en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-bcradiowest.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Radio West is B.C.'s newest afternoon show. Host Rebecca Zandbergen meets the people behind the news in B.C.'s Interior, and gives listeners a chance to share their stories too. We also bring you the latest news, weather and highway reports. Join us weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. PT, on CBC Radio One across B.C. (except in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island). CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2012 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio Radio West is B.C.'s newest afternoon show. Host Rebecca Zandbergen meets the people behind the news in B.C.'s Interior, and gives listeners a chance to share their stories too. We also bring you the latest news, weather and highway reports. Join us weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. PT, on CBC Radio One across B.C. (except in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island). http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120530_69273.mp3 Rebecca speaks with the Orchard Valley Quilters Guild's Marguerite Berry just before the guild kicked off its 30th anniversary party. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 30 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Orchard Valley Quilters Guild turns 30 Rebecca speaks with the Orchard Valley Quilters Guild's Marguerite Berry just before the guild kicked off its 30th anniversary party. 368 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120530_81939.mp3 Kamloops' Lee's Music has a chance to win 100 thousand dollars to further develop its design of a rather unique guitar. The team is one of eight finalists competing for the BDC's Grand Prize for Innovation. Mike Miltimore is the brains behind the guitar. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 30 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Kamloops business in the running to win $100,000 Kamloops' Lee's Music has a chance to win 100 thousand dollars to further develop its design of a rather unique guitar. The team is one of eight finalists competing for the BDC's Grand Prize for Innovation. Mike Miltimore is the brains behind the guitar. 414 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120530_55392.mp3 It's all in the family on this week's Dish. The Dosanj family runs Poppadoms in Kelowna. Aman Dosanj is one of the owners, and in this family business, you'd know her as the daughter. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 30 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Dish: Poppadoms It's all in the family on this week's Dish. The Dosanj family runs Poppadoms in Kelowna. Aman Dosanj is one of the owners, and in this family business, you'd know her as the daughter. 446 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120529_68472.mp3 This week, our outdoor guy Dave Quinn heads to the grasslands to check out the spring flowers. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Outdoor Guy: Spring Flowers This week, our outdoor guy Dave Quinn heads to the grasslands to check out the spring flowers. 438 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120529_42227.mp3 A new opera is premiering in Halifax this week. It's called I Will Fly Like A Bird and is about the life and death of Robert Dziekanski. John Plant composed the music for the opera and spoke to Rebecca. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Robert Dziekanski's life told in opera A new opera is premiering in Halifax this week. It's called I Will Fly Like A Bird and is about the life and death of Robert Dziekanski. John Plant composed the music for the opera and spoke to Rebecca. 389 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120528_23831.mp3 Our wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery takes Radio West on a virtual tour of the Fraser Valley. The region is known best known as a farming community, but is now growing grapes. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Wine Column: Fraser Valley Our wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery takes Radio West on a virtual tour of the Fraser Valley. The region is known best known as a farming community, but is now growing grapes. 416 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120528_89528.mp3 The Columbia River Treaty is up for review, and residents have a chance to share their thoughts. Deb Kozak chairs the local government committee, and she joined Rebecca Zandbergen to explain. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Columbia River Treaty up for review The Columbia River Treaty is up for review, and residents have a chance to share their thoughts. Deb Kozak chairs the local government committee, and she joined Rebecca Zandbergen to explain. 296 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120525_15920.mp3 Movie critic Katherine Monk joins Rebecca Zandbergen with her reviews of "Men in Black" and "Chernobyl Diaries." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Monk's Movies for May 25 Movie critic Katherine Monk joins Rebecca Zandbergen with her reviews of "Men in Black" and "Chernobyl Diaries." 364 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120525_66093.mp3 A BC cyclist is poised to win one of the world's most prestigious races this weekend. Victoria Ryder Hesjedal currently sits in second place overall in the Giro d'Italia. Rebecca spoke with three-time Olympic cycling medalist, Curt Harnett about Hesjedal's chances. