Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has shuffled his cabinet for the third time in three months following the resignations of two prominent members over his handling of the SNC-Lavalin affair.

Chilliwack school trustee Darrell Fergusen is doubling down on his comments about girls dress code, saying teachers shouldn’t be exposed to cleavage or provocative attire, because it’s a distraction, and they have a right to be able to do their jobs in peace without ‘harassment’.

Many Muslim Canadians may be feeling unsafe or vulnerable after the events in New Zealand.

Finally, Ottawa is taking action on money laundering introducing a new coordination and enforcement team to be announced in federal budget.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

The Auditor General Carol Bellringer put out a report on the problem of orphan wells left behind when companies just walk away  or go bankrupt. The Vancouver Suns Newspaper's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Winter is almost behind us so it’s time to spring up your nutritional habits!

Guest: Sheila Hamilton, owner and personal trainer at It’s Time Fitness Results

Birth tourism is an issue that sparks heated debate over whether the current system is being abused.  New research into Birthright Citizenship shows most Canadians, almost two-thirds, feel that in its current state, birthright tourism goes a little too far.

A secret report by FINTRAC says the agency is unable to reliably determine just how bad the money laundering problem is in this country...even after 20 years of analysis.  The estimates range between $5 to $40-billion dollars. Should Canadians be concerned about the flaws in our legislation, criminal courts and other authorities trying to make headway on the issue.

The war on drugs on the surface seems to be a thing of the past in Vancouver. Even before Marijuana legalization was put into place, the number of reported drug crimes was dropping.  However, it seems that on the streets, legal advocates and drug users are reporting a different story.

Did the New Democrats think they would fool everyone with the stunt they pulled yesterday?  The press release from the ministry of health announced a $9 million boost in funding for seniors residential care.  But no information on the government taking back privately run home support services for seniors from private operators.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

This is Making Cents of the Markets with Senior Vice President & Sr. Portfolio Mgr at Raymond James Lori Pinkowski.  As always if you have any questions you can contact her team directly at 604-915-LORI or visit pinkowski.ca.

“Crime Beat” is a new investigative podcast series hosted by Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt. She's been covering cases for over the past 20 years and knows her hometown by the crime scenes she's been to. Journey deep inside some of Canada’s most high-profile criminal cases. Each bi-weekly episode will take you inside the story to give you details you didn't hear on the news.  

Here’s a sneak peek from episode 2 of the series…. and while you’re listening, search and subscribe to “Crime Beat” for free at Curiouscast.ca or wherever you’re enjoying this podcast.

In BC, we hear a lot about gambling in association with money laundering and organized crime.  However, we don’t often hear much about problem gambling, and the impacts that gambling generally can have on your mental health.  We shed some light on the legal, but sometimes troubling side of gambling.

According to new research done by Research Co., 7 in 10 Canadians believe the “national economy will suffer if we can’t build resource projects.” The majority of Canadians also say they’re getting tired of nothing being built in the Country.  Is it time to stop talking and start building in Canada?

The block of Robson Street between Granville and Seymour Streets is home to one of the last single-storey commercial real estate properties in downtown Vancouver, but not for much longer.  The wood-and-brick building dates back to the turn of the last century and currently houses a bike shop, two restaurants, a picture framer and a cannabis store.

The public is invited to comment and make suggestions on plans to build five new BC ferries to replace ships on the mainland, island runs. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.