Amid growing support for vaccination passports, universities leading the charge for broader mandates when classes resume.

The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

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ch. 1: Federal election update

Jill Bennet checks-in with Global News National Chief Political Correspondent David Akin for the latest on the election trail.

ch. 2: View from Victoria with Vaughn Palmer

ch. 3: Vaccination numbers increase following the announcement of vaccine certificates

The number of people seeking to get vaccinated in B.C. has more than doubled since new vaccine card requirements were unveiled on Monday. Health officials said 7,347 people booked vaccination appointments on Monday and 9,486 booked on Tuesday. That’s up from 3,896 and 4,228 a week ago, respectively.

Guest: Adrian Dix, BC Health Minister

ch. 4: How social media is being used this Federal Election

From the Conservatives’ flat Willy Wonka Twitter ad, to one of the Liberals’ video’s being removed for manipulation, and to NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s constant Tik Toks, social media is being used differently by each of the federal parties.

Guest: Jesse Miller, Founder of Mediated Reality, Social Media Expert

ch. 5: Mental health and harm reduction becoming a focus this election

Guest: Guy Felicella, Harm reduction advocate, overcame drug addiction

ch. 6: Federal party leaders are promising to make housing more affordable for Canadians

According to their platforms, they’ll do this with higher tax rates for foreign home buyers or even by banning them from the market altogether for a set amount of time. Is that going to make a difference for your average home buyer?

Guest: Dane Eitel, Founder and Lead Analyst at Eitel Insights

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Fallout from a week of change on the pandemic management front.

Some businesses, pandering to anti-mask crowd, announce they’ll not enforce requirements. Could backfire: most British Columbians vaccinated, and support restrictions.

Guest: Vaughn Palmer - The Vancouver Sun

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Canadian Luke Willson says he is retiring from football.

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ch. 1: Afghanistan evacuation crisis

U.S. President Joe Biden is sticking to his Aug. 31 deadline for completing a frantic airlift of Americans, at-risk Afghans and others seeking to escape Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent

ch. 2: Federal election update

Guest: Amanda Connolly, Global News Political Journalist.

ch. 3: BC mask mandate returns and new school guidelines

All K-to-12 staff and visitors will still need to wear masks indoors, and now kids in kindergarten to Grade 3 will be strongly encouraged to wear masks.

Guest: Sarah Otto, Professor and Mathematical Biologist at The University of British Columbia

ch. 4: Checking back in with Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole

The polls show that the Conservative Party is starting to close the gap between the Liberals, as the election continues in its second week. 

Guest: Erin O’ Toole, Leader of the Federal Conservative Party of Canada

ch. 5: Are the new school guidelines good enough for a safe return to school?

The B.C. government is bringing back a requirement for students in Grades 4 to 12 to wear a mask in the classroom when schools resume next month.

Guest: Jordan Tinney, Surrey District superintendent

ch. 6: Afghanistan evacuation update

Canada has confirmed its largest evacuation from Afghanistan to date, with 535 people crowding on board of a plane that left the Kabul airport on Tuesday.

Guest: Kimberly Motley, International human rights and civil rights attorney

ch. 7: Making Cents of the Market w/ Lori Pinkowski

Canadian Election & Markets and how to get the most benefit out of your RESP

Guest: Lori Pinkowski - Senior Vice President & Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity

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Guest: Lori Pinkowski - Senior Vice President & Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity.

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Dr Henry opposed passports as likely to increase inequities in our society, waived mask requirements July 1, started August saying BC was “absolutely on track” to phase 4 restart, and just last week she appeared unmasked in the stands at BC Place, taking selfies with fans. What changed? 

The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

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