Geoff Mason, Lawyer, Miller-Thomson, where he focuses on Employment and Human Rights Law discusses whether or not employers are legally contracted to be responsible to react to climate change and provide their employees with suitable working conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea Curtis, VMF Executive Director tells us what we can expect from the 2022 Vancouver Mural Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CKNW Show Contributor Jawn Jang speaks with Iryna Kuznetsova, a Ukrainian woman in Vancouver, about the story of her mother, Kateryna Kuznetsova. Kateryna fled war-torn Mariupol while fighting terminal cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cheryl Grant, Spokesperson, Kitsilano Coalition discusses the abrupt retirement of BC Housing CEO Shayne Ramsay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Gellar, Planner, Retired Architect and Adjunct Professor at SFU discusses whether or not the lower mainland is seeing the same trend as the United States of large investment groups buying up single family homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walley Wargolet, Executive Director of Gastown BIA discusses how Vancouver's tent city is having a negative impact on Gastown businesses, especially during what is normally a busy summer tourism season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merlin Blackwell, Mayor of Clearwater discusses the high number of emergency room closures within the District of Clearwater. Since the beginning of 2022, Clearwater has already experienced more than 40 ER closures. The mayor expects many more before the end of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look into the shortage of 911 operators at ECOMM  Don Grant, Emergency Communication Professional of BC President discusses the amount of staff ECOMM would need to operate with no wait times for those calling 911 Legendary baseball broadcaster Vin Scully dies at 94 Rob Fai, Broadcaster and Radio Host and former Play-by-play voice for the Vancouver Canadians discusses the legacy of the late great Los Angeles Dodgers broadcast Vin Scully who passed away at the age of 94. Inaugural Valley West Stampede set to get underway in Langley, B.C.  Shelia Hicks, president of the Valley West Stampede discusses what to expect from the inaugural Valley West Stampeded set to hit Langley this labour day weekend BC makes changes to electric vehicle rebates  Jeremy Cato, Vancouver correspondent for Automotive News Canada, three time Automotive Journalist of the Year and you can find him online at www.CatoCarGuy.com discusses the latest changes to EV rebates in BC Lululemon founder Chip Wilson donates $380,000 to support right-leaning candidates in upcoming B.C. municipal elections  Dan Fumano, City Columnist for the Vancouver Sun gives us the details on Lululemon founder Chip Wilson's latest political donations. Do Not Feed the Bear!  Caeley Thacker, Wildlife Veterinarian discusses the dangers of feeding wildlife, as it may lead to the animal having to be put down. China responds after Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, defying Chinese warnings  Joanna Chiu, Toronto Star Journalist discusses what Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, means for US & Canadian-Chinese relations moving forward, after the U.S. House Speaker defied Chinese orders to not visit the nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joanna Chiu, Toronto Star Journalist discusses what Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, means for US & Canadian-Chinese relations moving forward, after the U.S. House Speaker defied Chinese orders to not visit the nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caeley Thacker, Wildlife Veterinarian discusses the dangers of feeding wildlife, as it may lead to the animal having to be put down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Fumano, City Columnist for the Vancouver Sun gives us the details on Lululemon founder Chip Wilson's latest political donations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Cato, Vancouver correspondent for Automotive News Canada, three time Automotive Journalist of the Year and you can find him online at www.CatoCarGuy.com discusses the latest changes to EV rebates in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Fai, Broadcaster and Radio Host and former Play-by-play voice for the Vancouver Canadians discusses the legacy of the late great Los Angeles Dodgers broadcast Vin Scully who passed away at the age of 94. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelia Hicks, president of the Valley West Stampede discusses what to expect from the inaugural Valley West Stampeded set to hit Langley this labour day weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Don Grant, Emergency Communication Professional of BC President discusses the amount of staff ECOMM would need to operate with no wait times for those calling 911 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service industry continues to see staffing shortages as sector comes back to life Ian Tostensen, President and CEO of BC Restaurant and Food Association discusses how dire the the labour shortage is in British Columbia when it comes to the provinces restaurants and bars. Is BC looking to attract more immigrants to combat the labour shortage?  