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The Royal BC Museum Foundation is looking for a builder—a connector who can turn vision into impact. In this episode of Opportunity Spotlight, Christoph Clodius talks with Cristi Main and Robert Peterson about the Foundation's new Director of Development role, why it's vital to the Museum's future, and how the right leader can help rekindle trust and excitement around this beloved BC institution.

The quasi-subterranean repository of provincial history, hiding near the Royal BC Museum in Victoria.

Guest host Robin Gill talks to Tracey Drake, Chief Executive Officer, Royal BC Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - Modern geneticists have shown us that the past is much closer than most of us realize. We carry the genetic coding from previous generations in our DNA and it can be traced back 200,000 to 300,000 years. Adam Rutherford went further, proclaiming everyone with European roots descends from Charlemagne (as well as his most humble followers). His point being that the number of your direct ancestors doubles every generation you count backward. By the time you count back 33 generations—about 800 to 1,000 years ago—you have more than 8 billion ancestors. By way of contrast, the population of England is believed to have only been about 2 million in 1,000 AD. At that point you had 4,000 ‘ancestors' for every living person. This means your genealogy is populated by the same people counted over and over again through different lines of descent. If you are of English ancestry, something of even greater antiquity like the Stonehenge artefacts currently being exhibited at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria is definitely about your heritage.

In 2022, the Royal BC Museum faced major challenges due to the cancellation of the downtown campus rebuild. It fell to Tracey Drake, the museum's CEO, to also rebuild the trust and reputation of the museum, as well as reinvigorate its connection with the community. In this conversation with Douglas Nelson, she provides a glimpse into the life of a CEO who handles such an overwhelming task. Tracey shares her magic trick when talking to their board and team members to avoid controversies without appearing defensive. She also talks about what it is like to be a non-indigenous leader committed to reconciliation, inclusivity, and cooperation.

Why is BC seeing an uptick in spiders this season? Guest: Dr. Robb Bennett, Research Associate at the Royal BC Museum and Entomologist Who Has Studied Spiders For Over 50 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do people insist they're right without knowing all the facts? Guest: Dr. Hunter Gehlbach, Educational Psychologist and Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Education Scott's Thoughts: The spirit of Christmas Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor View From Victoria: What can be put on the ballot? We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer Does Canada have a legal right to provide clean drinking water? Guest: Heather Maki, Associate of McCarthy Tetrault's Litigation Group and Class Counsel for the Shamattawa First Nation Should adults let go and act like kids? Guest: Dr. Carla Marie Manly, Clinical Psychologist How should BC's elected party address public safety in Surrey? Guest: Sukhi Sandhu, Spokesperson for Wake Up Surrey What is it like in the eye of Hurricane Milton? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Why is BC seeing an uptick in spiders this season? Guest: Dr. Robb Bennett, Research Associate at the Royal BC Museum and Entomologist Who Has Studied Spiders For Over 50 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Victoria Arbour, curator of palaeontology at the Royal BC Museum, spoke to Andrew Carter about finding dinosaur bones in places in British Columbia where they shouldn't be.

Join our host Lorenda Calvert, and her guests, Chris O'Connor, Director of Community Engagement and Regional Partnerships at the Royal BC Museum, Julia Cyr, Museum Supervisor at the Kamloops Museum and Archives, Diena Jules, Language and Culture Department Manager, and Elsie Joe, Curator at the Secwépemc Museum & Heritage Park Curator, for this community conversation.  To learn more: RBCM Community Engagement Kamloops Museum and Archives riverpeoplenationstatepeople Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park        

GUEST: Tracey Drake, CEO of the Royal B.C Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victoria is a vertebrate palaeontologist and evolutionary biologist and is the leading expert on the palaeobiology of the armoured dinosaurs known as ankylosaurs. She has named several new species of ankylosaurs, studied how they used and evolved their charismatic armour and weaponry, and investigated how their biogeography was shaped by dispersals between Asia and North America. British Columbia has a rich fossil record spanning over 500 million years of the history of life on Earth. Victoria's research at the Royal BC Museum will investigate how the ancient plants and animals that lived here responded to changing climates, shifting continents, and mass extinctions. The Carbon Creek Basin site is located just west of Hudson's Hope in the Peace River area and boasts nearly 1,200 dinosaur tracks from at least 12 different types of dinosaurs—including two dinosaur track types that have not been observed at any other site in the Peace Region

This week on the show, rabble labour reporter Gabriela Calguay-Casuga sits down with Laura Sullivan, a spokesperson from On2Ottawa.  “We are ordinary Canadians stepping into nonviolent civil disobedience to get urgent government action on the climate crisis, starting with the formation of a permanent, professional national firefighting agency sized to meet the enormity of the crisis.  The climate crisis is real and it is now. We face the consequences daily. Canadians are dealing with fire, flood and drought because our governments have been failing us for decades. Until we zero our emissions it will keep getting worse.” – https://on2ottawa.ca/   On2Ottawa is calling on the government to implement a National Firefighting Agency that trains and employs 50 000 firefighters, and legally binding citizen's assemblies to address the climate crisis. The campaign is in the midst of its first action phase, disrupting traffic to call for action on these demands.  Sullivan has been with On2Ottawa since its creation early this year. She's been arrested twice, for painting Woolly the Mammoth, a statue in the Royal BC Museum, and painting the iconic "Toronto" sign in Nathan Phillips Square to draw attention to the On2Ottawa campaign.  If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.   

Byelections come, byelections go. Parliament rises with ample rumours. The Royal BC Museum is hiring, again, and Taylor Swift will be hearing from one MP.

Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the resignation of Royal BC Museum CEO Alicia Dubois Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Archeology that reconnects the past, present and future of Indigenous history Archaeology has always studied Indigenous history without us. It was something that was done to, instead of with Indigenous peoples. But a growing number of Indigenous archaeologists are pushing back against the colonial boundaries of the field. Cree/Metis archeologist, Paulette Steeves makes the case that Indigenous peoples have lived on Turtle Island a lot longer than previously thought. The Canada Research Chair in Healing and Reconciliation says archaeology's deeply held beliefs that we originated somewhere else are rooted in racism. The professor at Algoma University authored The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere in 2021. It is the first book written from an Indigenous perspective on the Paleolithic archaeology of the Americas. Cree/Scottish Curator of Indigenous Collections and Repatriation at the Royal BC Museum, Kevin Brownlee believes archaeology is about more than digging up the past. It's uncovering our histories to pass on to our children. As a 60s scoop adoptee, he had questions around where he came from. Archaeology helped bring him a deeper understanding of that history. Now, he wants other Indigenous youth to have access to that same knowledge. A new generation of archaeologists are now recovering their past as a way to reclaim narrative. Anishinabe Odjibikan is an archaeological field school in Ottawa. Anishinaabe Algonquin youth like Jennifer Tenasco, Breighton Baudoin and Kyle Sarazin help clean, sort and catalogue items left by their ancestors thousands of years ago because they believe Indigenous people should be telling their own histories.

