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All Points West
with Jo-Ann Roberts
Tuesday
The B.C. government says it will make seniors a priority for this spring session of the legislature. Health Minister Mike De Jong says the government will create the position of a seniors advocate. The announcement comes on the same day as a report from B.C.'s ombudsperson on the state of seniors care in B.C. Jeff Davies covers the legislature for CBC.
Tuesday February 14, 2012
Love poems, Jamie Graham, and HMCS Cornerbrook
B.C. book reviewer Nikki Tate Stratton has a romantic way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Love poems! "The Wild Weathers: A Gathering of Love Poems," edited by Ursula Vaira and published by Leaf Press, includes the work of many B.C. poets. Most of these poets, interestingly enough, are women.
It's a change that could expand the responsibilities of the police in BC. Last week we heard there would be a review of the provincial justice system. It includes a look at whether police or the crown should decide when charges are laid. Jamie Graham welcomes a change to our current system. He is the chief of police in Victoria.
The HMCS Cornerbrook, one of 4 Canadian submarines, hit the ocean floor off the B.C. coast last year. The damage is worse than first reported and pictures are now showing a gaping hole in the hull. David Pugliese is a reporter for the Ottawa Citizen and lives in Victoria. He brings us the latest news on the state of the sub.
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Monday February 13, 2012
Bookclub:
Love poems for Valentine's Day
Our B.C. book reviewer Nikki Tate Stratton has a romantic way to celebrate Valentine's Day. It's hard to imagine a more romantic way to share time with your sweetie than by reciting a bit of love poetry. Nikki introduces us to "The Wild Weathers: A Gathering of Love Poems," edited by Ursula Vaira.
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Friday February 10, 2012
Michael Enright, Linda Blair and Nancy Argenta
Interviewing a CBC icon. Host Michael Enright is in town for the Transmission Global Summit. We'll talk about the conference and his career in journalism.
Spinning around. Actor Linda Blair, best known for her role in the Exorcist will be at the Victoria Film Festival tonight. She joins me in studio beforehand.
The Pacific Baroque Festival is celebrating music from France during the reign of the Sun King, Louis the 14th. Nancy Argenta is a well known Canadian soprano. She teaches at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and has been helping prepare several of the soloists for the performance
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Friday February 10, 2012
Not Young Not Old :
A senior-friendly community
Aging populations. Communities are often caught off guard when it comes to planning for their older residents. We'll speak to our Not Young Not Old columnist Star Weiss about how one small Vancouver Island municipality is tackling the challenge of becoming an "age-friendly" community
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Friday February 10, 2012
Baroque festival, Steve Nash contest winner, a senior friendly community and Vander Zalm libel
This year's Baroque Festival will transport the audience to the court of the Sun King Louis the 14th. We get the details from virtuoso violinist and musical director, Marc Destrube.
Making commercials with Steve Nash. A Victoria man has rapped his way into meeting his basketball hero.
Communities are often caught off guard when it comes to planning for their older residents. We'll speak to Star Weiss about how one small Vancouver Island area is tackling the challenge of becoming an "age-friendly" community.
Getting a verdict. Former premier Bill Vander Zalm has been found guilty of libel. We'll talk to legislative columnist Les Leyne about\ the case and what it means
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Friday February 10, 2012
Film Reviews:
We Need To Talk About Kevin and Safe House
Katherine Monk reviews 'We Need To Talk About Kevin' and 'Safe House'
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Friday February 10, 2012
Linda Blair turns heads at CBC Victoria
Former child actor Linda Blair of The Exorcist, dropped by for a chat with Jo-Ann. She is in town for the Victoria Film Festival
Thursday February 9, 2012
State of the Arts:
transmission: GLOBAL SUMMIT 2012
Brainstorming with creative giants. State of the Arts columnist Jennifer Chrumka takes you to Transmission - a gathering of artists and innovators in Victoria who are shaping the future of the creative industries
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Thursday February 9, 2012
Food Matters:
Sustainable shellfish
Cracking into the story behind the origins and sustainability of B.C. shellfish. Don Genova will have that story on this week's Food Matters.
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Thursday February 9, 2012
Sustainable shellfish, Langford growth, transmission festival and Victoria amalgamation
Cracking into the story behind the origins and sustainability of B.C. shellfish. Don Genova will have that story on this week's Food Matters.
Saying good-bye to the "dog patch". We'll speak with Langford mayor Stuart Young about the population growth that is changing one of the fastest growing cities in Canada
Brainstorming with creative giant. On this week's State of the Arts with Jennifer Chrumka we'll take you to Transmission - a gathering of artists and innovators in Victoria who are shaping the future of the creative industries.
Sharing ideas about sharing services. Last night there was a public meeting on amalgamation in Greater Victoria. We'll find out what topics came up.
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