Chapter 1: Judy Anderson, a retired University of Manitoba professor, has been saving for her trip to space since 2010, when she first found out about billionaire Richard Branson’s plans to take people off the planet.

Guest: Judy Anderson, retired University of Manitoba professor.

Chapter 2: Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum was filled with joy last Friday as Prime Minister Trudeau announced the $1.3 billion dollar funding for the Surrey-Langley Skytrain Extension. However, is there more to the funding beyond the headline?

Guest: Jack Hundial, Surrey City Councillor.

Chapter 3: BC Hydro says it is working around the clock to restore a damaged submarine cable that delivers power to Vancouver Island in the wake of the province’s recent record heat wave.

Guest: Kevin Aquino, BC Hydro Spokesperson.

Chapter 4: After zero successful launches of presale condo projects in downtown Vancouver over the past three years, the only presale tower on the market saw 100 units sell in a two-day blitz in June.

Guest: Jon Stovell, President of Reliance Properties.

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