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What can we expect from the federal Carbon Tax?

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The federal price on carbon increases today, but not in B.C. as we have a carbon pricing regime controlled entirely by provincial governments because those governments are in line with the federal standard on carbon pricing. Guest: David Akin, Global National Chief Political Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 20247 min

Vancouver gets its first alcohol free liquor store

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Vancouver is getting its first store dedicated to alcohol free drinks. Is it a good idea? Guest: Angela Hansen, Owner Operator of Mocktails, Vancouver's first exclusively alcohol free liquor store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 20248 min

Is social media harmful to students’ cognitive abilities?

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Four major Canadian school boards have collectively filed multibillion-dollar lawsuits against social media giants accusing the companies of negligently designing products which they claim have a detrimental impact on student learning, behavior, and mental health. Guest: Colin R. McCormick, PhD Student in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 20249 min

View From Victoria: Pierre rallies in BC

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The carbon tax fight comes to B.C. Pierre Poilievre is rallying in Nanaimo today with 2 big themes. The carbon tax and the provincial NDP government. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 202415 min

Scott’s Thoughts: Is Scott outraged Beyonce is ruining Country music?

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Beyonce's new album has dropped and it is a blend of R&B with country influence and a lot of people have opinions of it. Where do you put it on the music spectrum? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 20248 min

The untold history of Paldi, British Columbia

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Paldi, situated in the Cowichan Valley of British Columbia, is significant in the history of Sikh immigration to Canada. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 20248 min

Full Show: Are you a hypochondriac?, Is foreign interference legal in Canada? & Should you drink milk?

Seg 1: Can you physically worry yourself sick? The term hypochondriasis for a state of disease without real cause reflected the ancient belief that the viscera of the hypochondria were the seat of melancholy and sources of the mist that caused morbid feelings. Guest: Caroline Crampton, Author of “A Body Made of Glass: A Cultural History of Hypochondria” Seg 2: View From Victoria: You will be paying more while Government employees GET paid more! If you’re thinking about increases coming on Monday, you are not alone. Your local MLA is also thinking about an increase, but it’s to their salary. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Maryland received a "quick release" of $60 million from the US government earlier this week to address the immediate impact of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Should adults drink milk? The ongoing debate regarding whether adults should incorporate milk into their diets hinges on the delicate balance between its nutritional benefits and potential drawbacks, particularly related to digestive issues. Guest: Sara Langnas, Registered Dietitian Seg 5: Is Canada keeping foreign interference legal? Democracy Watch, represented by Ross & McBride LLP, has submitted a list of 10 key witnesses and approximately 140 questions to the Hogue Inquiry on Foreign Interference in Canadian Politics. Guest: Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch Seg 6: Kickin It with the Caps The Vancouver Whitecaps FC have made a strong start to the season, accumulating seven points in their first three matches, placing them third in the Western Conference. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Melting polar ice is changing how we keep time The impending subtraction of a second from global timekeeping is a phenomenon driven by the Earth's changing rotation speed and is influenced by natural and anthropogenic factors. Guest: Duncan Agnew, Professor of Geophysics at the University of California San Diego and Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 20241h 5m

Melting polar ice is changing how we keep time

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The impending subtraction of a second from global timekeeping is a phenomenon driven by the Earth's changing rotation speed and is influenced by natural and anthropogenic factors. Guest: Duncan Agnew, Professor of Geophysics at the University of California San Diego and Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202410 min

Kickin It with the Caps

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The Vancouver Whitecaps FC have made a strong start to the season, accumulating seven points in their first three matches, placing them third in the Western Conference. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 20243 min

Is Canada keeping foreign interference legal?

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Democracy Watch, represented by Ross & McBride LLP, has submitted a list of 10 key witnesses and approximately 140 questions to the Hogue Inquiry on Foreign Interference in Canadian Politics. Guest: Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202411 min

Should adults drink milk?

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The ongoing debate regarding whether adults should incorporate milk into their diets hinges on the delicate balance between its nutritional benefits and potential drawbacks, particularly related to digestive issues. Guest: Sara Langnas, Registered Dietitian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 20246 min

The Weekly Cecchini Check-in

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Maryland received a "quick release" of $60 million from the US government earlier this week to address the immediate i mpact of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 20249 min

View From Victoria: You will be paying more while Government employees GET paid more!

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If you’re thinking about increases coming on Monday, you are not alone. Your local MLA is also thinking about an increase, but it’s to their salary. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202415 min

Can you physically worry yourself sick?

