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Why is space junk falling from the sky?

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Why is space junk falling from the sky? Dr. Samantha Lawler, Associate Professor of Astronomy at the University of Regina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 20246 min

View from Victoria - BC United on the ball - leading way on crisis with BC Tree fruits

View from Victoria - BC United on the ball - leading way on crisis with BC Tree fruits Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 202410 min

The history of the barcode

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The history of the barcode Jordan Frith, Pearce Professor of Professional Communication at Clemson University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 20248 min

The Full Show: The worlds tastiest water is in BC, Cleaning up the Seine River, & Short-term rentals hurting BC Tourism?

Seg 1: That one time tug-of-war was an Olympic sport Tug-of-war, once an integral part of the Olympic Games, was featured in five editions between 1900 and 1920. The Tug of War Association argues for the sport’s reintroduction to the Olympics, emphasizing its straightforward rules, spectator appeal, and accessibility. The sport requires minimal equipment and space, making it easy for anyone to participate. The association remains hopeful that tug-of-war will one day return to the world’s largest sporting stage. Guest: Daniel McCarthy, President of the Tug-of-War International Federation Seg 2: Olympic Soccer Decision The Canadian Olympic Committe's appeal of FIFA’s penalization for what is being called ‘drone-gate’ has been decided. How will Canada Soccer respond? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: Why isn’t the Seine considered safe enough for Olympic competition? Olympics organizers are hoping for sun and scorching temperatures to improve the water quality of the Seine River enough that it’s safe for triathletes to swim in. If not, they could be feeling the heat. Guest: Dr. Jordan Peccia, Professor of Environmental Engineering at Yale University Seg 4: Firefighters need mental health support too! Guest: Steve Fraser, Author of the resilient minds program. Seg 5: Is BC tap water better than other provinces? Recently, BC’s Clearbrook community in Abbotsford was awarded the world's tastiest water for the seventh time, with its water described as ‘chemically perfect’. But why does British Columbia have some of the best drinking water in the world? What exactly impacts water quality in British Columbia? Guest: Anastasia Chovan, Certified Water Sommelier at Vivreau Seg 6: Are BC’s short-term rental restrictions hurting local tourism? Kelowna is experiencing a decline in tourism, which is being attributed to new short-term rental (STR) restrictions that were implemented just before the summer season. Guest: Jane Sawin, Owner of Priest Creek Family Estate Winery in Kelowna Seg 7: Making cents of the market with Lori Pinkowski CENT$ OF THE MARKET WITH LORI PINKOWSKI Lori joins the show for an update on the markets & earnings season, and discusses How to build a successful relationship with your financial advisor. Guest: Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 20241h 3m

View From Victoria: BC United wants 'Formerly known as BC Liberals' on upcoming ballots.

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View from Victoria: BC United trying to add 'Formerly known as BC Liberals' to upcoming election ballots, in an attempt to avoid confusing voters. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 202415 min

Making cent$ of the market with Lori Pinkowski

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We’re making cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. - you can contact her team at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at PINKOWSKI.CA Guest: Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 20249 min

Are BC’s short-term rental restrictions hurting local tourism?

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Kelowna is experiencing a decline in tourism, which is being attributed to new short-term rental (STR) restrictions that were implemented just before the summer season. Guest: Jane Sawin, Owner of Priest Creek Family Estate Winery in Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 20245 min

Is BC tap water better than other provinces?

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Recently, BC’s Clearbrook community in Abbotsford was awarded the world's tastiest water for the seventh time, with its water described as ‘chemically perfect’. But why does British Columbia have some of the best drinking water in the world? What exactly impacts water quality in British Columbia? Guest: Anastasia Chovan, Certified Water Sommelier at Vivreau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 20248 min

Firefighters need mental health support too!

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Guest: Steve Fraser, Author of the resilient minds program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 20247 min

Why isn’t the Seine considered safe enough for Olympic competition?

