This week, the Australian airline Qantas has completed the world's longest passenger flight by a commercial airline, from London, England, to Sydney in Australia.

That's 17,800 kilometres. The flight lasted for 19 hours and 19 minutes.

Robert Penfold is a reporter for Australia's Nine News. He was on the flight. 

It’s @SimiSara980’s

This week, the Australian airline Qantas has completed the world's longest passenger flight by a commercial airline, from London, England, to Sydney in Australia.

That's 17,800 kilometres. The flight lasted for 19 hours and 19 minutes.

Robert Penfold is a reporter for Australia's Nine News. He was on the flight. 

It’s @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day:

Qantas has completed the world’s longest passenger flight by a commercial airline, from the UK to Australia - a 17,800km distance.

Would you take a 19-hour, non-stop, economy-class flight?

Yes, it’s efficient.

No, sounds like hell!

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Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

It’s @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day:

New vaping regulations have been announced by the B.C. government.

Should there be an outright ban on vaping products?

Yes, it’s harmful.

No, let adults choose.

 

Chapter 2

B.C. to unveil 3-ministry plan to crackdown on youth vaping

Our Legislative Bureau Chief in Victoria, Keith Baldrey, has been listening to this press conference and is sharing his analysis with us.

On the point about nicotine levels in vaping products - nicotine in vapour pods and liquids is being restricted to 20mg/ml. Christopher Carlsten is a professor of medicine and head of UBC Respiratory Medicine. He explained to our Niki Reitmayer today why that might be helpful.

 

Chapter 3

Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov plans to return to office on Monday

Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov plans to return to office on Monday.

It follows the staying of the sexual assault charge he had been facing, given his successful completion of an alternative measures program.

The measures can include financial compensation, an apology, or community service work. 

Vagramov had taken time away from work at one point while facing the allegations.

He spoke to reporters in the past hour.

 

Chapter 4

BREAKING: Talks between union and Coast Mountain Bus Company break down

Guest: Janet Brown

Global News Senior Reporter

Guest: Gavin McGarrigle

Western Regional Director of Unifor

 

Chapter 5

Youth vaping crackdown: B.C. to hike PST on vaping products, limit nicotine content

British Columbia will significantly hike the provincial sales tax on vaping products and strictly limit their nicotine content in an effort to crack down on youth vaping.

Health Minister Adrian Dix, Finance Minister Carole James and Education Minister Rob Fleming announced the province’s 10-point plan on Thursday.

Guest: Adrian Dix

B.C. Health Minister

 

Chapter 6

Youth vaping crackdown: B.C. to hike PST on vaping products, limit nicotine content

BC's Health Minister announcing new regulations today that will prohibit the sale of flavors appealing to youth. Adrian Dix says only adult vaping stores will be allowed to sell additional flavors apart from tobacco, and changes to packaging will also come into effect.

Guest: Marvin Krank

Professor, Department of Psychology, UBC Okanagan

 

Chapter 7

Coast Mountain Bus Company responds as talks with union break down once again

Michael McDaniel is the President & General Manager of the Coast Mountain Bus Company. He's sharing the company's perspective with reporters right now.

 

Chapter 8

Science With Simi

Researchers from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, University of Toronto, University of Victoria and MacEwan University find that nutrition plays a major role in depression. Your diet can put you at risk of depression, according to a new study. The study also found that the likelihood of depression is higher among middle-aged and older women who were immigrants to Canada when compared to Canadian-born women.

Guest: Dr. Karen Davidson

Chair of the Health Science Program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Chapter 1

Researchers from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, University of Toronto, University of Victoria and MacEwan University find that nutrition plays a major role in depression. Your diet can put you at risk of depression, according to a new study. The study also found that the likelihood of depression is higher among middle-aged and older women who were immigrants to Canada when compared to Canadian-born women.

 

Guest: Dr. Karen Davidson

Chair of the Health Science Program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Researchers from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, University of Toronto, University of Victoria and MacEwan University find that nutrition plays a major role in depression. Your diet can put you at risk of depression, according to a new study. The study also found that the likelihood of depression is higher among middle-aged and older women who were immigrants to Canada when compared to Canadian-born women.

 

Guest: Dr. Karen Davidson

Chair of the Health Science Program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Michael McDaniel is the President & General Manager of the Coast Mountain Bus Company. He's sharing the company's perspective with reporters right now.

Michael McDaniel is the President & General Manager of the Coast Mountain Bus Company. He's sharing the company's perspective with reporters right now.

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BC's Health Minister announcing new regulations today that will prohibit the sale of flavors appealing to youth. Adrian Dix says only adult vaping stores will be allowed to sell additional flavors apart from tobacco, and changes to packaging will also come into effect.

 

Guest: Marvin Krank

Professor, Department of Psychology, UBC Okanagan

BC's Health Minister announcing new regulations today that will prohibit the sale of flavors appealing to youth. Adrian Dix says only adult vaping stores will be allowed to sell additional flavors apart from tobacco, and changes to packaging will also come into effect.

 

Guest: Marvin Krank

Professor, Department of Psychology, UBC Okanagan

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