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The term hypochondriasis for a state of disease without real cause reflected the ancient belief that the viscera of the hypochondria were the seat of melancholy and sources of the mist that caused morbid feelings. Guest: Caroline Crampton, Author of “A Body Made of Glass: A Cultural History of Hypochondria” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202410 min

Full Show: Writing a love song with AI, The need to improve animal welfare in BC & Is there a dark side to the shrimp you're eating

Seg 1: Can A.I. compose a love song? In the early summer days in New England, Grigori lies to his fiancé, claiming to go to the office each morning while secretly pursuing a passion for composing music. Guest: Grigori Guitchounts, Neuroscientist, AI Researcher, and Writer Seg 2: View From Victoria: NDP gives some relief for Short Term Rental tax Parksville and other communities are getting an exemption from the new Short Term Rental tax. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: How damaging are sports betting ads? Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital, has released a comprehensive document titled "Gambling Policy Framework," advocating for national regulations to curb gambling advertising and promotion. Guest: Dr. Bruce Kidd, Professor Emeritus of Sports and Public Policy at the University of Toronto Seg 4: What do kids want for Easter? Parents always strive to create magical holiday experiences for their children, and Easter is no exception. However, the pressure to buy the latest tech gadgets or trendy toys is increasing. Guest: Julia Cho, Director of Marketing at Purdys Chocolatier Seg 5: Should BC improve its standard of care for farm animals? In 2023, the BC SPCA collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to assess and enhance the welfare framework for farmed animals in British Columbia. Guest: Marcie Moriarty, Chief Protection and Outreach Services with the BC SPCA Seg 6: The dark side of the global shrimp trade A 45-year-old American, hired as general manager at a large seafood processing plant in India, became alarmed by the plant's operations now being accused of violating labor laws and food regulations. Guest: Joshua Farinella, Former General Manager of Choice Canning Seg 7: Did the cargo company in the Baltimore bridge crash know the ship was unsafe? In the aftermath of a cargo ship accident that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, it was revealed that the company chartering the ship, Maersk Line Limited, had been previously sanctioned for violating whistleblower protection laws. Guest: Katya Schwenk, Investigative Journalist for The Lever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 20241h 13m

Did the cargo company in the Baltimore bridge crash know the ship was unsafe?

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In the aftermath of a cargo ship accident that destroyed a Bridge in Baltimore, it was revealed that the company chartering the ship, Maersk Line Limited, had been previously sanctioned for violating whistleblower protection laws. Guest: Katya Schwenk, Investigative Journalist for The Lever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 20249 min

The dark side of the global shrimp trade

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A 45-year-old American, hired as general manager at a large seafood processing plant in India, became alarmed by the plant's operations now being accused of violating labor laws and food regulations. Guest: Joshua Farinella, Former General Manager of Choice Canning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202411 min

Should BC improve its standard of care for farm animals?

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In 2023, the BC SPCA collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to assess and enhance the welfare framework for farmed animals in British Columbia. Guest: Marcie Moriarty, Chief Protection and Outreach Services with the BC SPCA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 20248 min

What do kids want for Easter?

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Parents always strive to create magical holiday experiences for their children, and Easter is no exception. However, the pressure to buy the latest tech gadgets or trendy toys is increasing. Guest: Julia Cho, Director of Marketing at Purdys Chocolatier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 20245 min

How damaging are sports betting ads?

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Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital, has released a comprehensive document titled "Gambling Policy Framework," advocating for national regulations to curb gambling advertising and promotion. Guest: Dr. Bruce Kidd, Professor Emeritus of Sports and Public Policy at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202411 min

View From Victoria: NDP gives some relief for Short Term Rental rules

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Parksville and other communities are getting an exemption from the Short Term Rental rules. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202415 min

Can A.I. compose a love song?

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In the early summer days in New England, Grigori lies to his fiancé, claiming to go to the office each morning while secretly pursuing a passion for composing music. Guest: Grigori Guitchounts, Neuroscientist, AI Researcher, and Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202410 min

Full Show: Allegations against a Canadian Mega Church, Canada's gun buy-back program not buying & Unifying the Legal System