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Olympics organizers are hoping for sun and scorching temperatures to improve the water quality of the Seine River enough that it’s safe for triathletes to swim in. If not, they could be feeling the heat. Guest: Dr. Jordan Peccia, Professor of Environmental Engineering at Yale University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 20246 min

That one time tug-of-war was an Olympic sport

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Tug-of-war, once an integral part of the Olympic Games, was featured in five editions between 1900 and 1920. The Tug of War Association argues for the sport’s reintroduction to the Olympics, emphasizing its straightforward rules, spectator appeal, and accessibility. The sport requires minimal equipment and space, making it easy for anyone to participate. The association remains hopeful that tug-of-war will one day return to the world’s largest sporting stage. Guest: Daniel McCarthy, President of the Tug-of-War International Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 20246 min

The Full Show: Would humans need to alter their DNA to settle in space?, Are the Paris Olympics are a cautionary tale for Canada? & Canada condemning the Venezuela election

Seg 1: Would humans need to alter their DNA to settle in space? There are severe environmental challenges, such as radiation and food sourcing, that complicate humans exploring, and one day settling, in space. Now, some thinkers advocate for genome editing to help humans tolerate these conditions. Guest: Sam McKee, Associate Tutor and PhD Candidate in the Philosophy of Science at Manchester Metropolitan University Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: How much of your lotto winnings would you share? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View from Victoria: Following another MLA crossing in Provincial politics, John Rustad is holding a news conference today, and he won’t welcome crossings where his party has already nominated candidates. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: When does technology constitute cheating? At what point does pushing the limit actually cross the line? Guest: Mike Hahn, Professor of Human Physiology at University of Oregon Seg 5: Why the Paris Olympics are a cautionary tale for Canada Governments frequently argue that hosting the Olympics boosts the local food, beverage, hospitality, and tourism industries both during and after the event. They claim the increased global exposure from hosting will benefit these industries for years. But security concerns, climate events, protests, and unforeseen issues add to the costs. All levels of government must ensure the event runs smoothly, bearing the costs of any overruns or unexpected expenses. The situation in Canada mirrors this. Toronto’s estimated costs for hosting the World Cup have skyrocketed from $30-$45 million to $380 million. Vancouver’s costs have similarly increased from $230 million to $580 million, with further increases likely as the event approaches. Guest: Moshe Lander, Sports Economist and Senior Lecturer at Concordia University Seg 6: Why does BC target hitmen and not those who order the hits? Francois Gauthier, after killing Harpreet Dhaliwal, was found with an arsenal of incriminating items in his Airbnb. His guilty plea to second-degree murder revealed no details about who hired him or the motive. Similar cases in Vancouver show a pattern where hitmen are convicted without identifying the masterminds behind the hits, which critics say allows high-level organized criminals to operate with impunity. Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun Seg 7: Why is Canada condemning the Venezuela election? Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has remained in power following a highly contested election on July 28. Despite polls suggesting an opposition victory, the government-controlled electoral council declared Maduro the winner with 51.2% of the vote, while opposition candidate Edmundo González received 44.2%. The international community has expressed skepticism about the results, with several countries, including Canada, the US, Chile, and Peru questioning the legitimacy of the election. Guest: Nicolas Forsans, Professor of Management and Co-director of the Centre for Latin American & Caribbean Studies at the University of Essex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 202459 min

Why is Canada condemning the Venezuela election?

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Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has remained in power following a highly contested election on July 28. Despite polls suggesting an opposition victory, the government-controlled electoral council declared Maduro the winner with 51.2% of the vote, while opposition candidate Edmundo González received 44.2%. The international community has expressed skepticism about the results, with several countries, including Canada, the US, Chile, and Peru questioning the legitimacy of the election. Guest: Nicolas Forsans Professor of Management and Co-director of the Centre for Latin American & Caribbean Studies at the University of Essex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 20248 min

Why does BC target hitmen and not those who order the hits?

