Two hundred and fifty episodes down but no live show to celebrate. Ian does crack a beer to mark the occasion and to remind you of where the podcast started.

Segment 1: COVID Strikes Back

* BC officials announce Central Okanagan restrictions following COVID-19 surge in Interior 

* BC officials announce Central Okanagan restrictions following COVID-19 surge in Interior Health | Globalnews.ca

* Vax for BC launches to get more people vaccinated, recognize pandemic heroes | BC Gov News

* BC health officials hint at ‘consequences’ for those who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 | CTV News

*  Alberta to eliminate COVID-19 quarantine rules as cases rise among the unvaccinated 

Segment 2: Hot GG Takes

* Say no if Justin Trudeau asks for an election, Jagmeet Singh tells new governor general

* Justin Trudeau blasts Jagmeet Singh’s request that the Governor General not agree to an election

* Green party bleeding cash amid legal battles with Annamie Paul

* Annamie Paul says Green party convention will go ahead even if election is underway

* The Prime Minister announces the appointment of Senators

* Prime minister announces appointment of five new senators

* Jason Kenney reacts

* Government interfering with ‘exclusive jurisdiction’ of House, Speaker tells court

Quick takes

* Canada approved deal to sell $74-million worth of explosives to Saudi Arabia

* CSIS warns Canadian universities to be on alert for international espionage  

* Have your say: The Government’s proposed approach to address harmful content online – Canada.ca