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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Who is the favourite to win leadership of the B.C. NDP Party, after John Horgan steps down?
30/06/2022 Duration: 15minVaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist and Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discuss who the frontrunning candidates may be to lead the BC NDP after Premier John Horgan steps down.
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BC creating mostly public sector jobs
29/06/2022 Duration: 14minKen Peacock, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at Business Council of BC discusses B.C's public sector job growth
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$150 million opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma
29/06/2022 Duration: 15minGarth Mullins, Host of the Crackdown podcast about drugs and drug policy/Drug User Activist breaks down the settlement and answers where we go from here in fighting the against the opioid crisis
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The Full Show: Reaction from the political world as Premier John Horgan steps down - Former NDP leader Carole James and Former BC Premier Glen Clark speak with Jas Johal & Surrey city councillor proposes Auditor for Surrey Police Service
29/06/2022 Duration: 59minJohn Horgan stepping down as Premier of BC Reaction from today's announcement where Premier John Horgan announces he will be stepping down. We discuss with Keith Baldrey, Global BC’s Legislative Bureau Chief. Plus, your calls! Surrey First councillor proposes Auditor for Surrey Police Service Linda Annis, Surrey City Councilor says it's time for Surrey to have an auditor to keep track of how dollars are spent Carole James reacts to John Horgan stepping down as Premier of B.C. Carole James, former Leader of the Opposition in British Columbia and former leader of the BC- NDP reacts to John Horgan stepping down as Premier of B.C. Former leadership campaign manager for John Horgan reacts to the Premier's decision to step down Michael Gardiner, Canada President, Strategies 360. Former Executive Director of the BC NDP and leadership campaign manager for John Horgan reacts to John Horgan stepping down as Premier of British Columbia The Legacy of John Horgan Glen Clark, President and COO, The Jim Patti
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Canada to host 2023 Laver Cup during nation’s “golden age” of tennis
29/06/2022 Duration: 07minLast week, news broke that Vancouver had been named the host city for the 2023 Laver Cup – a relatively new tennis tournament that the legendary Roger Federer helped create. Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke with the CEO of Tennis Canada Michael Downey, to learn when tickets might go on sale and to get a reaction to the announcement.
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The Legacy of John Horgan
29/06/2022 Duration: 13minGlen Clark, President and COO, The Jim Pattison Group, and served as the 31st Premier of British Columbia discusses John Horgan's legacy as Premier of British Columbia
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Former leadership campaign manager for John Horgan reacts to the Premier's decision to step down
29/06/2022 Duration: 04minMichael Gardiner, Canada President, Strategies 360. Former Executive Director of the BC NDP and leadership campaign manager for John Horgan reacts to John Horgan stepping down as Premier of British Columbia
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Carole James reacts to John Horgan stepping down as Premier of B.C.
28/06/2022 Duration: 07minCarole James, former Leader of the Opposition in British Columbia and former leader of the BC- NDP reacts to John Horgan stepping down as Premier of B.C.
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Surrey First councillor proposes Auditor for Surrey Police Service
28/06/2022 Duration: 08minLinda Annis, Surrey City Councilor says it's time for Surrey to have an auditor to keep track of how dollars are spent
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John Horgan stepping down as Premier of BC
28/06/2022 Duration: 25minReaction from today's announcement where Premier John Horgan announces he will be stepping down. We discuss with Keith Baldrey, Global BC’s Legislative Bureau Chief. Plus, your calls!
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The Full Show: Warning signs of a global recession starting to show, three former Vancouver Canucks inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame & a new visa will allow Canadians to live in Bali and work their Canadian job remotely tax free
28/06/2022 Duration: 01h07minThe warning signs of a global recession are starting to heat up Michael Levy, CKNW Business Analyst discusses how close the world is to a global recession Former Canucks Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin and Roberto Luongo named to the 2022 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee class Jim Hughson, former Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster and Canucks play-by-play announcer reacts to the news that three former Vancouver Canucks have been named as part of the 2022 inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame - Henrik & Daniel Sedin along with Roberto Luongo Calling all paw patrol! What you need to know about pet safety during a heat wave Dr. Lauren Adelman, Veterinarian at Canada West Veterinary Specialists Hospital discusses what all pet owners need to know to care for their animals during the summer heat. A new visa will let Canadian remote workers live in Bali tax-free.. But does this sound too good to be true? Jenson Leung, Employment Lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP discusses a new visa that will allow Canadians to work
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Vancouver Art Gallery receives $30M in federal funding in preparation for new location
28/06/2022 Duration: 09minAnthony Kiendl, President and CEO of the Vancouver Art Gallery tell us what the new funding means to the development of the Art Gallery
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New BC sales tax rules go into effect July 1 for online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay
28/06/2022 Duration: 11minAndy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt tells us what this new tax means for our online shopping
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A new visa will let Canadian remote workers live in Bali tax-free.. But does this sound too good to be true?
27/06/2022 Duration: 06minJenson Leung, Employment Lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP discusses a new visa that will allow Canadians to work remotely while living in Bali tax-free.
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Calling all paw patrol! What you need to know about pet safety during a heat wave
27/06/2022 Duration: 11minDr. Lauren Adelman, Veterinarian at Canada West Veterinary Specialists Hospital discusses what all pet owners need to know to care for their animals during the summer heat.
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Former Canucks Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin and Roberto Luongo named to the 2022 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee class
27/06/2022 Duration: 11minJim Hughson, former Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster and Canucks play-by-play announcer reacts to the news that three former Vancouver Canucks have been named as part of the 2022 inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame - Henrik & Daniel Sedin along with Roberto Luongo
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The warning signs of a global recession are starting to heat up
27/06/2022 Duration: 16minMichael Levy, CKNW Business Analyst discusses how close the world is to a global recession
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The Full Show: Roe v Wade decision overturned by SCOTUS, Poll on Cullen Commission findings & The Broadway Plan gets greenlit and the new office of nightlife
25/06/2022 Duration: 01h13minRoe v Wade decision overturned by SCOTUSGuest: Janet Rutledge, Former NDP MLA and Convener of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Poll on Cullen Commission findingsGuest: Mario Canseco, President of Research Co. The Broadway Plan gets greenlit and the new office of nightlifeGuest: Kennedy Stewart, Mayor of Vancouver How is sports betting doing in BC?Guest: Matt Lee, Senior Communications Specialist for BCLC How are long term care homes prepping for the Summer heat?Guest: Terry Lake, CEO of BC Care Providers’ Association The Wrap - Is Vancouver really the “no fun city”?Guest: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio HostGuest: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster
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The Wrap - Is Vancouver really the “no fun city”?
25/06/2022 Duration: 16minGuest: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio HostGuest: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster
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How are long term care homes prepping for the Summer heat?
25/06/2022 Duration: 10minGuest: Terry Lake, CEO of BC Care Providers’ Association