water after the Cleveland Dam was opened. Chapter 3: A Supreme Court judge has ruled that work must begin to fix a leaky condo building in Coquitlam. The 40-unit building on Cochrane Ave is 28-years old and the leaky foundation has made it unlivable for Barry David, who along with his wife, took the strata council to court. Now the owners of the building will each need to pay a special levy of $1-hundred thousand dollars each to have the work done.  Guest: Niki Reitmayer, CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 4: Calling an election during a pandemic will inhibit important aspects of the democratic process, wrote John Weston in his recent column for the Squamish Chief. Niki Reitmayer had a chance to speak to Weston, who is the former MLA for West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast, Sea to Sky Country. Chapter 5: One person is dead and an investigation is underway after water was released from the Cleveland Dam without warning yesterday afternoon.  Keifer Baker was fishing below the dam with two of his cousins when the water was released, he joins us now. Guest: Keifer Baker, almost caught in wash. Chapter 6: US President Donald Trump is reporting that he has tested positive for COVID-19.  The news came in a tweet late last night, Global News Washington Correspondent Reggie Cecchini joins us with more.  Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Chapter 7: The Department of Fisheries has some explaining to do.  Conservation groups are furious the department ignored sea lice when studying the impact of salmon farms on the wild population.  Jay Ritchlin is the David Suzuki Foundation's director general for BC, he joins us to explain. Guest: Jay Ritchlin, David Suzuki Foundation Director General, B.C. and Western Region Chapter 8: Mohammad Rashead thought it was going to be a typical day driving his taxi around Victoria. What he wasn't expecting was to pick up 56-year old Scott Jones - a warrant sex offender. But when he recognized who the man in his taxi was, he managed to call the police. His taxi window was damaged in the arrest, which has put him out of work until it can be repaired. But Mohammad said it was worth it. Guest: Bowen Osoko, Victoria Police spokesperson Chapter 9: We just wrapped up our annual series on CKNW called Where we Live.  Well that's the theme of the book Vancouver Exposed, which is filled with fascinating information about...where we live!  The author of Vancouver Exposed, Eve Lazarus, joins us to talk about putting it all together. Guest: Eve Lazarus, author.

Chapter 1: That's Quebec Premier François Legault after the province announced over 700 new cases of COVID yesterday.  They're cracking down big time, Global News reporter Brayden Jagger-Haines joins us from Montreal this morning with more on new health measures coming into effect Thursday. Guest: Brayden Jagger-Haines, Global News reporter in Montreal. Chapter 2: Tonight at 6 p.m., the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Guest: Bruce Heyman, Former US Ambassador to Canada, co author ofThe Art of Diplomacy: Strengthening the Canada US relationship in times of uncertainty. Chapter 3: Today is World Heart Day - a day that serves as a reminder that cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death on the planet; but #2 in Canada after cancer.  Niki Reitmayer checked in with Scott Lear, a professor in the faculty of Health Sciences at SFU. She asked him: what is the most common cause of heart disease? Chapter 4: Starting tomorrow, passengers on BC Ferries will no longer be allowed to remain in their vehicles on closed decks.  An exemption from Transport Canada is expiring, despite the efforts of the provincial government.  BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall is on the line to explain what will change.  Guest: Deborah Marshall, BC Ferries. Chapter 5: John Horgan has called a provincial election!  Is he confident in the NDP's ability for re-election and what will he and the party be campaigning on? Guest: John Horgan, leader of the BC NDP. Chapter 6: The Green Party has a new leader in BC and she joins the show to respond to John Horgan and give her reasons why a Green vote is the way to go in the upcoming provincial election. Guest: Sonia Furstenau, Green Party Leader. Chapter 7: If you missed our conversation with NDP leader John Horgan you can find that on the Mornings with Simi podcast after the show.  New polling on the provincial leadership race commissioned by Global News, we're joined by IPSOS public affairs senior vice president Kyle Braid to break that down.  Guest: Kyle Braid, IPSOS Senior Vice President. Chapter 8: Liberal MLA Jas Johal joins us to talk about what putting the provincial sales tax on pause would accomplish, and weigh in on our interview with NDP leader John Horgan earlier in the show. Guest: Jas Johal, Liberal MLA for Richmond-Queensborough Chapter 9: Even though we hammer the message home every election, the percentage of people who vote in provincial elections has dropped to just over 60 per cent.  Well Girl Guides is encouraging parents to make voting a family activity this time around. Girl Guides provincial commissioner Diamond Isinger joins us with more. Guest: Diamond Isinger, Girl Guides Provincial Commissioner.

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Chapter 1: Justin Trudeau and his ministers are hunkering down for a second day at their cabinet retreat in Ottawa.  They are planning a path forward with a throne speech to deliver in just over a week's time. Guest: Abigail Bimman, Global National Ottawa Correspondent Chapter 2: Heading back-to-school during the pandemic has been an ongoing conversation here in Canada...and of course, it's been a big topic of discussion down in the US. In a country where the virus is so much worse, how is America coping with sending kids back to school? CBS correspondent Jim Krasula spoke to Niki Reitmayer about what is going on south of the border. Chapter 3: You definitely know Nigel Howard from Dr. Bonnie Henry's press conferences. He is BC's most famous ASL interpreter...and he is now teaching UBC's first accredited ASL course.  Niki spoke to Nigel via ASL interpreter Debra Russel Chapter 4: This past weekend was the first weekend since new COVID rules came into effect, stating that bars must stop serving alcohol by 10am. Some bars are thus reporting they lost up to 50% of their already reduced revenue this weekend.  Guest: Pete Fry, Vancouver City Councillor  Chapter 5: Yesterday, Mayor Stewart announced a new housing plan to develop affordable homes in the city of Vancouver. But will it work...and what is defined as “affordable”?  Guest: Kennedy Stewart, Mayor of Vancouver Chapter 6: Crews are still sorting through the aftermath of Sunday night's pier fire in New Westminster. Now that the flames are out, officials can assess the damage.  Guest: Jonathan Cote, New West Mayor Chapter 7: Meet the new BC Green Party leader: Sonia Furstenau. It was a battle between three candidates - Kim Darwin went out in the first round of voting. Furstenau, the MLA for Cowichan Valley, beat Cam Brewer in the second round of the ranked ballot election. She had 2,428 votes to Brewer's 2,127. Guest: Sonia Furstenau, BC Green Party leader

Chapter 1: Canada secures 2 new deals for possible COVID-19 vaccines Guest: Mike Le Couteur, Global National Parliamentary Correspondent. Chapter 2: Hotel staff, airline employees, and people who work in tourism still don't know when their industries will return to normal.  We know income inequality is already a struggle in Canada but what's it going to look like a few months or even years down the road when the full effects of these prolonged layoffs are felt? Guest: Lars Osberg, Economics Professor at Dalhousie University specializing in income and wealth distribution. Chapter 3: It's that time of year again - corn mazes are opening for the season today. But how will this traditional fall pastime change because of COVID-19? Niki Reitmayer spoke to Mike Bose, owner of Bose Farm Corn Maze in Surrey off 64th Ave and 156th St. Chapter 4: If you're looking for a way to talk to your kids about COVID-19, there's a book by Kamloops writer, artist, and mom Susan Mark you might want to check out.  Susan joins us to talk about her second book for helping kids navigate the pandemic: ‘Safe at School'. Guest: Susan Mark, writer, artist, mom. Chapter 5: Simon Fraser University has a new president - Joy Johnson. She starts her new role under very unusual circumstances. What does SFU have planned for the return to classes next week?  Guest: Joy Johnson, SFU President Chapter 6: Greater Vancouver Board of Trade release economic recovery plan. Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, member of the Premier's Economic Recovery Task Force. Chapter 7: Chances are you have a neighbourhood cat you see wandering around once in a while, well the Stewardship Centre for BC is trying to figure out how many there are and where they like to wander.  Guest: Jaylen Bastos, lead investigator

