Chapter 1: What do you think about virtual doctors appointments?  There’s video appointments and phone consultations available, sometimes in a matter of minutes from the time you make the request. 

Guest: Catherine Wang, Clinical Vice President at the University Health Network, and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto.

Chapter 2: 96% of Canadians who test positive for coronavirus aren’t using COVID Alert app properly.  Despite how much we talked about it at the beginning of the pandemic, the government of Canada’s COVID-19 tracing app has been pretty underwhelming. 

Guest: Brian Hill, Global News Investigative Journalist.

Chapter 3: It was a bit mind boggling when provincial health authorities told bars that St. Patrick’s Day was cancelled last year - but little did we know what the next year would bring!  Layoffs, restaurant closures, the industry has been among the most heavily impacted along with tourism.  

Guest: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director of the Alliance of Beverage Serving Licensees.

Chapter 4: Let’s talk about St. Patrick’s Day on a bit of a lighter note.  Joining us to talk about how the tradition began, and what a shamrock actually is, CelticFest President Alan Cosgrave.

Chapter 5: The provincial government announced a significant increase in income and disability assistance yesterday, projected to cost taxpayers about $400 million a year going forward.  Where is the money going and what does it mean for people living below the poverty line in our community.

Guest: Viveca Ellis, community organizer at the B.C. Poverty Reduction Coalition.

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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: 

A local look at politics from the Provincial capital.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and Global News reporter Richard Zussman join the show with their take on the day's headlines.

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Chapter 1: Big talk from the infamous Kielburger brothers who are back in the news after the WE Charity founders testified in Ottawa yesterday.  Global National Parliamentary Correspondent Mike LeCouteur talks to us about the latest in the fiasco around the failed youth jobs program in which they were involved.

Chapter 2: Vaccine passports could be a golden ticket for the people who get the jab to protect against COVID-19.  Countries are already lining up to woo vaccinated tourists with a case of cabin fever from spending a year at home, should Canada be one of them?

Guest: Beth Potter, President and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada.

Chapter 3: People worry about their money in tough economic times, it’s only natural. But what many Canadians don’t know is that there is a federal institution to protect what you deposit in a bank - under certain conditions. So what are those conditions? And how do you make sure your money is protected?

Guest: CEO Peter Routledge, CEO Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation

Chapter 4: Vaccinations are a huge piece of the puzzle for returning to normalcy but so are the coming summer months.  We know the virus is less likely to spread in the warmer weather but some experts are still cautioning against aggressive reopening plans. 

Guest: Dr. Sally Otto, UBC Department of Zoology.

Chapter 5: Huge news from public health officials yesterday, in-person worship services may soon be possible again for churches in B-C.  So it’s going to be a gradual process at first but outdoor gatherings could begin next month. 

Guest: Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, Senior Rabbi at Temple Sholom Synagogue

Chapter 6: Whether you’re looking to do a good deed or you just want to score a gift card to a local restaurant, listen up!  Shoreline cleanups have been smaller this year because of the pandemic, and it’s starting to show. The latest storms have kicked up all kinds of junk and we’re going to tell you about an awesome incentive for people to get out there and pitch in. 

Guest: Yonatan Roling, Grade 10 student at Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School and YouthToSea member.

Chapter 7: That’s Rio Theatre owner Corinne Lea on the Lynda Steele Show here on CKNW.  She’s been vocal about the financial struggle for businesses around arts and culture, and what she feels is a lack of support.

Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor

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View From Victoria: 

A local look at politics from the Provincial capital.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and Global News reporter Richard Zussman join the show with their take on the day's headlines.

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