MSP premiums have been cut by 50% as of January 1st, 2018.  The government says this is an important step toward improving fairness and affordability for all British Columbians.  But will this cut really help?

Guest: Mike Bernier, B.C Liberals Health Critic

Guest: Kris Sims, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation

A Vancouver firefighter is in hospital this morning after getting hurt during a call on the Downtown Eastside.  Early Tuesday morning a call came in about a fire in a vacant building at Main and Hastings streets — the second fire call at that location in only 24 hours.

Guest: Global BC reporter Jordan Armstrong

Are you in a situation where you own your home but are struggling with the increasing cost of living?

Guest: Michelle Crowley, Family Services of Greater Vancouver

With the pay gap between workers and CEO's continues to be a big issue around the world, we check in on just how much more money Canadian CEO's make compared to their workforce.

Guest: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives research associate Hugh McKenzie

Chapter 1:

-It was a cold, cold start to the New Year and a couple of polar bear swims across the country had to be cancelled due to freezing conditions.  Also locally, because of weather, there are still people without power who are struggling to cope.

Chapter 2:

-The pilot of a seaplane that crashed off the coast of New South Wales in Australia on New Year’s Eve has now been identified as a B.C. man.  Gareth Morgan, 44, was killed along with the other five people on board.

Chapter 3:

-Why are some people disputing the legitimacy of the status of BC’s first baby of the new year?

Chapter 4:

-There are some issues that have "flown under the radar" in 2017, but are set to erupt as major political flashpoints in 2018.  The Province newspaper's Michael Smyth is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 5:

-MSP premiums have been cut by 50% as of January 1st, 2018.  The government says this is an important step toward improving fairness and affordability for all British Columbians.  But will this cut really help?

Chapter 6:

-A Vancouver firefighter is in hospital this morning after getting hurt during a call on the Downtown Eastside.  Early Tuesday morning a call came in about a fire in a vacant building at Main and Hastings streets, the second fire call at that location in only 24 hours.

Chapter 7:

- Are you in a situation where you own your home but are struggling with the increasing cost of living?

Chapter 8:

-With the pay gap between workers and CEO's continues to be a big issue around the world, we check in on just how much more money Canadian CEO's make compared to their workforce

As the year comes to a close we look back at some of the biggest stories of the year.  What impacted BC the most, and what were people talking about during 2017.

The deadliest fire in New York City in 27 years ripped through a five-story apartment building Thursday night, one block west of the famous Bronx Zoo.  CBS' reports.

It's been a wild year in BC Politics.  The Province newspaper's Michael Smyth is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Year In Review: Vancouver’s Housing Situation - and what will it look like in 2018

Guest Steve Saretsky - Realtor at Sutton Group-West Coast Realty

We've seen a lot of change in communities in Vancouver over the past year and chinatown has been at the centre of efforts to preserve the heritage of area.

Guest: Melody Ma - Vancouver-based web developer, housing activist and commentator