Chapter 1: Some welcome rain here in Vancouver last night but what's happening in the Okanagan where that massive wildfire south of Penticton has thousands on evacuation alert? Guest: Neetu Garcha, Global News Reporter Chapter 2: We learned that Joseph Gosnell died of cancer from a statement earlier this week and we need to take a moment here to talk about the legacy of the man who helped chart a path to self governance for the Nisga'a Nation.  Guest: Eva Clayton, President of the Nisga'a Nation Chapter 3: The audacity of some people! Niki shares the story of an American man who was given a $1,200 fine in Banff for violating quarantine rules. The next day he was spotted at a tourist spot charged under the federal Quarantine Act. Guest: Niki Reitmayer, CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 4: The Democratic National Convention wrapped up yesterday with Joe Biden officially accepting the nomination to run against President Donald Trump in November.  Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Chapter 5: When was the last time that you went to a movie theatre? Today Cineplex will reopen 164 theatres across Canada.  Niki Reitmayer spoke to Daniel Segiun, senior vice president of national operations.  Chapter 6: Ballots for the Conservative leadership race are due today at 2 p.m. our time and we're expecting to find out who will replace Andrew Scheer by Sunday night.  Guest: Jenni Byrne, founder of Jenni Byrne and Associates consulting group and former campaign manager for Stephen Harper. Chapter 7: We've heard repeatedly that no one has caught COVID-19 on a flight but infectious disease experts who spoke to Global News say they don't plan to get on a plane anytime soon unless it's absolutely necessary.  Guest: Brian Hill, Global News Reporter Chapter 8: PNE Drive Thru Fair this weekend Guest: Shelley Frost, President and CEO, Pacific National Exhibition. Chapter 9: Airlines want a support plan from the federal government as they report a drop in profits of over 90 percent from the pandemic.  They essentially want some commitment to reducing restrictions on international flights to places where the pandemic is under control  Guest: Mike McNaney, President and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada.

Chapter 1: A temporary exhibit that aims to tell the story of Chinese Canadians in Vancouver will be opening to the public Saturday, Aug. 15. Called “A Seat at the Table”, it will explore Chinese food and culture and is a preview of what the Chinese Canadian Museum hopes to accomplish.  Niki Reitmayer spoke with Grace Wong, Co-Chair of the Chinese-Canada Museum Society of British Columbia. Chapter 2: We were talking about that big uptick in condo sales in the Okanagan on Wednesday but here in Vancouver things are a little bit different.  Guest: Dane Eitel, founder of Eitel Insights. Chapter 3: A video surfaced of people dancing at Levels Nightclub last Thursday - a violation of the latest COVID rules. What should be done as cases rise amongst young people? Guest: Niki Reitmayer, CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 4: The back to school plan has changed a few times already and it's likely we're going to see more changes before September 10th when kids are supposed to return to class. Stacey Wakeline is the founder of Safe September BC and they held a protest by Health Minister Adrian Dix' office yesterday because they're not happy with the plan in place right now. Guest:  Stacey Wakeline, founder of Safe September BC. Chapter 5: Health minister Adrian Dix is taking particular aim at parties happening in banquet halls. So what are people that operate these halls trying to deal with right now? We have two guests this morning who are here to talk about that.  Guest: Sukh Mann, owner of Crown Palace Banquet Hall in Surrey.  Guest: Micheal Ghirra, Food & Beverage Manager at Riverside Banquet Halls in Richmond.  Chapter 6: The Richmond Night Market was a really fun summer tradition that might not be coming back again if they can't qualify for government aid.  Founder Raymond Cheung joins us to talk about the bleak year they're facing and whether they can survive without opening soon.  Guest: Raymond Cheung, founder of the Richmond Night Market. Chapter 7: The province has announced they're doubling the number of youth addiction treatment beds over the next few years.  Mental Health and Addictions minister Judy Darcy joins us to talk about the demand for these spaces and how they're addressing the spike in opioid overdose deaths since the pandemic began.  Guest: Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, MLA for News Westminster.

Chapter 1: A new report from Deloitte pulls from the recessions in 1990 and 2008 to look at what the lasting impact of the pandemic will be on the people who were hit the hardest.  Matt Laberge is the senior manager of economic advisory at Deloitte Canada and he joins me now to talk about what they found.  Guest: Matt Laberge, Senior Manager, Economic Advisory at Deloitte Canada. Chapter 2: What have your experiences been with contact tracing at restaurants?  Guest: Niki Reitmayer Chapter 3: Massive cost overruns at Site C are being blamed on the pandemic, but the project is also facing issues with the structure of the site they're working on.  Guest: Erik Eberhardt, Director of the Geological Engineering program at UBC. Chapter 4: Does this deal make you more confident to travel? Emirates - who are continually rated as the top airline in the world - are trying to encourage travel by offering to pay for your medical costs, quarantine costs, and even the cost of your funeral if you die! Guest: Niki Reitmayer Chapter 5: Bard on the Beach is back...kinda. If you love the performing arts, then check out Bard Beyond the Beach. This new website features lots of great content from the performers that you've come to love from Vancouver's annual Shakespeare event. Featuring, of course, Christopher Gaze (Founding Artistic Director of Bard on the Beach) who spoke to our Niki Reitmayer about this new online initiative. Chapter 6: With most live concerts cancelled, artists and venues are both struggling to survive.  Well the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney on Vancouver Island is getting creative with an approach that might serve as a roadmap for other venues in the same position. Guest: Brad Edgett, executive director of the Mary Winspear Centre

Chapter 1: After hearing testimony from the founders of the WE Charity, the finance committee will get to take their shot at the prime minister today.  Guest: Abigail Bimman, Global National Ottawa Correspondent. Chapter 2: If you're a small business owner this is likely just confirming your suspicions, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says over 20,000 small businesses in BC are at risk of closure right now, and thousands are already at the brink.  Guest: Dan Kelly, President and CEO at the CFIB. Chapter 3: Nickel is a critical component in electric vehicles, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he's looking for a carbon neutral supplier as global demand increases.  Niki Reitmayer had an opportunity to speak with the head of Canada Nickel, Mark Selby, about their plans to provide just that. Chapter 4: It can be hard to figure out why some relationships work and others don't.  At least for humans.  Researchers at the Western University in London, Ontario teamed up with relationship researchers around the world to apply machine learning to the massive data cache they collected. Chapter 5: School will return in the fall but organized sports will be on hold. Guest:  Jordan Abney, Executive Director of BC School Sports. Chapter 6: The Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is confident that school reopening won't lead to massive outbreaks in the fall.  Education minister Rob Fleming joins us to talk in more detail about plans to get kids back into the classroom in a little over a month.  Guest: Rob Fleming, Provincial Education Minister. Chapter 7: Temperature checks at airports begin today, mandated by Transport Canada.  What does this mean when you're thinking of getting on a flight, and whether this might help quell some of the fears we've seen after cases where people on flights later tested positive for COVID-19.  Guest: Claire Newell, president of Travel Best Bets. Chapter 8: Last December we learned 15 million people's health data was compromised in an attack on LifeLabs. The medical lab chain is now going to court to block privacy officers in BC and Ontario from investigating the full extent of this. Guest:  Ann Cavoukian, Executive Director of the Global Privacy & Security  by Design Centre.

