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Feds deny housing funding for 6 Vancouver suburbs GUEST: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam & Eric Woodward, Mayor of the Township of Langley Oregon passes bill to recriminalize drugs; could B.C be next? GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter If a pet dies due to negligence, what is the penalty? GUEST: Rebeka Breder, Animal Rights Lawyer Why were housing starts down 7% last year? GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor & Braden Batch, Lead Economist for BC Region at CMHC First Nations support the end of the Park Board GUEST: Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner The significance of universally free contraception for Canadians GUEST: Dr. Wendy Norman, researcher with Women's Health Research Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Dr. Wendy Norman, researcher with Women's Health Research Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor & Braden Batch, Lead Economist for BC Region at CMHC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Rebeka Breder, Animal Rights Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUESTS: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam & Eric Woodward, Mayor of the Township of Langley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The life and legacy of Brian Mulroney GUEST: Gordon Campbell, Former Premier of B.C What is the true cost of the 2026 FIFA World Cup??? GUEST: Peter Milobar, BC United Finance Critic and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA The Week That Was in BC Politics GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Screentime - The tragedy behind Coyote vs. ACME: Why are movies being shelved as tax write-offs? GUEST: Marc Staehling, CKNW’s in-house movie expert, and executive producer for AM 730 Cursive writing makes a comeback in California schools. Should BC follow? GUEST: Sharon Quirk-Silva, California Democratic state Assemblywoman and former elementary school teacher who sponsored the bill The Wrap - Was it a mistake to go ahead with the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver & What angers you the most on the road? GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Sharon Quirk-Silva, California Democratic state Assemblywoman and former elementary school teacher who sponsored the bill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Marc Staehling, CKNW’s in-house movie expert, and executive producer for AM 730 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Peter Milobar, BC United Finance Critic and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Gordon Campbell, Former Premier of B.C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIFA World Cup Budget GUEST: Lana Popham, BC’s Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Surrey schools pullin To Kill a Mockingbird and other books from recommended reading curriculum over concerns about racist content GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show contributor Brian Mulroney, one of Canada's most consequential prime ministers, died at the age of 84 GUEST: Bob Ransford, a long time political activist and now he is working in the urban development business, he met Mulroney over 42 years ago. Former prime minister Brian Mulroney’s legacy GUEST: Gerry St. Germain, Former Member of the House of Commons of Canada New national report highlights patient-led solutions for fixing family doctor shortage in British Columbia GUEST: Goldis Mitra, , the OurCare BC Lead and Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Goldis Mitra, the OurCare BC Lead and Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Gerry St. Germain, Former Member of the House of Commons of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Bob Ransford, a long time political activist and now he is working in the urban development business, he met Mulroney over 42 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Lana Popham, BC’s Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayors push back against B.C’s short-term rental rules GUEST: Simon Yu, Mayor of Prince George CKNW Kids’ Fund Pink Shirt Day GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor 7 Edwin Chang, Store Manager for London Drugs - Broadway and Cambie location How much will the 2026 FIFA World Cup upgrades cost taxpayers? GUEST: Rob Fai, Weekends Mornings on CKNW host and long time sportscaster Celebrating Pink Shirt Day GUEST: Christy Clark, Former Premier of B.C., and spearheaded Pink Shirt Day during her time as a CKNW host The 2010 Vancouver Olympics: 14 years later…was it worth it? GUEST: Andy Yan, Urban Planner, Associate Professor in Urban Studies and Director of the City Program at Simon Fraser University UBC Student Union’s referendum sparks concerns among the Jewish community GUEST: Nico Slobinsky, Vice President of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs [CIJA] Pink Shirt Day: How we can keep our kids safe online GUEST: Carol Todd, Mother of Amanda Todd and founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Carol Todd, Mother of Amanda Todd and founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Nico Slobinsky, Vice President of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs [CIJA] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Andy Yan, Urban Planner, Associate Professor in Urban Studies and Director of the City Program at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Christy Clark, Former Premier of B.C., and spearheaded Pink Shirt Day during her time as a CKNW host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Rob Fai, Weekends Mornings on CKNW host and long time sportscaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor & Edwin Chang, Store Manager for London Drugs - Broadway and Cambie location Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Simon Yu, Mayor of Prince George Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is to blame for the spike in Canada’s international student numbers? GUEST: Richard Kurland, Immigration lawyer and policy analyst in Vancouver Did B.C’s 2024 budget address an age gap in provincial spending? GUEST: Paul Kershaw, Policy Professor at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, and Founder of Generation Squeeze Wendy’s rolls out fresh, never frozen surge pricing GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor MISSING: B.C’s event budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter WestJet baggage fees soar for the first time since 2018 GUEST: Claire Newell, President and Founder of Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Claire Newell, President and Founder of Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Paul Kershaw, Policy Professor at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, and Founder of Generation Squeeze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Richard Kurland, Immigration lawyer and policy analyst in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should Vancouver do about non-compliant short term rentals? GUEST: Tom Davidoff, Director of UBC’s Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate The Ick: Explained GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor & Damona Hoffman, author & certified dating coach What the heck is going on at Vancouver City Hall? GUEST: Frances Bula, Political Contributor for The Globe and Mail Is Canada’s international student cap putting pressure on housing? GUEST: Bruce Williams, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce B.C’s minimum wage increases to $17.40 an hour to match rate of inflation GUEST: Harry Bains, B.C’s Minister of Labour Should protective fencing be installed on Granville St. Bridge to prevent falling debris? GUEST: Tom Lancaster, General Manager at Granville Island Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Tom Lancaster, General Manager at Granville Island Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Harry Bains, B.C’s Minister of Labour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Bruce Williams, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Frances Bula, Political Contributor for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor & Damona Hoffman, author & certified dating coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Tom Davidoff, Director of UBC’s Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No funding for schools, transit, or hospitals: is B.C’s 2024 Budget underwhelming? GUEST: Eric Woodward, Township of Langley Mayor Cannabis store opens in University Village at UBC after “marathon” application process GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor & John Kaye, co-founder and CEO of Burb The Week That Was in BC Politics GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief What impact does B.C’s flipping tax have? GUEST: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant The Wrap - Should Vancouver use tax money to send officials to the Junos in Halifax & If you were made a curator for a day at the Vancouver Art Gallery, what would it be for? GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor & John Kaye, co-founder and CEO of Burb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Eric Woodward, Township of Langley Mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An overview of the 2024 B.C budget GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter First Nations blame opposition for Land Act U-turn GUEST: Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs B.C’s business community responds to deficit spending and economy GUEST: Ken Peacock, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for the Business Council of B.C B.C Budget: new funding for In-vitro fertilization GUEST: Laura Spencer, Fertility Coach B.C Budget 2024: Concerns over deficit spending GUEST: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade B.C Budget 2024: Electricity Affordability Credit through BC Hydro and Fortis BC GUEST: Barry Penner, Chair for the Energy Futures Initiative B.C Budget 2024: no new funding for Translink expansion GUEST: Brad West, Chair of the TransLink Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation, and Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Brad West, Chair of the TransLink Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation, and Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Barry Penner, Chair for the Energy Futures Initiative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices