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 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

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’

Ellis Ross, BC Liberal MLA for Skeena discusses the dangers of protest tactics used against the construction of pipelines throughout British Columbia.

Moira Wyton, Reporter at The Tyee discusses how and why many Americans are traveling to BC in order to receive the Monkeypox vaccine

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.

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

Nathan Cullen, NDP MLA for Stikine and Minister for Municipal Affairs discusses how an increase in immigration could help with BC's labour shortage.

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.

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 l

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party discusses the potential of a windfall tax as major oil companies continue to hit record profits 

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?

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.

John Coupar, NPA Mayoral candidate and Park Board commissioner hits back at ABC Vancouver over need for existence of the Vancouver Park Board. 

Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC’s Provincial Health Officer speaks on everything you need to know about the virus and monkeypox vaccine to date. 

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 I