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT BC cyclist closes in on Giro d'Italia win A BC cyclist is poised to win one of the world's most prestigious races this weekend. Victoria Ryder Hesjedal currently sits in second place overall in the Giro d'Italia. Rebecca spoke with three-time Olympic cycling medalist, Curt Harnett about Hesjedal's chances. 492 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120525_88810.mp3 On Wednesday, we learned West Kelowna is planning to ban music from mobile food vendors, including from ice cream trucks. Since then, the story has received national attention. To find out more, Rebecca spoke with West Kelowna mayor Doug Findlater. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Should ice cream trucks play music? On Wednesday, we learned West Kelowna is planning to ban music from mobile food vendors, including from ice cream trucks. Since then, the story has received national attention. To find out more, Rebecca spoke with West Kelowna mayor Doug Findlater. 254 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120525_29366.mp3 Naomi Kavka and Josh Sandu are bandmates and soulmates. They call themselves The Arbitrarys and are from Prince George. This fall, they moved to St. John's, Newfoundland where Naomi is studying. Rebecca talked to her about how things are going out there. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio West Spotlight: The Arbitrarys Naomi Kavka and Josh Sandu are bandmates and soulmates. They call themselves The Arbitrarys and are from Prince George. This fall, they moved to St. John's, Newfoundland where Naomi is studying. Rebecca talked to her about how things are going out there. 436 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120524_77360.mp3 Grocery store tomatoes are often bland. Backyard tomatoes are sweet, tangy and delicious. One scientist is working hard to make sure the two have more in common. Michael Bhardwaj explains. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The quest for a tastier tomato Grocery store tomatoes are often bland. Backyard tomatoes are sweet, tangy and delicious. One scientist is working hard to make sure the two have more in common. Michael Bhardwaj explains. 420 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120524_92310.mp3 It's been four years since Master Cpl. Erin Doyle was killed on duty in Afghanistan. Now, the city of Kamloops has added his name to its cenotaph. It's the first time in 65 years a name has been added Rebecca spoke to his mother, Kathy Mitchell. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Master Cpl. Erin Doyle's name added to Kamloops cenotaph It's been four years since Master Cpl. Erin Doyle was killed on duty in Afghanistan. Now, the city of Kamloops has added his name to its cenotaph. It's the first time in 65 years a name has been added Rebecca spoke to his mother, Kathy Mitchell. 332 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120523_88377.mp3 We kept things simple on The Dish today. Simple and sweet. Helen Kennedy is here, with honey from her farm, Arlo's Honey Farm. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Dish: Honey We kept things simple on The Dish today. Simple and sweet. Helen Kennedy is here, with honey from her farm, Arlo's Honey Farm. 384 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120523_45579.mp3 What's an ice cream truck without that tinny, carnival music? West Kelowna is set to ban all music from food trucks, including those selling ice cream. We get the scoop on the story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT West Kelowna bans ice cream truck music What's an ice cream truck without that tinny, carnival music? West Kelowna is set to ban all music from food trucks, including those selling ice cream. We get the scoop on the story. 283 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120523_67995.mp3 ICBC wants to change the way you pay for car insurance, but first they want to hear from you. Rebecca spoke with Steve Crombie, about what the changes, and where they're holding open houses. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Proposed ICBC changes ICBC wants to change the way you pay for car insurance, but first they want to hear from you. Rebecca spoke with Steve Crombie, about what the changes, and where they're holding open houses. 405 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120523_63445.mp3 This week for the first time, members of the RCMP are standing guard at the ceremonial gates of Buckingham Palace. One of those officers is Prince George native Cst. Jennifer McRae. Rebecca talked to Cst. McRae in London earlier today after she finished up her post. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mounties guard the Queen for a day This week for the first time, members of the RCMP are standing guard at the ceremonial gates of Buckingham Palace. One of those officers is Prince George native Cst. Jennifer McRae. Rebecca talked to Cst. McRae in London earlier today after she finished up her post. 300 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120522_26179.mp3 The town of Spences Bridge wants your votes in an "Ultimate Fishing Town" contest. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with regional director Steven Rice about the contest. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Spences Bridge for Ultimate Fishing Town The town of Spences Bridge wants your votes in an "Ultimate Fishing Town" contest. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with regional director Steven Rice about the contest. 323 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120522_68280.mp3 In our latest installment of the Classifieds, we meet Deborah Warren. She's the coordinator of the Okanagan CE-5 Working Group. That organization aims to make extra-terrestrial contact. Deborah is posted an ad about a skywatch in Nelson. Extra-terrestrial contact Lecture and skywatch, bring camp chair, wear warm clothes. May 26, 6:30-9pm Nelson Youth Centre. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Extraterrestrial contact in BC? In our latest installment of the Classifieds, we meet Deborah Warren. She's the coordinator of the Okanagan CE-5 Working Group. That organization aims to make extra-terrestrial contact. Deborah is posted an ad about a skywatch in Nelson. Extra-terrestrial contact Lecture and skywatch, bring camp chair, wear warm clothes. May 26, 6:30-9pm Nelson Youth Centre. 333 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120518_79667.mp3 We're shining the spotlight on another local musical act. Fort St. John duo Twin Peaks narrowly missed a shot to take part in CBC Radio 3's Tracks on Tracks project. But Naomi Shore and Lindsay Pratt are making a name for themslves. Lindsay spoke to Rebecca about the band's success. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio West Spotlight: Twin Peaks We're shining the spotlight on another local musical act. Fort St. John duo Twin Peaks narrowly missed a shot to take part in CBC Radio 3's Tracks on Tracks project. But Naomi Shore and Lindsay Pratt are making a name for themslves. Lindsay spoke to Rebecca about the band's success. 409 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120518_99534.mp3 Movie critic Katherine Monk joins Rebecca Zandbergen with her reviews of What to Expect when You're Expecting, and The Dictator. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Monk's Movies for May 18 Movie critic Katherine Monk joins Rebecca Zandbergen with her reviews of What to Expect when You're Expecting, and The Dictator. 434 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120518_28888.mp3 The first privately-owned rocket heads to space tomorrow. Night Sky Guy Andrew Fazekas joined Rebecca Zandbergen to explain. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Private Space Flight The first privately-owned rocket heads to space tomorrow. Night Sky Guy Andrew Fazekas joined Rebecca Zandbergen to explain. 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120517_25811.mp3 Canadian Living has just published a massive barbecue cookbook, called The Barbecue Collection. Rebecca spoke with editor Tina Anson Mine.She started by asking her how they came up with 552 pages of recipes. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Canadian Living's The Barbecue Collection Canadian Living has just published a massive barbecue cookbook, called The Barbecue Collection. Rebecca spoke with editor Tina Anson Mine.She started by asking her how they came up with 552 pages of recipes. 284 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120517_22630.mp3 Retired Ida Hedrick found a dumpster full of books discarded from a closing school in Merritt. Rebecca spoke to Robert Peacock, the Superintendent of the Nicola-Similkameen school district to find out more. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT When is it okay to throw a book out? Retired Ida Hedrick found a dumpster full of books discarded from a closing school in Merritt. Rebecca spoke to Robert Peacock, the Superintendent of the Nicola-Similkameen school district to find out more. 345 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120517_94981.mp3 The fight over rising tuition in Quebec is not letting up. Rebecca spoke with two people for their thoughts: Kallie Smith, president of the Northern Undergraduate Student Society at the UNBC, and Curtis Tse, executive chair of UBC Okanagan's Students' Union http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT BC Students weigh in on Quebec tuition battle The fight over rising tuition in Quebec is not letting up. Rebecca spoke with two people for their thoughts: Kallie Smith, president of the Northern Undergraduate Student Society at the UNBC, and Curtis Tse, executive chair of UBC Okanagan's Students' Union 464 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120516_41655.mp3 The City of Penticton held a party today to celebrate the Penticton Vees, who just won the national Junior A hockey championships. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with fan Derek Hurst. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Penticton Celebrates the Vees The City of Penticton held a party today to celebrate the Penticton Vees, who just won the national Junior A hockey championships. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with fan Derek Hurst. 359 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120516_83187.mp3 Your favourite local fruits might not be ready to harvest yet, but that doesn't mean it's too early to think about preserving them. Patricia Guest is a chef from Peachland, and a passionate preserver. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Early Preserving Your favourite local fruits might not be ready to harvest yet, but that doesn't mean it's too early to think about preserving them. Patricia Guest is a chef from Peachland, and a passionate preserver. 419 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120515_49176.mp3 Our outdoors guy Dave Quinn is back from Tanzania and already on another trip. This time he's packed up his family for a two week canoe trip through the Kootenays. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Canoe trip through the Kootenays Our outdoors guy Dave Quinn is back from Tanzania and already on another trip. This time he's packed up his family for a two week canoe trip through the Kootenays. 471 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120515_33865.mp3 This weekend, Rebecca spotted a lizard with a long blue tail, in East Kelowna. It's called a western skink. Elizabeth Vincer is studying these reptiles at Simon Fraser University and she gave Rebecca a little lesson on the nifty little creatures. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Western skink lesson This weekend, Rebecca spotted a lizard with a long blue tail, in East Kelowna. It's called a western skink. Elizabeth Vincer is studying these reptiles at Simon Fraser University and she gave Rebecca a little lesson on the nifty little creatures. 306 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120514_11586.mp3 Rebecca Zandbergen got updates on the Okanagan plane crash, from an eyewitness, our reporter Brady Strachan, and Bill Yearwood of the Transportation Safety Board. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Plane Crash Update Rebecca Zandbergen got updates on the Okanagan plane crash, from an eyewitness, our reporter Brady Strachan, and Bill Yearwood of the Transportation Safety Board. 697 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120514_91761.mp3 Radio West wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery dropped by to talk Vancouver Island Wines. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Vancouver Island Wines Radio West wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery dropped by to talk Vancouver Island Wines. 409 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120514_54203.mp3 The Penticton Vees are the Junior A Hockey National Champions. The team won a very close game last night against the Woodstock Slammers to take home the RBC Cup. Forward Joey Benik and goalie Michael Garteig talked to Rebecca from the Calgary airport on their way home. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Penticton Vees Capture Title The Penticton Vees are the Junior A Hockey National Champions. The team won a very close game last night against the Woodstock Slammers to take home the RBC Cup. Forward Joey Benik and goalie Michael Garteig talked to Rebecca from the Calgary airport on their way home. 344 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120511_80459.mp3 Kathryn Marlow speaks with Vees colour commentator Al Fromo ahead of Saturday's Royal Bank Cup semi-final. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Penticton Vees two wins away from a national championship Kathryn Marlow speaks with Vees colour commentator Al Fromo ahead of Saturday's Royal Bank Cup semi-final. 381 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120511_27464.mp3 Katherine Monk reviews Dark Shadows and Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Katherine Monk's Movie Reviews for May 11 Katherine Monk reviews Dark Shadows and Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. 432 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120510_12332.mp3 For would-be dog lovers, spring is often the time get that cute little puppy you've always wanted. For a few tips on how to bring a new four-legged friend into a home, Rebecca spoke with Kelowna dog trainer, Brad Pattison http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Raising a puppy For would-be dog lovers, spring is often the time get that cute little puppy you've always wanted. For a few tips on how to bring a new four-legged friend into a home, Rebecca spoke with Kelowna dog trainer, Brad Pattison 422 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120510_78899.mp3 Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with BC Teacher's Federation President Susan Lambert, about the latest in the teachers' labour dispute. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT BCTF President Susan Lambert Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with BC Teacher's Federation President Susan Lambert, about the latest in the teachers' labour dispute. 410 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120510_22867.mp3 19-year-old Jessi Wall delivered a baby five days ago, but she only discovered she was pregnant last week. She visited a walk-in clinic with back pain. That's when the doctor asked: Any chance you could be pregnant? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Woman delivers baby 7 days after learning she's pregnant 19-year-old Jessi Wall delivered a baby five days ago, but she only discovered she was pregnant last week. She visited a walk-in clinic with back pain. That's when the doctor asked: Any chance you could be pregnant? 405 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120509_46882.mp3 On today's Dish, we meet Kekuli Cafe owner, Sharon Bond. The restaurant's motto is simple: Don't panick, we have bannock! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Dish: Bannock On today's Dish, we meet Kekuli Cafe owner, Sharon Bond. The restaurant's motto is simple: Don't panick, we have bannock! 291 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120509_38147.mp3 Princeton residents are increasing their campaign against ER closures. Interior Health's Susan Brown told Rebecca Zandbergen that 24/7 coverage is a priority. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Interior Health responds to "Save Our Hospital" campaign Princeton residents are increasing their campaign against ER closures. Interior Health's Susan Brown told Rebecca Zandbergen that 24/7 coverage is a priority. 379 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120508_35143.mp3 The emergency room at Princeton General Hospital is closed regularly because of a staffing shortage. A group of residents has launched a campaign to change that. Rebecca spoke with resident Spencer Coyne. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Campaign to save Princeton's hospital The emergency room at Princeton General Hospital is closed regularly because of a staffing shortage. A group of residents has launched a campaign to change that. Rebecca spoke with resident Spencer Coyne. 319 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120508_60990.mp3 Today in the Classifieds, we meet Kelowna bride-to-be, Amy Stann. Here's her ad: Looking to rent or borrow church pews for outdoor wedding in June. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Classifieds: June Wedding Today in the Classifieds, we meet Kelowna bride-to-be, Amy Stann. Here's her ad: Looking to rent or borrow church pews for outdoor wedding in June. 279 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120507_20478.mp3 A new report written for the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs says the treaty process in BC needs to change. The First Nations Summit agrees. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with summit member Chief Doug White. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Fixing the treaty process A new report written for the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs says the treaty process in BC needs to change. The First Nations Summit agrees. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with summit member Chief Doug White. 278 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120507_24953.mp3 The Penticton Vees are making a run for The Royal Bank Cup in Saskatchewan this week. It's a national tournament, pitting five Junior A hockey teams against each other. Rebecca spoke with goaltender, Mike Garteig ahead of tomorrow's game. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Penticton Vees go for national title The Penticton Vees are making a run for The Royal Bank Cup in Saskatchewan this week. It's a national tournament, pitting five Junior A hockey teams against each other. Rebecca spoke with goaltender, Mike Garteig ahead of tomorrow's game. 381 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120504_24175.mp3 Some Enbridge investors are worried the company isn't consulting First Nations enough. Radio West's Kathryn Marlow spoke to company spokesman Todd Nogier about the concerns. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Enbridge responds to concerns over First Nations Consultation Some Enbridge investors are worried the company isn't consulting First Nations enough. Radio West's Kathryn Marlow spoke to company spokesman Todd Nogier about the concerns. 464 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120504_55567.mp3 Radio West movie reviewer, Katherine Monk reviews The Avengers and Darling Companion. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Katherine Monk's Movie Reviews for May 4 Radio West movie reviewer, Katherine Monk reviews The Avengers and Darling Companion. 420 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120503_48707.mp3 This weekend, the moon will come as close as it can to earth, making it appear to take up more of the sky. It's being called a supermoon. Rebecca chatted with Night Sky Guy Andrew Fazekas about the phenomenon. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Supermoon on Display This weekend, the moon will come as close as it can to earth, making it appear to take up more of the sky. It's being called a supermoon. Rebecca chatted with Night Sky Guy Andrew Fazekas about the phenomenon. 394 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120503_96506.mp3 An investment firm with shares in Enbridge wants the oil and gas firm to report on how it is getting consent from First Nations for the Northern Gateway project. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke to NEI Investment's Robert Walker. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Shareholders want Enbridge to work better with First Nations An investment firm with shares in Enbridge wants the oil and gas firm to report on how it is getting consent from First Nations for the Northern Gateway project. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke to NEI Investment's Robert Walker. 415 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120502_18974.mp3 Gardeners are already pulling up rhubarb, pea shoots and arugala this spring. It's the moment chefs have been waiting for all winter long. Jesse Croy is the head chef at Summerhill Winery, and joined Rebecca on Radio West. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Dish: Spring Cooking Gardeners are already pulling up rhubarb, pea shoots and arugala this spring. It's the moment chefs have been waiting for all winter long. Jesse Croy is the head chef at Summerhill Winery, and joined Rebecca on Radio West. 464 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120502_50126.mp3 Para-snowboarding will be a medal event for the first time, starting at the 2014 Paralympics. Rebecca spoke with Tyler Mosher, who has been lobbying for the sport to be added for a decade. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Snowboarding enters the Paralympics Para-snowboarding will be a medal event for the first time, starting at the 2014 Paralympics. Rebecca spoke with Tyler Mosher, who has been lobbying for the sport to be added for a decade. 331 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120502_98290.mp3 WorkSafe BC issued an update on its investigation into the Burns Lake sawmill explosion. Radio West host Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with WorkSafe's Roberta Ellis about that, and the Prince George fire. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT WorkSafe BC updates sawmill investigations WorkSafe BC issued an update on its investigation into the Burns Lake sawmill explosion. Radio West host Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with WorkSafe's Roberta Ellis about that, and the Prince George fire. 457 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120501_20267.mp3 Radio West's outdoor columnist Dave Quinn is in Tanzania, teaching tour guides as part of a development program. He joined Rebecca from Dar es Salaam to talk about it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Teaching Tour Guides in Tanzania Radio West's outdoor columnist Dave Quinn is in Tanzania, teaching tour guides as part of a development program. He joined Rebecca from Dar es Salaam to talk about it. 481 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120501_25951.mp3 In our latest Classifieds segment, we meet Trish Johnson. She's selling the piano she's owned for more than 30 years. In fact, she's already sold it, and turns out, it was very difficult to give up. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Classifieds: Piano for Sale In our latest Classifieds segment, we meet Trish Johnson. She's selling the piano she's owned for more than 30 years. In fact, she's already sold it, and turns out, it was very difficult to give up. 300 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120501_36766.mp3 A new report says seniors are over medicated, and all the drugs do more harm than good. Rebecca got the details from house doctor Brian Goldman. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Brian Goldman on seniors' medication A new report says seniors are over medicated, and all the drugs do more harm than good. Rebecca got the details from house doctor Brian Goldman. 468 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120430_21248.mp3 If you're chomping at the bit to try the new spring wine releases, you're in luck. The Spring Okanagan Wine Festival is just days away. Rebecca welcomed wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery into studio with a few tips on how best to taste your way through all those new releases. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Spring wine releases If you're chomping at the bit to try the new spring wine releases, you're in luck. The Spring Okanagan Wine Festival is just days away. Rebecca welcomed wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery into studio with a few tips on how best to taste your way through all those new releases. 478 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120430_95334.mp3 Last week, Revestoke's Bruno Long ran into a cougar on Boulder Mountain. Long is a photographer, and also heads up a local mountain biking committee. Bruno was out working on some trails when he saw the cat. Rebecca talked to Bruno about what happened next. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Man faces cougar on Boulder Mountain Last week, Revestoke's Bruno Long ran into a cougar on Boulder Mountain. Long is a photographer, and also heads up a local mountain biking committee. Bruno was out working on some trails when he saw the cat. Rebecca talked to Bruno about what happened next. 370 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120427_70840.mp3 Radio West movie reviewer, Katherine Monk reviews looks at Pirates Band of Misfits and Five Year Engagement. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Katherine Monk's Movie Review Radio West movie reviewer, Katherine Monk reviews looks at Pirates Band of Misfits and Five Year Engagement. 362 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120427_58425.mp3 Vernon Hospital.jpg The BC government says it is making plans to add beds to Polson Tower at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Rebecca spoke with Allan Sinclair. He's the Vice President of Acute Services for the Interior Health Authority. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT More beds at Vernon hospital Vernon Hospital.jpg The BC government says it is making plans to add beds to Polson Tower at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Rebecca spoke with Allan Sinclair. He's the Vice President of Acute Services for the Interior Health Authority. 