Inside #bcpoli: Recent Episodes
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Current freelance journalist in Denmark. Former News Director at CHNL Radio in Kamloops and host of Inside #bcpoli. Former journo at CKNW and CBC Vancouver.
Denmark’s return to near normal has had mixed results by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Denmark ditches COVID restrictions and its reasoning is complicated by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Denmark shatters COVID records as it prepares to remove restrictions by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
My conversation with CKNW’s Jill Bennett on Denmark beginning to phase out COVID restrictions despite soaring infection numbers and the stark changes of tone from officials from one week to the next.
Omicron variant surges in Denmark causing hospital admission concerns by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Omicron COVID variant in Denmark and the EU by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
My conversation with ABC NewsRadio's Thomas Oriti in Australia about Omicron in Denmark by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
I talked to CKNW’s Simi Sara about the Omicron variant storming through Denmark, the concerns, and the current outbreak situation in Denmark and across Europe.
A twindemic? My chat with Simi Sara about some usual viruses that have come roaring back by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
My chat with Jody Vance on CKNW to talk about BC’s rising infection numbers, how its failing in its response, and what other countries in Europe are doing to combat the variant and increase vaccinations.
COVID update from Denmark and touching on Sweden as well with George Affleck on CKNW by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Interview with CRFA’s Kristy Cameron in Ottawa on Canadian quarantine rules by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Denmark to return to almost ‘normal’ by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Denmark ditches the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Danish vaccine passport becomes the new normal in Denmark by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
My chat with Radio NL’s Brett Mineer about Denmark and Norway joining other countries in suspending AstraZeneca vaccinations.
My interview with the CBC’s Ian Hanomansing about how Denmark is approaching the introduction of vaccine passports. What information it will show, how it will work, and the challenges ahead.
My interview with Jill Bennett on CKNW about the struggle to protect Denmark’s seniors in care from COVID, the cost of isolation, and how vaccination is restoring normalcy for them now.
My interview with Simi Sara on CKNW on the more contagious coronavirus variants and the real and present danger they pose, the crisis in Portugal, and the vaccination effort in the E.U. and Denmark.
Denmark tightens its lockdown amid fears of a new more contagious COVID strain by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
My interview with Jill Bennett on CKNW as corona infections surge to record highs going into Christmas forcing Denmark into another strict lockdown.
My chat with Simi Sara on CKNW about Denmark’s two phase plan to administer COVID vaccinations, which could start soon, and new restrictions directed at young people as infections rise in the Copenhagen metro area.
My chat with Simi Sara today about the latest from Denmark including potentially COVID infected dead mink literally rising from the grave, the wheel come off the pandemic response in Sweden, and corona deaths rise in Europe.
My chat with ABC NewsRadio's Tom Oriti in Australia on the latest on the mink coronavirus variant front here in Denmark.
My interview with Simi Sara on CKNW about the twists and turns in Denmark since it was announced last week that a new variant of COVID has been passed to humans from farmed mink.
My chat with Jill Bennett on CKNW about Denmark bringing in severe COVID restrictions in seven Danish municipalities and the culling of millions of farmed mink in a bid to wipe out a new coronavirus strain already infecting 12 people.
My chat with Simi Sara discussing their COVID runaway train in Europe as country after country in the E.U. returns to a corona lockdown.
I joined Simi Sara on CKNW to discuss the explosion of COVID cases across Europe and why it might be happening.
In the 2nd segment I joined guest host Jody Vance to talk back to school in Denmark amid the global pandemic and touched on the COVID situation in Denmark and nearby Sweden.
My interview with Simi Sara on CKNW about surging COVID numbers in Denmark and across Europe by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
My interview on the Simi Sara show on CKNW this morning on the COVID situation in Denmark by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
My chat with Howie Reimer on the phase two coronavirus reopening in Denmark as big shopping centers and malls open there doors today. We also discuss Radio NL's 50th anniversary and some of my memories from working there.
My interview with Howie Reimer on Radio NL on the coronavirus situation in Denmark by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
My chat with Radio NL's Brett Mineer about the massive coronavirus shutdown in Denmark by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
I joined NL Morning Show host Howie Reimer and news anchor Bill Cowen to discuss the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak in Denmark and across the E.U.
I joined Simi Sara on CKNW this morning to discuss major changes made by the Danish government to try and prevent a widespread coronavirus outbreak. We also discussed the impacts the virus is having across the European Union and to tourism.
My chat today with CKNW's Simi Sara on the reaction here in Denmark to US President Donald Trump suddenly scrubbing his state visit to Denmark because Greenland is not for sale.
On this special two hour edition of Inside #bcpoli we begin with Global BC's Keith Baldrey and Richard Zussman, The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and BC Today's Shannon Waters on the panel discussing the Trans Mountain pipeline, forestry, cannabis, teacher negotiations, and plenty more. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Kamloops MLAs Todd Stone and Peter Milobar. Next Premier John Horgan is on the show to discuss his pipeline stance, cannabis concerns, and more. We are then joined by BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson as he discusses EHT concerns. Trans Mountain President Ian Anderson is in studio after that to discuss where the pipeline is at, the opposition to it, and routing issues. We finish the show with Green Party leader Andrew Weaver talking Trans Mtn and clean energy.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with the host of APTN In Focus Melissa Ridgen for an update on the 'Baby H' story. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by The Vancouver Sun's Rob Shaw to talk about the glacial pace of provincial cannabis license approvals and mounting concerns. Then B.C.'s Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie joins us to discuss her concerns about seniors home care versus extended care. We finish the show discussing China's beef with Canada with the BC Cattlemen's Association's Kevin Boon.
Full interview with incoming BCTF President Teri Mooring by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with an extended discussion about all things Kamloops with Mayor Ken Christian. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association Executive Director Carl DeSantis. We finish with Kamloops South MLA Todd Stone and his UBCM frustrations.
Today's Woodford Show begins with a discussion about local education issues with Kamloops School Board Chair Kathleen Karpuk. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by UBCM President Arjun Singh to discuss a controversy over China holding a reception for local politicians at the annual AGM. We finish the show discussing the latest in Canadian and American politics with TRU lecturer and lawyer Jeffrey Meyers.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with Acumen Law's Kyla Lee discussing a constitutional challenge over breathalyzers, drug impaired driving, and an overhaul of the criminal code. Then APTN's Melissa Ridgen joins us to discuss the disturbing case of Ministry of Children and Family Development seizing an infant days after birth at Royal Inland Hospital. Then we discuss China and its role at UBCM causing quite a controversy with Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and BC Today's Shannon Waters. The panel tackles this week's Trans Mountain news and fallout, forestry woes, a cannabis showdown between the province and municipalities, and the Lekstrom report aftermath. Then Kamloops South MLA Todd Stone is in studio to raise the alarm over vaping use among youth and more.
On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing this week's Trans Mountain news with the President of Peterson Capital, and founder of Suits and Boots Canada, Rick Peterson. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford dives into the world of sports as the voice of the Kamloops Blazers Jon Keen is in studio to discuss the NHL draft and the changes at the Blazers. Then BC Care Providers CEO Daniel Fontaine is on the show to discuss a seniors care staffing crisis. We return to the Trans Mountain issue to finish the show with the CEO of the Business Council of BC Greg D'Avignon.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian discussing the Trans Mountain pipeline, cannabis revenue sharing, biosolids, and more. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson to discuss his displeasure with the political reaction to the forestry crisis. We then turn our attention to an air ambulance issue in the Peace region with MLA Mike Bernier. The show finishes with Kamloops Art Gallery Executive Director Margaret Chrumka and the non-profit society she is part of to push for a downtown Kamloops Performing Arts Centre.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with Kamloops Thompson School Board Chair Kathleen Karpuk to catch up on this week's board meeting. Then NL news Director Shane Woodford is joined by Whispering Pines First Nation Chief Mike LeBourdais for an update on an indigenous group seeking to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline. Then BC Liberals MLA Tracy Redies joins us to talk about her Employer Health Tax concerns. We finish the show discussing Canadian and American political news with TRU's Jeffrey Meyers.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with Acumen Law's Kyla Lee discussing the advent of cannabis edibles, drug impaired driving, distracted driving, and more. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Hexo Corp's Vice President of Social Responsibility Terry Lake to further discuss cannabis edibles arriving this fall. We then listen back to Friday's interview with Finance minister Carole James. We finish the show getting a sense of the wildfire season so far with Chief Fire Information Officer Kevin Skrepnek.
On today's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and Richard Zussman to discuss a reeling forestry sector, a looming Trans Mountain pipeline decision, teacher negotiations, and what the hell is going on in Surrey. Then Finance minister Carole James joins us to discuss money laundering, forestry woes, teacher contract talks, and the cannabis revenue sharing talks with UBCM, Then soon to be Kamloops Green Party of Canada candidate Iain Currie joins us to discuss this fall's federal election campaign.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with the Kamloops Thompson Teachers Association's out going and incoming Presidents in Amanda Jensen-Labar and Laurel Macpherson discussing bargaining and local education issues. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by CFIB Vice President Richard Truscott to discuss a disturbing number of job vacancies across the country. We then discuss the forestry crisis with Wood Matters Group President Russ Taylor. The show finishes discussing heart health with TRU's Dr. Mark Rakobowchuk.
On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing civic politics and this week's Kamloops council meeting with Mayor Ken Christian. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by B.C.'s Forests Minister Doug Donaldson to discuss a brutal week for sawmill closures, curtailment, and suspensions. We continue the sawmill discussion next with opposition critic John Rustad. Then Heather Shtuka joins us to discuss an effort to help families with missing loved ones as she still seeks answers in the disappearance of her son Ryan from Sun Peaks almost a year and a half ago.
Today's Woodoford Show begins discussing local education issues with School District 73 Board Chair Kathleen Karpuk. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by B.C.'s energy and Mines Minister Michelle Mungall to discuss electric vehicles, the infrastructure, and Trans Mountain. Then we turn our attention to a global study on cardiovascular health with SFU Professor Scott Lear. We finish the show discussing American politics with TRU lecturer and lawyer Jeffrey Meyers.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with Acumen Law's Kyla Lee who is discussing what she calls heavy handed changes to ICBC optional insurance rates. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Clearwater Mayor Merlin Blackwell to discuss the impact of Canfor shutting down its Vavenby sawmill. We then get a bargaining update from BCTF President Glen Hansman ahead of a self imposed end of June deadline to get a deal done. We finish the show discussing tonight's huge Raptors game as they stand on the brink of capturing the NBA title.
On today's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and BC Today's Shannon Waters to discuss some breaking news on the provincial government's court challenge of the Trans Mountain pipeline, the BCUC probe into gas prices, Massey tunnel news, soaring highway one expansion costs, the Surrey RCMP fight, and even more. Then Housing minister Selina Robinson is in studio to discuss a new Kamloops housing initiative, homelessness, and the wait by local governments for a revenue sharing deal on legal cannabis.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with the Kamloops SCPCA's Deirdre Campbell. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford discusses gender equity in the business world with success coach Nafissa Shireen. We then turn our attention to gangs with the CFSEU's Sgt. Brenda Winpenny to discuss a new initiative aimed at pulling the veil back on the violent criminal activities of organized biker gangs. We finish the show discussing the annual BC Chamber of Commerce AGm with Kamloops Chamber President Joshua Knaak.
On today's Woodford Show we are joined by Kamloops Thompson Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod as the local ballot in this fall's federal election begins to take shape. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Karl de Bruijn to discuss the B.C. Special Olympics and a call for local help. We then turn our attention to plant based food with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois. We finish the show hearing from Patrice Gordon who is just back from a month in Mozambique working with the Red Cross on disaster recovery efforts after the devastation of Cylcone Idai.
On today's Woodford Show we kick off the short work week with Acumen Law's Kyla Lee discussing impaired driving and legal cannabis in the workplace. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by UBC doctoral student Hossein Montazerian to discuss a breakthrough on 'smart' clothing and what it means. Then B.C.'s Privacy and Information Commissioner Michael McEvoy joins us to discuss his demand for legislative changes after findings himself in what he calls an "absurd" situation. We finish the show with Terry Lake ahead of his acclamation as the Liberal candidate for the Kamloops Thompson Cariboo in this fall's federal election.
On today's Inside #bcpoli Radio NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer to discuss the McLachlin Report's findings in the legislature expense scandal, Allegations of Citizens Services Minister Jinny Sims skirting FOI laws, the public inquiry into money laundering, and bargaining with teachers suddenly running into big trouble.
Full interview on bargaining w/ BCPSEA's Alan Chell by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
On today's Woodford Show we largely focus on the public inquiry into money laundering beginning with former trial lawyer and columnist for the National Observer Sandy Garossino. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Green Party leader Andrew Weaver for his reaction. We then hear from a former Attorney General and Commissioner of his own inquiry into missing women Wally Oppal. We finish the show by getting the skinny on the TRU Generator program for young entrepreneurs with the university's Lincoln Smith.
Full interview on the state of #bced talks with BCTF President Glen Hansman by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Full press conference with Premier John Horgan announcing a public inquiry into money laundering by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
On this week's Woodford Show we begin discussing last night's Kamloops Board of Education meeting with Chair Kathleen Karpuk. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by UBCM President Arjun Singh to discuss how to tackle council pay raises and more. Then we discuss the gifting of a new headquarters for Kamloops Search and Rescue with Search Manager Alan Hobler, We finish the show discussing Canadian and American politics with TRU lecturer and lawyer Jeffrey Meyers.
On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing a number of subjects from money laundering to distracted driving and more with Acumen Law's Kyla Lee. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Dr. Brenden Hursh to discuss a study finding some hope for children dealing with type 1 diabetes. We turn our attention to seniors care with BC Care Providers Association CEO Daniel Fontaine who says they are dealing with a crisis in the interior. We finish the show with Quesnel mayor Bob Simpson to hear how his community is dealing with the news that Tolko is shuttering its sawmill there.
On today's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and Richard Zussman, along with The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer for a deep dive into this week's jaw dropping money laundering allegations tabled in two different reports. We also talk ICBC and a bizarre speech from the Speaker of the Legislature. We finish the show with Thomas Davidoff from UBC's Sauder School of Business to get a sense of the real estate impact from the latest money laundering allegations.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with our weekly civic politics chat with Mayor Ken Christian. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Dr. Rob Higgins an Associate Professor of Biology at TRU to talk ants and ticks. With more jaw dropping money laundering allegations Dr. Peter German joins us next to talk about his latest report into luxury car sales. We finish the show talking with Art a spokesperson for Bikers Are Buddies Canada who are coming to help a young girl in Chase who is being bullied.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with Global BC's Richard Zussman breaking down last night's big byelection win by the federal Green Party in Nanaimo. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Dana Lee to hear her story of chronic pain, addiction, and recovery. Next we turn our attention to the latest in Canadian and American politics with lawyer and lecturer at TRU Jeffrey Meyers. We finish the show discussing $10 a day childcare with Sharon Gregson who was in studio.
Today's Woodford Show begins with Acumen Law's Kyla Lee discussing a weekend worth of testing on the Drager Drug Test 5000 with some rather disturbing result. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Kamloops Councillor Bill Sarai discussing online voting and more. Next we hear from BC Wildlife Park GM Glen Grant on a rather promising fiscal start to the year and some changes at the park. We finish the show discussing local education issues with Kamloops Thompson Teachers Association Amanda Jensen-LaBar.
On today's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Kieth Baldrey and The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and Rob Shaw to discuss the Trans Mountain pipeline battle, money laundering, the legislature spending scandal, and more. Then B.C.'s Attorney General Dave Eby is on the show to discuss a court challenge over Alberta's 'turn off the taps' legislation, money laundering, and looming ICBC changes.
Today's Woodford Show begins with the Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior President Kelly Ried and CHBA BC past President Matt McCurrach to discuss concerns with the provincial government's Step code for housing. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Jamie Wassink with BC Emergency Health Services and Gayle Voyer with Canadian Blood Services to talk about the importance of giving blood. Then the show goes into the toilet to discuss what can and can't flush with Metro Vancouver's Larina Lopez and two mascots 'Pee' and 'Poo' to raise awareness. We finish the show discussing how soil additives may be doing more harm than good with UBC Okanagan researcher Miranda Hart.
Full press conference audio as Premier John Horgan responds to Alberta's turn off the taps bill by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing the latest Kamloops School District budget and other issues with Board Chair Kathleen Karpuk. then NL news Director Shane Woodford is joined by B.C.'s newest Builders Code Advisor Diane Jolicoeur to discuss addressing bullying and harassment of women in trades. Then we chat with Gina Myhill_Jones who is seeking the NDP nomination in the Kamloops Thompson Cariboo. The show finishes discussing political news on both sides of the border with TRU lecturer and lawyer Jeffrey Meyers.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with our regular Monday morning chat with Acumen Law's Kyla Lee as we discuss a new device to tackle drug impaired driving and more. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford talks to the Executive Director of the Kamloops Hospice Association Wendy Marlow. We then turn our attention to soaring gas prices as CCPA Senior Economist Marc Lee makes the argument to regulate gas prices in B.C. We finish the show discussing a bid by First Nations groups to buy all or part of the Trans Mountain pipeline with Whispering Pines First Nation Chief Mike LeBourdais.
On today's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, and BC Today's Shannon Waters to discuss the week's big issues including soaring gas prices, whether a new refinery is realistic, the 4/20 pot protest showdown, drug possession decriminalization, and more. Then Kamloops South MLA Todd Stone is in studio to discuss the highway improvement announcements this week from the province and what was missing.
On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing ICBC with Insurance Bureau of Canada Vice President Aaron Sutherland. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by by Phoenix Centre Executive Director Sian Lewis to discuss decriminalizing people possessing small amounts of drugs for personal use. Next we turn our attention to soaring gas prices with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation's Kris Sims. We finish the show discussing vaccines and the findings of a UBC study with Dr. Julie Bettinger.
On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing the geography in Kamloops and a new app in development to show it all off with TRU's Associate Dean of Geography and Faculty of Arts Crystal Huscroft. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Kamloops MP Cathy McLeod to get her reaction to facing Terry Lake in this fall's federal election. We turn our attention next to the redacted Mueller report with lawyer and TRU lecturer Jeffrey Meyers. We finish the show discussing a promising study on a way to help children with peanut allergies with BC Childrens Hospital Allergy Research Manager Lianne Soller.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with former MLA and cabinet minister Terry Lake in studio to discuss his decision to seek the federal Liberal nomination in the Kamloops Thompson Cariboo riding. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Cannabiswise co-founder Barinder Rasode to discuss craft cannabis operations and the challenges they face. Next Global BC's Richard Zussman is on to discuss Terry Lake's chances and how the federal election is taking shape so far. We finish the show discussing parenting with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe.
