CBC Global Header Navigation

 
host picture

Columnists

AmyBellfinal.jpg
Traffic & Weather--Weekdays every 10 min. Amy Bell, our traffic and weather specialist joins Rick throughout the show with regular reports on the roads, and a look at the latest satellite images from the CBC Weather Centre. Tune in for the extended 5-Day Forecasts after the local news, and get in touch any time with your traffic tips by calling *690 or #690 on your cell phone, or 604-662-6134. You can also follow our traffic updates on twitter before you hit the road @CBCTraffic.


Scott RegehrScott Regehr--Weekdays at 6:35 and 7:35 a.m.
Scott Regehr can be heard weekday mornings on The Early Edition, bringing you the latest in sports news each hour.

Chris CarterChris Carter--Weekdays at 6:25, 7:25, and 8:25 a.m.
Chris Carter is CBC Vancouver's local business analyst and brings audiences the top business stories three times a day on The Early Edition. Hear his analysis of the latest mergers, movers and shakers on the Canadian and global markets.

c_moeSihota.jpg
anton 6348.jpg
c_rafeMair.jpg

The Political Panel--Mondays at 7:40 a.m. The Early Edition Political panel had every part of the political spectrum covered. Moe Sihota is the president of the BC New Democratic Party, and a former MLA and cabinet minister. Rafe Mair is a former MLA and cabinet minister for the Social Credit party. He is a blogger, contributing to the Tyee.com and theCanadian.org. Suzanne Anton is former N.P.A. city councilor, member of the BC Liberal Party, and contributor to citycaucus.com.

Fred LeeSteppin' Out with Fred Lee--Mondays at 8:20 a.m.
The Early Edition's Fred Lee begins each week with a look at what's happening in arts and culture around the city of Vancouver. Fred's weekly column also appears in the Vancouver Courier.

Ottawa ReportOttawa Report--Tuesdays at 6:10 a.m.
We check in each week with CBC Radio's Ottawa bureau for a look at national political issues.

Shiral TobinPinched--Tuesdays at 8:20 a.m.
Hear what Shiral Tobin has learned about how to spend less while living life in style.

Dr. Peter LinDr. Peter Lin--Wednesdays at 6:40 a.m.
Peter Lin has been a family physician for over 20 years. In addition to his busy practice, Peter loves to talk and will talk to anyone who will listen. He has traveled around the world delivering lectures to physicians educating them about a variety of health topics. Tune in to hear Dr. Lin's healthcare house call at 6:10 Wednesday mornings.

Margaret GallagherHigh Velocity--Wednesdays at 7:50 a.m.
Margaret Gallagher takes a closer look at cycling issues and culture.

Thumbnail image for J_Newman_20110628_0194_web.jpgDr. Jennifer Newman--Thursdays at 6:50 a.m.
Jennifer Newman is an organizational psychologist. She works with leaders and organizations as a coach, teacher and consultant. Plus, every Thursday she shares her wealth of experience with listeners during our weekly workplace column. Tune in to hear tips and advice on a variety of workplace issues

Renee FilipponeSouth of the Fraser--Thursdays at 7:45 a.m.
Renee Filippone staffs CBC's Surrey bureau. She tracks down all the best stories from South of the Fraser, and brings them to us here on the Early Edition.

Jenna ChowWeekend Wrap--Fridays at 6:25 a.m.
Jenna Chow keeps you up to date on the city's hottest events.

Eli GalsnerEli Glasner--Fridays at 6:50 a.m.
Eli Glasner is the CBC's film reviewer, and he never pulls his punches. Tune in to hear Eli's very outspoken film reviews at 6:50 Friday mornings. 

The Ledge GuysThe Ledge Guys--Fridays at 7:40 a.m.
The B.C. Legislature is home to some of the most vibrant political discussion in the country, and our Victoria team has it covered. Jeff Davies is a veteran political reporter for CBC Radio, and Stephen Smart keeps track of all the party comings and goings for CBC Television.