The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is out with its September stats, and the number of homes sold rose 4.6% from August and was up 46% from the same month a year ago.

Board President, Ashley Smith, says we're seeing more balanced housing market conditions over the last three months, compared to the same time last year.

The composite benchmark price for all residential homes in Metro Vancouver is currently at $990,600. 

That is an increase of 0.3% from August but down 7.3% from a year ago.

Guest: Ashley Smith

President, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

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The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is out with its September stats, and the number of homes sold rose 4.6% from August and was up 46% from the same month a year ago.

Board President, Ashley Smith, says we're seeing more balanced housing market conditions over the last three months, compared to the same time last year.

The composite benchmark price for all residential homes in Metro Vancouver is currently at $990,600. 

That is an increase of 0.3% from August but down 7.3% from a year ago.

Guest: Ashley Smith

President, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

The latest meeting of Vancouver City Council got underway about an hour ago - and right now they’re discussing potential bylaws that ride hailing drivers would have to adhere to before they can hit the road in the City of Vancouver.

The proposals include the need for a business licence - but here’s the thing - it would only be valid in the City of Vancouver. They’re also considering a congestion tax of 30 cents for each pick-up, and 30 cents for each drop-off.

That charge would apply between 7am and 7pm in the Downtown core, and in surrounding areas east of Burrard, north of 16th Ave, and west of Clark. 

Lon LaClaire is the Director of Transportation for the City of Vancouver. He explained to the council meeting a few moments ago the rationale behind the congestion charge.

The meeting is ongoing right now, and it’s being attended by Ian Tostenson - he’s the President and CEO of the lobby group Ridesharing Now for BC. He spoke to me just before he went into the council chamber.

Guest: Ian Tostenson

President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association

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The latest meeting of Vancouver City Council got underway about an hour ago - and right now they’re discussing potential bylaws that ride hailing drivers would have to adhere to before they can hit the road in the City of Vancouver.

The proposals include the need for a business licence - but here’s the thing - it would only be valid in the City of Vancouver. They’re also considering a congestion tax of 30 cents for each pick-up, and 30 cents for each drop-off.

That charge would apply between 7am and 7pm in the Downtown core, and in surrounding areas east of Burrard, north of 16th Ave, and west of Clark. 

Lon LaClaire is the Director of Transportation for the City of Vancouver. He explained to the council meeting a few moments ago the rationale behind the congestion charge.

The meeting is ongoing right now, and it’s being attended by Ian Tostenson - he’s the President and CEO of the lobby group Ridesharing Now for BC. He spoke to me just before he went into the council chamber.

Guest: Ian Tostenson

President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

✅ @simisara980’s🔥 question of the day: 

Coming up later in the show, we will be speaking Jeremy Allingham about his new book, Major Misconduct: The Human Cost of Fighting in Hockey. The book tells the story of three hockey players who made a career out of fighting, and what it ultimately cost them.

In your opinion, is fighting a necessary part of professional hockey? 

Yes, makes the game exciting!

No, too dangerous.

 

Chapter 2

Liberals, Conservatives in close race as Green support drops 4 points: Ipsos poll

As the election reaches its halfway point, the Conservatives are maintaining a slim lead over the incumbent Liberals, according to a new Ipsos poll. The poll, conducted exclusively for Global News, shows that 37 per cent of voters surveyed would vote Conservative if an election were held tomorrow ⁠— a one-point gain since last week. Almost two weeks after Justin Trudeau’s blackface scandal, the poll indicated that 34 per cent of decided voters would choose the Liberal Party ⁠— up two points from last week ⁠— while the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh remains at 15 percent of the vote, same as last week. “It’s really become a two-horse race,” said Darrell Bricker, president of Ipsos. “Consistently, the Conservatives are outpacing the Liberals.”

Guest: Darrell Bricker 

CEO of IPSOS Public Affairs

 

Chapter 3

Is the collapse of Forever 21 a sign that ‘fast fashion’ may be going out of style? 

Forever 21, the low-price fast-fashion chain, is ceasing all operations in Canada. The Los Angeles-based company announced Sunday that it has filed for bankruptcy in both the U.S. and Canada. The “wind-down” of the Canadian arm is part of plans to restructure and refocus the business. The retailer currently employs approximately 2,000 people at its 44 locations across Canada. What led to this closure, and what does it mean for the future of “fast fashion”? 

Guest: Reilly Stephens 

Director of Insights for Retail Prophet

 

Chapter 4

The human cost of fighting in hockey 

A new book is hitting the shelves soon called ‘Major Misconduct’ by Jeremy Allingham, which details the life and careers of three well known hockey enforcer, James McEwan, Stephen Peat, and Dale Purinton.

Guest: Jeremy Allingham

Journalist 

Author of Major Misconduct: The Human Cost of Fighting in Hockey

 

Chapter 5

North Shore Rescue saves injured hiker abandoned by hiking mates

Guest: Mike Danks

North Shore Rescue

 

Chapter 6

Perfect pastry with world renowned chef Thomas Haas  

EAT! Vancouver is back for it’s 18th year, and they are mixing things up this year with a day featuring only pastries! On November 9th, foodies will have an exclusive opportunity to be up close and personal with Vancouver’s premier patisserie chef Thomas Haas as he shares 3 signature recipes sophisticated enough to serve in a restaurant but easy enough to make at home.

Patisserie Chef Thomas Haas joins us in studio today to discuss his iconic bakery and his career as a world renowned chocolatier. 

Signature event EAT! Harvest also returns this year featuring a fantastic group of chefs such as Christine Sandford from Edmonton’s Biera Restaurant, Cathy Whims from Portland’s Nostrana and Jonathan Gushue from the Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland. Vancouver’s local culinary scene will also be well represented with Ned Bell from The Vancouver Club, Pino Posteraro of Cioppino’s and Brian Luptak from The Acorn. 

For more information, visit eat-vancouver.com 

Guest: Patisserie Chef Thomas Haas 

Thomas Haas Chocolates

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EAT! Vancouver is back for it’s 18th year, and they are mixing things up this year with a day featuring only pastries! On November 9th, foodies will have an exclusive opportunity to be up close and personal with Vancouver’s premier patisserie chef Thomas Haas as he shares 3 signature recipes sophisticated enough to serve in a restaurant but easy enough to make at home.

Patisserie Chef Thomas Haas joins us in studio today to discuss his iconic bakery and his career as a world renowned chocolatier. 

Signature event EAT! Harvest also returns this year featuring a fantastic group of chefs such as Christine Sandford from Edmonton’s Biera Restaurant, Cathy Whims from Portland’s Nostrana and Jonathan Gushue from the Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland. Vancouver’s local culinary scene will also be well represented with Ned Bell from The Vancouver Club, Pino Posteraro of Cioppino’s and Brian Luptak from The Acorn. 

For more information, visit eat-vancouver.com 

Guest: Patisserie Chef Thomas Haas 

Thomas Haas Chocolates

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EAT! Vancouver is back for it’s 18th year, and they are mixing things up this year with a day featuring only pastries! On November 9th, foodies will have an exclusive opportunity to be up close and personal with Vancouver’s premier patisserie chef Thomas Haas as he shares 3 signature recipes sophisticated enough to serve in a restaurant but easy enough to make at home.

Patisserie Chef Thomas Haas joins us in studio today to discuss his iconic bakery and his career as a world renowned chocolatier. 

Signature event EAT! Harvest also returns this year featuring a fantastic group of chefs such as Christine Sandford from Edmonton’s Biera Restaurant, Cathy Whims from Portland’s Nostrana and Jonathan Gushue from the Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland. Vancouver’s local culinary scene will also be well represented with Ned Bell from The Vancouver Club, Pino Posteraro of Cioppino’s and Brian Luptak from The Acorn. 

For more information, visit eat-vancouver.com 

Guest: Patisserie Chef Thomas Haas 

Thomas Haas Chocolates

Guest: Mike Danks

North Shore Rescue

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Guest: Mike Danks

North Shore Rescue