Chapter 1: There has been an interesting twist in the WE Charity scandal involving the prime minister and his finance minister Guest: Stewart Bell, Global News Investigative Journalist Chapter 2: Scientists and researchers in this province have been working for decades to try to control invasive pests that can destroy a whole range of plants and trees. Niki Reitmayer spoke to UBC Faculty of Forestry professor Richard Hamelin, who specializes in forest pathology. He helped design a system for rapid DNA detection in the field that can identify pests without that information having to be sent - sometimes hundreds of kilometres - back to a laboratory. This should be a big help in combating destructive species like the Asian Gypsy Moth Chapter 3: To help people stay active and safe in six of B.C.'s most popular provincial parks, the government is introducing a new, free day-use pass pilot program. Beginning Monday, July 27, 2020, people can get a free BC Parks day-use pass and visit certain areas in six of the busiest parks Chapter 4: Most Canadians support border closures that have been restricting travel between Canada and the US. However, should there be an exception made for residents in Point Roberts? Our neighbours in this small enclave - named the safest place in America to be during the COVID-19 pandemic - have found themselves struggling to cope with isolation.  Guest: Christopher Carleton, Point Roberts Fire Chief (Watcom County Fire District 5) Chapter 5: Well everyone is wondering what's going to happen when school starts in September, and a lack of any kind of national framework for childcare has experts and researchers concerned.  Guest: Monica Lysak, Professor in the Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies at Sheridan College. Chapter 6: Province concludes economic recovery consultations.  The provincial government has been consulting with members of the business community on what they need to recover from the pandemic.  Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, part of the Premier's Economic Recovery Task Force. Chapter 7: Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says that bylaw officers have the authority to step in if people are flagrantly violating the health measures she's prescribed, but everyone has seen the drum circle at third beach earlier this week that brought hundreds of people into really close contact.  So why isn't anything being done, and what exactly is on the table in terms of what CAN be done.  Guest: Sarah Leamon, Founder of the Sarah Leamon Law Group

Chapter 1: Another day another development on the WE charity story out of Ottawa. Guest: Abigail Bimman, Global National Ottawa Correspondent. Chapter 2: We're seeing a really troubling spike in the number of cases of COVID-19 among young people.  Guest: Art Poon, Associate Professor in Virus Evolution and Bioinformatics at Western University. Chapter 3: Look up into the night sky this evening and you may catch a glimpse of Comet NEOWISE. It may be your only chance to see it for the next 6-thousand 8-hundred years. Niki Reitmayer why this comet has so many stargazing and scientists talking. Chapter 4: We keep hearing about more cases of COVID-19 exposure in restaurants and bars, even though so many of them are bending over backwards to keep guests safe.  Guest: Jeff Guignard, Alliance of Beverage Serving Licensees. Chapter 5: There's now over 60 cases of COVID-19 connected to exposures in Kelowna earlier this month.  We're seeing some businesses in the community actually close their doors again, the last thing they want to be doing as the industry continues to struggle. Guest: Colin Basran, Kelowna Mayor Chapter 6: Everyone is still learning how to navigate reopening their industry and bars and restaurants have unfortunately found themselves in the spotlight.  Ian Tostenson is the president and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association, he's on the line with us to talk about the challenges they're facing as we continue to see warnings about people getting exposed to the virus while they're out to eat.  Guest: Ian Tostenson, President/CEO BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association. Chapter 7: Pay attention to this if you're someone hoping to visit a loved one in a care home.  SafeCareBC is offering online orientation to help people become what they're calling “covid competent”. Guest: Jen Lyle, SafeCareBC CEO. Chapter 8: WorkSafeBC say they've found over 300 violations of safety plans in over 10,000 inspections. Guest: Al Johnson, head of Prevention Services at WorkSafeBC.

Chapter 1: Protesters and police faced off in Portland over the weekend.  The Black Lives Matter protesters have been active for almost two months, CBS law enforcement and security analyst joins us to talk about this latest clash.  Guest: Paul Viollis, Law Enforcement and Security Analyst with CBS. Chapter 2: Even though we are in Phase 3, the government's messaging on taking personal safety precautions has not changed. As Dr Bonnie Henry said in her Friday press conference, we should still be wearing masks, particularly in situations where there is an increased risk of exposure. Chapter 3: Both landlords and tenants are concerned about the future as eviction protections and rent deferrals start winding down.  This of course despite the fact unemployment is at 13% and people in tourism and hospitality still don't know what the coming months and years will mean for their industries. Guest: Mazdak Gharibnavaz, steering committee member of the Vancouver Tenants Union. Chapter 4: “Few faces in large spaces” has been one of the catchphrases Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has been using for months, but there's some places where you can't do that - like public transit.  Guest:  Ben Murphy, TransLink spokesperson. Chapter 5: We've been talking about how people don't seem to be following the physical distancing and other preventative measures prescribed by health authorities, even though we've seen a devastating outbreak in Kelowna recently.  Guest: Steven Taylor, UBC professor in the department of psychiatry, author of The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the Next Global Outbreak of Infectious Disease Chapter 6: Lets catch up now with a woman we previously spoke to on our program. Do you remember Val Brandt? She started a petition to have the Jubilee Fountain in Lost Lagoon renamed after Dr. Bonnie Henry. She said that after her interview aired on CKNW, she saw an increase in support for her petition. So where does the idea stand now? Well our Niki Reitmayer caught up with Val, who started the conversation by reminding us what first inspired this idea. Chapter 7: Promising results for a COVID-19 vaccine developed in the UK.  Jason Tetro has worked to combat infectious disease before, including the SARS epidemic. He joins us to talk about what we can learn from the results of this vaccine trial that were just announced this morning.  Guest: Jason Tetro, infectious disease expert and host of the Super Awesome Science Show podcast.

Chapter 1: The manhunt in Quebec continues this morning, but the tone of the search is shifting to a more subdued grind.  Guest: Mike Armstrong, Global News National reporter. Chapter 2: Niki is live at Strathcona Park this morning after last night's Park Board meeting on overnight camping in parks.  Take a listen to some of the people who were against the bylaw, from the perspective of being advocates for the homeless. Chapter 3: Talking about higher prices at the grocery store that might result from a shortage of temporary foreign workers earlier this year.  So let's find out more about our food security and what impact all this might have. Guest: Dr. Evan Fraser, Director of the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph. Chapter 4: Poll shows Canadians want mandatory masks, vaccinations against COVID-19 Guest: Darrell Bricker, IPSOS Public Affairs CEO. Chapter 5: Vancouver City Council passed a motion to open some streets up to pedestrians a couple months back, and there's now 9 of what they're calling ‘pop-up plazas' around the city.  Guest: Lisa Parker, Branch Manager of Street Activities. Chapter 6: At one of those pop-up plaza that we just heard about is a new bright and colourful mural. You can see it on Helmcken St outside the Earls in Yaletown. Niki Reitmayer spoke to the Vancouver-based artist who created that mural, Jean Huang Chapter 7: British Columbia is facing the largest single-year deficit in the history of the province. Guest: Carole James, BC Finance Minister. Chapter 8: A disturbing document from Pan Pacific Hotel management asking workers to voluntarily transition out of their permanent roles has been brought to light by a local trade union. Guest: Robert Demand, Unite Here Local 40's executive director. Chapter 9: We're trying to figure out how to safely see friends and family again, but a local mathematician who studies infection, evolution, and public health is trying to put a number on it.  Guest: Caroline Colijn, Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematics for Infection, Evolution and Public Health at Simon Fraser University.