A hybrid Woodford Show and Inside #bcpoli today. We begin with a former BC Liberal cabinet minister, current Dawson Creek Councillor, and now the Premier's special liaison on caribou consultations Blair Lekstrom. Then Sun Peaks Chief Marketing Officer Aidan Kelly is on to talk about the winter that was. We finish with a condensed Inside #bcpoli with no show on Friday due to the Easter long weekend. Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer join NL News Director Shane Woodford to talk about the big political stories of the week.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with our weekly chat with Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian discussing the big civic issues of the week. Then TRU student Sajeesh Soman joins us to discuss how the university is using social media to recruit students and its role in his journey from Mumbai to Kamloops. Then BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson is in studio discussing gun violence, caribou consultations, gas prices, the annual 4/20 cannabis event, and more.
On today's Woodford Show we begin chatting with the CEO of the BC Real Estate Association Darlene Hyde discussing steps her association and others want to take to combat money laundering. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Port Coquitlam mayor and in this case United Steelworkers Union spokesperson Brad West to discuss a review of Worksafe BC concerning the 2012 sawmill explosions in Burns Lake and Prince George. We finish the show with our weekly chat with lawyer and TRU lecturer Jeffrey Meyers discussing Canadian and American political stories of note.
On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing senior's care issues with the BC Care Providers Association CEO Daniel Fontaine in studio. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Acumen Law's Kyla Lee to discuss DUI defences, marijuana, and more. We then turn our attention to education with BCTF President elect TerI Mooring to talk about contract negotiations and a whole lot more. We finish the show chatting with Education Minister Rob Fleming about the Valleyview expansion announcement, bargaining, and more.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, Global BC's Keith Baldrey, and Richard Zussman to discuss the latest money laundering revelations, rising tensions with the Speaker, the Maple Ridge housing spat, the annual 4/20 pot protest, and more. Then BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver joins us to discuss his money laundering take and whether the Greens would support an e-drive LNG facility.
On today's Woodford Show we begin talking about some of the bizarre things you can consume that will lead to a failed breathalyzer test with Acumen Law's Kyla Lee. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Kamloops Central Business Improvement Assoc. Executive Director Carl DeSantis who is not happy with a new busking fee proposal. Next we turn our attention to the Alberta provincial election with the Globe and Mail's Gary Mason. We finish the show discussing First Nations concerns over the removal of land title records from Kamloops with Skeena MLA, and former Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation Ellis Ross.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with our weekly civic segment with Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian discussing the overdose crisis, removing land title records, wildfire smoke, and more. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth to discuss regulating live event ticket sales, money laundering, legal cannabis, and more. Then we return to money laundering with Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West who is demanding a proper public inquiry into the issue.
On today's Woodford Show we begin getting caught up with Monday night's Kamloops Thompson School Board meeting in Clearwater with Board Vice chair Rhonda Kershaw. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by lawyer Frank Quinn to discuss the removal of land title records. We then turn our attention to legal cannabis supply challenges with Hexo Corp's VP of Corporate Social Responsibility Terry Lake. We finish the show talking Canadian and American politics with TRU lecturer and lawyer Jeffrey Meyers.
On today's Woodford Show we begin chatting with Premier John Horgan about his government's plans to renew the interior forestry industry and about the removal of land title records in Kamloops. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Kamloops School District's Director of Instruction and Learning Services Trish Smillie to discuss the provincial edict for schools to provide free menstrual products for students in school bathrooms. We then turn our attention to LNG and the promise from one project to use an electronic drive with the CEO and President of the BC LNG Alliance Bryan Cox. We finish the show with B.C.'s Chief Fire Information Officer Ken Skrepnek as we try and read the teal leaves of the wildfire season to come.
Full presser Attorney General Dave Eby and Peter German on latest money laundering report by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
For the first time in 2016 the BC Conservative Party has itself a new party leader. NL News Director Shane Woodford has a chance to chat with Trevor Bolin a 39 year old Councillor from Ft. St. John who is taking a big step into provincial politics.
On today's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and BC Today's Shannon Waters to discuss LNG shenanigans at the legislature, Chevron going E-drive with its Kitimat LNG project, the Alberta election race, ICBC changes, and a whole lot more. Then Kamloops MLAs Peter Milobar and Todd Stone are in studio to discuss the twists and turns in the land title records removal story and to add some twists of their own.
We begin today's Woodford Show with Ashlene Crichlow who hosts the Miss Confidentialityy podcast dispensing relationship advice here in Kamloops. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by CAP Team Supervisor Alexix Proulx to discuss the teams's interaction stats. Next Fortis BC's Ian Turnbull is in studio to talk about how Kamloops is leading the province in reducing gas line breaks. We finish the show discussing federal politics and the latest in SNC Lavalin controversy with Kamloops MP Cathy McLeod.
On today's Woodford Show we have our weekly chat with Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian discussing this week's civic issues. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by UBCO School of Health Associate Professor Jonathan Little to discuss what not to do on the Keto diet. We then turn our attention to the early start to the wildfire season with the University of Alberta Wildland Fire Science Professor Mike Flannigan. The show finishes with a chat with Wells Grey Tourism Manager Stephaine Molina and what to expect from the tourism season to come.
On today's Woodford Show we begin talking to Kamloops Councillor Dieter Dudy about climate change, its impact on farming, and the lack of communication to farmers on solutions. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by legendary Kamloops fly fisher Mo Bradley discussing a book written about him. Then we take a deep dive into the SNC Lavalin scandal with TRU lecturer and lawyer Jeffrey Meyers. We continue the theme with TRU Law Professor Craig Jones.
On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing with former Cache Creek mayor John Ranta whether or not there are enough transportation options in the interior six months after Greyhound packed it in. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by ICBC expert Richard McCandless to discuss today's changes. We then turn our attention to a pair of weekend wildfires and concerns over the removal of land title records from Kamloops with Neskonlith First Nations Chief Judy Wilson. We finish the show putting the focus back on ICBC with former Premier Ujjal Dosanjh who is blasting the government of the day.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer to discuss some breaking legal aid funding news, ride sharing, Land Title Office woes in Kamloops, the legislature's dress code, and next week's ICBC changes. Then we turn our attention back to ride sharing with Green Party MLA Adam Olsen who sat on the all party legislative committee.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian to discuss a number of local issues including the call for a ban on plastic bags. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Venture Kamloops Executive Director Jim Anderson to discuss local economic issues. We then turn our attention to ride sharing with Kamloops North MLA Peter Milobar who was on an all party legislative ride sharing committee. We finish discussing concerns around the local Land Titles Office and a motion meant to address it with Councillor Mike O'Reilly.
On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing a potential breakthrough in heart transplants with UBC Okanagan Heart Valve Performance Laboratory graduate researcher Dylan Goode joining us. Then we discuss the Omar Khadr case and if he is even guilty in the first place with former trial lawyer now National Observer columnist Sandy Garossino. Then we take a deep dive in the finished Mueller report separating what we do and don't know with lawyer and TRU lecturer Jeffrey Meyers.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes and her concerns ahead of another wildfire season. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Kamloops Search and Rescue's Jenn Stahn to discuss the weekend funding announcement. We then turn our attention to cord cutters be they landline or cable with Carleton University's Ben Klass. We finish the show discussing endangered caribou with Forests Minister Doug Donaldson.
This week NL News Director Shane Woodford and Jeffrey Meyers discuss the lastest in the Trump Russia investigation. The New Zealand shooting, Brexit, Trump and any nexus. Not done there we also take a look at the latest on the SNC Lavalin controversy.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and BC Today's Shannon Waters to discuss the province's plan to bolster vaccination rates, a dust up between the BC Care Providers Association and Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie, the Alberta election, bargaining, and fracking. Then Premier John Horgan joins us to discuss the Trans Mountain pipeline, salmon, the Alberta election, and more.
On today's Woodford Show B.C.'s Attorney General Dave Eby joins us to discuss the scrapping of the BCLC downtown Kamloops headquarters replacement project and his meeting with Kamloops business groups, money laundering, legal aid, and more. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Tourism Kamloops CEO Beverly DeSantis to discuss the tourism season to come. Next Kamloops Airport Managing Director Ed Ratuski is in studio to talk about his return to the city and what is next for the airport. Last but not least Kamloops North MLA Peter Milobar is in studio to talk BCLC HQ concerns and pipelines.
On today's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Richard Zussman, and The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw to discuss the speculation tax, Trans Mountain, ALR changes, and if BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilson has an optics problem. Next opposition Attorney General critic Michael Lee is on the show to discuss the legal aid showdown and more.Then in podcast bonus content we discuss ALR changes with Agriculture Minister Lana Popham and then the issue of orphaned gas wells with Energy and Mines Minister Michelle Mungall.
Canada's Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale was on the NL Morning News with Howie Reimer and NL News Director Shane Woodford discussing the New Zealand white nationalist terror attack, gangs, and marijuana convictions.
On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing this week's meeting between Attorney General Dave Eby and a group of Kamloops business people including Joshua Knaak who sheds some light on what happened in the meeting. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Education Minister Rob Fleming to discuss anti-gang programs running in select school districts including Kamloops. Then we hear from BC Transit's Christy Ridout as the transit utility moves to a tap card system although they are taking a different approach. We finish the show hearing from UBC Civil Engineering Professor Dr. Tarek Sayed on how artificial intelligence is being used to monitor intersections to anticipate safety concerns to prevent crashes.
On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing local Kamloops issues and civic politics with Mayor Ken Christian. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined in studio by Kamloops South MLA Todd Stone to discuss his concerns around vaping and a number of other issues. We then dive into how virtual reality might help people with chronic pain with UBC Nursing Professor Dr. Bernie Garrett. We finish the show discussing the Boeing 737 Max 8 controversy with McGill University's Dr. Karl Moore.
