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FAQs about The Jon McComb Show:How many episodes does The Jon McComb Show have?The podcast currently has 5,712 episodes available.
November 14, 2017Full Episode: Beaver Killings, Union Money & AirBnB RegulationsTopics on the Show:Chapter 1:-Residents on South Pender Island are rallying behind the local beaver population after Parks Canada announced plans to euthanize the animals. The beavers have built dams that are threatening a human-made dam in a section of the Gulf Island National Park Reserve.Chapter 2:-Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore denies the newest claim of sexual misconduct against him. But reports from his home town say it was no secret that Moore pursued teenaged girls when he was in his 30s. CBS' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the story. Chapter 3:-The death toll from illicit drug overdoses reached 1,103 for the first nine months of this year, the coroners' service said. In 2016, 982 people fatally overdosed in British Columbia. The opioid fentanyl was detected in about 83 per cent of the deaths, representing a 147 per cent increase over the same period last year.Chapter 4:-B.C.'s big labour unions are making their case to complete the site C dam despite fierce opposition from some NDP quarters. Tom Sigurdson, head of the B.C. Building Trades Council says he wants to build the dam, but with more union workers. The Province newspaper's Michael Smyth is here with his take on the day's headlines. Chapter 5:- Tesla has a new product that they say will blow your mind ‘out of your skull’Chapter 6:-Vancouver city council is expected to vote tonight on a proposed bylaw to regulate short-term rentals like Airbnb. The new rules would require hosts to have a permit -- and would limit listings to people's principal residence.Chapter 7:-There was once a time Canadians were known as “peacekeepers.” But over the years, that image has faded. We now have only 30 Canadian peacekeepers stationed around the world.Chapter 8:-The fight against the fentanyl-fuelled opioid crisis is fast seeing the frontlines shift beyond the traditional places we associate with overdose deaths: the Downtown Eastside or Surrey’s Whalley Strip, and into the homes of people out of sight of the first responders who could save them.Chapter 9:-What should be done about fake election ads that target certain people during a campaign. Is it possible to pass regulation in order to stop 3rd parties from passing out these ads? ...more1h 3minPlay
November 14, 2017Canadian's As Peace KeepersThere was once a time Canadians were known as “peacekeepers.” But over the years, that image has faded. We now have only 30 Canadian peacekeepers stationed around the world....more7minPlay
November 13, 2017What's in The News with Gord MacDonaldThere is some stormy weather coming our way that could see power outages and Ferry cancellations. ...more6minPlay
November 13, 2017Niki Brings The News: Seattle vs VancouverWhy are foreign buyers being attracted to Seattle? ...more5minPlay
November 13, 2017View From Victoria: Don't Procrastinate on Marijuana LegislationThe ledgislature is off this week and consultations begin with indigenous groups on Site C in Peace River country. The marijuana legislation is also top of mind for those in the legislature. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines....more11minPlay
November 13, 2017Tech Report: Sports on SnapChatESPN is using snapchat to share sports headlines with their audience. Tim Dickert has the tech report....more4minPlay
November 13, 2017Deporting Out Of Canada Not An Easy TaskThe number of foreign citizens deported for security, crime, organized crime and international human rights abuses has dropped by about a third since 2014, according to Canada Border Services Agency figures. During that same period, the number awaiting deportation on those grounds has more than doubled to 1,164.Guest: Stewart Bell, Global News Investigative Journalist...more8minPlay
November 13, 2017Fighting A Rare Disease in BCOne month ago, UBC anthropology student Shantee Anaquod thought she had come down with the flu.Since then however, the 23-year-old has been in hospital, after she was diagnosed with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS).Guest: Jennifer Anaquod, Shantee’s mother...more18minPlay
November 13, 2017Full Episode: Windy Weather, Seattle vs Vancouver & Fighting a Rare DiseaseTopics on the Show:Chapter 1:-There is some stormy weather coming our way that could see power outages and Ferry cancellations.Chapter 2:-What does Seattle have that Vancouver doesn't? And why is it attracting foreign buyers to the city? Chapter 3:The ledgislature is off this week and consultations begin with indigenous groups on Site C in Peace River country. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.Chapter 4:-ESPN is using snapchat to share sports headlines with their audience. Tim Dickert has the tech report. Chapter 5:-The number of foreign citizens deported for security, crime, organized crime and international human rights abuses has dropped by about a third since 2014, according to Canada Border Services Agency figures. During that same period, the number awaiting deportation on those grounds has more than doubled to 1,164.Chapter 6:-On Friday, we told you the story of how a local organization is raising funds to replace missing headstones for war veterans. Within hours, enough money was donated by CKNW listeners to pay for the first headstone. Over the weekend, the fundraising goal has continued to increase as generous donations have continued to pour in.Chapter 7:-One month ago, UBC anthropology student Shantee Anaquod thought she had come down with the flu.Since then however, the 23-year-old has been in hospital, after she was diagnosed with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS)....more50minPlay
November 10, 2017What's in The News with Gord MacDonaldTweeting the wrong things in Zimbabwe could have some dire consequences as one journalist found out this week....more8minPlay
FAQs about The Jon McComb Show:How many episodes does The Jon McComb Show have?The podcast currently has 5,712 episodes available.