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:
Antonia Mills, Professor at UNBC and Grand Chief Ed John on today's decision on Metis. And Dr. Lynn Beattie and Constanta Jarvis on Alzheimers and dementia stigma.
Steven Kakinoosit, Idle No More organizer and Grand Chief Phillip Stewart, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs on the meeting next week with Prime Minister and the INM movement. And biologist Rick Howie from Kamloops on birding.
Former police officer and now private security expert Leo Knight on the effectiveness of home alarm systems. And Joel deYoung, Chair of the Board of Modo: the Car Coop, on the steady growth of car-sharing in British Columbia
President and CEO of Motor Coach Canada Doug Switzer says coach bus safety records are solid but seat belts are a good idea. And Dr. Ali Zentner on how to develop good eating and exercise habits.
Mandatory drunk driving sentences/ Best movies of 2012
Cross border shopping/Your family story of the year
Cross border shopping/Your family story of the year
Christmas Card of the Air; Santa Claus
Steven Kakinoosit and Helen Knott are two Idle No More organizers in BC who talk about the movement along with Taiaiake Alfred Professor of Political Science at the Indigenous Governance Program. And last minute gift ideas for under eighteen year olds.
Nemy Banthia Professor and Canada Research Chair in Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Sustainability at UBC on fixing the new Port Mann Bridge and snow and ice buildup issues. And Brian Minter on last minute gifts for the gardener.
Psychologist Saul Miller on what causes some to take risks by skiing out of bounds. And Reverend Beth Hayward on dealing with loss at the holiday season.
Tim Jones from North Shore Rescue, David Jones from Environment Canada,Kerry Jang from City of Vancouver Council and Alana Hall from Dawson Creek Art Gallery on snow coming to Metro. And Leonard Krog, NDP A.G. critic on Missing Women Inquiry and Kate Gib
Katrina Pacey from Pivot Legal on how we can make it safer for vulnerable women in B.C. And Suann Hosie, Founder of the Vancouver Emergency Animal Clinic, on pets and holiday season hazards.
Roger Jones, consultant to the Accessible Travel Project explains how people with disabilities can navigate air travel. And James Nevison on his new book Had A Glass 2013 with under twenty dollar wine tips
Janet Holder, VP Enbridge, Carrie Humchitt, Heiltsuk legal counsel and Ellis Ross, Haisla chief councillor on First Nations issues and the Northern Gateway pipeline proposal.