Chapter 1: An apology from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday.  He's facing an enormous amount of backlash after the news that his government awarded a massive contract to a charity that had paid immediate members of the prime minister's family for speaking engagements.  Guest: Abigail Bimman, Global National Ottawa Correspondent.  Chapter 2: The pandemic really illustrated how critical temporary foreign workers are in Canadian agriculture.  Well the first of two reports on temporary foreign workers in Canadian agriculture was released this morning. Guest: Robert Falconer, researcher at the University of Calgary School of Public Policy. Chapter 3: Are BC governments making the right moves in addressing homelessness?  Last night the Park Board voted on whether or not they would allow overnight camping in Vancouver city parks.  Recently a handful of hotels were bought up by the provincial government which has put some local businesses at risk of closure. Guest: Niki Reitmayer - CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 4: A new app called MyPlan is designed to help women experiencing domestic violence exit harmful relationships. Colin Varcoe is the professor at the UBC School of Nursing and she helped work on the app. Chapter 5: No decision on a motion to approve overnight camping in parks at last night's meeting of the Vancouver Park Board.  They reconvene tonight when a vote is expected to take place, we're joined by park board commissioner Tricia Barker for more on what this  Guest: Tricia Barker, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner. Chapter 6: Last week we learned the unemployment rate had dropped down to 13%, and today she's going to deliver a fiscal update. Everyone is hoping to see things trending back towards normal after a federal government deficit forecast of almost $350 BILLION last week.  Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, member of the Premier's Economic Recovery Task Force. Chapter 7: Premier John Horgan is riding the wave of high approval numbers according to polling out of Insights West.  Guest: Steve Mossop, President at Insights West. Chapter 8: The parents of a Vancouver baby are fighting against incredible financial odds to save the life of their daughter. Niki Reitmayer has more. Chapter 9: After a consistent downward trend in the number of active COVID-19 cases, we're seeing a disturbing change in direction. BC announced 62 new cases over a three-day period yesterday, pushing the total number of cases in BC over 200 for the first time in weeks. Guest: Sally Otto, Department of Zoology professor at UBC.

Chapter 1: More record setting numbers of cases in the United States yesterday as the daily case count hit 60,000.  Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Chapter 2: We've heard a lot lately about cities in Metro Vancouver revisiting seemingly outdated or restrictive liquor laws. For example, rules around public drinking in parks, or the ability for bars and restaurants to buy alcohol at wholesale prices. Now the Hospitality Vancouver Association says it's encouraged that the city has agreed to look at capacity regulations that go back to the 1990s. Additionally, Council voted unanimously to realign the city occupancy limits to the rest of the province, as dictated by BC Building Code.  Niki Reitmayer spoke about this to Vince Marino, who is a co-owner of the Pumpjack and the Junction on Davie St. Chapter 3: This week we've had a couple conversations about COVID-19 cases at Vancouver strip clubs. But is that criticism fair, especially when other businesses are also reporting cases? For example, an employee at a McDonalds in Cloverdale tested positive.  Danica Darling is an exotic dancer, sex work advocate, and host of the podcast “50 Plus A Tip.” She spoke to our Niki Reitmayer. Chapter 4: After some amazing physically-distanced events, the PNE will be reopening today - although of course it's going to look a lot different Guest: Shelley Frost, PNE President and CEO. Chapter 5: Jamie Bacon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder yesterday in court.  Eileen Mohan is the mother who has been seeking justice for the murder of her son Christopher, an innocent bystander in the Surrey Six massacre.  Guest: Eileen Mohan, mother of victim Chapter 6: So what needs to happen to make this a reality, and what levels of government are going to be involved? We're joined by Caitlin Shane, a staff lawyer at Pivot Legal Society which advocates for solutions to the root causes of poverty and social exclusion. Guest: Caitlin Shane, Staff Lawyer Drug Policy, PIVOT Legal Society. Chapter 7: We spoke with Indeed Hiring Lab economist Brendon Bernard earlier this week and the June Labour Force Survey arrived a bit earlier this morning.  Business Council of BC economist Ken Peacock joins us to talk about whether more people are returning to the workforce after months of high unemployment.  Guest: Ken Peacock, Chief Economist and Vice President at the Business Council of BC. Chapter 8: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is getting hammered by the opposition and the media after the revelation that WE Charity paid his wife, mother, and brother for speaking engagements.  Guest: Marieke Walsh, Globe and Mail reporter Chapter 9: Event companies have been outspoken about their desire to start hosting larger events safety but have thus far not been allowed to do so. So imagine owning an event company and hearing an amusement park like Playland is allowed to reopen!  Guest: Brett Turner, Owner of Cocktails and Canapes

Chapter 1: The armed man who was arrested trespassing on the grounds of the Governor General's residence in Ottawa yesterday has been identified as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces.  Guest: Amanda Connolly, Global News political reporter. Chapter 2: Canada is one of the most biodiverse places on earth, and a new project has identified over 300 species that only live in our country, - over A HUNDRED of them are right here in BC.  Guest: Andrew Holland, National Media Relations Director at the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Chapter 3: A wellness check that went horribly wrong earlier this year could be the catalyst for massive changes in how the force approaches mental health related calls.  Video evidence shows Mona Wang being dragged from her residence by an RCMP officer who had been sent to check in after being told she may be in distress.  Guest: Mona Wang, UBC Okanagan Student. Chapter 4: Wanna see a movie this weekend?  Niki Reitmayer spoke to Sarah Van Lange, executive director of communications at Cineplex. Chapter 5: The federal government is unveiling a new infrastructure project for BC later today.  Federal infrastructure minister Catherine McKenna joins us now however for a preview of what's to come.  Guest: Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities. Chapter 6: A new virtual counselling service for youth aged 12-24 has launched to support young people with mental health and addictions issues at no charge.  We're joined by Alicia Raimundo with Foundry Virtual for more on how this works, and what kind of demand there is for a service like this.  Guest: Alicia Raimundo, Foundry Virtual Project Manager. Chapter 7: Flights are getting booked to full capacity right now as passengers from four flights to Vancouver are being notified they may have been exposed to COVID-19 on the plane.  Federal NDP transportation critic Don Davies says it's time for Transport Canada to take action, and he joins us to talk about the federal government's refusal to push back on the airline sector.  Guest: Don Davies, Federal NDP transportation critic. Chapter 8: It's a gruesome mystery - what is happening to sea lions in BC waters? Numerous sea lions have washed up on BC shores without their heads. Niki Reitmayer spoke to Andrew Trites, professor at UBC and director of the marine mammal research unit.

Chapter 1: Yesterday the federal Ministry of Natural Resources made a funding announcement to help combat wildfires; a problem we're very familiar with here in BC. To explain more, our Niki Reitmayer spoke to Lori Daniels, professor of forest ecology at UBC. Chapter 2: Could President Trump's suspension of H1B visas benefit Canada's tech sector? According to experts in the Canadian tech industry, we need to attract more highly skilled labour to our country; this could be our chance to welcome tech talent that would otherwise be headed to Silicon Valley. Guest: Iain Klugman, Communitech President & CEO Chapter 3: Testing sewage for COVID-19  You've heard of testing of COVID-19...but have you heard of testing sewage for COVID-19? Guest: Dr. Natalie Prystajecky, environmental microbiologist with the BC Centre for Disease Control Public Health Laboratory and clinical assistant professor at UBC Chapter 4: What role will BC's film industry play in Phase 3 of our province's reopening? You may have heard the question raised in yesterday's Phase 3 announcement - many related to the BC film industry. The question was asked: if we can invite the NHL to play here, why can't we find a way to safely relaunch BC's film industry?  Guest: Prem Gill, CEO Creative BC Chapter 5: The Canadian Mental Health Association of British Columbia is calling for change after a UBC student was mistreated during a wellness check. In a statement, the CMHA said: “We need a fundamental shift so that police are no longer the default response for a ‘wellness check', mental health, or substance use emergency.” To discuss this further, we're joined by CMHA BC CEO Jonny Morris. Guest: Jonathan “Jonny” Morris, CEO Guest: Ali Poostizadeh, UBC Student President Chapter 6: Premier John Horgan joins us to discuss Phase 3 of reopening the province. Guest: Premier John Horgan Chapter 7: The province is really opening back up now that we are entering Phase 3. But what does that mean for travel in this province? Will you be able to go stay at a hotel again? What amenities will they offer? Guest: Ingrid Jarrett, CEO & President of BCHA

