Premier David Eby joins the show to discuss a bunch of different issues ahead of the election.  He also fields questions you, the listener, have about what is affecting you in your day to day life.

Guest: David Eby, Premier of British Columbia

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According to Dr. Charlotte Waddell, school-based prevention programs are crucial for addressing the opioid crisis by targeting children before they start experimenting with substances. 

Guest: Dr. Charlotte Waddell, Director of the Children's Health Policy Centre and Professor Emerita in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University

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What is Gord Macdonald’s favourite memory from CKNW?

Guest: Gord Macdonald, Former CKNW News Anchor & host

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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is arguing that Temporary Foreign Workers are indispensable to sustaining Canada’s agricultural sector. 

Guest: Francesca Basta, Research Analyst at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business

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A New class action lawsuit alleges the BC and Federal governments created a new drug market with 'safe supply' and caused two teenage girls to get addicted.

Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News

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Amid a surge in mpox cases, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared the outbreak a continental public health emergency.

Guest: Dr. Cheryl Walter, Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of Hull

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Boeing's plagued Starliner is still stranded at the International Space Station. Now, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who arrived at the space station two months ago, may have to stay in space for an additional eight months.

Guest: Dr. Susan Bailey, Professor of Radiation Cancer Biology and Oncology at Colorado State University

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Seg 1: How conspiracies shaped the lives of Medieval queens

The 15th century in England was a time marked by significant social and political upheaval, including popular unrest and civil wars, which created fertile ground for the spread of rumours and conspiracy theories.

Guest: Dr. Gordon McKelvie, Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at Winchester University

Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC United promises big things

BC United is swinging big with a personal income tax elimination for 60% of the population, but it also might seem desperate.

Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News

Seg 3: Should Canada Soccer coaches testify before Parliament?

NDP MP Niki Ashton has proposed a motion for the federal heritage committee to investigate allegations that Canada Soccer’s national teams have been involved in spying on opposing teams’ closed practices, a practice that may have been ongoing since at least 2016.

Guest: Niki Ashton, MP for Churchill—Keewatinook Aski in Manitoba

Seg 4: How a BC charity is helping pet owners who go to rehab

The rising number of opioid-related overdoses in British Columbia has led to an overwhelming demand for pet foster care from people seeking treatment, but resources are limited.

Guest: Kathy Powelson, Executive Director of Paws for Hope Animal Foundation

Seg 5: Is BC’s LNG project impacting our healthcare?

Over 300 health professionals have issued an open letter raising concerns about the impact of British Columbia’s LNG industry on the province’s healthcare crisis.

Guest: Dr. Melissa Lem, President of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment

Seg 6: Is new funding enough to save the livelihood of farmers?

BC has announced support measures for farmers affected by the closure of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, which is seeking creditor protection due to a liquidity crisis exacerbated by weather damage to crops.

Guest: Deep Brar, Vice-President of BC Fruit Growers Association

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Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca

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BC has announced support measures for farmers affected by the closure of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, which is seeking creditor protection due to a liquidity crisis exacerbated by weather damage to crops.

Guest: Deep Brar, Vice-President of BC Fruit Growers Association

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