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 tragedy in Nova Scotia continues to grip the country as the death toll increased again yesterday. 

Guest: Sarah Ritchie, Global News Anchor and Reporter in Halifax.

Chapter 2: We’ve seen a very encouraging trend in the number of transmissions of COVID-19 in BC, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has said that BC is three weeks ahead of them when it comes to flattening the curve.  Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is now saying we could see some social distancing measures relaxed in mid-May.

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

Chapter 3: It’s been well over a month since many hair salons closed their doors due to the pandemic. Have you been brave enough yet to try to cut your own hair? Sara Rose is a hairstylist with Brush Salon in East Vancouver. She spoke to our Niki Reitmayer to get some tips for men and women who are hoping to cut their hair at home.

Chapter 4: Warnings and evacuations are being issued as flooding is starting to impact the village of Cache Creek.

Guest:  Wendy Coomber, Village of Cache Creek spokesperson

Chapter 5: BC is Preparing to test select groups of people for coronavirus antibodies.

Guest:  Dr. Horacio Bach, UBC Adjunct Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases

Chapter 6: Getting outdoors can make physical distancing difficult, but we’ve heard repeatedly how important it is to get out of the house and exercise.  Vancouver city councillor Lisa Dominato is one of the voices calling for more action when it comes to creating space outdoors where people can practice physical distancing.

Guest: Lisa Dominato, Vancouver City Councillor

Chapter 7: Around Vancouver, 250 EVO cars will be dedicated to frontline healthcare workers. 

Guest: Eric Hopkins, CEO of BCAA.

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Making Cents of the Market:

This is Making Cents of the Markets with Senior Vice President & Sr. Portfolio Mgr at Raymond James Lori Pinkowski. As always if you have any questions you can contact her team directly at 604-915-LORI or visit 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: Nova Scotia update.

Guest: Sarah Ritchie, Global News reporter

Chapter 2: Something bizarre happened on the markets yesterday when the price of oil actually went into the negative. 

Guest: Derek DeCloet, Managing Editor at Bloomberg Canada.

Chapter 3: Heading into the summer should be a profitable time for BC companies that rely on tourism but owner/operator of Tally Ho Carriage Operators in Victoria said they are preparing for 12 months of little to no income.

Guest: Donna Freelander,owner/operator of TallyHo Carriage Operators in Victoria

Chapter 4: The House back in session.

Guest: Abigail Bimman, Global National Ottawa Correspondent.

Chapter 5: The community of Alert Bay has declared a local state of emergency and is now observing a curfew in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  Last week Mayor Dennis Buchanan said he had contracted the virus himself.

Guest: Dennis Buchanan, Alert Bay Mayor

Chapter 6: What are the Provincial priorities when it comes to addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Guest: John Horgan, Premier of BC

Chapter 7: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp rolls back measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent

Chapter 8: The head of the Emergency Department for St. Paul’s and Mount Saint Joseph Hospital is concerned that people may be avoiding the emergency department because of COVID-19.

Guest: Dr. Dan Kalla, head of the Emergency Department for St. Paul’s and Mount Saint Joseph Hospitals.

Chapter 9: A local mining firm has launched a local fund to support charities in Vancouver. 

Guest: Randy Smallwood, President and CEO with Wheaton Precious Metals.

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