With the rebuild ongoing at the Royal BC Museum, an old exhibit will reopen in July, minus a few key features. Guest: Tourism Minister Lana Popham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: We dedicate May to Invasive Species Action Month and take a look at the invaders lurking in your yard? Guest: Gail Wallin, Invasive Species Council of BC Executive Director Seg 2: As fires burn in Alberta, air quality advisories are set in place for northeastern B.C. Guest: Kyle Howe, Metro Vancouver Air Quality Analyst Seg 3: Merritt Mayor takes wait-and-see approach on drug ban bylaws Guest: Mike Goetz, Mayor of Merrit. Seg 4: With the rebuild ongoing at the Royal BC Museum, an old exhibit will reopen in July, minus a few key features. Guest: Tourism Minister Lana Popham Seg 5: Krista Thompson, the just retired head of Covenant House Vancouver. How has she done it? How has she helped so many street youth and what can we learn from the quiet way she has gone about it? Guest: Krista Thompson, Former Head of Covenant House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How have public consultations influenced the future of the Royal British Columbia Museum? Guest: Alicia Dubois, CEO of the Royal BC Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1 - Over 350 new UFO sightings have been added to Government records Guest: Chris Rutkowski, UFO-ologist and Author of “Canada's UFOs: Declassified” Seg 2 - Could we see a 4-day work week become the new normal in Canada? Guest: Evangeline Berube, Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Robert Half Canada Seg 3 - How can Vancouver improve and revitalize the Granville Entertainment District? Guest: Pete Fry, Vancouver City Councillor Seg 4 - How can you prevent scammers from stealing your property? Guest: Simone Lis, President of the Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC Seg 5 - Will input from the public help fix the controversy surrounding the Royal BC Museum's redevelopment? Guest: Alicia Dubois, CEO of the Royal BC Museum Seg 6 - Should schools start allowing students to use AI to write their assignments? Guest: Dr. Jason Wiens, Professor of English at the University of Calgary Seg 7 - One of only two remaining Canadian post stamps from 1851 is up for grabs in Ottawa Guest: Brian Grant Duff, Collector at All Nations Stamp and Coin Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ankylosaurs go clubbing. Armoured dinosaurs with tail weapons fought each other Ankylosaurs were squat, armoured living tanks with long tails tipped by a wicket bony club. And new research suggests that they used that weapon not just to defend against predators like T.rex, but to smash against each other in contests that might have been about mates, food or territory. Victoria Arbour, of the Royal BC Museum, led the work, which was published in Biology Letters Fiddlesticks! Researchers find swearing sounds are shared across languages By comparing curses across many languages a team of researchers thinks they've found common ground in bad language. Universally, it seems, curse words avoid the sounds associated with the letters L, R, W and Y. Shiri Lev-Ari, who studies languages at Royal Holloway, University of London, found you can tell a swear word when you hear one from how it sounds, even if you don't have a ‘frakking' clue what it means. Her research was published in Psychonomic Bulletin & Review. DNA from two million years ago provides a picture of a unique ancient ecosystem DNA recovered from the soil in northern Greenland, which today is an arctic desert, paints a picture of a 2-million-year-old ecosystem unlike any other on Earth, rich with plant and animal life. Professor Eske Willerslev, an evolutionary geneticist from the University of Cambridge and his colleagues, collected the samples from northern Greenland back in 2006. It took years for them to figure out extract the ancient DNA from the minerals in the soil and for new methods to sequence and identify tiny bits of very badly damaged genetic material to be developed. This groundbreaking finding, was published in the journal Nature. It IS all about the bass – researchers break down what in the music moves us Researchers have found that adding inaudible bass tones to music during a concert increases how much people dance. Neuroscientist Daniel Cameron used McMaster University's LiveLab, which is part concert hall, part laboratory, to throw a concert with the band Orphx. During the show the researchers randomly added super low frequencies throughout. When those frequencies were on, concert-goers wearing motion capture headbands would dance 12 per cent more than when the frequencies were absent. The research was published in the journal Current Biology. Is it too late for Nuclear fusion? Nuclear fusion has been touted as a potential solution to all of our energy needs for decades, but progress towards controlled, energy producing fusion power has been painfully slow. In the meantime renewable energy, particularly solar, also promises to meet our needs, and has made tremendous technical and commercial progress and growth. Freelance broadcaster Moira Donovan looks at some recent developments in fusion and solar, and tries to answer the question, is it too late for fusion power?

