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Former B.C. cabinet minister, Selina Robinson, alleges that Canada's political left has a problem with antisemitism in her memoir, Truth Be Told. The only Jewish member of BC's provincial cabinet, Robinson was fired in 2023 after allegations of racism and Islamophobia. Collin May, barrister & solicitor, adjunct lecturer in community health sciences a the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine and Senior Fellow at the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy, reviewed Robinson's book and joins Evan to discuss it.

Over the past 12 months, The CJN team has produced more than 700 podcast episodes, news stories, opinion pieces and foreign dispatches. The overwhelming theme has been the reverberation of Oct. 7: firebombed synagogues, gunshots at schools, anti-Zionist campus encampments, cancelled Jewish artists, a crackdown on Jewish charities—and more. But we always make sure our coverage balances heartache and hope. Throughout the year, we've also reported on the powerful resurgence of Jewish pride and engagement in Canada's spiritual and communal life—increased numbers of Jewish conversions, secular artists embracing their Jewish identities, solidarity across political lines—which gives us a cause for optimism, even while tense conversations about the Israel-Hamas war continue dividing families, colleagues and civil society at large. On today's episode of The CJN Daily, host Ellin Bessner assembles a team of CJN reporters from across the country to weigh in on the most talked-about stories of the past year and predict what we might expect in 2025. You'll hear from news editor Lila Sarick; Quebec correspondent Joel Ceausu; Western Canada correspondent Sam Margolis in Victoria, B.C.; staff reporter Jonathan Rothman, who covers Toronto city hall and culture pieces; Local Journalism Initiative reporter Mitch Consky, whose beat is campus life and education; and the producer of this very podcast, Zachary Kauffman. What we talked about: Read more about Indigo Books winning legal action to block the BDS movement's effort to boycott the retailer, in The CJN. Hear the interviews with Anthony Housefather about his decision to stay in the Liberal Party, and also our interview with Ya'ara Saks on her choice to meet with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas, both on The CJN Daily. Read more about Selina Robinson's new tell-all book, in The CJN. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Dov Beck-Levine Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to The CJN Daily (Not sure how? Click here)

Former B.C NDP Minister Selina Robinson releases tell-all book GUEST: Selina Robinson, former B.C NDP Cabinet Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics discussed with Vaughn today: The government hiring freeze that TOTALLY isn't a hiring freeze. Selina Robinson publishes a book with her side of her rough treatment by the BC premier and the BC NDP party. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada Day is usually a holiday of patriotism and pride. But this year, nine months after Oct. 7 sparked new waves of antisemitism across the country, many Jewish Canadians continue to feel isolated, vulnerable and anxious. It seems like every few weeks, a new synagogue is attacked or vandalized; Jewish and Israeli children are being routinely bullied; open supporters of Israel can find themselves doxxed online, their businesses boycotted or alienated from their industries. To reflect on what's changed, _The CJN Daily _gathered together some of the country's leading intellectuals and newsmakers on a panel about the state of Jewish life in Canada. Their message: yes, life feels difficult. But don't give up just yet. Joining the show today are Selina Robinson, an independent MLA in the British Columbia legislature who was ousted from the NDP caucus because of the Middle East conflict; David Weinfeld, a Canadian professor of Jewish history and former CJN contributor now living in Philadelphia; Artur Wilczynski, Canada's former ambassador to Norway, just appointed the new antisemitism advisor to the University of Ottawa, now living in the nation's capital; and Rabbi Lisa Grushcow, the spiritual leader of Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom in Montreal. Hear our guests on past episodes of The CJN Daily: Selina Robinson explains why she quit the B.C. NDP over its poor handling of antisemitism What Artur Wilczynski thought after Canadian lawmakers gave a standing ovation to an elderly visitor who turned out to be a Nazi war criminal David Weinfeld contributed to this book edited by David Koffman on why Canada remains the best place in the Diaspora for Jews Credits: The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Zachary Kauffman is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To subscribe to this podcast, please watch this video. Donate to The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt by clicking here. Hear why The CJN is important to me.

Selina Robinson was until recently a senior cabinet minister in the British Columbia provincial NDP government of David Eby. Then her comment on a B'nai Brith organized panel show that before Israel became a state its territory was just "a crappy piece of land with nothing on it," where several hundred thousand people lived, but it didn't produce anything and didn't have an economy. The backlash to MLA Robinson's statement caused her eventual and bitter resignation from cabinet and the NDP party as she claimed antisemitism exists among NDP caucus members. Now MLA Robinson accuses premier Eby of "gaslighting" the Jewish community with empty promises to do something about antisemitism (per Vaughn Palmer in Vancouver Sun). Guest: Selena Robinson. Independent MLA, British Columbia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: The passing of Rex Murphy. Guest: Catherine Swift. Multi-decade friend and president of Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada. Also member of our Beauties and the Beast panel. And: Callers, reflecting on what made Rex special.   Selina Robinson was until recently a senior cabinet minister in the British Columbia provincial NDP government of David Eby. Then her comment on a B'nai Brith organized panel show that before Israel became a state its territory was just "a crappy piece of land with nothing on it," where several hundred thousand people lived, but it didn't produce anything and didn't have an economy. The backlash to MLA Robinson's statement caused her eventual and bitter resignation from cabinet and the NDP party as she claimed antisemitism exists among NDP caucus members. Now MLA Robinson accuses premier Eby of "gaslighting" the Jewish community with empty promises to do something about antisemitism (per Vaughn Palmer in Vancouver Sun). Guest: Selena Robinson. Independent MLA, British Columbia.   Canada's system of MAID (Medical assistance in dying) is under increased international and national scrutiny and criticism. In 2021, more than 10,000 people chose to die with physician administered drugs. The question of whether mental illness is a sole qualifier for MAID was addressed in parliament, reminding that in 2015 the Supreme Court ruled adults with "a grievous and irremedial medical condition" were eligible for assisted death. Now there is growing fear people under economic strain are accessing MAID.  In 2021, more than 10,000 people accessed MAID in Canada, while at the same time the numbers of doctors engaging in providing medical assistance in dying is dropping. Meanwhile a leading United States medical ethicist is calling for MAID to immediately be adopted in the State of New York.  Guest: Dr. Arthur Caplan. Mitty Professor of Bioethics. NYU Grossman School of Medicine.  Author: Smart Mice, Not so smart People.   Split headline: Canada's divorce rate is at its lowest in 50 years. However, Fewer people are entering marriage. This according to a report from the Vanier Institute of the Family. What gives? Hold on though! There's another consideration. What is happening to couples who live together in common-law relationships, but choose not to marry? In 2021, according to the Vanier report, 22.7% of couples were living common-law and when they split up the numbers are shifted to the divorced column. In our efforts to explore these stories, we uncover some truly shocking information about the nitty-gritty of common-law relationships. Guest: Scott Taylor, Taylor Law Group, Langley, British Columbia.  --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selina Robinson discusses how she was forced to resign as minister of post-secondary education in Canada's British Columbia. The sequence of events leading to this undeserved firing was fueled by her remark about the legitimacy of the State of Israel. 

All she did was tell the truth. Before she knew it, Selina Robinson was being hounded out of B.C.'s cabinet for saying the UN had allotted Jews a “crappy piece of land” in 1948, with anti-Israel activists accusing her of insulting Muslims. Robinson joins Brian this week to recount how she was first targeted weeks prior by a “vicious” mob who wanted revenge after the then post-secondary education minister criticized an overtly pro-terrorist college instructor. Robinson recounts how B.C. Premier David Eby and her former colleagues in the NDP turned betrayed her, and why she quit the party over its blindness to the antisemitism in its midst. (Recorded March 27, 2024) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first-ever live recording of the Beyond the Ballot podcast, is a conversation with Selina Robinson. This episode takes a look at her journey into politics, her experience as a long-time Cabinet Minister, her recent controversy and decision to leave the B.C. NDP caucus. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/

Alex Pierson speaks with Selina Robinson, Member of the Legislative Assembly, Former B.C. minister of post-secondary education, who recently resigned from the B.C. NDP caucus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a week since Selina Robinson scorched her premier and former B.C. NDP colleagues for their “silence” after Oct. 7, and for the way they've treated the prominent Jewish politician ever since. Robinson quit the governing party on March 6—the day of her 60th birthday—releasing a blistering five-page letter. Robinson said she was heartbroken, but felt compelled to leave when her premier, David Eby rejected her “too political” offer to host a bridge-building initiative between Muslims and Jews. He'd already fired her from her cabinet post as the minister responsible for post-secondary education back in February. Her troubles began when she participated in a live webinar hosted by B'nai Brith in January, wherein she described pre-1948 Israel as a “crappy piece of land” without an economy. Despite issuing two long apologies and offering to take anti-Islamophobia training, the premier declared she had “screwed up” too badly. Since the controversy began, she's received a death threat that forced her to leave Canada for a while. Her constituency office was vandalized with posters comparing Zionism to Nazism. But Robinson vows she won't be cancelled so easily. Selina Robinson sat down with _The CJN Daily _ahead of Wednesday March 13, the day she sits in the provincial legislature for the first time as an independent MLA representing her Coquitlam-Maillardville riding in Vancouver. What we talked about Read about the B.C. Jewish community's outrage after Selina Robinson got fired from cabinet, in The CJN Watch the controversial remarks which Selina Robinson made on Jan. 30, 2024, during her webinar with B'nai Brith's League for Human Rights Read the full text of Selina Robinson's resignation letter from the B.C. NDP caucus Credits: The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Zachary Kauffman is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. Our title sponsor is Metropia. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To subscribe to this podcast, please watch this video. Donate to The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt by clicking here. Hear why The CJN is important to me.

After the fallout from Selina Robinson leaving the NDP, The Premier meets with Jewish leaders and acknowledges that antisemitism is on the rise in B.C. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Could a DNA scandal put serial killers up for retrial? A forensic scientist in Colorado with a nearly three-decade career, recently resigned amid a scandal that has sent shockwaves through the state's criminal justice system. Guest: Dan Frosch, Enterprise Reporter for The Wall Street Journal Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: The big winners at the Oscars  From Oppenheimer winning "best picture" to John Cena streaking across the stage, we get the Oscar highlights. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria:  After the fallout from Selina Robinson leaving the NDP, The Premier meets with Jewish leaders and acknowledges that antisemitism is on the rise in B.C. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: The challenges with searching for alien life The argument for the existence of extraterrestrial life within our galaxy is grounded in the sheer number of stars, approximately 100 billion, that constitute the Milky Way. On Friday, the Pentagon released a report saying there is no evidence that UAPs exist. At all. Guest: Dr. Avi Loeb, Frank B Baird Jr Professor of Science and Director of Harvard University's Institute for Theory and Computation and the Galileo Project Seg 5: Why are BC landlords protesting? Landlords in the Lower Mainland of BC are growing increasingly frustrated with the existing rental landscape, perceiving a bias in tenancy laws that favors tenants. To voice their concerns, over 200 landlords and their supporters staged a rally outside of Ravi Kahlon's office in Delta. Guest: Baldeep Jhand, Spokesperson for Landlord Rights Association Seg 6: Pet Week: Food and Nutrition for your pet? With so many different brand names and dietary advice, how do you decide what's best to feed your pet? Guest: Ali Chernoff, Dog and Human Food Nutritionist Seg 7: Should Vancouver get a shared e-scooter program? Vancouver is set to embrace the trend of “micro-mobility" by potentially launching a network of shared electric scooters as early as this summer. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Seg 8: What's going on with that doctored photo of Kate Middleton? The recent controversy involving the Princess of Wales centers around a family photograph taken by the Prince of Wales and released on Mother's Day in Britain. Guest: Redmond Shannon, European Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selina Robinson leaves the NDP, a nomination battle in Little Mountain and should local governments have more say in immigration?

Antisemitism in the B.C NDP: how is Premier David Eby responding? GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter How should Premier David Eby and the NDP move forward from Selina Robinson's resignation? GUEST: Haroon Khan, Director with the Al Masjid Al Jamia in Vancouver and Pakistan Canada Association Nat Bailey Stadium requires a 20 million dollar upgrade. Will taxpayers have to pay? GUEST: Rob Fai, Weekends Mornings on CKNW host and long time sportscaster MLA George Heyman denies claims of antisemitism in the B.C NDP caucus; was this the right move? GUEST: Ezra Shanken, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver What's the greenest car you can buy? Here's a hint. It's not a Tesla. GUEST: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com  Monster Jam roars into Vancouver for the Arena Championship Series GUEST: Tony Ochs, Driver of the “Thunder-ROARus” truck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Haroon Khan, Director with the Al Masjid Al Jamia in Vancouver and Pakistan Canada Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Premier held a lengthy old-fashioned scrum and answered questions about the departure of Selina Robinson and pushed back in a few ways. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Selina Robinson, Former Post-Secondary Education Minister of BC and Independent MLA representing Coquitlam-Maillardville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a result of Justin Trudeau catering to a voter demographic he desperately needs to cling to power, it's become open season on Jews and supporters of Israel across Canada. In Episode 24, Marty Gold explains scenes from 1930's Germany in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. He warns, it's going to come to Winnipeg too - because our political leaders fear the mobs. We provide a snapshot of the last week with major incidents of Islamists and far-left radicals intimidating and threatening not only Jewish citizens and institutions - but a Trudeau event with the Italian Prime Minister and a Liberal Party fundraiser, both in Toronto. Trudeau claimed that pro-Palestine demonstrators were "peaceful protesters" when this started; now they are chanting antisemitic slurs, blood libels like "Gaza is a genocide", and "death to Jews". A key goal- for Trudeau to resume funding antisemitic front group UNRWA, no matter its support for Hamas and hiding kidnappers. And he caved. Part 1 - Facts the Winnipeg media don't tell the public, starting with how the January attack on Edmonton City Hall was, ⁠as we told Coun. Ross Eadie⁠, a terrorist attack. Then we have the details about the 'student' groups bragging about stopping Trudeau's reception for Giorgia Meloni and complaining they're being 'vilified' for chasing a cabinet minister and screaming, shoving and spitting at seniors. Trudeau's "anti-Islamophobia" envoy Amira Elghawaby ran cover for the thugs. Hours later a Thornhill synagogue was targeted with noisy megaphoned chants and retched offensive signs, and the mob made police back off making an arrest for assault. 17.40 What happens when authorities do nothing? We describe the Jew-hating posters promoting an Intifada, plastered in public the next morning- and we have audio of a blockade of a Liberal fundraiser that night and harassment of donors because they "support genocide". A CUPE leader was front and centre in the melee. The intimidation extended to a Raptors game, where "Free Our Hostages" sweatshirts - advocating for kidnapped Israelis- were deemed too political for a sport that religiously parades BLM and diversity causes. 24:17 Part 2- Intentional intimidation of Jewish residents and facilities in Trudeau's town as police stood down. We have a round-up of aggressive mob incidents in Montreal at McGill University and at the oldest Synagogue in Canada- where there's a Holocaust museum. You'll hear the "pro-Palestinian" chants to kill Jews and threats of ethnic cleansing of Israel - did Winnipeg media mention it? On Wednesday, the urban terrorists targeted yet another synagogue in Toronto. Yet Trudeau's cabinet ministers lied about caring about Jewish safety and defended UNRWA. Marty provides more background on Hamas obstructing and stealing aid, creating the propaganda of "mass starvation" that helps fuel the protests. 41.50- Selina Robinson was a BC cabinet minister in January. Now she's left the party of 'inclusion' and⁠ issued a scorching letter ⁠citing antisemitic bias and a pro-Hamas slant inside the NDP caucus that has abandoned BC's Jews. “Where are you when protesters, their faces covered, march through our campuses intimidating young Jewish adults…? Where are you when young Jewish students get trapped in bathrooms? Where are your ideals of [an] inclusive society?” 48:18 Part 3 - The bigger picture is an attempt to normalize slaughter and violence under the banner of "decolonization and liberation." Marty walks through ⁠an analysis by Seth Franzman⁠ that describes the Hamas attack on October 7 at the behest of Iran and other nefarious actors "... to reset the entire Middle East and also have global ramifications... asserting that any mass killing by Hamas is acceptable... " It's "a dry run for genocide basically, to wrap genocidal massacres in the "resistance" agenda...and see if people in the West would accept this." Is that the Winnipeg and Canada we want? Send this podcast to your political leaders and ask them.

Seg 1: How 'Rumor Clinics' fought misinformation in WWII During World War II, North America faced external adversaries in the Axis powers and a formidable domestic challenge – the spread of rumours that threatened to undermine morale, sow distrust, and foster division among its citizens. Guest: Greg Daugherty, Frequent Contributor to Smithsonian Magazine and Author of “You Can Write for Magazines” Seg 2: View From Victoria: Push back over Robinson departure The Premier held a lengthy old-fashioned scrum and answered questions about the departure of Selina Robinson and pushed back in a few ways. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: A protest movement in Georgia, a swing state won by Biden in 2020, is pressuring him over his support for Israel. Following a similar effort in Michigan, the Listen to Georgia Coalition launched the Leave It Blank campaign, urging voters to submit blank ballots. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: How is BC protecting small businesses? The province of British Columbia has recently revamped its Securing Small Business Rebate Program in response to concerns raised by the business community.  Guest: Brenda Bailey, BC's Minister of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation Seg 5: Pet Week: Is there a proper way to train your dog? Is there a right way to train your dog? With countless YouTube video', books and resources about dog training, how do you know your dog is getting the proper training? What are some tips and tricks to getting your dog trained up? Guest: Brad Pattison, Pet Behaviourist and trainer at Hustle Up Dog Training Seg 6: Kickin' it with the Caps:  The Caps leave tomorrow for San Jose where they play their first away game of the season. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Selina Robinson speaks about her departure from the NDP Guest: Selina Robinson, Former Post-Secondary Education Minister of BC and Independent MLA representing Coquitlam-Maillardville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill reacts to Mike's interview with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. One point that stood out was Poilievre's promise to axe the carbon tax. Selina Robinson is accusing some of her colleagues of anti-Semitism. US President Joe Biden gave his much anticipated State of the Union address last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 8, 2024 - The stunning resignation of Selina Robinson from the BC NDP caucus leads to questions about antisemitism inside the party and what Premier David Eby should have done, and should do now, to address the issues. Plus, a look at the fascinating race to replace the retiring George Heyman as the NDP candidate for Vancouver-Little Mountain. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Khelsilem. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Ottawa's worst mass killing shocks and devastates the city (1:54) Guest: Lisa MacLeod, Progressive Conservative MPP, Nepean Ottawa's worst mass killing shocks and devastates the city (11:13) Guest: Caroline Sullivan, founder and co-director of the Child, Adolescent, and Family Centre of Ottawa and a full-time psychology professor at the University of Ottawa Ex-minister Selina Robinson quits B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism (17:22) Guest: Selina Robinson, independent MLA, former BC NDP cabinet minister California mansions on the brink after record rain (34:16) Guest: Kathleen Treseder, Professor, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Irvine and City of Irvine Council member Corb Lund's new album pays tribute to old friend and country legend Ian Tyson and thoughts on coal mining in the Canadian Rockies (46:26) Guest: Corb Lund, singer and songwriter, his new album is El Viejo Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson - and how Jake Paul has brought attention to a sport on the ropes (1:02:39) Guest: Dan Rafael, boxing journalist

Ottawa homicide detectives are on the scene at a home where 6 people, including 4 children, were found dead.Former B.C. cabinet minister Selina Robinson resigns from the provincial NDP, says she's still facing backlash for a comment she made about the middle east.A new study suggest the damage to Gaza's healthcare system is so severe, even if a ceasefire began today, the deaths would continue to rise for months.

Guest: Selina Robinson, former Minister of Post-Secondary Education in B.C, now an independent MLA for Coquitlam - Maillardville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did an illegal magic mushroom dispensary get a business license in Vancouver? (0:34) Guest: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor The new carbon tax? New Zealand gets closer to taxing methane spewing cow burps (17:23) Guest: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor Selina Robinson resigns from the B.C. NDP caucus (24:42) Guest: Selina Robinson, former Minister of Post-Secondary Education in B.C, now an independent MLA for Coquitlam - Maillardville Selina Robinson resigns from the B.C. NDP caucus (36:31) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Another fast growing suburb is denied money from the feds' housing accelerator fund (45:00) Guest: Dylan Kruger, Delta City Councillor Kamloops also shut out from the fed's housing accelerator fund (54:04) Guest: Katie Neustaeter, Kamloops City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selina Robinson has left the B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism among some of its members. The former cabinet minister says she felt unsupported as a Jewish woman in the governing party. She joins us to explain her experience. And we talk with a political scientist about the role of international events in local politics. Next, ahead of International Women's Day we hear about the pusyh get get more women in the trades.