Chapter 1: This week the earth witnessed the hottest temperatures ever recorded in the arctic. It was 38C - that's 18C above the average temperature for June. Just how remarkable is this? Let's chat to CBS meteorologist Jeff Berardelli... Guest: Jeff Berardelli, CBS News Meteorologist and Climate Specialist Chapter 2: Did you hear? Vancouver City Council passed a motion that will allow for drinking in some public locations. Niki Reitmayer spoke to Councillor Lisa Dominato who brought forward the motion. Chapter 3: Canada is an “attractive and permissive target” for Chinese interference that endangers the “foundations of our fundamental institutions, including our system of democracy itself,” according to a recent national security review. Guest: Sam Cooper, Global News reporter Chapter 4: The pandemic has raised no shortage of housing questions: for people who have been waiting to buy or sell since the outbreak began, will this summer bring more certainty? For renters looking to change locations, is now the right time to move? And for homeowners who have seen their nest egg deplete, will the equity in their homes rise again? GUest: Dane Eitel, founder of Eitel Insights Chapter 5: It's not everyday you hear a city councillor say that their constituents want to pay more taxes, but that's what happened yesterday on the Lynda Steele Show. Surrey Councillor Allison Patton was being asked about the assumption that the new Surrey Police Force would be able to share an IT network with the banished RCMP; meaning, if their gamble doesn't pay off, Surrey taxpayers could be on the hook for an unexpected nearly $30-million dollars in IT bills. Guest: Brenda Locke, Surrey City Councillor Guest: Mike Starchuk, former Surrey City Councillor & retired Surrey firefighter Chapter 6: For those who weren't laid off during the pandemic, many people began to work from home. Now that we're soon heading into Phase 3, many offices are reopening. But are you ready to head back to work? Guest: Steve Mossop, President of Insights West

A BC-based study, recently published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, shows that being prescribed antibiotics within the first 12 months of life is associated with almost double the risk of being diagnosed with asthma by age of five. Dr. Stuart Turvey is a paediatrician based at BC Children's Hospital and a professor of paediatrics at UBC. He spoke to our Niki Reitmayer. 

A 50-million year old fossil has been found near Kamloops and it may suggest a prehistoric connection between Canada and Australia. Niki Reitmayer spoke to Bruce Archibald who is a paleontologist in the department of Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University.

The statue of Gassy Jack in the Vancouver neighbourhood of Gastown was vandalized; someone threw red paint on the old statue. It's since been cleaned by city crews but it is now the latest local statue to become the target of those who say it's a symbol of indigenous oppression in British Columbia.  Jill Bennett spoke to Niki Reitmayer who shared some of the history of Gastown. Sheryl Rivers is a woman from the Squamish First Nation who recalls the oral history of Jack Deighton's 12-year old wife. 

Since traveling abroad this summer seems to be off the table, will you take this opportunity to spend more time exploring our beautiful province? If so, you're not alone.  Dave Smith is the general manager of Fraserway RV with locations in Delta, Abbotsford, Kamloops, throughout BC...and Canada! He spoke to our Niki Reitmayer.

Chapter 1: The backlash continues over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a confrontation with police.  Guest: Paul Viollis, CBS Reporter.  Chapter 2: Have you ever wondered why some people just never seem to gain weight, no matter what they eat or how little they exercise? We all know one of these people; and if you are one of them - then lucky you!  It turns out there is actually a skinny gene - some are born with it, and the rest of us are born without it. Niki Reitmayer spoke to Dr. Josef Penninger who worked on this study. He is the director of the Life Sciences Institute at UBC and a professor of medical genetics. Chapter 3: Will people still want to take the bus when they go back to work? How many people are thinking about driving or using active transportation? Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, member of the Premier's Economic Recovery Task Force. Chapter 4: There's been some marathon meetings at Vancouver City Hall this week. Councillor Melissa De Genova joins me to talk about what re-examining the Vancouver housing strategy could look like, cutting the sanitation budget, and rapid approvals for temporary patio expansions.  Guest: Melissa De Genova, Vancouver City Councillor. Chapter 5: Minimum wage goes up 75 cents on Monday to $14.60 an hour, and it's just one more thing businesses will have to take into account when reopening. Guest: Jock Finlayson, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the BC Business Council. Guest: Harry Bains, BC Labour Minister. Chapter 5: A new report out today from the Royal Bank of Canada says Canada won't meet immigration targets this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest:  Andrew Agopsowicz, RBC Senior Economist.

Chapter 1: An overwhelming majority of Canadians polled by IPSOS agree with the gun ban proposed by the Liberal government, though some are concerned about overreach. Guest: Darrell Bricker, IPSOS Public Affairs CEO Chapter 2: Sam Cooper is an investigative journalist with Global News, and his work has helped shape government policy around the money laundering scandal here in BC. He joins us on the line to talk about some of his most recent work.  Guest: Sam Cooper, Global News investigative journalist Chapter 3: It's been an iconic country bar in Langley for nearly 35-years. But now, Gabby's Country Cabaret will be closing its doors for good due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Niki Reitmayer had a chance to speak to the owner of Gabby's Country Cabaret Guest: Niki Reitmayer - CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 4: We know there's tons of housing scheduled to come into the Vancouver market in the next few years, but who's going to buy it?  Vancouver city councillor Colleen Hardwick actually has a motion tabled asking staff to re-evaluate their target of 72,000 news units by 2027. Guest: Cameron McNeill, Partner at MLA Canada. Chapter 5: Keeping hospital beds available has been instrumental in achieving a remarkably high recovery rate for patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in the Lower Mainland.  Guest: Dr. Donald Griesdale, lead author on the study, works in intensive care at Vancouver General Hospital Chapter 6: One of Vancouver's best restaurants, St. Lawrence,  has reopened for dine-in service...with a catch. You must pay for your meal in advance.  Guest: J-C Poirier, owner & executive chef Chapter 7: There was a major turning point yesterday in the Meng Wanhzou case and we are joined by Professor Gordon Houlden, the Director of the China Institute at the University of Alberta, to talk about the implications. Guest: Professor Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute at the University of Alberta Chapter 8: We take a look at alternatives to care home living, and we learned about something called cohousing. Kitty Elton is a cohousing advocate who actually lives in one of these communities, and she's also founding a new one on Vancouver Island as well.  Guest: Kitty Elton, cohousing advocate Chapter 9: It's been two months since family court was put on pause and licensing for new drivers were suspended.  So when are these kinds of crucial services going to return? Guest:  David Eby, BC Attorney General. Chapter 10: We've got one of our favourite people on the show this morning, he's our go-to for gardening tip - you might know him from HGTV - outdoor design and lifestyle expert Carson Arthur

Chapter 1: Surely you've noticed it yourself - more single-use plastics, fewer stores allowing the use of reusable shopping bags, fewer coffee shops allowing refills in your reusable coffee mug. But the environmental impacts are even bigger than just that. Tim Gray, Executive Director of Environmental Defense, told Niki Reitmayer he worries about government policy changes that could have a major effect on our country's climate goals moving forward. Chapter 2: It's a groundbreaking moment for Space X as Elon Musk's company hopes to become the first commercial business to send astronauts to the International Space Station.   Guest: Mubdi Rahman, Research Associate at the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto. Chapter 3: After we talked about it yesterday morning on the show, we had so many listeners reach out with questions and comments about crows! Niki reached out to a crow expert, Dr John Marzluff from the University of Washington, to answer some of your crow questions. Chapter 4: The Canadian MILITARY has released a devastating report on several senior care homes they've been posted at in Ontario. Guest: Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief. Chapter 5: Teachers will be back in the classroom next week, but they don't expect all the kids to come back anytime soon. Guest:  Teri Mooring, BCTF President Chapter 6: National Parks will be reopening with Information on which parks will reopen June 1 posted to www.pc.gc.ca. Guest: Jonathan Wilkinson, Federal Environment Minister. Chapter 7: We're expecting a pivotal decision today in regards to charges against Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou. Guest: Richard Kurland, Immigration Lawyer and Policy Analyst. Chapter 8: New research indicates therapeutic cannabis use could actually reduce the risk of overdose in drug users.  Guest: Stephanie Lake, doctoral candidate at UBC's School of Population and Public Health, and the lead author of the study. Chapter 9: It's been over two weeks since there has been a new case of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island. However, with ferry service ramping back up again, do Island residents fear there could be a resurgence in cases? Guest: Dr. Richard Stanwick, Island Health Chief Medical Officer

When someone raises a fuss, that seems unnecessary at best, they're coined a 'Karen'.  Eric Chapman chats with Niki Reitmayer about this phenomenon.  We also get some input from Jesse Miller, a Social Media Educator with Mediated Reality.

Chapter 1: What are schools going to look like when part-time classes resume on June 1st?   How are kids going to manage things like physical distancing when they're so excited to see their friends again? Guest: Dr. Colin Furness, epidemiologist and professor at University of Toronto. Guest: Niki Reitmeyer, CKNW Contributer Chapter 2: Is your teen missing out on prom this year? Many alternative ideas are being proposed to make this grad year a little more special. One group has created an online cross-Canada virtual prom. Niki Reitmayer spoke to Laura DaSilva, spokesperson for Student Life Network. Chapter 3: The long weekend is behind us and summer vacation is ahead. We don't know what will reopen in the next few weeks so what kind of vacations and day-trips CAN you plan for? Guest:  Louise Pedersen, Outdoor Recreation Council of BC. Chapter 4: The Kwantlen Polytechnic campus is going to look a lot different in September. They're just one of the schools that's investigating how much they can do online because there's so much uncertainty about where we'll be in September.  Guest: Dr. Sandy Vanderburgh, KPU Provost and VP Academic. Chapter 5: An awesome local story to share with you and it started at a fast food drive-through window!  Guest: Joshua Bradshaw, President of Vital Manufacturing, graduated BCIT Mechanical Engineering Technology program. Chapter 6: There's now a petition in support of a motion that councillor Christine Boyle will bring to Vancouver City Council next week, to allow drinking in public parks.  Guest: Christine Boyle, Vancouver City Councillor.

Chapter 1: Inspiration turned to tragedy on Sunday just before noon when one of the Snowbirds aerobatics planes crashed in Kamloops.  Guests: Matthew Fisher, military journalist and Global News Commentator Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief. Kenny Hinds, witness to the crash, Kamloops resident. Mark Miller, aviation journalist. Chapter 2: Many businesses will have the option of reopening as British Columbia moves into Phase 2 of the COVID-19 recovery plan.  WorksafeBC head of prevention services Al Johnson joins us now on what this will all look like.  Guest: Al Johnson, head of prevention services at WorksafeBC. Chapter 3: Live sports are back! Golf, soccer, and Nascar were all on TV, but they sure looked different. We're joined by the host of the Sports Show on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg Christian Aumell.  Guest: Christian Aumell, host of the Sports Show on 680 CJOB. Chapter 4: Can you believe - it's been 40 years since the eruption of Mount St Helens? Even though the volcano is in Washington, many Canadians will remember seeing ash fall across the country (even as far away as Manitoba).  Niki Reitmayer spoke to Thomas Hinckley, Professor Emeritus with the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington.

Chapter 1: Canada planning to beef up border measures, could signal border reopening plans are underway GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Chapter 2: Shelter manager, Phill Whatman, at the Kelowna Gospel Mission said that the guests at his shelter had heard the story and it was causing some fear... Also in news from the BC interior, a grade 12 student in Kelowna has started a petition online in hopes of getting a better graduation ceremony. GUEST: Niki Reitmayer - CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 3: More Canadians Approve of Provincial Premiers' Handling of Pandemic (80%) Than Prime Minister's (72%) GUEST: Darrell Bricker, IPSOS Public Affairs CEO Chapter 4: Teck Resources mines in southern BC have been identified as the cause of selenium leaching into the Elk River watershed. Why has Teck Resources been able to exceed the levels of pollution established by the province? GUESTS: Lars Sander-Green, Mining, Science, Communications Analyst for Wildsight; and Andrew Gage, Staff Lawyer, West Coast Environmental Law. Chapter 5: Brianna Gruber is a Grade 12 student at Belmont Secondary School on Vancouver Island. She spoke to our Niki Reitmayer about the petition she started for a better grad ceremony.  GUEST: Niki Reitmayer - CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 6: Testing for COVID-19 is evolving as health officials react to new information about the virus that seems to come in every day. GUEST: Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC Provincial Health Officer

Chapter 1: Don't call it a comeback! This is the interesting story of an Elvis tribute artist who has had his career revitalized because of the pandemic.  His name is Darren Lee, he's from Port Coquitlam, and he spoke to our Niki Reitmayer. Chapter 2: The BC government says Asian hornets are likely to return from their winter nesting this spring and summer.  What could this mean for BC's Bee populations? Guest: Conrad Berube, Senior Environmental Protection Officer and beekeeper. Chapter 3: Patios could have long-term benefits for DT Vancouver's most infamously rundown areas.  As a part of planning for the reopening of businesses, last week Vancouver city councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung put forward a motion, requesting the city allow pubs and restaurants who don't currently have patios the ability to open an outdoor space to serve patrons. Chapter 4: It's disaster preparedness week this week and how appropriate that we keep this top of mind as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on daily life. Guest: Mike LeLand, Salvation Army PR Chapter 5:  Well, the food delivery company Foodora called it quits here but a new homegrown food delivery service is set to launch later this month.  Guest: Brandon Grosutti, owner of Pidgin in Gastown

Chapter 1: Hundreds showed up at the Michigan capitol building in Lansing to protest the government shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Chapter 2: It's been over two weeks since Denmark began reopening hair salons and tattoo parlours, kids in grades six and under are back in school too. Guest: Shane Woodford, Freelancer in Denmark, former CKNW. Chapter 3: You know the song “We Are the Champions” by Queen...but to celebrate healthcare heroes, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Adam Lambert released early today a new version. Chapter 4: Surrey United Soccer Club are running a symbolic 6,000km in support of the people of Nova Scotia. Why 6,000km? Because that's the distance between BC and Nova Scotia. Players individually record how far they've been running on their own, and the total will be added up. Players have from April 25th to May 9 to complete the challenge. Chapter 5: Local sports teams are giving back to the community.  Niki Reitmayer spoke to Alex Oxenham about how the Canucks are getting involved and giving back. Chapter 6: McCleery and Fraserview golf courses reopen today, and so do the VanDusen Botanical gardens!  It's obviously not going to be business as usual, General Manager of the  Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation Malcolm Bromley joins us to discuss what this will look like. Guest: Malcolm Bromley, General Manager, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation Chapter 7: Federal minister of Crown-Indigenous relations Carolyn Bennett is saying that the province and the federal government have reached a memorandum of understanding with hereditary leaders of the Wet'suwet'en first nation.  Details are still scarce but now elected leaders are expressing frustration that they weren't included in the process.  Guest: Maureen Luggi, Wet'suwet'en First Nation elected chief.

