The head of one of Western Canada’s top live entertainment companies is blasting the City of Vancouver, after a planned two-day outdoor music festival, which had received preliminary approval from the elected park board, was shot down by staff.

Guest: Alvaro Prol - Founder, Co-Owner of Blueprint Media

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart almost became a victim of a dooring incident!

Guest: Richard Stewart - Mayor of Coquitlam 

Ottawa is set to decrease the number of temporary residents to 5% of the population over the next three years.

Guest: Richard Kurland - Immigration Lawyer and policy analyst in Vancouver 

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Is chopping trees down in Stanley Park necessary?

The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets!

Almost half of Canadians would prefer an elected Head of State.

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Researchers are finding that Fat people are marginalized, and so are their thin partners!

Guest: Cory Pedersen - Psychology Instructor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and lead researcher on the study

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Legendary CKNW reporter George Garrett has passed away.

Guest: John Daly - Former Global News Reporter and CKNW Host

Guest: Jon McComb - Former CKNW Host 

Criticism mounts over plans to clear one-third of Stanley Park’s trees.

Guest: Michael Caditz - Of the non-profit Stanley Park Preservation Society

BC's auditor general says two key government programs aimed at curbing the death toll from the toxic drug crisis were not "effectively implemented'' by the province's health and mental health and addictions ministries.

Guest: Michael Pickup - BC Auditor General

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Researchers at U-B-C say they may have identified a new population of open-ocean orcas.

Guest: Josh McInnes - Masters student in the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries

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Talking science with microbiologist Jason Tetro!

Despite heavy criticism, polls show the BC NDP are still the top choice ahead of the October election.

Getting ahead on this year's wildfire season!

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Getting ahead on this year's wildfire season!

Guest: John Vaillant - Author of Fire Weather: The Making Of A Beast 

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Surrey Families are calling on the BC Government to fund early learning program "Strong Start for Children", as its defunding threatens 25 locations that serve over 3,000 children.

Delta mayor George Harvie expresses frustration with the counterflow road work and the traffic issues its causing at the Massey Tunnel.

And Ian Tostenson joins the show to discuss the steady decline in alcohol consumption on St. Patrick's Day over the past 10 years.

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Should you have to scan your receipt to exit a grocery store?

Chrystia Freeland is touting an 'affordable' development renting 330-square-foot units for $1,600.

Vancouver is now one step closer to the launch of a shared E-scooter system!

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A recent BC Women’s Hospital study finds significant benefits of endometriosis surgery in reducing pain and enhancing quality of life for patients.

Guest: Dr. Catherine Allaire - Medical Director of the BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis

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