The Early Edition
with Rick Cluff

The mayor wants a SUBWAY to zip commuters along Broadway * The liberals apologize for a leaked document about courting the 'ethnic' vote. We discuss how political parties SHOULD strategize to respectfully represent the diversity of BC * A high school reunion for Chilliwack graduates from SIX decades

Download Early Edition Podcast - March 1, 2013

The very blurry line on how much is TOO MUCH detail in sex education * We find out why workers in the visual effects industry are upset about the state of their jobs worldwide and here in BC * Margrit Mondavi, one of the pioneers in California's wine industry is guest of honour at the Vancouver International Wine Festival...but before she takes her first sips, she stops by studio 10.

Download Early Edition Podcast - February 28, 2013

The role of investment in the downtown eastside: We talk to Vancity that supports groups on both sides of the debate * The Translink shortfall is 30 million dollars...and the Transit Police cost 27 million each year. Should we scrap the force? * Ballet BC hosts the National Ballet of China in their performance of Swan Lake.

Download Early Edition Podcast - February 27, 2013

How do the arrests in the shooting death of Jonathan Bacon change gang dynamics across the lower mainland * Our visits to the doctor are covered....should Canada offer universal prescription drugs coverage? * A Burnaby man with autism is ranked 12th in the world in pinball.

Download Early Edition Podcast - February 26, 2013

We take you on a tour of the protests around the new Pidgin restaurant and then we hear from long-time poverty activist Jean Swanson, speaking out against what she considers gentrification * An exciting Oscar night for Salt Spring Islander Jim Erickson

Download Early Edition Podcast - February 25, 2013

We ask Minister Tony Clement about the decision to open a multi-million dollar coast guard facility in Newfoundland on the same week the Kits Coast Guard station suddenly closed * The story of another harrowing rescue on the north shore comes with a warning about this weekend's dangerous ski conditions * From inexperienced backcountry enthusiasts to the most 'experienced', or at least the oldest hikers to ever climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

Download Early Edition Podcast - February 22, 2013
 

Is gentrification inevitable? We continue to follow the tale of two pigeons...Pidgin restaurant and pigeon park * Tennis star Rebecca Marino on her decision to call it quits * A cool mix of powwow music and dance beats comes to a Vancouver club tonight. We talk to DJ NDN from a Tribe Called Red.

Download Early Edition Podcast - February 21, 2013