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BC Today is where British Columbians connect on issues facing their lives and their community. Every week day at noon PT and 1pm MT, BC Today host Michelle Eliot delves into the top story for the province.
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Trump's guilty verdict | Synagogue arson investigation | Road to Recovery series
Donald Trump is angrily denouncing his guilty verdicts as a 'disgrace' and tells reporters he is an 'innocent man'. Our guest Christopher J. Galdieri, political science professor at Saint Anselm College, and our callers weigh in on the situation. Then, we brought you live coverage of the Vancouver police news conference on an arson investigation at Vancouver's Scahra Tzedeck Synagogue. Then In our Road to Recovery series, we have heard many questions about what the provincial government is doing to support people with addiction. We put some of those questions to B.C. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Jennifer Whiteside.
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Breast cancer screening guidelines | Selling naming rights to public spaces
A national task force is advising against routine breast screenings starting at age 40. We ask viewers if they agree with the advice, and hear analysis from Dr. Paula Gordon, clinical professor in UBC's department of radiology. And, The City of Vancouver is considering selling naming rights to public parks and other city-owned assets to generate money. Mayor Ken Sim says talks with interested parties could happen this fall. The CBC's Chad Pawson joins us to explain the story, and we hear from viewers about corporate names for public spaces.
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Federal housing minister takes your calls | Youth drug deaths increasing
Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser joins us to take your questions about housing policy. And, a new report from the B.C. coroner shows an increasing number of children and youth are dying due to toxic drugs. Guest Danya Fast, research scientist at the BC Centre on Substance Use and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia joins us to discuss what's behind the numbers, how to talk to your kids, and what supports we need in place to protect children and youth.
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Rural ER closures | North Shore Rescue docu-series
The emergency department at Chetwynd Hospital has closed again, due to what Northern Health describes as "ongoing physician coverage challenges". Many other rural emergency rooms in B.C. have faced similar closures in recent years. Dr. Gord McInnis, emergency doctor and president of the Section of Emergency Medicine of Doctors of B.C. joined us and took your calls. And, Season 2 of a documentary series showcasing the work of the North Shore Rescue team premieres tonight on the Knowledge Network. Mike Danks, North Shore Rescue Team Leader, and Behzad Saffari, North Shore Rescue team member.
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Fort Nelson residents return home | Pattullo Bridge, Broadway Subway transport projects delayed
Fort Nelson, B.C., residents return home as evacuation order is lifted. We hear from returning evacuees, and the region's mayor, Rob Fraser. And, the completion dates for the Broadway Subway and Pattullo Bridge projects have both been delayed for another year. Our guest Neil Wyles, Mount Pleasant BIA executive director, discusses the latest information and relays how the Broadway Subway project delay impacts residents and businesses.
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B.C. United and Conservatives Call It Off | Hackers release stolen London Drugs data | Brian Minter's gardening advice
- We start with breaking news as B.C. United leader Kevin Falcon says talks between his party and the B.C. Conservatives over avoiding vote splitting in October's provincial election have broken down. The CBC's Meera Bains joins us with details. Hackers have released corporate data stolen from London Drugs during last month's cyberattack. Guests were Mike Larsen, President, BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association and Roger Gale, program head of the Industrial Network Cybersecurity program at BCIT.
And, Brian Minter answers your B.C. gardening questions.
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