Seg 1: Inside the allegations against 'The Meeting House' Multiple civil lawsuits have been filed against The Meeting House, one of Canada's largest megachurches, alleging sexual abuse by former youth pastors while the plaintiffs were minors. Guest: Rachel Browne, Investigative Reporter and Contributing Writer for The Walrus (who broke the case) Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Prosecution wants it, Judges don’t want to listen We get an update on Premier David Eby’s drive to detain repeat, violent offenders. Turns out prosecutors have been asking for detention but Judge’s have been ignoring them. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: The FBI is investigating P. Diddy? Sean "Diddy" Combs, a prominent figure in the hip-hop industry, has been entangled in a web of legal disputes and grave accusations since November of the previous year. Guest: Ethan Bearman, Entertainment Lawyer Seg 4: Why did an Islamic terrorist group attack Russia? Gunfire from inside a Moscow concert hall on March 22nd, was quickly categorized as a terrorist attack, for which a subsidiary group of ISIS, ISIS-K, later claimed responsibility. Guest: Dr. James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations at Simon Fraser University Seg 5: How many guns were collected from Canada' 'gun buyback program'? Four years after the announcement of changes to Canada's gun laws, the Trudeau Liberals have allocated approximately $42 million to a federal firearms confiscation program that has not yet commenced. Guest: Dr. Noah Schwartz, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley and Author of “On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA” Seg 6: Why does BC want to unify its legal system? Is an independent legal system in British Columbia at risk of being undermined? This is the concern raised by the legal community as AG Sharma considers implementing a new law to "modernize" the regulation of lawyers in the province. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 202458 min

Making Cents of the Markets for Mar 27, 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

Mar 27, 20249 min

Why does BC want to unify its legal system?

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Is an independent legal system in British Columbia at risk of being undermined? This is the concern raised by the legal community as AG Sharma considers implementing a new law to "modernize" the regulation of lawyers in the province. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 20248 min

Why hasn’t Canada enacted its gun buyback program yet?

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Four years after the announcement of changes to Canada's gun laws, the Trudeau Liberals have allocated approximately $42 million to a federal firearms confiscation program that has not yet commenced. Guest: Dr. Noah Schwartz, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley and Author of “On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 20248 min

Why did an Islamic terrorist group attack Russia?

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Gunfire from inside a Moscow concert hall on March 22nd, was quickly categorized as a terrorist attack, for which a subsidiary group of ISIS, ISIS-K, later claimed responsibility. Guest: Dr. James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 20247 min

Why is the FBI investigating P. Diddy?

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Sean "Diddy" Combs, a prominent figure in the hip-hop industry, has been entangled in a web of legal disputes and grave accusations since November of the previous year. Guest: Ethan Bearman, Entertainment Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 20249 min

View From Victoria: The Prosecution wants it, Judges don’t

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We get an update on Premier David Eby’s drive to detain repeat, violent offenders. Turns out prosecutors have been asking for detention but Judge’s have been ignoring them. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 202415 min

Inside the allegations against 'The Meeting House'

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Multiple civil lawsuits have been filed against The Meeting House, one of Canada's largest megachurches, alleging sexual abuse by former youth pastors while the plaintiffs were minors. Guest: Rachel Browne, Investigative Reporter and Contributing Writer for The Walrus (who broke the case) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 20249 min

Full Show: Why a treatment facility is costing us $4 Billion, The push to ban natural gas & Hacking Canadian government systems

Seg 1: Who wrote Shakespeare’s ‘Spiritual Testament?’ The voice of a woman who has been largely overlooked by history has been discovered in a "dangerous" declaration attributed to the father of the famous playwright William Shakespeare. Guest: Matthew Steggle, Professor of Early Modern English Literature at the University of Bristol Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Scott believes he’s a better parent than his parents Do you think your parents did a good job raising you? How do you think your own parenting compares? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: And the record goes too… Metro Vancouver has broken the record on the overrun budget with the new north shore wastewater treatment plant. 10 years late and almost five times over budget! Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Why are we paying $4 billion for a waste plant facility? The construction of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is set to resume with a significantly increased cost of $3.86 billion, up from the initial estimate of $700 million. Seg 5: What is Third Culture cooking? How do you classify a style of cooking, if you don’t specifically identify with the culture’s food you are cooking? Guest: Jon Kung, author of ‘Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen’ Seg 6: Should restaurants be omitted from the natural gas ban? Berkeley's ban on installing natural gas appliances in new buildings, the first of its kind in the nation, has been repealed following a U.S. appeals court ruling that it conflicted with federal energy regulations. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Seg 7: Why is addiction the biggest predictor of recidivism? Researchers from SFU, UBC, and Dalhousie University conducted a study on the factors that affect recidivism rates among individuals released from British Columbia Corrections facilities. Guest: Dr. Tonia Nicholls, Professor of Psychiatry at UBC’s School of Medicine and Lead of Forensic Research at BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services Seg 8: Should Canada be concerned about Beijing’s cyberespionage operations? U.S. and British officials have jointly accused Beijing of conducting a far-reaching cyberespionage campaign, targeting millions globally, including lawmakers, academics, journalists, and defence contractors. Guest: Terry Cutler, Canadian Cyber Security Expert and Ethical Hacker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 20241h 14m

Should Canada be concerned about Beijing’s cyberespionage operations?

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U.S. and British officials have jointly accused Beijing of conducting a far-reaching cyberespionage campaign, targeting millions globally, including lawmakers, academics, journalists, and defence contractors. Guest: Terry Cutler, Canadian Cyber Security Expert and Ethical Hacker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 202410 min

Why is addiction the biggest predictor of recidivism?

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Researchers from SFU, UBC, and Dalhousie University conducted a study on the factors that affect recidivism rates among individuals released from British Columbia Corrections facilities. Guest: Dr. Tonia Nicholls, Professor of Psychiatry at UBC’s School of Medicine and Lead of Forensic Research at BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 20249 min

Should restaurants be omitted from the natural gas ban?

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Berkeley's ban on installing natural gas appliances in new buildings, the first of its kind in the nation, has been repealed following a U.S. appeals court ruling that it conflicted with federal energy regulations. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 202410 min

The art of 'Third Culture Cooking'

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How do you classify a style of cooking, if you don’t specifically identify with the culture’s food you are cooking? Audio: Jon Kung, author of ‘Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 20245 min

Why are we paying $4 billion for a waste plant facility?

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The construction of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is set to resume with a significantly increased cost of $3.86 billion, up from the initial estimate of $700 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 202411 min

View From Victoria: And the record goes too…

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Metro Vancouver has broken the record on the overrun budget with the new north shore wastewater treatment plant. 10 years late and almost five times over budget! Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 202412 min

Scott’s Thoughts: Scott believes he’s a better parent than his parents

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Do you think your parents did a good job raising you? How do you think your own parenting compares? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 20247 min

Who wrote Shakespeare’s ‘Spiritual Testament?’

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The voice of a woman who has been largely overlooked by history has been discovered in a "dangerous" declaration attributed to the father of the famous playwright William Shakespeare. Guest: Matthew Steggle, Professor of Early Modern English Literature at the University of Bristol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 20248 min

Full Show: Airlines fight against passenger protection, Is RCMP planning for a revolt? & Fish farms affecting Humpback whales

Seg 1: What makes people believe they were abducted by aliens? Betty and Barney Hill allegedly witnessed a UFO while driving home from Canada on September 19, 1961, experiencing missing time, strange physical evidence, and vivid dreams of being abducted. Guest: Dr. Christopher French, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Goldsmiths University of London and Author of “The Science of Weird Sh*t: Why Our Minds Conjure the Paranormal” Seg 2: Is Hollywood out of Ideas? Are there any new and terrific stories to be told in Hollywood Movies? If you check out any of the new trailers that are out, you might notice they are mostly just remakes and sequels. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Premier David Eby cried “baloney” when Pierre Poilievre called on him to hold the line on next week’s 23% increase in the carbon tax. But will the NDP change course and help BC deal with high gas prices? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Will Canada lose its passenger protection laws? The dispute surrounding Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations has reached the highest legal echelons. Major Canadian carriers like Air Canada and Porter Airlines, alongside global airlines, are now challenging the rules in the Supreme Court of Canada. Guest: John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer And Academic Program Coordinator At McGill University, Heading Supply And Aviation Management Seg 5: What is the solution to the ongoing issue of e-waste? When was the last time you replaced your cell phone or laptop? Now, another question… Did you really need to? When you throw out an old tech device, you contribute to the e-waste that is being created around the world. Guest: Komal Habib, Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo & Paul Hope, Writer for Consumer Reports Seg 6: Are fish farms harming the humpback whale population? In the last 20 years, humpback whale activity has noticeably increased in British Columbia waters. This resurgence is attributed to a century-long recovery process following their near eradication by the whaling industry. Guest: Dr. Andrew Trites, Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at the University of British Columbia Seg 7: Is the RCMP secretly planning for a Canadian revolt? The RCMP has produced a confidential report intended for the federal government, raising alarm about the possibility of civil unrest in Canada stemming from economic distress. This report, titled "Whole-of-Government Five-Year Trends for Canada," sheds light on several critical issues that could exacerbate social tensions and instability within the country. Guest: Tristin Hopper, Reporter for The National Post Seg 8: Why are people under 30 so unhappy? The World Happiness Report is an annual publication that provides an overview of global happiness trends. Finland has consistently ranked as the happiest country for seven years, with other Scandinavian countries also at the top. So where does Canada rank? Guest: Dr. John Helliwell, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver School of Economics and Lead Author of the World Happiness Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 20241h 14m

Why are people under 30 so unhappy?

