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On The Coast
with Stephen Quinn

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B.C. Liberal multicultural strategy controversy overblown, says Gordon Wilson

The Premier has apologized and Liberal MLAs are calling for accountability, but the former leader of the B.C. Liberals and former NDP finance minister, says it's no big deal.

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Gambling addiction research centre to open at UBC

A new centre at UBC will analyze gambling and its impacts on the brain. Alan Kingstone, the head of the school's psychology department, joined guest host Matthew Lazin-Ryder.

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Premier Christy Clark apologizes for multicultural strategy memo

A memo from Clark's deputy chief of staff that recommends the party look for "quick wins" in the "ethnic community" has the B.C. Liberal government in damage control today. 'On the Coast' host Stephen Quinn spoke with Victoria Times Colonist columnist Les Leyne. 

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Leaked e-mail shows B.C. Liberals want 'quick wins' in ethnic communities

The e-mail came from Kim Haakstad, Premier Christy Clark's deputy chief of staff, and shows the B.C. Liberal Party is planning to co-ordinate government and party resources, to help them in, what they call, ethnic communities. Stephen Quinn spoke with the NDP's Jenny Kwan. 

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Boil water warning for Chilliwack residents

Hundreds of Chilliwack residents expressed their opposition to the chlorination of their water at a meeting yesterday. But today, e.coli detected in the water has led to emergency chlorination. On the Coast's Stephen Quinn spoke with mayor Sharon Gaetz and Fraser Health Authority chief medical health officer Paul Van Buynder.

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New website allows people to buy and sell Vancouver real estate in Chinese

Real Estate Weekly launched a Chinese version of its website to allow people to sell or hunt for Vancouver homes in Chinese. Ian Martin is the general manager of www.rew.ca and he explains why he launched a Chinese version found at zh.rew.ca
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Multi-million dollar Harbour Centre renovations push out mom and pop stores, says owner of Cookies of Course

The Harbour Centre in downtown Vancouver will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation starting this April. Alan Boysen, owner of Cookies of Course, says he won't be able to afford to keep his store open in the food court and will be forced to leave after 29 years there.
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Translink recommends changes to 34 bus routes

Translink spokesperson Derek Zabel says cutting "lower performing routes" will optimize service and generate revenue.

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NDP MP wants online petitions for Parliament

Stephen Quinn speaks with Burnaby Douglas MP Kennedy Stewart, on his motion to create an e-petition system.
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Barb/Wine Fest Chardonnays

Wine Master Barb Philip decided that since Chardonnay is the focus at this year's Wine Fest she would get us up to spped on this well-known (but often misunderstood) grape. And, of course, she left us with some Chardonnay picks.
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