Ottawa has announced a modest measure to help curb the opioid crisis in Canada. But do such measures really make an addict stop, and think?

Guest: Petra Shulz - Harm reduction advocate who had lost her son.

Dr Tom Davidoff has always been outspoken on housing density and taxation, and now he’s raised the ire of homeowners who will be hit with the tax on properties worth over $3M. Years ago, Davidoff and a group of academics proposed the BC Housing Affordability Fund, calling for a 1.5% property surcharge and giving the revenue to Canadian tax filers.

It's May the 4th, but the force definitely was not with the Toronto Raptors last night, as they got blown out by the Cavaliers.

Starbucks has decided to close all stores across Canada on June 11th, to provide their staff additional training.

Also, Trump shares his love of firearms with the NRA, and New Zealand is trying their hardest to get on the map.

As the Province still seems incapable of bringing ride-sharing legally to those who need it, a recent survey shows some predictable stats about who uses cabs, and who would rather be using Uber.

Guest: Shachi Kurl, Angus Reid Executive Director

Coming on the heels of the incident at a Starbucks in America, Starbucks has announced a day in the States and in Canada that they will close to do special training on how to treat people of all backgrounds.

Canadian journalist Giselle Portenier produced a documentary about “The Bravest Girls In The World”, entitled In The Name Of Your Daughter; about girls in Somalia who are pushed into the horrific practice of female genital mutilation. The custom is imposed on women and girls by their families for ‘sexual control’.

Chapter 1:

Who still uses analog clocks? Also, a volcano in Hawaii decided to wake up, unexpectedly.

Chapter 2:

A fresh Angus Reid Survey out today has found 39% of Canadians prefer to call a cab, rather than an Uber (29%). Half of millenial men (49%) and 43% of millenial women would rather order an Uber than a taxi.

Chapter 3:

Is the school tax really about making those who can afford it, pay more? Or is there more going on? Is this a left-wing ideology to squeeze the wealthy? Well, the money goes into general revenues, so how will this influence housing affordability? The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 4:

The Aga Khan will be in Vancouver this weekend as part of his Diamond Jubilee, celebrating 60 years as spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims. The celebration will bring together the muslim population of Vancouver for a celebration of His Highness the Aga Khan, and also a celebration of the fastest growing religion in the world.

Chapter 5:

Dr Tom Davidoff has always been outspoken on housing density and taxation, and now he’s raised the ire of homeowners who will be hit with the tax on properties worth over $3M. Years ago, Davidoff and a group of academics proposed the BC Housing Affordability Fund, calling for a 1.5% property surcharge and giving the revenue to Canadian tax filers.

Chapter 6:

Ottawa has announced a modest measure to help curb the opioid crisis in Canada. But do such measures really make an addict stop, and think?

Chapter 7:

Dr Tom Davidoff joins the show to discuss the ire drawn towards him in the wake of the school tax.

Chapter 8:

It's May the 4th, but the force definitely was not with the Toronto Raptors last night, as they got blown out by the Cavaliers.

Chapter 9:

Starbucks has decided to close all stores across Canada on June 11th, to provide their staff additional training.

Also, Trump shares his love of firearms with the NRA, and New Zealand is trying their hardest to get on the map

Chapter 10:

As the Province still seems incapable of bringing ride-sharing legally to those who need it, a recent survey shows some predictable stats about who uses cabs, and who would rather be using Uber.

Chapter 11:

Coming on the heels of the incident at a Starbucks in America, Starbucks has announced a day in the States and in Canada that they will close to do special training on how to treat people of all backgrounds.

Chapter 12: 

Canadian journalist Giselle Portenier produced a documentary about “The Bravest Girls In The World”, entitled In The Name Of Your Daughter; about girls in Somalia who are pushed into the horrific practice of female genital mutilation. The custom is imposed on women and girls by their families for ‘sexual control’.

The data mining firm hired by Facebook to infiltrate the data of tens of millions of people and using it to profile voters in the US election and beyond, has gone bankrupt. Yet, it seems like they're already back in business under a new guise.

Dozens of nurses will descend on Vancouver Art Gallery this afternoon - demanding to be included in PTSD legislation. They also want the NDP to protect them against violence in hospitals. The BC Nurses’ Union says up to 500 nurses will take part in today’s rally.

Guest: Christine Sorensen, BC Nurses Union President