Chapter 1: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the forced landing of a Ryanair civilian flight and subsequent arrest of a journalist on board by Belarus was a “clear attack on democracy” that must be met by action.

Guest: Amanda Connolly, Global News Political Reporter.

Chapter 2: Amazon is spending a large amount of cash on purchasing MGM studios.  You’ll need to have an Amazon account now to see any of MGM’s popular movies.

Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor

Chapter 3: Step One of B.C.’s reopening plan still restricts non-essential travel between health zones, so if you’re itching to get away, you’ll have to practice patience for a little while longer.  British Columbians can only travel within their zones until June 15, which is when recreational travel will be permitted anywhere in the province.

Guest: Vivek Sharma, Chair of the Tourism Industry Association of BC.

Chapter 4: B.C. nightclubs, casinos and concert halls have faced 15 months of sitting either partially closed or outright shuttered amid the pandemic. And frequently shifting restrictions have plagued efforts from gyms and restaurants to maintain steady business during the health crisis.  But a path forward is emerging for businesses across the West Coast, with the province on Tuesday unveiling a reopening plan that will lean on reaching specific thresholds rather than specific dates.

Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, part of the Premier’s Economic Recovery Task Force.

Chapter 5: Minister Ravi Kahlon was one of those present in making the BC reopening plan announcement along with Premier Horgan, Minister Adrian Dix, and Provincial Health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.  The pandemic caused many to lose their jobs, businesses, and savings, so how will BC’s new restart plan address all those looking to get employed?

Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation .

Chapter 6: Sources are telling a Blaine Immigration lawyer that the US government is planning to open the border for Canadian travellers.  How will the Canadian government take this news?

Guest: Len Saunders, Immigration Lawyer, Blaine Immigration.

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Making Cents of the Market:

Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski.  Lori Pinkowski is the Senior Vice President and 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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View From Victoria:

We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capitol.

Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun

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Chapter 1: There is a new LEGO set that is coming out that highlights inclusivity and the LGBTQ community.

Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor

Chapter 2: The tourism, arts and culture and sports sectors are all hoping for the same thing from B.C.’s COVID-19 re-opening plan, clarity.

Guest:  Anita Huberman, CEO of Surrey Board of Trade.

Chapter 3: The Fraser Health authority is leveraging the fear of missing out in its campaign aimed at convincing young adults to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Guest: Dr. Victoria Lee, Fraser Health CEO.

Chapter 4: In the past few weeks, we’ve talked about the rise in anti-asian crime. This followed a scathing article in Bloomberg that called Vancouver the ‘anti-asian racism capital…of the world.’

Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor

Chapter 5: The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically altered the public transit system in Metro Vancouver.  Ridership is still down 60 per cent compared to last year, after falling to a low in April 2020 of 17 percent of 2019 levels.

Guest: Peter Hall, SFU Professor, Urban Studies and Geography.

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View From Victoria:

We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capitol.

Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun

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