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DRIPA — the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act — is at the centre of a political firestorm in British Columbia. The BC NDP want to amend it. The Conservatives want to repeal it. But, the BC Greens are the only party defending DRIPA as is. BC Greens leader Emily Lowan joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to explain why her party is standing firm and responds to criticism that DRIPA...

What risks do kids face on social media? With countries around the world moving to ban these platforms for youth — and growing support for a ban in Canada — is this the right solution or an overreach? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks journalist and radio broadcaster Charis Hogg (CFOX, CKNW) about protecting youth from the real harms of social media. Does banning kids from these big tech platfor...

Why are we increasingly treating real-life tragedies like Netflix content? The independent film Hunting Matthew Nichols explores a decades-long missing persons case in the Vancouver Island town of “Port Rupert”. But its realism and viral marketing are raising uncomfortable questions about our culture. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with director, writer and actor Markian Tarasiuk about a wo...

Professional wrestling is live theatre at its most intense, blurring fiction and reality. The pride of North Delta, B.C., All Elite Wrestling (AEW) star Kyle O’Reilly joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to unpack the reality behind the unreal sport: the sacrifices, setbacks, and mindset required to become one of the best in the world — and how much of the man behind the character shows up in the...

Can the people in your life actually make you age faster? New research suggests that “hasslers” — the difficult, stressful people in your life — can increase your risk of chronic disease and accelerate aging.  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with broadcasting legend Tamara Taggart about the real health impacts of toxic relationships, why stress from certain people hits harder, and how cutti...

KYLA'S COURT: Self-driving cars are already operating around the world — and even in parts of Canada — so why not in British Columbia?  This is VANCOLOUR  Mo Amir speaks with lawyer Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) about what’s stopping autonomous vehicles from being legal in B.C., what changes the government would need to make, and what could happen if drivers try to use self-driving features today. Recorde...

With rents easing and home prices softening across British Columbia, is now the time to buy — or are you better off renting?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with real estate analyst Steve Saretsky (The Loonie Hour; The Saretsky Show) about what’s really happening in the housing market, whether affordability is actually improving, and if homeownership still makes financial sense for first-t...

Canadians want to support local but are they being misled? The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has fined Loblaw grocery stores for “maplewashing” twice in 2026, raising questions about misleading “Product of Canada” labels.  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with marketing communications expert Bob Stamnes (PS&Co.) about the gap between Canadians’ desire to buy local and the reality of hi...

Conspiracy theories are everywhere online but who’s actually behind them?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with journalist Jen St. Denis (The Tyee) about the nature of Canadian conspiracy content on your social media feeds, who is creating and amplifying it, and whether it’s part of a coordinated effort to push conspiracy narratives. What impact does constant exposure to conspiracy content...

THE FORBES REPORT: The 1990s are having a moment! But why is everyone — including Gen Z — so nostalgic for that era? How did we navigate the world before smartphones, social media, and streaming services?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with local legend Fiona Forbes about life in the ’90s and what Vancouver was like back then. What did we have then that we’ve lost now?   Recorded: March 2...

Family doctors in B.C. are under growing pressure — not just from administrative burdens, but from a system that isn’t equipped to handle the rising demand for mental health care, leaving family doctors to fill the gap.  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with Dr. Maryam Zeineddin, founder of Zili Care and former president of BC Family Doctors about how the gap between mental and physical care...

THE CRUNCH: From Quebec and Alberta separatism to Indigenous sovereignty, Canada often feels like it’s in a constant state of re-negotiation.  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir asks political commentator and world-famous YouTuber J.J. McCullough whether the country is stuck in a political “situationship” on the verge of a breakup — and why it never quite falls apart.   Recorded: March 16, 2026  

Ghostlighting, shrekking, sledging — modern dating is getting messier.  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with dating expert and author Amy Chan (Un-Single: How to Date Smarter and Create Love That Lasts) about whether dating apps are driving toxic behaviour, what’s behind these trends, and how singles can navigate dating in 2026.   Recorded: March 16, 2026  

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are helping millions lose weight and improve metabolic health. But could they also reshape consumer behaviour?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with Leger Executive Vice President Steve Mossop about new data showing how people taking these medications are reshaping spending habits — from the grocery store to other unexpected parts of...

B.C. Premier David Eby wants to end the twice-a-year clock change by moving the province to permanent daylight saving time — but will that actually help people sleep better?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with WikiSleep founder Adrien Sala about the debate among sleep experts over whether darker winter mornings could leave people feeling more sluggish. Is ending the clock change really th...

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim admitted repeating a false allegation about city councillor Sean Orr after supposedly seeing a photo shown to him — raising questions about accountability and misinformation in local politics.  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir breaks down the mayor’s explanation and wonders whether his response truly counts as taking responsibility. Recorded: March 9, 2026  

Why is “female rage” all the rage? From Olympic controversy to pop culture to public safety, are we living in a new era of female disillusionment? After U.S. President Donald Trump’s congratulatory call to the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team sparked backlash, the moment quickly escalated into a broader cultural debate.  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir asks 96.9 JACK FM’s Christy Farrell (a lifelong...

Christy Clark, the 35th Premier of British Columbia, joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir for a candid conversation about B.C.’s shifting political landscape. Clark weighs in on current B.C. Premier David Eby’s leadership, the Conservative Party of BC leadership race, and whether demonizing “liberal” voters could ultimately hurt conservatives trying to build a winning coalition. As political polar...

TEA TIME WITH TAMARA: The B.C. Government unveiled a new, revamped funding system for children and youth with complex developmental disabilities, including autism with intellectual disability and Down Syndrome. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with broadcast legend and disability advocate Tamara Taggart about how the new model works, whether or not the government (finally) listened to familie...

The race to replace John Rustad as leader of the Conservative Party of BC is underway. But what is this contest really about, and why should British Columbians even care? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with former chief of staff to the Official Opposition Azim Jiwani about the stakes, the competing visions inside the party, and what it takes to win a leadership race. With a crowded field of...

In the wake of the tragic school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir reflects on how political leaders across the country set aside their differences to mourn. While fringe voices tried to exploit the moment, the country’s main leaders chose unity. What does that response say about Canadian values in times of crisis? Recorded: February 16, 2026

Millions of dollars are owed to British Columbians. Could you unknowingly be one of them?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with Sherry MacLennan, Executive Director of BC Unclaimed, about how money goes missing, why it’s so common, and how easy it is to check if you’re owed cash. BC Unclaimed acts as the province’s lost and found for money — and you might be surprised by what’s waiting for...

Talk of a new oil pipeline to B.C.’s North Coast is back — again. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants it. So does Prime Minister Mark Carney. But B.C. Premier David Eby isn’t convinced.   This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with UBC political scientist Stewart Prest about why the pipeline debate in British Columbia may be different this time. Is the real barrier engineering and cost, or politi...

KYLA’S COURT: Independent B.C. MLA Tara Armstrong and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) are calling on Ottawa to deny U.S. livestreamer Hasan Piker entry into Canada — despite him having no criminal record. Politics, free speech, and Canada’s visa and entry rules collide: Can Canada legally block entry of a U.S. citizen based on what they’ve said online?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo A...

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down for an extended, candid conversation with B.C.’s most popular mayor, Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West, to unpack what B.C. Premier David Eby’s governance. From delayed action on urgent files to the failure of bold policies like decriminalization and DRIPA, what forces shape decision-making in the province? Why do voters feel ignored? Plus, with the B.C. Conse...