On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing Kamloops education issues and the re-opening of Westsyde Elementary with SD73 Board Chair Kathleen Karpuk. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Neskonlith Chief, and UBCIC Secretary-Treasurer, Judy Wilson to discuss the overdose crisis and its impact on First Nations communities. Kamloops North MLA Peter Milobar joins us next to discuss his concerns with changes the province is making to protect ALR lands. We finish the show as we do every Tuesday talking to lawyer and TRU lecturer Jeffrey Meyers about the SNC Lavalin controversy, the latest in the Trump Russia probe, and how the 2020 presidential race is shaping up.
On today's Woodford show we begin discussing the plight facing wild salmon, climate change, and what to do about it all with Green Party MLA Adam Olsen. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Acumen Law's Kyla Lee to discuss her concerns with the province's changes to civil forfeiture laws. We finish the show chatting about how the City of Kamloops will deal with legal cannabis production with Business License Inspector Dave Jones.
On today's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and BC Today's Shannon Waters to discuss the latest in the legislature spending scandal, the federal SNC Lavalin controversy, legal aid woes, speculation tax, BC Ferries, school portables, and more.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer to discuss this week's federal byelection in Burnaby South, the latest on the Trans Mountain pipeline front. measles, vaccines, and misinformed parents, money laundering, and more. Then we discuss a new round of contract talks between the province and teachers with BCTF President Glen Hansman.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with our weekly chat with Kamloops mayor Ken Christian discussing civic issues of note including legal cannabis and crime. Then Interior Community Services Director of Youth and Clinical Services Nicole Arnould joins NL News Director Shane Woodford to discuss youth homelessness. Next we get an update on all things North Shore with the NSBIA Executive Director Jeremy Heighton. We finish the show discussing measles, vaccines, misinformed parents, and steps the province is taking with School District 73 Board Chair Kathleen Karpuk.
On today's Woodford Show we begin by discussing 'human security' and a new book on the topic by TRU's Dr. Robert Hanlon. Then we turn our attention to mining as Energy and Mines minister Michelle Mungall joins NL News Director Shane Woodford. The Burnaby Now's Kelvin Gawley is on next for a post-mortem into last night's by-election win ny NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. We finish the show off with our weekly chat about Canadian and American political stories of note with lawyer Jeffrey Meyers.
On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing the NEB Trans Mountain pipeline decision with environmental chemist Blair King. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by UBC Okanagan soil scientist Andrew Midwood to discuss the discovery that lakes are carbon sinks. It is also federal by-election date in Burnaby or do or die day for NDP leader Jagmeet Singh to get a seat in the House of Commons. We finish the show discussing provincial politics and the latest in the legislature spending controversy with Global BC's Richard Zussman.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Education Minister Rob Fleming to discuss the hefty increase in funding for school capital projects and more. Then a series of sit downs at the legislature this week beginning with Finance minister Carole James, then BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson, finishing with BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver.
On today's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Richard Zussman, BC Today's Shannon Waters, and The Vancouver Sun's Rob Shaw to discuss major fiscal revelations at BC Hydro and some changes to come, more tweaks to put out the ICBC dumpster fire, this week's sitting of the legislature, next week's budget, and more. Then we discuss BC Hydro's fiscal woes with Energy and Mines Minister Michelle Mungall.
On today's Woodford Show we begin talking rattlesnakes with University of California wildlife biologist Mike Cardwell ahead of his presentation at Thompson Rivers University. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Bruce Cran, the President of the Consumers Association of Canada to talk Ticketmaster and cell phone plans. UBCM President Arjun Singh joins us next to discuss legal cannabis, next week's provincial budget, and more. The show finishes with new BC Lions QB Mike Reilly joining us to talk about his new deal and what he thinks of the season to come.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with our weekly focus on municipal politics with Kamloops mayor Ken Christian. Then the Hospital Employees Union's Jennifer Whiteside discusses a new three year deal her union ratified. We then turn Throne Speech reaction with the President of the BC Business Council Greg D'Avignon. The show finishes discussing whether or not the car is still king in Kamloops with Councillor Mike O'Reilly.
On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing Kamloops education issues with School District 73 Board Chair Kathleen Karpuk. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Kamloops South MLA Todd Stone to discuss the Throne Speech and new sitting of the legislature. Still with the new sitting of the legislature Premier John Horgan joins us to discuss along with taking questions on money laundering, the legislature spending scandal, and more. We finish the show touching on Canadian and American political news with lawyer and lecturer Jeffrey Meyers.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with School District 73's Assistant Superintended for Elementary Schools Rob Schoen to discuss a sure in schools of choice registration. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by University of Alberta Renewable Resources Professor Mike Flannigan to discuss the dangers of wildfire smoke. Next we discuss the dangers of crypto-currency with Chris Rowell a teaching fellow with the UBC Sauder School of Business. We finish the show discussing a potential cure for diabetes with UBC Cellular and Physiological Sciences Professor Dr. Timothy Kieffer.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer to discuss explosive new allegations by the Speaker of the House in the legislature spending scandal, deferral accounts at BC Hydro, the dumpster fire at ICBC, and money laundering. Then we set the stage for bargaining between the BCTF and the province with the chair of the BC Public School Employers Association Alan Chell.
On today's Woodford Show we discuss the health risks posed by wildfire smoke with some new concerns coming to light with TRU's Dr. Michael Mehta. Then NL New Director Shane Woodford is joined by Kamloops South MLA Todd Stone for more on the decision to scrap the downtown BCLC Headquarters replacement project. We then turn our attention to rail safety in the aftermath of the Canadian Pacific rail tragedy with Teamsters Canada's Christopher Monette. The show finishes talking about the effort to renew the BC Liberal Party with MLA Mike Bernier.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with our weekly civic update with Kamloops mayor Ken Christian discussing everything from the supplemental budget to crime. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by the federal Competition Bureau's Associate Deputy Commissioner -Leila Wright to discuss ride sharing. We then move to health care to talk about Community Health Centres with the Chair of the BC Rural Health Network Ed Staples. The show finishes discussing the legislature and transparency with journalism professor Sean Holman
On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing a crack down on the street level drug trade with the CFSEU's Lindsey Houghton. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Angus Reid's Ian Holliday to discuss how dissatisfied western provinces are with our federal government. We then turn our attention to ICBC and car insurance with the Insurance Bureau of Canada's Aaron Sutherland. Finally we get an interesting take on the Plecas report and our weekly check in with US politics with lawyer Jeffrey Meyers.
On the first Woodford Show in February we get a glimpse of the future for recreational facilities in Kamloops with the city's Community Director Byron McCorkell. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Business Licence Inspector Dave Jones to discuss the legal cannabis situation. After that we touch base with Jenn Stahn from Kamloops Search and Rescue to discuss the case of missing Merritt cowboy Ben Styner. The show finishes with a discussion about a UBC study into the risks of depression for students going from elementary to high school with Asst. Psychology Professor Joelle LeMoult.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw to dissect this week's Nanaimo by-election, what the BC Liberals and BC Greens do now, speculation tax fall out, housing, and the latest in the legislature spending controversy. Then former MLA and provincial cabinet minister Terry Lake joins us to discuss a potential run for the Liberal Party of Canada nomination in the Kamloops Thompson for this fall's federal election.
On Today's Woodford Show we get post Nanaimo byelection reaction Kamloops North MLA Peter Milobar. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by B.C. Firefighting Assoc. VP Steve Farina to discuss mental health and first responders. With news Terry Lake may run for the federal Liberals incumbent MP Cathy McLeod joins us to react to the news and discuss the declining level of political discourse. We finish with new Nanaimo NDP MLA Sheila Malcolmson joining the show to discuss her win and what happens now.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with our weekly civic update with Kamloops mayor Ken Christian. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford chats with Kamloops South MLA Todd Stone who is in Nanaimo where people are voting in a crucial byelection. We then turn our attention to the Huawei China controversy with Ivy Li who outlined her serious concerns in a MacDonald Laurier Institute article. The show finishes discussing the importance of wetlands conservation with the Nature Conservancy of Canada's Richard Klafki.
On today's Woodford Show we get the latest from the Kamloops Thompson School District with Chair Kathleen Karpuk. Then Shane is joined by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation's BC Director Kris Sims who has pored over the receipts in the legislature expense scandal. Next we talk about saving First Nations languages and a cool project to do just that with Ucluelet First Nation's Les Doiron. We finish with our weekly chat with lawyer and TRU lecturer Jeffrey Meyers on the latest twists and turns in the Trump Russia probe.
On this edition of The Woodford Show we hear about a disturbing finding in the latest Sands & Associates consumer debt report with Blair Mantin. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by UFV Political Science Professor Hamish Telford on the legislature spending controversy and the crucial Nanaimo byelection. We also hear about a very disturbing turn on the wildfire front on what are called PyroCbs with author Ed Struzik. Last but not least the collaberative economy with Transition Kamloops Jennifer Ste Marie.
On today's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer for a deep dive into the Plecas report, the fall out, the political reaction, and what happens next. Later in the show BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson is on for a chat about the Plecas Report and the looming Nanaimo byelection.
On today's Woodford Show we begin with the B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Kris Sims discussing the legislature spending controversy. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Acumen Law's Kyla Lee to flip the script on that controversy and the Plecas report. Next up the leader of the BC Green Party Andrew Weaver joins us. We finish with a conversation with B.C. Cattlemen Association's GM Kevin Boon about a never before seen strain of bovine tuberculosis that has popped up in the Nicola Valley.
On this edition of The Woodford Show we begin with our weekly civic update with Kamloops mayor Ken Christian. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford discusses the rail expansion north of the city with North Thompson Rail Terminal's Corey Bitz. After that we turn our attention back to the Plecas Report with NDP MLA Garry Begg. The show finishes with a discussion about the revamped Health Canada food guide with Professor Sylvain Charlebois.
Full press conference in Prince George with Premier John Horgan by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
On today's Woodford Show we discuss the latest bombshell turn in the controversy gripping the legislature with opposition House leader Mary Polak. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by retiring Executive Director of the Kamloops Symphony Kathy Humphreys. We then turn our attention to the overdose crisis and discuss Interior Health's findings after an assessment of the two mobile supervised injection sites in Kamloops and Kelowna with Dr. Silvena Mema. We finish the show getting caught up on the latest in the Trump Russia investigation with Jeffrey Meyers.
On today's Woodford Show NL News Director Shane Woodford takes a deep dive into Russia's attempts to influence elections and sow discord in the west with Marcus Kolga the author of 'Stemming the Virus' a report into understanding and combating Russian disinformation campaigns. Then Global BC's Richard Zussman sets the stage for today's meeting with Speaker Darryl Plecas and his promise to unveil information about his concerns of wrongdoing at the legislature. Then we hear the rest of the interview with Attorney General Dave Eby from Friday focusing on money laundering.
Inside #bcpoli returns. Season 3 begins with NL News Director Shane Woodford being joined by the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw to discuss the latest twist in the speculation tax story, forestry promises, the crucial Nanaimo byelection, the latest on Speaker Darryl Plecas, and more. Then Attorney General Dave Eby joins us to discuss money laundering, booze, and the collapse of the downtown Kamloops BCLC headquarters replacement project. We finish with Kamloops North MLA Peter Milobar who responds to the Attorney General on the BCLC HQ front.
On Today's Woodford Show we take a close look at the controversy around how the province is collecting information on who pays the speculation tax. NL News Director Shane Woodford is first joined by West Kelowna Councillor Doug Findlater and later in the show BC Finance minister Carole James. We also touch base with Kamloops MP Cathy McLeod as she tours the Trans Mountain pipeline route. And we hear about the Generation X sandwich from BMO Financial's James McCreath.
On today's Woodford Show we get our weekly civic update from Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Upper Nicola Indian Band Councillor Brian Holmes to talk about housing. In out third segment we take a deep dive into the Brexit issue and the ramifications of the UK crashing out of the EU wth Kurt Huebner with UBC's Institute for European Studies. We finish with a discussion on the vexing issue of children and screen time with Fiona Clare from Literacy Kamloops.
Today's Woodford Show begins with a sit down the Kamloops School Board Chair Kathleen Karpuk to discuss local education issues. Then Kamloops South MLA Todd Stone joins NL News Director Shane Woodford for more on his concerns with the BC Lottery Corporation headquarters project. Finally we have an extended discussions with Thompson Rivers University lecturer and lawyer Jeffrey Meyers to get caught up on the Trump Russia collusion investigation.
On the debut edition of The Woodford Show NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Kamloops Councillor Kathy Sinclair to discuss version 2.0 of the downtown performing arts centre idea. Then from mediatedreality.com Jesse Miller is on to discuss the pitfalls of online mob rule in politics. We then discuss First Nations issues and the Trans Mountain pipeline with Whispering Pines Chief Mike LeBourdias. Last but certainly not least Premier John Horgan is on the show to discuss the Nanaimo by-election and getting free, prior, informed consent from First Nations on natural resources projects.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses a crowd of party supporters at a luncheon in Kamloops by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
UFV Poli Sci Professor Hamish Telford on the Nanaimo by-election by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
BCTF President Glen Hansman responds to the final recommendations in a review of education funding by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
A special extended season finale of Inside #bcpoli as NL News Director Shane Woodord is joined for wide ranging talks with Premier John Horgan, BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson. and BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver. On the table everything from the ICBC dumpster fire, to the books at BC Hydro, the environment, the proportional representation referendum, and so much more.
Lawyer and constitutional expert Jeffrey Meyers discusses the latest in the Mueller investigation including the latest information unveiled in court filings on both the Paul Manafort, former Trump campaign chair, and Michael Cohen, former Trump attorney, fronts. What light does this new information shed on the Robert Mueller investigation? Meyers went to school in New York where he passed the BAR. After practicing in the States for a number of years he has since returned to Canada where he teaches at Thompson Rivers University.
BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver on renegotiating CASA by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
On the second last Inside #bcpoli of the year NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, BC Today's Shannon Waters, and Global BC's Richard Zussman. The panel discusses the latest turn of events in a controversy that has gripped the legislature as the embattled Speaker of the House unleashes in a meeting of the Legislative Assembly Management Committee. Then we chat about this week's climate plan, and more. Then back to the controversy surrounding the Speaker as Opposition House Leader Mary Polak joins us.
Lawyer and constitutional expert Jeffrey Meyers discusses the latest in the Mueller investigation including a guilty plea from former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen and the implications there. As well Mueller accuses former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort of violating his plea deal. Meyers went to school in New York where he passed the BAR. After practicing in the States for a number of years he has since returned to Canada where he teaches at Thompson Rivers University.
Interview with Acumen Law's Kyla Lee on another potential flaw in roadside breathalyzer testing by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, BC Today's Shannon Waters, and The Vancouver Sun's Rob Shaw. The panel chats about a crazy few weeks at the legislature. the Speaker of the House controversy. the ICBC dumpster fire, and more. Then BCTF President Glen Hansman joins us to discuss contract negotiation set to begin early in the New Year.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and Richard Zussman along with the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer. The panel breaks down this week's controversy with the Speaker of the House and an RCMP investigation into two officers of the legislature. They also discuss this week's ride-sharing legislation and its fallout. Also some news on the proportional representation front. Later in the show Mount Royal Journalism Professor Sean Holman is on the show to talk about the unique Speaker of the House and the lack of transparency surrounding the office.
Lawyer and constitutional expert Jeffrey Meyers discusses the latest in the Russia collusion probe and President Donald Trump's about face on being interviewed in person. Meyers went to school in New York where he passed the BAR. After practicing in the States for a number of years he has since returned to Canada where he teaches at Thompson Rivers University.
Full interview with Transportation minister Claire Trevena on the ride sharing legislation by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and The Vancouver Sun's Rob Shaw as they take a deep dive into the latest proportional representation referendum developments as well as touching on the Surrey LRT vs skytrain situation. Later in the show Housing minister Selina Robinson is in studio for a wide ranging discussion on affordable housing, homelessness, and transit.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, BC Today's Shannon Waters, and The Vancouver Sun's Rob Shaw to break down the Pro-Rep debate between Premier John Horgan and opposition leader Andrew Wilkinson. Later in the show BC Liberals MLA, and Attorney General critic, Michael Lee joins us to discuss changes to recall legislation. As a podcast bonus we also have conversations with Finance minister Carole James, Environment minister George Heyman, and Health minister Adrian Dix.
Lawyer and constitutional expert Jeffrey Meyers discusses why U.S. President Donald Trump fired his Attorney General Jeff Sessions and what it might mean for Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Meyers went to school in New York where he passed the BAR. After practicing in the States for a number of years he has since returned to Canada where he teaches at Thompson Rivers University.
Lawyer and constitutional expert Jeffrey Meyers discusses the mid-terms and what different results might mean for US President Donald Trump and the Mueller probe. Meyers went to school in New York where he passed the BAR. After practicing in the States for a number of years he has since returned to Canada where he teaches at Thompson Rivers University.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford chats with Global BC's Keith Baldrey, and Richard Zussman, along with BC Today's Shannon Waters for the full hour. From speculation tax legislation to the NDP/Greens deal to win support for the bill, legal marijuana, proportional representation, and the civic vote the panel tackles it all.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli we focus entirely on legal marijuana. NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian with his city having the only government run legal cannabis store on Wednesday when marijuana is legalized. Former Health minister, and VP with the Hexo corporation, Terry Lake is also on the show with the perspective from the industry side. We also listen back to a recent that about legal pot with Public Safety minister Mike Farnworth.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and BC Today's Shannon Waters to discuss the LNG Canada announcement, Trans Mountain, proportional representation, and the fall sitting of the legislature. Later in the show BC Liberals MLA for Skeena Ross Ellis joins us to talk about LNG and First Nations.
Lawyer and constitutional expert Jeffrey Meyers discusses the latest twists and turns in the Kavanaugh confirmation process. He also touches on the political fall out of the re-branded NAFTA pact. Meyers went to school in New York where he passed the BAR. After practicing in the States for a number of years he has since returned to Canada where he teaches at Thompson Rivers University.
Premier John Horgan discusses the LNG Canada announcement by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore, who sits on the NAFTA advisory council, chats with NL News Director Shane Woodford about the new deal now named the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and BC Today's Shannon Waters. They discuss the latest money laundering investigation, the province making changes to the rent increase formula, LNG, proportional representation, and the fall sitting of the legislature. We finish show with Kamloops South MLA and opposition municipal affairs critic Todd Stone in studio.
Lawyer and constitutional expert Jeffrey Meyers discusses the apparent reference to invoking the 25th amendment in reference to US President Donald Trump by US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. As well Meyers discusses the nomination hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Meyers went to school in New York where he passed the BAR. After practicing in the States for a number of years he has since returned to Canada where he teaches at Thompson Rivers University.
Lawyer and constitutional expert Jeffrey Meyers discusses the threat by Ontario Premier Doug Ford to invoke the not withstanding clause. As well he touches on the politics of NAFTA. Meyers went to school in New York where he passed the BAR. After practicing in the States for a number of years he has since returned to Canada where he teaches at Thompson Rivers University.
BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson has challenged Premier John Horgan to debate proportional representation ahead of November's mail in electoral reform referendum.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and BC Today's Shannon Waters to discuss the federal government first steps to address the court's concerns about the Trans Mountain pipeline. Then we shift to marijuana when Public Safety minister Mike Farnworth discusses legal cannabis and fields questions from the panel. Then we keep the marijuana discussion rolling as the panel reacts to the minister's comments. Not done there we discuss the Premier's comments urging a 'yes' vote in the proportional representation referendum. Next up the speculation tax and we try to answer the question if the Greens and Liberals could ever vote together to amend it. Podcast bonus: A conversation with Green Party leader Andrew Weaver.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, Global BC's Richard Zussman, and BC Today's Shannon Waters join NL News Director Shane Woodford to discuss the speculation tax revolt at UBCM, BCTF bargaining, and a controversial rental hike. Then Neil Moody, the CEO of the Canadian Homebuilders Association of BC joins the show to discuss the speculation tax. We then chat with BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson. As a podcast bonus we focus on education and a new round of bargaining by talking to BCPSEA Board Chair Alan Chell and then BCTF President Glen Hansman. We finish the show by returning the focus to UBCM with Liberal Community Affairs critic Todd Stone.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer. The panel discusses the re-announcement of light rail in Surrey and skytrain expansion in Vancouver and an explosion in project costs. They also discuss the tax sharing formula tabled by UBCM over legal marijuana revenues. Not done there the discussion shifts to BC Ferries, municipal elections, and more. We finish the show talking about the new school year and any challenges with BCTF President Glen Hansman.
Jeffrey Meyers passed the BAR in New York and spent several years there plying his trade before moving back to Canada. Currently working as a lecturer at Thompson Rivers University he provides some interesting insight into a pair of Donald Trump tweets, which might impact his legal position.
Jeffrey Meyers passed the BAR in New York and spent several years there plying his trade before moving back to Canada. Currently working as a lecturer at Thompson Rivers University he had some interesting things to say about the legal firestorm raging around the US President.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and BC Today's Shannon Waters. The panel tackles the shocking court ruling throwing the Trans Mountain pipeline into limbo, the provincial government's lawsuit against big Pharma in the overdose crisis, the B.C. Government's fiscal situation, and more.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and Richard Zussman alongside the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer. The panel discusses the meeting this week between Premier John Horgan and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, tax concerns from local governments, the BC Green Party's provincial tour, and more. Then with back to school around the corner Education minister Rob Fleming joins us to discuss challenges ahead including bargaining a new contract with teachers. We have some podcast bonus content today including a chat about Maxime Bernier's exit from the Conservative Party of Canada with insider Alise Mills. Then we touch base with this province's former Children and Youth representative Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer to discuss sweeping ICBC changes, the Trans Mountain protest camp in Burnaby, the Sir John A MacDonald statue controversy in Victoria, and more. Then we are joined by BC Green Party MLA Adam Olsen to discuss the work of a committee struck to save the salmon and his impending trip to Kamloops. Next Forests minister Doug Donaldson is on the show to discuss the wildfire situation.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and Richard Zussman for a deep dive into this week's changes to ICBC insurance premiums, photo radar, another twist on the money laundering front, Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh's Burnaby by-election run, and more. Then ICBC expert Richard McCandless joins us to provide his perspective on the changes to the crown corporation. We also chat about ICBC and money laundering with Attorney General Dave Eby. The show finishes with more ICBC conversation this time with BC Liberals House Leader Mary Polak.
Interview with Attorney General Dave Eby on the money laundering letter sent to BC Liberals leader by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
With changes to ICBC insurance rates to be announced today Attorney General Dave Eby teased the news to come in an interview on the July 28th Inside #bcpoli. Might be worth a listen before this afternoon's announcement.
Kamloops Councillor Arjun Singh launches his civic re-election bid on the NL Morning News show by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Rob Shaw to discuss pending ICBC rate changes, political party fundraising, and more. Next Transportation minister Claire Trevena is in studio to discuss concerns around highway one expansion work east of Kamloops, ride sharing, and more. Then Kamloops South MLA, and former highways minister, Todd Stone is also in studio to respond.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Rob Shaw to discuss changes coming to ICBC, political fundraising, and more. Next Transportation minister Claire Trevena is in studio to discuss highway one expansion work and any impacts from a new labour model, ride sharing, speed limits, and more. Then Kamloops South MLA, and former highways minister, Todd Stone is in studio to respond to the minister.
On this week's show NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer to discuss the Community Benefit Agreement for the Pattullo Bridge, Site-C injunction, a court challenge to the proportional representation, and more. Later in the show Attorney General Dave Eby joins us in studio for an extended chat about money laundering and a whole lot more.
This week NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Richard Zussman, the Vancouver Sun's Rob Shaw, and BC Today's Shannon Waters to discuss another ride sharing delays, a new labour agreement for big infrastructure projects, the Premiers meeting in New Brunswick, and more. Later in the show a ride sharing panel with Kamloops North MLA Peter Milobar and the Vancouver Board of Trade's Iain Black. As a podcast bonus this week a chat with Transportation minister Claire Trevena. We also talk with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation's BC Director Kris Sims.
Full press conference audio of Transportation minister Claire Trevena on ride sharing by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer join NL News Director Shane Woodford to discuss the latest in the money laundering controversy, how the former government couldn't turn a profit in real estate sales during a boom, the proportional representation campaign, Trans Mountain pipeline protests, and Greyhound. Later in the show BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver discusses whether or not a public inquiry is needed into money laundering allegations, LNG, and growing cannabis on ALR land.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli we delve into the Peter German 'Dirty Money' report on money laundering in provincial casinos. First we put it in front of the panel this week Global BC's Keith Baldrey and Richard Zussman. Then BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson responds. We change it up for the next segment as the President of the Independent Contractors and Business Association Chris Gardner is on to discuss a court challenge looking to stop the fall proportional referendum. We finish by returning to the Peter German report as SFU Professor of Criminology Dr. Robert Gordon joins us.
Full Attorney General Dave Eby and Dr. Peter German money laundering report news conference by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
A super sized podcast special Inside #bcpoli as we begin by discussing the hot political stories of the week with Global BC's Keith Baldrey and Richard Zussman, alongside BC Today's Shannon Waters. On the table today fish farms, indigenous housing, Surrey politics, the municipal auditor general, and more. We also have a tax talk with Finance minister Carole James. Not done there we have plenty of bonus podcast content as we talk proportional representation with former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark. Then a marijuana discussion with Vancouver Councillor and UBCM rep Kerry Jang followed by Public Safety minister Mike Farnworth. Next we talk First Nations housing with the minister responsible Selina Robinson followed by Whispering Pines Chief Mike LeBourdias.
My editorial on the despicable Trump administration order to incarcerate refugee children by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Lower Nicola Chief Aaron Sumexheltza and BC Greens MLA Adam Olsen discuss new Wild Salmon Council by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer to discuss NDP MLA Leonard Krog's mayoral run in Naniamo, union bargaining, former Premier Mike Harcourt's housing comments, FIFA, and more. Also in studio ICBA President Chris Gardner. Podcast bonus content this week includes a chat with UFV Political Science Professor Hamish Telford, and a roundtable on women in politics with Kamloops Councillor Kathy Sinclair and Kamloops Thompson MP Cathy McLeod.
A conversation with Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt Simon Pillay about Monday's brazen daytime shooting by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
An interview with Health minister Adrian Dix about the Kamloops doctor shortage and other issues by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Macleans contributor and host of the 'Oppo' podcast Jen Gerson talking Trump vs Canada by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
In the latest Inside Politics NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by BC Today's Shannon Waters, Global BC's Richard Zussman, and the Vancouver Sun's Rob Shaw to discuss the Ontario election, the latest in the proportional representation debate, housing, taxes, and BCTF bargaining. Then former BC Liberals cabinet minister now in the legal cannabis industry Terry Lake calls in from Ottawa to talk Ontario election and the legal cannabis regime creeping closer. Not don there we then talk about the Trans Mountain pipeline with Chief Ernie Crey and Chief Mike LeBordias about First Nations support for the Kinder Morgan project.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and BC Today's Shannon Waters for an extended discussion about the proportional representation referendum process and ballot questions. Then Premier John Horgan joins us to discuss proportional representation, marijuana, and Trans Mountain. Next we hear from Mount Royal University Associate Professor of Journalism Sean Holman. And in a podcast exclusive BCTF President Glen Hansman sounds the alarm over teacher hiring shortages.
Audio of the full news conference with the 'No" sides Bill Tieleman and Suzanne Anton by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Full news conference audio as AG David Eby rolls out electoral reform referendum details by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
A special 2 hour afternoon edition of Inside #bcpoli as the show returns from a break. Broadcasting legend Bill Good, Global BC's Keith Baldrey, and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer join NL News Director Shane Woodford in studio. Listener alert we had some audio issues in the first segment but its all good after that. Also on the show to take questions Attorney General Dave Eby, Green Party leader Andrew Weaver, and BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson.
On this edition of Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw along with BC Today's Shannon Waters. They discuss the latest in the Trans Mountain pipeline court challenge and the unveiled reference question, the war of words over the proportional representation referendum, and the just tabled marijuana legislation. Then the Hydropothecary Corporation's Terry Lake joins us for an industry perspective on legal cannabis. We finish by diving into the specifics of the legal cannabis legislation with Public Safety minister Mike Farnworth.
Full news conference w/ Public Safety min Mike Farnworth discussing just tabled marijuana bills by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
News conference as Premier John Horgan, Attorney General Dave Eby, and Environment minister George Heyman announce the reference question in the jurisdiction court challenge in the Trans Mountain pipeline dispute.
We didn't get a chance to chat with Attorney General David Eby on Friday morning's Inside #bcpoli but he called me later that afternoon. Here is our discussion on the jurisdiction court battle over the Trans-Mountain pipeline, the electoral reform referendum, and more.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli we pick up where we left off last week as NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and BC Today's Shannon Waters to discuss the Trans Mountain pipeline argument, the pending proportional representation referendum, Andrew Weaver's behavior in the House, and the government's child care program. We finish the show chatting all things education with minister Rob Fleming.
Full post Trans Mtn meeting news conference with Premier John Horgan by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
We begin this week's edition of Inside #bcpoli discussing pipeline politics as BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson, and Kamloops MLAs Todd Stone, and Peter Milobar join NL News Director Shane Woodford in studio. Then the panel returns as Global BC's Keith Baldrey, the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and BC Today's Shannon Waters take a deep dive into the Trans Mountain story. Also up for discussion the public release of the anti-money laundering report to come this week.
A special edition of Inside #bcpoli this week as the authors of the best selling 'A Matter of Confidence' Rob Shaw and Richard Zussman join NL News Director Shane Woodford in studio to discuss the book. Later we are joined by Premier John Horgan to talk about everything from the book to Star Wars. Not done there BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson stops by to chat. We finish off by having a wide ranging housing discussion with the minister responsible Selina Robinson.
My chat with BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver about the changes to the speculation tax. by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Interview with BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson about the just announced speculation tax changes by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
My interview with Finance minister Carole James about the speculation tax changes by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Finance minister Carole James new conference announcing changes to the speculation tax by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and CTV Vancouver's Bhinder Sajan to discuss the provincial government's LNG U-turn, the Trans Mountain pipeline, and a huge number of public sector workers whose contracts will expire next week. Later in the show Green Party leader Andrew Weaver joins us to talk about his party's disappointment in the government's change of mind on LNG.
The NDP government has tabled a new framework for prospective LNG projects as announced by the Premier. The province is also offering some tax breaks.
Relief from provincial sales tax (PST), in line with the policy for manufacturing sectors, subject to repayment in the form of an equivalent operational payment.
New GHG emission standards under the Clean Growth Incentive Program, announced in Budget 2018.
General industrial electricity rates consistent with other industrial users in B.C.
Elimination of the LNG income tax that had required LNG-specific tax rates.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer for an extended discussion on the speculation tax, then we discuss the fish farm review fiasco, the NDP saying no to FIFA, Gordon Wilson lawsuit, Site-C, and more. In the last segment Kamloops South MLA Todd Stone joins us for more tax talk.
Full audio from Premier John Horgan's weekly press conference by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
On Inside #bcpoli this week NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by the Globe and Mail's Gary Mason to talk about the continuing war of words between BC and Alberta. Then BC Liberal Party leader Andrew Wilkinson joins the show to discuss the pipeline battle and the furor over the speculation tax. BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver is on next to weigh in on the speculation tax and if his party will flex its coalition muscle. Last but not least University of the Fraser Valley Political Science Professor Hamish Telford.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli we change up the panel with CTV Vancouver's Bhinder Sajan, BC Today's Shannon Waters, and the Vancouver Sun's Rob Shaw joining NL News Director Shane Woodford this week. First we discuss the not so frozen BC Hydro rates, the BC Liberals trying to link environmental activists to Environment minister George Heyman, the health payroll tax fall out, and even more. Later in the show we also discuss all things education with the President of the BCTF Glen Hansman.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer to talk about the latest twist in the pipeline dispute with Alberta and the fall out from this week's provincial budget. Then Kamloops South MLA Todd Stone is in studio to talk about the budget, the pipeline battle, and the capital needs of the Kamloops School District. We finish by talking all things education with the minister responsible Rob Fleming. As a podcast bonus I have included an interview with Finance minister Carole James about the budget done by my colleague Jim Harrison.
On Inside #bcpoli this week NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and BC Today's Shannon Waters. The panel looks at the latest developments in the so called pipevine controversy between B.C. and Alberta. Then we discuss the Pattullo bridge replacement as the news breaks during the show. We finish off discussing the Throne Speech, appurtenancy, and where did $10/day daycare go?
On Inside #bcpoli this week NL News Director Shane Woodford welcomes CTV Vancouver's Bhinder Sajan to the panel alongside Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer. The panel takes a look at the pipeline versus grapevine battle between B.C. and Alberta. They also discuss Andrew Wilkinson's first week on the job as new liberal leader. Not done there this week's changes to ICBC are on the table to see if they will being the dumpster fire under control. They also look at the pending marijuana legalization issue. Later in the show Attorney General David Eby is on the show to discuss ICBC, the trade spat with Alberta, and the casino money laundering review.
Premier John Horgan responds to Alberta Premier Rachel Notley as she moves to ban B.C. wine in retaliation for the Horgan government putting roadblocks in the way of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Today former BC Premier Dave Barrett passed away. This is a documentary done by Radio NL's Angelo Iacobucci after sitting down with Barrett earlier that year.
Campaign co-chair Peter Fassbender details an what he is calling an error resulting in 1,349 memberships being rejected by the party.
On Inside #bcpoli this week NL News Director Shane Woodford and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and Rob Shaw discuss the liberal leadership race going off the rails, the Trans Mountain pipeline battle, and the ICBC "dumpster fire." Then Metro Vancouver Chair, and Port Coquitlam mayor, Greg Moore discusses the housing crisis. Podcast bonus content includes conversations with Acumen Law's Paul Doroshenko, and BC's new Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
Mike de Jong campaign strategist Stephen Carter has had enough of rival campaigns claiming it is them versus Watts. Carter reveals his campaign numbers and goes public with details about the rejected memberships controversy.
This week's Inside #bcpoli begins with the NL News Director Shane Woodford, Global BC's Keith Baldrey, and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw discussing the BC Liberal leadership debate and subsequent drama. Then they talk about Rob Shaw's story about some funny business in an ICBC report commissioned by the previous government. Not done there also hitting the table for discussion are the LNG tensions between Premier John Horgan and BC Green party leader Andrew Weaver and more. We finish the show by chatting to Kamloops South MLA, and BC Liberals leadership candidate, Todd Stone.
Shane Woodford, guest hosting on the Jim Harrison show, talked to Green party leader Andrew Weaver about his LNG 'line in the sand" threat to pull down government and the phone conversation between Weaver and Premier John Horgan to smooth things over.
An extended edition of Inside #bcpoli as the NL News Director Shane Woodford, Global BC's Keith Baldrey, and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw discuss Green Party leader Andrew Weaver's "line in the sand." Then they discuss the foreign buyers impact on the housing crisis before wading in the BC Liberal leadership race, and the by-election in West Kelowna. Then we take a deep dive into the housing crisis with the minister responsible Selina Robinson. Not done there we change gears in a discussion with Health minister Adrian Dix over seniors care, access to family doctors, and more. Last but not least Liberal leadership candidate Michael Lee is in studio to discuss the campaign as we close in on voting day.
Premier John Horgan held his first press conference of the new year taking questions on a variety of topics from reporters.
Season 2 begins on Inside #bcpoli with the return of the panel, Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, who tackle Angus Reid polling numbers on the Site-C decision, housing, the BC Liberal leadership race, the looming proportional representation battle, ride sharing, and BC Hydro's finances. Later in the show we circle back to the Liberal leadership race with one of the candidate Mike de Jong.
A two hour season finale of Inside #bcpoli begins with NL News Director Shane Woodford and the political panel of Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw. Then we discuss the KGHM Ajax decision with Kamloops mayor Ken Christian. The show finishes with conversations with BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver, BC Liberals interim leader Rich Coleman, and Premier John Horgan.
Today's full news conference where Premier John Horgan officially announced his government will forge ahead with the Site-C dam.
This week's Inside #bcpoli begins with Public Safety minister Mike Farnworth joining NL News Director Shane Woodford for a talk about crime, policing, guns, and legal marijuana. Then we bring on the political panel of Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer to talk more about legal marijuana, the Site-C dam decision, the first recommendations of the money laundering in casinos report, and the Trans Mountain pipeline. The show finishes with a podcast exclusive chat with BC Liberals leadership candidate Andrew Wilkinson.
This week's Inside #bcpoli begins with the fall legislative sitting that was with NL News Director Shane Woodford talking to the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw (with apologies to Global BC's Keith Baldrey who we lost in a phone snafu) about what was accomplished and what wasn't, an interesting line of questioning from Rich Coleman,the performance of Speaker Darryl Plecas, and some BC Liberals not sad to see Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon go. Next we dive into the latest turns in the march to the proportional representation referendum, Site-C. and the provincial government's financials. Rounding out the show Kamloops South MLA Todd Stone joins the show to unveil his full BC Liberal leadership campaign platform.
Premier John Horgan's end of the legislature sitting media availability in full by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
An extended edition of Inside #bcpoli begins with NL News Director Shane Woodford and the political panel of Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer discussing the proportional representation consultation, Site-C dam, housing, West Kelowna by-election, and the last week of the legislature sitting.
Then BC Liberal leadership candidate Dianne Watts is on the show to talk about her campaign.
This is followed by a dive into this weeks housing announcement from the Trudeau government with the BC Non-Profit Housing Association's Kishone Roy.
We finish by tackling a class size and composition fight between teachers and School Board 27 in the Cariboo-Chilcotin.
In his weekly press conference Premier John Horgan answers questions about housing and the announcement of a new federal housing strategy, the pending Site-C decision, legal marijuana, and more.
Mental Health and Addictions minister Judy Darcy spent a day this week in Kamloops to see first hand the fight against the overdose epidemic. At the end of the day she talked about her experience with NL News Director Shane Woodford.
