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Vince Tao and Dave Hamm are Vancouver-based activists and advocates for drug users, representing the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU).

Jacob Samuel is a Vancouver-based comedian (by the way of Toronto). His debut comedy album "Horse Power" won the 2021 Juno Award for Best Comedy Album. An accomplished cartoonist, as well, Jacob's cartoons have been widely published including in the New Yorker magazine.

Darcy Michael and Jeremy Baer are Vancouver's favourite comedy couple, amassing over 3.5+ million followers (and counting) on TikTok (@thedarcymichael). Darcy Michael is a seasoned comedian based in Vancouver. His stand-up special "Darcy Michael Goes to Church" is available to stream on CraveTV.

Ola Dada is a Vancouver-based comedian who was featured on Canada's Got Talent and CBC's The New Wave of Stand-Up.

JJ McCullough is a Canadian political commentator, professional YouTuber, and columnist for The Washington Post. He previously appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #161 in June 2022.

Danika Thibault is a comedian based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Clips of her comedy have been viewed (literally) millions of times over on social media platforms, such as TikTok and Twitter.

Outraged by a comment made by Canadaland's Jesse Brown, one local Vancouver-based journalist went viral by celebrating novels set in Vancouver. Michelle Cyca is a contributing editor to Maclean’s magazine and a freelance journalist whose work you can find in The Walrus, The Tyee, and Canadian Business.

Joel McHale (Talk Soup, Community, Animal Control) is an American actor, comedian, television host, and guest panelist on reality TV competition shows. His mother is from New Westminister, British Columbia.

Let's talk about Canada's new alcohol consumption guidelines! Dr. Michael Schwandt is a researcher, public health physician, and Vancouver Coastal Health medical health officer. Tamara Taggart is an award-winning Canadian broadcasting icon. In 2021, she started Down Syndrome BC, where she sits as the President. She is also the host of the TELUS Talks podcast.

"Decriminalization doesn't affect your drinking" A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News

The curious case of Tyler Nielsen's apparent harassment by police begs the question: Who polices the police? Jen St. Denis is a Vancouver-based journalist for The Tyee, covering housing and city issues with a focus on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Kyla's Court features prominent criminal defense lawyer - and VANCOLOUR fan-favourite - Kyla Lee (Acumen Law Corporation) providing a legal perspective...

"Rein in the VPD!" A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News

Mario Canseco is the President of Research Co., a public opinion research firm based in Vancouver.

Jill Sinclair is an executive coach, author, and keynote speaker in the business of changing lives, who knows why less than 10% of people are unable to achieve their New Year resolutions!

Angela Valiant is the host of "The Angela Valiant Show" weekdays from 6am-10am on Sonic Radio (104.9FM Vancouver; 107.5FM Chilliwack; 92.5FM Abbotsford; online at sonicradio.ca)

British Columbia's first-ever Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, Bowinn Ma, explains how the province can possibly prepare for "unprecedented" climate change-related weather events. Bowinn Ma is the twice-elected BC NDP MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale and a longstanding VANCOLOUR fan-favourite.

Christmas dinner isn't traditionally accomodating for folks on a plant-based diet - but that can change! Erin Ireland is a bona-fide Canadian vegan icon who has convinced so many around the world that slaughter-free foods don’t have to taste like a compromise. She just opened up To Live For Bakery and Cafe in Vancouver in 2022.

Jeremy Baker and Charis Hogg, hosts of The Early Show on 102.7 The Peak, discuss their favourite, non-traditional Christmas movies.

Khelsilem is a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh-Kwakwa̱ka’wa̱kw community leader and political commentator. A prominent Indigenous leader who has repeatedly been listed on Vancouver Magazine's Power 50 list, Khelsilem also helped set up Simon Fraser University's Squamish Language Proficiency Certificate Program.

"Scrap B.C.'s Home Owner Grant" (It's not like renters get a rebate) A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News

Dr. Gabor Maté is a world-renowned physician, speaker, and author, focused on the areas of addiction, trauma, and childhood development. His latest book, "The Myth of Normal," is available wherever you find your books. Sonia Furstenau is the leader of the BC Green Party.

Tea Time with Tamara This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm CHEK News Tamara Taggart is an award-winning Canadian broadcasting icon. In 2021, she started Down Syndrome BC, where she sits as the President. She is also the host of the TELUS Talks podcast.

Kat Jayme is a Vancouver-based documentary filmmaker who has made four films on the ill-fated Vancouver Grizzlies NBA franchise. Her most recent film "The Grizzlie Truth" was released in 2022.

Special thanks to Gabrielle Peters (Twitter: @mssinenomine) The expansion of medical assistance in dying in Canada is not a substitute for social services that Canadians need. A MOment: MAiD in Canada This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm CHEK News

Dino Archie is a standup comic based in Vancouver, by way of Fresno, California. He has been featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBC's Comedy Night with Rick Mercer. Be sure to check out The Vancity Comedy Extravaganza on Saturday, January 21st at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver. Tickets available at www.dinoarchie.com Dino has previously been featured on This is VANCOLOUR Episode #132, #81, and #26.