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THE FORBES REPORT: The 1990s are having a moment! But why is everyone — including Gen Z — so nostalgic for that era? How did we navigate the world before smartphones, social media, and streaming services?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with local legend Fiona Forbes about life in the ’90s and what Vancouver was like back then. What did we have then that we’ve lost now?   Recorded: March 2...

Family doctors in B.C. are under growing pressure — not just from administrative burdens, but from a system that isn’t equipped to handle the rising demand for mental health care, leaving family doctors to fill the gap.  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with Dr. Maryam Zeineddin, founder of Zili Care and former president of BC Family Doctors about how the gap between mental and physical care...

THE CRUNCH: From Quebec and Alberta separatism to Indigenous sovereignty, Canada often feels like it’s in a constant state of re-negotiation.  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir asks political commentator and world-famous YouTuber J.J. McCullough whether the country is stuck in a political “situationship” on the verge of a breakup — and why it never quite falls apart.   Recorded: March 16, 2026  

Ghostlighting, shrekking, sledging — modern dating is getting messier.  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with dating expert and author Amy Chan (Un-Single: How to Date Smarter and Create Love That Lasts) about whether dating apps are driving toxic behaviour, what’s behind these trends, and how singles can navigate dating in 2026.   Recorded: March 16, 2026  

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are helping millions lose weight and improve metabolic health. But could they also reshape consumer behaviour?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with Leger Executive Vice President Steve Mossop about new data showing how people taking these medications are reshaping spending habits — from the grocery store to other unexpected parts of...

B.C. Premier David Eby wants to end the twice-a-year clock change by moving the province to permanent daylight saving time — but will that actually help people sleep better?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with WikiSleep founder Adrien Sala about the debate among sleep experts over whether darker winter mornings could leave people feeling more sluggish. Is ending the clock change really th...

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim admitted repeating a false allegation about city councillor Sean Orr after supposedly seeing a photo shown to him — raising questions about accountability and misinformation in local politics.  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir breaks down the mayor’s explanation and wonders whether his response truly counts as taking responsibility. Recorded: March 9, 2026  

Why is “female rage” all the rage? From Olympic controversy to pop culture to public safety, are we living in a new era of female disillusionment? After U.S. President Donald Trump’s congratulatory call to the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team sparked backlash, the moment quickly escalated into a broader cultural debate.  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir asks 96.9 JACK FM’s Christy Farrell (a lifelong...

Christy Clark, the 35th Premier of British Columbia, joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir for a candid conversation about B.C.’s shifting political landscape. Clark weighs in on current B.C. Premier David Eby’s leadership, the Conservative Party of BC leadership race, and whether demonizing “liberal” voters could ultimately hurt conservatives trying to build a winning coalition. As political polar...

TEA TIME WITH TAMARA: The B.C. Government unveiled a new, revamped funding system for children and youth with complex developmental disabilities, including autism with intellectual disability and Down Syndrome. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with broadcast legend and disability advocate Tamara Taggart about how the new model works, whether or not the government (finally) listened to familie...

The race to replace John Rustad as leader of the Conservative Party of BC is underway. But what is this contest really about, and why should British Columbians even care? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with former chief of staff to the Official Opposition Azim Jiwani about the stakes, the competing visions inside the party, and what it takes to win a leadership race. With a crowded field of...

In the wake of the tragic school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir reflects on how political leaders across the country set aside their differences to mourn. While fringe voices tried to exploit the moment, the country’s main leaders chose unity. What does that response say about Canadian values in times of crisis? Recorded: February 16, 2026

Millions of dollars are owed to British Columbians. Could you unknowingly be one of them?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with Sherry MacLennan, Executive Director of BC Unclaimed, about how money goes missing, why it’s so common, and how easy it is to check if you’re owed cash. BC Unclaimed acts as the province’s lost and found for money — and you might be surprised by what’s waiting for...

Talk of a new oil pipeline to B.C.’s North Coast is back — again. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants it. So does Prime Minister Mark Carney. But B.C. Premier David Eby isn’t convinced.   This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with UBC political scientist Stewart Prest about why the pipeline debate in British Columbia may be different this time. Is the real barrier engineering and cost, or politi...

KYLA’S COURT: Independent B.C. MLA Tara Armstrong and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) are calling on Ottawa to deny U.S. livestreamer Hasan Piker entry into Canada — despite him having no criminal record. Politics, free speech, and Canada’s visa and entry rules collide: Can Canada legally block entry of a U.S. citizen based on what they’ve said online?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo A...

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down for an extended, candid conversation with B.C.’s most popular mayor, Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West, to unpack what B.C. Premier David Eby’s governance. From delayed action on urgent files to the failure of bold policies like decriminalization and DRIPA, what forces shape decision-making in the province? Why do voters feel ignored? Plus, with the B.C. Conse...

Should Canada ban X? At what point does Canada need to consider banning a social media platform? As X — Elon Musk’s chaotic remake of Twitter — launches a legal challenge against British Columbia, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma to understand what’s at stake and why her government isn’t backing down. Plus, while Ottawa says it’s not considering a ban...

A MOment: Social media now rewards outrage, hypocrisy, and dehumanization — often at the expense of truth and real people. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir examines how online culture blurs the line between opposing ideas and celebrating violence. With recent online controversies involving Rachel Gilmore, Bryan Passifiume, and Andrew Scheer, social media has clearly become a modern town square for p...

Self-improvement done right (and wrong) Already feeling burnt out to start 2026?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir presses resilience expert Mandy Gill on the truth behind the “January slump”. How does “New Year, New You” set so many people up to fail? Plus, Now You Know BC’s BC Bob (Bob Kronbauer) opens up about his accidental sobriety journey and how quitting drinking for over 500 days has reshap...

B.C. Political Forecast: 2026 (Jarryd Jäger / Western Standard) This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and Western Standard journalist Jarryd Jäger forecast the politics of British Columbia in 2026, including the Conservative Party of BC leadership race, top issues for the province, B.C. budget, and the impact of the BC Greens, OneBC, and four independent MLAs sitting in the B.C. Legislature. Jarryd Jäger...

What is DRIPA? And, what would actually happen if DRIPA was repealed?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir sits down with Conservative Party of BC interim leader Trevor Halford to unpack why his party wants British Columbia to repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act immediately. How do the Conservatives believe Reconciliation should move forward without it?   Recorded: January 5...

A MOment: From schools and hospitals to transit and major infrastructure, the BC NDP government makes big announcements — followed by years of delay.  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir is fed up with the professional management of decline, under B.C. Premier David Eby. It’s time for British Columbians to demand results!   Recorded: January 5, 2026

THE LOW ROAD REPORT: At what age should parents tell their children the truth about Santa Claus?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir is joined by two dads — pollster Mario Canseco (Research Co.) and comedian Dino Archie — to take the low road on parenting, holiday traditions, and how “Merry Christmas” is making a big comeback in Canada. Recorded: December 15, 2025

Four of Canada’s five most rat-infested cities are in British Columbia. Why? And who can we blame?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir asks Vancouver mayoral candidate Kareem Allam (Vancouver Liberals) what’s driving the explosion of rats in B.C. and what city halls across the province can do about it. Recorded: December 15, 2025

Canadians can’t afford food, but waste a lot of it How can a country throw out billions of dollars in food while millions of people face food insecurity? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Greater Vancouver Food Bank CEO David Long to explain the unsustainable surge in food bank demand across British Columbia. What can be done to bridge the gap between food waste and hunger? Plus, is there a lega...