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U.S. President Donald Trump approved a new cross-border oil pipeline project linking Canada to Wyoming. The pipeline would carry up to about 550,000 barrels of oil per day from Canada through Montana to Wyoming. The City of Vancouver has ceased funding for a program that helped vulnerable populations stay safe during extreme heat. What lead to this decision? In the February budget, the BC government said they were "repacing" the Burnaby Hospital redevlopment. It turns out, that means it's cancelled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The February budget said capital projects were being “repaced.” Was that an actual word and if so what does it mean? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government says Canada is in the “early stages” of discussions about possibly privatizing airports. How could potentially impact travel for Canadians? The most recent gang shooting in Surrey is highlighting why we need a local gang task force. According to Statistics Canada, 35 per cent of 20- to 34-year-olds were living with a parent in 2021, up from 31 per cent in 2001. Why are we seeing this trend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shell has purchased a Canadian natural gas producer. What does this mean for LNG? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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BC Premier Eby rcently backed down again on the pausing of key parts of DRIPA, scrapping plans to table a suspension bill this legislative session. Eby claims that this has been the “most challenging work” he’s done as Premier. What's the latest? BC MLA Mable Elmore is calling for unused donations given to the Kapwa Strong Fund to be returned to Lapu Lapu Day victims. Vancouver city councillors have approved a motion that is looking to bring a Major League Baseball (MLB) team to the city. Could this actually happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DRIPA fallout continues. Is it time for a public inquiry? Independent MLA Tara Armstrong delivered a tirade against treaty making and Indigenous rights. The tirade even included a reference to the Nazi/German nationalist “blood and land” doctrine. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Premier David Eby joins us to discuss DRIPA. He says he's backing away from plans to suspend or change parts of the Indigenous rights law, but what comes next? Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not make any concessions just to start trade talks with the US. Is this a sign of rough negotiations ahead? The U.K. Parliament has passed a bill that will permanently outlaw sales of tobacco products, including cigarettes, to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NDP MLA Joan Phillip is "seriously ill" according to Premier David Eby. The fallout from DRIPA continues. What's the latest? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST:  Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We get the latest on the DRIPA file in BC and talk about the need for Temporary Foreign Workers here in Canada. Guest: Ben O'Hara Byrne, Global BC Reporter based at the BC Legislature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario has introduced legislation making attendance worth 10–15% of the final grade in all secondary school courses. Should BC do the same? The Carney government has paused the federal fuel excise tax from April 20 to Labour Day 2026. Will this help lower airfare? New Westminster has passed a bylaw (third reading) requiring landlords to keep at least one living space at or below 26°C between 8pm and 8am during summer months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Treaty talk! Premier David Eby is concerned about the impact of DRIPA on public servants who make decisions on resources, land, other government policies. BC has lost a friend. Seattle columnist Joel Connelly passes at age 78. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Crime and disorder is forcing small business to reconsider how they protect themselves Guest: SeoRhin Yoo, senior policy analyst, Canadian Federation of Independent Business Orban is out in Hungary! Guest: Kim Lane Scheppele , Professor of Sociology and International Affairs in the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs What is Data Sovereignty? Guest: Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: DRIPA and the Conservative Leadership Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Last night was the much-anticipated BC Conservative leadership debate. How did it go? Were there any standout performances? Did anyone drop the ball? Ken Sim joins us in-studio to discuss the city's proposal to put a TON of money towards rebuilding the parks & rec sector. The Vancouver Art Gallery is digging into their basement for their latest exhibit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vaughn watched the entire 90 minute BC Conservative leadership debate. Were there any standouts? Did anyone drop the ball? What route is Premier Eby trying to take with DRIPA? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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B.C.'s premier met with First Nations leaders to discuss planned amendments to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. The amendments will suspend certain sections of DRIPA, to be introduced after Easter break. What the heck is happening with BC Ferries? Between long-weekend demands and vessels breaking down, it's proving to be a tough time for passengers. When we text more, we speak less, and It’s starting to show. New data shows Americans are speaking roughly 300 fewer words per day each year, adding up to 120,000+ fewer spoken words annually. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Eby backs down on his vow to pass amendments to the Declaration Act this session. The BC Court of Appeal reverses the earlier BC Supreme Court decision which limited claim to Nootka Island to clear evidence of occupancy. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie has written a letter expressing deep concern for his community after a court ruling gave the Cowichan Tribe aboriginal title to hundreds of acres of land. The Ministry of Forests has released a Technical Policy Paper on the evolution of proposed changes to the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA). Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As construction slows in BC, is getting a job in trades still considered a good plan for your future? Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie and City Council have sent a formal letter raising concerns about uncertainty over private property rights in the context of ongoing Aboriginal title negotiations A government internal audit found major administrative failures in BC's Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT) program. Where is all the money? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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