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- 2221 - Trans Mountain pipeline sale | Rural homelessness in B.C.
The long-promised sale of the troubled TMX pipeline project could prove difficult for Ottawa. We get a report from CBC business reporter Kyle Bakx, and hear from our audience on the project and its $34 billion price tag.
Then we hear about a new 3-year study looking at the impact of homelessness in Castlegar, Trail and Nelson from project manager and researcher Jayme Jones, Selkirk Innovates, Selkirk College.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 52min - 2220 - Reaction to budget housing plan | Funding for national disability benefit
We hear reaction to the federal housing plan, and the government's budget pledge to "unlock" 3.9 million homes by 2031. We speak with Alexandra Flynn, associate professor, UBC Peter A. Allard School of Law. And, Tuesday's federal budget laid the groundwork for a national disability benefit, but the funding falls well short of what advocates were seeking. We hear from Michelle Hewitt, chair of Disability Without Poverty.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 52min - 2219 - 'Generational fairness' in the federal budget | Resiliency for teens
As the federal government prepares for this afternoon's budget, we discuss 'generational fairness' with Sanjay Jeram, senior lecturer in political science at Simon Fraser University. And, ahead of a UBC event on the topic, we speak to pediatrician Dr. Dzung Vo about how teens can develop resiliency and cope with the stressors of the modern world.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 52min - 2218 - Sombre 8th anniversary of poisoned drug crisis | TED Talks' 10th anniversary
It's been 8 years since the province declared a public health emergency on the toxic drug supply, and more than 14,000 people have died in the province since it was declared in 2016. We hear from you about how the crisis has impacted you, your loved ones and community. Then, we hear from CBC reporter Chad Pawson from the site of the 10th annniversary TED Talks, and UBC psychology professor Elizabeth Dunn on her massively-viewed TED Talk "Helping others makes us happier--but it matters how we do it."
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 52min - 2217 - Killer whale rescue underway | Pet adoption in B.C.
The Ehattesaht First Nation says the rescue of a trapped killer whale calf is underway near Zeballos. We get the latest updates on the operation from CBC reporter , and we hear from Donna Sandstrom, executive director, The Whale Trail; and "Orca Rescue!" author, and Eric Pelkey, heriditary chief of the Tsawout of the WSANEC Nation; and Community Engagement Coordinator with their Leadership Council.
We hear how pet adoptions — including so-called foster fails — are a part of life for many families in B.C., with Pamela Saddler, founder of Broken Promises Rescue and Adrienne McBride, Senior Director, Community Animal Centres, BC SPCA.
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 52min - 2216 - Alleged drug use at hospitals | Being single in B.C.
B.C. United is alleging open drug use and dealing at a Vancouver hospital. But a physician at St. Paul's says that's a "false narrative." Adriane Gear, B.C. Nurses Union president shares her perspective.
As the number of single people grows in Canada, Our guests Yuthike Girme, SFU, Associate Professor of Psychology and CBC News TikTok Producer, Ashley Fraser discuss what it's like being single in B.C. with our callers weighing in on the pros and cons.
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 52min - 2215 - Surrey rejects $250M for police transition | Eid al-Fitr | Online gambling
As Surrey rejects $250 million from the province to aid the city's police transition, we ask viewers for their advice for Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth and get analysis from Hamish Telford, Associate Professor, Political Science, University of the Fraser Valley. The celebration of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, draws Vancouver's Muslim community to B.C. Place Stadium.
And our guests Bryce Taylor, recovering gambling addict, and Adrienne Cossom, Registered Clinical Social Worker with Gambling Support BC, and host of the Fold Em podcast talk about the growth of online gambling — and discuss when a hobby turns into an addiction--and what to do about it.
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 52min - 2214 - Stricter rules for tent cities | Civil discourse and polarization
Stricter rules on homeless encampments were passed by the Vancouver Park Board on Monday, despite concerns from advocates. We hear from Vancouver park board commissioner Angela Haer, and hear from callers on how encampments are being handled in their parts of the province. Then 51 prominent Canadians have written an open letter asking political leaders to "address urgently the rise of incivility." Our guests Aftab Erfan, executive director, Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue, and Jennie Barron, executive director at the Mir Centre for Peace discuss ways to improve civil discourse.
Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 52min - 2213 - The solar eclipse and live coverage of the moment of totality in CanadaMon, 08 Apr 2024 - 52min
- 2212 - Why do people choose to leave B.C.? | Brian Minter takes your gardening questionsFri, 05 Apr 2024 - 52min
- 2211 - Calls for Quesnel mayor to step down | What is B.C.'s best bird?
Calls are growing louder for the mayor of Quesnel to step down after his wife handed out copies of this controversial book. CBC reporter Betsy Trumpener brings us the latest, and our guest Sean Carleton, Assistant Professor, History and Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba, gives us insight into the diffreence between critical dialogue and denialism. Then, we talk about a contest to decide B.C.'s best bird with wildlife conservationist and filmmaker Connel Bradwell and hear our callers' favourites.
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 52min - 2210 - Taiwan earthquake | Meeting B.C.'s growing energy need | Addiction recovery homes
We speak with Honn Kao, a Victoria-based seismologist who studied in Taiwan shares his perspective and insight into the deadly earthquake that struck the island. And, we get an insider's perspective of a B.C. Hydro announcement about increasing energy supply in the province, our guest is Colleen Giroux-Schmidt, Clean Energy BC's board chair, and VP, Corporate Relations with clean energy company Innergex. Then, Cheryl Diebel, Director, New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Centre, shares how they're helping people accessing addiction treatment in B.C.
Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 52min - 2209 - Province proposes new rental protections | Novel explores life of child with ADHD
The province says new proposals will support renters and landlords who play by the rules. Our CBC provincial affairs reporter Meera Bains gives us an update, and we hear our viewers' experiences. Then, B.C. author Chris Read debuts her new novel, "Queen Jean is in Trouble Again". Set in West Vancouver, the novel explores the life of a fifth grader with ADHD. She is joined by Dr. Gurdeep Parhar, Clinical Professor, UBC Faculty of Medicine and Medical Director of the Adult ADHD Centre to talk about childhood and adult diagnoses.
Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 52min - 2208 - Ottawa's 'renters’ bill of rights' | Ask an astronaut your space questions
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Vancouver this week, and he’s promising a ‘renters’ bill of rights.’ We dig into the housing measures and how they will help people in B.C. with guest Rebecca Love, volunteer of Vancouver Tenants Union, and your calls. Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen joins us ahead of his 2025 trip to the moon to talk about life as an astronaut and to answer your questions about space.
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 52min - 2207 - Be 'bear aware' this year | Is there a health-care worker you'd like to thank?
Bears are starting to emerge from their dens as we move into spring. We hear your bear stories, and talk with Gabriela De Romeri, WildSafe BC communications coordinator to give us some tips on co-existing with our bear neighbours. And, we bring you the heart-warming story of Erica Staving from Kelowna, who recently underwent emergency surgery. She wrote to CBC about how she wants to thank her neurosurgeon, Dr. Michael Tso, and other Kelowna General Hospital staff so we reunited them on the program. And we received an overwhelming number of calls and e-mails from people wanting to thank their doctors, nurses and health care staff. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 52min - 2206 - Baltimore bridge collapse | What are the struggles and successes of B.C. youth?
Baltimore's Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore, we get the latest update. The B.C. Adolescent Health Survey has been conducted every five years for the last three decades. The 2023 report was released, we discuss with McCreary Centre Society's executive director Annie Smith, and with clinical counsellor Lawrence Sheppard, regular mental health columnist with The Early Edition.
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 52min - 2205 - CRAB Park update | 2024 Junos | Call in with your best 'fun facts'
Our CBC reporter Jon Hernandez reports on the Vancouver Park Board's attempt today to temporarily move CRAB Park residents. Then, after the 2024 Junos last night, we talk about the best moments with Vancouver's Snotty Nose Rez Kids' Darren "Young D" Metz and singer-songwriter Dan Mangan. And, CBC's Climate and Science Specialist Darius Mahdavi shares fun facts from the animal, science and astronomy world.
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 52min - 2204 - On World Water Day, what does water access mean to you? | Travelling with pets
It's World Water Day. As we hear about threats to our water systems from climate change, Dave Zehnder, Kootenay-area rancher and Kat Hartwig, Living Lakes Canada Executive Director. In our regular pet segment, we're joined by Sarah Shapiro-Ward, professional dog trainer with When Hounds Fly to talk about travelling with your pet.
Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 53min - 2203 - Are pensions keeping up with the cost of living? | World Down Syndrome Day
Seniors are rallying in several communities across B.C. to bring attention to what they call 'shrinking' pensions that are not keeping pace with inflation and the rising cost of living. CBC reporter Michelle Gomez reports from the rally in White Rock, and we heard from Ramona Kaptyn, BC's chief advocacy and communications officer for the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP). And, on U.N.'s World Down Syndrome Day, Canadian actress Madison Tevlin talks about starring in the international campaign challenging stereotypes that create barriers. We were also joined by Tamara Taggart, president of Down Syndrome B.C. to talk about the significance of this day and the work needed to recognize the abilities of people with Down Syndrome.
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 51min - 2202 - More EV charging stations | World Happiness Report | Decluttering and heirlooms
B.C. aims to add 500 public charging stations to the province's electric highway. Margareta Dovgal, energy and climate analyst breaks it down with us. The 2024 World Happiness Report is out, and happiness is trending down in the West — especially for young people. The report's co-editor, John Helliwell, professor emeritus, UBC's Vancouver School of Economics joins us to discuss this year's report. And, Linda Chu, professional organizer, Out of Chaos, discusses spring cleaning and family heirlooms.
Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 52min - 2201 - BC Today, March. 19: Preparing for drought and wildfire season | Favourite spots on Vancouver Island
It's the first day of spring, and while some people are enjoying the sunshine, government officials are already planning for the upcoming drought and wildfire season. Our guests are Kai Chen, UBC professor with the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, and Andréanne Doyon, associate professor and director of SFU's Resource and Environmental Management Planning Program.
CBC's new podcast, This is Vancouver Island, is all about the joys, quirks and frustrations of Island life. Host Kathryn Marlow joins us to talk about all things Vancouver Island.
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 52min - 2200 - Top issues in B.C. this election year | Online video-game safety
The B.C. NDP is still the top choice ahead of the provincial election in October, despite some heavy criticism, according to a new Angus Reid Institute poll. Shachi Kurl, Angus Reid Institute's president, joins us to discuss.
And, following recent provincial legislation that aims to protect young people from online harms, we discuss the risks involved in online video games with guest Tiana Sharifi; CEO, Exploitation Education Institute, and talk about their new educational platform: https://www.thepreventionproject.ca/.
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 52min - 2199 - Your favourite spring break memories | Spring gardening with Brian Minter
Students across B.C. are celebrating two weeks of spring break. We want to know what your plans are and what your favourite spring break memories are. Margaret Gallagher, host of CBC's North by Northwest, joins us from Powell River as she takes her show on the road for a special broadcast.
Next, BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter joins us to talk about spring planting ahead of the warm weather and answers your questions.
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 52min - 2198 - Backlogs in breast cancer screening | Varying views on short-term rental rules
CBC Reporter Michell Ghoussoub brings us the latest on B.C.'s breast cancer screening system challenges. Our guest Dr. Paula Gordon, Clinical professor, UBC Radiology department; and Dense Breasts Canada Medical Advisor, talks about the systemic issues causing delays. And, as cities and towns contemplate their response to new provincial short-term rental rules, we speak with short-term rental owner Julia Payne, and Doug King, Together Against Poverty Society executive director.
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 52min - 2197 - Should B.C. keep gifted-student programs? | First steps in pharmacare plan
Parents in Vancouver are protesting the suspension of an early entry university program for gifted students. We speak with a graduate of the program, Rachel Lin, who is now a PhD candidate with UBC's department of educational and counselling psychology, and Paul Shaker, SFU professor emeritus and former dean of Education. Our callers make the arguments that these programs are important in B.C. schools. Then, our guests Diabetes B.C. Medical Director Dr. Tom Elliott, and Michelle Hewitt, Chair, of Disability without Poverty discuss Ottawa's first steps in a national pharmacare program would cover contraception and diabetes.
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 52min - 2196 - How have recent temperatures affected you? | U.S. considers another TikTok ban
From ski hills to Okanagan fruit farms, people have been feeling the effects of this winter's unseasonably warm climate. Sukhpaul Bal, B.C. Cherry Association president, and Brian Thomas, B.C. Cattlemen's Association president, give guest host Dan Burritt an overview of how producers are doing as we transition to spring. Then, the U.S. is considering another TikTok ban. Jesse Miller, founder of Mediated Reality, breaks down the controversy and how it may impact Canadians.
