Bizarre epithets, VPD under investigation & does Vancouver need a park board?

Dec. 13, 2023: Guest host Jill Bennett in for Simi Sara History’s most bizarre epithets If you're a noteworthy figure fixated on your lasting impression, you have your sights set on that elusive trophy: a cracking epithet. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Scott's thoughts: top Google searches Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi View from Victoria: Park board saga Park board saga continues to go sideways for Ken Sim. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Scott: Why is B.C.’s Office of Human Rights investigating the VPD? Guest: Kasari Govender, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner Does Vancouver need a Park Board? The proposal to dissolve Vancouver's long standing elected park board has stirred controversy and uncertainty among the public due to Mayor Ken Sim's claims of substantial financial savings Guest: Melissa De Genova, Former NPA City Councillor and Park Board Commissioner Will anything come of Canada’s alignment with the UN for a ceasefire? Guest: Warren Kinsella, Lawyer, Author, Political Consultant, and Former Special Assistant to the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien WWII housing Minister Sean Fraser has confirmed that the federal government in Canada is implementing measures to address the housing crisis by drawing inspiration from a housing plan dating back to the World War II era Guest: Marc Lee, Senior Economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Making cent$ of the market with Lori Pinkowski “We’re making cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity - You can contact her team at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at PINKOWSKI.CA” Guest: Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices