What's in The News with Gord MacDonald

The scandal surrounding high powered movie executive Harvey Weinstein continues with his wife saying she is leaving him and had no idea of his behaviours.

Guest: Chris Jancelewicz - Senior National Online Reporter, Entertainment for Global News.

The NDP campaigned and probably gained a lot of votes by talking about fixing the issues that surround housing affordability in Vancouver.  The news regarding Vancouver Real Estate seems to be never ending and it continued yesterday when Kathy Tomlinson reported that the Canada Revenue Agency had taken a developer to court to get information on people flipping condo pre-sales.

Have you or your family been affected by the real estate crisis… Forced to move or priced out etc? I would love to hear your story. Send me an email: [email protected]

The message is that BC is in fine shape as Finance Minister Carole James hits the road to talk to banks, investment firms and credit rating agencies.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Most evacuation orders have been lifted in southern California, as crews successfully battle a blaze that destroyed 14 buildings. Thousands of people were allowed to begin returning home last evening, a day after the blaze erupted in Orange County.

Guest: Steve Futterman - CBS Reporter

Todd Stone, Kamloops-South Thompson MLA and former transportation minister, will have to work hard to stand out among the seven other candidates vying for the role.

Guest: Todd Stone - MLA for Kamloops - South Thompson & Leadership Candidate for the BC Liberal Party

What are the big financial stories making headlines this week?  Our business analyst breaks down the top financial stories.

Guest: Robert Levy, CKNW Business Analayst

Sheeli De Silva says doctors sent her daughter home and recommended some Gravol after she came in with severe vomiting. Her 35-year-old daughter was born unable to speak due to brain damage, but De Silva says she also felt voiceless that day.

Guest: John Hua - Global BC Reporter

Topics on the Show:

Chapter 1:
-What's in The News with Gord MacDonald

Chapter 2:
-The scandal surrounding high powered movie executive Harvey Weinstein continues with his wife saying she is leaving him and had no idea of his behaviours.

Chapter 3:
-The NDP campaigned and probably gained a lot of votes by talking about fixing the issues that surround housing affordability in Vancouver.  The news regarding Vancouver Real Estate seems to be never ending and it continued yesterday when Kathy Tomlinson reported that the Canada Revenue Agency had taken a developer to court to get information on people flipping condo pre-sales.

Chapter 4:
-The message is that BC is in fine shape as Finance Minister Carole James hits the road to talk to banks, investment firms and credit rating agencies. 

Chapter 5:
-Most evacuation orders have been lifted in southern California, as crews successfully battle a blaze that destroyed 14 buildings.

Chapter 6:
-Todd Stone, Kamloops-South Thompson MLA and former transportation minister, will have to work hard to stand out among the seven other candidates vying for the role.

Chapter 7:
-What are the big financial stories making headlines this week?  Our business analyst breaks down the top financial stories.

Chapter 8:
-Sheeli De Silva says doctors sent her daughter home and recommended some Gravol after she came in with severe vomiting.

Are you sick of the political landscape in both the US and Canada?  How much of the news you hear is just political fluff and tactical political moves?