Former BC cabinet minister Selina Robinson's decision to leave the NDP caucus and become an independent stems from a series of events that unfolded over the past months, beginning with controversial comments about Israel. Guest: Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, Senior Rabbi of Temple Sholom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why people used to steal wrinkly vegetables for their health During the Victorian era and preceding centuries, people employed various plants for medicinal purposes before the advent of modern pharmaceuticals. Guest: Dr. Anne Marie Roos, Professor of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Lincoln Seg 2: Scott Thoughts: Can the Canucks capitalize before the trade deadline? The NHL Trade Deadline is tomorrow, and it seems like the Canucks are going all in this season, as word is they are actively pursuing Star winger Jake Guentzel. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Selina Robinson's letter calls out NDP members Selina Robinson announced her departure from the NDP caucus with a devastating letter which called out members for antisemitism. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Do restaurants hate reservations for large groups? Have you tried to make a restaurant reservation lately? Apparently there's a growing trend in the industry where restaurants don't want tables of 6 or more, but is it true? Guest: Scott Shantz, Show Contributor, Morning's with Simi Seg 5: How do Farmers' Markets impact local economies? Shoppers at farmers' markets spend an average of $42.50 per visit, significantly impacting local producers. Supporting local agriculture in this way fosters community involvement and sustainability. Guest: Heather O'Hara, Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers' Markets Seg 6: What constitutes political antisemitism?  Former BC cabinet minister Selina Robinson's decision to leave the NDP caucus and become an independent stems from a series of events that unfolded over the past months, beginning with controversial comments about Israel. Guest: Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, Senior Rabbi of Temple Sholom Seg 7: How beneficial are concurrent disorder centers for youth? A new study focuses on the often-overlooked population of adolescents facing concurrent disorders, where mental health issues coincide with substance use problems. Guest: Suzanne Simpson, Teacher Who Conducted Doctoral Research at a Concurrent Disorder Facility for Youth Seg 8: Was the “World's Oldest Dog” actually the world's oldest dog? Guinness World Records publicly declared Bobi the "oldest dog ever" on Feb. 2, 2023, at the age of 30 years and 267 days. Experts questioned the viability of Bobi's moniker, which led to an investigation into the legitimacy of the world record. Guest: Matt Reynolds, Senior Science Writer for WIRED Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selina Robinson announced her departure from the NDP caucus with a devastating letter which called out members for antisemitism. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLA Selina Robinson pens an open letter regarding her resignation from the BC NDP Caucus. Guest: Nico Slobinsky - Vice President, Pacific Region, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs BC's Human Rights Tribunal says Uber must provide accessible rides to wheelchair users. Guest: Ben Dooley - CKNW Producer For the first time since the pandemic, data from AutoTrader reveals a significant recovery in automobile inventory! Guest: Baris Akyurek - Vice President of Insights and Intelligence AutoTrader

Selina Robinson names 7 MLAs in brazen letter claiming she experienced anti-Semitism in the BC legislature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John starts the show by discussing the kerfuffle around Selina Robinson, forced to resign from the provincial cabinet in British Columbia for remarks about Israel pre-1948. It was a collision of outrage and cancel culture. Everyone involved failed, including Robinson and the mainstream media. Free speech and accurate reporting were completely ignored. We move on to other stories with similar themes, about media bias, free speech on campus, and we finish up with Danielle Smith's transgender policies.John Carpay in the Western Standard, Feb 13, 2024: Sorry Selina, but what goes round, comes roundB'nai Brith, Jan 30, 2024: An Evening with Our Jewish Public OfficialsGlacier Media via Castanet, Feb 1, 2024: College instructors group calls on B.C. minister to resign for criticizing pro-Hamas teacherNational Post via MSN, Jan 26, 2024: Pro-terror college instructor who claimed victory at not being fired... is firedVancouver Sun, Nov 2, 2023: How public comments made outside of the workplace can become 'off-duty misconduct'Brian Lilly in the Toronto Sun via MSN, Feb 6, 2024: Canada's biased media do themselves no favours with PoilievreBlacklock's Reporter, Feb 8, 2024: Media Untrustworthy, BiaseCBC, Feb 9, 2024: Trudeau 'pissed off' by Bell Media's 'garbage decision' to lay off journalistsJohn Carpay in the Western Standard, Feb 8, 2024: Unbelievable but true, as NDP legislator demands pro-energy speech banJustice Centre, Feb 6, 2024: Justice Centre Weekly: Glenn Blackett on the importance of professional dissent - S02E02Joel Kotkin in The National Post, Feb 8, 2024: 'Decolonized' universities dividing Canadians--Higher education goes MedievalJustin Deschamps in Badlands Media, Feb 7, 2024: Gender Ideology Has Become Law--The Cautionary Tale of Canada's Subversive, Incremental LawfareTrue North, Feb 2, 2024: “A step forward” LGBT Albertans react to Danielle Smith's new gender policiesPamela Paul in The New York Times, Feb 2, 2024: As Kids, They Thought They Were Trans. They No Longer Do.Theme Music "Carpay Diem" by Dave StevensSupport the show

Bell lays off more workers and asks for more money, a recall petition starts for Calgary’s mayor Jyoti Gondek, and Selina Robinson is removed from the BC NDP’s cabinet. Also, suspicious HSBC mortgages are fuelling the real estate crisis. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 56:32 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

This is Vancolour's Mo Amir joins Ian to discuss the resignation of Selina Robinson and more.

Post-Secondary Minister Selina Robinson was removed from cabinet by Premier David Eby this week after hateful comments about Palestine -- how did the premier handle it, what will the ramifications be for the NDP and what does it mean for BC politics? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Bill's Beat: Eby blasts local news firings, Selina Robinson and women in politics, & Vancouver police board member breaks silence on why she resigned. Bill Tieleman is a veteran BC political strategist and campaigner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trucking firm sues the B.C government to overturn suspension GUEST: Dave Earle, President and CEO of BC Trucking Association The real world cost of the digital race for bitcoin GUEST: Josie Osborne, B.C's Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation "Free" speech in politics: Lessons from Selina Robinson's removal GUEST: Mary Polak, Strategic Advisor for Maple Leaf Strategies and former Minister of Environment for B.C The new Oakridge Mall for the ultra-wealthy, or is there space for locals. GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor An update on the B.C man who went to Mexico to avoid long waits for surgery GUEST: Bruce Gordon, B.C patient currently in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for a left hip replacement surgery since 2018  Does Vancouver have a rat problem?   GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor & Rat Apologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Mary Polak, Strategic Advisor for Maple Leaf Strategies and former Minister of Environment for B.C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How sleep deprivation warps your reality When severely sleep-deprived, our cognitive functions that interpret and understand information are impaired. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Seg 2: View From Victoria:  David Eby is resuming his agenda and trying to put the Selina Robinson controversy behind him. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Will Trump be able to run for president in 2024? Trump's lawyers argue that blocking a leading presidential candidate from the ballot would result in "chaos and bedlam" in the United States. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: What if one of your twins vanished in utero? Eleanor found out that she was pregnant with twins after a successful IVF cycle. This excitement turned into disbelief when the sonographer informed her that one of the twins had suddenly disappeared from her uterus. Guest: Eleanor Barker-White, Author of “My Name Was Eleanor” Seg 5: How will Atira run SROs without funding? Atira Women's Resource Society, which operated Winters Hotel during a tragic fire two years ago, supports recommendations from the coroner's inquest jury, including phasing out public funding for privately owned SRO hotels and strengthening fire safety bylaws. Guest: Catherine Roome, Interim CEO of Atira Seg 6: Should Vancouver adopt a community housing model? Finding housing and community in Vancouver is challenging, but East Van Cohousing is addressing this issue through the development of a 35-unit multifamily apartment building. Guest: Maria Fielder, Equity Member of East Van Co-Housing Seg 7: Could the origins of life stem from a lake in Kamloops? Scientists from the University of Washington launched a groundbreaking study to investigate BC's Last Chance Lake for its potential to be a "cradle of life. Guest: Dr. David Catling, Professor of Astrobiology at the University of Washington and Senior Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Eby is resuming his agenda and trying to put the Selina Robinson controversy behind him. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Nico Slobinsky, Vice President of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Vancouver Park Board's battle with City Hall escalates GUEST: Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner  Jewish community offended by the removal of Selina Robinson from cabinet GUEST: Nico Slobinsky, Vice President of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs [CIJA] AI doesn't have common sense… yet. GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor Should the B.C government allow clinics to hire physician assistants to deal with waitlists? GUEST: Dr. Kevin McLeod, Internal Medicine specialist at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, and Whitehorse Hospital in the Yukon Territory Wine War: battling Alberta's ban on B.C wine sales  GUEST: Miles Prodan, President and CEO of Wine Growers of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian journalist Nora Loreto reads the latest headlines for Tuesday, February 6, 2024.TRNN has partnered with Loreto to syndicate her daily news digest and share it with our audience—tune in every morning on the TRNN podcast feed to hear about the latest important news stories from Canada and around the world.Find more headlines from Nora at Sandy & Nora Talk Politics podcast feed.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer:Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnewsReferenced articles:Story 1 - Cops in Val d'Or want millions of dollars over how they were protrayed in an episode of Enqûete about abuse of Indigenous women from 2015Story 2 - Selina Robinson out as PSE minister for saying that Palestine before Israel was "crappy land" ... Global News manages to report about pre-Isreal Palestine without saying Palestine once.Story 3 - Turns out that the PMO invited a Ukrainian Nazi to the after-party event in Toronto with Zelensky.Story 4 - Federal government blew $600,000 on hotel rooms that no one used, plus millions to leadership consultants for a federal anti-homelessness strategy.Story 5 - Deaths in West Bank highest since 2005, when data started being counted.Story 6 - Nicaragua is bringing Canada and other countries to the ICJ over arms exports to Israel.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about international students and how the story is being told is full of mostly racist mistruths, Selina Robinson in BC gets a faculty member fired and is now demoted herself, Israel continues to pound Gaza and Brandi Morin is being surveilled by a tech firm that has contracts with the Alberta government. **This was recorded on Sunday night before Robinson lost her cabinet seat Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Selina Robinson steps down as B.C's Minister of Post-Secondary Education GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief & Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter Former B.C labour minister joins the race for Conservative nomination in 2025 GUEST: Iain Black, former Labour minister of B.C, running for the federal Conservatives in the Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam riding.  Was Selina Robinson's resignation warranted? GUEST: Haroon Khan, Director with the Al Masjid Al Jamia in Vancouver and Pakistan Canada Association How did Vancouver score more games than Toronto for the 2026 FIFA World Cup GUEST: Blake Price, Co-Host of The Sekeres & Price Show, at Sekeres and price dot com  Traces Of A Boy: Reflections of the Unfathomable GUEST: Russ Grabb, author of Traces of a Boy: Reflections of the Unfathomable Should Vancouver follow Paris and place high parking fees on large vehicles? GUEST: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Haroon Khan, Director with the Al Masjid Al Jamia in Vancouver and Pakistan Canada Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guests Ezra Shanken, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Vancouver, and Rabbi Dan Moscovitz, Senior Rabbi of Temple Sholom in Vancouver share their views on NDP MLA Selina Robinson stepping down as B.C. cabinet minister over comments on the Middle East. Then, we speak with CBC Go Public reporter Erica Johnson, and Neesha Hoti, Better Business Bureau's director of marketing and communications discuss romance scammers. Erica Johnson called out a scammer and ended up getting an insightful interview about his motives.

On Friday the premier was still indicating that Selina Robinson was remaining in cabinet, albeit with work to do, but Monday morning, she was gone. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: We need Cybersecurity for our satellites! Satellites are crucial pieces of technology that gps, communication and commerce depend on, and they are facing an increase in cyber attacks. Guest: Dr. Gregory J Falco, Assistant ProfessorCornell University, Aerospace & Systems Engineering Seg 2: View From Victoria: On Friday the premier was still indicating that Selina Robinson was remaining in cabinet, albeit with work to do, but Monday morning, she was gone. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: How are undocumented children treated in Canada? An unimaginable amount of children in Canada are considered to be “Undocumented”, and it's been a continuous problem for those immigrating into Canada. Guest: Sarah Pole, Director of the Childhood Arrivals Support & Advocacy Program at Justice for Youth and Children Seg 4: How NDA's contribute to the issue in Hockey Canada What are the legal circumstances involved with NDA's when it comes to criminal matters? Guest: Dr. Julie McFarlane, Professor University of Windsor and co-founder of ‘Can't Buy my Silence', a global campaign to ban the misuse of NDA's. Seg 5: Canadians are leaning into 'sleep divorce' Have you heard about a sleep Divorce? It sounds daunting, but it could just save your marriage! Guest: Amanda Jewson, Sleep Expert Seg 6: Why are we financing high-end hotel accommodations for MPs? Parliament spent almost $600,000 on luxury hotel rooms for the annual Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly meeting in Vancouver. Guest: Peter Julian, NDP House Leader Seg 7: The Winters Hotel Fire trial Despite being ordered to do so, Atira Property Management failed to produce a fire safety plan for the Winters Hotel and had a sprinkler system and alarm that were 50 years old and didn't meet current fire code standards. Guest: Jen St. Denis, Vancouver journalist covering city issues and housing for the Tyee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selina Robinson is officially OUT of cabinet after her Israel/Palestine remarks. There's a game of Musical Chairs happening right now in Canadian Politics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief & Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith reacts to Mike's earlier interview with BC Conservative leader John Rustad and their conversation around UNDRIP(United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples) Many people are calling for Selina Robinson to resign in light of her controversial comments on Israel and Palestine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: When did we start having conversations about sexuality? Sex used to be a taboo subject, and people had no idea about the sexual behaviors of others. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Seg 2: Do you drink 8 glasses of water everyday?  Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi and Steven Cheung, Professor of Kinesiology at Brock University Seg 3: View From Victoria:  BC Ferries scheduled a media briefing to talk about the holiday weekend preparations. The Union says to expect more bad news. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: The Government of British Columbia has announced a $20 million investment to support travel assistance for individuals in rural, remote, and smaller communities in BC who require cancer treatment. Guest: Dr. Sandra Krueckl, Executive Vice President of Mission, Information and Support Services at the Canadian Cancer Society Seg 5: Where We Live: The discovery of ghost signs in cities, such as Vancouver, is a delightful yet bittersweet experience. These signs, painted directly onto buildings in the past, often resurface during development but are usually covered up or destroyed again. Most of these signs are found in and around Vancouver's downtown area, with examples like an ad for "4X" bread on Hastings Street and an old movie poster for "Grandma's Boy." Guest: John Mackie, Reporter for The Vancouver Sun Seg 6: Kickin' it with The Caps The Whitecaps finally have a game at home after being on the road for the last 7 games. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Niki Sharma is addressing a critical shortage of sheriffs that led to 86 court appearances being canceled or delayed this year. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Seg 8: Two women MLAs from different political parties, Selina Robinson and Elenore Sturko, are advocating for improved protections against online harassment following a wave of death threats and misogynistic abuse they received. Guest: Selina Robinson, Minister of Post-Secondary and Future Skills for the BC NDP Guest: Elenore Sturko, Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions and Recovery for BC United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two women MLAs from different political parties, Selina Robinson and Elenore Sturko, are advocating for improved protections against online harassment following a wave of death threats and misogynistic abuse they received. Guest: Selina Robinson, Minister of Post-Secondary and Future Skills for the BC NDP Guest: Elenore Sturko, Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions and Recovery for BC United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we take a look at the realities of Crime Scene Investigation or CSI. Zoe Cadwell from the University of Portsmouth and Selina Robinson from Winchester University both used to be Crime Scene Investigators.We ask how does the CSI activity we see in films and TV dramas compare to the real world? How do investigations differ around the world? And what are the myths of Crime Scene Investigation?We'd love you to be part of the discussion, too. Email your questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes to lifesolved@port.ac.uk.You can also find out more about this work and other research at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/ Life Solved is released every Thursday and available on all major podcast platforms.USEFUL LINKSUniversity of Portsmouth School of Criminology and Criminal Justice:https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/school-of-criminology-and-criminal-justiceZoe Cadwell bio:https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/zoe-cadwellSelina Robinson bio:https://www.winchester.ac.uk/about-us/leadership-and-governance/staff-directory/staff-profiles/robinson-1.php Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brought to you from the BCIT campus, we discuss tech jobs, economic growth, and how to make learning and connectivity available to everyone. Guests: Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Brenda Bailey & Minister of Post Secondary Education & Future Skills Selina Robinson.

A local news correspondent is riding to conquer cancer in support of Selina Robinson. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: A local news correspondent is riding to conquer cancer in support of Selina Robinson. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 2: What is the reasoning behind the NDP's quest to investigate food pricing within Canadian grocery stores. Guest: Alistair MacGregor, NDP Critic for Food Price Inflation Seg 3: Just as quickly as Vancouver's single use cup fee came in, it's going out! Guest: Rebecca Bligh, Vancouver City Councillor Seg 4: Is it possible to save old growth forests while simultaneously increasing forestry jobs in the province? Guest: Bruce Ralston, BC Forests Minister Seg 5: Could strengthening BC's biomanufacturing sector improve the future of healthcare? Guest: Wendy Hurlburt, President and CEO of LifeScientists BC Seg 6: How local Black innovators are advancing the world of tech and building a community. Guest: Anthonia Ogundele, Founder of Ethọ́s Lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Healthcare summit held in Ottawa. President Biden heckled during state of the union address. Selina Robinson announces she's been diagnosed with cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby finishes a week-long focus on forestry and natural resources, but what did he say and how did it land? Plus, there's a new special advisor for healthcare in the premier's office, Dr. Penny Ballem, how will that change the dynamic of decision-making? Plus, a discussion about criticism surrounding a health colleges bill, and a healthy dose of praise for minister Selina Robinson for standing up for a drag queen story time event in Coquitlam. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Allie Blades.

Selina Robinson is the B.C. Minister of Finance. She has served as the BC NDP MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville since 2013.Recorded: September 5, 2022Selina Robinson was featured on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #41 and Episode #96.

Today on Baldrey's Beat: BC Finance Minister Selina Robinson announces 3 day cooling off period for home purchases. Selina Robinson also announces an expansion of the Speculation and Vacancy tax. How are people feeling about David Eby running for BC NDP leadership

Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance; George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy; and Nathan Cullen, Minister of Municipal Affairs, on increasing investments to help B.C. secure a low-carbon future.

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

We speak to finance minister Selina Robinson about funding for people living with disabilities and putting more than $7 million towards hereditary Wet'su'wet'en chiefs.

Top stories today: Civil rights groups concerned over restrictions Yesterday the Premier of BC announced that audits in the form of counterattack style road checks would commence to curb the spread of COVID. Well, some aren't too thrilled about it. Christy Clark faces the law Christy Clark was the latest person to testify in the Cullen commission. What did she have to say?  BC without 4/20, again Is it even British Columbia without an annual 4/20 celebration? We chat with Dana Larsen himself, about 4/20 in a pandemic.  Much more in the full episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Some groups aren't happy about newly announced travel measures ‘Roadside audits' ruffled some feathers yesterday. First there are those who need to go from Vancouver Coastal Health, to Fraser Health, to see their loved ones in LTC. Then, there are the civil liberties groups who think this is a breach of their constitutional rights.    Meghan McDermott, is Senior Staff Counsel and Interim Policy Director at the BC Civil Liberties Association.  Chapter 2 Does the tax deadline need to be extended? If you haven't yet filed your taxes, you better hurry! Is there an excuse to be made to delay the deadline? For more insight we bring in Peter Cishecki, Registered Financial Planner and President of the Everything Financial Group Chapter 3 Christy Clark takes the stand The latest in the Cullen Inquiry to be called to answer questions about Money Laundering in B.C. Sandy Garossino was looking forward to this, and helps us debrief this historic day.  Chapter 4 BC Budget Day Any big surprises in today's budget? Selina Robinson, BC's finance minister, joins the show.  Chapter 5 Why can't we stop international travel? We've heard many reports of people in India, as an example, faking COVID tests in order to travel to Canada. Why isn't more being done to stop this? India is one of the worst COVID hotspots in the world. Dr Anna Wolak, Family Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of British Columbia, shares her thoughts Chapter 6 Police association chimes in on restriction enforcement The new measures we'll learn more details about this Friday as they pertain to curbing travel has us thinking, what do cops think about this? We talk to Tom Stamatakis.  Chapter 7 COVID-420 x 2 The second year without a massive 420 gathering. Dana Larsen, Activist and long-time organizer of the 4/20 Vancouver rallies, shares his thoughts. _____________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!  

Any big surprises in today's budget? Selina Robinson, BC's finance minister, joins the show. 

The Honourable Selina Robinson joins Hayley Woodin for a conversation on leadership in politics, her greatest professional challenges and her goals for her term as minister of finance. The discussion is part of a special BIV Women in Leadership series, sponsored by the Women's Enterprise Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1: Let’s talk about the Canadian labour market as we start looking ahead to the new year.  Economist Brendon Bernard has written a great piece on it for the Indeed Hiring Lab, he joins us now to talk about what the numbers are saying. Chapter 2: The octopus they named after Bonnie Henry at Sidney’s Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is being released. He was being cared for at the centre for the past six months but now it’s time for Henry to return to the wild once again.  Guest: Niki Reitmayer, CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 3: B.C.'s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner is launching a public campaign clarifying mask exemptions. Chapter 4: It’s an outcome environmental advocates and local Indigenous leaders have been fighting for, for decades.  Open net fish farms will be phased out of the Discovery Islands over the next 18-months.  Guest:  Bob Chamberlin, advocate for wild salmon, former vice president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. Chapter 5: The hotel and tourism industries might take years to recover according to the fiscal update we got from provincial finance minister Selina Robinson yesterday.  We’ve recovered most of the 400,000 jobs lost in the Spring but the majority of remaining job losses are in industries that don’t see much hope on the horizon.  Guest: Ingrid Jarrett, president and CEO of the BC Hotel Association. Chapter 6: If you’re looking for something to do this evening, or anytime over the holiday season, we may have the ticket for you!  A local ballet studio has produced a film adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker, and it premiers online tonight.  The founder of Goh Ballet, former principal dancer for the National Ballet of Canada, Chan Hon Goh joins us with more. Chapter 7: The 7 p.m. cheer for frontline healthcare workers was an awesome nightly ritual when the pandemic first began. Now since we’re entering the holiday season, there’s a new idea for how we can show our appreciation! Guest: Rory Richards, West End resident who started the 7 pm cheer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selina Robinson is the BC Member of the Legislative Assembly for Coquitlam-Maillardville for the BC NDP, as elected in 2013. Since 2017, she has been the BC Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. She first appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #41 to discuss homelessness in British Columbia and Temporary Modular Housing.

Selina Robinson is the BC Member of the Legislative Assembly for Coquitlam-Maillardville for the BC NDP, as elected in 2013. Since 2017, she has been the BC Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. She first appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #41 to discuss homelessness in British Columbia and Temporary Modular Housing.

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - The old Surge Narrows store, on Read Island, closed its doors in 2007. A Strathcona Regional District staff report sates, “since that time the building and its associated boardwalk, floating dock and fuel shed have been left in a state of disrepair.” Last November, the SRD board applied for a $2.2 million grant to revitalize the property and was turned down. Now it looks the Surge Narrows Store Revitalization project is going forward. Starts 1:09:56 BC's Minister of Municipal Affairs, Selina Robinson, recently met with representatives from the SRD. Regional Director Jim Abram wrote, in the September 2020 issue of Surge Currents, “This year staff and the Chair of the Board had three topics for the Board to consider and vote on as the topics to be discussed. I read them prior to the meeting and noticed that there wasn't a single Rural Area issue on the list! Very upsetting since this IS our local government. So, I did the research and came up with one that I felt needed to go forward and it was directly related to this Minister's portfolio.” The Minister subsequently agreed that the Surge Narrows store project should go forward. So did the Federal Ministry. The Electoral Areas Services Committee gave its recommendation to the project at their September 16th board meeting. When the SRD meets again, on October 7th, they will decide whether to send an application to the Canada Infrastructure Program - Rural and Northern Communities grant program. According to Abram, Read Island already has the grant, “This is just the board endorsing it.” In Surge Currents, he wrote, “The grant is for $2.2 Million for the Surge Narrows revitalization project which includes an additional wharf and dock, a rebuild of the Surge Narrows Store historic property and dozens of other wonderful projects within the property that we purchased a year or so ago. It will also look at a small seniors' village to accommodate the aging population that does not want to leave: Aging in place!”

Today's highlights:  Major housing announcement, but isn't enough? Today Selina Robinson made an announcement that a lot of people want to hear. But, on the other side, a lot of people are saying it isn't enough. 450 supporting housing units, including temporary units, to be ready by Spring 2021.  Back to school is 9 days away And we do a hit with Stephen Price, our education expert, live from inside a classroom! John A 101 Another John A MacDonald statue involved in a news story. We talk a look at the good, and bad, and ask if it's worth it to have this ‘cancel culture' attitude towards Canada's first PM.    NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1  Lynda's back! Plus, a major announcement when it comes to supportive housing We talk to Jean Swanson, long time advocate for affordable housing, and a COPE Vancouver Councillor.  Chapter 2 Another young student with a COVID PSA, and a message for you! His name is Jonathan, he's a 21 year old BCIT student, who is using his voice to try and help steer this ship in the right direction.  Chapter 3 Live from a Vancouver classroom Stephen Price chats with us live from inside a classroom. What does it look like, less than two weeks away from back to school? Chapter 4 Dallas Brodie Is it time for an audit of DTES expenses?  We know about the money that has been pumped into the DTES. But, we don't know specifically where that money is going.  One group is attempting to change that.  Chapter 5 John A. MacDonald, why the hate?  Was he REALLY that bad? Is it worth dismantling every remnant of him?  Some say yes, some say no. Eric finds out from both sides. Chapter 6 Major housing supports announced today We're joined by housing minister Selina Robinson about what was announced and how it'll impact homelessness in Vancouver Chapter 7 BOO! Halloween is just around the corner ___________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!  

We chat with Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Selina Robinson.

That's Selina Robinson, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing shared some strong words in response to the story about the Liberal ads in Light magazine.

Join Carole James, Minister of Finance, and Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. They will discuss proposed changes to the Strata Property Act and Financial Institutions Act with the media.#COVID19 #ProvinceOfBC #COVID

Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA for Vancouver-West End and former chair of the Rental Housing Task Force, for an announcement on how government is supporting renters and landlords in B.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Selina Robinson, BC Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing joins us to discuss the current rental stock and what the plans are for the future of rental housing in this province. Guest: Selina Robinson, B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

BC Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Selina Robinson - who is also responsible for TransLink, Metro Vancouver's transit authority - shares her story of how she got into politics, that squeaker of a first BC election she ran in (where she actually *lost* on election night), and why it's so important for women to be at the decision-making table in government. Of course, we also dig into the housing crisis (and some of the solutions), and where things are at with transit investments in the Metro Vancouver region. Then, Lesli and Maria talk about that controversial, anti-immigrant op-ed that ran in the Vancouver Sun, and how it raised serious questions (including from the Sun's own journalists) about how op-eds are solicited and selected by editors.

Selina Robinson is British Columbia's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. She represents the riding of Coquitlam-Maillardville, as a BC NDP Member of the Legislative Assembly, where she was first elected in 2013. Prior to that, she served the City of Coquitlam for two terms as a City Councillor between 2008 and 2013. She has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Counselling Psychology, both from Simon Fraser University. Prior to her political life, she had a home-based family therapy practice, was the Director of Development for SHARE Family and Community Services, and was a Counselling Instructor and Program Developer at the University of British Columbia's Life and Learning Centre and Vancouver Community College.

Selina Robinson is British Columbia’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. She represents the riding of Coquitlam-Maillardville, as a BC NDP Member of the Legislative Assembly, where she was first elected in 2013. Prior to that, she served the City of Coquitlam for two terms as a City Councillor between 2008 and 2013. She has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Counselling Psychology, both from Simon Fraser University. Prior to her political life, she had a home-based family therapy practice, was the Director of Development for SHARE Family and Community Services, and was a Counselling Instructor and Program Developer at the University of British Columbia’s Life and Learning Centre and Vancouver Community College.

On today's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and BC Today's Shannon Waters to discuss some breaking news on the provincial government's court challenge of the Trans Mountain pipeline, the BCUC probe into gas prices, Massey tunnel news, soaring highway one expansion costs, the Surrey RCMP fight, and even more. Then Housing minister Selina Robinson is in studio to discuss a new Kamloops housing initiative, homelessness, and the wait by local governments for a revenue sharing deal on legal cannabis.

The provincial government revealed yesterday that a new enforcement unit is being be put in place to crackdown on renters and landlords not following the law.  Housing Minister, Selina Robinson, says the Compliance and Enforcement unit will investigate complaints against repeat or serious offenders.  She says the unit was formed after the Rental Housing Task Force received feedback that people felt there were no repercussions for breaking tenancy laws.   Guest: David Hutniak CEO of Landlord BC

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From CiTR's News Collective, this is season two of Seeking Office—At-Large. Bringing you innovative storytelling from Metro Vancouver.After an SFU housing panel on Tuesday, April 23rd, B.C.'s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Selina Robinson, speaks with CiTR reporter Alex de Boer about how her government is attempting to de-commodify housing.

This episode focuses on climate change in Vancouver. We look at two reports presented to City Council this week. The first is the “resilience report” which makes recommendations on how to adapt to climate change and extreme weather. The other report focuses on how to mitigate Vancouver's carbon emissions in the coming decades. The News Collective also speaks with reporter Braela Kwan, who recently reported on a climate change protest in Vancouver for The Thunderbird. The show ends on the topic of housing and features an interview with B.C.'s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Selina Robinson.

Last week’s message was packed, so this week we’re picking up where we left off. Shout outs to Tikva Housing Society, Hebrew Free Loan Association of Vancouver, Selina Robinson, and our colleagues and friends at Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles.

