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
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The Full Show: The impact of the BCGEU strike on the wedding industry, Vancouver's wealthiest funding political ads and ABC Vancouver plans to play 100,000 trees if elected
23/08/2022 Duration: 59minThe impact of the BCGEU strike on the wedding and event planning industry Paige Petriw, founder of Spotlight Events discusses the impact the BCGEU strike is having on the wedding industry, especially with alcohol sales. Downtown Eastside fires take down two SRO buildings Sarah Blythe, Executive Director of the Overdose Prevention Society Vancouver discusses the latest SRO in the Downtown Eastside to go up in flames. Vancouver's wealthiest funding political ads Dan Fumano, Reporter and Columnist for The Province and The Vancouver Sun discusses which of Vancouver's wealthiest businessmen are funding political ads in preparation for the 2022 Vancouver civic election Updates on the BCGEU strike on the restaurant industry Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association provides an update on alcohol sales as the BCGEU strike wages on. Tostenson says it may take months before alcohol stock goes back to normal. ABC Vancouver plans to plant 100,000 trees in four years Mike Klassen,
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Are people still gravitating towards quality TV? The House Of The Dragon and The Rings Of Power
23/08/2022 Duration: 10minRick Forchuk, Movie Blogger at Rick’s Picks and regular columnist for TV Week Magazine discusses the premiere of The House of The Dragon and whether people are still gravitating towards quality television programs.
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The impact of inflation on the Canadian cost of living: New survey finds 1 in 4 Canadians taking loans
23/08/2022 Duration: 09minMichael Levy, CKNW Business Analyst discusses just how close we are to entering a recession.
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ABC Vancouver plans to plant 100,000 trees in four years
23/08/2022 Duration: 07minMike Klassen, VP of Public Affairs at BC Care Providers Association and running for city council with ABC Vancouver discusses ABC Vancouver's plan to play 100,00 trees within the next four years
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Updates on the BCGEU strike on the restaurant industry
22/08/2022 Duration: 07minIan Tostenson, President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association provides an update on alcohol sales as the BCGEU strike wages on. Tostenson says it may take months before alcohol stock goes back to normal.
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Vancouver's wealthiest funding political ads
22/08/2022 Duration: 14minDan Fumano, Reporter and Columnist for The Province and The Vancouver Sun discusses which of Vancouver's wealthiest businessmen are funding political ads in preparation for the 2022 Vancouver civic election
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Downtown Eastside fires take down two SRO buildings
22/08/2022 Duration: 08minSarah Blythe, Executive Director of the Overdose Prevention Society Vancouver discusses the latest SRO in the Downtown Eastside to go up in flames.
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The impact of the BCGEU strike on the wedding and event planning industry
22/08/2022 Duration: 09minPaige Petriw, founder of Spotlight Events discusses the impact the BCGEU strike is having on the wedding industry, especially with alcohol sales.
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The Full Show: Limitations placed on liquor purchases amid BCGEU strike, Why move to Alberta for work? Lisa LaFlamme and sexism in the media industry
20/08/2022 Duration: 49minThe limitations placed on liquor purchases amid BCGEU strike Guest: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director of the Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) The limitations placed on liquor purchases - how does this affect restaurants or restaurant groups like Glowbal Group? Guest: Patrick Austin, Director of Operations at Glowbal Group Liquor limits - How it’s affecting businesses Guest: Tanya Marie Finley, Owner of Finley’s Bar & Grill in Nelson, B.C. Why move to Alberta for work? The pitch from Alberta’s Premier Guest: Jason Kenney, Premier of Alberta The Wrap - Should cities enact bylaws on idling or oversized vehicles that emit large amounts of greenhouse gasses? Plus, Lisa LaFlamme and sexism in the media industry Guest: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Guest: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster
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Should cities enact bylaws on idling or oversized vehicles that emit large amounts of greenhouse gasses?
20/08/2022 Duration: 13minPlus, Lisa LaFlamme and sexism in the media industry Guest: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Guest: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster
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Wolf mayhem at The Greater Vancouver Zoo
20/08/2022 Duration: 08minWolf mayhem at The Greater Vancouver Zoo Guest: David Isbister, Spokesperson for The Greater Vancouver Zoo
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Liquor limits - How it’s affecting businesses
20/08/2022 Duration: 05minLiquor limits - How it’s affecting businesses Guest: Tanya Marie Finley, Owner of Finley’s Bar & Grill in Nelson, B.C.
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Consensual photos in public: Man violently attacks three women after being asked to stop taking photos of them on the Skytrain
20/08/2022 Duration: 09minConsensual photos in public: Man violently attacks three women after being asked to stop taking photos of them on the Skytrain Guest: Connie Tobias, Real Estate Agent and relative of the victim who directly spoke to police
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Why move to Alberta for work? The pitch from Alberta’s Premier
19/08/2022 Duration: 13minWhy move to Alberta for work? The pitch from Alberta’s Premier Guest: Jason Kenney, Premier of Alberta
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The limitations placed on liquor purchases - how does this affect restaurants or restaurant groups like Glowbal Group?
19/08/2022 Duration: 06minThe limitations placed on liquor purchases - how does this affect restaurants or restaurant groups like Glowbal Group? Guest: Patrick Austin, Director of Operations at Glowbal Group
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The limitations placed on liquor purchases amid BCGEU strike
19/08/2022 Duration: 07minThe limitations placed on liquor purchases amid BCGEU strike Guest: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director of the Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC)
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The Full Show: What to make of BC Ferries’ first quarterly report? Pronouncing ethnic names & Keeping sex workers in the Downtown Eastside safe
19/08/2022 Duration: 42minDiscussing BC Ferries’ First Quarterly Report Guest: Vaugh Palmer, Political Columnist, Vancouver Sun Pronouncing ethnic names, and the book “My Name Is Saajin Singh” Guest: Kuljinder Kaur Brar, author of “My Name Is Saajin Singh” Keeping sex workers in the Downtown Eastside safe Guest: Mebrat Beyene, Executive Director of WISH Drop-In Centre Society
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Keeping sex workers in the Downtown Eastside safe
19/08/2022 Duration: 14minKeeping sex workers in the Downtown Eastside safe Guest: Mebrat Beyene, Executive Director of WISH Drop-In Centre Society
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Pronouncing ethnic names, and the book “My Name Is Saajin Singh”
18/08/2022 Duration: 10minPronouncing ethnic names, and the book “My Name Is Saajin Singh” Guest: Kuljinder Kaur Brar, author of “My Name Is Saajin Singh”
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China paving its belt and road for British Columbia
18/08/2022 Duration: 08minChina paving it’s belt and road for British Columbia Guest: Graeme Wood, reporter for Glacier Media