A prominant, self made millionaire is now at the centre of an investigation into fraud after promising riches and entry into Canada...at a price. Mr. Oei is accused of pocketing nearly $6 million from investors who believed their dollars would help them secure permanantresidency in Canada.

Guest: Dan Levin - Canadian correspondent for The New York Times

Don’t be surprised if you see a lot of blue lights around Metro Vancouver this weekend. Many businesses, including BC Place, will be lit of blue in honour of Constable John Davidson.

Is the NDP going back on another campaign pledge? Premier John Horgan is now saying that $10 a day provincial child care plan is dependent on federal funding which he lobbied the PM for those dollars on Thursday. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines

Tesla has unveiled it's first electric semi-tractor trailer truck. Is this the first step in changing the trucking industry? John O'Dowd has the tech report.

While UBC student Shantee Anaquod and her family fight for coverage for her medical needs, another young life is struggling with this rare disease. At just a few weeks old, Harbour is believed to be the youngest person with aHUS that doctors know of. The baby boy’s story emerges around the same time that UBC student Shantee Anaquod, who also has aHUS, and her family fight to have her medical needs covered.

Guest: Michelle Van Dolder - Aunt of Harbour Justus Reimer

A funeral will be held for Constable John Davidson on Sunday at the Abbotsford Centre.

As Marijuana legalization looms in the future, how are each of the provinces setting up there legislation and regulation? Are there any concerns for BC's way of tackling marijuana laws?

Guest: Kirk Tousaw - Vancouver lawyer and cannabis advocate

CKNW's Back on the Beat comes at you Saturday's and host John Daly is here to break down the stories he's chasing this weekend.

Topics on the Show:

Chapter 1:
-President Trump goes after Senator Al Franken but wont make a statement about Republican candidate Roy Moore over sexual assault allegations. Also Tesla, and Elon Musk have unveiled a new Semi Truck that could be ready and on the road by 2019.

Chapter 2:
-B.C.’s NDP government is holding off on making any announcements that might make owning a home a little easier in the province. Premier John Horgan said supply and a comprehensive response are needed to ease the real estate market.

Chapter 3:
-A prominant, self made millionaire is now at the centre of an investigation into fraud after promising riches and entry into Canada...at a price. Mr. Oei is accused of pocketing nearly $6 million from investors who believed their dollars would help them secure permanant residency in Canada.

Chapter 4:
-Don’t be surprised if you see a lot of blue lights around Metro Vancouver this weekend. Many businesses, including BC Place, will be lit of blue in honour of Constable John Davidson.

Chapter 5:
-Is the NDP going back on another campaign pledge? Premier John Horgan is now saying that $10 a day provincial child care plan is dependent on federal funding which he lobbied the PM for those dollars on Thursday. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 6:
-Tesla has unveiled it's first electric semi-tractor trailer truck. Is this the first step in changing the trucking industry? John O'Dowd has the tech report.

Chapter 7:
-While UBC student Shantee Anaquod and her family fight for coverage for her medical needs, another young life is struggling with this disease. At just a few weeks old, Harbour is believed to be the youngest person with aHUS that doctors know of. The baby boy’s story emerges around the same time that UBC student Shantee Anaquod, who also has aHUS, and her family fight to have her medical needs covered.

Chapter 8:
-A funeral will be held for Constable John Davidson on Sunday at the Abbotsford Centre.

Chapter 9:
-As Marijuana legalization looms in the future, how are each of the provinces setting up there legislation and regulation? Are there any concerns for BC's way of tackling marijuana laws?

Chapter 10:
-CKNW's Back on the Beat comes at you Saturday's and host John Daly is here to break down the stories he's chasing this weekend.