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BC Transit police are cracking down on unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians in Bus lanes around the city and we ask the question should EV’s be allowed to use the HOV lanes regardless of passenger numbers? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For centuries, philosophers have debated the purpose of language, with Plato positing it as crucial for thinking. Guest: Dr. Evelina Fedorenko, Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Does the multiverse exist? The concept of a multiverse suggests that our universe might be just one of many. This idea, while popular in science fiction, is also considered seriously by some scientists. Guest: Dr. Paul Halpern, Professor of Physics at St. Joseph’s University and Author of “The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes” Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: WestJet is cancelling flights ahead of possible strike WestJet is preparing for the worst and grounding flights ahead of possible strike action. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Premier David Eby announced an $80m renal ward at Surrey Memorial Hospital, flanked by all his Surrey MLAs. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 4: Should we be alarmed by CleanBC’s rebate program changes? The Canadian automotive industry is alarmed by the BC government decision to significantly alter the CleanBC Go Electric Rebate Program. Guest: Blair Qualey, President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC Seg 5: Let’s learn about Juneteenth Today is Juneteenth. It’s a word we hear a lot this time of year, but do you know what it actually means or the significance behind it? Guest: Tamisha Parris, Founder of Parris Consulting, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting Firm Seg 6: Should Ottawa unmask the MPs tied to foreign interference? NDP MP Jenny Kwan has called on the House of Commons to publicly name politicians identified in a secret report as being compromised by foreign states. Guest: Jenny Kwan, NDP MP for Vancouver East Seg 7: What happened to Jodi Henrickson? A 17-year-old from Squamish, BC, disappeared in 2009 on Bowen Island after attending a party with her ex-boyfriend. Today is the 15th anniversary of her disappearance. Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made, but authorities suspect foul play. Guest: Jenni Baynam, Film Producer at Studio BRB Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

A 17-year-old from Squamish, BC, disappeared in 2009 on Bowen Island after attending a party with her ex-boyfriend. Today is the 15th anniversary of her disappearance. Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made, but authorities suspect foul play. Guest: Jenni Baynam, Film Producer at Studio BRB Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NDP MP Jenny Kwan has called on the House of Commons to publicly name politicians identified in a secret report as being compromised by foreign states. Guest: Jenny Kwan, NDP MP for Vancouver East Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is Juneteenth. It’s a word we hear a lot this time of year, but do you know what it actually means or the significance behind it? Guest: Tamisha Parris, Founder of Parris Consulting, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting Firm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian automotive industry is alarmed by the BC government decision to significantly alter the CleanBC Go Electric Rebate Program. Guest: Blair Qualey, President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby announced an $80m renal ward at Surrey Memorial Hospital, flanked by all his Surrey MLAs. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WestJet is preparing for the worst and grounding flights ahead of possible strike action, which could leave travellers with few options to get where they are going. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The concept of a multiverse suggests that our universe might be just one of many. This idea, while popular in science fiction, is also considered seriously by some scientists. Guest: Dr. Paul Halpern, Professor of Physics at St. Joseph’s University and Author of “The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Is culture changing too fast for evolution to catch up? The rapid advancement of technology and modernization has brought about numerous societal challenges, notably the increasing prevalence of mental health issues. Guest: Dr. Jose Yong, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Northumbria University in Newcastle Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Social rules that should be abandoned Are there some social rules like eating the last donut in the box, or telling someone they have spinach in their teeth, that need to be done away with. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Premier not worried about Short-Term rental fight The fight between short-term rental owners and the BC government starts in court this week and Premier Eby doesn’t seem too concerned. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 4: Are migration management technologies inhumane? The rapid integration of new technologies into immigration and refugee processing is transforming decision-making traditionally handled by human officials Guest: Dr. Petra Molnar, Associate Director of the Refugee Law Lab at York University and a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University Seg 5: Do suicide barriers actually work? You’ve probably seen the fencing along the Burrard and Second Narrows bridges, designed to prevent suicides, but do they actual work? And if so, why aren’t they in more places? Guest: Stacy Ashton, Executive Director of the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC Seg 6: What will it take to improve public schools in BC? A report from B.C.’s school trustees highlights that public schools in the province require nearly $9 billion in repairs and upgrades over the next five years. Guest: Carolyn Broady, President of the BC School Trustees Association Seg 7: Should BC increase fines for violating the Wildlife Act? Fines for offences that involve harming wildlife and fish in BC are increasing significantly under the Wildlife Act. The change is supported by stakeholders in natural resources and enforcement agencies like the Conservation Officer Service. Guest: Jesse Zeman, Executive Director of the BC Wildlife Federation Seg 8: How can children's songs keep Indigenous languages alive? Kym Gouchie, a Lheidli T’enneh musician, is preserving First Nations languages by recording children’s songs. Guest: Kym Gouchie, Lheidli T'enneh Musician Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kym Gouchie, a Lheidli T’enneh musician, is preserving First Nations languages by recording children’s songs. Guest: Kym Gouchie, Lheidli T'enneh Musician Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fines for offences that involve harming wildlife and fish in BC are increasing significantly under the Wildlife Act. The change is supported by stakeholders in natural resources and enforcement agencies like the Conservation Officer Service. Guest: Jesse Zeman, Executive Director of the BC Wildlife Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A report from B.C.’s school trustees highlights that public schools in the province require nearly $9 billion in repairs and upgrades over the next five years. Guest: Carolyn Broady, President of the BC School Trustees Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve probably seen the fencing along the Burrard and Second Narrows bridges, designed to prevent suicides, but do they actual work? And if so, why aren’t they in more places? Guest: Stacy Ashton, Executive Director of the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rapid integration of new technologies into immigration and refugee processing is transforming decision-making traditionally handled by human officials Guest: Dr. Petra Molnar, Associate Director of the Refugee Law Lab at York University and a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fight between short-term rental owners and the BC government starts in court this week and Premier Eby doesn’t seem too concerned. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are there some social rules like eating the last donut in the box, or telling someone they have spinach in their teeth, that need to be done away with. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rapid advancement of technology and modernization has brought about numerous societal challenges, notably the increasing prevalence of mental health issues. Guest: Dr. Jose Yong, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Northumbria University in Newcastle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Do elephants call each other by name? A recent study suggests that elephants may address each other by individual names, demonstrating a new aspect of their intelligence. Guest: Dr. Mickey Pardo, Post-Doctoral Fellow and Behavioural Ecologist at Colorado State University Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Do you “PRE-crastinate”? We all know how bad it can be to procrastinate, but do you know what it is to PRE-Crastinate? It could be just as bad, or worse! Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Where will ICBC go now? Getting a preview of the ICBC announcement with the premier and transportation minister this morning and taking a look back at ICBC's decision to leave the North Vancouver headquarters building. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 4: Are ‘eye witnesses’ reliable? Researchers have found that witnesses who are confident in their identification, particularly when making quick decisions, tend to be more accurate. Guest: Dr. Gary Wells, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Iowa State University and Scholar in Eyewitness Memory Research Seg 5: How can travel companies insure against weather? We love to talk about how our data is constantly being collected online, and how that is usually a bad thing, but the power of Data Collection can be used to improve our quality of life. Guest: Nick Cavanaugh, CEO of Sensible Weather Seg 6: What would happen if two satellites collided? An American NASA spacecraft and a defunct Russian surveillance satellite nearly collided while orbiting Earth. But what happens if space debris actually does make an impact? Guest: Dr. Darren McKnight, Senior Technical Fellow for LeoLabs Seg 7: Monday Morning Quarterbacks for Jun 17, 2024 It was a 26-17 win over Calgary but the coach says “always room for improvement.” The BC Lions did not allow any quarterback sacks or commit any turnovers during the game. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 8: Is the Federal Government concerned about foreign interference? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed concerns about the findings of a foreign interference report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP), though he did not specify the concerns. Guest: Dan Stanton, Director of the National Security Program at the University of Ottawa and Former Executive Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Seg 9: How does alcohol impact your mortality risk? New research has revealed that many studies involving alcohol and health risks, had misleading variables, such as including ex-drinkers in the abstainer category, which falsely suggested that moderate drinking was beneficial. Guest: Dr. Tim Stockwell, Scientist at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New research has revealed that many studies involving alcohol and health risks, had misleading variables, such as including ex-drinkers in the abstainer category, which falsely suggested that moderate drinking was beneficial. Guest: Dr. Tim Stockwell, Scientist at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed concerns about the findings of a foreign interference report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP), though he did not specify the concerns. Guest: Dan Stanton, Director of the National Security Program at the University of Ottawa and Former Executive Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a 26-17 win over Calgary but the coach says “always room for improvement.” The BC Lions did not allow any quarterback sacks or commit any turnovers during the game. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An American NASA spacecraft and a defunct Russian surveillance satellite nearly collided while orbiting Earth. But what happens if space debris actually does make an impact? Guest: Dr. Darren McKnight, Senior Technical Fellow for LeoLabs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love to talk about how our data is constantly being collected online, and how that is usually a bad thing, but the power of Data Collection can be used to improve our quality of life. Guest: Nick Cavanaugh, CEO of Sensible Weather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers have found that witnesses who are confident in their identification, particularly when making quick decisions, tend to be more accurate. Guest: Dr. Gary Wells, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Iowa State University and Scholar in Eyewitness Memory Research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting a preview of the ICBC announcement with the premier and transportation minister this morning and taking a look back at ICBC's decision to leave the North Vancouver headquarters building. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know how bad it can be to procrastinate, but do you know what it is to PRE-Crastinate? It could be just as bad, or worse! Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent study suggests that elephants may address each other by individual names, demonstrating a new aspect of their intelligence. Guest: Dr. Mickey Pardo, Post-Doctoral Fellow and Behavioural Ecologist at Colorado State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Can you make time slow down? A team of neuroscientists have found that impactful images can distort time perception, making moments seem longer. The brain may elongate time to absorb more details in significant events. Guest: Dr. Martin Wiener, Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience at George Mason University Seg 2: View From Victoria: Premier Eby’s bizarre list of grievances David Eby is picking a bizarre fight with Ottawa over equalization payments with the premier of Newfoundland. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Jun 14, 2024 Donald Trump summons the GOP in DC as a test of unity and loyalty. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Are there negative consequences for restricting phones in schools? Restrictions on cell phones are now coming to Vancouver schools. UNESCO released a report in 2023 addressing technology challenges in education, emphasizing corporate responsibility and enhanced literacy curricula. Guest: Dr. Lana Parker, Associate Professor of Education at the University of Windsor Seg 5: How does Canada plan on putting an end to coercive control? Members of Parliament have unanimously voted to criminalize coercive control, a pattern of behaviour contributing to domestic abuse. Guest: Laurel Collins, NDP Deputy Critic for Families, Children and Social Development Seg 6: Kickin it with the Caps for Jun 14, 2024 The team is off to New England to play tomorrow after a week off getting recharged and reset, now they’re ready to go for a busy part of the schedule. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Why cocaine trafficking is threatening critical bird habitats Researchers from US universities examined how enforcement policies influence cocaine traffickers and their effect on Central American forest habitats for birds. Guest: Dr. Amanda Rodewald, Garvin Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University and Senior Director of the Center for Avian Population Studies at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers from US universities examined how enforcement policies influence cocaine traffickers and their effect on Central American forest habitats for birds. Guest: Dr. Amanda Rodewald, Garvin Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University and Senior Director of the Center for Avian Population Studies at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team is off to New England to play tomorrow after a week off getting recharged and reset, now they’re ready to go for a busy part of the schedule. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Members of Parliament have unanimously voted to criminalize coercive control, a pattern of behaviour contributing to domestic abuse. Guest: Laurel Collins, NDP Deputy Critic for Families, Children and Social Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Restrictions on cell phones are now coming to Vancouver schools. UNESCO released a report in 2023 addressing technology challenges in education, emphasizing corporate responsibility and enhanced literacy curricula. Guest: Dr. Lana Parker, Associate Professor of Education at the University of Windsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump summons the GOP in DC… it was a test of unity and loyalty Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Eby is picking a bizarre fight with Ottawa over equalization payments with the premier of Newfoundland. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A team of neuroscientists have found that impactful images can distort time perception, making moments seem longer. The brain may elongate time to absorb more details in significant events. Guest: Dr. Martin Wiener, Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience at George Mason University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Are pigeons intelligent? A new study on pigeon navigation and collective intelligence are challenging the perception that the bird species is not smart! Guest: Dr. Edwin Dalmaijer, Lecturer in Psychological Science at the University of Bristol Seg 2: What if restaurants had ‘contracts’ to dine? We all love checking out a new restaurant but what if you could only go on certain conditions? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: The RCMP is not done with BC A quiet unreleased letter is pouring cold water on the idea of creating a provincial police force as Ottawa says the RCMP is sticking with contract policing. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 4: What’s happening with Metro Vancouver’s spending? Seven city councillors from the Lower Mainland are urging British Columbia Auditor General Michael Pickup to conduct a full audit of Metro Vancouver’s North Shore wastewater treatment plant Guest: Mike Klassen, ABC City Councillor and Member of the Board of Metro Vancouver Seg 5: Do you suffer from Money Dysmorphia? How are you with money management? If it’s a bit of an issue, you might have ‘money dysmorphia’ Guest: Preet Banerjee, Wealth Management Consultant Seg 6: Is the “Big One” going to be bigger than expected? A recent study has provided the most detailed look yet at the seafloor in an area capable of producing some of the world’s most powerful earthquakes, highlighting that southern British Columbia and Washington State face the highest risk. Guest: Dr. John Cassidy, Senior Research Scientist with Natural Resources Canada and Adjunct Professor of Earthquake Seismology at the University of Victoria Seg 7: Why is BC seeing a spike in high-risk offenders breaching parole? A Glacier Media investigation has revealed a rise in breaches of long-term supervision orders (LTSOs) by high-risk offenders in British Columbia. Guest: Jeremy Hainsworth, Crime, Court and Legal Affairs Reporter for Glacier Media Seg 8: How did explorers find Shackleton’s shipwreck? The wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s final ship, the Quest, has been discovered off the coast of Labrador by an international search team. Guest: John Geiger, Chief Executive of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Who Discovered the Ship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s final ship, the Quest, has been discovered off the coast of Labrador by an international search team. Guest: John Geiger, Chief Executive of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Who Discovered the Ship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Glacier Media investigation has revealed a rise in breaches of long-term supervision orders (LTSOs) by high-risk offenders in British Columbia. Guest: Jeremy Hainsworth, Crime, Court and Legal Affairs Reporter for Glacier Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent study has provided the most detailed look yet at the seafloor in an area capable of producing some of the world’s most powerful earthquakes, highlighting that southern British Columbia and Washington State face the highest risk. Guest: Dr. John Cassidy, Senior Research Scientist with Natural Resources Canada and Adjunct Professor of Earthquake Seismology at the University of Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are you with money management? If it’s a bit of an issue, you might have ‘money dysmorphia’ Guest: Preet Banerjee, Wealth Management Consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seven city councillors from the Lower Mainland are urging British Columbia Auditor General Michael Pickup to conduct a full audit of Metro Vancouver’s North Shore wastewater treatment plant Guest: Mike Klassen, ABC City Councillor and Member of the Board of Metro Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A quiet unreleased letter is pouring cold water on the idea of creating a provincial police force as Ottawa says the RCMP is sticking with contract policing. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all love checking out a new restaurant but what if you could only go on certain conditions? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study on pigeon navigation and collective intelligence are challenging the perception that the bird species is not smart! Guest: Dr. Edwin Dalmaijer, Lecturer in Psychological Science at the University of Bristol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not to be dramatic but, are we doomed? Dr. Daniel Holz, Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago, Founder and Director of XLab, and Chair of the Science and Security Board for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (helps set the Doomsday Clock time) Did OceanGate ignore warnings leading up to the Titan disaster? Mark Harris, Investigative Science and Technology Reporter and Contributor for WIRED Why Minister Guilbeault’s emergency order delay was deemed unlawful Kegan Pepper-Smith, Lawyer for EcoJustice representing the Wilderness Committee Is journalism under siege? Melissa Goldin, News Verification Reporter for The Associated Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Is journalism under siege? Melissa Goldin, News Verification Reporter for The Associated Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices