Metro Vancouver is witnessing a surge in 99-year home leases due to the ongoing affordability crisis, prompting prospective buyers to explore alternative ownership options.

Guest: David Hutchinson, Realtor and Owner of David Hutchinson Personal Real Estate Corporation

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The B.C. hops industry has set its sights on replicating the remarkable success of the wine industry by employing the power of genomics to develop a groundbreaking hops variety.

Guest: Ken Malenstyn, General Manager of Barnside Brewing Co.

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Gas prices in Metro Vancouver have exceeded $2 per litre. The price increase is attributed to rising crude oil prices.

Guest: Dr. Kent Fellows, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Calgary

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View From Victoria:

Is BC Ferries trying to get ahead of the holiday weekend coverage?  It’s long overdue as news organizations are struggling for 10 days to get the higher ups to talk.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

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Ideas about mental health conditions are often influenced by various sources, including books, movies, and conversations with individuals who have experienced them.

Guest: Jonny Thomson, Professor of Philosophy at Oxford University and Author of "Mini Philosophy: A Small Book of Big Ideas."

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Seg 1: Synaesthesia is a phenomenon where one type of sensory stimulus triggers a different and unrelated sensory experience. It is a unique blending or cross-wiring of the senses.

Guest: Jonathan Jarry, Science Communicator at the McGill Office for Science & Society and host of the The Body of Evidence Podcast

Seg 2: View From Victoria:

A BC Hydro task force is addressing the premier’s concern that it takes too long to approve electricity projects in B.C. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Seg 3: Veterans represent a distinct group among the homeless population, with unique needs and challenges. Veterans are two to three times more likely to experience homelessness compared to the general population.

Guest: Sandrine Desforges, Author of the Report and Master of Public Policy Graduate at McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy

Seg 4: Russian propaganda is spreading into popular video games like Minecraft, World of Tanks, and Roblox, as well as discussion sites like Discord and Steam.

Guest: Tanya Bekker, Research Team Lead at ActiveFence: A Trust & Safety Provider for Online Platforms

Seg 5: How do Twitter tirades influence political outcomes? After the negative experience with Twitter during a political campaign, One politician was determined to avoid the toxic environment on Twitter.

Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor

Seg 6: A new report suggests that a network of bike "highways" in Metro Vancouver would have several benefits, including saving people money and time and reducing carbon emissions in the region.

Guest: Evan Hammer, Infrastructure Planning and Policy Manager for HUB Cycling

Seg 7: Bill Picha operates Bill'z Beez and Berryz, specializing in beekeeping and honey production. Picha offers a free bee swarm removal service, capturing swarms to use for pollination and honey production on his farm.

Guest: Bill Picha, Owner and Operator of Bill’z Beez and Berriez

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Bill Picha operates Bill'z Beez and Berryz, specializing in beekeeping and honey production

Guest: Bill Picha, Owner and Operator of Bill’z Beez and Berriez

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A new report suggests that a network of bike "highways" in Metro Vancouver would have several benefits, including saving people money and time and reducing carbon emissions in the region

Guest: Evan Hammer, Infrastructure Planning and Policy Manager for HUB Cycling

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Daniel Fontaine's experience illustrates the impact of toxic online behaviour on politicians, the challenges of addressing such issues effectively, and the need for a diverse and comprehensive approach to political communication

Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor

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Russian propaganda is spreading into popular video games like Minecraft, World of Tanks, and Roblox, as well as discussion sites like Discord and Steam

Guest: Tanya Bekker, Research Team Lead at ActiveFence: A Trust & Safety Provider for Online Platforms

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