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Francois Gauthier, after killing Harpreet Dhaliwal, was found with an arsenal and incriminating items in his Airbnb. His guilty plea to second-degree murder revealed no details about who hired him or the motive. Similar cases in Vancouver show a pattern where hitmen are convicted without identifying the masterminds behind the hits, which critics say allows high-level organized criminals to operate with impunity. Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 20248 min

Why the Paris Olympics are a cautionary tale for Canada

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Governments frequently argue that hosting the Olympics boosts the local food, beverage, hospitality, and tourism industries both during and after the event. They claim the increased global exposure from hosting will benefit these industries for years. But security concerns, climate events, protests, and unforeseen issues add to the costs. All levels of government must ensure the event runs smoothly, bearing the costs of any overruns or unexpected expenses. The situation in Canada mirrors this. Toronto’s estimated costs for hosting the World Cup have skyrocketed from $30-$45 million to $380 million. Vancouver’s costs have similarly increased from $230 million to $580 million, with further increases likely as the event approaches. Guest: Moshe Lander, Sports Economist and Senior Lecturer at Concordia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 20247 min

When does technology constitute cheating?

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At what point does pushing the limit actually cross the line? Guest: Mike Hahn, Professor of Human Physiology at University of Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 20247 min

View from Victoria: The MLA crossings continue

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View from Victoria: Following another MLA crossing in Provincial politics, John Rustad is holding a news conference today, and he won’t welcome crossings where his party has already nominated candidates. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 202414 min

Scott's Thoughts: How much of your lotto winnings would you share?

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Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 20247 min

Would humans need to alter their DNA to settle in space?

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There are severe environmental challenges, such as radiation and food sourcing, that complicate humans exploring, and one day settling, in space. Now, some thinkers advocate for genome editing to help humans tolerate these conditions. Guest: Sam McKee, Associate Tutor and PhD Candidate in the Philosophy of Science at Manchester Metropolitan University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 20247 min

Full show: The smell of stress, Artificially improving the climate, & Team Canada's soccer scandal!

Seg 1: How does the smell of stress impact your dog? Seg 2: SCOTT’S THOUGHTS: Canada’s embarrassing soccer stuff. Seg 3: Could artificially engineering the climate help improve it? Seg 4: Could the opposition put TransLink back on track? Seg 5: Could the Team Canada spying scandal have been prevented? Seg 6: How is the closure of BC Tree Fruits impacting local farms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 202457 min

How is the closure of BC Tree Fruits impacting local farms?

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Panic has struck members of a B.C. co-operative that has assisted fruit tree growers in the Okanagan Valley for over nine decades. The sudden closure of B.C. Tree Fruits has left hundreds of farming families scrambling to find alternative methods for packaging, distributing, and selling their produce. Guest: Deep Brar - Vice-President of BC Fruit Growers Association Guest: Jennifer Deol - Owner and Operator of There and Back Farms in Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 202410 min

Could the Team Canada spying scandal have been prevented?

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The Canadian women’s soccer team has been embroiled in controversy following revelations that they used a drone to spy on New Zealand’s training sessions during the 2024 Paris Olympics. This incident prompted a formal complaint from the New Zealand team to the International Olympic Committee. In response, Canada’s Olympic committee issued an apology, dismissed head coach Bev Priestman from the team, sent home two additional staff members, and imposed a suspended prison sentence on one of them. Guest: Dr. Lianne Foti - Assistant Director at the International Institute for Sport Business and Leadership at the University of Guelph and Associate Professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics Guest: Dr. Kathleen Rodenburg - Associate Dean Academic at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 20249 min

Could the opposition put TransLink back on track?

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John Rustad, Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, criticizes the NDP government for financial mismanagement and structural deficits within TransLink. Guest: John Rustad - Leader of the Conservative Party of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 20249 min

Could artificially engineering the climate help improve it?

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Climate change is an urgent issue prompting a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. However, progress has been slow, and climate stability is increasingly at risk. This urgency has led to considering geoengineering, or climate engineering, which involves manipulating the climate to combat global warming. Some geoengineering methods include reflecting sunlight back into space and direct air carbon capture. The idea of solar radiation management, such as marine cloud brightening and stratospheric aerosol injection, mimics natural phenomena like volcanic eruptions to cool the planet. Guest: Dr. David Keith - Professor and Founding Faculty Director of the Climate Systems Engineering Initiative at the University of Chicago Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 20248 min

View from Victoria: Surrendering to critics

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View from Victoria: Metro Vancouver is surrendering to the critics on their lavish spending. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 202413 min

Scott's Thoughts: Canada's soccer scandal

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Team Canada's soccer drone scandal is turning out to be much bigger than we thought. Guest: Scott Shantz - Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 20247 min

How does the smell of stress impact your dog?

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Dogs possess an exceptional sense of smell, which is up to 10,000 times more sensitive than that of humans. This ability enables them to detect bombs, locate missing persons, and sense human illnesses or stress. Guest: Dr. Zoe Parr-Cortes - Veterinarian and Ph.D. Student at Bristol Veterinary School Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 20247 min

Full Show: Faking the moon landing, Money laundering thriving in Canada & Are BC's Killer Whale's going extinct?

Seg 1: Why do people believe the moon landing was faked? Key points raised by theorists include the absence of stars in moon landing photos and the appearance of the flag flapping in the wind. Guest: Dr. Jack Singal, Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Richmond Seg 2: View From Victoria: Premier responds to Translink woes Translink is painting a grim future for transit services around the lower mainland if funding isn’t secured, but as the Premier points out…It’s an election year and everyone wants their handout! The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 3: Why money laundering schemes are thriving in Canada Financial crime experts argue that this practice abuses Canada’s registration requirements meant to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Guest: Zak Vescera, Reporter for the Investigative Journalism Foundation Seg 4: Are Southern Resident Killer Whales at risk of going extinct? The southern resident killer whale, Tahlequah, gained global attention in 2018 for carrying her dead calf for over two weeks, highlighting the broader crisis facing her species. Guest: Dr. Rob Williams, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Oceans Initiative and Lead Author of the Study Seg 5: Will BC prevent TransLink from cutting its services? The TransLink Mayors’ Council is seeking a permanent $3.4 billion annual fund from B.C.’s political parties to avoid a fiscal crisis starting in 2026. This fund is necessary to address a projected $600 million annual shortfall. Guest: Rob Fleming, BC’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Seg 6: Kickin it with the Whitecaps for Jul 26, 2024 Our Vancouver Whitecaps take on international superstars Wrexham FC tomorrow! All the action will be streaming live on cknw.com. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202445 min

Will BC prevent TransLink from cutting its services?

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The TransLink Mayors’ Council is seeking a permanent $3.4 billion annual fund from B.C.’s political parties to avoid a fiscal crisis starting in 2026. This fund is necessary to address a projected $600 million annual shortfall. Guest: Rob Fleming, BC’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202410 min

Are Southern Resident Killer Whales at risk of going extinct?

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The southern resident killer whale, Tahlequah, gained global attention in 2018 for carrying her dead calf for over two weeks, highlighting the broader crisis facing her species. Guest: Dr. Rob Williams, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Oceans Initiative and Lead Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20248 min

Why money laundering schemes are thriving in Canada

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Financial crime experts argue that this practice abuses Canada’s registration requirements meant to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Guest: Zak Vescera, Reporter for the Investigative Journalism Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20247 min

View From Victoria: Premier responds to Translink woes

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Translink is painting a grim future for transit services around the lower mainland if funding isn’t secured, but as the Premier points out…It’s an election year and everyone wants their handout! The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202412 min

Why do people believe the moon landing was faked?

