This is VANCOLOUR

Dr. Hillary McBride is a registered clinical counsellor in private practice based in Vancouver. Her areas of clinical practice and research focus on the intersection of spirituality and mental health, trauma therapies, eating disorders, body image, and sex. She is the author of “Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves As We Are.” She is also the host of the popular CBC podca...

Mo calls Charmaine de Silva, News Director at News 1130 AM, to talk about a recent thread she posted on Twitter about systemic racism, parenting, and the difficult conversations we have to have about privilege.

Mario Canseco is the President of Research Co., a public opinion research firm based in Vancouver. He is also a political and cultural commentator whose writing has appeared in the Vancouver Sun, The Globe and Mail, National Observer, and The Tyee. He is also a columnist for Glacier Media, including Business in Vancouver and Vancouver is Awesome.

Mo calls Paul Doroshenko, Q.C. of Acumen Law Corporation to talk about a speeding ticket.

Mo calls Dana Gee, Global TV movie critic and feature writer for the Vancouver Sun and The Province newspapers, to discuss what’s happening with theatrical releases during the COVID-19 crisis and British Columbia’s film industry.

Bowinn Ma is the BC Member of the Legislative Assembly for North Vancouver-Lonsdale, representing the BC NDP. She launched and led the Integrated North Shore Transportation Planning Project as the Parliamentary Secretary for Translink. She also serves on several cabinet and parliamentary committees.

Mo calls sexpert, sex scholar, educator, and host of The Sunday Night Health Show, Maureen McGrath, to talk about dating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mo calls Juno Award-winning comedian, Ivan Decker, to find out what’s happening with his wedding. You can also catch Ivan Decker on Episode #57 of This is VANCOLOUR.

Jesse Miller is a national speaker and educator on the subject of social media. He delivers presentations for school districts across Canada and professional development training sessions to a diversity of corporate and non-profit groups. He also provides private consultation for social media strategies with regard to risk assessment and internal communication. He has been regularly featured on CK...

Mo calls BC Attorney General David Eby to talk about yoga, patio season in Vancouver during the COVID-19 crisis, liquor discounts for restaurants, booze and cannabis delivery, and the Cullen Commission. Also, check out David Eby’s This is VANCOLOUR episode (#56) from November 2019.

Mo calls Ashley Burr, video journalist with CityNews Vancouver and Breakfast Television Vancouver, to discuss dating now that social distancing restrictions are being lifted.

Mo calls Justin McElroy of CBC Vancouver to discuss how British Columbia has been so (relatively) success in combatting COVID-19 outbreaks, the “Jedi mind trick” to get British Columbians to opt into social distancing guidelines, and how to interpret the new social distancing guidelines ahead of the May long weekend.

Nora Loreto is a writer, musician, and activist based in Quebec City. She is the author of the book, “From Demonized to Unionized: Building the New Union Movement” and the co-host of the podcast “Sandy and Nora Talk Politics” alongside Sandy Hudson.

Mo calls Dr. Joti Samra, Clinic Founder of Dr. Joti Samra, R.Psych. & Associates and the CEO & Founder of MyWorkplaceHealth.com to discuss recurring dreams (nightmares) about high school.

Mo calls Joanna Chiu to talk about COVID-19 dreams. Joanna Chiu is a Vancouver-based journalist covering both Canada-China relations and current affairs on the West Coast for the Toronto Star.

Mo calls Terry Glavin (National Post / Maclean's / Ottawa Citizen) to discuss Canada's relationship with China.

Ian Young is an award-winning journalist known for his excellence in investigative reporting and human rights reporting. He is the South China Morning Post’s Vancouver correspondent.

Mo calls CANADALAND’s Arshy Mann to discuss the emergency season of the COMMONS podcast covering the biggest disaster in Canada during the COVID19 pandemic: long-term care facilities.

Mo calls Jeremy Baker of the World Famous CFOX 99.3FM to discuss snacking during the COVID19 crisis.

Jacob Samuel is a stand-up comedian, cartoonist, and writer, originally from Toronto, but now based in Vancouver, British Columbia. A regular on CBC’s The Debaters, he has also been featured on Sirius XM, The Comedy Network, and Crave. His cartoons have been published in The New Yorker. His two single-panel cartoon books “Slinky Hell” and “I Can’t Believe We Had to Die Just to Make This Pointless...

Mo calls Rebecca Bollwitt (Miss 604) to find out what the summer in Vancouver will look like after all these cancellation announcements of hallmark city events.

Mo calls Jen St. Denis to find out what’s happening to local news media.

Mo calls Ginny Hogan to discuss being single and living alone during the COVID19 crisis. Ginny Hogan has been featured in The New Yorker, The Guardian, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, and Comedy Central. Her book, Toxic Femininity in the Workplace, is out now.

Mo calls Amir Ali, producer of The Lynda Steele Show, to wish him a happy birthday!

Ed the Sock is one of the greatest entertainers in Canada, described as a Canadian institution since 1987 by the Georgia Straight. A staple of MuchMusic programming through the 1990s and 2000s as a VJ and an interviewer, Ed is known for his colourful appearance, gruff voice, and biting social critique. His show, Ed’s Night Party ran for 14 seasons on CITY-TV. He is also the creative force behind t...