Full Show: WestJet goes Ultra Basic!, Canada falling behind on cyber-security & What a border strike would mean for travelers
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Show Notes
Seg 1: What are the top Indigenous novels and authors in Canada?
Dr. Jennifer Grenz, a Nlaka’pamux woman of mixed ancestry and a restoration ecologist, integrates sacred stories, field observations, and personal experiences to present teachings from the four directions of the medicine wheel.
Guest: Rania Husseini, Senior Vice President of Print at Indigo
Seg 2: Would you book an UltraBasic fare with WestJet?
Everyone wants to save money these days but what would you be willing to give up when traveling on a WestJet flight?
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Bonnie wants hard drugs legalized
Dr. Bonnie Henry is calling for the legalization of hard drugs while speaking before a committee of MPs in Ottawa. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News.
Seg 4: Why Canadian agencies are falling short on combating cybercrime
The Auditor General of Canada, has issued a critical report on the federal government’s ability to combat cybercrime, revealing significant deficiencies in handling the increasing number and sophistication of cyber threats.
Guest: Karen Hogan, Auditor General of Canada
Seg 5: What would a border strike mean for Canadian travelers?
Canadian Border Services employees may be going on strike, as early as Friday! What could this mean for your summer travel?
Guest: Ian Lee, Associate Professor Business Management, Carleton University
Seg 6: What’s with WestJet’s new “UltraBasic” fare?
WestJet has introduced an “UltraBasic” fare, replacing its basic fare option with several restrictions. The gap between first-class and economy-class travel has widened, with first-class retaining luxury features while the economy experiences diminishing comforts and increasing fees.
Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University
Seg 7: Can a new BC program improve organ transplants?
Researchers in BC aim to significantly reduce organ rejection in kidney transplants by using advanced genetic testing to improve patient-donor matches.
Guest: Dr. James Lan, Transplant Nephrologist and Assistant Professor in UBC’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the Division of Nephrology
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