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B.C.'s Best Roadside Attraction is Cathedral Grove! What do you think of the choice? Justin McElroy joins the program to describe the journey and why Cathedral Grove stood tall in the competition.

It's almost time for back to school. This time of year sparks anxiety for many. Dr. Shimi Kang, a psychiatrist with Future Ready Minds and a clinical associate professor at UBC's faculty of medicine, joins the program to tell us how parents can support their struggling children.

COPE candidate Stephanie Allen has stepped out of the Vancouver mayoral race, narrowing the field. Green mayoral candidate Pete Fry joins the program with his thoughts on the latest development. We also talk to Vancouver Sun and The Province city columnist Dan Fumano and CBC's Andrew Kurjata about the state of municipal elections throughout B.C.

The Bank of Canada is holding the key interest rate steady at 2.25 per cent. We heard from governor Tiff Macklem. Love is Blind is coming to Canada. Do you love or hate reality TV? SFU communications professor Zoe Druick joined the show to take your calls.

A wave of new lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI in the wake of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting in February. The lawsuits are from teachers, students and a principal. We're asking what we can do to keep youth safe amid the rising use of AI chatbots. Jake Hirsch-Allen from The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University and The White Hatter CEO Brandon Laur joined the program.

If you've ever tried to fix something in your home by yourself, you might have run into some roadblocks. One movement says DIY could be easier with stronger right-to-repair rules. We learn more from Anthony Rosborough, president of the Canadian Repair Coalition.

Alberta's Bill 11 goes into effect today. The bill introduces a dual-practice health-care system, allowing doctors to offer some private services while working in the public system. People are rallying against it across the country, asking the federal government to enforce the Canada Health Act and stop it. Canadian Health Coalition chair Jason MacLean joins the program to explain what it could me...

How do you have a good retirement? Financial planner Max Becker-Pos and Joanie Sims Gould from the Active Aging Society joined the program and took your calls as we asked you what a healthy and fulfilling retirement looks like and how you are planning for it.

Chilliwack-Cultus Lake MLA Áʼa꞉líya Warbus on Monday became the seventh member of the B.C. Conservative caucus to leave the party, saying she'll sit as an Independent. We find out why she's joining the exodus of MLAs, and ask whether the B.C. Conservatives can overcome their party turmoil.

 New Statistics Canada numbers show Canada's economy grew a strong 3.3 per cent annualized in the second quarter. Economist and director for The Centre for Future Work Jim Stanford broke down those numbers.

BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minster joined the program to talk about planting bulbs and takes audience questions.

Event planners in B.C. are tapping into the trend of "nostalgia," from vintage markets to disco roller-skating. We asked our audience what they're nostalgic for these days.

There is a renewed "team Canada" sentiment as the trade war with the U.S. continues. But how united are Canadians when there are deep regional differences across the country?

We heard how secondary and post-secondary schools are planning to integrate AI in their classrooms and ask our audience to weigh-in on how (or if) the new technology has a place in learning.

MLA Teresa Wat, who represents the Richmond-Bridgeport riding, says she "can no longer serve" in the party under its new leader. Wat joined the program to explain more about her decision. Then, we asked our audiences their thoughts on the current political landscape in B.C.

Canadian officials unveil counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods as the trade war ramps up. They also announced $7.5 billion in support for workers and businesses. We heard what this means for B.C.

Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. We hear about her legacy and ask our audience to share their favourite Dolly Parton memories.

Fifty per cent U.S. tariffs have been imposed on about $28 billion worth of Canadian goods. We asked our audience how they will be impacted by the situation and whether they support the Canadian government's response. We also heard from the B.C. Council of Forest Industries about how the breakdown of negotiations with the U.S. will impact their industry.

Christine Evans is an assistant professor of Cinema Studies at the University of British Columbia.

Eric Swanson is a researcher for the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of B.C. and a policy consultant at Third Space Planning in Victoria.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked the provinces to return American alcohol to store shelves as Canadian and U.S. negotiators meet again ahead of the new tariff deadline.

A new SFU study on singlehood shows that those who embrace it can be more satisfied than people who view it as a flaw. We asked our audience their thoughts, and whether they're single by choice.

Ladner's Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson could be called up to the MLB's San Francisco Giants. We asked our audience how they manage their kids' pro-sport dreams.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says there has been "substantial progress" during discussions over a new trade deal with the U.S., with President Donald Trump pausing 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods for three days. We spoke to Eric Miller, former senior policy advisor to the Canadian Embassy in Washington, about the negotiations so far.

Residents of Summerland are beginning to return home as the majority of evacuation orders have been lifted. CBC's Kimberly Davidson brought us the latest. U.S. President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariff deadline is expected to take effect just after midnight EST (9 p.m. PT), and Canadian officials are trying to reach a deal before then. We asked how B.C. industries will be impacted if the tariffs...