Synopsis
Steele & Drex offers a new outlook on news programming that meshes the award winning journalism of Lynda Steele and the ever-opinionated radio commentary of Drex.Weve got more than just your daily news updates. Steele & Drex will report on the biggest headlines of the day while offering conversational insight into the issues making waves in Metro Vancouver.
Episodes
-
How well will the decriminalization of hard drugs in BC work?
01/02/2023 Duration: 11minJennifer Whiteside, B.C’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions discusses how successful the decriminalization of hard drugs in BC may be to combat toxic drug deaths throughout the province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
Using case law to determine municipal power on homeless encampments
01/02/2023 Duration: 10minJohn Green, Lawyer at John Michael Green Law Corporation discusses the legalities around tearing down homeless encampments and 'tent cities' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
Former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart on drug decriminalization in BC
01/02/2023 Duration: 11minKennedy Stewart, Director of the Centre for Public Policy Research at Simon Fraser University, and former Mayor of Vancouver discusses the decision to decriminalize drugs in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
The VPD on the decriminalization of hard drugs in BC
31/01/2023 Duration: 08minFiona Wilson, Deputy Chief with the Vancouver Police Department discusses how the decriminalization of hard drugs in BC will impact policing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
The Full Show: B.C. announce decriminalization of drugs for personal use, Should expanded restaurant patios be permanent? & Who is The Secret Snack Society?
31/01/2023 Duration: 53minDecriminalizing hard drugs vs. opening more addiction centers in BC Jessica Cooksey, Director of Operations at Last Door Recovery Society discusses the latest announcement from the provincial government on BC's 3-year experiment on the decriminalization of up to two-and-a-half grams of drugs for personal use Are taxi drivers allowed to ask for advance payment? Gurdip Sahota, Realtor and General Manager of Sunshine Cabs Ltd. in North Vancouver discusses whether taxi drivers are allowed to ask for payment in advance of your ride. Should expanded restaurant patios be permanent? Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the B.C Restaurant and Foodservices Association discusses whether expanded restaurant patios be permanent The decriminalization of hard drugs in B.C John Daly, Former host of CKNW’s Back on the Beat/Former Global News Investigative Journalist discusses the latest from the provincial government on the decriminalization of hard drugs in B.C. of up to two-and-a-half grams Who is The Secret Snack Society? R
-
The benefits of making expanded patios permanent in restaurants
31/01/2023 Duration: 08minKelly Gordon, part-owner of Romer’s Burger Bar discusses the benefits of making expanded patios permanent in restaurants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
Who is The Secret Snack Society?
31/01/2023 Duration: 07minRahul Kumar, owner of The Secret Snack Society discuses Vancouver's new late night munchie spot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
The decriminalization of hard drugs in B.C
31/01/2023 Duration: 08minJohn Daly, Former host of CKNW’s Back on the Beat/Former Global News Investigative Journalist discusses the latest from the provincial government on the decriminalization of hard drugs in B.C. of up to two-and-a-half grams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
Should expanded restaurant patios be permanent?
31/01/2023 Duration: 10minIan Tostenson, President and CEO of the B.C Restaurant and Foodservices Association discusses whether expanded restaurant patios be permanent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
Are taxi drivers allowed to ask for advance payment?
30/01/2023 Duration: 07minGurdip Sahota, Realtor and General Manager of Sunshine Cabs Ltd. in North Vancouver discusses whether taxi drivers are allowed to ask for payment in advance of your ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
Decriminalizing hard drugs vs. opening more addiction centers in BC
30/01/2023 Duration: 10minJessica Cooksey, Director of Operations at Last Door Recovery Society discusses the latest announcement from the provincial government on BC's 3-year experiment on the decriminalization of up to two-and-a-half grams of drugs for personal use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
The Full Show: It's about to get colder - temperatures are set to drop in BC, the political implications of the Surrey police transition & The Wrap - Have you ever been compelled to sue for bad service?
28/01/2023 Duration: 56minSawmill closures in BC Jeff Bromley, Wood Council Chairperson for United Steelworkers discusses BC's most recent sawmill closures Is it about to get colder in BC? Kristi Gordon, Global BC Senior Meteorologist discusses why and by how much temperatures will drop in British Columbia The political implications of the Surrey police transition Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the lack of a decision from the province on the Surrey police transition. The Police Act and Minister Farnworth’s responsibility in the Surrey Police Transition issue Ravi Hira, Partner at Hira Rowan LLP discusses the Police Act and Minister Farnworth’s responsibility in the Surrey Police Transition issue The Wrap - From tech layoffs to Bruce Boudreau, is there ever a good way to fire employees? Have you ever been compelled to sue for bad service? On The Wrap this week: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choic
-
The Wrap - From tech layoffs to Bruce Boudreau, is there ever a good way to fire employees? Have you ever been compelled to sue for bad service?
28/01/2023 Duration: 13minOn The Wrap this week: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
Streaming with Steven
28/01/2023 Duration: 08minWhat to watch this week with producer Steven Chang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
The Police Act and Minister Farnworth’s responsibility in the Surrey Police Transition issue
28/01/2023 Duration: 08minRavi Hira, Partner at Hira Rowan LLP discusses the Police Act and Minister Farnworth’s responsibility in the Surrey Police Transition issue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
The controversy behind Ticketmaster’s business model and big tech
28/01/2023 Duration: 09minAndy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the controversy behind Ticketmaster’s business model and big tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
The political implications of the Surrey police transition
28/01/2023 Duration: 16minRichard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the lack of a decision from the province on the Surrey police transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
Porter Airlines is landing in Western Vancouver
27/01/2023 Duration: 06minMichael Deluce, President and CEO of Porter Airlines discusses the deals to be had flying out of Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
Is it about to get colder in BC?
27/01/2023 Duration: 07minKristi Gordon, Global BC Senior Meteorologist discusses why and by how much temperatures will drop in British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
Sawmill closures in BC
27/01/2023 Duration: 07minJeff Bromley, Wood Council Chairperson for United Steelworkers discusses BC's most recent sawmill closures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices