In the last hour, the BC Utilities Commission released a follow-up report on its gasoline price inquiry. It was given an extension to gather feedback and explanations on that "unexplained" 13-cent-a-litre mark-up of Metro Vancouver gas prices.  

So what did they find out?

 

Guest: David Morton

Chair of the BC Utilities Commission

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In the last hour, the BC Utilities Commission released a follow-up report on its gasoline price inquiry. It was given an extension to gather feedback and explanations on that "unexplained" 13-cent-a-litre mark-up of Metro Vancouver gas prices.  

So what did they find out?

 

Guest: David Morton

Chair of the BC Utilities Commission

The union representing bus drivers, SeaBus operators and others says it's prepared to return to the bargaining table with the Coast Mountain Bus Company Wednesday morning.

Unifor spokesperson Gavin McGarrigle says the union is also serving notice that if Coast Mountain is not serious, job action will be escalated on Friday...

One group that will be impacted by any escalation in strike action is seniors. Now, care providers are voicing their concern about the impact on those receiving home care and home support services.

 

Guest: Daniel Fontaine

CEO, BC Care Providers Association

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The union representing bus drivers, SeaBus operators and others says it's prepared to return to the bargaining table with the Coast Mountain Bus Company Wednesday morning.

Unifor spokesperson Gavin McGarrigle says the union is also serving notice that if Coast Mountain is not serious, job action will be escalated on Friday...

One group that will be impacted by any escalation in strike action is seniors. Now, care providers are voicing their concern about the impact on those receiving home care and home support services.

 

Guest: Daniel Fontaine

CEO, BC Care Providers Association

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

Unifor says they will meet with the Coast Mountain Bus Company on Wednesday - but if there is no progress, then strike action will escalate beginning Friday.

Are you confident the two sides can resolve the dispute by this week?

Yes, they’ll find a way

No, too far apart

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It’s @SimiSara980’s

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

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

How often do you go to Remembrance Day ceremonies? 

Every year

When I can

Yet to attend one

 

Chapter 2

Remembering our veterans: Vancouver’s Billy Bishop Legion 

When is the last time you visited your neighbourhood legion? CKNW Contributor Claire Allen takes us on a tour of a legion that is hidden amongst the homes in the beachside community of Kitsilano.

 

Chapter 3

Remembrance Day 2019

Young Fellow My Lad by Robert William Service, as read at Victory Square in Vancouver just a few moments ago. Read by the founder of Bard on the Beach, Christopher Gaze.

Governor General Julie Payette is urging Canadians to never forget the sacrifices of veterans and the costs of war, in a touching video tribute released ahead of today's Remembrance Day ceremonies.

Payette says many veterans returned to Canada wounded in their body and their soul -- while many did not return from the battlefield at all.

She made the comments in an online video that was posted today.

A group of junior Rangers flew to the remote B.C. ghost town on Anyox last month to ensure the fallen soldiers from the First World War buried in the now-abandoned mining town are not forgotten.

Aaron McArthur reports on this initiative, to ensure that No Stone is Left Alone.

We’re preparing here on the west coast for the moment of silence at 11am. Out east, the Remembrance Day has been taking place in Ottawa. The wreaths have been laid, and now Canada continues to remember. 

Major General Guy Chapdelaine held prayers.

 

Chapter 4

Remembrance Day 2019

The sounds at Victory Square in Downtown Vancouver this past hour. Upwards of 10,000 people have turned out for the Remembrance Day ceremony there.

Each year, a poem written by a local school student is selected as the poem of remembrance for November 11th. Today, the poet is Cameron Elliot, a grade 11 student at Fraser Academy in Vancouver. His poem is called: A Phantom Pain. He recited it at the Remembrance Day ceremony in Victory Square.

On Global TV earlier, Chris Gailus spoke to Tim Laidler. He’s a retired corporal with the BC regiment. He’s one of the founders of the Veterans’ Transition Network. They do important work helping people transition from combat roles back to civilian life. He spoke about his own service, and the work they do at the network in UBC.

At Victory Square this morning - Acting Battalion Chief, Andrew Greenwood, the Vancouver Bach Youth Choir, and the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Band led a rendition of Maple Leaf Forever, to honour the heritage and resilience of Canada.

 

Chapter 5

BREAKING: Don Cherry fired

Politicians and military leaders attending Remembrance Day ceremonies today are denouncing comments about immigrants made on the weekend by Don Cherry. 

The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council has received so many complaints that their systems have become overwhelmed by the number they’ve received. The CBSC says it can no longer receive feedback.

Guest: Chuck Thompson

Head of Public Affairs for English-language services at the CBC

 

Chapter 6

REPLAY: Had It Coming author, Robyn Doolittle, speaks to the Simi Sara Show

Times have changed, especially in the way we view things like sexual assault, and the #MeToo movement has had a lot to do with that.

We ask a lot more questions now about ‘why’. For instance, why aren’t police more aggressive in looking into sexual assaults? 

Investigative journalist Robyn Doolittle has written about this in her latest book called Had It Coming. She examines, what she calls, rape culture, and looks at how “we” have changed when it comes to our reaction to stories in the past versus stories today. And writing it, she says, was a personal awakening for her. Let’s learn more about it. Robyn Doolittle joins us now. 

Guest: Robyn Doolittle 

Author, Had It Coming

 

Chapter 7

Don Cherry fired by Sportsnet

Don Cherry has been fired by Sportsnet. The company says it is the right time for Cherry to immediately step down.

Sportsnet apologized yesterday for Cherry's comments on ``Coach's Corner'' on Saturday about his belief that new immigrants don't wear poppies, and in turn, don't support veterans.

The outburst sparked a swift backlash from the public, politicians and the National Hockey League.

Cherry is 85 years old. He singled out new immigrants in Toronto and Mississauga, where he lives, for not honouring Canada's veterans and dead soldiers.

Cherry did not respond to phone calls seeking comment and has not publicly apologized. Segment co-host Ron MacLean apologized Sunday evening.

Guest: Squire Barnes

Global BC Sports Director

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Chapter 1

Don Cherry has been fired by Sportsnet. The company says it is the right time for Cherry to immediately step down.

Sportsnet apologized yesterday for Cherry's comments on ``Coach's Corner'' on Saturday about his belief that new immigrants don't wear poppies, and in turn, don't support veterans.

The outburst sparked a swift backlash from the public, politicians and the National Hockey League.

Cherry is 85 years old. He singled out new immigrants in Toronto and Mississauga, where he lives, for not honouring Canada's veterans and dead soldiers.

Cherry did not respond to phone calls seeking comment and has not publicly apologized. Segment co-host Ron MacLean apologized Sunday evening.

 

Guest: Squire Barnes

Global BC Sports Director

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Don Cherry has been fired by Sportsnet. The company says it is the right time for Cherry to immediately step down.

Sportsnet apologized yesterday for Cherry's comments on ``Coach's Corner'' on Saturday about his belief that new immigrants don't wear poppies, and in turn, don't support veterans.

The outburst sparked a swift backlash from the public, politicians and the National Hockey League.

Cherry is 85 years old. He singled out new immigrants in Toronto and Mississauga, where he lives, for not honouring Canada's veterans and dead soldiers.

Cherry did not respond to phone calls seeking comment and has not publicly apologized. Segment co-host Ron MacLean apologized Sunday evening.

 

Guest: Squire Barnes

Global BC Sports Director