The Early Edition
with Rick Cluff
Thursday May 24, 2012
Podcast:
Fish farm virus, Ryder Hesjedal, Girl pillow fight
We hear from the 2nd BC Salmon farm now under quarantine over virus concerns * The ride of a lifetime: we connect with Victoria cyclist Ryder Hesjedal as he races the Giro D'Italia * We take a swipe at tension...with a pillow fight?
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Download Early Edition Podcast - May 24, 2012
Thursday May 24, 2012
Fish farm
A second fish farm has been quarantined after it tested positive for a virus found in fish. That has activists concerned about the spread to the wild salmon. We speak to Stewart Hawthorn, Managing Director Managing Director of Grieg Seafood BC about what can be done to protect wild salmon in those waters.
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Thursday May 24, 2012
Links and Resources:
Chris Mohan memorial Youth Forum
More information about the Chris Mohan memorial Youth Forum is available at the Acting Together website.
Thursday May 24, 2012
Worklife:
Changes to EI
The Conservative government is expected to unveil its changes to employment insurance today. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says there's a need to get tougher on people who claim EI but turn job offers down. Our workplace psychologist Dr. Jennifer Newman has some tips for charting a career course.
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Thursday May 24, 2012
Vancouver Neighbourhoods Project
Local graphic designer Cathy Matusicky created logos for Vancouver's neighbourhoods. She's releasing three new ones every Thursday. Have a look here.
Wednesday May 23, 2012
High Velocity:
Spring Tune-up...on Wheels
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Next week is Bike To Work Week. This is the time of year dusty bikes get pulled out of the garage, creaky chains and all. Even if you ride all year round, chances are your bike needs a bit of a tune-up.
Erik Price runs VanCycle, a mobile bike shop. He says the most common problems he encounters are worn-out parts (chains, brakes) and improperly inflated tires. Greasing your chain on a regular basis can go a long way towards improving your ride and saving wear' n' tear on your bike (and money). Washing your bike helps too.
Wednesday May 23, 2012
Podcast:
Climbing Everest, Egypt election, Smokers dating service
A harrowing ascent: we speak to a Vancouverite who reached the summit of Everest the same day a Toronto woman perished on the mountain * As election fever hits Egypt, we ask what kind of change democracy brings? * A new dating service targets smokers only
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Download Early Edition Podcast - May 23, 2012
Wednesday May 23, 2012
Climbing Everest
We speak to Vancouver's Sam Wyatt about his journey to the top of Mount Everest.
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Tuesday May 22, 2012
Podcast:
SFU Open house, Missing persons database, Rick Hansen
Protests over the high cost of higher learning spread beyond Quebec and we speak to the President and Chancellor of SFU * The RCMP establishes a missing person's database * 25 years ago today, the Man In Motion Rick Hansen finished his world tour
Download Early Edition Podcast - May 22, 2012
Download Early Edition Podcast - May 22, 2012