252 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120426_54365.mp3 Steve Zika is the CEO of Hampton Affiliates, the company that owns the now destroyed Babine Forest Products Mill. Greg Stewart is president of Sinclar Group, which owns the Lakeland Mill. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Sawmill Owners Respond Steve Zika is the CEO of Hampton Affiliates, the company that owns the now destroyed Babine Forest Products Mill. Greg Stewart is president of Sinclar Group, which owns the Lakeland Mill. 637 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120426_70905.mp3 A mother from Trail has just released a new cookbook, called Cooking on the Road. Valerie Pitman has two teenagers, and they weren't eating right. Mitch and Tommy are athletes and are on the road a lot, and are often cooking for themselves. Rebecca talked to Valerie about how she decided to help. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Cooking on the Road A mother from Trail has just released a new cookbook, called Cooking on the Road. Valerie Pitman has two teenagers, and they weren't eating right. Mitch and Tommy are athletes and are on the road a lot, and are often cooking for themselves. Rebecca talked to Valerie about how she decided to help. 308 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120425_32243.mp3 Frankie Erickson worked at the Burns Lake sawmill, before it was destroyed by fire in January. He talked to Rebecca Zandbergen about concerns about mill safety, after the Prince George fire. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Former Burns Lake mill employee looks back after Prince George fire Frankie Erickson worked at the Burns Lake sawmill, before it was destroyed by fire in January. He talked to Rebecca Zandbergen about concerns about mill safety, after the Prince George fire. 373 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120425_38043.mp3 Worksafe BC met with government and industry officials after the Lakeland Mill explosion in Prince George. Radio West's Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with WorkSafe BC's Roberta Ellis about next steps. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT WorkSafe BC on sawmill safety Worksafe BC met with government and industry officials after the Lakeland Mill explosion in Prince George. Radio West's Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with WorkSafe BC's Roberta Ellis about next steps. 412 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120425_99672.mp3 Floodwaters are rising in Kimberley.The city is distributing sandbags and an evacuation alert has been orderd. Rebecca spoke with Mayor Ron McRae. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Flooding in Kimberley Floodwaters are rising in Kimberley.The city is distributing sandbags and an evacuation alert has been orderd. Rebecca spoke with Mayor Ron McRae. 309 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120425_21306.mp3 If you think you're still weeks, maybe even months away from fresh produce, think again! Today on the Dish, we're eating locally and we're eating fresh leafy greens: arugala, spinach and sprouts. Rebecca spoke to Curtis, Stone, the man behind Green City Acres. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Dish: Early Greens If you think you're still weeks, maybe even months away from fresh produce, think again! Today on the Dish, we're eating locally and we're eating fresh leafy greens: arugala, spinach and sprouts. Rebecca spoke to Curtis, Stone, the man behind Green City Acres. 431 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120424_39331.mp3 WorkSafe BC has ordered inspections at all B.C. sawmills after two explosions in four months- in Burns Lake and Prince George. Industrial hygienist Neil McManus says sawdust poses a real risk. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Dust Risk in Sawmills WorkSafe BC has ordered inspections at all B.C. sawmills after two explosions in four months- in Burns Lake and Prince George. Industrial hygienist Neil McManus says sawdust poses a real risk. 361 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120423_61164.mp3 Bestselling author, former CBC Radio host and humourist, Author Black joined Rebecca to talk about his new book, Looking Blackward. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Looking Blackward Bestselling author, former CBC Radio host and humourist, Author Black joined Rebecca to talk about his new book, Looking Blackward. 320 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120423_45622.mp3 One of the hardest jobs many of us will take on in our lifetimes is caring for loved ones. Balancing that work, with our own health and busy lives can be a real challenge. Radio West's NYNO (Not Young Not Old) columnist Star Weiss joined Rebecca to discuss the issue. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Balancing life as a family caregiver One of the hardest jobs many of us will take on in our lifetimes is caring for loved ones. Balancing that work, with our own health and busy lives can be a real challenge. Radio West's NYNO (Not Young Not Old) columnist Star Weiss joined Rebecca to discuss the issue. 374 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120420_76979.mp3 Movie reviewer, Katherine Monk looks at two movies: Chimpanzee and Hard Core Logo 2. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Movie Reviews with Katherine Monk Movie reviewer, Katherine Monk looks at two movies: Chimpanzee and Hard Core Logo 2. 