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The all-party rental task force is out with 23 recommendations on how to improve the situation for renters in the province. Chair Spencer Chandra- Herbert presented the report - compiled from months of consultation - to housing minister Selina Robinson.  Recommendations include halting renovictions, improving fairness of dispute resolution at the tenancy branch and to ensure rent reductions if repairs are not done. The Minister is taking all recommendation under advisement. What she does with them next remains to be seen. RECOMMENDATIONs: 1:  STOP RENOVICTIONS 2:  WORK WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO DEVELOP TENANT COMPENSATION AND RELOCATION GUIDELINES IN THE CASE OF DEMOLITION OF PURPOSE-BUILT RENTAL TO REDUCE DISLOCATION, AND HOMELESSNESS OF AFFECTED TENANTS. 3:  SET A CLEAR TIMELINE FOR A TENANT'S DECISION ON THE USE OF A RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL.   4:  IMPLEMENT A B.C.-WIDE RENT BANK SYSTEM FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE. 5:  STRENGTHEN ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW, INCLUDING IMPLEMENTING A CLEAR PROCESS FOR MAKING, INVESTIGATING AND REPORTING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY COMPLAINTS.   6:  STRENGTHEN PENALTIES FOR BREAKING THE LAW, INCLUDING REFUSAL OF SERVICE FOR OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES. 7:  INVESTIGATE WAYS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO BAILIFF SERVICES IN SMALLER AND MORE REMOTE COMMUNITIES. 8:  INVESTIGATE OTHER OPTIONS TO INCREASE THE REPAYMENT RATE FOR DAMAGES, NON-PAYMENT OF RENT AND OTHER STORAGE COSTS IF ORDERED BY THE RESIDENTIAL TENANCY BRANCH.   9:  INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CURRENTLY EMPTY STRATA HOUSING BY ELIMINATING A STRATA CORPORATION'S ABILITY TO BAN OWNERS FROM RENTING THEIR OWN STRATA UNITS.   10:  MAINTAIN RENT TIED TO THE RENTER, NOT THE UNIT. 11:  WORK WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE SHORT-TERM RENTAL RULES TO BETTER PROTECT LONG-TERM RENTAL STOCK. 12:  MAKE THE RESIDENTIAL TENANCY BRANCH MORE RESPONSIVE, ACCESSIBLE AND PROACTIVE WITH MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN FROM AND EDUCATE LANDLORDS AND RENTERS ON THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.  13:  IMPROVE FAIRNESS AND CONSISTENCY OF THE RESIDENTIAL TENANCY BRANCH DISPUTE RESOLUTION HEARINGS PROCESS BY RECORDING ALL HEARINGS.  RECOMMENDATION 14:  IMPROVE PROCEDURAL FAIRNESS BY EXPANDING REVIEW CONSIDERATIONS TO INCLUDE MORE GROUNDS FOR REVIEW. 15:  REQUIRE LANDLORDS WHO ARE FILING FOR EVICTION FOR CAUSE, OR FOR RENOVATION, TO PROVIDE ALL EVIDENCE WITH ANY EVICTION NOTICE TO THE AFFECTED TENANTS  16:  IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED TO MAINTAIN A RENTAL HOME AND THE LANDLORD IS REFUSING TO MAKE THEM IN A TIMELY WAY, HAVE THE RESIDENTIAL TENANCY BRANCH PROACTIVELY REDUCE THE RENT OF AFFECTED TENANTS UNTIL THE REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED. 17:  ALLOW EMAIL AS A FORM OF NOTICE OF SERVICE BETWEEN LANDLORD AND TENANTS. 18:  SPEED UP THE RETURN OF DAMAGE DEPOSITS TO TENANTS BY ALLOWING TENANTS TO MAKE A DIRECT REQUEST TO THE RESIDENTIAL TENANCY BRANCH FOR THE DAMAGE DEPOSIT WHERE NO DAMAGE HAS BEEN FOUND AND REPORTED BY THE LANDLORD. 19:  WORK WITH THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY TO SEE IF RENT GUARANTEE INSURANCE, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS TO INSURANCE COVERAGE, MIGHT BE PROVIDED FOR LANDLORDS IN B.C.  20:  UNDERTAKE A REVIEW TO SIMPLIFY THE REGULATIONS RELATING TO A LANDLORD'S OBLIGATION TO STORE ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY. 21:  ENSURE IT IS CLEAR FOR ALL LANDLORDS AND RENTERS WHERE TO GO TO GET HELP FOR ALL FORMS OF RESIDENTIAL TENANCY   22:  ADDRESS THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF NON-PROFIT HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROVIDERS IN THE RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ACT.  23:  ENSURE MANUFACTURED HOME PARK RULES ARE CLEAR AND UNDERSTANDABLE. CLARIFY WHAT OCCURS WHEN PARK RULES CONFLICT WITH LEASE OR CONTRACT RULES. Guest: David Hutniak Landlord BC  

On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and The Vancouver Sun's Rob Shaw as they take a deep dive into the latest proportional representation referendum developments as well as touching on the Surrey LRT vs skytrain situation. Later in the show Housing minister Selina Robinson is in studio for a wide ranging discussion on affordable housing, homelessness, and transit.

A super sized podcast special Inside #bcpoli as we begin by discussing the hot political stories of the week with Global BC's Keith Baldrey and Richard Zussman, alongside BC Today's Shannon Waters. On the table today fish farms, indigenous housing, Surrey politics, the municipal auditor general, and more. We also have a tax talk with Finance minister Carole James. Not done there we have plenty of bonus podcast content as we talk proportional representation with former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark. Then a marijuana discussion with Vancouver Councillor and UBCM rep Kerry Jang followed by Public Safety minister Mike Farnworth. Next we talk First Nations housing with the minister responsible Selina Robinson followed by Whispering Pines Chief Mike LeBourdias.

A special edition of Inside #bcpoli this week as the authors of the best selling 'A Matter of Confidence' Rob Shaw and Richard Zussman join NL News Director Shane Woodford in studio to discuss the book. Later we are joined by Premier John Horgan to talk about everything from the book to Star Wars. Not done there BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson stops by to chat. We finish off by having a wide ranging housing discussion with the minister responsible Selina Robinson.

An extended edition of Inside #bcpoli as the NL News Director Shane Woodford, Global BC's Keith Baldrey, and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw discuss Green Party leader Andrew Weaver's "line in the sand." Then they discuss the foreign buyers impact on the housing crisis before wading in the BC Liberal leadership race, and the by-election in West Kelowna. Then we take a deep dive into the housing crisis with the minister responsible Selina Robinson. Not done there we change gears in a discussion with Health minister Adrian Dix over seniors care, access to family doctors, and more. Last but not least Liberal leadership candidate Michael Lee is in studio to discuss the campaign as we close in on voting day.

This week's show (April 27th) we will have 2 guests. Our first guest is Ryan Hampton. Ryan is known as “The guy who is changing the way America looks at addiction.” Our second guest will be Selina Robinson, who will discuss the NDP "Minister of Mental health and addiction. The Recovering Heroin Addict Shaking Social Media = Recovery Advocate at Facing Addiction + Person in Long Term Recovery from Substance Use Disorder. Ryan Hampton serves as an outreach lead and recovery advocate at Facing Addiction, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending the addiction crisis in America. Guest 2 NDP election platform pledges to meet the fentanyl crisis with a new ministry of mental health and addiction replay past shows at www.talkrecoveryradio.com