The Trudeau government has announced it will buy the Kinder Morgan pipeline and all related infrastructure for $4.5 billion. Trudeau held an emergency meeting with Notley and Horgan this morning. Finance Minister Bill Morneau made the announcement this morning, saying ‘investing’ in the pipeline is very important for Canada’s national interests.  The Province newspaper's Michael Smyth is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 1:

-Beware of SPAM!  There have been recalls on the canned meat after shards of metal were found in some tins.

Chapter 2:

-Yesterday, hundreds of concerned residents packed a park to voice their opposition to the controversial school tax on homes worth over $3 million. It preceded a much anticipated town hall meeting where residents got a chance to grill the Member for Point Grey David Eby about the tax, which imposes a 0.2% levy on the portion of a home’s value over $3 million.

Chapter 3:

-It’s been a week since the royal wedding so I know you’re dying for more details on what’s next for the happy couple. Turns out Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be honeymooning in the Alberta Rockies!

Chapter 4:

-BC small and medium size businesses are responding to the potential impact of a new payroll tax that is set to replace MSP premiums.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 5:

-Yesterday, hundreds of concerned residents packed a park to voice their opposition to the controversial school tax on homes worth over $3 million. It preceded a much anticipated town hall meeting where residents got a chance to grill the Member for Point Grey David Eby about the tax, which imposes a 0.2% levy on the portion of a home’s value over $3 million.

Chapter 6:

-What is the security threat posed and economic cost posed by Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei’s desire for Canadian intellectual property? An investigation by the Globe & Mail has found Huawei has made significant inroads in Canada, establishing a vast network of contacts and connections at Canadian universities, including UBC, to create a steady flow of intellectual property. Professors have transferred full intellectual property rights to Huawei in 40 instances.

Chapter 7:

-There are 2 remarkable happenings going on in the sports world.  One of the events is the LA Golden Knights being in the Stanley Cup Finals & the other is Lebron James.

Chapter 8:

-Canadian researchers have made a breakthrough in a world first clinical trial; discovering that the unlikely combination of erectile dysfunction drugs and the flu shot could stem the spread of cancer cells to other organs.

Chapter 9:

-The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has released a survey this morning which has found 75% of BC small businesses will be impacted by the tax. 28% say they expect to reduce employee benefits because of the tax, which they say will impose an increased cost to their business. 24% expect to reduce staff numbers.

The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has released a survey this morning which has found 75% of BC small businesses will be impacted by the tax. 28% say they expect to reduce employee benefits because of the tax, which they say will impose an increased cost to their business. 24% expect to reduce staff numbers.

Guests: Greater Vancouver Board of Trade CEO Iain Black & Independent Contractors & Business Association’s Jordan Bateman

Canadian researchers have made a breakthrough in a world first clinical trial; discovering that the unlikely combination of erectile dysfunction drugs and the flu shot could stem the spread of cancer cells to other organs.

Guest: urgical oncologist & scientist Dr Rebecca Auor, University of Ottawa

Yesterday, hundreds of concerned residents packed a park to voice their opposition to the controversial school tax on homes worth over $3 million. It preceded a much anticipated town hall meeting where residents got a chance to grill the Member for Point Grey David Eby about the tax, which imposes a 0.2% levy on the portion of a home’s value over $3 million.

Guest: Member for Point Grey David Eby

What is the security threat posed and economic cost posed by Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei’s desire for Canadian intellectual property? An investigation by the Globe & Mail has found Huawei has made significant inroads in Canada, establishing a vast network of contacts and connections at Canadian universities, including UBC, to create a steady flow of intellectual property. Professors have transferred full intellectual property rights to Huawei in 40 instances.

Guest: CEO of the ICEN Group and former Assistant Director of Operations at Canadian Security Intelligence Service Andy Ellis

There are 2 remarkable happenings going on in the sports world. One of the events is the LA Golden Knights being in the Stanley Cup Finals & the other is Lebron James.

Beware of SPAM!  There have been recalls on the canned meat after shards of metal were found in some tins.

Yesterday, hundreds of concerned residents packed a park to voice their opposition to the controversial school tax on homes worth over $3 million. It preceded a much anticipated town hall meeting where residents got a chance to grill the Member for Point Grey David Eby about the tax, which imposes a 0.2% levy on the portion of a home’s value over $3 million.

It’s been a week since the royal wedding so I know you’re dying for more details on what’s next for the happy couple. Turns out Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be honeymooning in the Alberta Rockies!