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Meng Wanzhou arrest anniversary. Closing the "food gap."

Michael Byers discusses the one-year anniversary of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver and its effect on Canada-China relations. Feezah Jaffer discusses the "food gap" -- the struggle people sometimes have to afford nutritious food for their families.

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Ride-hailing for the holidays? Gardener Brian Minter.

B.C. Transportation Minister Claire Trevena, RideSharing Now for B.C's Ian Tostenson, MADD Canada's Andrew Murie discuss how important it is to have ride-hailing in B.C. by the holidays. Minter Country Garden's Brian Minter answers your questions.

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Telecom complaints. Sheltering the homeless.

OpenMedia's Laura Tribe discusses how people can avoid or resolve billing problems with their telecom provider. The CBC's Chris Walker and Union Gospel Mission's Jeremy Hunka discuss how communities deal with giving homeless people shelter.

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Transit strike uncertainty. Winter home maintenance.

University of the Fraser Valley's Fiona McQuarrie and former Simon Fraser University City program director Gordon Price discuss how to avoid transit labour uncertainty. JBS Home Improvement's Morgan Jensen talks about how to prepare your home for winter.

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Online privacy concerns. Overcoming math challenges.

B.C. Information and Privacy Commissioner Michael McEvoy discusses people's concerns about personal information online. Simon Fraser University education professor Nathalie Sinclair talks about how we can overcome challenges learning math.

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Hong Kong election results. Generational divides.

Gordon Houlden discusses the results of the 2019 district council elections in Hong Kong. Barbara Mitchell discusses the divide between Millennials, Gen Xers and Boomers.

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Density and rental affordability. Cold-weather food.

University of British Columbia School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture professor Patrick Condon discusses density and rental affordability. Bottom of the Pot: Persian Recipes and Stories author Naz Deravian discusses cold-weather food.

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Full bus, SeaBus shutdown? Remembering John Mann.

Kwantlen Student Association's David Piraquive's and the University of British Columbia's Tom Knight discuss the prospect of a bus and SeaBus shutdown in Metro Vancouver. CBC Music's Grant Lawrence remembers Spirit of the West lead singer John Mann.

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Canada's new environment minister. Preserving nature and wildlife.

Simon Fraser University's Stewart Prest talks about Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's new environment minister, and Chrystia Freeland, the new intergovernmental affairs minister. Nature Conservancy of Canada's Dan Kraus discusses preserving nature.

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Canada and Hong Kong. Inspiring young people.

Canadian Global Affairs Institute's Colin Robertson talks about what role Canada can play in a peaceful resolution to the standoff in Hong Kong. Child psychiatrist Dr. Shimi Kang talks about how we can inspire young people to make a difference.

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Final arguments in BC Healthcare legal battle. Giller Prize and choosing books.

Dr. Rupinder Brar with Canadian Doctors for Medicare and Joanna Baron with Canadian Constitution Foundation debate Dr. Brian Day's constitutional challenge on BC's health care system. CBC Books' Ryan B. Patrick and Book Warehouse's Mary Ann Yazedjian talk about the Giller Prize shortlist.

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Domestic violence and housing. Gardener Brian Minter.

Battered Women's Support Services executive director Angela Marie MacDougall discusses how limited housing or shelter affects efforts to flee abusive relationships. Minter Country Garden owner and Master Gardener Brian Minter answers your questions.

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B.C. aims to reducing vaping among youth. Online reviews.

Canadian Cancer Society senior policy analyst Rob Cunningham discusses B.C,'s new rules and taxes aimed at reducing vaping among young people. Tech writer and speaker Alexandra Samuel discusses how to assess the value of online reviews.

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Government involvement in gas prices. Indigenous Junior J-School.

Columnist Rob Shaw discusses the BCUC's investigation into BC gas prices. The CBC's Wawmeesh Hamilton and Angela Sterritt discuss CBC's Indigenous Junior J-School.

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Changing hockey culture. Panhandling bans.

In the wake of Don Cherry's firing, Bhupinder Hundal and Sean Fitzgerald discuss changes in hockey culture. Pivot Legal Society's Meenakshi Mannoe discusses Maple Ridge's proposed ban on aggressive panhandling.