Chapter 1: Louis Trahan is the president of a Toronto based company called Last Minute Training. And he is the founder of a new initiative called: PayWhatYouCan[dot]Training. He spoke to our Niki Reitmayer about how he came up with the idea to help people upgrade their skills for whatever price they're willing to pay. Chapter 2: Two additional poultry processing facilities have reported employees infected with COVID-19. There's one case in each of the facilities which are in Port Coquitlam and Chilliwack, both remain open at this time. Guest: Kevin Boon, BC Cattlemen's Association General Manager Chapter 3: Small businesses are trying new things to stay alive. But despite overcoming adversities posed by the pandemic, they are meeting new roadblocks posed by city bylaws. Chapter 4: A Global News investigation shows while China was downplaying the threat of COVID19, it was also trying to get as much personal protective equipment or PPE as it could. Guest: Sam Cooper, Global News investigative journalist Chapter 5: Hair salons are sketching out plans for what reopening might look like under COVID-19 regulations. Industry groups have been encouraged to advise the provincial health officer on how their businesses may be able to safely reopen in the coming weeks.  Guest: Greg Robins, Beauty Council Western Canada Executive Director. Guest: Michael Gibson, co-owner of Brush Salon Chapter 6: A 25-kilometre-long ice jam has caused major flooding and forced about 13,000 people from their homes in Fort McMurray's downtown. Guest: Sarah Komadina, Global News journalist in Edmonton. Chapter 7: A very special birthday in Vancouver's West End this week. You might have seen this in the news, Vancouver Police on horseback, squad cars, and a fire truck all showed up to wish Margaret MacDonald a happy 102nd birthday Guest: Katherine Houston, daughter.

Chapter 1: Hospitals across Canada are still on high alert. COVID-19 can spread rapidly and health officials have repeatedly told us that testing only shows us where we WERE, not where we are. Guest: Caryn Lieberman, Global News Journalist Chapter 2: Almost 90% of physicians reported that more PPE would reduce their anxiety about COVID-19. Guest: Dr. Gigi Osler, Winnipeg surgeon, past president of the CMA Chapter 3: Have you heard about the young boy in Saanich who tells jokes at the end of his driveway to brighten the day of his neighbours? Niki Reitmayer had a chance to exchange jokes with Callaghan McLaughlin and his mother, Kelsea. Chapter 4: It's businesses of all stripes that are struggling to cope with the new world we've found ourselves in. Guest:  Tim Sanderson, Executive Vice-President at JLL Canada. Chapter 5: On Vancouver Island, RCMP were tipped off about a motorcycle that apparently looked a lot like a RCMP bike. Chapter 6: As we try to move forward from the COVID-19 Shutdown, how are BC Schools reopening and what are the plans and protections that will be put in place? Guest: Teri Mooring, President of the BC Teachers Federation. Chapter 7: Testing for COVID-19 will now be more broadly available across the Province.  Who can access the test and where can you go to get it? Guest: Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, Medical Health Officer with Vancouver Coastal Health. Chapter 8: Niki, Victor, and Simi have a little chit chat about what it's like to be a wedding guest in the time of the pandemic.  QUESTION: Do you still have to give a gift to the couple if you attend a virtual wedding?

Chapter 1: Portapique Update Guest: Sarah Ritchie, Global News Anchor and Reporter in Halifax. Chapter 2: Premier John Horgan responded to questions about the issues in our senior-care and how COVID-19 has brought some of these issues to the forefront. Guest: Andrew Longhurst, health researcher and author Chapter 3: Bad neighbours can be a problem at the best of times. But now that we're staying home more often, do you have a neighbour who is making you batty. Chapter 4: The Prime Minister announced more funding for students who will not have the employment opportunities this summer due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Guest:  Carla Qualtrough, federal minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion. Chapter 5: The film industry is a crucial revenue generator for the city but they're facing the same challenges as everyone else.  Guest: Prem Gill, Creative BC CEO Chapter 6: A local t-shirt design company is raising funds for the charity Conquer COVID-19. Niki Reitmayer spoke to co-owner of the t-shirt company Silver Icing - her name is Christina Marcano. Chapter 7: We've had a lot of people reach out to us asking how the average person can help frontline workers. Maybe you can't make a financial contribution to a local charity or get out and deliver groceries but you DO have some time on your hands. Guest: Chris Harrison, Kinsmen Lodge Director of Recreation and Volunteer Services Chapter 8: It's every young Canadian hockey players dream - the road to the NHL looking a little brighter by being drafted into the CHL. We're happy to share with you the fantastic news that CKNW reporter Janet Brown's son Sam has just been drafted by the Vancouver Giants.

Chapter 1: The tragedy in Nova Scotia continues to grip the country as the death toll increased again yesterday.  Guest: Sarah Ritchie, Global News Anchor and Reporter in Halifax. Chapter 2: We've seen a very encouraging trend in the number of transmissions of COVID-19 in BC, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has said that BC is three weeks ahead of them when it comes to flattening the curve.  Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is now saying we could see some social distancing measures relaxed in mid-May. Guest: Shane Woodford, Freelancer in Denmark, former CKNW reporter. Chapter 3: It's been well over a month since many hair salons closed their doors due to the pandemic. Have you been brave enough yet to try to cut your own hair? Sara Rose is a hairstylist with Brush Salon in East Vancouver. She spoke to our Niki Reitmayer to get some tips for men and women who are hoping to cut their hair at home. Chapter 4: Warnings and evacuations are being issued as flooding is starting to impact the village of Cache Creek. Guest:  Wendy Coomber, Village of Cache Creek spokesperson Chapter 5: BC is Preparing to test select groups of people for coronavirus antibodies. Guest:  Dr. Horacio Bach, UBC Adjunct Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases Chapter 6: Getting outdoors can make physical distancing difficult, but we've heard repeatedly how important it is to get out of the house and exercise.  Vancouver city councillor Lisa Dominato is one of the voices calling for more action when it comes to creating space outdoors where people can practice physical distancing. Guest: Lisa Dominato, Vancouver City Councillor Chapter 7: Around Vancouver, 250 EVO cars will be dedicated to frontline healthcare workers.  Guest: Eric Hopkins, CEO of BCAA.

Chapter 1 - We head off to Ottawa for an update on what the Federal government has planned next in their fight against the spread of COVID-19 Guest: Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief Chapter 2 - The Vancouver Aquarium says they're facing bankruptcy within a couple of months if they can't get emergency funding. Guest: Lasse Gustavsson, CEO & President of the Ocean Wise Conservation Association Chapter 3 - Niki and Simi chat about the new norms of sidewalk etiquette. Chapter 4 - A Decision is expected today on the Lockdown in Britain. How are people dealing with it? Guest: Crystal Goomansingh, Global News European Bureau Chief Chapter 5 - How are physiotherapists adapting to serve their clients who need regular treatments? Guest:  Gail Pateman, Partner, Hollyburn Physiotherapy Clinic in West Vancouver Chapter 6: The majority of people think they're exercising social distancing so we look at the successes and failures as British Columbians try to maintain physical distances from one another. Guest: Steve Mossop, President at Insights West Chapter 7 - Indigo has created a million-dollar fund to provide books for kids during the COVID-19 Crisis.  Guest: Heather Reisman, Chair of the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation. Chapter 8: Did you know - April is Sikh Heritage Month? Another interesting fact - the first Sikh person to come to Canada arrived in 1897. He was with the British Indian Army and stopped in Vancouver only temporarily on his way to England to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.  As the Sikh community has grown over the last century locally, as have Sikh charitable organizations. Jatinder Singh is the director of Khalsa Aid Canada. He's based out of Victoria. Jatinder spoke to our Niki Reitmayer about that charity work, as well about the history of Sikh's in British Columbia.

