Full Show: Boyle wins the NDP nomination, Targeting the wrong businesses & Changing the Police Act in BC

Seg 1: 50/50 to help the CKNW Kids Fund and Backpack Buddies In BC, Thousands of families struggle to put food on the table and hunger can set a child back for life. Backpack Buddies is tackling childhood hunger in BC by putting food directly into the hands of those children who need it most. Guest: Emily-Anne King, Executive Director, Backpack buddies & Sarah Dubios Phillips, Executive Director, CKNW kids fund Seg 2: View From Victoria: Boyle wins the nomination Vancouver city councillor Christine Boyle won the nomination fight to run for NDP in Vancouver-Little Mountain this fall. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in What was said on the phone call between President Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu and what are the expectations for President Biden in the upcoming primaries? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: BC public health bill could target the wrong types of businesses B.C. business and industry leaders express concerns about a provincial bill targeting companies that contribute to diseases and illnesses. They worry about the broad and vague nature of the legislation, fearing that grocers could be sued for selling processed food, red meat, and candy. Guest: Greg Wilson, Retail council of canada and co-author of open letter to the premiere Seg 5: How do job numbers look in the Province? It’s a mixed bag when it comes to the jobs numbers in the province. Guest: Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation Seg 6: Kickin it with the Caps The Whitecaps are gearing up to play Toronto FC on Saturday along with hosting a Vaisakhi celebration over the weekend! Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Government proposes changes to Police Act A new proposed change to the Police Act could allow municipal governments to determine who is their representative on the Police Board with members of the board electing their own chair and vice-chair. Guest: Patricia Barnes, President, BC Association of Police Boards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices