Health Minister Adrian Dix says progress is being made to complete surgeries postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the state of the health care system with Maria Hudspith. executive director for Pain B.C., and Dr. Lane Dielwart, President of BC Orthopedic Association; and in our 2nd half, with one in five nearing the age of retirement. we discuss planning for financial security.

Long lineups at security screening in airports have led to hours-long waits, missed flights, and frustrated travelers. So what can be done about widespread labour shortages? We hear from Dr. Tricia Williams at Toronto Metropolitan University's Future Skills Centre; and in our 2nd half, with Canada's population is aging, we discuss what's needed improve preventative health care.

B.C. has tabled anti-racism legislation that will give it the power to collect race-based data - but how will it help address inequities in the province? We hear from Parker Johnson, an organizational change consultant, and Patricia Barkaskas, a professor at Allard School of Law. And in our 2nd half, how are you caring for your pet as you head back to work?

It's official - CBC readers have voted Kimberley as B.C.'s best small town. So we're talking all things small town today. We'll hear from Kimberley residents and the Mayor of Ucluelet, the contest's runner up. And we're asking people across B.C. what their favourite small town is, and what's the best part of living in a small community.

Vancouver City Council is holding a special meeting on public safety and crime tonight. Meanwhile, mayors in a number of B.C. cities say they're struggling with repeat offenders. We talk to author of "Overdose: Heartbreak and Hope in Canada's Opioid Crisis," Benjamin Perrin about it all. Next, the BMO Marathon returns for the 50th anniversary. We have some expert runners on to take your questions.

The latest census data from Statistics Canada show the working age population in the country is older than ever. What does this mean for the workforce? And Canada is the first country to provide census data for transgender and non-binary people. Then, it's National Volunteer Week. What does volunteering mean to you? And what opportunities are in your community?

B.C. Premier John Horgan got into a heated discussion over the family doctor shortage during question period - we'll talk to a political columnist about it. And get more reaction from you on the crisis. Next, billionaire and Tesla mogul Elon Musk has bought Twitter. Do you use social media? How will this change the platform?

Almost a million people in B.C. are without a family doctor. The result is patients are without the care they need and doctors are facing burnout. Is the solution expanding what services we include in primary care or a complete overhaul of the system? Today we talk to an expert in family care, the B.C. Psychology Association, and BC Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau about the crisis.

Experts say it's now or never to tackle climate change. Our two guests, Zafar Adeel and Michael Mehta, are here to discuss the messaging and actions we can take on Earth Day 2022. In our second half, Master Gardener Brian Minter is here to answer all of your gardening questions.

Anti-logging protests briefly blocked rush-hour traffic on the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge on Thursday morning. We hear from an organizer behind the protests and councilor with the North Vancouver District; and in our 2nd half, should B.C. put an end to blind or non transparent bidding in real estate? We discuss with industry experts.