This week's Inside #bcpoli begins with BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver taking questions about a so called BC Hydro rate freeze and the pending Site-C dam decision. Then Shane Woodford is joined by the political panel Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw with more on Site-C, BC Hydro's finances, the controversy around the Speaker and his ruling on language in the House, ICBC, and more.
On this week's inside #bcpoli an extended discussion about the BC Utilities Commission Site-C dam report with Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw. The panel also discusses the latest turn in the softwood lumber dispute, the Massey bridge review, this weekend's NDP convention and more. Later in the show more Site-C talk with scientist and blogger Blair King.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford, Global BC's Keith Baldrey, and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer discuss the Lana Popham situation, an interesting showdown between the opposition and the Speaker, along with housing, affordability, and what will the government decide to do with Site-C? Later in the show an in depth discussion about the overdose crisis with Mental Health and Addictions minister Judy Darcy.
On today's Inside #bcpoli Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer to discuss the province invoking UNDRIP with fish farms, a ride sharing promise broken, and the first BC Liberals leadership debate. Later in the show University of the Fraser Valley political science professor Hamish Telford joins Shane to talk about how stable this NDP government is now that we have seen it in action as well as other political topics.
On today's Inside #bcpoli host Shane Woodford is joined by the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw on the political panel to discuss the finance minister going to Washington DC, a surprise guilty plea in the quick wins scandal, and the Premier throwing the future of the controversial FSA tests into doubt. Then BC Liberal leadership candidate Michael Lee is in studio for an extended chat. Last but not least Citizens Services minister Jinny Sims calls in to talk about internet connectivity for rural and remote areas.
On this week's Inside Politics Shane Woodford puts a number of topics in front of his political panel Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw. Among the issues on the table they tackle the "enabling legislation" to set the stage for the proportional representation referendum, BC Hydro will miss key Site-C deadline, Todd Stone enters the BC Liberal leadership race, money laundering in casinos, and more.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli host Shane Woodford and his political panel of Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer look at legal marijuana consultations, this week's UBCM meeting, the BC Liberal leadership race, Site C report secrecy, money laundering in BC, and more. Later in the show we discuss the UBCM meeting from the civic politics side with 1st Vice President Arjun Singh.
On this week's Inside #bcpoli the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and the Globe and Mail's Gary Mason are on the political panel to talk blacktop politics, the BC Liberals leadership race, the preliminary Site-C report from the BC Utilities Commission, and the move by the province to ban union and corporate donations. Later in the show Mount Royal journalism professor Sean Holman is on the show to talk about freedom of information and political donations.
NL News has obtained documents showing that what was a shovel ready phase of the highway one expansion east of Kamloops has now been delayed by two years or more. We asked Transportation minister Claire Trevena, whose government has promised to fast track the work, what is going on here.
On today's Inside Politics Shane Woodford talks Darryl Plecas taking the Speaker job, marijuana politics, the latest on the Site C dam, the carbon tax, and this week's BC Budget with his political panel Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer. After that the interim leader of the BC Liberal Party, Rich Coleman, is on the show. And in a podcast bonus we also talk legal marijuana with BC's Public Safety minister Rich Coleman.
Finance minister Carole James answers questions about what was in yesterday's budget and what wasn't along with a look ahead at February's full provincial budget.
Premier John Horgan joins me to talk about Darryl Plecas becoming Speaker, Friday's Throne Speech, Monday's budget, and more.
On Today's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford, Global BC's Keith Baldrey, and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer discuss Friday's Throne Speech, a pending budget on Monday, pressing pause on the Massey Bridge, and the mess at ICBC. Then Green Party leader Andrew Weaver joins us to talk about the legislative session ahead. Not done there UFV Political Science Professor Hamish Telford pops by to talk about Darryl Plecas turning his back on the Liberals to take the Speaker job. Then last but not least an extended conversation with Premier John Horgan.
On this week's Inside Politics Shane Woodford talks to Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer about the Trans Mountain pipeline court battle, the Site-C dam, the BC Liberal Party's leadership race rules, back to school, and more. Later in the show University of the Fraser Valley Associate Professor of Political Science Hamish Telford joins Shane to preview next week's sitting of the legislature.
On this week's Inside Politics Shane Woodford and his political panel Global BC's Keith Baldrey, and former MLAs Terry Lake, and Maurine Karagianis talk about fiscal challenges facing the government, removing bridge tolls, and if it is folly for the NDP to be raising union and corporate donations. Then a deep dive into ICBC's finances with former public servant and author of the BC Policy Perspectives website. Last but not least back to school woes with BCTF President Glen Hansman as school districts struggle to fill teaching vacancies.
This week Shane Woodford talks about the Gordon Wilson lawsuit, bridge tolls, a scrapped LNG conference, and the pending BC Liberal leadership race with Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Mike Smyth. Then Integrity BC's Dermod Travis talks about election campaign financing and banning union and corporate donations. We also chat with Environment minister George Heyman about KGHM Ajax, reforming the assessment process, and Trans-Mtn. Last but not least a podcast bonus with Metro Vancouver chair Greg Moore on tolls and mobility pricing.
Gordon Wilson has now filed a $5 million defamation lawsuit against Premier John Horgan, Jobs minister Bruce Ralston, and NDP MP Rachel Blaney.
On this week's Inside Politics Shane Woodford talks to his political panel, Global BC's Keith Baldrey and The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, about the province trying to stop the Trans Mountain pipeline, the Gordon Wilson fiasco, the BCUC Site-C review, and the looming BC Liberal leadership race. As well Transportation minister Claire Trevena comes on the program to talk about Uber, bridge tolls, Trans-Canada improvements, and what is going on with the Massey bridge.
Full interview with Gordon Wilson on the no paperwork controversy and Mike Smyth story by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
On today's Inside #bcpoli Shane Woodford and his political panel Gobal BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer talk about the Site-C review, tensions between the NDP & Greens over donations, why Christy Clark quit, and more. Then a talk with Energy and Mines minister Michelle Mungall.
Today's Inside Politics features a special extended podcast version. We talk to our 'Edge of the Ledge' political panel about Trans Mountain pipeline, Petronas, ICBC, and more. Then Green Party MLA Adam Olsen joins us. Then things take a turn as we learn of Christy Clark leaving #bcpoli. To talk about Clark former MLAs Terry Lake and George Abbott join us. As well as Green Party leader Andrew Weaver, and double duty from Vaughn Palmer.
The new NDP government is up and running after being sworn in yesterday and changes are already being made. To analyse week one of the John Horgan government and the hot political stories of the week Shane Woodford spends the whole show with his 'Edge of the Ledge' political panel Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw.
This week on Inside Politics we discuss what is next as the first NDP government in BC prepares to be sworn in. We also discuss Site C dam, ICBC, wildfires, proportional representation, and more with Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw. We also talk education and the coming school year with BCTF President Glen Hansman.
Former Kamloops North Thompson MLA and Health Minister Terry Lake hosts this edition of Inside Politics after the B.C. Liberals lost a confidence vote with the Lieutenant Governor asking B.C. NDP leader John Horgan to form government.
Former Kamloops North Thompson MLA and Health Minister Terry Lake hosts this edition of Inside Politics following the Throne Speech in the B.C. Legislature.
Environment minister Jordan Sturdy called a sudden conference call to unveil a Throne Speech tidbit. The following question and answer period with reporters got a little combative.
This week on Inside #bcpoli we discuss another turbulent political week with dueling press conferences and all sorts of accusations with Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer. Then we have a conversation about education with BCTF President Glen Hansman. And we finish chatting with political observer and blogger Laila Yuile about #bcpoli and the Site-C dam.
NDP Leader John Horgan and BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver address the media over allegations the deal between the two to form government was predicated on prying away a BC Liberals MLA to serve as Speaker.
In what will likely be a very short lived cabinet Premier Christy Clark filled some key posts and shuffled some other MLAs around.
The Legislature has been recalled but plenty of question marks remain. What happens next? Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer join Shane Woodford to discuss. The three then quiz Energy minister Bill Bennett on the Site-C dam. Last but not least Carleton Associate professor, and expert on the Westminster system, Philippe Lagasse joins us.
Former Conservative MP and Cabinet Minister James Moore speaks to an analysis done by Dentons of the uncharted waters BC finds itself in after the May 9th election.
An extended Inside Politics with BC NDP leader John Horgan, BC Green leader Andrew Weaver followed by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer and Rob Shaw. Last segment with Interior Health Authority Board Chair John O'Fee delves into Kamloops municipal by-elections and the opioid overdose crisis.
Full John Horgan and Andrew Weaver press conference by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Premier Christy Clark press conference to announce she will forge ahead to form government by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
UFV Political Science Professor Hamish Telford on the deal between the NDP and Greens by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
May 26 Inside Politics with Shane Woodford, Keith Baldrey, Vaughn Palmer, Rob Shaw, Rick Peterson by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Grace McCarthy's speech at the 1986 Social Credit leadership convention by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
May 19 Inside Politics w/ Shane Woodford, Keith Baldrey, Vaughn Palmer, Alise Mills, & Bill Tieleman by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
May 12 Inside Politics with Shane Woodford, Keith Baldrey, Vaughn Palmer, and Gary Mason by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
UFV Political Science Professor Hamish Telford on BC election and what happens now. by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
May 05 Inside Politics w/ Keith Baldrey, Vaughn Palmer, Rob Shaw, John Horgan, & Andrew Weaver by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
Apr 28 Inside Politics with Shane Woodford, Keith Baldrey, Vaughn Palmer, and Elizabeth May by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
BCNP leader John Horgan on the MSP and the BC Liberals by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.
BC LIberals Andrew Wilkinson on the BCNDP and MSP by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.