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:
Ken Denike, Vancouver School Trustee on his motion to formalize security protocol in schools. And Dave Conway, BC Hydro spokesperson for the Site C proposal on why Hydro wants to move forward on the project.
Stephen Smart, CBC Legislative reporter on the confusion this week over the Smart Meter program. And Bill Grant Duff, owner of All Nations Stamp and Coin in Vancouver on the last days of circulation of the penny.
Alana Hendren, Exec. Director of the Developmental Disabilities Association on the wage issues for Community Living workers. And Kent Mullinix from Kwantlen College Sustainable Agriculture program on using ALR land to farm.
Claudia Copley from BC Nature and the Victoria Natural History society on a new U.S. study that reveals how many birds and small mammals cats kill each year. And Tony Gioventu, Executive director of the Condominium Home Owners Ass. of B.C. on depreciatio
Wildlife biologist David Hancock on the cull of the barred Owl in an attempt to save the remaining dozen or so Spotted Owls. And Tyler Sommers Coordinator of Democracy Watch on banking fees and how to challenge.
Grand Chief Doug Kelly from the Sto:lo on the end of Theresa Spence's hunger strike and moving forward. And resident gardener Brian Minter.
Liz Shorten of the BC branch of the Cdn Media Production assoc. on their position on how to bolster the film industry in BC. And Gordon Hamilton Vancouver Sun resources reporter on the LNG boom
Eric Rankin, CBC reporter, on his investigation into the sale of expired baby formula along with UBC biologist Blythe Nilson on what is of concern, and what is not. Plus providing bus service in the north. We hear from Mary Polak, BC's Minister of transpo
BC Branch of Cdn Cancer Society CEO Barbara Kaminsky on their call to make province wide ban on smoking in public parks, patios, playgrounds etc. And Fraser Health's new Speak Up program designed to help teens and youth learn more about mental illness an
Danielle Primrose, CEO and President of the BBB for Mainland BC on the scams to beware of for 2013
Lister Farrer, cycling coach and former head of the Canadian cycling association's anti-doping program on Lance's disgrace. And travel writer Robin Esrock on winter sun destinations.
CBC Reporter Steve Lus and Vancouvre Sun's Kim Bolan on spate of gun violence in last five days. And President and CEO of Better Business Bureau Danielle Primrose on top ten scams of 2013 to beware of.
Three Idle No More protesters from around the province. And Sto:lo advisor Ernie Crey with his views on FN politics and Idle No More. And Kelowna vet Marco Veenis on the high cost of drugs for pets.
Dr. Paul Van Buynder Chief Health Officer for Fraser Health and Dr. Perry Kendall BC Provincial Health Officer on large numbers of flu cases. And Go Public story on years long wait for speech therapy for pre-school autistic boy.
David Jones from Environment Canada and Norm Parkes, Executive Director of Highway Operations for B.C. on the snowfall and avalanche concerns. And Judy Villeneuve, Surrey Councillor, on their ambitious poverty reduction plan.