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 52min - 2195 - Safer supply and the drug trade | Why do we still have daylight time?
Safe supply is under criticism after police in Prince George make a major drug bust that included unknown quantities of safe supply. We speak with Juls Budau, former frontline worker and OPS manager in Prince George, and B.C. United MLA Elenore Sturko, shadow critic Mental Health and Addictions. And, it's the first workday after the switch to daylight savings time. We're joined by CBC journalist Nicole Oud, and Adela Tsuen, owner of sleepy baby coach about the impacts.
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 52min - 2194 - On International Women's Day, what does feminism mean to you?; What's your all-time favourite Oscar-winning movie?
It's International Women's Day across the globe, we ask what being a feminist means to you, and what work we still need to do in B.C. to achieve gender equity. Next, it's Oscar weekend! We hear about the current favourites to win, and take your calls on the best Oscar winning or nominated flims of all time.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 - 49min - 2193 - Selina Robinson on why she's leaving the NDP caucus; The push to get more women in the trades
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.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 49min - 2192 - Outrage follows revalations over affordable housing program abuse;
People and politicians across B.C. are expressing outrage following revelations Tuesday that at least 13 people allegedly lied to access below-market price units in Victoria. We hear your reactions to this story and ask how the province can avoid this situation in the future. Next, another local council in B.C. has been mired in public divisiveness. Why do we seem to keep seeing this at a local level?
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 49min - 2191 - It's Super Tuesday, a critical day in U.S. politics; Has the province made enough progress on $10-a-day childcare?
It's Super Tuesday, a critical day in U.S. politics. And the election in November is shaping up to be a Biden-Trump rematch. How are you feeling about politics south of the border? How will the election impact Canadians? Next, the provincial government is facing criticism over a lack of progress on $10-a-day childcare, should this be an election issue?
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 49min - 2190 - Some municipalities push back against short-term rental rules; Would you split the cost of a home with friends or family?
The principal residence requirement for short-term rentals comes into effect May 1, limiting them to homeowner's principal residence plus one secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit. But some municipalities say the new rules won't work for their cities. Next, we talk about alternative ways to own a home, including splitting the cost with friends or family. Is this a good option?
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 51min - 2189 - Your memories of Brian Mulroney; Brian Minter FridayFri, 01 Mar 2024 - 49min
- 2188 - Ottawa unveils national pharmacare plan; IVF coverage coming to B.C.
Federal Health Minister Mark Holland has released the long-awaited details for a national pharmacare plan. We talk to a family physician who thinks the legislation doesn't go far enough. Next, amid an increase in demand for IVF treatment, the province will soon pay for one round of treatment. We hear why this is important to people in B.C.
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 50min - 2187 - Impact of comedy show's mocking of victims of Robert Pickton
The fallout continues after Alberta comedy act Danger Cats took their Robert Pickton t-shirts off their sales website and cancelled their upcoming appearances in Alberta, Texas and in New Westminster at Rick Bronson's House of Comedy BC. The t-shirt mocked victims of serial killer Robert Pickton, and their set included disparaging remarks about residential school survivors. Our guests today included New Westminster city councillor Daniel Fontaine with a reaction from his community, and Sue Brown, director and lawyer for Justice for Girls. Our thanks to our audience for their thoughtful and insightful calls, emails and texts about the topic.
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2186 - Vancouver report warns 4,700 could be homeless | Protecting kids from online harm
A new report by the Carnegie Housing Project says up to 1,500 more shelter beds are needed in Vancouver to address shortfalls and prevent the number of homeless people from increasing. Carnegie Housing Project manager Devin O'Leary tells us more about their recommendations. https://www.carnegiehousingproject.ca/
And, as the federal government unveils its online harms bill, Tiana Sharifi, the CEO of the Exploitation Education Institute joins us to answer questions from parents and caregivers about keeping kids safe online. https://www.exploitationeducation.org/free-resources
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2185 - Flipping-tax legislation coming in spring | Child poverty rate increasing: report
Province says home-flipping tax legislation will be introduced this spring. Our guests Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist, BC Real Estate Association, and David Hutniak, CEO, Landlord BC, talk about the impact this may have on creating more affordable housing. Child poverty rates are increasing in B.C., our guest Adrienne Montani, the First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society discusses their new report..
