A discussion is underway regarding the establishment of a grocery code of conduct aimed at stabilizing food prices within the Canadian market. Walmart Canada and Loblaw Companies Ltd. have reservations due to concerns that adopting the code may result in increased consumer prices.

Guest: Alistair MacGregor, Federal Critic of Agriculture and Food Price Inflation Critic for the New Democratic Party of Canada

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View From Victoria:

It was a park board showdown with former elected members on scene and New Democrats watching closely.  We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

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A team of scientists used a magnetic sled to collect microscopic spherules along a meteor's path and compared them to a control region to gather microscopic spherules from the ocean floor.

Guest: Dr. Avi Loeb, Frank B Baird Jr Professor of Science, Director of the Institute for Theory and Computation at the Center for Astrophysics, and Director of the Galileo Project at Harvard University

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Seg 1: Finding something very unusual in the stomach of a dinosaur

A fossilized T. rex has been found with a surprise in its stomach after scientists have found the remains of two small bird-like dinosaurs that are preserved.

Guest: Dr. Gregory Erickson, Professor of Anatomy and Vertebrate Paleobiology at Florida State University

Seg 2: People and the need for better Umbrella Etiquette

With all the rain that we experienced over the weekend, and more in the forecast, I thought it was time to review some simple rules of the umbrella, to avoid major conflicts when out and about.

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Seg 3: View From Victoria:

Premier David Eby says he is backing Attorney General Niki Sharma after criticism of victim-blaming and female shaming in recent court cases. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Seg 4: An All-woman crew rowing 5,000 km for ocean conservation

A team of all-women will be rowing 5,000 km from La Gomera in Spain to Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua over the course of 40-60 days.

Guest: Lauren Shea, a master’s student in the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries.

Seg 5: How the Christmas season brings out aggression in customers

Holiday shopping can bring out the worst behaviour in some people and a group of businesses have come together to talk about patience and kindness during the busy holiday shopping season.

Guest: John Clerides, owner of marquis wine cellars

Seg 6: The sugar shortage is affecting BC hummingbirds

You may think bakeries are the only ones affected by the sugar shortage related to the ongoing strike at one of the top sugar factories, but hummingbirds need white sugar also.

Guest: Alison Moran, a humming bird expert and head of the hummingbird project with Rocky Point Bird Observatory

Seg 7: Former Park Board Commissioners unite to support Elected Park Board

Former elected Park Board Commissioners will be present at the Vancouver Park Board meeting and will speak to the Board if an opportunity is provided.

Guest: Ian Robertson, Former Park Board Commissioner

Seg 8: Vancouver city council expected to change liquor regulations

Vancouverites could see some changes in liquor regulations as the city council aims at reducing restrictions and promoting business growth in the hospitality industry.

Guest: Mike Klassen, Vancouver city councillor

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Vancouverites could see some changes in liquor regulations as the city council aims at reducing restrictions and promoting business growth in the hospitality industry.

Guest: Mike Klassen, Vancouver city councillor

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Former elected Park Board Commissioners will be present at the Vancouver Park Board meeting and will speak to the Board if an opportunity is provided.

Guest: Ian Robertson, Former Park Board Commissioner

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You may think bakeries are the only ones affected by the sugar shortage related to the ongoing strike at one of the top sugar factories, but hummingbirds need white sugar also.

Guest: Alison Moran, a humming bird expert and head of the hummingbird project with Rocky Point Bird Observatory

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Holiday shopping can bring out the worst behaviour in some people and a group of businesses have come together to talk about patience and kindness during the busy holiday shopping season.

Guest: John Clerides, owner of marquis wine cellars

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A team of all-women will be rowing 5,000 km from La Gomera in Spain to Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua over the course of 40-60 days.

Guest: Lauren Shea, a master’s student in the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries.

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View From Victoria:

Premier David Eby says he is backing Attorney General Niki Sharma after criticism of victim-blaming and female shaming in recent court cases. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

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