Feature interview: Dr. Tsu-I Chung, curator of the Royal BC Museum exhibit shares details about the public exhibit running until the end of 2022 called Canada Here We Are: Celebrating Ukrainians in Canada • Ukrainian Proverb of the Week • Other items of interest • Great Ukrainian Music!Join me - Pawlina - for the Vancouver edition of Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio—every Saturday at 6pm PST on AM1320 CHMB and streaming at www.am1320.com.Tune in to the Nanaimo edition on Wednesdays from 11am-1pm on air at 101.7FM or streaming online at CHLY Radio Malaspina with host Oksana Poberezhnyk.For podcast feed, transcipts, and links to reputable Ukrainian charities visit our website.To support Nash Holos visit our Patreon site here.Links mentioned in the show:Canada Here We Are! Link to exhbit pageZeellia (Vancouver's Slavic Soul Ensemble) Support the show on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenMedia's Campaigns Director Matt Hatfield joins us to discuss Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act and we look at the NDP's about face on the Royal BC Museum project. Links BC Premier John Horgan cancels $800-million museum project – The Globe and Mail Province stops museum plan, will consult public on museum's future | BC […]

The Royal BC Museum put “on hold” Keith Baldrey, Global BC's Legislative Bureau Chief breaks down Premier John Horgan's announcement to put the one billion dollar Royal BC Museum on hold Anxiety mounting as Vancouver businesses face uncertainty Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of Metro Vancouver Board of Trade describes the overall status of Vancouver businesses that continue to recover from the covid-19 pandemic.  Kitsilano neighbourhood opposes failed housing model Karen Finnan, Kitsilano Coalition explains why the neighborhood is against a proposed tower that is planned to house 129 individuals with mental health and addiction issues.   Is hockey culture rotten to the core? Dan Robson, Senior Writer at The Athletic explains why federal funding to Hockey Canada has been halted amid allegations of sexual assault  Is hockey really for everyone? Jawn Jang, CKNW Contributor answers whether hockey really is for everyone? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more.This week, Jody and George look at the impact of cancelling the highly controversial, very unpopular rebuild of the Royal BC Museum and how the flip-flopping BC Premier might fair in the future of politics; then so much to talk about in Vancouver. A breakdown of the real impact of those who voted in support and those who voted against the massive Broadway Plan. It is an an election year and the vote on this project will benefit, destroy or maybe cancel some political futures in the city. Who will it be? Find out the answer to that and whole bunch more on the latest UnSpunPodcast. ** note: UnSpun will be taking a two-week break after this show. See you in July.All this and more on UnSpunPodcast.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/

Keith Baldrey, Global BC's Legislative Bureau Chief breaks down Premier John Horgan's announcement to put the one billion dollar Royal BC Museum on hold See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Angus Reid Institute poll finds most British Columbians oppose plans to rebuild the Royal BC Museum rebuild. We discuss what the government priorities should be with Stewart Prest, a political scientist at Simon Fraser University; and in our 2nd half, as Ottawa announces $8.9B in measures to tackle affordability - we hear from listeners about how they're dealing with inflation.

Ch1: Businesses and other private-sector organizations would be required to report ransomware incidents and other cyberattacks to the government under a federal bill recently tabled. Guest: David Shipley, Cybersecurity expert and CEO of Beauceron Security. Ch2: Is it overstepping on kids' enjoyment to limit or completely remove sugary snack foods from the classroom? Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Ch3: The Cullen Commission‘s final report into money laundering in B.C. has faulted senior provincial government ministers, including former premier Christy Clark Guest: John Hua, Global News Reporter. Ch4: New data shows that most people do not want a new Royal BC Museum. Guest: Shachi Kurl, President of Angus Reid. Ch5: A three-year investigation into money laundering in B.C. casinos and the housing market has found no links to political corruption. Guest: David Eby, BC Attorney General. Ch6: After months of cold weather and rain, Vancouverites are ready for some good summer weather.  Unfortunately that summer weather might not last so long. Guest: CKNW show contributor Raji Sohal interviewed Dr. William Merryfield, Research Scientist Environment Canada Ch7: An entomologist at the University of British Columbia is canvassing the public for slapped mosquitoes by snail mail. Guest: Dan Peach,  postdoctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia's zoology department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir presents your complaints about affordability directly to the government. British Columbia Minister of State for Infrastructure (and BC NDP MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale) Bowinn Ma answers concerns about high gas prices, government spending on the Royal BC Museum, and her government's performance, in general. Plus, is ICBC's new "no fault" model fundamentally broken? Vancouver resident Ben Bolliger shares his experience as a cyclist navigating ICBC after a car struck him down and seriously injured him.Lastly, co-creator for the viral Twitter account Room Rater, Jessie Bahrey, rates the "Zoom rooms" of past This is VANCOLOUR guests, including BC Premier John Horgan.