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Remembrance Day.

Historian and author Mark Zuehlke discusses Remembrance Day.

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Importance of Remembrance. Men's health.

Historica Canada's Anthony Wilson-Smith discusses the importance of Remembrance for many Canadians, and their support for Remembrance programs year-round. University of British Columbia's Men's Health Research program's John Oliffe discusses men's health.

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Labour disputes. Podcasts.

UBC professor Tom Knight discusses the various ongoing labour disputes in BC, including education, transit and forestry workers. Hannah McGregor discusses the Vancouver Podcast Festival.

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Cannabis testing at work. Fall birdwatching.

CBC reporter Jason Proctor and employment lawyer Richard Johnson discuss workers' rights when it comes to employers testing for cannabis use. Bird expert Ann Nightingale discusses fall bird migrations and birdwatching.

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Six steps to address climate emergency. Vaping regulations.

University of Victoria's Heather Buckley and Renewable Cities 's Alex Boston discuss addressing the climate emergency. Non-Partisan Association's Lisa Dominato and Canadian Vaping Association's Pisano discussion proposed vaping regulations.

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Oversight on seniors' homes. Elizabeth May steps down as Green Party Leader.

CBC's Go Public reporter Erica Johnson and BC Seniors Advocate Isobel MacKenzie talk about the lack of oversight in assisted care facilities. UBC Political Science professor Kathryn Harrison discusses the implications of Saanich-Gulf Islands MP Elizabeth May stepping down as Green Party Leader.

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How we depend on public transit. Gardener Brian Minter.

Simon Fraser University's City Program director Andy Yan discusses the broader impact of public transit strikes in Metro Vancouver, including how it affects our economy. Minter Country Garden owner Master Gardener Brian Minter answers your questions.

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Daylight Saving Time legislation. Ghost stories.

UBC's Werner Antweiler and SFU's Myriam Juda discuss Daylight Saving Time, Standard Time and the status quo. Ian Gibbs, author of Victoria's Most Haunted: Ghost Stories from B.C.'s Historic Capital City, discusses ghost stories and "haunted" places.

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Videos of angry incidents on social media. Local food culture.

University of B.C. professor Rima Wilkes and MOSAIC's Ninu Kang talk about sharing angry incidents on social media and how we can introduce more respect and civility in our society. Prince George food blogger Chris Dias discusses local food culture.

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Possible public transit strike impact. How to get adults more physically active.

Langley city councillor and sustainable communities advocate Nathan Pachal talks about possible effects of a public transit strike. ParticipACTION President and CEO Elio Antunes talks about how Canadian adults can increase their physical activity.

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ICBC legal costs. Farmers protest changes to ALR rules.

Retired civil servant Richard McCandless and head of the Trial Lawyers Association of BC, Ron Nairne, discuss the financial state of ICBC in the wake of a new annual report. BC Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham, organizer of the farmers rally Meghan McPherson, and Kwantlen University's Kent Mullinix debate the merits of changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve.

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Greta Thunberg and climate solutions. Making Halloween costumes.

The CBC's Jeremy Allingham, Sustainabiliteens climate strike organizer Anna Brookes and Student Energy communications lead Shakti Ramkumar on Greta Thunberg, solutions to climate change. Dionne McFie and Katherine Benny on making Halloween costumes.

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B.C. tables UNDRIP legislation. Online etiquette.

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council president and University of Victoria Judith Sayers discusses the B.C.'s bill on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Tech writer and speaker Alexandra Samuel talks about online etiquette.

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Western alienation and B.C. Science and children.

Research Co. president Mario Canseco discusses western alienation: what's real, what's not, and how B.C. fits into that picture. Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald talks about his book An Earthling’s Guide to Outer Space, getting kids into science.

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Federal election result reactions

University of Northern British Columbia political science professor Gary Wilson and University of British Columbia political science professor Richard Johnston discuss the local and national results of the federal election.

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Overnight RV parking on city streets. Craft beer.

Surrey city councillor Doug Elford and Together Against Poverty Society executive director Doug King discuss a report suggesting council ban people from occupying RVs parked on city streets overnight. KPU brewmaster Nancy More discusses BC craft beer.

