The Jon McComb Show

Full Episode: Pledge Day, Vote For No Penis & Poco Mayor Done


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Topics on the Show:

Chapter 1:

-Another successful CKNW Orphans’ Fund pledge day is in the books.  The 40th annual pledge drive will be headed to the bank, too, after bringing in nearly $1.3 million to help B.C. kids in need.

Chapter 2:

-Here's a novel idea: people need to pitch in and help solve homelessness and not just leave it up to politicians.  That's what a community advocate in Surrey is suggesting.  An estimated 300 homeless live within a four block radius in the Whalley area, within clear view of Surrey city hall.

Chapter 3:

-One Michigan candidate for Attorney General has an idea of how to end sexual harassment in the workplace - vote for someone without a penis!

Chapter 4:

-The B.C. legislative session is expected to wrap up today and the house is expected to pass a bill clearing the way for the referendum on proportional representation next fall.  The Province newspaper's Michael Smyth is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 5:

-Blending Technology, Booze & Comedy.  This is what Jim Beam is doing with their smart decanter.  Tim Dickert with the Tech Report.

Chapter 6:

- Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore says he won’t be seeking re-election next year.  In a statement released Tuesday evening, Moore said he was calling it quits after a 16-year run in civic politics and “will be moving on to a different career path using all that I have gained from this incredible experience.”

Chapter 7:

-Wow, what a day! Yesterday was the 40th Anniversary of Pledge Day - an entire day of fundraising with the goal of helping BC kids in need through the CKNW Orphan’s Fund. But the big question is...how much money was raised?

Chapter 8:

- Derek Dorestt will not be returning to the Vancouver Canucks  as it has been deemed too big of a health risk to let him play.

Chapter 9:

- As wonderful as it is to give to others if you do not give health to yourself first you will not have the ability to give a lot to others.

Chapter 10:

-It looks like the White House is thinking about ousting U.S Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who in the past has had a roller coaster relationship with the President.

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