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:
Brenda Cote from SPARC on the issues around disabled parking permits. And Dr. Kristine Yaffe, professor of psychiatry, neurology and epidemiology at UCSF on alzheimers research.
Bob Keating, CBC Reporter and Bill Wells, retired soil scientist and former Johnsons Landing resident give update. Kathy Powelson, Executive Director of Paws for Hope Animal Foundation on her presentation to Burnaby council tonight. And Leah Pells talks about her new book about growing up with an alcoholic Mother: Not About the Medal.
Diego Solimano, lawyer for one of the plaintiffs in this case, followed by Jamie Graham, Chief of Victoria police on how the new BC legislation is helping police charge impaired drivers. And Brian Minter answers your gardening questions.
Micheal Braeur, professor from the UBC School of Population and Public Health on air quality concerns. And Jeff Davies, CBC Radio legislative reporter retires after twenty years covering BC politics.
Mike Webster, psychologist and former RCMP officer on the code of conduct inquiry into images of Port Coquitlam officer on S and M site. And Bill Rees, co-creator of the concept of ecological footprint.
Michael Miller, Master Instructor with the Red Cross on CPR training and NDP NLA Mike Farnworth on the award he shared in helping revive a fellow citizen with CPR. And CBC Senior meteorologist Claire Martin answers your weather questions.
Linda Allen, Managing Partner of CitySpace Consulting on best practices when neighbourhood interests are at odds with development. And professional nature photographer Brad Hill takes photography calls.
Aaron Jasper, vice chair of the Vancouver Parks Board on the idea of selling parts of municipal golf courses or using parts for parks. And Dr. Beth Taylor from Genesis Fertility Clinic and UBC on the progress being made with IVF treatment and whether or not the medical services plan should pay for the proceedure.
Alan Cassels, Drug Policy Researcher at University of Victoria on the three billion dollar fine to GlaxoSmithKline for fraud over marketing of Paxil and Wellbutrin and Avendia. And
B.C. Ferries sees its ridership numbers sink to historic lows. Guest host Shiral Tobin talks to former N.D.P. Ferries Minister Gordon Wilson. And this summer, is your child a busy bee at summer camp or chilling out at home? Parenting expert Kathy Lynn takes your calls.
The B.C. Teachers' Federation has reached a tentative agreement with its employer. And mechanic Sam Tremblay gives advice on car care for the summer.
Mike Cotter, General manager of the Jericho Sailing Centre Association on the meeting this morning about Kitsilano Coast Guard Station. Pat Bell, Minister for Jobs on Canada joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks. Jim Brander from Sauder School of Business, Robin Smith from the BC Dairy Association and Ron Cannan, MP for Kelowna Lake Country also on the TPP.
Leia Hutchings on flooding in Sicamous. Penny Gurstein from UBC on new interim report on affordability in Vancouver housing and Brett Favaro from SFU and Simon Donner from UBC on the outcome of Rio plus twenty.
Lee Bacchus talks about his bike accident. Grant Rice from Kelowna area Cycling Coalition talks about why he thinks bike helmets are essential. And Rick Antonson on his new book Route 66 Still Kicks sets the stage for an open line on best B.C. road trips.
Scott Hannah, President and CEO of the Credit Counselling Society says the changes announced today are good but some consumers will suffer. And Brian Minter takes your gardening calls.