Global Updates, Local Impact

Ryan and Lisa check in with Bob Beckett from Vancouver Island Supports Ukraine, as he shares an update from the ground on ongoing efforts to support hospitals and children impacted by the war. Plus, a historic milestone in space exploration as NASA’s Artemis II crew, including Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen returns from a record-breaking journey around the Moon. Back on Earth, B.C.’s latest Labour Force Survey numbers are in, and Labour Minister Ravi Kahlon joins the show to break down what they mean for workers, businesses, and the province’s economic outlook amid trade and tariff pressures. And, Victoria’s cruise ship season sets sail, with the Nieuw Amsterdam arriving at Ogden Point marking the start of a busy and economically significant season for the capital.