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2184 - How costly is it to travel within Canada? | Dealing with the price of pet care
Budget airline Lynx Air is ceasing operations. With few long-distance alternatives to flying, how costly is it to travel within Canada? Our guest Mckenzie McMillan, The Travel Group travel consultant, walks us through why Canada is so challenging for budget airlines. In our pet segment, we explore the cost of keeping pets healthy with Kathy Powelson, PAWS for Hope BC executive director.
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2183 - Budget day special: province projects record-high $7.9 billion deficit
An extended edition of BC Today will bring you full coverage of the 2024 provincial budget announcement in Victoria. Join host Michelle Eliot as we hear from stakeholders and callers from across the province on what their priorities are. After Finance Minister Katrine Conroy presents the budget, Michelle Eliot will be joined by panelists Mo Amir, podcast host of This is Vancolour, and Gerald Baier, a UBC political scientist to break it all down. We'll hear what the priorities are: from healthcare, housing, climate chage, affordability and more.
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 1h 51min - 2182 - Is B.C.'s wine industry in trouble? | For Better or For Worse author's new book
Uncorking the B.C.-Alberta wine wars: Okanagan Wine Club manager Lindsay Kaisaris joins us to discuss how smaller wineries are caught in the middle between the provinces' latest skirmishes. In our second half, we speak with ground-breaking cartoonist and writer Lynn Johnston about her celebrated "For Better or For Worse" syndicated comic strip and how she created a new universe with Alottabots for her new children's book series.
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2181 - Renters report lower quality of life, report finds | Budgeting as a couple
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier David Eby announced new federal funding of $2 billion for new housing in B.C. We hear from Thom Armstrong, CEO, Co-operative Housing Federation of BC about the announcement. Then, we have Murray Baker; Financial Empowerment Manager, from Family Services of Greater Vancouver to discuss a recent Statistics Canada report that renters report a lower quality of life than homeowners; We talk about budgeting and talking about money in a relationship with digital content creators Steph Gordon and Den Mathu (Steph & Dev).
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2180 - Police officer's role dooms charges in $30M drug bust | Brian Minter Friday
A massive drug case in Victoria has collapsed, with a B.C. Supreme Court judgement claiming Victoria police officers misled prosecutors and defence lawyers. Our guest Wade Deisman, criminology professor, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, walks us through the fallout, and how this impacts public confidence and police morale.
And, it's Minter Friday! BC Today's gardening columnist, Brian Minter, takes your questions on pruning, insects and moss.
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2179 - BC Today, Feb. 15: New funding to address family violence | Celebrating Black-owned businesses
B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma joins us to announce new funding of $29.1 million over 3 years to expand access to legal aid services for people experiencing family violence. We also talk with Kim Hawkins, executive director of Rise Women's Legal Centre to talk about the impact of this funded and what more is needed. And, we talk about how to support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs with Candace Lauren, Black Entrepreneurs and Businesses of Canada Society, and entrepreneur Deress Asghedom.
Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2178 - Richmond drug consumption site | Making Valentine's dinnerWed, 14 Feb 2024 - 52min
- 2177 - Plan to build more rental homes for middle-income residents | Men's mental health
The province has unveiled its latest plan under the B.C. Builds program, which will see hundreds of rental homes built and provided to middle-income earners. Our guest Stephanie Allen, principal with Adinkra Strategies, and housing and community development consultant, gives us her evaluation of the program. Men make up the majority of toxic-drug deaths. What's needed to support men struggling with mental health and addiction? We speak with Kurt Kashuba, Carpenters Regional Council and Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, UBC psychiatry professor and founder of HeadsUp Guys.
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2176 - $733M agreement for seniors' care | Teaching young athletes about consent
B.C.Health Minister Adrian Dix and federal Health Minister Mark Holland announced a $733 million agreement for seniors health are. We review the agreement with Isobel Mackenzie, B.C.'s seniors' advocate. We get an update from CBC news reporter Chad Pawson on Richmond city council's vote tonight on a plan for a supervised consumption site. And, our guests Ninu Kang, executive director, Ending Violence BC, and Jamie Taras, Director Community Partnerships for the BC Lions Football Club discuss teaching young sports stars about respect and consent.
Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2175 - Sparse snowpack fuels drought fears | Lunar New Year | The role of assistance dogs
Sparse snowpack levels across B.C. are raising fears of severe drought this year. We speak with B.C.'s Minister of Land, Water, and Resource Stewardship Nathan Cullen, Regional Chief Terry Teegee, B.C. Assembly of First Nations, and Erica Gies, author of "Water Always Wins", independent journalist and National Geographic Explorer. We meet Charlie, an assistance dog in training, and talk with Pacific Assistance Dogs Society's Tara Doherty, Director of Communications, about how certified assistance dogs provide support to people with disabilities.
Fri, 09 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2174 - Premier slams Bell Media cuts | Low snowpacks | CBC pottery series debuts
- Premier David Eby has criticized Bell Media's parent company after another round of layoffs, the sale of 45 radio stations and planned cuts to CTV News and Bloomberg. We speak with Barry Link, chair of Langara's journalism program about the impact this will have on local journalism. CBC's science specialist Darius Mahdavi gives us an update on the province's snowpacks. Reports show that every basin is well below its seasonal average. And, we meet Emily Carr University faculty and artist Brendan Tang, one of the judges on The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down: https://gem.cbc.ca/the-great-canadian-pottery-throw-down.
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2173 - BC Today, Feb. 7: How to talk to kids about online safety | Celebrating Black Canadian authors
After charges were laid against a man in Nigeria over the death of a Surrey teenager in a case of sextortion, we discuss the disturbing trend and how to protect children online with our guests Jesse Miller, founder of Mediated Reality, and registered clinical counsellor Jennifer Hollinshead. We celebrate Black History Month with celebrated author Tea Mutonji, whose book "Shut Up, You're Pretty" is a finalist for Canada Reads this year, and CBC journalist Matt Allen who was the guest host of a special screening of CBC documentary series "Black Life, Untold Stories."
Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2172 - Reaction to Selina Robinson stepping down | How romance scammers trick victims
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.
Tue, 06 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2171 - Minister under fire for comments about Middle East | Are you trying Dry February?
Minister under fire for comments about Middle East Haroon Khan, Director, Al Masjid Al Jamia mosque, Stewart Prest, lecturer in political science, UBC. Our panel of experts discuss Dry February: Tim Naimi, director of the University of Victoria’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research; Ciana Van Dusen from the Canadian Cancer Society, and Racquel Foran, co-owner of Booze Free Bevvies in Port Coquitlam.
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2170 - Doukhobor survivor responds to B.C. apology | Safer supply | Brian Minter
We hear from Elizabeth Hlookoff, author, and one of the hundreds of Doukhobor children forcibly removed from their homes by the B.C. government in the 1950s. She tells us about her experience in the New Denver School, the impact it had on her life, and responds to hearing an official apology from the province. We hear from Guy Felicella, peer clinical adviser at the B-C Centre on Substance Use on the provincial health officer's report on safer supply. And, it's Brian Minter Friday! We take all of your gardening questions.
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2169 - Apology to Doukhobors | Poll shows Canadians fear job loss | Safer supply update
CBC's Brady Strachan gives us an overview of what to expect today when B.C.'s Attorney General makes a formal apology today. She's apologizing on behalf of the provincial government to the Sons of Freedom, part of the Doukhobor community, whose children were taken from them in the 1950's as punishment. A new Angus Reid poll has found half of Canadians under 55 fear losing their jobs. Angus Reid research associate Jon Roe joins us to look at how people are feeling. And finally, we cover the update on the prescribed safe supply program with Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, Dr. Alexis Crabtree, BC Centre for Disease Control; and Dr. Alice Virani, Provincial Health Services Authority.
Thu, 01 Feb 2024 - 52min - 2168 - New rental support for B.C. | Heli-skiing safety | More on intimate images act
The province announces new funding for the B.C. rent bank, we take your calls on if it's enough support. The Helicopter Association of Canada's president and CEO Trevor Mitchell joins us for a follow-up on the Jan. 22nd heli-skiing crash near Terrace. And, as B.C.'s Intimate Images Act is law this week, we are joined by data privacy and cybersecurity lawyer, Claire Feltrin, from Deloitte Legal Canada to discuss what parents, educators and social media do to prevent abuse of youth?
Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 52min - 2167 - High avalanche risk | More on the international student cap | Honey recipes
Heavy rain and warm air raises avalanche risk in B.C. We speak with Tyson Rettie, Avalanche Canada avalanche forecaster, and Sandra Riches, executive director, BC AdventureSmart about how to stay safe in the beautiful outdoors. B.C. is cracking down on private colleges after Ottawa announced a cap on international student permits, we talk with Jindi Singh, National Director of Khalsa Aid Canada and Michel Turcotte, executive director, Camosun College Student Society to understand how international students are feeling. And for our last half hour, Chef Ned Bell joins us to talk about cooking with honey after Creston apiary Honey Bee Zen wins big in the American Honey Show in New Orleans.
Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 52min - 2166 - Rainfall update | Should schools ban cellphones? | Low-cost workouts
Heavy rain is expected to return across parts of B.C.on Monday and continue through Thursday. CBC reporter Michelle Gomez takes us to the Sumas Prairie, and our science and climate specialist Darius Mahdavi gives us an update on where we are, and what to expect. B.C. is looking to ban cellphones in schools in September. Prince George District Teachers Federation President Daryl Beauregard joins us to discuss the pro's and con's of this decision. And, CBC business columnist Rubina Ahmed-Haq and JF Esculier, MoveMed psysiotherapist chat with us on how to work out on a budget.
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 52min - 2165 - Protecting kids from online harm | UN court rules on Israel | Pet care Q&A
B.C. Premier David Eby introduces three initiatives to keep children safe on-line. Our guest Kristen Thomasen, UBC law professor at UBC with an expertise in AI and law takes us through the changes. UN court stops short of ordering ceasefire in Gaza, but rules Israel must take measures to prevent genocide. And veterinarian Dr. Lauren Adelman answers your pet care questions.
Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 52min - 2164 - Next steps in tackling drug crisis | Heli-skiing industry association says safety is paramount | Let kids take risks, pediatricians say
B.C. is marking another grim milestone with a record number of deaths from unregulated drugs in 2023. Sarah Blyth, Executive Director of the Overdose Prevention Society in Vancouver. We'll discuss what direction the province needs to take in 2024. Ross Cloutier, Executive Director, HeliCat Canada, speaks with us about what the heli-skiing industry is feeling after the deadly crash north of Terrace on Monday, Jan. 23. He also talks about the measures the industry takes to ensure safety. And we were joined by Dr. Mariana Brussoni, professor and director of Human Early Learning Partnership with UBC's faculty of medicine to talk about how to mitigate risks in play and get more kids outdoors. Pediatricians say it's time to pop the bubble wrap and let kids play outdoors. We'll hear from parents on our open line.
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 52min - 2163 - 2023 drug deaths report published | Working multiple jobs to make ends meet
We cover Lisa Lapointe B.C.'s Chief Coroner's update on the number of deaths from unregulated drugs in 2023, with at least 2,511 lives lost, the highest number ever recorded. In our second segment, we're joined by CBC journalist Sarah Antle from St. John's, Nfld, whose series "The Grind" tells the stories of people who have to work multiple jobs. As British Columbians struggle with high costs, we also talk with Sylvia Fuller, professor of sociology at UBC about what we're facing in this province. And our callers let us know how they are being impacted.
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 52min - 2162 - Heli-skiing crash | Transit strike explained | Cost of depression treatment
The latest on the heli-skiing crash north of Terrace, we speak with aviation safety expert John Gradek, lecturer and the coordinator of the Aviation Management Program at McGill University. Our CBC Vancouver Municipal Affairs Reporter Justin McElroy explains what's behind the transit strike in Metro Vancouver. And we chat with Sonya Cressman, adjunct professor with Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Health Sciences about her research into the cost of getting treatment for depression, and take your thoughtful calls on the subject.
Tue, 23 Jan 2024 - 52min - 2161 - Metro Vancouver bus strike | 2-year cap on student permits | Cycling vacations
Our CBC reporter Michelle Ghoussoub updates us as buses halted in Metro Vancouver as transit workers go on strike. As the federal government announces 2-year cap on student permits, we are joined by provincial Minister of Post Secondary Education Selina Robinson, and Simon Fraser University School of Public Policy's assistant professor on race and equity Ali Bhagat. And, Vancouver tour operator Robbin Mckinney shares tips for travelling the world by bike.
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 52min
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