CBC.ca | On The Coasttag:www.cbc.ca,2010-09-23:/onthecoast//5812012-05-25T00:27:12ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.37AirCaretag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/onthecoast//581.2193222012-05-24T18:00:35Z2012-05-25T00:27:12ZEnvironment Minister Terry Lake told us why the province is doing away with AirCare....Chris W. Robinsonhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=581&id=1181
Environment Minister Terry Lake told us why the province is doing away with AirCare.
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Rich Colemantag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/onthecoast//581.2193162012-05-24T17:54:04Z2012-05-25T00:03:06ZChris W. Robinsonhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=581&id=1181
Energy Minister Rich Coleman explained why he directed the BC Utilities Commission to throttle back Hydro rate increases over the next three years.
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Quinn's Quiztag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/onthecoast//581.2193152012-05-24T17:50:57Z2012-05-25T00:10:44ZChris W. Robinsonhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=581&id=1181
It was time once again for On The Coast to shake off the shackles of hard news and current affairs to stage another edition of Quinn's Quiz.
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Merritt Mountain Music Festival tag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/onthecoast//581.2191352012-05-23T23:31:47Z2012-05-23T23:45:17ZChris W. Robinsonhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=581&id=1181
For nearly two decades the Merritt Mountain Music Festival was one of Canada's biggest music events. Now organizers have cancelled the festival. Music writer John McLaughlin covered the festival for 17 years.
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Noah Richlertag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/onthecoast//581.2190582012-05-23T18:15:25Z2012-05-24T01:13:58Z"What We Talk About When We Talk About War" is Noah Richler's newest book. He dropped by the studio to describe the work....Chris W. Robinsonhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=581&id=1181
"What We Talk About When We Talk About War" is Noah Richler's newest book. He dropped by the studio to describe the work.
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Translink Real Estatetag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/onthecoast//581.2190562012-05-23T18:11:23Z2012-05-24T00:51:43ZTransLink needs cash and now the transit authority is considering selling some of its real estate holdings. TransLink Independent Commissioner Martin Crilly doesn't think that is a good idea....Chris W. Robinsonhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=581&id=1181
TransLink needs cash and now the transit authority is considering selling some of its real estate holdings. TransLink Independent Commissioner Martin Crilly doesn't think that is a good idea.]]>
Rick Hansen Returnstag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/onthecoast//581.2187462012-05-22T20:14:20Z2012-05-23T00:57:07ZChris W. Robinsonhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=581&id=1181
The Man in Motion, Rick Hansen, returned home to Vancouver today after completing the 25th anniversary tour of his round-the-world wheelchair trek. Peggy Assinck is a spinal cord researcher who has been inspired by Hansen.
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Tuition Debatetag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/onthecoast//581.2187452012-05-22T20:11:50Z2012-05-23T00:32:37ZUniversity students continue to protest in Quebec in regards to fees. So On The Coast staged a debate on student tuition between a representative from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and a UBC economics professor....Chris W. Robinsonhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=581&id=1181
University students continue to protest in Quebec in regards to fees. So On The Coast staged a debate on student tuition between a representative from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and a UBC economics professor.
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Barb/Rosés tag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/onthecoast//581.2187292012-05-22T18:30:54Z2012-05-22T23:38:48ZWine Master Barb Philip brought us the goods on new rosés that have started to roll into the market. And she left us with her choices for the Summer sippers....Chris W. Robinsonhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=581&id=1181
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Everest Deathtag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/onthecoast//581.2190542012-05-22T17:46:15Z2012-05-23T18:13:52ZChris W. Robinsonhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=581&id=1181
Canadian Shriya Shah-Klorfine died this weekend while climbing Mount Everest on her first mountain climb. Laurie Skreslet was the first Canadian to summit Mount Everest. He commented on the increasing traffic on the peak.
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Katherine Monktag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/onthecoast//581.2183702012-05-18T18:06:48Z2012-05-19T01:04:27ZFilm critic Katherine Monk evaluated "Battleship", "The Dictator" and "What To Expect When You're Expecting"....Chris W. Robinsonhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=581&id=1181
Film critic Katherine Monk evaluated "Battleship", "The Dictator" and "What To Expect When You're Expecting".
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Tsunami Debris Updatetag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/onthecoast//581.2183682012-05-18T18:04:05Z2012-05-19T00:29:42ZDebris from last year's Japanese earthquake and tsunami continues to wash up on BC shores. Last month Peter Mark discovered a rusted Harley Davidson motorcycle on the shores of Haida Gwaii. Peter updated us on the story that made international...Chris W. Robinsonhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=581&id=1181
Debris from last year's Japanese earthquake and tsunami continues to wash up on BC shores. Last month Peter Mark discovered a rusted Harley Davidson motorcycle on the shores of Haida Gwaii. Peter updated us on the story that made international news.
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John Irvingtag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/onthecoast//581.2183652012-05-18T18:00:54Z2012-05-19T00:55:01ZChris W. Robinsonhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=581&id=1181
Acclaimed author John Irving sat down for an interview with Stephen to discuss his new novel "In One Person".
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Missing Women Commission of Inquirytag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/onthecoast//581.2181932012-05-17T23:06:38Z2012-05-18T00:27:52ZThere was compelling testimony at the Missing Women's Inquiry today. As CBC reporter Belle Puri told us a former sex trade worker detailed her experience meeting and escaping from serial killer Robert Pickton....Chris W. Robinsonhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=581&id=1181
There was compelling testimony at the Missing Women's Inquiry today. As CBC reporter Belle Puri told us a former sex trade worker detailed her experience meeting and escaping from serial killer Robert Pickton.
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Bob Rennietag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/onthecoast//581.2180952012-05-17T18:20:52Z2012-05-17T22:56:00ZBob Rennie, Vancouver's "Condo King", gave a talk today entitled "What If It Is Not A Bubble?" in reference to the Vancouver real estate market. He gave On The Coast listeners an overview....Chris W. Robinsonhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=581&id=1181
Bob Rennie, Vancouver's "Condo King", gave a talk today entitled "What If It Is Not A Bubble?" in reference to the Vancouver real estate market. He gave On The Coast listeners an overview.
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