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Now you Know - The mystery behind those hard hats on power linesBC Backstory - The electrifying duo from BC Hydro Street Survey - The bright history of neon lightsBC Road Trip -  Touring BC’s massive hydro dams.Pieces of History - Exploring the MOV's modern box of magic

Learn about the history of kettle chips and Brownie's Chicken, hear from Salmon n' Bannock restaurant's owner Inez Cook, and enjoy a road trip to Whistler.

Learn about tobacco farming history, hear from "BC's most famous farmer" Potato Ty, and enjoy a road trip to Cache Creek.

Now you know: The First NHL Player of Asian descent BC Backstory: Hidden heroes revealed. Bud Wong uncovers the thrilling world of wartime spies and high-stakes secret missions.Street Survey- Reporter Neena Savage visits Chinatown Storytelling Centre to learn a bit about historyBC Roadtrip - From the slopes of Silver Star to the legend of the Ogopogo, we explore the hidden gems of VernonPieces of History -  A curated look at the rare artifacts preserving Chinese cultural heritage at the Museum of Vancouver.

Now you Know: Capturing the Coast: The Fred Tibbs Story BC Backstory: "Goldie Logs" from the UBC Thunderjacks talks about all things logger sports (which gets Bob a little jealous)Street Survey: Reporter Neena Savage is up in the trees to chat with people about nature BC Road Trip - The best places to stay and play in Campbell River Pieces of History- Get a sneak peek at the Museum of Vancouver's That Which Sustains Us exhibit

Learn about the 9 worst BC riots, hear from Kat Jayme who directed an ESPN film about the Canucks riot of 2011, and enjoy a road trip to Penticton. January 31, 2026.

Learn about an extinct breed of dog that Coast Salish folks bred for weaving, hear from Aleen Sparrow about her journey to become a master weaver, and enjoy a road trip to Ladysmith.

Learn about a long-buried BC skatepark that historians are hoping to dig up, hear from Indigenous pro skateboarder Joe Buffalo about his journey, and take a road trip to Galiano Island. January 17th, 2026.

Learn about the first ever baseball game under lights in BC, Nat Bailey Stadium's connection to the great number 42 Jackie Robinson, and enjoy a road trip to Nanaimo.

Learn about Expo Ernie's new home, an old bounty on gophers in BC, insurance vending machines at our airports, and enjoy a road trip to Revelstoke.

Learn about alcohol prohibition in BC, the historic "park gangs" of Vancouver, and enjoy the most touristy road trip to Victoria you've ever been on.

Learn about a lost pyramid on Okanagan Lake, hear about CBC BC's Justin McElroy's year-long trip around the world, and enjoy a road trip to Prince George.

Learn about the oldest skateboard shop in Canada, hear about a BC charity that brings boards to kids living on First Nations reservations, and enjoy a road trip from Coombs to Tofino.

Learn about how the Coquihalla got a bunch of Shakespeare names on its features, hear about AirCare and how the government once installed a gallows next to the Crowsnest Pass, and take a road trip out to Salmon Arm.

Learn about the guy who invented the phrase "Hands up!" in BC, hear about a murder by milkshake (yes, you read that right!) as well as a foiled plot to smuggle drugs across the border, and enjoy a road trip out to Bob's hometown of Vernon.

Learn about how poop heats a Vancouver neighbourhood, hear from Uytae Lee about why our public washrooms leave a lot to be desired, and take a road trip to visit some of the most interesting toilets in the province.

Learn about some BC inventions, including the Jolly Jumper egg cartons, hear about Science World's initiatives to foster creativity in our province, and enjoy a road trip out to Chilliwack.

Learn about the time elephants stamped through Cranbrook, what to do in Kamloops, why and when somebody introduced camels to the Cariboo region, and about a group called Rabbitats.

Learn about meteorites, planes and other things that fall from the sky in BC, what to do in Ucluelet, and what horticulturist Chris Chung thinks you should do with fallen tree seeds

Learn about the government getting kids to "feed" garbage cans, which BC antiques stores to visit, and how Brian Scudamore started 1800-GOT-JUNK

Learn about the Sts'ailes First Nation's connection to Sasquatch, what to do in Harrison Hot Springs, and what comedian Brent Butt thinks of the fabled hairy beast of the woods