The Jon McComb Show

Full Episode: Breaking Promises, Jet Sales & Mice N Men


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Topics on the Show:

Chapter 1:
-It's looking like voters who were expecting UBER and other ride sharing services in Vancouver, by the end of this year, are going to have to wait a little bit longer.  The NDP is putting the issue to another review.

Chapter 2:
-The Weinstein Company's board of directors is expected to meet Tuesday to discuss the company's possible sale amid the scandal surrounding ousted co-founder Harvey Weinstein. Billionaire financier Thomas Barrack, a close confidante of President Trump, has emerged as a potential buyer for the embattled entertainment company.  CBS has the report

Chapter 3:
-A study has found Victoria is the best city in Canada to be a woman, in spite of the wage gap between men and women worsening slightly there in recent years. The study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives looks at differences between men's and women's access to economic and personal security, education, health and positions of leadership in Canada's 25 biggest cities.

Chapter 4:
-The NDP are going back on their campaign promise to bring Uber to Vancouver.  The government introduced yet another review of the issues yesterday, dragging the whole thing into next year. The Province newspaper's Michael Smyth is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 5:
-Facebook has aquired a new app and it's all about complimenting your friends and followers.  Tim Dickert has the tech report.

Chapter 6:
-British Columbians looking for a clearer picture about the future of ride-hailing services like Uber in the province will have to wait a little longer.  The B.C. government has hired an industry expert to consult and create a “made-in- B.C.” solution to ride-sharing which he’s not expected to finish until early 2018.

Chapter 7:
-After terrible sales, Bombardier has sold shares of its Cseries Jet Business to Airbus out of the UK.

Chapter 8:
-We are here for you - and that is why we put together an experienced panel every Tuesday so solve your woes and help you make those difficult decisions. If you need advice on work, health or your relationship, you can email me at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail on 604-331-2899.

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