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Chapter 1:
-Should people have to take a harder driving test in order to get a license in BC? We have people coming to the province from all over the world, with different driving habits and different levels and testing. Would it make sense to have a better way to teach people in BC how to drive?
Chapter 2:
-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was asked about the Kinder Morgan pipeline by ‘the science guy’ Bill Nye during an armchair discussion at the University of Ottawa last night.
Chapter 3:
-A judge has ordered the CRA to pay more than a million dollars in damages for “maliciously” chasing after a Nanaimo couple on allegations of tax evasion.
Chapter 4:
-It looks like B.C. homeowners who have recreational, vacation or getaway properties are irate that they are being treated like real estate speculators in their own province. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.
Chapter 5:
-Blackberry is back with a vengeance! The company has filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp for allegedly taking intellectual property unique to Blackberry’s messenger service.
Chapter 6:
-Did you know: ICBC has a special agreement with a number of foreign countries that residents moving here can do a straight-swap with for a BC driver’s license? These countries include: Australia, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, the US, and the United Kingdom (to name just a few).
Chapter 7:
-There were 125 fatal overdoses in BC in January this year. That’s the highest monthly figure since May 2017.
Chapter 8:
-It’s no secret ticket scalping and ticket bots are making concerts and shows unbearably expensive for average fans. The B-C government has said they want to put a stop to this unfair practice and have started a public consultation period to brainstorm solutions. So - how do you solve the problem of ticket scalping?
Chapter 9:
-US President Trump is threatening to hit Canada and Mexico with hefty tariffs until the countries can agree to renegotiate NAFTA. Steel and aluminum will be getting the hit.
Chapter 10:
-This week, we’re encouraged to put ourselves in the shoes of young, at-risk Canadians. The A Night In The Life event takes place tonight. 23 year old Jo Jo, who’s originally from Montreal but has lived on the streets of Vancouver for a year, spoke to us about how having access to nutritious meals has helped her mental health. She also found a job in the kitchen, adding to her sense of worth while gaining valuable skills for future employment. Directions Youth Services helps provide young, at risk people with healthy meals, something which is often a challenge when you’re homeless.
Chapter 11:
-A Victoria woman studying anthropology and archaeology in Greece has inadvertently become involved in helping people caught up in Europe’s refugee crisis.
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By CuriouscastChapter 1:
-Should people have to take a harder driving test in order to get a license in BC? We have people coming to the province from all over the world, with different driving habits and different levels and testing. Would it make sense to have a better way to teach people in BC how to drive?
Chapter 2:
-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was asked about the Kinder Morgan pipeline by ‘the science guy’ Bill Nye during an armchair discussion at the University of Ottawa last night.
Chapter 3:
-A judge has ordered the CRA to pay more than a million dollars in damages for “maliciously” chasing after a Nanaimo couple on allegations of tax evasion.
Chapter 4:
-It looks like B.C. homeowners who have recreational, vacation or getaway properties are irate that they are being treated like real estate speculators in their own province. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.
Chapter 5:
-Blackberry is back with a vengeance! The company has filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp for allegedly taking intellectual property unique to Blackberry’s messenger service.
Chapter 6:
-Did you know: ICBC has a special agreement with a number of foreign countries that residents moving here can do a straight-swap with for a BC driver’s license? These countries include: Australia, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, the US, and the United Kingdom (to name just a few).
Chapter 7:
-There were 125 fatal overdoses in BC in January this year. That’s the highest monthly figure since May 2017.
Chapter 8:
-It’s no secret ticket scalping and ticket bots are making concerts and shows unbearably expensive for average fans. The B-C government has said they want to put a stop to this unfair practice and have started a public consultation period to brainstorm solutions. So - how do you solve the problem of ticket scalping?
Chapter 9:
-US President Trump is threatening to hit Canada and Mexico with hefty tariffs until the countries can agree to renegotiate NAFTA. Steel and aluminum will be getting the hit.
Chapter 10:
-This week, we’re encouraged to put ourselves in the shoes of young, at-risk Canadians. The A Night In The Life event takes place tonight. 23 year old Jo Jo, who’s originally from Montreal but has lived on the streets of Vancouver for a year, spoke to us about how having access to nutritious meals has helped her mental health. She also found a job in the kitchen, adding to her sense of worth while gaining valuable skills for future employment. Directions Youth Services helps provide young, at risk people with healthy meals, something which is often a challenge when you’re homeless.
Chapter 11:
-A Victoria woman studying anthropology and archaeology in Greece has inadvertently become involved in helping people caught up in Europe’s refugee crisis.