Chapter 1:

-The LRT vs Skytrain debate is centered in Surrey but Dean says Fleetwood hasn’t been consulted. He’s one of the few who believes that yes, LRT is the way to go! Why?

Chapter 2:

-Dr. Blasey Ford then told her version of events, starting with the house party she said the alleged assault occurred at. PLEASE NOTE: This testimony is very graphic and may be difficult for some people to hear.

Chapter 3:

-How often do you use your personal device? New findings from BC Hydro have found our obsession with smartphones has changed the way British Columbians use power at home!

Chapter 4:

-Vancouver could see its first ‘sex doll brothel’ open up in November. What kind of moral, social and ethical implications does this have? What does this mean for the future of the sex industry and does this normalise and pave the way for greater use of sex robots?

Nothing has happened yet with Wilkinson's challenge to Horgan for a PR debate. As expected, Horgan said yesterday he would debate Wilkinson "in the legislature." He also says he is "not ruling out" a debate.  The Province newspaper's Michael Smyth is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 1:

-US President Donald Trump asserted American sovereignty and the need for countries to pay for their own defence in his speech on Tuesday to the United Nations General Assembly.  The president also blasted the “ideology of globalism” in his speech, saying the U.S. will no longer “be taken advantage of.”

Chapter 2:

-Do you think Canada’s ‘system’ favours the rich and powerful? IPSOS has conducted fresh polling about populism and the political system, and it shows that a majority of Canadians would answer ‘yes’ to that question

Chapter 3:

-Did Canada miss a vital opportunity to show global leadership on drug regulation? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signed on to a US led declaration which essentially renews the ‘war on drugs’ during the UN General Assembly in New York this week.

Chapter 4:

-VIFF gets underway tomorrow and it will be the 37th year of the festival. We’re all familiar with VIFF, but what exactly happens at the festival and how can movie fans get involved?

It’s part 3 of the Back to School Series on Making Cents of the Markets. We start with a few things to be aware of with RESP's (Registered Educational Savings Plans).

Guest: Lori Pinkowski, Senior Vice President & Sr. Portfolio Mgr at Raymond James.

As John Horgan prepares to solve one problem, he might be creating another.  An announcement, expected today, will rein in maximum rent hikes to the rate of inflation but what will be the effect on low vacancy rate, shortage of rental housing and wanting developers to build more?  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 1:

-Are you okay with a life insurance company knowing *everything* about your personal health? American life insurance company John Hancock, owned by Canadian firm Manulife Financial corp., announced last week it’s taking the unusual step of rewarding customers with discounts or perks for logging their activity using a fitness tracker.

Chapter 2:

-The NDP’s rental housing taskforce has announced two recommendations it hopes will ease the financial pressure on tenants in BC. One is capping allowable rent increases in 2019 to 2.5% CPI, instead of the enormous 4.5% announced earlier this month.

Chapter 3:

-Canada has long-depended on looking south to boost its international trade and strengthen its influence in the world. But perhaps there’s a better option to the east… could some of Canada’s current woes be eased if we considered becoming a member state of the European Union?

Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson challenging premier John Horgan to a televised debate yesterday on the proportional representation referendum.  Horgan‘s office says they are considering Wilkinson challenge.  The Province newspaper's Michael Smyth is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 1:

-Today, as part of a series of stories focusing on the unhealthy lifestyles of many Canadians, we examine the question: “Why are Canadians unhealthy?”  We look at income inequality, and how low incomes can dictate poor life choices. We examine whether diets really help people lose and keep weight off. Do we need to redesign our neighbourhoods to promote more active lifestyles?

Chapter 2:

-The debate rages on. Surrey councillor and  mayoral candidate Bruce Hayne says he’d push the pause button on light rail if his party wins office, because the public hasn’t properly been consulted on the best transit options for Surrey. So what would he do with the $1.65 billion committed to LRT? He’d build Skytrain along the King George Boulevard to Newton.

Chapter 3:

-A joint investigation by the CBC/Toronto Star has uncovered what many people have believed for some time; that Ticketmaster has been aiding and abetting ticket brokers and sellers for years, making it harder for you to buy tickets.

Chapter 4:

-In a developing story, the US Deputy Attorney General is reportedly on his way out of the Trump administration, ‘expected to be fired’ according to Axios. Last week, there were reports Rosenstein made off-the-cuff comments about enacting the 25th amendment to remove Trump from office, remarks he denies making.

The Federal government plans to re-review the transmountain pipeline expansion.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 1:

-Today marks one year since the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force. What is CETA and how does it benefit you?! The federal government says over the past year, CETA, which is effectively a deal which allows European countries to trade more effectively with Canada, has benefited businesses both here and in the EU.

Chapter 2:

-We’ve reached out to Senator Larry Campbell’s office numerous time since Wednesday, when Sam Cooper revealed Campbell’s twin roles pose a potential conflict of interest. Do you think Campbell’s role with a powerful Senate finance committee clashes with his position on the board at Great Canadian Gaming?

Chapter 3:

-Just hours before a community open house, BC Housing has scrapped a plan for supportive housing for people with a history of homelessness in downtown Cloverdale. Earlier yesterday, mayoral candidate Tom Gill did an about-face, reversing his support for the proposal, saying it’s not in the right location. The move also met with significant pushback from other local politicians and community leaders.