Full Show: How to solve an unsolvable mystery?, Health authorities spending on corporate & The horror of Mickey Mouse
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Show Notes
Seg 1: How to solve an unsolvable mystery
In 2013, a hidden pocket within a Victorian-era dress bought in Maine revealed a cryptic message, "Bismark Omit leafage buck bank."
Guest: Wayne Chan, Research Computer Analyst at the University of Manitoba
Seg 2: What words should you stop using in 2024?
Words like Hack, Rizz and Slay are being held as some of the worst words a person can use! What words should be banished from the English language?
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 3: View From Victoria: No government response to Supreme Court
It has been a week since the BC Supreme Court suspended the NDP government’s law against open drug use and we are still waiting for provincial government response. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.
Seg 4: How to protect yourself from scams in 2024?
As more and more phone and online scams are being utilized to take your money away from you, what is the best way to protect yourself?
Guest: Rachel Jolicouer, Director cybermarket intelligence and financial crimes at Interac.
Seg 5: Local Trekkie's set for eternal rest amongst the stars
Celestis Inc., a trailblazer in the field of memorial space flights since its inception in 1997, continues to push boundaries with its latest endeavor, "The Enterprise."
Guest: Colby Youngblood, President of Celestis
Seg 6: Why are we going to see more police with body cameras?
The VPD has recently initiated the deployment of body-worn cameras, marking a significant step in adopting this technology within British Columbia.
Guest: Ron MacDonald, Chief Civilian Director of the Independent Investigation Office
Seg 7: Why is Fraser Health’s corporate spending $100,000 over budget?
Provincial Health Services Authorities have witnessed a staggering increase in corporate spending, totalling $500 million. Unfortunately, detailed breakdowns accounting for this expenditure remain elusive despite the substantial investment.
Guest: Tyler Olsen, Editor at the Fraser Valley Current
Seg 8: Mickey Mouse waltzes into the public domain as a horror movie villain
Jamie Bailey, a Toronto-based horror filmmaker, is behind the creation of "Mickey's Mouse Trap," a horror film featuring Mickey Mouse.
Guest: Jamie Bailey, Canadian Filmmaker and Producer of “Mickey’s Mouse Trap”
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