Full Show: Controlling objects with your mind, More Family Doctors in the Province but can you get one? & Shutting down the only youth addiction centre
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Show Notes
Seg 1: How BCI is helping people control objects with their minds
The realm of Brain-Computer Interface technology is a transformative force, particularly for individuals with physical disabilities. This innovative approach holds promise in providing newfound avenues for interaction and mobility.
Guest: Susannah Van Damme, Occupational Therapist and Team Lead for the Hospital's Clinical BCI Program
Seg 2: Are commercial vehicles an accident waiting to happen?
Police and partner agencies conducted a major commercial vehicle safety blitz in Abbotsford and got some ridiculous results.
Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor
Seg 3: View From Victoria:
The Throne Speech in the legislature with a consensus ranging from thin to pathetic. The information is Vague, even by the standards of throne speeches. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.
Seg 4: BC has a bunch of new Family Doctors, but can you get one?
BC has a whole bunch of new family doctors, but where are they practicing, and how do you get in with one?
Guest: Dr. Tahmeena Ali, President of BC Family Doctors
Seg 5: Should municipalities control how people behave at town meetings?
Why are local residents becoming unruly at town hall meetings?
Guest: Colin Ferguson, Mayor of Silverton
Seg 6: How do Canadians shop for groceries?
On average, Canadians make 7.20 monthly trips to the grocery store, signifying a substantial 32% increase in average visit frequency since 2018.
Guest: Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator for Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University
Seg 7: Why BC needs a youth mental health and addictions center
There is only one mental health and addictions center for youth in Western Canada. So why is Vancouver Coastal Health shutting it down?
Guest: Maria Martin, Elected Councillor of the Heiltsuk Band Council in Bella Bella
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