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- A surgeon opens up about his mental health challenges - a must listen episode!
Dr. Sanjiv Gandhi is a Vancouver-based pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, clinical professor of surgery at the University of British Columbia, and former chief of pediatric cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at BC Children’s Hospital.
He speaks candidly with Rob about his new book Brave Cuts: A Heart Surgeon’s Journey through Purpose, Pain, Conviction, and Healing.
Published this year, it is a memoir about his career as a pediatric cardiac surgeon, personal losses, and the convictions that led him into public advocacy. His openness to speak boldly about his own mental heath and the high rates of suicide within his profession is both jarring and necessary as we get a behind the curtain look into an industry that has very little forgiveness for mental challenges.
Runs 18m 14s. Aired November 7, 2026.
19 min - How a simple time change can actually affect your health!
Dr. Florian Storch from McGill University speak with Rob about the many subtle (and not so subtle) challenges a simple time change can put on your health!
Runs 8m 15s. Aired November 7, 2026.
9 min - What does the newly released 2026 Canadian Budget mean for your household?
Dr. Samuel Roscoe, Assistant Professor of Teaching & Business Education from the University of British Columbia joins Rob to break down the Canada 2026 budget and how it will affect your pocket book.
Runs 9m 45s. Aired November 7, 2026.
10 min - Did the Bank of Canada's recent rake hike put even more pressure on our housing market?
Ross McCredie, CEO and Chairman with Sutton Group brings his years of experience to the show to help Rob break down just where we are as the housing market adjusts to the new banking rates and looks ahead to 2027.
Runs 11m 15s. Aired November 7, 2026.
12 min - Salvation Army presents fresh data suggesting there's a challenging road ahead for many
Tamara Randlesome with The Salvation Army in Vancouver joins Rob to talk about the challenges facing many help centres across the country and provides new data suggesting more Canadians than ever are having to make some pretty unfortunate decisions surrounding when they can eat.
Runs 9m 45s. Aired November 7, 2026.
10 min - Do you spend Sunday dreading about your job on Monday?
Tara Parry with Robert Half joins Rob to talk about some of the ways to can turn your fear of going back to work on Monday into something more positive and hopeful. Some great negotiating tips here as well as some reality checks. Runs 11m 38s. Aired Saturday, November 7, 2026.
12 min - This Week in Music History - Chart Toppers and Historical Moments
Rob takes a walk down memory lane and also let's you know which artists are on top of their game! A fun segment that feels nostalgic, and informative!
Runs 8m 18s. Aired November 8, 2026.
9 min - What's the most you would pay for a plate of pasta?
Peter Ciuffa (Pasta Boy Peter) joins Rob to talk about the everchanging prices of pasta in some of our local restaurants, and how you can make some of the same dishes at a fraction of the price right in your own kitchen. A great listen.
Runs 9m 05s. Aired November 1, 2026.
10 min - Do you benefit from sleeping with your pet?
Researchers Ming Fei Li, and Lavania Nagendran join Rob to talk about their study surrounding sleeping with your dog, and who benefits more. A fun, and enlightning conversation. Runs 8m 44s. Aired November 1, 2026.
9 min - Has this university professor cracked the Ai code that can catch students cheating?
David Bourget shares his new technology called MATCHA that ensures students aren't taking advantage of Ai and truly focus on the things that matter while working towards their post-secondary education.
Runs 7m 53s. Aired October 31, 2026.
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About Weekends with Rob Fai
From the publisher's feed
Rob Fai is the national weekend voice of Corus Radio, bringing his warm, conversational style and deep regional roots to audiences from coast to coast. A veteran broadcaster with more than two decades of experience on the West Coast, Rob is best known to listeners as the Hall of Fame play‑by‑play voice of the Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club and has long been a familiar presence on-air where he connected with audiences on both TSN sports radio, and 730 CKNW.
At his core, Rob is a storyteller who cares about the people behind the headlines. Whether he’s breaking down politics, revisiting local sports history, or inviting listeners to call in with their own perspectives, he approaches every show with curiosity, empathy, and a genuine desire to reflect the communities he serves. When he’s not on‑air, Rob is an Instructor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in its Journalism faculty and still maintains his relationship with the Canadians. Little known fact, Rob has his barbering certification and has been known to pop up around town clippers in hand ready to help those in his community who could use a fresh start to the week.
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