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Is TikTok at risk of being banned in Canada? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks investigative journalist Rachel Gilmore about TikTok's status in Canada after the federal government shut down TikTok's corporate offices in Toronto and Vancouver.  Recorded: January 27, 2025

In 2018, Florence Girard - a B.C. woman with Down Syndrome - starved to death under the care of a government-funded home share provider. After a B.C. Coroner's Inquest ruled Florence's death a homicide, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks inquest witness Tamara Taggart (Down Syndrome BC) about what we learned. What changes need to be made to protect people with disabilities under government care?...

Does Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's "new direction" on homelessness make sense? Apparently not, even according to one of his party's own city councillors. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir takes a MOment to discuss. Recorded: January 27, 2025

Did you know that British Columbia is home to world-famous monster folklore? It's true! BC Bob (Bob Kronbauer, Now You Know BC) tells This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir all about the origins of Sasquatch and Ogopogo. Should we fear these creatures? Recorded: January 20, 2025

Is Vancouver a lonely, unfriendly city? Is it doomed to be? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks loneliness and belonging expert Kimberley Brownlee for her insights and advice on making social connections in a city that feels unfriendly. Recorded: January 20, 2025

Did you already quit on your New Year's resolution? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks media personality and author Mandy Gill for her advice on how to get back on track to smash those goals! Mandy's new book "Reset with Resilience: A Guide to Greatness When Your Goals Go Sideways" is available now. Recorded: January 20, 2025

Which group of Canadians are more amenable to joining the United States? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with Research Co. President Mario Canseco to understand what US President-elect Donald Trump's rhetoric has revealed about Canadian patriotism. Recorded: January 13, 2025

"The Forbes Report": What is Blue Monday?  This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Fiona Forbes, who turns to local celebrities Seth Rogen, Ryan Reynolds, Michael Bublé, Pamela Anderson, and Sarah McLachlan for inspiration to turn your Blue Monday into Blue FUNday. Recorded: January 13, 2025

Canadian journalist John Vaillant (Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast) beams in from Southern California to talk to This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir about what distinguishes a 21st-century fire from those in the past. Why are wildfires around the world, including in Canada, so hard to contain? Can British Columbia and Canada learn anything new from California's recent wildfires? Recorded: January 1...

A new home-flipping tax in British Columbia targets real estate speculators looking to make a quick buck off the province's housing crisis. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks property management expert Keaton Bessey what exactly this new tax will accomplish. Recorded: January 6, 2025

New Year, new... fees? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks the Daily Hive's Amir Ali to go through all the increased costs that British Columbians will be paying this year.  Recorded: January 6, 2025

After a nine-month hiatus from the B.C. Legislature, including a nasty election, will the BC NDP and Premier David Eby change their approach to governing British Columbia? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks former Chief of Staff to Premier John Horgan, Geoff Meggs, what British Columbians can expect! Recorded: January 6, 2025

"Kyla's Court":  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir asks Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) for her legal advice on how to stay off Santa's Naughty List this holiday season. Recorded: December 16, 2024

Are you hosting a big family dinner this Christmas? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks social media super-mom Ssonia Ong (Ong Squad) how to thrive - if not, just survive - in your holiday hosting duties.  Recorded: December 16, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir reunites The Early Show as Charis Hogg (CBC Vancouver) and Jeremy Baker (CFOX) to discuss the unspoken truths about many Christmas activities in our communities. Are they as family-friendly as advertised?  Recorded: December 16, 2024

"The Crunch with J.J. McCullough": As US President-elect Donald Trump relentlessly trolls Canada, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and YouTuber J.J. McCullough explore what this reveals about US-Canada relations and Canadian identity. Recorded: December 9, 2024

Is cancel culture on the decline in British Columbia? The Conservative Party of BC revived its identity on the rejection of cancel culture, but internal rifts within the party reveal that this core value is more complicated than it seems. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to the party's Executive Director Angelo Isidorou about recent controversies and the party's stance on cancel culture within...

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir reflects on how Trudeau Cabinet Minister Harjit Sajjan inadvertently raised greater awareness about food bank needs in Canada, thanks to Taylor Swift. Recorded: December 9, 2024

What is a vibecession? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with financial columnist Mark Ting (Foundation Wealth) to find out if there's any truth to Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's assessment of the economy. Will GST relief and a $250 rebate cheque help? Recorded: December 2, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with shopping guru Dawn Chubai to forecast how Canadian shoppers are feeling this holiday season. Will Canadians shell out the big bucks after sluggish retail sales last Christmas? Recorded: December 2, 2024

"The Forbes Report": As Vancouver hosts the end of The Eras Tour, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Fiona Forbes about the economic (and physical) impact that Taylor Swift will have on the city.  Recorded: December 2, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with former B.C. Minister of State for Child Care Katrina Chen to discuss why gender-based violence should be recognized as an epidemic. As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, Katrina co-signed a letter from the YWCA to B.C. Premier David Eby, urging the province to do so. Recorded: November 28, 2024

Kyla's Court: As requested by a viewer, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Kyla Lee to explain the potential legal issues surrounding "Are We Dating the Same Guy?" Facebook pages. Recorded: November 28, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with the CEO of Aeryon Wellness, Aeryon Ashlie, to explore why menopause is often referred to as a "silent epidemic". Is hormone therapy - which will soon be free in B.C. - safe for women? Recorded: November 28, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Donnie and Dhali's Don Taylor to reflect on Don's decades-long friendship with the 36th Premier of B.C. John Horgan. Recorded: November 18, 2024