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Political Panel on Catalyst Paper woes and Hydro rates

2012-05-25T20:16:11Z

The Political Panel looks at the latest setback in efforts to keep Catalyst Paper afloat, and the question of whether the provincial government should intervene in corporate bailouts or Hydro rate-setting.
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Stars come out for David Foster gala in Victoria

2012-05-25T20:03:58Z

Khalil speaks with 16-time Grammy winner David Foster who's in Victoria marking the 25th anniversary of his foundation with a gala weekend.

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Also, on All Points west this afternoon we'll have live reports from a special David Foster event down by the Legislature.

Monday

2012-05-24T20:14:21Z

From the west coast of the island to Top Chef Canada. The culinary journey of cook from Sooke.

Sooke grads set record

2012-05-24T18:06:23Z

A record number of aboriginal students will be graduating this year from Sooke's Edward Milne Community School. We speak with two of them, Mahalia Nahanee and Brody White.
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MS surgery warning

2012-05-24T17:51:38Z

A warning against experimental multiple sclerosis surgery: Gregor speaks with bioethicist Leigh Turner about the growing concern in the U.S. about the so-called "Liberation therapy" that has been sought by many Canadian patients.
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Diversifying Port Alberni

2012-05-23T22:34:27Z

Port Alberni Mayor John Douglas talks about efforts to diversify the economy in a community shadowed by continued uncertainty over the future of Catalyst Paper, a major employer and source of tax revenue.

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Sailing in search of tsunami debris

2012-05-23T21:36:01Z

A research vessel from the U.S. is sailing the Pacific Ocean this month and next in search of debris from Japan. Gregor speaks with Marcus Eriksen, the man leading the expedition. Listen (runs 7:52)

U.S. officers join patrols in Canadian waters

2012-05-22T23:35:55Z

Canadian and U.S. law enforcement officials are jointly patrolling our waters to catch criminals crossing the border. Joe Oliver, the director general of the RCMP's Border Integrity Program, talks about the pilot project that is currently being examined by Parliament.
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Winds speed tsunami debris arrival

2012-05-22T22:20:14Z

Debris from the Tsunami in Japan is starting to show up on the shores of North America. Researcher Richard Thomson with the Institute of Ocean Sciences in Sidney, talks about the latest predictions from the scientists who are tracking the movement of debris.
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Victoria Day Parade pix

2012-05-22T19:41:24Z

An estimated 65,000 spectators saw a plethora of floats and marching bands at the 2012 Victoria Day Parade on Monday - did we see you there? We'd love to post some of your favourite photos from the parade. Just email them to victoria@cbc.ca

Political panel discusses "new" BC sales tax

2012-05-18T23:40:05Z

Is it better? Is it stupid? The political panel takes a look at the "new" Provincial sales Tax and the latest political opinion poll.

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Cowichan school trustees

2012-05-18T23:34:24Z

School trustees in the Cowichan Valley say they can't do their job with the money they have from the province. So they've passed a deficit budget which leaves them in peril of breaking the law which demands school boards balance their budgets. George Abbott, BC's minister of education gives his reaction to the Cowichan decision.

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"Battleship," "The Dictator" and "Bernie"

2012-05-18T23:19:39Z

The summer silly season at the movie kicks into overdrive this weekend. There's "Battleship," "The Dictator" and "Bernie." Taking us from battles to books is our film reviewer, Eli Glasner.

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Shirley Valentine

2012-05-18T20:26:32Z

Monica Prendergast reviews Nicola Cavendish in the Blue Bridge Theatre production of "Shirley Valentine."Listen (runs 6:57)

Island flying ace recalls downed fighter plane

2012-05-17T21:35:02Z

With the discovery of a well-preserved World War Two fighter plane in the Egyptian desert, Comox resident "Stocky" Edward recalls his fighter-pilot career and the possibility he flew the recovered Kittyhawk P-40 fighter before it crashed in the Sahara Desert.
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