Category Archives: B.C. This Week

On line justice: should social media be allowed in BC’s courtrooms? * The battle brewing over Port expansion versus preservation of Agricultural land * We ask if the ol’ groundhogs are reliable predictors of spring.

Former city planner Larry Beasley with advice on what Vancouver should be looking for in a new planning director * It’s more than just reading music and giving the right signals: we hear from a conductor-hopeful before he’s put to … Continue reading →

The City of Vancouver fired its chief planner * Do you need to be concerned about coming changes to pensions? * Highschool students meet to tell educators the best way they can learn.

The Shafia verdict causes a Surrey city councillor to raise questions about the phrase “honour killings” * Is Vancouver doing enough to protect light industrial land? * Our political panel mulls changes to BC liquor laws.

Should BC’s government bail out Burns Lake? * Is there a fix for our ferry system? * When the boomers will make way for the next generation on the job.

Does the Vancouver Police Canine unit have too much bite? * Spill and clean up: questions about the safety of pipelines * The history of the Commercial Drive.

Cruising towards change at BC Ferries * One year after protests in Tharir square began, we ask how much progress has been made in Egypt * The force is with him for 15 seconds: we meet one of the creative … Continue reading →

Can nasal spray ease overdoses in the downtown East Side? * On our Silver Ceiling series: Do young bosses hire experienced boomers? * Young players react to changes in hockey’s body checking rules.

CBC Reporter Greg Rasmussen walks us through the aftermath of disaster in Burns Lake * We speak to the mayor of Burns Lake about how the town is coping * Growing up: who among us didn’t dream about lacing up … Continue reading →

The provincial government has greenlighted million of dollars for Community Living BC, and we’ll find out what that means on the ground * Remembering Milton Wong * Chinatown Chronicles: as we approach Lunar New year, we visit the Shon Yee … Continue reading →

A former BC Prisoner sues the province for alleged sexual assault behind bars * Rude colleagues: our workplace psychologist shares tips on how to end dysfunction on the job * Opponents of the Enbridge proposal speak out in Prince George.

BC’s Medical Health officer responds to new questions about the efficacy of Tamiflu * Is there a connection between the flu and the weather? * Chinatown Chronicles: as we approach Lunar New year, we hear about the efforts to keep … Continue reading →

Policing the police: we meet the new head of civilian oversight in BC * Another death reported in Mexico: we talk about that country’s drug war and the people behind it * The rising cost of prescription drugs: what seniors … Continue reading →

Is the Premier’s new advisor in a conflict? Hear from Democracy Watch. Should our province take a firm position on Enbridge’s pipeline proposal…Our political panel debates that topic. And The Seaforth highlanders’ changing of the guard. Plus….the Seaforth highlanders’ changing … Continue reading →

Laying it on the line: Enbridge explains how it plans to win over BC * Justice for Jassi: we speak to the reporter who first broke the case of a murder in India linked to Maple Ridge * BC’s court … Continue reading →

Environmental concerns could be least of worries for Enbridge if the First Nations force the pipeline shelved * A major shake-up in the premier’s office * A glimpse at the criminal lifestyle with CBC reporter Mike Clarke inside the courtroom … Continue reading →

Laying it on the Line with David Suzuki who tells us what he wants the Prime Minister to consider in the Debate over Enbridge * We find out why Caterers want to change BC’s Liquor laws * And what to … Continue reading →

Where to trim the fat? BC’s Finance Minister explains how he may balance the budget * ‘Laying it on the line’ with the argument FOR the Enbridge pipeline * All about the effort to save those Laughing men in English … Continue reading →

Laying it on the line: the Northern Gateway public hearings begin in BC’s North * Is the cupboard really bare? Government workers head to the bargaining table in BC * Arctic Air star Adam Beach joins us as his new … Continue reading →

The politics of a small BC town which has suddenly lost its mayor. We find out what’s going on in Lillooet. Big development and big problems. the Tsawwassen First Nation defends its plans for a massive retail development. And a … Continue reading →

Laying it on the line, a former deputy environment minister raises the flag over the Enbridge Proposal. A big mall is coming to Tsawwassen but is it a done deal? Also from graffiti tagger to paid artist, how a young … Continue reading →

A Saltspring Island man is shot dead south of Puerta Vallarta we ask how safe is Mexico travel? Beware of on-line fraud, the better business bureau reveals today’s top scams. And recognizing the risks of ecstasy, is there such a … Continue reading →

A former Vancouverite is vice-chair of the republican national committee…we talk to him as the Iowa caucuses get underway. Mourning Milton Wong remembering a great Vancouverite who died over the weekend. Also, mothering Uganda’s abandoned children, meet a woman who … Continue reading →

We look ahead to 2012 with BC NDP leader Adrian Dix * We meet a woman whose relatives have been devastated by flash floods in the Philippines, and what she’s doing to help them * More New Year’s resolutions with … Continue reading →

We learn what might be in store for BC’s economy in 2012 * Former Vancouver poet laureate Brad Cran reflects on the city’s 125th birthday celebrations * Workplace psychologist Dr. Jennifer Newman gives us advice for resolutions at the office.

We hear from a local Egyptian-Canadian as the trial of deposed president Hosni Mubarak resumes * We remember Jack Tang, a pillar in Victoria’s business community * It’s that time of year for resolutions, and we get some advice on … Continue reading →

Public health officers in BC support the fight to decriminalize marijuana * We speak to Vancouver Giants coach Don Hay, who’s chasing after World Junior Hockey gold * We hear a typhoon survivor’s reaction to the devastation caused by a … Continue reading →

A Church divided on the front lines of help for our city’s homeless * Former RCMP members unite for a class action to stop alleged workplace bullies * Our house Dr. Lin shares his prescription for a longer life

Will a recent court ruling put the brakes on BC’s drunk driving crack down? * Fishing for answers to BC’s vanished salmon: we hear about the final day of the Cohen Commission of Inquiry * A local Korean waits for … Continue reading →

The death of a dictator: we ask what’s next for North Korea? * Canada’s finance ministers meet in BC to talk bottom line politics * Evacuated over the holidays: we check in with one Lillooet Resident.

Premier Christy Clark looks back at the year that was with our Ledge guys * Honest pricing for air fares * A heritage theatre in Chilliwack might be history

The Climate Conundrum * First Nations living conditions * Breathalizers in high school

Rate hikes to utilities in the city * A closer look at a new report on environmental regulation in Canada * We speak to Mike Benevides, the brand new head coach for the BC Lions.

A UN committee will study Canada’s missing and murdered women * Can a task force create affordable housing in Vancouver? * We delve into the city’s child care crunch.

Is BC ready for another NDP government? * Drivers keep on truckin’ as the occupy movement targets the ports. * Liberation registry: why BC is tracking MS patients who seek alternative therapy abroad.

Policing the police: what does BC’s new plan need to work? *Are you a grinch if you don’t participate in office gift exchanges and fundraising? * A Chilliwack band shoots up the charts with bitter sweet success.