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The prospect of a minority government and other factors that may affect your vote.

University of British Columbia associate political science professor Gerald Baier discusses the prospect of a minority government and other factors that may affect people's votes during this federal election.

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Ready for an earthquake? Gardener Brian Minter.

Natural Resources Canada seismologist Alison Bird talks about preparing for earthquakes, and what to do when they strike. Master Gardener Brian Minter, owner of Minter Country Garden in Chilliwack, answers your questions.

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Election issues. Strategic voting.

CBC's Parliament Hill Bureau senior writer Kathleen Harris discusses the big issues during this federal election. University of Northern British Columbia political science professor Gary Wilson discusses strategic voting and minority governments.

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Political misinformation on social media during the federal election.

Research Co. president Mario Canseco and Royal Roads University interdisciplinary studies associate professor Jaigris Hodson discuss political misinformation on social media during the federal election.

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Energy and environment policy in the federal election. Thanksgiving recipes and cooking tips.

SFU political science professor Sanjay Jeram discusses energy and environment policy in the federal election campaign. Chef David Robertson shares tips and answers questions about cooking for Thanksgiving.

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World Mental Health Day. Canning and preserving food.

Canadian Mental Health Association senior director Kendra Milne discusses access to mental health services. Samara Sonmor of Food Action North Okanagan discusses canning and preserving local food through the winter.

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Party platforms during the federal election. The etiquette of bailing, of cancelling at the last minute.

CBC parliamentary bureau reporter John Paul Tasker discusses the major parties' platforms during the federal election campaign. Etiquette coach Konrad Philip discusses the recent phenomenon of people cancelling social plans at the last minute.

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Federal leaders' English debate reaction. Auto mechanic Sam Tremblay.

University of Victoria public administration professor Kimberly Speers discusses yesterday's federal leaders' English-language debate. Tremblay Motors owner and mechanic Sam Tremblay answers your question.

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Federal leaders' English debate.

Andrew Weaver announces plans to resign as leader of the BC Greens. President of polling company Research Co. Mario Canseco discusses the upcoming federal leaders' English debate, featuring the leaders of six federal parties.

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Accusations of hypocrisy during the election. Gardener Brian Minter.

Simon Fraser University political science lecturer Stewart Prest discusses accusations of hypocrisy during the federal election. Minter Country Garden owner Master Gardener Brian Minter answers your questions.

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Primary health care as an election issue. Burnout and depression.

University of British Columbia's Centre for Health Services and Policy Research's Sabrina Wong and family physician Dr. Rita McCracken discuss primary health care. Psychiatrist Dr. Diane McIntosh discusses burnout and depression.

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Affordability as a federal election issue.

Generation Squeeze founder Paul Kershaw, CARP White Rock-Surrey chapter president Ramona Kaptyn and University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business associate professor Werner Antweiler discuss the broader political issue of affordability.

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Red meat, vegans and vegetarians. Disability laws and barriers.

Dalhousie University's Sylvain Charlebois and registered dietician Desiree Nielsen discuss the health effects of eating red meat, and going vegetarian or vegan. York University's David Lepofsky and Spinal Cord Injury B.C.'s Jocelyn Maffin discuss disability laws and barriers.

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Orange Shirt Day, Active aging week

CBC Indigenous Junior J-School coordinator Wawmeesh Hamilton and Orange Shirt Day founder Phyllis Webstad talk about the lingering trauma of residential schools and how to move forward with reconciliation. Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, discusses active aging week.

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Climate strike, small businesses and carbon emissions

Karen Tam Wu of the Pembina Institute discusses the growth of the climate strikes and Climate Smart's Christine VanDerwill explains how small businesses can transition to a greener workflow.

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Social isolation

Dara Parker of the Vancouver Foundation and Hilary Henegar of Hoovie talk about combating social isolation, the art of conversation and the Vancouver Foundation's 'On the Table' initiative.

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Forestry economy. Climate and the election

UBC Forestry faculty Harry Nelson on the economic implications of B.C.'s forestry industry slowdown. Kathryn Harrison a political science professor at UBC discusses the climate issues that will impact the federal election.

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Forestry workers. Handgun ban.

Port McNeill's Gaby Wickstrom and B.C. parliamentary secretary Ravi Kahlon discuss support for forestry workers. Queen's University's Christian Leuprecht and Danforth Families for Safe Communities's Ken Price discuss calls for a Canadian handgun ban.

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Key election issues. Sleep science.

UBC political science professor Gerald Baier discusses the key issues that have emerged so far in the federal election. Canadian Sleep Society president Dr. Charles Samuels discusses the science of sleep and its effects on health.

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Global climate strike. Gardener Brian Minter.

Sustainabiliteen organizer Rebecca Hamilton and Clean Energy Canada executive director Merran Smith discuss the global climate strike. Minter Country Garden owner Brian Minter answers your questions.

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Brownface, blackface and Justin Trudeau.

Langara College sociology professor Indira Prahst and University of British Columbia's Social Justice Institute education professor Annette Henry talk about brownface and blackface, in light of images of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau in brownface.

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Vaping-related illness. Racism in schools.

B.C. Lung Association's Dr. Menn Biagtan and University of British Columbia's Dr. Chris Carlsten discuss vaping and related illness. Radio-Canada's Mugoli Samba and diversity and inclusion consultant Cicely Blain discuss racism in B.C. schools.

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Safety and maintenance of roads around B.C.'s smaller communities

Peace River Regional District's Rural Roads Task Force chair Karen Goodings helps us field comments from listeners about the safety and maintenance of roads around B.C.'s smaller communities.

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Road safety. DIY electronic repairs.

Shabnem Afzal of the Canadian Association of Road Safety professionals discusses forest road safety and the increased need for safety awareness in the Fall. Kady Wong and Riley Shaw of Repair Matters talk DIY electronics repair and electronic waste reduction.

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Energy and environmental policy in the federal election. Fall books.

UBC political scientist Richard Johnston discusses Canadians' opinions on energy and environmental policy in the federal election. CBC Books producer Ryan B. Patrick and author Chelene Knight discuss fall reading recommendations.

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B.C.'s speculation and vacancy tax. Amazon in Canada.

University of British Columbia economist Tom Davidoff and Oak Bay Mayor Kevin Murdoch discuss B.C.'s speculation and vacancy tax. Work Smarter with Social Media author Alexandra Samuel discusses Amazon, and its growing reach and impact in Canada.

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Federal election underway.

Research Co. president Mario Canseco and Simon Fraser University senior political science lecturer Sanjay Jeram discuss Canada's 43rd federal election, and react to comments and questions from listeners.

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Daylight Saving Time. Safe opioid supply.

B.C. Jobs and Trade Minister Bruce Ralston and University of Calgary's Blake Shaffer discuss whether B.C. should switch to permanent Daylight Saving Time. University of British Columbia's Dr. Mark Tyndall discusses the call for a safe opioid supply.

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The place of opinion pieces in news. Packing a healthy lunch.

How much do you read opinion pieces? An op-ed published by a Calgary instructor in two Vancouver newspapers is being widely condemned for saying Canada would be better off without ethnic diversity. Then, what's your healthy lunch strategy?

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Drug addiction and overdoses. Canada's Bianca Andreescu in the U.S. Open final.

B.C. Provincial Health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry discusses drug addiction and overdoses and what can be done in B.C. Tennis British Columbia's Mark Roberts and Khristina Blajkevitch discuss Bianca Andreescu's historic performance at the U.S. Open.

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Ride-hailing politics. Gardener Brian Minter.

Simon Fraser University political science lecturer Stewart Prest and Simon Fraser University associate professor of economics Hendrik Wolff discuss ride-hailing and politics. Minter Gardens Master Gardener Brian Minter answers your questions.

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Sawmill closures. Post-secondary pressures.

B.C. Forests Minister Doug Donaldson, ERA Forest Products Research's Kevin Mason and B.C. Council of Forest Industries' Susan Yurkovich discuss sawmill closures. Options Solutions' Melinda Giampietro talks about the transition after high school.

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Back-to-school routines. Children's screen time.

Registered psychologist Dr. Vanessa Lapointe offers advice to help children and parents ease into their school routines. Angus Reid Institute executive director Shachi Kurl discusses her latest poll on screen time and children.

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