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Brian Minter joined with some gardening gift ideas for Father's Day. He took your questions.

CBC's The Pitch co-host Zameer Karim and soccer super fan Mankiran Aujla set up the biggest game in Canadian men's soccer history. What stands out to you in this tournament? And what do you think it will take for Canada to get its first-ever win at the World Cup? Carrie Serwetnyk, Canadian soccer hall-of-famer and founder of Equal Play, gave us her analysis of the World Cup tournament so far.

West Kelowna residents are breathing a sigh of relief after a fast-moving wildfire Tuesday was brought under control. More than a hundred firefighters were on the job. We'll talk to West Kelowna fire Chief Jason Brolund and wildfire ecologist Bob Gray, as we ask what being prepared for a wildfire means to you.

All eyes are on Team Canada at the World Cup, with Canada's second game taking place Thursday at B.C. Place. Some players have roots right here in B.C. Our Zameer Karim told us about the local players and how they fit into Canada's squad.

12 children were hurt while on a field trip to Cultus Lake Water Park due to an electrical incident. We get the latest details from the CBC's Baneet Braich.

B.C. Children's Hospital is seeing a sharp rise in e-scooter injuries. Is there enough education and enforcement? Director of B.C. Children's Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program Dr. Shelina Babul joins the program to discuss and take your calls.

The province has cancelled a contract on the Massey Tunnel replacement project. We speak to Delta city councilor Dylan Krueger about what needs to be done regarding that frequently backed-up crossing.

how do you feel about no phones at concerts? Some musicians have banned phones while they're onstage. Does that help or hinder the concert experience? CBC's Vibin' host Rohit Joseph joined the show to discuss and to take your calls.

The U.S. is touting a potential ceasefire agreement with Iran. However, many questions remain regarding the agreement and its details. Israel says it is not a party to the pact, but Prime Minister Mark Carney and stock markets are cautiously optimistic. Are you hopeful about a potential deal to end the war? Parsa Alirezaei from SFU's Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies joined the program to disc...

Canada takes to the field for the first men's World Cup match ever played on Canadian soil. As the tournament kicks off, the energy and exuberance on the streets is undeniable. We speak to sports reporter Marty Hastings and former Canadian Women's Soccer Team player Karina LeBlanc about the role sports plays in bringing people and communities together.

The 2026 World Cup kicks off today, ask our audience who they're rooting for and what the tournament means to them. And, we're joined by UBC political science lecturer, Stewart Prest, to go over the political backdrop of the tournament.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is expected to table legislation restricting access to social media platforms for youth and children. We ask our audience whether the government should step in, or leave that to parents.

 A new report from Rentals.ca indicates British Columbia is leading Canada in terms of declining asking rental prices. The report says the average asking price for a one-bedroom apartment declined by 5.4 per cent year-over-year in May. Craig Jones, the associate director of Housing Assessment Resource Tools at UBC, joins the show to discuss what these price patterns mean for the overall housi...

From personalities to career paths, one's name can have an influence on their life trajectory. We ask our audience how they feel about their name with Duana Taha, the author of 'The Name Therapist: How Growing Up with an Odd Name Taught Me Everything You Need to Know About Yours'.

Preparations for the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver are going into crunch time as the first game at B.C Place takes place on Saturday. We look what the stadium looks like and talk to Gastown and Yaletown businesses, as well as take your calls on the impact of World Cup events on your day-to-day lives.

Metro Vancouver enters Stage 3 water restrictions for the first time in more than a decade. Chair of the B.C. Watershed Security Coalition Coree Tull joins the program and we ask how B.C. can plan for future water shortages.

B.C.'s job numbers see a jump heading into summer. Jobs and Economic Growth Minister Ravi Kahlon, and UBC economist Kevin Milligan join the show to discuss the details of the May Labour Force Survey by Statistics Canada.

What plants will weather a hot, dry summer best? Our BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter offers planting advice and takes audience calls.

A single lifelong career is no longer the norm. UBC Sauder School of Business Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources assistant professor Sima Sajjadiani and ICF-certified career and leadership coach Sophia Koklieff join the program to talk about why the new normal is to seek a new career in midlife.

Should people who make less than $40K a year pay less for public transit? Transit advocate from the local group Movement Aman Chandri joins us to discuss the campaign to lower fares for lower income people.

AI is making its way into Lower Mainland classrooms with Vancouver being the latest school district to introduce artificial intelligence tools for high school students. But will this help or hinder student learning? Tech journalist Andy Baryer joins the show to take your calls and look at the use of AI in the classroom and the workplace.

It's been a deadly week on B.C. waters with summer on the way. We'll check in with Kimiko Hirakida from the Lifesaving Society of B.C. and the Yukon to hear how you and your loved ones can be more aware around the water.

The youth unemployment rate in B.C. is now at 14 per cent. It's a level not seen since before the 2008 financial crisis. With summer break on the way, how can we help younger people find jobs? Carolyn Tuckwell, President and CEO of the BGC South Coast BC joins the program to discuss.

With the rise of sports betting the rise of mental health struggles associated with gambling has also increased. We look at who is most affected and why with Canadian Mental Health Foundation President and CEO Kenton Boston.

The minimum wage in B.C. has gone up. But, is this most recent bump in pay enough to help workers make ends meet? Iglika Ivanova from B.C. Policy Solutions joins the show and we take audience calls to weigh in.