en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-bcalmanac.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Host Mark Forsythe connects British Columbians as they share stories and ideas about what they have in common and what makes them different. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2012 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio Host Mark Forsythe connects British Columbians as they share stories and ideas about what they have in common and what makes them different. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120210_69526.mp3 A discussion on Kamloops schools rules around administering breathalyzer tests to teens suspected of drinking. And journalist Terry Glavin on his concerns about China's growing stake in Cdn. oil. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Breathalyzers and teens and Terry Glavin on Oil to China Feb 7/12 Show A discussion on Kamloops schools rules around administering breathalyzer tests to teens suspected of drinking. And journalist Terry Glavin on his concerns about China's growing stake in Cdn. oil. 2837 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120210_86700.mp3 Mark Thompson of the Sauder School of Business on whether or not it is possible to negotiate an agreement for teachers, Scott Carlson who made a video tribute to Rossland tractor/zamboni and Mark Startup and Bruce Cran on Canada-U.S. price differences and the Senate Hearings. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Teachers negotiations, Rossland tractor and Canada-U.S. price differences Mark Thompson of the Sauder School of Business on whether or not it is possible to negotiate an agreement for teachers, Scott Carlson who made a video tribute to Rossland tractor/zamboni and Mark Startup and Bruce Cran on Canada-U.S. price differences and the Senate Hearings. 2754 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120209_11400.mp3 CBC National Reporter Greg Rasmussen on the Missing Women's Inquiry and farmer Bill Zylman and Judy Guichon of the BC Cattleman's Association on how to inspire and create more agri-business in BC. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Missing Women Inquiry and Agri-Business in BC CBC National Reporter Greg Rasmussen on the Missing Women's Inquiry and farmer Bill Zylman and Judy Guichon of the BC Cattleman's Association on how to inspire and create more agri-business in BC. 2807 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120208_23465.mp3 Four municipal leaders on the relative growth of their communities based on the new Stats Canada numbers from the 2011 census. And Dr. Les Vertesi of BC Health Services on the hospital wait list incentive program. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT BC's New Populatin stats and Hospital wait lists and incentives Four municipal leaders on the relative growth of their communities based on the new Stats Canada numbers from the 2011 census. And Dr. Les Vertesi of BC Health Services on the hospital wait list incentive program. 2818 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120203_52308.mp3 Helmet Pastrick, Chief Economist with Central Credit Union 1 talks about the gaps in unemployment stats--jobs available but not enough skilled trades. And David Baines from the Vancouver Sun on http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Jobs in trades and Predatory investment advisors Helmet Pastrick, Chief Economist with Central Credit Union 1 talks about the gaps in unemployment stats--jobs available but not enough skilled trades. And David Baines from the Vancouver Sun on 2810 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120202_42980.mp3 Dr. Tim Yeomans from Gold River thinks excessive sugar consumption is one of the key causes of disease in our society. And Brian Minter joins Mark to talk gardening. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Toxic Sugar and Brian Minter Dr. Tim Yeomans from Gold River thinks excessive sugar consumption is one of the key causes of disease in our society. And Brian Minter joins Mark to talk gardening. 2800 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120201_68905.mp3 Greg Nicoll, Fire Prevention Officer for Fort St. John on the number of house fires and deaths in BC recently. And Social Worker Evelyn Wotherspoon on the impact of stress on young children's development. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Fire prevention and children and stress Greg Nicoll, Fire Prevention Officer for Fort St. John on the number of house fires and deaths in BC recently. And Social Worker Evelyn Wotherspoon on the impact of stress on young children's development. 2741 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120131_36190.mp3 Lorraine Copas from SPARC on the impact of Jagrup Brar's one month welfare challenge. And Dan Reist from U Vic's Addictions Research Centre on driving on drugs. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Welfare challenge ends and driving on drugs Lorraine Copas from SPARC on the impact of Jagrup Brar's one month welfare challenge. And Dan Reist from U Vic's Addictions Research Centre on driving on drugs. 2688 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120130_59582.mp3 Vancouver Sun columnist Barbara Yaffe on the idea of raising the age of eligibility for Old Age Security from 65 to 67. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Pension reform not sitting well with most BCA listeners Vancouver Sun columnist Barbara Yaffe on the idea of raising the age of eligibility for Old Age Security from 65 to 67. 1269 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120130_91407.mp3 Vancouver Sun columnist Barbara Yaffe on the possibility of the federal government raising the age of Old Age security benefits from 65 to 67. And Luck Strimbold, the 21 year old Mayor of Burns Lake, on the options for economic recovery facing his community after the sawmill fire ten days ago. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Pension reform and Burns Lake recovery plans Vancouver Sun columnist Barbara Yaffe on the possibility of the federal government raising the age of Old Age security benefits from 65 to 67. And Luck Strimbold, the 21 year old Mayor of Burns Lake, on the options for economic recovery facing his community after the sawmill fire ten days ago. 2760 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120127_26864.mp3 Fire and smoke at a B.C. Hydro substation is being brought under control. Truckers say highway maintenance on the Coquihalla isn't good enough. An update on challenges ahead for Burns Lake, and where will the "Church Ladies" of the future come from? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Toxic smoke from fire; Coke choked with snow; Volunteering at 65 Fire and smoke at a B.C. Hydro substation is being brought under control. Truckers say highway maintenance on the Coquihalla isn't good enough. An update on challenges ahead for Burns Lake, and where will the "Church Ladies" of the future come from? 2870 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120126_75491.mp3 Vancouver Island Coroner Matt Brown on the high incidence of death in fires on Reserves. And Kelowna based financial planner Derek Moran on how to invest and save in these uncertain times. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Reserve fire deaths and financial planning for RSP season Vancouver Island Coroner Matt Brown on the high incidence of death in fires on Reserves. And Kelowna based financial planner Derek Moran on how to invest and save in these uncertain times. 2602 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120125_21051.mp3 Calvin Helin, lawyer, author and first nations business advocate on how the relationship between the federal government and first nations needs to change so that people can become more independent. And Robert Campbell, historian and Dean of Arts at Capilano College on whether or not BC's liquor laws are antiquated. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT First Nations moving forward and BC's Liquor Laws Calvin Helin, lawyer, author and first nations business advocate on how the relationship between the federal government and first nations needs to change so that people can become more independent. And Robert Campbell, historian and Dean of Arts at Capilano College on whether or not BC's liquor laws are antiquated. 2829 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120124_92742.mp3 Jeff Davies from CBC Legislative bureau and Tony Law from the Ferries Advisory Committee on today's report on the future of the service. And Rhonda Latreille of Age Friendly Business on working after you thought you'd be retired. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT BC Ferries Report and working when you thought you'd be retired Jeff Davies from CBC Legislative bureau and Tony Law from the Ferries Advisory Committee on today's report on the future of the service. And Rhonda Latreille of Age Friendly Business on working after you thought you'd be retired. 2559 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120120_34177.mp3 Listeners react to the death of freestyle skier Sarah Burke, and former sports executive Tom McIllfeterick comments. Susan Smith-Josephy on her book about the mysterious Lillian Alling. Listeners talk up other fascinating B.C. historical figures. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Sarah Burke's legacy. And B.C. historical characters revealed. Listeners react to the death of freestyle skier Sarah Burke, and former sports executive Tom McIllfeterick comments. Susan Smith-Josephy on her book about the mysterious Lillian Alling. Listeners talk up other fascinating B.C. historical figures. 2844 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120119_69406.mp3 Cheryl Leia from Vancouver Coastal Health Fall Prevention Program on how to stay active and safe in the icy winter weather. And master gardener Brian Minter makes his bi-weekly appearance on the show. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Pedestrians and Icy roads plus Brian Minter Cheryl Leia from Vancouver Coastal Health Fall Prevention Program on how to stay active and safe in the icy winter weather. And master gardener Brian Minter makes his bi-weekly appearance on the show. 2735 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120118_29056.mp3 Mike Lorimer from the BC Ministry of transport on the winter road conditions and Dr. Richard Stanwyck on the Cdn. Pediatric Society's call to make helmets mandatory for skiiers and snowboarders. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Winter road conditions and mandatory helmets on the slopes Mike Lorimer from the BC Ministry of transport on the winter road conditions and Dr. Richard Stanwyck on the Cdn. Pediatric Society's call to make helmets mandatory for skiiers and snowboarders. 2733 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120117_38458.mp3 Randy Wasstrom, driving instructor for thirty years, takes calls on winter driving pet peeves. And Dr. Michael Law from UBC on his study that reveals seventeen per cent of British Columbians say they can't afford the drugs they are prescribed. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Winter driving and prescription drug costs and use in BC Randy Wasstrom, driving instructor for thirty years, takes calls on winter driving pet peeves. And Dr. Michael Law from UBC on his study that reveals seventeen per cent of British Columbians say they can't afford the drugs they are prescribed. 2766 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120116_67766.mp3 BCIT Marine program Dean John Clarkson on the Italian cruise ship catastrophy and Lynne van Luven on the adoption stories book she co-edited titled Somebody's Child: Stories on Adoption. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Safety of cruise ships and stories of adoption BCIT Marine program Dean John Clarkson on the Italian cruise ship catastrophy and Lynne van Luven on the adoption stories book she co-edited titled Somebody's Child: Stories on Adoption. 2540 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120113_34112.mp3 BC's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Perry Kendall on the toxic additive in ecstasy that may be contributing to the four deaths in the last month in BC. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT BC Ecstasy deaths Dr. perry Kendall speaks out BC's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Perry Kendall on the toxic additive in ecstasy that may be contributing to the four deaths in the last month in BC. 1258 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120113_18382.mp3 Dr. Perry Kendall, Chief Medical Officer of Health for BC on the recent ecstasy deaths and the toxic additive PMMA. And automotive expert Zack Spencer on the latest from the Detroit auto show. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Ecstasy deaths, what's new in cars Dr. Perry Kendall, Chief Medical Officer of Health for BC on the recent ecstasy deaths and the toxic additive PMMA. And automotive expert Zack Spencer on the latest from the Detroit auto show. 2719 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120112_34480.mp3 Vancouver lesbian activist and lawyer barbara findlay on the legality of same sex marriage if both partners are not residents of Canada. And Dr. Milan Khara from Vancouver Coastal Health on nicotine patches and gum as smoking cessation tools. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT The legalities of same-sex marriage and how to stop smoking Vancouver lesbian activist and lawyer barbara findlay on the legality of same sex marriage if both partners are not residents of Canada. And Dr. Milan Khara from Vancouver Coastal Health on nicotine patches and gum as smoking cessation tools. 2788 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120111_69762.mp3 Peter Judge, CEO of the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association on the dangers of extreme sports in the shadow of Sarah Burke's accident yesterday. And psychologist David Worling on why teenagers self mutilate. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Sarah Burke accident and teenagers and cutting Peter Judge, CEO of the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association on the dangers of extreme sports in the shadow of Sarah Burke's accident yesterday. And psychologist David Worling on why teenagers self mutilate. 2496 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120110_23307.mp3 John Carruthers, President of Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines and Gerald Amos, Haisla leader on the first day of the National Energy Board hearings into the Northern Gateway Pipeline proposal. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Enbridge President John Carruthers and Haisla leader Gerald Amos John Carruthers, President of Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines and Gerald Amos, Haisla leader on the first day of the National Energy Board hearings into the Northern Gateway Pipeline proposal. 2941 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120109_72691.mp3 Bob McKeown of the Fifth Estate talks about the arrests on Friday of Jassi Sidhu's Mother and uncle in her murder investigation. And Melodie Yong of Providence Health Care on how to achieve realistic weight loss goals for the year ahead. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Jassi Sidhum arrests and weight loss for the New Year Bob McKeown of the Fifth Estate talks about the arrests on Friday of Jassi Sidhu's Mother and uncle in her murder investigation. And Melodie Yong of Providence Health Care on how to achieve realistic weight loss goals for the year ahead. 2598 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120106_63461.mp3 Bob Smith, former CEO of Fraser Valley Health Authority and Linda Pipe, Chair of the Fraser Valley Region for the BC Nurses Association on overcrowding in BC hospitals. And Brian Minter on gardening. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Hospital overcrowding and Brian Minter on gardening Bob Smith, former CEO of Fraser Valley Health Authority and Linda Pipe, Chair of the Fraser Valley Region for the BC Nurses Association on overcrowding in BC hospitals. And Brian Minter on gardening. 1364 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120105_84349.mp3 Bill Eyenon, President, Kitimat Terrace Industrial Development Society talks about why his organization strongly favours the Northern Gateway Project. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Support for Northern Gateway proposal from a Northern business organization Bill Eyenon, President, Kitimat Terrace Industrial Development Society talks about why his organization strongly favours the Northern Gateway Project. 1446 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120105_50515.mp3 CBC reporter Brady Strachan from Enderby funeral for Dan Botkin who died fighting a fire/explosion on December 20, 2011. Dean Colthorp, president of the BC Fire Training Officers Association as well. And Bill Eyenon President, Kitimat Terrace Industrial Development Society on why his organization is in favour of Northern Gateway project. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Volunteer firefighters and Northern Gateway hearings CBC reporter Brady Strachan from Enderby funeral for Dan Botkin who died fighting a fire/explosion on December 20, 2011. Dean Colthorp, president of the BC Fire Training Officers Association as well. And Bill Eyenon President, Kitimat Terrace Industrial Development Society on why his organization is in favour of Northern Gateway project. 2133 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120104_47233.mp3 Travel journalist Robin Esrock on the relative safety of vacationing in Mexico in light of the murder of Robin Wood yesterday. And Linda Pasacreta of the Better Business Bureau on the top ten scams of 2011. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mexico travel safety and Better Business Bureau top ten scams Travel journalist Robin Esrock on the relative safety of vacationing in Mexico in light of the murder of Robin Wood yesterday. And Linda Pasacreta of the Better Business Bureau on the top ten scams of 2011. 2823 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20120103_98141.mp3 We speak with a woman assisting friend who lost two children and their father in a trailer fire. More deaths and injuries in the back country; we ask how people assess risks. A couple's children return home four years after they were removed. And we remember philanthropist Milton Wong. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Fire tragedy, avalanche risks & children in care We speak with a woman assisting friend who lost two children and their father in a trailer fire. More deaths and injuries in the back country; we ask how people assess risks. A couple's children return home four years after they were removed. And we remember philanthropist Milton Wong. 2410 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111222_14696.mp3 Dr. Perry Kendall chief medical officer of health for BC and addictions counsellor Sarah Topham on the call to regulate and tax marijuana. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Regulate and tax marijuana Dr. Perry Kendall chief medical officer of health for BC and addictions counsellor Sarah Topham on the call to regulate and tax marijuana. 1431 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111222_88463.mp3 Dr.Perry Kendall, chief medical health officer for B.C. and counsellor Sarah Topham on the call to regulate and tax marijuana. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Regulating and taxing marijuana Dr.Perry Kendall, chief medical health officer for B.C. and counsellor Sarah Topham on the call to regulate and tax marijuana. 1431 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111222_16601.mp3 Dr. Perry Kendall BC's medical officer of health along with counsellor Sarah Topham on the call to regulate and tax marijuana. And Brian Minter answers your gardening questions. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Regulate Marijuana and Brian Minter Dr. Perry Kendall BC's medical officer of health along with counsellor Sarah Topham on the call to regulate and tax marijuana. And Brian Minter answers your gardening questions. 2838 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111221_58803.mp3 Bri Trypuk from Charity Intelligence,Judy Close from the Prince George council of seniors and Maria Turnbull of Vantage Point talk about charity giving over the holidays and beyond. And Santa parks his sleigh and takes kids calls. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Charity giving at Christmas and a visit from Santa Bri Trypuk from Charity Intelligence,Judy Close from the Prince George council of seniors and Maria Turnbull of Vantage Point talk about charity giving over the holidays and beyond. And Santa parks his sleigh and takes kids calls. 2873 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111220_70709.mp3 UBC researcher Craig Mitton and CBC reporter jeff Davies on the federal announcement yesterday on new health care funding formula. Janet Steffenhagen from Vancouver Sun on effectiveness of BC's anti-bullying policies in schools. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT New health funding formula and Anti-bullying policies in BC schools UBC researcher Craig Mitton and CBC reporter jeff Davies on the federal announcement yesterday on new health care funding formula. Janet Steffenhagen from Vancouver Sun on effectiveness of BC's anti-bullying policies in schools. 2762 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111219_64398.mp3 Todd Jackson of Hockey Canada and Barry Petranchenko of BC Hockey on Canadian Medical Association journal call to stop the violence and play hockey. And Alan Twigg on BC book gift suggestions. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Hockey violence and BC book gift suggestions Todd Jackson of Hockey Canada and Barry Petranchenko of BC Hockey on Canadian Medical Association journal call to stop the violence and play hockey. And Alan Twigg on BC book gift suggestions. 2816 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111219_95501.mp3 Todd Jackson from Hockey Canada and Barry Petrachenko from BC Hockey on the Canadian Medical Association editorial to stop violence in hockey. And Alan Twigg of BC Bookworld with BC book gift suggestions. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Hockey violence and BC book suggestions Todd Jackson from Hockey Canada and Barry Petrachenko from BC Hockey on the Canadian Medical Association editorial to stop violence in hockey. And Alan Twigg of BC Bookworld with BC book gift suggestions. 2816 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111216_69054.mp3 Better Business Bureau on fair airfare ads, Mayor of Tofino on Japanese quake debris planning, Joshua Paul on holiday tech toys and young environmentalist Anjali Appadurai. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Airfare advertising, Tofino debris, tech toys and Anjali Appadurai Better Business Bureau on fair airfare ads, Mayor of Tofino on Japanese quake debris planning, Joshua Paul on holiday tech toys and young environmentalist Anjali Appadurai. 2790 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111215_70780.mp3 Kim Bolan from the Vancouver Sun on illegal gang activity in BC as ten of our cities are named in the top twenty crime cities in Canada. And Allan Lamb of BCAA Road Safety Foundation on impaired driving and the law in BC. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Gang activity in BC and Impaired driving during party season Kim Bolan from the Vancouver Sun on illegal gang activity in BC as ten of our cities are named in the top twenty crime cities in Canada. And Allan Lamb of BCAA Road Safety Foundation on impaired driving and the law in BC. 2876 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111214_81989.mp3 CBC Reporter Steve Lus on the use of cameras in the courtroom for those charged in the Stanley Cup riots. Lawyer Jason Tarnow on the riot charges as well. And Angie Quaale of the langley store Well Seasoned shares holiday season cooking tips. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Riot charges.cameras in the court and Christmas cooking.gadgets CBC Reporter Steve Lus on the use of cameras in the courtroom for those charged in the Stanley Cup riots. Lawyer Jason Tarnow on the riot charges as well. And Angie Quaale of the langley store Well Seasoned shares holiday season cooking tips. 2558 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111213_90241.mp3 Ian Bruce of the Suzuki Foundation and James Tansey of Sauder School of Business on Canada's withdrawal from the Kyoto Accord and Stanley Coren on when it is appropriate to interfere with someone's treatment of their pet. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Leaving Kyoto and Complaining about Pets Ian Bruce of the Suzuki Foundation and James Tansey of Sauder School of Business on Canada's withdrawal from the Kyoto Accord and Stanley Coren on when it is appropriate to interfere with someone's treatment of their pet. 2818 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111212_11202.mp3 Occupy protester Steve Collis along with BC federation of Labour's Jim Sinclair and Conservative MP Mark Strahl on today's Occupy Ports protest. And Richard Smith of SFU on the history and evolution of Canada Post. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Occupy Ports and Canada Post relevance Occupy protester Steve Collis along with BC federation of Labour's Jim Sinclair and Conservative MP Mark Strahl on today's Occupy Ports protest. And Richard Smith of SFU on the history and evolution of Canada Post. 2759 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111209_83555.mp3 Jameel Aziz, president of the BC Principals and Vice Principals association and Art Steinman of the VSB on breathalyzers and alcohol consumption in BC high schools. Chris Brown on charges against two BC men with white supremacist organization links and Karen Neilson on bread. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Breathalyzers in high schools, white supremacists and baking Jameel Aziz, president of the BC Principals and Vice Principals association and Art Steinman of the VSB on breathalyzers and alcohol consumption in BC high schools. Chris Brown on charges against two BC men with white supremacist organization links and Karen Neilson on bread. 2800 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111208_91466.mp3 Michael Vonn from the BC Civil Liberties association and Don Alper from Western Washington University on the new Canada-U.S. border deal and Brian Minter on gardening questions http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Canada U.S. Border agreement and Brian Minter Michael Vonn from the BC Civil Liberties association and Don Alper from Western Washington University on the new Canada-U.S. border deal and Brian Minter on gardening questions 2763 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111207_23711.mp3 David Eby from the Civil Liberties Association comments on today's announcement that Richard Rosenthal is the new civilian police overseer in B.C. And Alison Broddle takes your calls on the top news stories of 2011. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Police oversight and BC's top story of 2011 David Eby from the Civil Liberties Association comments on today's announcement that Richard Rosenthal is the new civilian police overseer in B.C. And Alison Broddle takes your calls on the top news stories of 2011. 2766 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111206_58330.mp3 Diane Herback, co-founder of the BC Flagging Association on flag person safety, Jim McGraw on Chuck Davis' History of Metropolitan Vancouver and MLA Doug Donaldson on Gitxsan issues connected to Enbridge. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Flag person safety, Chuck Davis' last book and Gitxsan in-fighting Diane Herback, co-founder of the BC Flagging Association on flag person safety, Jim McGraw on Chuck Davis' History of Metropolitan Vancouver and MLA Doug Donaldson on Gitxsan issues connected to Enbridge. 2742 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111205_62632.mp3 Andrew Weaver from the University of Victoria on the decision announced today by the federal government to pull out of the Kyoto agreement. And Joel Bakan on how marketers target children http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Kyoto withdrawal and Joel Bakan on consumerism and kids Andrew Weaver from the University of Victoria on the decision announced today by the federal government to pull out of the Kyoto agreement. And Joel Bakan on how marketers target children 2560 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111201_81682.mp3 Belle Puri describes the first eight weeks of the Missing Women's Inquiry as the inquiry wraps for the holiday season. And Mavis Erickson and Richard Vedan on the housing conditions on reserves in British Columbia. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Missing Women Inquiry, First nations reserve conditions Belle Puri describes the first eight weeks of the Missing Women's Inquiry as the inquiry wraps for the holiday season. And Mavis Erickson and Richard Vedan on the housing conditions on reserves in British Columbia. 2335 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111130_80735.mp3 Michael Shapry, Vancouver lawyer and Victoria Police Chief Jamie Graham on BC Supreme Court decision on drinking driving legislation and Phil Edmonston on his new edition of Lemonaid. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Drinking driving ruling and Phil Edmonston's Lemonaid Michael Shapry, Vancouver lawyer and Victoria Police Chief Jamie Graham on BC Supreme Court decision on drinking driving legislation and Phil Edmonston on his new edition of Lemonaid. 2619 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111129_67474.mp3 Enbridge communications director Paul Stanway and Living Ocean's Katie Terhune on a new report warning about environmental concerns if the Northern Gateway project goes ahead. Jagrup Brar on living on welfare for a month and Kate Harris on her Silk Road cycling adventure http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Enbridge Northern Gateway Project concerns, living on welfare and travelling the Silk Road Enbridge communications director Paul Stanway and Living Ocean's Katie Terhune on a new report warning about environmental concerns if the Northern Gateway project goes ahead. Jagrup Brar on living on welfare for a month and Kate Harris on her Silk Road cycling adventure 2549 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111128_52476.mp3 We discuss the application in BC Supreme court today to overturn the 2009 Wildlife act which prohibits the ownership of exotic pets in B.C. And Graham Riches of UBC and Marilyn Hermann of the Surrey Food Bank square off on the need for food banks in our communities. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Exotic Pet laws and are food banks necessary We discuss the application in BC Supreme court today to overturn the 2009 Wildlife act which prohibits the ownership of exotic pets in B.C. And Graham Riches of UBC and Marilyn Hermann of the Surrey Food Bank square off on the need for food banks in our communities. 2725 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111125_67420.mp3 Mark Startup, retail expert, on the pros and cons of shopping across the border as well as the retail outlook for the month ahead of the holidays. And Scott Regehr from CBC Sports and former CFL player Sean Millington on Grey Cup fever. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Black Friday and Grey Cup Mark Startup, retail expert, on the pros and cons of shopping across the border as well as the retail outlook for the month ahead of the holidays. And Scott Regehr from CBC Sports and former CFL player Sean Millington on Grey Cup fever. 2694 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111124_53603.mp3 Dan Davies, Chair of the Northern Economic Development Commission on the kind of work available in northern B.C. And Brian Minter with his regular gardening open line. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Go North for work and Brian Minter Dan Davies, Chair of the Northern Economic Development Commission on the kind of work available in northern B.C. And Brian Minter with his regular gardening open line. 2737 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111123_46462.mp3 Lawyer Ron Skolrood explains the implications of today's BC Supreme Court decision on polygamy laws in Canada and Max Cameron of UBC on a public forum on how to attract more good people to politics. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Polygamy decisiion and attracting more good people to politics Lawyer Ron Skolrood explains the implications of today's BC Supreme Court decision on polygamy laws in Canada and Max Cameron of UBC on a public forum on how to attract more good people to politics. 2663 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111122_81101.mp3 Dr. Christine Wilson from the BC Cancer Agency takes calls on new recommendations that would raise age to fifty for regular mammograms. And Anton Boegman, Assistant Chief Electoral Officer of B.C. on the pros and cons of online voting. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT New mammography recommendations, online voting Dr. Christine Wilson from the BC Cancer Agency takes calls on new recommendations that would raise age to fifty for regular mammograms. And Anton Boegman, Assistant Chief Electoral Officer of B.C. on the pros and cons of online voting. 2653 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111121_52031.mp3 Bruce Dowbiggin on Crosby's return. And Benjamin Dachis Policy Analyst with the CD Howe Institute on poll that reveals almost half of Canadians are willing to pay tolls on roads if the money is used for infrastructure repair. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Sydney Crosby returns, tolls on roads for infrastructure Bruce Dowbiggin on Crosby's return. And Benjamin Dachis Policy Analyst with the CD Howe Institute on poll that reveals almost half of Canadians are willing to pay tolls on roads if the money is used for infrastructure repair. 2604 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111118_26373.mp3 Patrick Smith from SFU on why the lower turnout for municipal elections. And Dick Cannings takes calls on birds. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Municipal voter turnout and Dick Cannings on birds Patrick Smith from SFU on why the lower turnout for municipal elections. And Dick Cannings takes calls on birds. 2692 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111117_12234.mp3 Susan Lambert from the BCTF on mandatory report cards, Dave Zehnder on conservation initiative for ranchers and Sam Tremblay on winter car maintenance and care. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Report Cards, conservation and cattle and Sam Tremblay Susan Lambert from the BCTF on mandatory report cards, Dave Zehnder on conservation initiative for ranchers and Sam Tremblay on winter car maintenance and care. 2639 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111116_10392.mp3 Patrick Mehain of the BC Mounted Police Professional Assocation reacts to the announcement of the new Commissioner of the RCMP. Doug Wollard, acting CEO of CLBC explains how they work and Dr. Jana Davidson of BC Children's Hospital on treating children with mental illnesses with anti-psychotic drugs. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT RCMP new Commisioner, Community Living BC CEO, anti-psychotic drugs for kids Patrick Mehain of the BC Mounted Police Professional Assocation reacts to the announcement of the new Commissioner of the RCMP. Doug Wollard, acting CEO of CLBC explains how they work and Dr. Jana Davidson of BC Children's Hospital on treating children with mental illnesses with anti-psychotic drugs. 2686 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111115_97614.mp3 Lawyer John Paul Boyd on the new Family Relations Act introduced yesterday in the BC legislature and celebrity chef Michael Smith. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Family Relations Act, Chef Michael Smith Lawyer John Paul Boyd on the new Family Relations Act introduced yesterday in the BC legislature and celebrity chef Michael Smith. 2443 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac_20111114_96826.mp3 The issues of doctor assisted suicide and euthanasia go to B.C. Supreme Court. Vancouver Sun journalist Denise Ryan on her series examining services for people with disabilities. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Doctor assisted suicide, People with disabilties The issues of doctor assisted suicide and euthanasia go to B.C. Supreme Court. Vancouver Sun journalist Denise Ryan on her series examining services for people with disabilities. 2813