BC Today from CBC Radio British Columbia
Summary: BC Today is where British Columbians connect on issues facing their lives and their community. Every week day at noon PT and 1pm MT, BC Today host Michelle Eliot delves into the top story for the province in a vibrant, interactive hour of conversation, in which listeners are invited to have their say on the open line and on social media.
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Podcasts:
Mark Lee from the Centre for Policy Alternatives on whether or not BC should fast track LNG proposals. And Jonathan Manthorpe, foreign correspondent, on China and
Bruce Cran from the Consumers Assocation of Canada on the rights and responsibilities for food after expiry dates. And Phil Edmonston, author of the 43 edition of the Lemon Aid Car Guide.
Kits Coast Guard closure. Is continued lobbying a lost cause? BC Attorney general Shirley Bond and Mike Cotter, General Manager of the Jericho Sailing Centre. And Dr. John Millar from UBC Population Health and Jonathan Polansky from Centre for Tobacco Con
Health Minister Margaret McDiarmid on the shortage of doctors in Northern BC. And philosopher and author Mark Kingwell on public spaces in our communities.
Psychologist Saul Miller and Sociologist Chris Schneider of UBC on the tennis star's leaving the sport in part due to cyber bullying. And Hamish Telford, political scientist at University of the Fraser Valley on yesterday's budget.
Brian Minter on gardening in the second half..and smoke detectors and sprinkler laws given the tragic house fire in Victoria and the apartment fire in Burnaby.
Martyn Brown, former Gordon Campbell chief of staff on tomorrow's provincial budget. And Karen Humphries, Heart and Stroke Foundation Professor of Women's Cardio Vascular Health on factors that make heart disease the top killer of women.
Raminder Samra, staff astronomer at HR McMillan Space Centre and CBC's Bob McDonald along with Maurice Sluka from Royal Astronomical Society in Prince George on the meteor explosion. And Diane McCurdy on retirement planning and RSP season.
Diamond Isinger, creator of MadamPremier blog and Jen Marchbank, professor at SFU on the vulgar comments females in the public sector endure on social media sites. And Alan Twigg from BC BookWorld and Howard White from Harbour Publishing on changes in th
Steven Point chair of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Security of Vulnerable Women and former Lt. Gov of BC on the Human Rights Watch claims against the RCMP. Roger Harris, former MLA and resource consultant on the Throne Speech. And Dali Bentolilo
Justin Abdou, SFU Wrestling coach on the IOC decision to oust wrestling by 2020. And John Vavrick, ICBC psychologist and Cpl Robert McDonald from the RCMP on the campaign to crack down on distracted drivers.
What family means to you. And the increasing number of mixed race families in B.C. All part of our special BC Family Day show.
Michael Prince, University of Victoria political scientist on the Senators Brazeau and Duffy and their behaviour. And Eric Nicholl, Boat Show Manager.
Allen Langdon, chair of Multi Material BC on the proposed change to eliminate non-refundable glass from recycling in Metro. And Amy Candido and Shelley Hine on eating disorder awareness week.
Art Sterritt from Coastal First Nations explains why they are suspending their participation in the Joint Review Panel Northern Gateway hearings, Janet Holder, Enbridge VP responds as does Joe Oliver, Federal Minister of Natural Resources. And John Robin
