COP28 begins today in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, we get perspectives from Mary Stuart, organizer, Climate Justice Victoria whose group installed a massive ice sculpture in front of the B.C. legislature today to bring attention to our province's role in climate change. We spoke with a former European Union diplomat and climate policy advisor Radoslav Dimitrov, about his views. He's now a political science professor at Simon Fraser University. Merriam Webster's Word of the Year is "authentic", and in second place is the slang term "Rizz". North by Northwest's Word Guy Jonathan Berkowitz joins us to discuss slang terms in all their glory. And, we hear your low to no-sugar recipes e-mailed to us from yesterday's show.

COP28 begins in Dubai; Exploring slang words

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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. 


Analysts question future of Trudeau's leadership after Liberals' byelection loss

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.

Road to Recovery series: Supporting people as they rebuild their lives

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.

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day | Gardening with Brian Minter

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.

Calls for federal audit of wastewater plant | Celebrating 2024 graduates

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.

COP28 begins in Dubai; Exploring slang words

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