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Federation of Independent Business against changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers program

2013-05-23T23:47:05Z

In April the Federal government made changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers program. The President of Federation of Independent Business says the changes go too far.

Panhandlers in Downtown Eastside approve of the Save on Meat's Sandwich Token Program: study

2013-05-23T23:23:38Z

Save on Meat's Sandwich Token Program is meant to ensure money people give to panhandlers is used for food, not drugs and alcohol. Jayson Shurgold, a researcher with Contagion Consulting Group conducted a survey on the program and says 86 percent of panhandlers asked believe the program is a good idea.

Barb/Great Value Whites for Seafood

2013-05-21T21:28:25Z

Wine Master Barb Philip has noticed what a fantastic time of year this is for local seafood so she dropped in with recommendations for value whites to pair your favourites with.

Toronto Star reporter describes alleged Rob Ford crack cocaine video

2013-05-18T00:30:25Z

Toronto Star investigative editor Kevin Donovan says the video appears to show Toronto mayor Rob Ford smoking a substance out of a glass pipe.

Environmentalists react to a BC Liberal majority

2013-05-17T00:18:53Z

The Liberal win in BC has renewed the debate over pipelines in the province.
Ben West, Tar Sands Campaign Director with ForestEthics Advocacy, and Caitlin Vernon, Coastal Campaigner with Sierra Club BC, share their thoughts on what the Liberal majority could mean for pipeline projects and environmental protection in BC.

Internal B.C. Liberal poll projected 48 seats before election

2013-05-17T00:16:51Z

B.C. Liberal internal poll runner Dimitri Pantazopoulos says, despite indications of an NDP victory from other polls, he remained confident in his numbers.

OTC's B.C. election panel: a postmortem

2013-05-16T00:31:04Z

Former B.C. Liberal strategist Alise Mills, Georgia Straight editor Charlie Smith and former NDP strategist Bill Tieleman break down Christy Clark's stunning election victory.

Polls have systematic, structural problems, says university professor.

2013-05-16T00:04:28Z

Harold Jansen, associate professor of political science at the University of Lethbridge, says
pollsters' jobs are getting tougher.

Karl Lilgert guilty in Queen of the North trial

2013-05-14T00:50:58Z

Navigation officer Karl Lilgert has been found guilty on two counts of criminal negligence causing death in the sinking of the BC Ferries vessel. The CBC's Belle Puri has been following the story closely and joined us with details.

On the Coast's Voters Panel returns

2013-05-13T23:36:56Z

OTC's Voters Panel Sue Lawther, Paul Hillsdon and Katey Wright) returns for one last appearance on the eve of the B.C. election.

Former Premier Mike Harcourt endorses Adrian Dix

2013-05-11T00:32:26Z

Former Premier Mike Harcourt urges B.C. voters to support the NDP's Adrian Dix in Tuesday's election.

NDP historically outperforms B.C. Liberals on fiscal management, says UBC study

2013-05-10T00:16:03Z

Tsur Sommerville, associate professor at the Sauder School of Business at UBC, says provincial governments have little control over short term economic performance, but NDP has done better.

Folk legend Judy Collins joins Stephen in Studio 10

2013-05-09T00:34:22Z

The legendary Judy Collins speaks to host Stephen Quinn for a feature interview. They even harmonize on a Stan Rogers tune!

Queen of the North captain recounts harrowing night his ship sank (Part Two)

2013-05-09T00:18:39Z

In an exclusive CBC interview, Colin Henthorne talks about the night his ship ran aground and sank into the sea. Two people are presumed to have died in the accident. CBC story producer Jeremy Allingham brings us this story.

Queen of the North captain recounts harrowing night his ship sank (Part One)

2013-05-08T23:03:01Z