Is It Offensive? Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister gave a speech in which he thanked the chair of the Chamber of Commerce for wearing high heels. He said it was just an “awkward joke” because he is so tall. However, people are now calling for an apology.

The Site C decision is coming down at any moment, some are betting on Monday, and there is a lot of speculation that Site C will move forward.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Why you might want to think twice about Wi-Fi connected toys.

A bombshell court decision to stay charges against notorious gangster Jamie Bacon has many people shocked and confused.

Guest: Ian Mulgrew, Vancouver Sun Reporter

Discussing Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister gave a speech in which he thanked the chair of the Chamber of Commerce for wearing high heels. He said it was just an “awkward joke” because he is so tall. However, people are now calling for an apology.

Fed up seeing the misery of the homeless living in tents along the Whalley strip in Surrey, a nearby business owner says it's time to take drastic action. CKNW's Janet Brown reports.

What has traditionally been a safe Conservative seat was much closer than usual in the last federal election, with the Liberal candidate losing by only 1500 votes. Conservative candidate Diane Watts prevailed in 2015, but stepped down to run for the leadership of the Provincial Liberals.

Guest: Jonathan Silveira, NDP candidate

Topics on the Show:

Chapter 1:

-Authorities are warning about hazards with giving pot products to their pets.  While medical cannabis may be working for some humans, not enough research has been done on pot and pets.

Chapter 2:

-Yesterday we spoke with Chris Daniels from King 5 in Seattle. He has been following the Seattle arena deal for more than a decade. Here’s what he had to say yesterday about the potential for an NHL team to come to Seattle.  Well not even a day later, the NHL board of governors has approved expansion to Seattle. The price tag: $650 Million dollars.

Chapter 3:

-Hundreds of Palestinian protesters are clashing with Israeli security forces in the West Bank cities of Hebron, Bethlehem and Ramallah after Friday midday prayers, in a show of rage over the Trump administration's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Chapter 4:

-Is It Offensive? Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister gave a speech in which he thanked the chair of the Chamber of Commerce for wearing high heels. He said it was just an “awkward joke” because he is so tall. However, people are now calling for an apology.

Chapter 5:

-The Site C decision is coming down at any moment, some are betting on Monday, and there is a lot of speculation that Site C will move forward.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

 Chapter 6:

-Why you might want to think twice about Wi-Fi connected toys.

Chapter 7:

- A bombshell court decision to stay charges against notorious gangster Jamie Bacon has many people shocked and confused.

Chapter 8:

-Discussing Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister gave a speech in which he thanked the chair of the Chamber of Commerce for wearing high heels. He said it was just an “awkward joke” because he is so tall. However, people are now calling for an apology.

Chapter 9:

- Fed up seeing the misery of the homeless living in tents along the Whalley strip in Surrey, a nearby business owner says it's time to take drastic action. CKNW's Janet Brown reports.

Chapter 10:

- What has traditionally been a safe Conservative seat was much closer than usual in the last federal election, with the Liberal candidate losing by only 1500 votes. Conservative candidate Diane Watts prevailed in 2015, but stepped down to run for the leadership of the Provincial Liberals.

To start the show this morning, Jon and Gord talk Viagra, Screaming and Vomiting, and how to stay safe on the icy roads.