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Canada has seen a sharp decline in happiness rankings, falling to 25th out of 147 countries in the 2026 World Happiness Report, its worst result ever. Ten years ago, it ranked 6th. What's causing this? A new Canadian report finds AI systems are using journalism but rarely crediting it. A recent experiment found that AI provided no source attribution 82% of the time when answering questions based on news content. The Nanaimo Regional Hospital District (NRHD) is in the middle of working with the province, and is advocating for a major health‑care infrastructure transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier Eby had a VERY strange reaction to the province's recent credit downgrade... he claims "I meant to do that" For the first time, BC Conservatives are seriously contemplating that Eby might not lead the BC NDP into the next election. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victims of intimate image abuse can now seek up to $75,000 in compensation through the Civil Resolution Tribunal, with amendments to the Intimate Images Protection Act now in effect. How would a BC Conservative Premier tackle our province's debt? Candidate Iain Black believes the province’s debt is out of control, and that younger generations will be shouldering the high interest rates without enough in the way of benefits from the NDP’s spending. YVR was just voted the best airport in North America. What are they doing to get on top? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opinion polls indicate that the BC Conservative leadership race is really heating up. Who has the best chance to go up against the BC NDP? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Canada lost 84,000 jobs in February, far worse than analyst expectations of a 10,000-job gain. A Metro Vancouver developer recently received a property appraisal containing an unusual "limiting condition" disclaimer, stating the valuation assumes the land is not subject to any Indigenous land claim. This type of clause is now becoming standard practice among B.C. appraisers, driven by recent legal developments PM Carney recently announced that Canada will spend nearly $35 billion to upgrade military installations in the North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC NDP are wrapping up the first four weeks of the spring session. The biggest items on their plate? DRIPA and the budget. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada and 31 IEA member nations agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves in response to supply disruptions caused by the Iran war. Get ready for air travel to become more expensive. Airfare is rising due to increased jet fuel costs driven by the conflict in Iran/Middle East. Are teachers too mean? Or are kids becoming too soft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will the recent aboriginal title announcement impact property appraisals? Green MLA Rob Botterell spent almost two hours Wednesday, blasting New Democrats for weakening FOI legislation. Guest: Vaughn Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The state of emergency rooms across Canada is BAD. Data shows that an estimated 8,000–15,000 Canadians die unnecessarily each year due to ER crowding. Vancouver city councillor Sean Orr is suing Mayor Ken Sim for defamation after Sim accused him of distributing illegal drugs. Is what Ken Sim did actually defemation? Will facial recognition technology be our downfall? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are the BC NDP reacting to the latest poll showing they're now behind the BC Conservatives? New Democrats are wasting no time getting rid of Merit Commissioner. Guest: Vaughn Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Cents of the Markets for March 11, 2026 Guest: Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of the Tumbler Ridge shooting, Cia Edmonds is suing OpenAI/ChatGPT in BC Supreme Court on behalf of herself and her two daughters, including shooting survivor Maya Gebala (12) and younger sister Dahlia. Do we need more control over who can enter our schools? Independent MLA Jordan Kealy (Peace River North) introduced a bill requiring controlled entry points at all B.C. schools during class hours, prompted by the Feb. 10 mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. A debate was recently held in the House of Commons. The topic at hand?Where should Canada stand on the US/Iran conflict? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new poll shows that things are changing in the BC political landscape. New Democrats changed assessment act without explanation, but the Conservatives have an idea... Guest: Vaughn Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Treaties have prevented the aboriginal title disputes? Unlike other Canadian provinces, B.C. largely ignored treaty-making for the past 150 years. The Middle East military conflict is raising fears of disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around 20% of the world's seaborne oil and LNG supply. How pricey are things going to get? This summer, in partnership with the city of vancouver, The Downtown Vancouver BIA will be transforming Granville Street into a vibrant pedestrian zone. What is this going to look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many unread emails do YOU have? Is permanently switching to Daylight Savings Time the most scientifically valid decision? Where’s the replacement for the Massey tunnel? There's no completion date, and there's no final budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Canada end up involved in the US/Iranian conflict? So many stories coming out of the US right now... Kash Patel gutted the FBI counterintelligence team tasked with tracking Iranian threats days before US strikes. We unpack that along with other US stories with our Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini. Why are people STILL distracted driving? A recent distracted driving blitz in North and West Vancouver marked the start of distracted driving awareness month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fallout continues from from the recent Musqueam agreement. Premier David Eby’s own credibility is under fire too. The drama surrounding the North Vancouver Wastewater Treatment facility never seems to end. Guest: Vaughn Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim falsely claimed Councillor Sean Orr distributed drugs on Christmas Day. Sim issued an apology Tuesday, promising statements to the media organizations present, but OMNI and Fairchild TV News confirmed they never received them, despite the mayor's office saying they were sent. 62% of Canadians believe MPs shouldn't be allowed to switch parties after an election, and ~70% say floor-crossing should trigger an immediate byelection McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski posted a video eating the new Big Arch burger, which went viral because he barely took a bite and awkwardly called it a "product". Now, multiple fast-food chain CEOs are weighing in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC NDP finally found someone to blame over Premier Eby's misleading statements on Musqueam deal. Turns out it was a low level staffer in ministry of indigenous relations. Guest: Vaughn Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Should we be concerned about Prime Minister Carney's trip to India? What are the latest stories coming out of US politics? It's our weekly check-in with our Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini. Vancouver council has approved $1.2M to explore a satellite training academy for the Vancouver Police Department that could open as early as May. What would this facility look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NDP government survived their key budget vote with conservatives, greens and independents opposed. The government claims that their recent amendments to the FOI laws will improve digital service delivery and privacy protection. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Carney’s visit to India is being framed as a full reset of Canada–India relations after years of strain. Justice Minister Sean Fraser says Ottawa may legislate AI reporting rules if OpenAI does not quickly improve how it alerts police to violent threats. Speaking of artificial intelligence, some people are using AI for relationship advice. Experts are saying it's a bad idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which candidate has the best chance of winning the BC Conservative leadership? David Eby vs. the senate! Guest: Vaughn Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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