City Council REJECTS a 30-year West-End Waterfront plan.
Guest: Laura Christensen - Independent Vancouver Park Board Commissioner

Holy smokes Batman! More than 3100 cybercrimes were reported to Vancouver police in 2023.
Guest: Sgt. Skigh Murray - Officer with VPD Cybercrime Unit

High numbers of cruise ship passengers are expected in Vancouver throughout the spring and summer!
Guest: Mandy Chan - Cruise Manager, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
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West-End Waterfront plan gets rejected, Reviewing cybercrimes from 2023, & Checking in on cruise ship season!

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Vancouver Police are investigating an arson attack on a synagogue as a possible hate crime, with its rabbi saying the incident took place while members were inside.
Cities are asking for more time in order to comply with BC's zoning laws.
Hummingbirds have feelings too! New research shows that an acute sense of touch could be helping them hover.
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Synagogue arson attack, Complying with BC's zoning laws, & Hummingbirds have feelings!

The books of the month are:

Joan by Katherine Chen 

Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware

Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci

Lies and weddings by Kevin Kwan

Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson

Guest: Holly Morgan - Manager, Black Bond Books Ladner Village 
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The best books of the month!

Cities ask for more time to comply with B.C.'s zoning laws.
Guest: Ravi Kahlon - Minister of Housing of BC

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Cities ask for more time to comply with BC's zoning laws

Above-average seasonal heat is on the way for BC.
Guest: Chris Doyle - Environment Canada Meteorologist
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Above-average seasonal heat is on the way for BC

MLA Lorne Doerksen has officially crossed the floor from BC United to the Conservatives! Could more be on the way? 
Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Reporter based at the legislature

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West-End Waterfront plan gets rejected, Reviewing cybercrimes from 2023, & Checking in on cruise ship season!

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