Just in time for Christmas: A letter from deputy premier/finance minister advising BC of federal transfers for next year. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

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00:00 - A national security document alleges that Beijing used an extensive network of community groups to conceal the flow of funds between Chinese officials and Canadian members of an election interference network.

Guest: Sam Cooper, Global National Investigative Journalist

07:03 - Streets in Vancouver are not looking good. Some residents even took to social media to show the unplowed sidewalks, streets, and parking lots.

Guest: Kit Sauder, Co-Chair of Vancouver Renters' Advisory Committee.

13:21 - Well we recently heard the issues surrounding Vancouver’s handling of the snow. However, we did want to give the city an opportunity to discuss what happened and what they plan to do about the complaints

Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor

20:36 - B.C. Hydro set a new record on Monday evening for peak hourly electricity demand.

Guest: Mora Scott, BC Hydro Spokesperson

27:20 -  Travellers have grappled with "unprecedented" flight cancellations out of B.C.'s biggest airport this week — but another winter storm may cause further mayhem over the holidays.

Guest: Terri Lang, Meteorologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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David Eby is walking back some of his promises already! We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

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A national security document alleges that Beijing used an extensive network of community groups to conceal the flow of funds between Chinese officials and Canadian members of an election interference network.

Guest: Sam Cooper, Global National Investigative Journalist

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00:00 - How are truckers fairing in the extreme cold this year?

Guest: Dave Earle, President and CEO of the BC Trucking Association.

03:24 - Union Gospel Mission is at overcapacity as the homeless seek shelter during extremely cold conditions

Guest: Nicole Mucci. Manager of Media Relations & Communications at Union Gospel Mission.

07:52 - Last-minute gift shoppers will head to shopping centres to try and get gifts for the holiday season. Will the gifts they want be in stock? 

Guest: Greg Wilson, Director of Government Relations in BC for the Retail Council Of Canada

13:42 - The heavy snow that fell across Metro Vancouver overnight has significantly impacted operations at Vancouver International Airport.

Guest: Gabor Lukacs, founder of Air Passenger Rights DOT C-A.

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Making Cents of the Market:

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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We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of  Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

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00:00 - The U.S. House committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol has unanimously voted to recommend four criminal charges against former president Donald Trump.

Guest: Reggie Ceccini, Global News Washington Bureau Correspondent.

04:44 - Road-clearing companies say they are ready for the next blast of winter weather to hit B.C.’s South Coast.

Guest: Ray Kerr, Manager of engineering operations at the City of Surrey.

07:01 - Santa is a busy guy and needs a lot of help. This year Community Contributor Eric Chapman was able to get a special phone number that connects him with Santa's helpers to see how things are going.

12:59 - British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says the latest report on surgery volumes in the province “demonstrates the strength” of the surgical system.

Guest: Adrian Dix, BC Health Minister

17:24 - We get a Translink update for commuters looking to use public transportation to get around in the snow.

Guest: Shruti Joshi, TransLink Spokesperson, Senior Manager, Media Relations and Issues Management.

22:21 - Did the province do enough to prepare for last night’s and today’s snow storm? How are they responding now to all the chaos on the roads?

Guest: Ashok Bhatti, Executive Director of South Coast region for the Ministry of Transportation and infrastructure.

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There are some big severance payouts coming from the Horgan-Eby transition. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of  Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

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00:00 - In a match that went back and forth, Argentina won its third World Cup after a match that’s already being hailed as one of the most thrilling matches in World Cup history.

Guest: Colin Miller, Soccer Analyst and Color commentator for the Vancouver Whitecaps.

07:46 - With the upgrades to Highway 91 and 17 nearing completion, what do commuters need to know about their travels?

Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister for Housing.

12:29 - Eric Chapman got a special phone number to call and talk to some of Santa's helpers to see how things are going as they get ready for Christmas.

19:13 - After Sunday's blast, more snow and freezing temperatures are on the way for the Lower Mainland.

Guest: Jonathan Bau, Environment Canada Senior Meteorologist.

25:48 - Some childcare providers are changing the way they charge parents.

Guest: Sharon Gregson, Childcare advocate.

31:27 - If you think, at all, about how you get around, your modes of transportation and mobility for work and recreation, you likely consider cost, convenience and ease of use.

Guest: Karly Nygaard-Petersen, BCAA senior marketing manager for Evo Car Share and doctoral candidate in Royal Roads University’s Doctor of Business Administration program.

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