Chapter 1: Some troubling details are now emerging about a failed partnership between Canadian and Chinese scientists working to develop a vaccine for COVID-19.   The partnership fell apart when the Chinese company failed to deliver samples for testing in Canada, but vaccines developed from the research were reportedly used on Chinese soldiers in November. 

Guest: Sam Cooper, Global News investigative journalist.

Chapter 2: Denmark has released their plans for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine when it’s delivered.  They’re hoping to administer doses before the end of the year as we continue to wait to find out when the vaccine will become available here in Canada. 

Guest: Shane Woodford, Freelancer in Denmark, former CKNW.

Chapter 3: Niki spoke to Sara Dubois-Philips, Executive Director of the CKNW Kids’ Fund, last night after the dust settled. Sara said this was an unusual Pledge Day for her as she answered phones all day (typically we have a large panel of volunteers). But she said that talking to the people who phoned in actually made the day more memorable for her: 

Guest: Niki Reitmayer - CKNW Mornings contributor

Chapter 4: TransLink is having IT issues that resulted in suspension of some forms of payment.  Global News Journalist Andrea MacPherson joins us with more.

Chapter 5: The economic statement from the federal government Monday dedicated billions in funding for businesses to extend wage and rent subsidies.  Federal Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough joins us to talk about how much this will cost and what’s available for the tourism and hospitality sectors. 

Guest:  Carla Qualtrough, federal minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion.

Chapter 6: It’s ‘Buy Local’ week and we want to make it easy for you to find local retailers to support.  We’re joined by Greg Holmes, Executive Director of the Shipyards District on the North Shore to talk about what they have for holiday shoppers right now. 

Guest: Greg Holmes, Executive Director of the Lower Lonsdale BIA.

Chapter 7: It was disappointing to see a number of churches in BC challenging health regulations and continuing to hold in-person services over the weekend.  But we want to highlight a faith community in Kamloops that has found a way to continue offering worship services and counselling

Guest: Jonny Strutt, lead pastor at Motion Church in Kamloops.

Chapter 8: It’s been incredible to see how some people have taken this pandemic and used it as an opportunity to help people around them.  Katlynn Carter is a mom in Chilliwack who is doing exactly that and she joins us to talk about it.

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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: It’s a big day in Ottawa where Chrystia Freeland will deliver the federal government’s fiscal update this afternoon. 

Guest: David Akin, Global News chief political correspondent.

Chapter 2: A team of UBC researchers have released a report showing that 102 species in the Fraser River estuary are at risk. They’re now calling for a big investment for the long term survival of these species.

Chapter 3: A Woman was saved from a house fire by her dog which reminded our Niki Reitmayer about a reality TV show where people compete against their dogs.

Chapter 4: More questions than answers when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines for Canadians.  Mercedes Stephenson spoke with intergovernmental relations minister Dominic LeBlanc about where Canada is in the international queue to get vaccines. 

Chapter 5: Working from home has meant some people are going outside less than they were before.  A local family doctor working with the BC Parks Foundation thinks the benefits of being outdoors are so significant that physicians should consider prescribing nature for people experiencing increased stress and anxiety.

Guest: Dr. Melissa Lem, PaRx founder.

Chapter 6: Cambridge Elementary in Surrey reopens today after an outbreak of COVID-19 shut them down for two weeks.  Meanwhile, Newton Elementary in Surrey will be closed for the next two weeks after an outbreak of their own was discovered last week.  Are parents comfortable sending their kids back to school?

Guest: Matt Westphal, Surrey Teachers Association President.

Chapter 7: At the start of the pandemic, with preschool and playgrounds closed, 5-year old Tristan Kennedy spent a lot of time at home. And through his window he would see people walking past his house everyday. With the help of his parents, he began writing jokes on a piece of paper and posting them at the end of his driveway to make passersby laugh. Once they had over 150 jokes, Tristan and his mom decided to create a book with the proceeds going to charity.

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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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