Chapter 1: Troubling news out of Europe when it comes to their new cases of COVID-19, and France seems particularly hard hit.  We’re connecting with Global News European Bureau Chief Crystal Goomansingh for more.

Chapter 2: Global News is reporting there are still fewer than 3 million people who have downloaded the COVID alert app. 

Guest: Denis Gagnon, President of BCSI Investigations.

Chapter 3: Niki has been trying to get more exercise lately. Her friend who is living with her is crazy about working out. It’s also inspiring to hear the story of an 88-year old Langley man who just completed a (virtual) walk around the world.

Chapter 4: Every Monday it’s a bit nerve-wracking waiting for the 3 p.m. update from Dr. Bonnie Henry when we get data from three days worth of new cases.  Some cautious optimism Friday after just 98 new cases were announced, compared with 148 the day before.  South of the border...four states just reported record increases.

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent.

Chapter 5: There has been an open letter penned to the premier, calling for a halt to construction at Site C.  It’s signed by First Nation leaders, environmentalists and the former president and CEO of BC Hydro Marc Eliesen who joins us now to talk about why they oppose the project moving forward. 

Guest:  Marc Eliesen, former President and CEO of BC Hydro

Chapter 6: Very exciting news late last week - another baby orca was born in J pod, and researchers were actually there at the time. 

Guest: Kelley Balcomb-Bartok, Communications Director with the Pacific Whale Watch Association.

Chapter 7: The Canada Emergency Revenue Benefit was a boon for millions who had jobs impacted by the pandemic, but what happens to them now that it has ended?  Some people will be switched to EI, others will get moved to brand new programs that are still getting tweaked.

Guest: David Macdonald, Senior Ottawa Economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

Chapter 8: You are probably familiar with the important role that bees play in our environment. The City of Delta has officially been named a Bee City thanks to their efforts to protect and attract these helpful pollinators.  Our Niki Reitmayer spoke to Mel Cheeseman, Director of Corporate Services for the City of Delta

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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: Canada is known for being a northern country but the average person doesn’t put much thought into what happens once you get past Whistler.  What we need to remember however is countries like Russia and China see opportunity way up there. 

Guest: Matthew Fisher, military journalist and Global News Commentator.

Chapter 2: Almost 150 cases of COVID announced yesterday in BC after we’d managed to stay in double digits for a few days.  The rest of the provinces are seeing similar trends, and now European health officials are sounding the alarm too. 

Guest: Shane Woodford, Freelancer in Denmark, former CKNW

Chapter 3: Did you hear about the guy in West Vancouver who was fined $2,300 for breaking COVID rules by throwing a houseparty?

Guest: Niki Reitmayer, CKNW Mornings contributor

Chapter 4: Cars will be allowed through Stanley Park and cyclists will be able to ride on the seawall again starting tomorrow.  This comes after months of altered conditions in the park, commissioner John Coupar joins us with more. 

Guest: John Coupar, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner.

Chapter 5: Faster testing, a national long term care strategy, national child care considerations, and a long list of other promises from the federal government in the throne speech and the address to Canadians from the prime minister. 

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

Chapter 6: A new study suggests people who enjoy horror movies, might be coping with the pandemic better!  The research is out of the University of Chicago and PHD student Coltan Scrivner is the lead author.  

Guest: Coltan Scrivner, PhD student in the Department of Comparative Human Development at The University of Chicago

Chapter 7: The pandemic isn’t stopping one of the best charity events of the year from going ahead.  Marc Burchell is the national organizer of the Canadian Walk For Veterans and he joins me this morning to talk about how the pandemic has actually helped expand the event.

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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: The Liberals kept touting the Throne Speech as an ambitious plan for the country - did it live up to the billing?

Guest: Mike Le Couteur, Global National Parliamentary Correspondent.

Chapter 2: The Vancouver International Film Festival might look a lot different this year but there’s plenty to check out and a few different ways to do it. 

Guest: Curtis Woloschuk, Associate Director of Programming with the VIFF.

Chapter 3: Expect some more stormy weather today.

Guest: Niki Reitmayer - CKNW Mornings contributor

Chapter 4: We know a lot of salmon populations are in trouble but I want to talk about some new research that’s showing how critical they are to their ecosystem as well. 

Guest: Colin Bailey, SFU PHD candidate.

Chapter 5: School transmission notification and testing capacity

Guest: Dr. Patricia Daly, Chief Medical Health Officer for Vancouver Coastal Health.

Chapter 6: We found out recently that the whale J35 had given birth, and now we know from some new images that were captured that her calf is a baby boy! Our Niki Reitmayer had a chance to speak to Kelley Balcomb-Bartok, Communications Director for the Pacific Whale Watch Association.

Chapter 7: So much to talk about from Ottawa yesterday.  Between the throne speech and a direct address from Justin Trudeau we got a sense of what the federal government sees as the path to recovery from the pandemic. 

Guest: Blake Richards, Conservative Whip, Banff-Airdrie MP

Chapter 8: Whether you’re an avid reader or you’re interested in writing, there’s a bunch of events you can check out on their online schedule.

Guest: Emma Hansen, author of Still: A Memoir of Love, Loss ,and Motherhood.

Chapter 9: If you’re working from home, you might have felt the urge to spruce things up a bit. Well there’s a new company that actually helps you find the best plant for your space, and you can get it delivered!

Guest: Kevin Tholenaars, Co-Founder and President of Plantsome North America.

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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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