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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.

Let's talk about controversy in standup comedy: intent vs. impact, the use of tropes, the limitations on freedom of expression in Canada. Sasha Mark is a Cree-Metis standup comic based in Vancouver, by the way of Winnipeg. He is a regular panelist on APTN and is featured on YVR Funny, a docu-series now streaming on Telus Optik TV on Demand. Dino Archie is a Black standup comic based in Vancouver,...

Denai Johnson is a B.C. media personality, currently serving as a host on 102.7 NOW! Radio Vancouver weekdays from 2-7pm.

Harrison Mooney is a writer and journalist whose memoir “Invisible Boy” was released this year to critical acclaim. His writing has also appeared in The Vancouver Sun, The National Post, Maclean’s, and The Guardian.

“Audit the VPD!” A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News

Sonia Furstenau is the leader of the BC Green Party and the B.C. Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Cowichan Valley. Sonia has previously appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episodes #150, #123 and #95.

Kyla's Court features prominent criminal defense lawyer - and VANCOLOUR fan-favourite - Kyla Lee (Acumen Law Corporation) providing a legal perspective on issues that need clarity.

Anjali Appadurai is a climate campaigner. She was disqualified by the BC NDP to run in the party's 2022 leadership race to replace BC Premier John Horgan.

Ghost host Lydia Williams (Ghostly Tours Vancouver) explains how the City of Vancouver is so haunted.

Stephanie Allen is a co-founder and board member of Hogan’s Alley Society. She is a housing development specialist working in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. She was the recipient of the 2021 BC Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Award, and for the past four years, she has been listed in Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50 List.

“Loblaw's 'Price Freeze' is Business as Usual” A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News