Flooding concerns arise across the province as temperatures climb David Campbell, head of the BC River Forecast Centre discusses the potential for flooding across the province as we head into summer How the city of Chilliwack has fared since last year's atmospheric river, and current preparations for potential floods Ken Popove, Mayor of Chilliwack discusses how the rebuild is going after the 2021 BC floods.  Boston Celtics kick open NBA Finals with dramatic 4th quarter surge while Commissioner Adam Silver shuts down expansion rumours Jawn Jang, Jas Johal Show Contributor & Ryan Lehal, Jas Johal Show Technical Producer discuss when and where the NBA will looks to expand.  How does the brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum compare to the Royal BC Museum – with a similar $1-billion price tag? Kareem Allam, political strategist and Partner at Fairview Strategy, is in Egypt and caught a look at the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is still in construction, and discusses how it measures up against the one billion dollar Royal BC Museum  Lessons to be learned from Doug Ford's victory – Nationally and provincially Christy Clark, former Premier of BC discusses what we learnt from the Ontario election.  The Wrap - Is Elon Musk wrong or right to demand employees return to work? Is the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp trial a setback for all women? Has the English Bay Barge overstayed its' welcome? On The Wrap this week Leah Holiove - TV Reporter and radio host  Sarah Daniels - Real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster   Topics:  Is Elon Musk wrong or right to demand employees return to work? Is the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp trial a setback for all women?  Has the English Bay Barge overstayed its' welcome? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kareem Allam, political strategist and Partner at Fairview Strategy, is in Egypt and caught a look at the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is still in construction, and discusses how it measures up against the one billion dollar Royal BC Museum  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queen's Park Today's Allison Smith joins us to talk about the Ontario election and then we look at the business case for the Royal BC Museum

Will increased density on the Broadway corridor mean increased number of school places too? Dan Fumano, City Columnist for the Vancouver Sun discusses the potential number of new schools built as a result of the Broadway Plan  Canada Soccer cancels Iran match following outcry over plane downing Hamed Esmaeilion, spokesperson and founding member of PS752 Justice association reacts to the news that sees Canada Soccer cancelling their friendly match against Iran.    The Jas Johal Show Political Forum On the The Poitical Forum this week:    Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Stephen Smart - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Topics:  Has the Royal BC Museum technical report changed hearts and minds? Is the state of U.S. politics dangerous for us in Canada?   How local students at Eric Hamber Secondary are fighting for their press freedom Managing Editor Jessica Kim, and Editor in chief Spencer Izen of the Griffins' Nest student newspaper discuss their fight for press freedom  Granville Island birds of prey work hard behind the scenes to keep pesky gulls away The next time you're on Granville Island enjoying a donut or hot dog, you may find it difficult to find a free table but what you won't find are pesky seagulls trying to steal your food.  That's because Granville Island has been employing actual birds of prey to help protect visitors from gulls, crows or other flying nuisances!  Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke with Chuck DeCoste  from Pacific Northwest Raptors and the unique service they provide for Granville Island.

Construction to replace Royal BC Museum set to start before next provincial election Richard Zussman, Global News Reporter at the B.C. Legislature dissects the province's announcement surrounding the Royal BC Museum.  Plus, your calls on the Royal BC Museum rebuilding project The controversy over the Iranian men's soccer team coming to Vancouver Jawn Jang, Jas Johal Show Contributor & Jas Johal discuss whether or not Canada should be playing Iran in a soccer friendly in Vancouver.  “It's sports-washing”: Relatives of flight PS752 victims want Iran's soccer match in Vancouver called off Hamed Esmaeilion, spokesperson and founding member of PS752 Justice association, discuss why Soccer Canada should cancel their friendly match against Iran in Vancouver.  Construction to replace Royal BC Museum set to start before next provincial election Adam Olsen, BC Green Party MLA for Saanich and the North Islands reacts to the provincial government announces its plan to go ahead with a new Royal BC Museum Service Canada chaos: B.C. family says passport renewal delays ended up costing them $3,000 John Hua, Global News Supervisor Reporter tell us more on the big passport renewal delays at Service Canada. 

On the The Poitical Forum this week:  Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Stephen Smart - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Topics:  Has the Royal BC Museum technical report changed hearts and minds? Is the state of U.S. politics dangerous for us in Canada?

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more.This week, Jody and George get all hissy-torical when they dig into the decision by the BC NDP to spend $700 million plus on a new Royal BC Museum that nobody was asking for, saw coming or, apparently, even support. With zero transparency, the NDP find themselves digging a hole that could fit a few woolly mammoths.Prime Minister Trudeau's security detail pulled the plug on the PM attending a recent event in BC. These decision are not made lightly and the pressure politicians and other celebrities face seems to be heating up in Canada. Why is that?And in Vancouver, a re-re-reannouncement of a big project must mean it is an election year. And the NPA, Vancouver's oldest political party, announces its candidates and some details on its crime-fighting platform. Election Day is 5 months away but the “excitement” grows for what is sure to be the most complicated election ever.All that and more on UnSpunpodcast.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/

Ch1: Safety policies designed to protect schools from mass shootings have done little to deter them and may even be harmful to students, research shows, despite a renewed push for such measures in the wake of Tuesday's shooting in Texas. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global Washington Correspondent Ch2: Tourism MinisterMelanie Mark's press conference was an opportunity to clear some things up for the public. Did that actually happen? Guest: Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor Ch3: It is now time again for our new series on CKNW. Capacity Crisis: BC's Healthcare System will explore the direct impact of the crisis on different groups, individuals, and everyday British Columbians. Guest: Adrian Dix, BC Minister of Health. Ch4: Construction to replace the aging Royal BC Museum is set to start before the next provincial election adding a complicated layer to the ongoing saga. Guest: Melanie Mark, BC Minister for Tourism, Art, Culture and Sport Ch5: When it comes to the actual building itself, does the ~$800 mil budget for a new Royal BC Museum make sense or are taxpayers being gouged? Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor with Matthew Soules, Architect and UBC Professor.  Ch6: It is now time again for our new series on CKNW. Capacity Crisis: BC's Healthcare System will explore the direct impact of the crisis on different groups, individuals, and everyday British Columbians.  Many dental offices in B.C. are dealing with severe staffing shortages according to the association Guest: Andrea Burton, CEO, BC Dental Hygienists' Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Zussman, Global News Reporter at the B.C. Legislature dissects the province's announcement surrounding the Royal BC Museum.  Plus, your calls on the Royal BC Museum rebuilding project

Adam Olsen, BC Green Party MLA for Saanich and the North Islands reacts to the provincial government announces its plan to go ahead with a new Royal BC Museum

Criticism of province's $1-billion dollar Royal BC Museum project mounts as government prepares to reveal business case We're hearing from more people who are outraged that the government is proceeding with this Royal BC Museum project. Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke to Lee Pratt, the Mayor of Cranbrook to get his reaction and how the Mayor thinks that money could be used. Plus, your callson Horgan's $1bn plan for the Royal B.C. Museum Local entrepreneur is trying to put an end to Canada's internet “monopoly” Jason Speers, CEO of Babbl Communications, which provides home internet service tells us what Canada's ban on Huawei means for smaller internet service providers and how Babbl Communications differs from the major players in Canada.  “Recipe for disaster”: how a cold spring and a rise in temperatures could cause flooding chaos Dean Werk, President of the Fraser Valley Salmon Society discusses how our cold and wet spring weather and a sudden trend of warmer temperatures may pose flood risks.  Canada Blood Services urgently requires donors to step up as empty beds strain inventory Gayle Voyer, Associate Director of Donor Relations for BC & Yukon, Canadian Blood Services discusses the need for more blood donors  The Wrap: The British Royals visit Canada, but do we care? No Fun City? Plans for Canada Day fireworks go up in smoke &  A warm, long weekend is upon us! But is the high cost of gas impacting road trip plans? On The Wrap this week: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're hearing from more people who are outraged that the government is proceeding with this Royal BC Museum project. Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke to Lee Pratt, the Mayor of Cranbrook to get his reaction and how the Mayor thinks that money could be used. Plus, your callson Horgan's $1bn plan for the Royal B.C. Museum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Keith Bertrand, Mayor of Tumbler Ridge reacts to the $1-billions Royal BC Museum project  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more. This week, Jody and George are dumbfounded … that's right … by the shear political nightmare, the BC NDP have created for themselves with the rebuild of Victoria's Royal BC Museum. $700 million-plus — come on. Of course, this gold-plated decision is political gold for Kevin Falcon, leader of the opposition. Craig James, former B.C. legislature clerk, guilty of fraud, breach of trust wraps up a story UnSpun has been following since episode one — and yes, we have some tummy troubles over it. In Alberta, Premier Jason Kenney stepping down as UCP leader after narrowly getting the support of his party. He's no idiot — leaving is his only way to save face. And finally in Vancouver … oh Vancouver … the hearings about the Broadway Plan have us scratching our heads and wondering … what if this had happened two years earlier would it have been less contentious? All that and more on UnSpunpodcast.-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 Affleck Produced at: https://curvecommunications.com/

Vancouver Park Board unanimously approves pilot project allowing alcohol consumption in 22 parks Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor (ABC) discusses Vancouver's pilot project to allow alcohol consumption in 22 city parks.  Plus, your calls! - Is it time for Vancouverites to be allowed to drink in public parks?  What exactly goes into building a new museum and are there ways to mitigate expenses? Tim Willis, former Executive Vice President, in charge of Exhibition and Visitor Engagement, Royal BC Museum, dissects everything about building and running a museum!  Green Party MLA speaks out against building of a new Royal BC Museum Adam Olsen, Green Party of BC MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, member of the Tsartlip First Nation discusses what the building of a new Royal BC Museum means to him  Williams Lake First Nation launching “farm-to-table” cannabis facility Willie Sellars, chief of the Williams Lake First Nation discusses the new "farm-to-table" cannabis facility  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Willis, former Executive Vice President, in charge of Exhibition and Visitor Engagement, Royal BC Museum, dissects everything about building and running a museum!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Olsen, Green Party of BC MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, member of the Tsartlip First Nation discusses what the building of a new Royal BC Museum means to him  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ch1: National gas prices continued their staggering rise this weekend, with drivers in Vancouver told to brace for as much as $2.34 per litre at the pumps. Guest: David Macdonald, Senior Economist at Policy Alternatives Ch2: New York authorities on Sunday were investigating how a white 18-year-old, who the governor said had been on the radar of authorities since high school, was able to shoot 10 people to death in a Black neighborhood grocery store. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Ch3: British Columbia's public safety minister says an automated alert system will be in place in June to notify residents of dangerously high temperatures like last year's fatal heat dome. Guest: Barbara Roden, Mayor of Ashcroft Ch4: The B.C. government is set to spend three quarters of a billion dollars to build a brand new Royal BC Museum in Victoria. Guest: Melanie Mark, BC Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Art. Ch5: Amtrak will postpone restoring its Cascades passenger-train service between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., until possibly December due to a lack of personnel. Guest: Anthony Perl, Professor of Political Science and Urban Studies at SFU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.