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The World Happiness Report is an annual publication that provides an overview of global happiness trends. Finland has consistently ranked as the happiest country for seven years, with other Scandinavian countries also at the top. So where does Canada rank? Guest: Dr. John Helliwell, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver School of Economics and Lead Author of the World Happiness Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 202410 min

Is the RCMP secretly planning for a Canadian revolt?

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The RCMP has produced a confidential report intended for the federal government, raising alarm about the possibility of civil unrest in Canada stemming from economic distress. This report, titled "Whole-of-Government Five-Year Trends for Canada," sheds light on several critical issues that could exacerbate social tensions and instability within the country. Guest: Tristin Hopper, Reporter for The National Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 20248 min

Are fish farms harming the humpback whale population?

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In the last 20 years, humpback whale activity has noticeably increased in British Columbia waters. This resurgence is attributed to a century-long recovery process following their near eradication by the whaling industry. Guest: Dr. Andrew Trites, Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 20249 min

What is the solution to the ongoing issue of e-waste?

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When was the last time you replaced your cell phone or laptop? Now, another question… Did you really need to? When you throw out an old tech device, you contribute to the e-waste that is being created around the world. Guest: Komal Habib, Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo & Paul Hope, Writer for Consumer Reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 20247 min

Will Canada lose its passenger protection laws?

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The dispute surrounding Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations has reached the highest legal echelons. Major Canadian carriers like Air Canada and Porter Airlines, alongside global airlines, are now challenging the rules in the Supreme Court of Canada. Guest: John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer And Academic Program Coordinator At McGill University, Heading Supply And Aviation Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 20249 min

View From Victoria: Will there be an axe to the tax?

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Premier David Eby cried “baloney” when Pierre Poilievre called on him to hold the line on next week’s 23% increase in the carbon tax. But will the NDP change course and help BC deal with high gas prices? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 202415 min

Is Hollywood out of Ideas?

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Are there any new and terrific stories to be told in Hollywood Movies? If you check out any of the new trailers that are out, you might notice they are mostly just remakes and sequels. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 20247 min

What makes people believe they were abducted by aliens?

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Betty and Barney Hill allegedly witnessed a UFO while driving home from Canada on September 19, 1961, experiencing missing time, strange physical evidence, and vivid dreams of being abducted. Guest: Dr. Christopher French, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Goldsmiths University of London and Author of “The Science of Weird Sh*t: Why Our Minds Conjure the Paranormal” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 20248 min

Full Show: Religions and cults, Robot caregivers the future for senior care & Improving flood preparedness

Seg 1: Are religions just mainstream cults? When we hear the word “cult,” we often think of religious groups that are considered unconventional or disapproved of by society. While modern religions may have some cult-like qualities, they seem to be more transparent and aim to reduce the presence of any harmful practices. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Seg 2: View From Victoria: Why do pundits pay so much attention to opinion polls? Because politicians and political parties are obsessed with them, especially in an election year. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Donald Trump's reference to a "bloodbath" during a campaign appearance in Ohio underscores his tendency to use dramatic language to emphasize the high stakes of the election. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Could robot caregivers fill the shortage of healthcare workers? Initially touted as a breakthrough in personal robotics with the ability to interpret emotions, Pepper was envisioned to revolutionize elderly care by providing companionship and assistance to aging populations. However, despite significant enthusiasm and investment, Pepper's journey from the lab to real-world application has been fraught with challenges and limited success. Guest: Stephanie Murray, Contributing Writer at The Atlantic Seg 5: Will $39 million improve BC’s flood strategies? The long-awaited B.C. flood protection strategy was announced yesterday. It aims to enhance flood resiliency and governance amid the escalating risk of climate-fueled flooding. Guest: Nathan Cullen, BC’s Minister of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship Seg 6: Kickin It with the Caps Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Did rogue government operatives kill Hardeep Singh Nijjar? Documents filed by U.S. law enforcement agencies revealed that Indian government operatives may have been behind the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Guest: Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 202457 min

Did rogue government operatives kill Hardeep Singh Nijjar?

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Documents filed by U.S. law enforcement agencies revealed that Indian government operatives may have been behind the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Guest: Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 20246 min