Seg 1: How to get your kids excited about going back to school
What are some of the best books to get your kids excited about the new school year and ready to learn?
Guest: Brandon Forsyth, Category Manager of Print Experience at Indigo
Seg 2: View From Victoria: Can we stop doing polls?
Leger has a new poll out on BC politics. It shows the NDP at 42% and the Conservative Party of BC on their heels with 39%.
Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News
Seg 3: Could Ukraine’s invasion of Russia bring a quicker end to the war?
Russia has begun evacuating civilians from parts of the Belgorod region near Ukraine due to increased military activity by Ukrainian forces near the border.
Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University
Seg 4: Are we living in a “sober-curious” era?
Over the past two years, there has been a significant cultural shift where non-alcoholic drinks have become more accepted and even trendy.
Guest: David Silverberg, Freelance Journalist and Writing Coach in Toronto who Contributes to The Globe and Mail
Seg 5: How is BC responding to the death of an infant in care?
An investigation is underway regarding the death of a five-week-old baby, Valentino Baker, who was under the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
Guest: Grace Lore, BC’s Minister of Children and Family Development
Seg 6: What does BC’s new chief coroner need to change?
A lawyer who frequently defends individuals charged with homicide, expressed hope that the appointment of Dr. Jatinder Baidwan as the new chief coroner will bring much-needed changes to the BC Coroners Service, particularly concerning its notably low autopsy rate.
Guest: Richard Fowler, Criminal Defence Lawyer Based in Vancouver
Seg 7: What were sandwiches like back in 200 B.C.?
Barry Enderwick is the creator of the social media channel “Sandwiches of History,” where he explores and recreates vintage sandwich recipes from old cookbooks.
Guest: Barry Enderwick, Host of “Sandwiches of History”
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