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Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned Sunday as leader of the B.C. Conservative Party after eight MLAs defected to the upstart CentreBC party and a handful of others were either removed from caucus or quit. Conservative MLA Gavin Dew and ex-Conservative MLA Rosalyn Bird, now with CentreBC, joined the program as we get your reaction.-- And rumblings of a snap provincial election continue. Should Premier Dav...

There's growing speculation of a snap provincial election as municipal leaders pushback. And there's ongoing turmoil within the B.C. Conservatives after shocking allegations about hiring a private investigator to spy on caucus MLAs. How do you feel about the state of BC politics? How much confidence do you have in our existing parties? Political podcaster Ian Bushfield from The Cambie Report and P...

The head of the European Union has proposed Canada join the block as a new "associate member". The Prime Minister says he welcomes the ambition, but instead called it an "alliance for the future". What would a closer alliance mean for Canada regarding issues like trade and defence and what does this all mean for Canada's sovereignty? UBC political science professor Heidi Tworek joined the program.

It's only week two of the new school year. Have you run out of school lunch ideas yet? Registered dietitian Soleina Karamali joins the program to take your calls on when children should be involved in making their school lunches and whether schools should consider universal lunch programs.

New polling numbers show a rebound for Premier David Eby and it's fuelling speculation about a provincial snap election. We ask what you think of a potential election as CBC provincial affairs reporter Katie DeRosa and Camosun College political scientist Daniel Reeve joined the show.

The federal government has launched a national program to help Canadians develop their AI skills and knowledge. This comes after several leaders and founders in AI called for slowing down development and putting safeguards in place. UBC teaching professor Leah Macfadyen joined the show as we ask you what you need to become more AI literate and what safeguards should be put in place.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will invite private investment into four of Canada's biggest airports. The federal government aims to generate $1 trillion in private investment by the end of the decade. Economist and Toronto Star business columnist Armine Yalnizyan joined the program as we ask for your thoughts on the decision and the potential impact it could have at YVR and regional airports...

Carolina Ibarra, CEO of Pacifica Housing joined BC Today to talk about housing in B.C. and it's importance as an issue in the municipal election.

The Union of B.C. Municipalities conference starts today. CBC's Justin McElroy is there to share the hot topics this year and take your calls.

BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter is back to celebrate the garlic harvest and take your gardening questions.

We’re remembering the 9/11 attacks and the impact they had on the world. SFU political scientist Aaron Hoffman joins the program as we reflect on the sombre anniversary.

As more electric vehicles hit the road, is there enough support to keep them running? Vancouver Community College's dean of the school of trades Brett Griffiths joined us to talk about the need for EV mechanics.

An open letter from B.C's forestry sector to the province says the industry is on the verge of collapse and is calling for immediate support. What's the future of forestry in B.C? And what should the industry look like? Forestry Minister Ravi Parmar and strategic advisor David Elstone share their perspectives.

The Canada-U.S. trade war is ramping up yet again with fresh calls to Buy Canadian and the U.S. retaliating by banning some Canadian products. Premier David Eby yesterday said the province is expanding its Buy B.C. campaign. Buy Canadian advocate Tod Maffin joined the program and we ask: Are you buying Canadian or have your spending patterns changed amid the trade war?

School districts in Langley and Nanaimo are cracking down on e-scooters. What do you want your school district to do about students and these mobility devices? Hub Cycling's executive director Rose Gardner joined the program.

We learned more about the popularity of miniatures online. Miniature enthusiasts Robina Patterson, Becky Gannon and Emily Wolverton join the program.

Canada's retaliatory tariffs start Tuesday, but Prime Minister Mark Carney says the alternative is worse. We heard from Premier David Eby who spoke to the tariffs from Victoria. Cory Redekop from the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce joined the program to discuss the impact on small businesses.

Peter Milobar and Ian Paton's fledgling political party is gaining some steam, with three more former Conservative MLAs now on board. UFV political scientist Hamish Telford joins the program and we ask: as the party landscape gets more crowded, who do you see yourself voting for?

Prominent anti-gang advocate and Vancouver police officer Kal Dosanjh has been arrested and is facing several charges, including for theft and fraud. We hear the latest from the CBC's Amelia John at the VPD headquarters.

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.