Full Show: The nuance of language, Inflation and restaurants & Getting kids into sports
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Show Notes
Seg 1: In Shakespeare's era, the English language had some intriguing nuances that may seem peculiar to contemporary readers.
Guest: Dr Jonathan Culpeper, Professor and Head of the Department of English Language and Linguistics at Lancaster University
Seg 2: View From Victoria:
A new poll by Mainstreet shows BC Conservative “surge” to second most popular party above BC United.
Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News
Seg 3: The Business Council of Canada has issued a report highlighting the need for Canada to prioritize economic security over national security.
Guest: Vincent Rigby, Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister and Witness before the Committee on Procedures and House Affairs
Seg 4: How is inflation impacting BC’s restaurant industry? Since the spring, the number of seated diners at restaurants in several Canadian cities has slowed significantly year-over-year, according to data published by OpenTable, an online restaurant reservation service.
Guest: Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Association
Seg 5: Elenore Sturko is demanding transparency from the NDP government in British Columbia. She is concerned about the discreet approval of new clinical guidelines for publicly-supplied addictive drugs for doctors in the province, without public notification.
Guest: Elenore Sturko, BC United's Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions and Recovery
Seg 6: Monday Morning Quarterback
The BC Lions are back after a second bye week of the season. Is it good timing when it comes to banged up players recovering?
Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions
Seg 7: The Mayor of Merritt is calling the latest shutdown of his community's emergency room "unacceptable."
Guest: Michael Goetz, Mayor of Merritt
Seg 8: Why some families are choosing ringette over hockey
Guest: Tim Dickert, Surrey White Rock Ringette Association Board Member
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