Episodios

  • Warnings for US permanent residents, Building pipelines through BC, & New smart cameras!
    Oct 2 2025
    Ottawa has issued a new travel advisory that could have serious consequences for Canadians who are permanent residents of the United States. The Alberta government is pressing ahead with plans for a major new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast, aiming to deliver up to a million barrels of bitumen a day. Ring has just unveiled its most advanced lineup of smart cameras and doorbells yet, featuring next-generation “Retinal Vision” technology in both 2K and 4K for sharper detail, improved low-light performance, and AI features that go far beyond home security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 m
  • Scientists have uncovered new types of organics on one of Saturn's moons!
    Oct 2 2025
    Scientists have uncovered new types of organics on one of Saturn's moons. The organics were found in icy geysers spouting from Enceladus, meaning it's possible its ocean world may harbour conditions suitable for life. Guest: Fabian Klenner - Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Washington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 m
  • Short-term rental shortages, Building a West Coast pipeline, & Turkey prices DOWN this year!
    Oct 1 2025
    Vancouver’s hosting of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches is fast approaching, and a new report from Deloitte, backed by Airbnb, warns the city may face a shortfall of 70,000 guest-nights during the peak event days. Alberta leads as the proponent for a West Coast pipeline. New study shows that the cost of turkey down as Thanksgiving approaches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • Big changes coming to publicly-funded LTC and assisted living operators
    Oct 1 2025
    The Province of BC has recently announced plans to stop funding overtime and agency staffing costs for publicly-funded long-term care and assisted living operators. Guest: Jen Lyle - CEO, Alzheimer Society of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 m
  • Improving the DTES, & Two charged in Texada Island grizzly bear killing!
    Sep 30 2025
    The B.C. government has appointed former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell to coordinate housing, services and supports. What exactly will he be doing — and can this appointment make a difference in one of the city’s most complex neighbourhoods? Two Texada Island residents have now been charged in connection with the killing of a grizzly bear in July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • Improving life in the DTES!
    Sep 29 2025
    BC is appointing Larry Campbell to work with partners to improve quality of life for everyone in Downtown Eastside. Guest: Guy Felicella - Harm reduction and recovery advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 m
  • Bishnoi gang listed as terrorist entity, Violence against small businesses, & Ostrich cull gaining national attention!
    Sep 29 2025
    The India-based Bishnoi gang, accused last year by the RCMP of orchestrating a campaign of violence and intimidation against Sikh activists in Canada, was listed as a terrorist entity by the federal government on Monday. The owner of Jak and Jill’s, a children’s consignment shop in Pitt Meadows, has been dealing for years with vandalism, drug paraphernalia, and even human waste left at her storefront. But last week, after confronting a man she says was causing trouble, her store was deliberately set on fire. In Parliament, MP Scott Anderson criticized the government and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for ordering the cull of around 400 ostriches without sufficient transparency or consultation with the farm operators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 m
  • Canada Post workers walk off the job, & Pre-clearance ops at Canadian airports!
    Sep 26 2025
    Canada Post is once again facing labour unrest. Postal workers have walked off the job, disrupting mail and parcel delivery across the country. How are local businesses feeling about this? US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra has raised the possibility of scaling back or revisiting America’s pre-clearance operations at Canadian airports. How will this affect the already rocky relationship between the two countries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 m