All Points West from CBC Radio British Columbia show

All Points West from CBC Radio British Columbia

Summary: Jason D'Souza explores the stories that make a difference in your daily life. The show brings together inquiring minds from the North Coast to the Peace, down to the Southern Interior and over to Vancouver Island.

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 Food Matters - Tastebud guides | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 380

A local entrepreneur has just started up an electronic restaurant guide book for the Victoria food scene. Don Genova tells us more.

 Environmental protection, omnibus precedence, and Canadian Olympic triathlon team | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1709

Jo-Ann speaks with former Victoria MP, David Anderson, about what the federal budget bill means for environmental protection in B.C. Norman Spector, former Chief of Staff for past Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, talks about the omnibus budget bill. Executive Director of Trialthlon Canada, Alan Trivett, and Canadian Olympic Triathlete, Brent McMahon, talk about the Canadian Olympic triathlon team, and their hopes for the Olympics.

 Omnibus bill, Wal-Mart award, and BC Moments Machine | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1728

Victoria MP, Denise Savoie, and Green Party Leader, Elizabeth May, talk about the omnibus budget bill, and their roles in this political proceeding. Jo-Ann speaks with Nanaimo's Tim Kerfoot about winning Wal-Mart's International Associate of the Year Award. Executive Director of Marketing for Tourism BC, Carol Nelson, talks about the BC Moments Machine, and it's effect on BC's tourism industry.

 Janion hotel, Tofino's historic medal, and triple crown hopes dashed | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1439

We speak with architectural historian, Dorothy Mindenhall, about what developments are in store for the Janion hotel. Bringing home some history. Executive Director of the Tonquin Foundation, David Griffiths, talks about the re-patriation of a presidential medal. We speak with horse-racing commentator, Tommy Wolski, about Canadian-owned horse "I'll Have Another"s race to a historic triple crown and why it's slowed to a sudden and disappointing stop.

 Spiritual tourism | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 500

Not-Young-Not-Old Columnist Star Weiss explores why spiritual tourism is particularly popular for boomers.

 Emily Carr in Germany, free-enterprise coalition, and plastic bags | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1550

We speak with Jan Ross, a local Carr expert, on news that the prestigious Documenta art showcase in Germany is including works by the BC legend this year. Phil Hochstein, President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, talks about the possibility of a free-enterprise coalition between Liberals and Conservatives. We talk with Stephen Joseph, a San Francisco-based lawyer, about why he thinks banning plastic bags is a bad environmental choice.

 Tofino Food and Wine Festival | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 534

Food columnist Don Genova talks about some of the local gems he discovered at the Tenth Annual Tofino Food and Wine Festival.

 Tsawout land claim, mailing human remains, and rooting for Willie | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1455

Staking their claim. Tsawout treaty officer Eric Pelkey talks about why the Tsawout First Nation believes James Island is rightfully theirs. Searching for meaning. Jo-Ann speaks with police psychologist Mike Webster about what may be motivating the culprit. Jo-Ann speaks with Tassos Baroutis, the owner of Gus's Pub in Port McNeill, about hometown hero Willie Mitchell's chance at the Stanley Cup.

 James Island, human remains, and tourist weather | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1058

Mark Lester, senior vice president with Sotheby's International Realty Canada, talks about the luxury island hiding right under our noses, and defends the decision to sell it despite a pending land claim. Jo-Ann speaks with CBC reporter Ben Hadaway about the human remains mailed to two lower mainland schools. Catherine Rolfsen pays a visit to Victoria's inner harbour to ask tourist operators how the chilly weather affects business.

 Missing women inquiry wrap-up, space exploration and Sechelt boat accident | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1506

Missing women inquiry wrap-up, space exploration and Sechelt boat accident

 B.C. Grapes - Exotics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 468

Troy Townsin talks about the exotic and newer grapes being grown in the region.

 Jeff Davies, Diamond Jubilee and cross border shopping changes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1626

Reporter Jeff Davies retires, a look ahead at the Queen's sixty years on the throne and cross border shopping changes

 Snow White and the Huntsman and Moonrise Kingdom | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 456

Katherine Monk reviews two new films.

 Carmen Aguirre, lightening legislation session and best cocktails | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2290

Author and actor Carmen Aguirre, B.C.'s lightening legislative session and Clive's Classic Lounge

 Not Young Not Old - Body Image | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 553

Star Weiss looks at body image and aging.

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