We talk a lot about real estate and the high cost of property in Vancouver, but what often gets less news coverage is the ALR and how the speculation market is seeing the ALR value's go up and up.  Could we get to a point where there is no agricultural land in the lower mainland... and what does that mean for food security?

Guest: Andrew Weaver - BC Green Party Leader

You can discern the safety of Canadian cities in numerous ways.  Consult with Statistics Canada, and the agency will show you the country’s highest and lowest police-reported crime rates.  Or you can ask the people who live in those cities about how safe they feel, and you’ll see a different ranking entirely.

Guest: Quito Maggi - President and CEO of Mainstreet Research

Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner has announced a number of initiatives to tackle gun violence and gangs in her city.

Guest: Janet Brown - CKNW Reporter

Topics on the Show:

-Is the President unfit mentally to hold office? That is question being asked after his rantings at a campaign rally in Phoenix Arizona last night.

-We talk a lot about real estate and the high cost of property in Vancouver, but what often gets less news coverage is the ALR and how the speculation market is seeing the ALR value's go up and up.  Could we get to a point where there is no agricultural land in the lower mainland... and what does that mean for food security?

-Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner has announced a number of initiatives to tackle gun violence and gangs in her city.

Dimitri Martin joins the JMS to talk about his new show.

Guest: Demetri Martin - writer/comedian

Topics on the Show:

-When marijuana is legalized in 2018, how to Canadian politicans cut out the black market?  Or is the black market just something we'll always be dealing with when it comes to drugs.

-The hunt is on for a new BC Liberal Leader.

It was a good day for an Eclipse yesterday and the feeling of joy and comrodery was abound in Vancouver.

Gene Simmons has spoken publicly for the first time after his embarrassing attempt to trademark the “rock” hand gesture

Today is the 95th anniversary of the death of Michael Collins. Perhaps you’ve seen the well-known film about his life starring Liam Neeson? Niki visited his grave just last week and has some interesting stories about the odd things that happen at his final resting place (and no, these aren’t ghost stories)!

The race to replace Christy Clark as B.C. Liberal leader is on.  Former Liberal finance minister Carole Taylor says she WON'T seek the job.  This is shaping up  to be a wide-open race. The rules of the leadership contest will be crucial and could determine if any candidate gets an advantage.  The Province newspaper's Michael Smyth is here with his take on the day's headlines.

There is a new app that allows you to incorporate sound fx in to your children's bedtime reading.