BC Today

Nov 20 2024 62 ep. 50 mins 710
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BC Today is where British Columbians connect on issues facing their lives and their community. Every week day at noon PT and 1pm MT, BC Today host Michelle Eliot delves into the top story for the province.

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Storm aftermath | Transgender Day of Remembrance | Carbon tax alternatives

Nov 20 2024 50 mins  
Tens of thousands of people, mostly on Vancouver Island, are still without power after hurricane-force wind gusts from a 'bomb cyclone' system blasted southwest B.C. overnight and into Wednesday. We hear the latest updates. Then on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we ask our audience to let us know who they are thinking of, and what support trans people need in this province. Finall

1,000 days of war in Ukraine | Bomb cyclone | Dress for Success

Nov 20 2024 50 mins  
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging world leaders to "push harder" against Russia, as the world marks the 1,000th day of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. We discuss the next steps in the conflict and invite viewers to share what the grim milestone means to them.Forecasters are warning of hurricane-level wind gusts as a "bomb cyclone" forms off the coast of Vancou

Eby to unveil new cabinet | Your H5N1 avian flu questions answered

Nov 18 2024 51 mins  
Premier David Eby reveals his new cabinet this afternoon, having pledged that their focus will be on the issues British Columbians are "thinking about around the kitchen table." CBC's Provincial Affairs Reporter Katie DeRosa joins us from Government House in Victoria, and Hamish Telford, University of the Fraser Valley political science associate professor joins us to discuss.Dr. M

Impact of Canada Post strike | Grey Cup comes to Vancouver

Nov 15 2024 52 mins  
CUPW (Canadian Union of Postal Workers) representative Stephen Gale explains why Canada Post workers have hit the picket lines, and we take calls on how the strike will affect you.Later in the show, with the Grey Cup Game in Vancouver on Sunday, we speak with Research Co's Mario Canseco, and Chris Tymofichuk, a CFL superfan & Guinness World Record holder.

Taylor Swift kicks off Canadian dates | First Nations' climate leadership

Nov 14 2024 48 mins  
Taylor Swift is about to kick off the Canadian leg of her tour, starting with six shows at Toronto's Rogers Centre. We find out about the excitement in that city, look ahead to her Vancouver dates in December, and ask our audience to share their thoughts on what the concerts mean to the cities she performs in. Then, as the First Nations Climate Initiative joins Canada's delegation

Ottawa's role in contract disputes | Movember and men's mental health

Nov 13 2024 50 mins  
The federal labour minister has ordered binding arbitration to resolve contract disputes at ports in B.C. and Quebec. Meanwhile, Canada Post has issued a 72-hour strike notice. We discuss what role the federal government should have in such disputes with John Henry-Harter, Simon Fraser University's labour studies professor. Then, with Movember underway, we'll discuss men's mental h

Reaction to the death of former B.C. premier John Horgan

Nov 12 2024 50 mins  
Former B.C. premier John Horgan, who was most recently Canada's ambassador to Germany, has died at the age of 65. We hear from those who knew and worked with him about his life and legacy, and invite viewers to share their reactions.

Remembrance Day special

Nov 11 2024 51 mins  
On today's program, we remember those who served and talk about supports for veterans with Oliver Thorne, CEO with the Veterans Transition Network, and put Canada's military history, present and future into context with David Borys, UBC military historian, podcast host and author "Punching Above Our Weight: The Canadian Military at War Since 1867."

Trump's promised tariffs loom over lumber industry | Gardening with Brian Minter

Nov 08 2024 49 mins  
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a 10 per cent tariff on goods imported into the United States. What does this mean for an already struggling B.C. lumber industry? Gardening columnist Brian Minter is back with tips on growing seasonal greens for holiday decorations, and to answer your gardening questions.

Election recounts | NDP tax cuts | Great Canadian Baking Show tips

Nov 07 2024 50 mins  
We begin with an update on the judicial recounts taking place for two ridings following the B.C. election. Next, we look at the NDP's promise to give households a significant tax break starting next year, and a new report that questions the plan. During the second half of the show, Great Canadian Baking Show contestant Markus Tam shares his experience of being on television, and we