We remember longtime host of The Early Edition Rick Cluff in this special edition of BC Today, hosted by Cluff's longtime friend Amy Bell. Cluff died recently at the age of 74 following a short battle with cancer. He spent more than 40 years with the CBC, and is best remembered for his 20 years as host of The Early Edition where he helped to turn it into the No. 1-rated morning show in the competitive Metro Vancouver radio market. Guests Margaret Gallagher, Fred Lee, Michelle Eliot and Jason D'Souza join us to celebrate our friend and former colleague and our callers included Olympic gold medalist Ross Rebagliati, former CBC producer Heather Kennedy, friends, former guests and listeners from across Canada.

Although the WestJet mechanics' strike is over, the airline says it will be days before operations can resume as normal. We speak to a travel consultant about how air passengers can navigate uncertainty, and invite viewers to share how labour unrest is affecting their travel plans. Then, we meet one of the mentors for a summer camp for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in B.C. We'll learn how CampOUT! is supporting their health and wellbeing, and invite viewers to share how they're supporting the community. And, longtime CBC host Rick Cluff has died. He spent more than 40 years at CBC, covering eight Olympic Games and five Commonwealth Games for CBC Sports. But he is best known to audiences in Metro Vancouver for his 20 years as host of The Early Edition. We take a look back at his life and his connection to audiences.

Joe Biden and Donald Trump squared off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign last night, and it has elicited questions about both presidential candidates. We speak with Erol Morkoc, Vice-Chair of External Relations, Republicans Overseas, and Jovian Radheshwar, professor of international relations and American politics, Douglas College, and registered Democrat. Then we test your knowledge with our Canadian Pop Quiz with CBC's Charis Hogg and Lisa Christensen.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is defending his decision to convert a city hall boardroom into a personal gym. Meanwhile, the first debate between U.S. presidential challengers Joe Biden and Donald Trump is taking place tonight. Political image is at the forefront in both stories, so we're discussing whether too much attention is being paid to personality in modern politics with our guest Gerald Baier, associate professor of political science at U.B. C. then, Grant Lawrence from CBC Music joins us in our second half to preview this summer's music festivals in B.C. and our audience calls in with suggestions.

CBC reporter Chad Pawson joins us to break down why Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is facing criticism over a new administrative position that will cost $80,000 and scrutiny over a City Hall board room that may have been turned into a gym. Next, BC Building Trades Council put out a report that there is too much reliance on temporary foreign workers to fill the industry's labour shortage. Listeners across the province call in to talk about the barriers they have faced in the industry.

We discuss the stunning byelection upset for the Liberal Party in the Ontario riding of Toronto-St. Pauls, which has reignited questions about the future of Justin Trudeau's leadership. We discuss the fallout with two former political strategists Rachael Segal, Beyond a Ballot CEO, and former senior director for BC United; and Amanda Alvaro, Pomp & Circumstance PR president and co-founder, former Liberal Party communication strategist.

On Monday's show, we conclude our Road to Recovery series by discussing the support people need as they rebuild their lives. We're joined for an hour-long discussion by Guy Felicella, a harm reduction advocate and addiction educator, and Sarah Beley, director of Working Gear. To watch previous episodes of this series, visit the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd9pLwfvcsdTNKLPb39brq5jnamz78fNk

And, we preview tonight's winner-takes-all Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. You can watch that game live at 5 p.m. PT on CBC TV.

Today's program celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day, with a focus on inroads in tech and tourism. We'll be joined by entrepreneurs Josh Nilson, investor and adviser, Maskwa Investments and founder at Indigenous Tech Circle, and Paula Amos, Chief Marketing and Development Officer with Indigenous Tourism BC..and you can call in and let us know about an Indigenous person or people breaking down barriers in your community. Then in our second half, gardening columnist Brian Minter joins us to answer your questions, and discusses the bugs and pests causing disease in B.C. as summer begins.

Seven Lower Mainland councillors are requesting a federal audit of a long-delayed and over-budget wastewater treatment plant being built in North Vancouver. We speak to two of the councillors, Kash Heed, Richmond city councillor and Ahmed Yousef, Maple Ridge city councillor. Then we celebrate the graduating class of 2024 with inspiring and proud calls and e-mails from our audience.

Former B.C. United candidate Chris Moore is set to run for the B.C. Conservatives in October's provincial election. Our provincial affairs reporter Katie DeRosa gives us the latest details and our audience shares their thoughts on the state of B.C.'s main political parties. Then, our Road to Recovery series continues with a discussion on brain injuries acquired from overdoses. We invite viewers to share their stories and we speak to Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, psychology professor, University of Victoria.