The Early Edition from CBC Radio British Columbia (Highlights)

After more than 35 years with Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, and nearly eight years as Fire Chief, John McKearney is retiring.

It's been nearly seven weeks since the closest election in B.C.'s history. This week the legislature returns. So what's next? Sonia Furstenau (Green Party), Mike Farthworth (NDP), and Sam Sullivan (Liberal) discuss the week ahead.

Medical responders, law enforcement, and those affected by the drug overdose crisis are meeting to come up with new solutions to deal with the deadly opioid epidemic. Hear Dr. Mark Tyndall, executive director of the BC Centre for Disease Control.

South Asian music is hugely popular in Vancouver, but even as the scene grows, women seem to be under-represented. Hear local hip hop artist Horsepowar with her thoughts.

Following the tragic fire in A 24-storey highrise in London, England. Hear Jonathan Gormick, spokesperson for Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, on fire safety in Vancouver.

Mercy for Animals has released another undercover video allegedly showing workers abusing chickens in Fraser Valley.

BarWatch's Curtis Robinson warns women that police are aware of two men are targeting women in bars along the Granville strip, and that unattended drinks will be disposed of for patrons' safety.

Former FBI director James Comey has given his long-awaited testimony before the Senate intelligence committee. We reconvene our U.S. panel to get their perspective.

The federal government announced yesterday that annual defence spending will increase approximately 70 per cent over the next decade. We speak with Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan on how that money will be spent.

What is the 'point-of-no-return' for the Site C dam? The political leaders of BC don't agree. We ask former chair of the Joint Review Panel, Harry Swain, for his take.