Carole Taylor's Journal

Oh Canada – what has happened to our reputation? On election night of 2015, Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau proclaimed, “Canada is back!” Nine years later, Canada is not back; since then its reputation has deteriorated. No question: we used to punch above our weight when our beloved country was listened to with respect at the United Nations and around the world. Not so much anymore. So who are...

In this episode of Journal, we explore the seeming indifference that the federal and British Columbia governments have towards deficit budgets and a building debt. The service payments on that debt are climbing as interest rates rise, costing the Government of Canada more to pay than they pay for health care. Join Carole and Jock Finlayson as they dive into the factors that will leave today’s yout...

In this episode of Journal, we explore the dismal state of our healthcare system – a system that we are not allowed to talk about with fear of being “cancelled” or berated and branded as someone who wants to destroy rather than improve medicare. Join Carole and Dr. Brian Day as they look at a system lacking doctors, nurses, hospitals and is sending cancer patients to the U.S. --- Carole Taylor's J...

In this episode of Journal, we look closely at some of the underlying reasons why it is increasingly difficult for the police to stop crime and protect you. As a result, women in particular need insights on personal protection and ways to avoid and escape from danger. Join Carole and Inspector Colleen as they reflect on what is happening on the streets of Vancouver and how women can protect themse...

In this episode of Journal, we turn the camera around and we're going to put the spotlight on the media. Where do you get your news these days? How do you know if it's true? Is print really headed to the graveyard to be replaced completely by digital media? What about local news? Join Carole and Stuart McNish as they examine the myriad influences that are decimating the news business.  --- Ca...

Earlier this spring, we got our first look at how the government intends to bring our laws in harmony with the intentions of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). The resulting “BC Land Act” was introduced in the legislature with fanfare, but landed with a thud. The headlines were brutal: no consultation. First Nations will co-manage with the government all o...

The evidence is piling up and the verdict is: "Safe Supply" is anything but safe. Thousands of British Columbians are dying annually due to toxic drug reactions and overdoses. How did we get to the point? Who's behind "Safe Supply" and why? What is decriminalization and its role in the deaths of thousands of people? The evidence is in – and "Safe Supply is anything but Safe." Join Carole and guest...