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Key points raised by theorists include the absence of stars in moon landing photos and the appearance of the flag flapping in the wind. Guest: Dr. Jack Singal, Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20249 min

Full Show: Eliminating superbugs, The famous $1 bill in BC & A senior housing strategy for Vancouver

Seg 1: New antibiotic nearly eliminates the chance of superbugs evolving Researchers have combined the bacteria-killing actions of two classes of antibiotics into one, demonstrating that their new dual-action antibiotic could make bacterial resistance (almost) an impossibility. Guest: Alexander Mankin, Distinguished University of Illinois - Chicago (UIC) Professor, Center for Biomolecular Sciences Seg 2: Why is a $1 bill famous in BC? Earl Brown has spent the last 50 years getting the autograph's of every Premier of BC on a $1 bill. Guest: Earl Brown, $1 bill owner Seg 3: View From Victoria: Who does bail protect? The Premier is seeking answers on what happened in court with the accused repeat offender, in the Dunn murder case. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: Canada Soccer Drone Controversy A Canada Soccer employee has been accused of using a drone to spy on an opposing team. Guest: Ben Steiner, freelance journalist covering the Olympics Seg 5: North Van Firefighters heading to Ukraine Guest: CJ Summers, Firefighter Seg 6: Vancouver’s First Seniors' Housing Strategy Vancouver city council unanimously approved a comprehensive strategy Tuesday that aims at ensuring that seniors can access affordable housing and support across Vancouver. Guest: Michael Volker, Executive Director, 411 Seniors Centre Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202447 min

Vancouver’s First Seniors' Housing Strategy

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Vancouver city council unanimously approved a comprehensive strategy Tuesday that aims at ensuring that seniors can access affordable housing and support across Vancouver. Guest: Michael Volker, Executive Director, 411 Seniors Centre Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 20247 min

North Van Firefighters heading to Ukraine

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Guest: CJ Summers, Firefighter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 20245 min

What led to Canada cheating at the Paris Olympics

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A Canada Soccer employee has been accused of using a drone to spy on an opposing team. Guest: Ben Steiner, freelance journalist covering the Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 20248 min

View From Victoria: Who does bail protect?

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The Premier is seeking answers on what happened in court with the accused repeat offender, in the Dunn murder case. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 202412 min

Why a $1 bill has become famous

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Earl Brown has spent the last 50 years getting the autograph's of every Premier of BC on a $1 bill. Guest: Earl Brown, $1 bill owner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 20247 min

New antibiotic nearly eliminates the chance of superbugs evolving

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Researchers have combined the bacteria-killing actions of two classes of antibiotics into one, demonstrating that their new dual-action antibiotic could make bacterial resistance (almost) an impossibility. Guest: Alexander Mankin, Distinguished University of Illinois - Chicago (UIC) Professor, Center for Biomolecular Sciences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 20248 min

Full Show: Living in Moon Caves, The spending sprees at Metro Vancouver & Should Surrey get its own charter?

Seg 1: Could humans live in caves on the moon? Scientists have discovered evidence of a large cave system near the Apollo 11 landing site on the Moon, potentially valuable for future lunar settlements. Guest: Dr. Christopher Pattison, Researcher at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth Seg 2: View From Victoria: Promises by the Premier yet to be realized The Premier promised both an audit of the north shore $3 billion overrun and a review of regional government structure, so where are they? The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 3: What are the security threats facing the 2024 Olympics? The Paris Summer Olympics are expected to attract millions of visitors and thousands of athletes. However, the risk of protests, terrorism, and cyberattacks remains a significant concern. Guest: Dale Buckner, CEO of the Security Firm “Global Guardian” Seg 4: Should Surrey get its own Charter? Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke is advocating for the City of Surrey to have its own standalone provincial legislation, similar to the Vancouver Charter, which governs the City of Vancouver. Guest: Dr. Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley Seg 5: Metro Vancouver spending is out of control Metro Vancouver CEO got a 20% raise in the last year plus thousands of taxpayer dollars were spent on an expensive boozy party for Metro Vancouver employees. Guest: Jordan Armstrong, Global BC Anchor and Reporter Seg 6: What’s causing BC’s impending child welfare crisis? A new report by the Representative for Children and Youth reveals that over 80% of social workers in the child welfare system cannot adequately perform their jobs due to high caseloads. Guest: Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, BC’s Representative for Children and Youth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 202455 min

Making Cents of the Markets for Jul 24, 2024

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Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 202410 min

What’s causing BC’s impending child welfare crisis?

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A new report by the Representative for Children and Youth reveals that over 80% of social workers in the child welfare system cannot adequately perform their jobs due to high caseloads. Guest: Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, BC’s Representative for Children and Youth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 202410 min

Metro Vancouver spending is out of control

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Metro Vancouver CEO got a 20% raise in the last year plus thousands of taxpayer dollars were spent on an expensive boozy party for Metro Vancouver employees. Guest: Jordan Armstrong, Global BC Anchor and Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 20249 min

Should Surrey get its own Charter?

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Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke is advocating for the City of Surrey to have its own standalone provincial legislation, similar to the Vancouver Charter, which governs the City of Vancouver. Guest: Dr. Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 20247 min

What are the security threats facing the 2024 Olympics?

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The Paris Summer Olympics are expected to attract millions of visitors and thousands of athletes. However, the risk of protests, terrorism, and cyberattacks remains a significant concern. Guest: Dale Buckner, CEO of the Security Firm “Global Guardian” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 20248 min

View From Victoria: Promises by the Premier yet to be realized

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The Premier promised both an audit of the north shore $3 billion overrun and a review of regional government structure, so where are they? The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 202414 min

Could humans live in caves on the moon?

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Scientists have discovered evidence of a large cave system near the Apollo 11 landing site on the Moon, potentially valuable for future lunar settlements. Guest: Dr. Christopher Pattison, Researcher at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 20246 min

Full Show: Karaoke and blushing, Evacuating from a wildfire & Letting kids take risks during play

Seg 1: Watching Karaoke to find out why we blush A team of researchers conducted a study at an Amsterdam laboratory to explore the phenomenon of blushing and its neurological underpinnings. Guest: Dr. Milica Nikolić, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Amsterdam Seg 2: View From Victoria: Green Hydrogen plan gets put on the back burner A Green Hydrogen project planned for BC is being put on standby as the Australian Billionaire who brought forward the plan has put his ambitious plan on hold due to the high price of power. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 3: How a second Trump presidency would impact Canada Polls indicate former president Donald Trump is well-positioned to win the presidency this November, which could significantly impact Canada. Guest: Dr. Laura Dawson, Canada-U.S. Relations Expert and Executive Director of the Future Borders Coalition Seg 4: Rising Sea Levels has caused the first US based extinction According to a paper published earlier this month in the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, a type of tropical cactus native to the Florida Keys, known as the Key Largo tree cactus, has become the first species in U.S. history to go extinct due to rising sea levels. Guest: James Lange, Research Botanist at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami and Co-Author of the Study Seg 5: What’s it like having to evacuate from a wildfire? The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) issued an evacuation order on Sunday due to the rapid growth of the Antler Creek wildfire in British Columbia’s central Interior. Guest: Ed Coleman, Mayor of the District of Wells Seg 6: BC’s accounting regulator fails to account for member misconduct Despite praise from the Minister for CPABC’s regulatory efforts, U.S. and Canadian regulators have been heavily penalizing accounting firms that are auditing public companies for various violations. Guest: Graeme Woods, Reporter for Glacier Media Seg 7: How risky should you let your kids be this summer? During summer, outdoor play is a vital aspect of children’s health and overall development and the importance of “risky outdoor play,” involves engaging in thrilling and uncertain activities that carry some risk of physical injury Guest: Dr. Mariana Brussoni, Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership and Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 20241h 0m

How risky should you let your kids be this summer?

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During summer, outdoor play is a vital aspect of children’s health and overall development and the importance of “risky outdoor play,” involves engaging in thrilling and uncertain activities that carry some risk of physical injury Guest: Dr. Mariana Brussoni, Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership and Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 20248 min