Chapter 1: Who doesn’t love a bit of crime and intrigue? 

We don’t typically learn about the covert operations behind major news stories until years later, but the backstory is often even more interesting. 

Stephen Metelsky lectures on organized crime at Queen’s University and teachers criminal psychology at Mohawk College. He’s just released a new book titled Undercover: Stories from the underworld of law enforcement and he joins us to talk about some of those stories this morning. 

GUEST: Stephen Metelsky, Queen’s University Lecturer on organized crime and Criminal Psychology Professor at Mohawk College

Chapter 2: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, dead at 99  

The big news this morning, Prince Philip - Duke of Edinburgh has died at age 99.

GUEST:  Redmond Shannon, Global News European Correspondent

Chapter 3: Over 50% of British Columbians are $200 per month away from financial insolvency

It can be difficult to measure the exact impact the pandemic is having on people’s personal finances, but the MNP Consumer Debt Index is one useful metric we can look at. 

They just released their findings for the most recent quarter and it found that half of British Columbians are just $200 a month away from insolvency. 

GUEST: Linda Paul, licensed insolvency trustee with MNP Ltd in the Lower Mainland

Chapter 4: Some Vancouver Island businesses shutting down voluntarily 

We know we aren’t supposed to travel right now, but there aren’t actually any laws in place that prevent people from travelling outside their community. 

It’s actually gotten so bad on the islands that some businesses are closing their doors rather than deal with visitors. 

GUEST: Gail Noonan, owner of Books on Mayne

Chapter 5: Teachers' union calls for Fraser Health K-3 mask mandate

Teachers unions in the Fraser Health Region have signed a letter calling on health officials to take even more action to prevent transmission in schools. 

More aggressive health measures were introduced by the province last week but these groups feel they still don’t go far enough in light of the continued increase in daily case figures. 

GUEST: Jennifer Brooks, President of the Abbotsford Teachers’ Union

Chapter 6: March Labour Force Survey 

Millions in support for businesses impacted by recent health orders were announced yesterday, and the latest jobs numbers were just released a few hours ago. 

GUEST: Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation

Chapter 7: Preparing for spring around the house

Segment sponsored by DeWalt tools.

GUEST: Carson Arthur, Outdoor design and lifestyle expert

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