ch. 1: In a Canadian television exclusive, The New Reality gets behind-the-scenes access to Opener – an innovative aviation and aerospace company developing a flying car. What sets this company apart is not only the technology and engineering but how fundamentally Canadian it is. For example, the CEO is Canadian, the Director of Operations, Test and Propulsion is Canadian and even the lead pilot is Canadian. The company, which is based in Palo Alto, California, is opening their doors to TNR and showing us how it flies.
Guest: Krysia Collyer, Producer of the New Reality
ch. 2: What is it about POP that we love so much? We know it’s unhealthy, we know there is way too much sugar, and we know it can be addictive, but why do so many people still choose that as their drink of choice. We all know that one person who always seems to be sipping on a bottle of coke, pepsi, sprite, etc.
Guest: Ashley Gearhardt, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan and the Food and Addiction Science & Treatment Lab
ch. 3: British Columbia’s hospitality sector is expressing cautious optimism in the wake of Tuesday’s announcement that capacity limits for indoor events will be lifted next week for large parts of the province. But while the move is good news to the struggling sector, many operators say they still have questions about how things will play out.
Guest: Ingrid Jarrett, President, and CEO of BC Hotel Association
ch. 4: Vancouver Whitecaps FC have won their first two of five matches over 17 days and are set to take on San Jose Earthquakes this Saturday, October 23 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. Wednesday's historic come-from-behind 3-2 win over Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers has vaulted the ’Caps into a playoff spot and seventh place in the Western Conference with 43 points. The ’Caps are one point behind sixth place Minnesota United FC, two points behind fifth place Los Angeles Galaxy and three points behind fourth place Portland.
Guest: Vanni Sartini, Acting head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps
ch. 5: All week long the NDP government has been facing criticism over proposed changes to the Freedom of Information Laws in this province. We’ve heard the phrase “a modest fee” more times than I care to count. But is $25 to even FILE request a modest fee? When only one province - Alberta - does the same? The rest charge either $5 or no fee at all.
Guest: Lisa Beare, BC Minister of Citizens’ Services
ch. 6: As the overdose crisis continues in BC, one BC MLA is sharing his story of addiction. BC Green MLA Adam Olsen, battled a cocaine addiction when he was in his 20’s, and now he wants to open up about his journey.
Guest: Adam Olsen, BC Green MLA for Saanich North and the Islands
ch. 7: British Columbia’s forests minister has introduced a bill to amend the Forest and Range Practices Act in what she says will “reshape” forest management in the province. Katrine Conroy told the legislature the proposed changes align forestry legislation with the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act passed in late 2019 and introduce “new tools to establish resilient forests.” She says the changes would include improved processes for reforestation after wildfires and more collaborative planning between Indigenous nations, government, the forest industry and other stakeholders.
Guest: Katrine Conroy, BC Minister of Forestry
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