Seg 1: How has sound shaped the universe?
Our guest is a writer who delves into the impact of sound across the universe and life itself.
Guest: Caspar Henderson, Multi-Award Winning Writer and Author of “A Book of Noises”
Seg 2: Millennials and Gen Z say it’s hard to find work out of University
In a recent survey, 38% of employers avoid hiring recent college graduates in favor of older employees.
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Encouraging Economics for BC NDP
There is some encouraging economic news for the New Democrats as the BC Construction outlook is surprisingly robust, says a news release from ICBA. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.
Seg 4: Why drinking bottled water is more dangerous than we thought
Researchers conducted a study revealing the presence of significantly higher amounts of nanoplastics in bottled water than previously estimated.
Guest: Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason, Leading Researcher in Freshwater Plastic Pollution and Director of Sustainability at Penn State Behrend College
Seg 5: Turning office space into homes?
In Calgary, there is a development incentive to turn unused office space into residential apartments, which is a unique venture in North America.
Guest: Walsh Mannas, Principal at Avison Young
Seg 6: Why are medical issues getting more complex?
Patients admitted to hospitals in BC were notably older and more likely to be 75 years or older. This demographic shift signifies a growing elderly population requiring more comprehensive healthcare.
Guest: Dr. John Staples, Clinical Associate Professor of General Internal Medicine at the University of British Columbia
Seg 7: How bad will BC’s transit strike get?
Formal negotiations to renew or revise the terms of the contract did not start until October 2023. Numerous pressing concerns remained unaddressed.
Guest: Liam O’Neill, Servicing Representative of CUPE 4500
Seg 8: Why does False Creek use sewage as a heat source?
Utilizing sewage wastewater for heating purposes is an innovative approach that False Creek in Vancouver embraced.
Guest: Derek Pope, Manager of Neighbourhood Energy for the City of Vancouver
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