Nathan Cullen, NDP MLA for Stikine and Minister for Municipal Affairs discusses how an increase in immigration could help with BC's labour shortage. Tire Deflators letting the air out of climate change Jas Johal gives his thoughts on an activist group in Victoria, who are slashing the tires of SUVs as means to fight climate change. They call themselves The Tyre Extinguishers Pipeline issues in B.C. as protests continue throughout the province  Ellis Ross, BC Liberal MLA for Skeena discusses the dangers of protest tactics used against the construction of pipelines throughout British Columbia. Tiger Woods reportedly rejects $700M offer to join Saudi-backed LIV Tour We don’t often think of golf as a controversial sport and we certainly don’t associate it with words like “conflict” and “betrayal”.. But that’s exactly what’s happening in the game right now. Tiger Woods, for example, has just rejected a $700-million dollar offer to join the LIV Tour. Our show contributor Jawn Jang has more. Americans flocking to BC for Monkeypox vaccines Moira Wyton, Reporter at The Tyee discusses how and why many Americans are traveling to BC in order to receive the Monkeypox vaccine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellis Ross, BC Liberal MLA for Skeena discusses the dangers of protest tactics used against the construction of pipelines throughout British Columbia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moira Wyton, Reporter at The Tyee discusses how and why many Americans are traveling to BC in order to receive the Monkeypox vaccine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We don’t often think of golf as a controversial sport and we certainly don’t associate it with words like “conflict” and “betrayal”.. But that’s exactly what’s happening in the game right now. Tiger Woods, for example, has just rejected a $700-million dollar offer to join the LIV Tour. Our show contributor Jawn Jang has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jas Johal gives his thoughts on an activist group in Victoria, who are slashing the tires of SUVs as means to fight climate change. They call themselves The Tyre Extinguishers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Cullen, NDP MLA for Stikine and Minister for Municipal Affairs discusses how an increase in immigration could help with BC's labour shortage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Tostensen, President and CEO of BC Restaurant and Food Association discusses how dire the the labour shortage is in British Columbia when it comes to the provinces restaurants and bars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lifeguard Shortages lead to staff being removed from beaches and pools throughout Vancouver  Claire Nicol, Retired Lifeguard of 22 years and Former President of the Vancouver Lifeguard Association discusses why there is such a lifeguard shortage in Vancouver that has led to the closures of beaches and pools throughout the city, including Kits Pool. Soccer legend Christine Sinclair, Chief Rosanne Casimir among 14 new Order of BC recipients Global BC Legislative Reporter, Richard Zussman discusses the diversity among this years receipients of the Order of BC, which includes B.C,. soccer legend Christine Sinclair & Chief Rosanne Casimir. Honouring the life and legacy of NBA great Bill Russell The sporting world lost a giant over the weekend when news broke that NBA legend Bill Russell passed away on Sunday. Considered to be one of the greatest players of all-time, Russell left his mark on the game and in society – With battles both on and off the court. Our show contributor Jawn Jang takes us into the life and legacy of Bill Russell. How will crime impact the upcoming 2022 municipal elections in Vancouver & Surrey? Stewart Prest, Professor of Political Science at SFU discusses how big of an emphasis will be placed on violent crime in the 2022 municipal elections in both Surrey and Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stewart Prest, Professor of Political Science at SFU discusses how big of an emphasis will be placed on violent crime in the 2022 municipal elections in both Surrey and Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sporting world lost a giant over the weekend when news broke that NBA legend Bill Russell passed away on Sunday. Considered to be one of the greatest players of all-time, Russell left his mark on the game and in society – With battles both on and off the court. Our show contributor Jawn Jang takes us into the life and legacy of Bill Russell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Global BC Legislative Reporter, Richard Zussman discusses the diversity among this years receipients of the Order of BC, which includes B.C,. soccer legend Christine Sinclair & Chief Rosanne Casimir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire Nicol, Retired Lifeguard of 22 years and Former President of the Vancouver Lifeguard Association discusses why there is such a lifeguard shortage in Vancouver that has led to the closures of beaches and pools throughout the city, including Kits Pool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC focusing on monkeypox awareness and vaccine as Vancouver Pride Week continues Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC’s Provincial Health Officer speaks on everything you need to know about the virus and monkeypox vaccine to date.  