Chapter 1 - Parliament sat over the weekend and Prime Minister Trudeau attended, in person to pass a wage subsidy bill. Guest: David Akin, Global News chief political correspondent Chapter 2 - Well if you're an amateur baker stuck at home because of COVID-19, you may have noticed a shortage of flour on store shelves because everyone else has the same idea! Guest: Taylor Gemmel, Owner at Anita's Organic Grain & Flour Mill Chapter 3 - On Vancouver Island, the city of Langford has purchased 40-thousand masks; some it distributed to hospital and frontline workers. The rest it will sell at cost to grocery stores that have remained open during the pandemic. Chapter 4 - Some would-be tourists had an abrupt end to their trip as they got stopped and turned around at a check-point near Tofino. Guest: Josie Osborne, Tofino Mayor Chapter 5 - Security footage surfaced this weekend of a man spitting on the buttons of a residential building elevator. Marie Hui lives in the building in Olympic Village. She described to our Niki Reitmayer what she saw in the video. Chapter 6 - Well they're not out of the woods yet but there's a glimmer of hope for the Canadian oil and gas industry after a major agreement was reached between global oil producers over the weekend. Guest: Derek DeCloet, Managing Editor, Bloomberg Canada Chapter 7: The Mayor of Vancouver, Kennedy Stewart, is sending out a warning that the city could face insolvency and is at risk of bankruptcy.  Guest: Kennedy Stewart, Mayor of Vancouver Chapter 8: Some B.C. outdoor groups feel that closing parks around the province may actually be counterproductive in the effort to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 spread Guest: Louise Pederson, Outdoor Recreation Council of BC Executive Director. Chapter 9: The Trail museum is soliciting journals and diaries from people who are stuck in self isolation. Guest: Sarah Benson-Lord, Museum & Archives Manager, City of Trail

Chapter 1 - We're heading into a sunny, warm long weekend. Under any other circumstances, many British Columbians would be preparing their cars and camper vans, getting ready to brave long lines up on Highway 1, along the Sea to Sky, or at the border. But this long weekend is very different - this long weekend, British Columbians should be preparing to stay home. Chapter 2 - Mandatory self isolation when coming home from abroad starts today. For anyone getting off an airplane, they will be asked if they have a plan to self-isolate for 14 days. If not, the government will put them up in a hotel until they can make other arrangements. BC is the only province to do this right now. Chapter 3 - The BC Interior asking tourists to stay away this holiday weekend. Guest:  Sue McKortoff, Mayor of Osoyoos Chapter 4 - We are hearing that the BC Fishing industry is the latest industry that is grappling with Covid-19 Impact. Guest:  Melissa Collier, Owner of West Coast Wild Scallops. Chapter 5 - Daniel Leung is the creator of an app called LivNao. It's a ready-to-use health app that can track the spread of COVID-19 - and let you know if you've come in contact with someone who has the virus. He spoke to our Niki Reitmayer about contact tracing and how the app works. Chapter 6 - Well someone we turn to for her political insights joins us now from West Vancouver, Alise Mills reached out because she's been seeing HUNDREDS of vehicles passing through the community on their way to the island, on their way to the cottage, and they're overwhelming the community!

Chapter 1 - Government of Canada officials will hold a media technical briefing on COVID-19 data and modelling and Officials say Canada couldn't enforce coronavirus quarantine for travelers from China at the beginning of the outbreak. Guest:  David Akin, Global News chief political correspondent Chapter 2 - There are many volunteers throughout our great province working tirelessly to make sure that BC's most marginalized people are still provided for during the pandemic. Physical distancing and importance safety measures can make it difficult to connect with those most in need. But there are many groups still out there who are trying their best, including Guru Nanak's Free Kitchen. Chapter 3 - Life on the job as a police officer has become more complicated during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Coquitlam, RCMP arrested a man who was breaking into a home where there were two seniors inside. During the arrest, police asked if he had been showing any symptoms of being ill - which he said, ‘yes.' He was told to face away from the officers...but instead turned and coughed directly and deliberately into their faces. Guest: Sgt. Aaron Roed, Media spokesperson for VPD Chapter 4 - The Labour Force Survey results for March were released this morning and the Canadian economy lost a record 1 million jobs amid the coronavirus fallout. Guest:  Kevin Milligan, Associate Professor of Economics at UBC. Chapter 5 - Right now we're being told to wash our hands as much as possible, avoid touching our faces, all of those messages health officials have been hammering home for weeks now.  It's also allergy season and the last thing you want to do is start sniffling and sneezing at work or out in public Guest: Joanne Yeung, allergist and clinic immunologist Chapter 6 - A variety of technology is aiding us in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. Video conferencing allows many to work from home; 3D printers have been used to create medical equipment. Niki Reitmayer shares yet another way that technology has been adapted to provide assistance during the pandemic. Chapter 7 - How is the School board ensuring the chaos of the COVID-19 Pandemic isn't impacting student's grades? Guest: Suzanne Hoffman, Vancouver School Board Superintendent. Chapter 8: We're seeing boarded up storefronts all over the Lower Mainland, and that's a staggering amount of lumber being used to do it.  Well in a time when we're looking for silver linings, one local company saw an opportunity to help a great charity in the community.  Guest: Dennis Coutts, CEO of Greater Vancouver's Habitat for Humanity.

Chapter 1 - British Prime minister Boris Johnson who was hospitalized for COVID-19, is now in the intensive care unit. Guest: Crystal Goomansingh, Global News European Bureau Chief Chapter 2 - It's that time of year again - time for farmer's markets to start popping up around the province. And yes, the markets will be open with the directive to provide local food during the pandemic. Things will look much different than what you're used to.  Niki Reitmayer spoke to Heather O'Hara, executive director of the BC Association of Farmers Markets. Chapter 3 - If you've been following the number of daily confirmed cases across Canada, you may have noticed that BC seems to be doing a lot better than Ontario when it comes to controlling the spread of COVID-19. Guest: Stephen Hoption Cann, epidemiologist at UBC Chapter 4 - B.C. farms are resorting to dumping milk because of problems getting it to the store amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. Guest: Jeremy Dunn, BC Dairy Association General Manager. Chapter 5 - The BC Wildfire Service is preparing for the 2020 season amid the coronavirus outbreak.  What new challenges does a pandemic present for organizing their response when called upon? Guest: Jody Lucius, spokesperson with BC Wildfire Service

It's that time of year again - time for farmer's markets to start popping up around the province. And yes, the markets will be open with the directive to provide local food during the pandemic. Things will look much different than what you're used to.  Niki Reitmayer spoke to Heather O'Hara, executive director of the BC Association of Farmers Markets.

Honouring an the great activist Jamie Lee Hamilton We welcome Sarah Blythe of the Overdose Prevention Society in studio to honour Jamie Lee Hamilton, the undisputed queen of parks activist who passed away late last week after a brief battle with cancer, at age 64.   GUEST: Sarah Blythe Activist   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 Movie Guy   Holiday Stress tips with Dr. Nirmala. For a lot of people the holidays tend to be a very stressful time. Whether it's from hosting parties, or a list of invitations to get through, not getting enough sleep..  Dr. Nirmala Raniga spoke with CKNW contributor Niki Reitmayer, on some ways you can help yourself coast through the holidays.  GUEST: Dr. Nirmala Raniga  Founder of the Chopra Addiction and Wellness Center, Vedic Educator   Tech overview, the last decade! Also, what are the tech trends you should keep an eye on? GUEST: Andy Baryer  Tech Guru, Writer, Enthusiast, Whistling World Champ contestant.    Why can't we leave the Royals alone and bringing attention to them?  GUEST:Keith Baldrey Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief   Political Year in Review with Sandy Garossino SNC Lavalin, Brown/Black face, Scheer and LGBTQ2+. Trump. Dem debates…...choosing a candidate to run against Trump.  Impeachment.  End game for GOP?  GUEST: Sandy Garossino former Crown prosecutor and columnist with the National Observer   Civic Politics Year in Review GUEST: George Affleck former Vancouver City councilor/co-host Unspun Podcast Theorca.ca

For a lot of people the holidays tend to be a very stressful time. Whether it's from hosting parties, or a list of invitations to get through, not getting enough sleep..  Dr. Nirmala Raniga spoke with CKNW contributor Niki Reitmayer, on some ways you can help yourself coast through the holidays.    GUEST: Dr. Nirmala Raniga  Founder of the Chopra Addiction and Wellness Center, Vedic Educator