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B.C. Minister of Education and Child Care Lisa Beare appoints an official trustee to School District 61 (Great Victoria) and fires the current school board following a dispute with a safety plan that barred police from schools. CBC's Kathryn Marlow breaks down the developments. As Translink faces a $600 million operating deficit, many experts are looking to New York's congestion pricing model, which experts say shows promising results. Former Vancouver city councillor and Translink board member Gordon Price discusses the pros and cons of the model and how it could work in Metro Vancouver. The Surrey Board of Trade's latest road survey calls for more investment in sustainable transit and transportation investments. Spokesperson Jasroop Gosal weighs in on congestion pricing as a possible solution.

B.C. Premier David Eby is backing a COVID-19 pandemic-style relief against U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. He cautions the impact of U.S. tariffs could hit harder than the 2008 recession and says the planning will be made through the lens of a "potentially protracted trade war." Tom Davidoff, UBC business professor, joins the show as we ask viewers what supports are needed for B.C. businesses. Celebrations have kicked off to usher in the Year of the Snake. Food is a crucial part of the festivities. Potluck Hawker Eatery co-owner Justin Cheung shows off some of his favourite Lunar New Year dishes.

The commissioner of the public inquiry into foreign interference issued her final report looking into how foreign actors have tried to interfere in the electoral process of the 2019 and 2021 federal elections. She remarked that disinformation and misinformation pose a major risk to Canadian democracy. Ronaldo Au-Yeung, a political scientist from Notre Dame University, discusses the impact of disinformation in democratic institutions as we ask viewers how they stay informed as they head to the ballot box this year. We take audience calls for their reaction. Many users are flocking to join Chinese tech startup DeepSeek's new artificial intelligence chatbot. Tech analyst Carmi Levy unpacks what it is and what it means for the competition between U.S. and Chinese tech companies. The 2025 Juno Awards will take place in Vancouver on March 30. In the leadup, CBC is presenting Road to the Junos, a concert series that celebrates local talent. Juno Award-winning musician Tom Landa previews the event. We ask audience members to phone in to let us know their favourite B.C. musicians for a chance to win a pair of tickets to "Road to the Junos"!

B.C. Premier David Eby suggests a ban on importing alcohol from the U.S. would send a message, but the proposal has spurred mixed reaction from leaders in B.C.'s food and alcohol sector. Tony Holler, the owner of Poplar Grove Winery, joins the show to discuss what this means for the local liquor sector. We ask viewers whether or not they are going to avoid buying U.S. liquor products. The William R. Bennett Bridge connecting Kelowna and West Kelowna was closed due to a police incident. RCMP say they responded to a person in crisis. CBC's Brady Strachan breaks down what is known so far. With the maintenance costs that come with home ownership, would renting be a better financial option for British Columbians? Jessica Moorhouse, host of the More Money podcast, joins the show to discuss the pros and cons of renting a home versus buying.

Hastings Crossing BIA executive director Landon Hoyt joins the show to provide a local-business perspective on Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's plan to suspend new supportive housing projects in the Downtown Eastside. Sim said the plan, part of his vision to revitalize the neighbourhood, would "encourage a mix of housing, businesses and services." Is making friends really that hard in Vancouver and other parts of B.C.? We Should Be Friends founder Katrina Martin joins the show to discuss how to build long-lasting friendships in the city.

A handful of candidates for the Liberal leadership say they've submitted their nomination packages, which they have until 2 p.m. PST to complete. Candidates Karina Gould, Chrystia Freeland, Mark Carney, Jaime Battiste, Chandra Arya and Frank Baylis all said they've sent in their nomination packages. Surrey Centre Liberal MP Randeep Sarai joins the show to tell us why he is pledging his support for Mark Carney. So far, none of the frontrunners are from B.C. Daniel Reeve, a political scientist at Camosun College, discusses how the candidates could appeal to the province's interests. Emilia Pérez, Wicked, and The Brutalist received the most number of nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards. Rio Theatre senior programmer Rachel Fox joins the show to talk about her standouts this year, as we ask the audience what films they are rooting for.

In response to ongoing tariff threats by the Trump administration, B.C. Premier David Eby says residents may want to reconsider U.S. travel. We hear from CEO Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce Guy Occhiogrosso on what impact this may have in Northwest Washington. B.C.'s pipeline projects are back in the spotlight again, including the long-dead Northern Gateway project, after interest in reviving the project from Alberta premier Danielle Smith and Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. We examine the economic and environmental repercussions with Sierra Club Campaign Director Shelley Luce and former MP Nathan Cullen.

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon has announced a new provincial registry for short-term rentals. We hear from Realtor Hasan Juma on how effective this tactic will be. Premier David Eby addresses the U.S. tariff threats in a live news conference, and Sprott School of Business professor Ian Lee analyzes the provincial and federal approach.

Donald Trump officially becomes the 47th president of the United States today. We explore the impact his presidency could have on B.C. with guests Cory Redekop, Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce; CBC reporter Jon Hernandez in Washington state; and UBC political science professor Max Cameron.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney launches his bid to become the next leader of the Liberal Party, while former finance minister Chrystia Freeland announced on social media that she is "running to fight for Canada." Liberal party member and Kwantlen Polytechnic University political science student Suhana Gill joins the show as we ask viewers what they think of Carney or Freeland as Liberal leader. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against TikTok on Friday in its challenge to a federal law requiring the popular short-video app be sold by its Chinese parent company or be banned in the United States on Sunday. Tech and digital lifestyles expert Andy Baryer breaks down the issue. BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter joins us to answer your gardening questions.

The B.C. government says Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariffs would cost the province's $69 billion over the next three years and 124,000 future jobs. The president and CEO of the B.C. Mining Association joins the show to discuss the industry's role in the proposed export bans. Acclaimed director David Lynch has died at 78, according to a Facebook post by his family. Omari Newton, the head of acting at the Vancouver Film School joins the show to discuss his legacy. Facebook is ending its fact-checking program in the U.S. and replacing it with a system similar to X's Community Notes, Meta said on Tuesday. We ask viewers about how their experiences on social media have changed and how they handle misinformation.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and premiers meet to discuss looming tariffs that U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has said he will impose on Canadian goods on his first day in office. UBC Sauder School of Business professor James Brander and CBC reporter Meera Bains join the show to discuss the steps ahead. And after more than 15 months into a deadly campaign that has killed more than 46,000 Palestinians, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to pause the war in Gaza and release hostages. We recap the events that led to the ceasefire deal.

The looming threat of tariffs has Canada's premiers rolling up their sleeves. British Columbia Premier David Eby is calling for export bans on B.C. minerals as retaliation, while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith went alone to meet with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Kwantlen Polytechnic University instructor Jeff Meyers joins the show as we ask viewers about the best approaches to Trump's tariff threats. Next, CBC's new series Welcome to Canada surveyed more than 1,500 newcomers about their experience living in the country. It found that 82 per cent of respondents believe that Canada accepted too many immigrants with no planning for adequate housing and infrastructure. Neelam Sahota, CEO of DIVERSEcity, discusses the resources available as we ask new immigrants to tell us about their experiences.

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark, who is considering a run for federal Liberal leader, has walked back her claim that she'd never been a member of the Conservative party. The field of contenders for the Liberal leadership has narrowed with ministers Mélanie Joly, Anita Anand, and Dominic LeBlanc announcing they will not run. Research Co. pollster Mario Canseco joins the show as we ask viewers what they think the election is about, and we take audience calls to weigh in on the top contenders for the Liberal race. Next, raging wildfires in the Los Angeles area have local governments examining their climate disaster policies. George Monbiot, a climate activist and columnist with 'The Guardian', joins the show to discuss how governments should plan and respond to climate change. We take callers' questions for Mr. Monbiot, as well as comments on what needs to happen to mitigate climate-fueled disasters.

As the Los Angeles area continues to be swept by raging wildfires, West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund joins us to recall the blaze that wreaked havoc in his community in the summer of 2023, and discusses what British Columbians can learn from the fires in southern California. There's plenty of buzz about women's hockey after a momentous first PWHL game in Vancouver earlier this week. The CBC's Karin Larsen joins the show to discuss whether the league can expand to B.C.

B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad says a complaint has been filed with Elections B.C. over what it claims are voting "irregularities" — specifically with regard to the riding of Surrey-Guildford, where Conservative candidate Honveer Singh Randhawa lost by just 22 votes. As firefighters in the Los Angeles area continue to battle raging wildfires that have killed at least five people and sent thousands of people fleeing their homes, UBC fire ecologist Kira Hoffman joins the show to describe fire behaviour and how the devastation escalated. And Canada's first major summit to help people with disabilities with employment is taking place on January 13. Maureen Haan, president and CEO of the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work, details how workplaces can be more accommodating.

Political leaders in Ottawa have expressed staunch opposition to threats by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump to impose significant tariffs and use "economic force" to make Canada join the United States. UBC political science professor Terri Givens joins guest host Amy Bell as we ask viewers about their thoughts on Trump's words. And, the beginning of 2025 marks the arrival of Generation Beta, who will be born between now and 2039. We ask viewers what they think the future holds for the newest generation and how they feel their own generation is perceived.

Dan Burritt is our host today. Viewers react to more fallout and the possible consequences to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau proroguing Parliament in light of his plans to resign. SFU senior political science lecturer Sanjay Jeram details what comes next as the Liberal Party of Canada looks for a new leader. U.S. president-elect Donald Trump says he would use "economic force" to join Canada with the U.S. Surrey Board of Trade policy and research manager Jasroop Gosal raises economic concerns that would follow Trudeau's exit, including Canada-U.S. trade relations.

As 2025 kicks off, we hear from viewers about their resolutions and how they plan to keep them. Digital creator Kaylen Faye and Pacific Opera Victoria director Rebecca Haas join the show to discuss goal-setting and their 2025 bingo cards. Then, Jessica Moorhouse, host of the More Money podcast, discusses how the new year is a good time to check in on your finances.

On New Year's Eve, we take a retrospective look at B.C.'s biggest news stories of the year. Angus Reid president Shachi Kurl discusses the top issues among British Columbians and we ask viewers about what stories had the most impact on them. CBC Reporters Karin Larsen and Brady Strachan join the show to reflect on the stories they've covered in 2024.