ABC Vancouver flips position on eliminating Park Board John Coupar, NPA Mayoral candidate and Park Board commissioner hits back at ABC Vancouver over need for existence of the Vancouver Park Board.  Residents of Salt Spring calling for speculation and vacancy tax to be imposed in community to discourage people from leaving homes empty Rhonan Heitzmann, spokesperson for Salt Spring Solutions voices why Salt Spring needs to implement vacancy taxes on homes in the area. According to Heitzmann, 20% of the homes sit empty for more than 6 months of the year. Top 5 major western oil companies on track to generate $50 billion in profits in 3 months to the end of June.. is it time for a windfall profit tax? Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party discusses the potential of a windfall tax as major oil companies continue to hit record profits  The Wrap: How do you feel about paying a daily “tourism fee” while on vacation? Wrap: Will Smith offers apology to Chris Rock in new video.. Is it enough or can Will Smith do more? On The Wrap this week  Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host  Sarah Daniels, Real Estate agent in South Surrey, author and broadcaster Topics  How do you feel about paying a daily “tourism fee” while on vacation? Will Smith offers apology to Chris Rock in new video.. Is it enough or can Will Smith do more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party discusses the potential of a windfall tax as major oil companies continue to hit record profits  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Wrap this week  Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host  Sarah Daniels, Real Estate agent in South Surrey, author and broadcaster Topics  How do you feel about paying a daily “tourism fee” while on vacation? Will Smith offers apology to Chris Rock in new video.. Is it enough or can Will Smith do more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rhonan Heitzmann, spokesperson for Salt Spring Solutions voices why Salt Spring needs to implement vacancy taxes on homes in the area. According to Heitzmann, 20% of the homes sit empty for more than 6 months of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Coupar, NPA Mayoral candidate and Park Board commissioner hits back at ABC Vancouver over need for existence of the Vancouver Park Board.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC’s Provincial Health Officer speaks on everything you need to know about the virus and monkeypox vaccine to date.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economic growth coming close to a dead stop by end of 2022 Ken Peacock, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for the Business Council of British Columbia discusses Canada's economic growth through the first half of 2022 and just how many jobs B.C. is creating.  Kevin Falcon: People deserve to feel safe in their communities but that’s no longer the case Kevin Falcon, leader of the BC Liberals responds the recent string of gun violence throughout the province and violent crime within the city of Vancouver.  ABC Vancouver announce Park Board candidates; reverse position on eliminating Park Board Ken Sim, Mayoral Candidate for ABC Vancouver discusses the decisions he would make as Mayor of Vancouver. Plus, your calls and questions for the mayoral candidate!  Indigenous groups faceoff in Charter challenge to be heard by Supreme Court of Canada Rob Louie, Founder and President of Band Members Alliance and Advocacy Association of Canada discusses a case before the supreme court over transparency within Indigenous governments  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Louie, Founder and President of Band Members Alliance and Advocacy Association of Canada discusses a case before the supreme court over transparency within Indigenous governments  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Toigo, BC businessman, owner of the Vancouver Giants and White Spot describes his visit to the Titanic! Yes, the sunken ship!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Sim, Mayoral Candidate for ABC Vancouver discusses the decisions he would make as Mayor of Vancouver. Plus, your calls and questions for the mayoral candidate!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Kevin Falcon, leader of the BC Liberals responds the recent string of gun violence throughout the province and violent crime within the city of Vancouver.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Peacock, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for the Business Council of British Columbia discusses Canada's economic growth through the first half of 2022 and just how many jobs B.C. is creating.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two lower mainland men arrested and charged in murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik Gurpreet Singh, Author for the Georgia Straight discusses the arrests and rumors surrounding the murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik.  Malik was acquitted in the 2005 trial surrounding the 1985 Air India bombings, which killed 331 people.  How will Kitsilano’s social housing impact the community? Cheryl Grant, Spokesperson for the Kitsilano Coalition raises concerns that the community of Kitsilano has over social housing developments throughout the neighbourhood.  What are the issues with Kitsilano’s social housing development? Colleen Hardwick, Vancouver City Councillor and Director of Metro Vancouver Regional District discusses why she is opposed to the Kitsilano social housing development.  The repercussions of clearing Tent City Jean Swanson, Vancouver City Councillor and Alternate Director of the Metro Vancouver Regional District discusses why police and fire departments clearing Vancouver's DTES's tent city may not be a wise decision.  Should New West keep the moniker “Royal City”? Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster resident and City Council candidate for the Progressives says if elected, he will move to keep the New West moniker of "Royal City" amid calls to drop the nickname.  Hockey Canada’s history with allegations of sexual assault Laura Robinson, Independent Film Maker, Journalist, and Author of "Crossing the Line: Violence and Sexual Assault in Canada's National Sport" has been following the recent allegations of sexual assault within Hockey Canada & has been writing about the issue since the 1990s. She joins us to discuss what needs to change within Hockey Canada.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Robinson, Independent Film Maker, Journalist, and Author of "Crossing the Line: Violence and Sexual Assault in Canada's National Sport" has been following the recent allegations of sexual assault within Hockey Canada & has been writing about the issue since the 1990s. She joins us to discuss what needs to change within Hockey Canada.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster resident and City Council candidate for the Progressives says if elected, he will move to keep the New West moniker of "Royal City" amid calls to drop the nickname.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean Swanson, Vancouver City Councillor and Alternate Director of the Metro Vancouver Regional District discusses why police and fire departments clearing Vancouver's DTES's tent city may not be a wise decision.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colleen Hardwick, Vancouver City Councillor and Director of Metro Vancouver Regional District discusses why she is opposed to the Kitsilano social housing development.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cheryl Grant, Spokesperson for the Kitsilano Coalition raises concerns that the community of Kitsilano has over social housing developments throughout the neighbourhood.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gurpreet Singh, Author for the Georgia Straight discusses the arrests and rumors surrounding the murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik.  Malik was acquitted in the 2005 trial surrounding the 1985 Air India bombings, which killed 331 people.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside Edmonton’s Papal Mass: Pope Francis holds open-air public mass at Edmonton football stadium Erin Chalmers, Global News Edmonton brings us the latest from the public mass held by Pope Francis at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. BC's Public Safety Minister responds to the recent string of gun violence throughout the lower mainland & Vancouver Island Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth speaks on the recent string of shootings throughout the province. From bank robberies, to gang shootings, to targeted hits - What is the province doing to ensure the safety of British Columbians?  What motivates mass shooters? We dig into the psychology behind mass shootings with  Dr. Arie W. Kruglanski, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Maryland and Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society Alert Ready system designed to save lives; not possible for users to ‘opt out’ of emergency alerts Yesterday afternoon, our show contributor Jawn Jang taught us a little bit on how Alert Ready is supposed to work.  He continues our learning lesson today, this time speaking with Alert Ready’s Director of Public Alerting, Martin Belanger, on how the technology behind the system really operates. Can cities adapt to an era of extreme heat? Nadine Nakagawa, New Westminster City Councilor who serves on the Climate and Environment Task Force discusses whether cities not normally built for the public to live comfortably during extreme heat, can adapt to warmer summers.  Helping kids be kids through recreational therapy at Canuck Place Laura Fielding, Recreational Therapy Manager for Canuck Place discusses the importance of recreational therapies for children at Canuck Place.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Fielding, Recreational Therapy Manager for Canuck Place discusses the importance of recreational therapies for children at Canuck Place.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices