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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How immigration can help solve the shortage of labour workers
26/07/2022 Duration: 10minNathan Cullen, NDP MLA for Stikine and Minister of State for Lands and Natural Resource Operations describes the shortage of labour throughout British Columbia and why immigration may solve the problem.
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Pope Francis apology
26/07/2022 Duration: 13minKukpi7 Judy Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer for the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs reacts to the apology put forward by Pope Francis, while visiting Maskwacis, Alberta.
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What is Alert Ready and how is it supposed to work?
26/07/2022 Duration: 07minWe continue our coverage of the Langley shootings – We now take a closer look at the emergency alert system that was used this morning. How does it work and who gets to decide what alerts come through our devices? Our show contributor Jawn Jang has more on the system called Alert Ready.
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Former Provincial Court judge opposes housing project in Kitsilano for the homeless
25/07/2022 Duration: 14minThomas Gove, Former Provincial Court Judge explains why he is opposed to a housing project for the homeless in Kitsilano and how Vancouver has changed over the years.
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Mayor of Langley City speaks out after string of early morning shootings
25/07/2022 Duration: 08minMayor of Langley City Val van den Broek delivers a message to the residents of Langley after this morning's shooting that left 3 dead, including the suspect
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The Wrap: Hockey Canada - do the sexual assault allegations change how you feel about Canada’s pastime? Justin Trudeau’s new haircut - yay or nay? Does it even really matter?
23/07/2022 Duration: 16minOn The Wrap this week: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Sarah Daniels, Real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Topics: Hockey Canada - do the scandals involving allegations of sexual assault in 2003 and 2018 change how you feel about Canada’s pastime? Justin Trudeau’s new haircut - yay or nay? Does it even really matter?
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A look at Big Tech in B.C.
23/07/2022 Duration: 06minWith Microsoft set to expand its offices in downtown Vancouver, we check in on the status of the tech industry in British Columbia with Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
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BC Search and Rescue speaks out about the trouble with keeping volunteers
23/07/2022 Duration: 07minChris Mushumanski, President of the BC Search and Rescue Association. discusses the need for more volunteers this summer
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Healthcare crunch, ER closures, and not enough staff. Woman passes away in an North Vancouver ER waiting room
22/07/2022 Duration: 08minDr. Birinder Narang, Family Physician and Global News/CKNW medical contributor discusses just how overcrowded British Columbia healthcare facilitates are
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Conservative leader hopeful Pierre Poilievre says no thank you to a third leadership debate
22/07/2022 Duration: 15minBrian Lilley, Political Columnist for the Toronto Sun examines what sort of damage, if any, will Pierre Poilievre skipping out on a leadership debate will have on his chances at becoming leader of the federal Conservative party.
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BC Ferries fires President and CEO Mark Collins
22/07/2022 Duration: 14minWith more on the changes coming to the BC Ferries front office is Adam Olsen, BC Green Party MLA, Saanich North and the Southern Gulf Islands. BC Ferries President and CEO Mark Collins was fired earlier this morning.
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The Full Show with Guest Host Bruce Claggett: Health Minister Adrian Dix responds criticisms of B.C.'s healthcare system, West Coast Environmental Law to sue big oil and should local businesses have a vote in municipal elections?
22/07/2022 Duration: 01h08minHealth Minister Adrian Dix responds to criticisms of B.C's healthcare system - What is the NDP going to do moving forward? How is the NDP planning to address BC's healthcare crisis, from shortage of doctors, long wait times for 911 calls and long wait times in the emergency room? Adrian Dix, B.C. Minister of Health and NDP MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway discusses The PNE reaches new heights with launch of new ride, the Skybender Laura Ballance, Principal of the Laura Ballance Media Group explains why those visiting the PNE this summer should be excited to try out the brand-new ride. What are the civic issues surrounding City Council funding "Sue Big Oil"? Adam Pankratz, Professor of Business, Environmental Politics, and Political Science at UBC’s Sauder School of Business discusses the issues surrounding local governments greenlighting a class-action lawsuit against oil firms Why is West Coast Environmental Law suing big oil? Andrew Gage, Lead Lawyer on West Coast Environmental Law’s lawsuit against big
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Could reinstating BC’s Corporate Vote help struggling businesses?
22/07/2022 Duration: 07minShould businesses in British Columbia have a say in municipal elections? We discuss with Anita Huberman, President and CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade
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Will the price of travel insurance begin to rise to make up for their losses as more and more people are losing their luggage?
22/07/2022 Duration: 15minClaire Newell, President of Travel Best Bets presents the best tips to guard against lost luggage and how necessary it is to purchase travel insurance. Plus, CKNW Contributor Jawn Jang chats with various travel agents about the price of travel insurance.
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Why is West Coast Environmental Law suing big oil?
21/07/2022 Duration: 07minAndrew Gage, Lead Lawyer on West Coast Environmental Law’s lawsuit against big oil discusses why his firm is suing big oil companies
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What are the civic issues surrounding City Council funding "Sue Big Oil"?
21/07/2022 Duration: 08minAdam Pankratz, Professor of Business, Environmental Politics, and Political Science at UBC’s Sauder School of Business discusses the issues surrounding local governments greenlighting a class-action lawsuit against oil firms
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The PNE reaches new heights with launch of new ride, the Skybender
21/07/2022 Duration: 08minLaura Ballance, Principal of the Laura Ballance Media Group explains why those visiting the PNE this summer should be excited to try out the brand-new ride.
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Health Minister Adrian Dix responds to criticisms of B.C's healthcare system - What is the NDP going to do moving forward?
21/07/2022 Duration: 17minHow is the NDP planning to address BC's healthcare crisis, from shortage of doctors, long wait times for 911 calls and long wait times in the emergency room? Adrian Dix, B.C. Minister of Health and NDP MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway discusses
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The Full Show with Guest Host Bruce Claggett: BC Green Party reacts to David Eby's bid to become leader of the BC NDP, Mass resignations can’t be far off after latest Hockey Canada revelations & How can you reach peak hydration during a heatwave?
21/07/2022 Duration: 01h06minSonia Furstenau and the BC Green Party reacts to David Eby's bid to become leader of the BC NDP Is the NDP adequately handling the healthcare crisis and responding to David Eby running for Leader of the NDP is Sonia Furstenau, leader of the BC Green Party Mass resignations can’t be far off after latest Hockey Canada revelations We don’t typically talk about hockey in late July – But this story is too big and too important to ignore. New disturbing details surrounding Hockey Canada and its attempts to cover up an alleged sexual assault from 2018 have come to light, and our show contributor Jawn Jang has been following this. A reminder to our listeners: this references stories of sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, you can call VictimLinkBC’s 24 hour confidential hotline at 1-800-563-0808. Checking in on the community of Lytton during this wildfire season Kevin Sampson, Band Councilor for Lytton First Nation and an Emergency Operations Centre Deputy Director provide
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Can Netflix rebound from losing close to 1 million subscribers?
21/07/2022 Duration: 10minAndy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt sheds light on what's going on at Netflix and why they are losing subscribers