421 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120420_95172.mp3 Farmers' markets are opening up, the sun is warming up the soil, and in backyards across the interior, green stems are poking through the dirt. Rebecca went on a tour with one rookie gardener to see how things are going. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Spring Gardening Column Farmers' markets are opening up, the sun is warming up the soil, and in backyards across the interior, green stems are poking through the dirt. Rebecca went on a tour with one rookie gardener to see how things are going. 348 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120419_79610.mp3 Researchers are trying to understand why some movie quotes are so memorable, while others fade to black. And they're hoping their study will help movie producers, advertisers and even politicians craft lines with staying power. Our science guy, Michael Bharwaj explains. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT What makes some quotes so memorable? Researchers are trying to understand why some movie quotes are so memorable, while others fade to black. And they're hoping their study will help movie producers, advertisers and even politicians craft lines with staying power. Our science guy, Michael Bharwaj explains. 348 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120419_34420.mp3 Jeannie Marshall moved to Italy expecting all fresh food, all the time. Instead, what she found was prepared and packaged. It's the subject of her new book: "Outside the Box: Why Our Children Need Real Food, Not Food Products." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Too much prepared food in Italy? Jeannie Marshall moved to Italy expecting all fresh food, all the time. Instead, what she found was prepared and packaged. It's the subject of her new book: "Outside the Box: Why Our Children Need Real Food, Not Food Products." 403 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120418_81511.mp3 We're boiling it down to three simple ingredients on today's installment of The Dish: garlic, lemon juice and olive Oil. Betty Cherkoui runs her own catering company, called Lebanese Cuisine. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Dish: Lebanese Cuisine We're boiling it down to three simple ingredients on today's installment of The Dish: garlic, lemon juice and olive Oil. Betty Cherkoui runs her own catering company, called Lebanese Cuisine. 447 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120418_23511.mp3 Our business columnist Donna Guzik tells Rebecca how to do your taxes so you won't get audited. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT How to avoid being audited Our business columnist Donna Guzik tells Rebecca how to do your taxes so you won't get audited. 400 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120418_52997.mp3 Rebecca spoke with Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver about changes to environmental assessment, and what they will mean for the Northern Gateway review. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver Rebecca spoke with Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver about changes to environmental assessment, and what they will mean for the Northern Gateway review. 586 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120417_49670.mp3 Spring means you can have winter in the mountains, and summer down below. Our outdoor guy Dave Quinn tells Rebecca how to make the most of the season (hint: it involves using your skis, bike, and golf clubs all in one day). http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The wonder of multi-sport days Spring means you can have winter in the mountains, and summer down below. Our outdoor guy Dave Quinn tells Rebecca how to make the most of the season (hint: it involves using your skis, bike, and golf clubs all in one day). 378 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120417_41527.mp3 In our latest installment of the Classifieds, we meet Nick Gorthius. He believes his dog, Snoopy was stolen. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Classifieds: Snoopy In our latest installment of the Classifieds, we meet Nick Gorthius. He believes his dog, Snoopy was stolen. 373 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120416_17647.mp3 As it heats up, some of you will soon be heading out on wine tours. But, where to start? Our BC wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery helped us navigate through all the literature. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Wine touring guides with Jeannette Montgomery As it heats up, some of you will soon be heading out on wine tours. But, where to start? Our BC wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery helped us navigate through all the literature. 392 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120416_91825.mp3 So far, this year's NHL playoffs have been full of fighting and penalties. Rebecca asked hockey writer Adam Proteau all about it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The NHL's violent playoffs So far, this year's NHL playoffs have been full of fighting and penalties. Rebecca asked hockey writer Adam Proteau all about it. 442 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120413_44970.mp3 Rebecca caught up with the Radio West book panel to talk about The Hunger Games and dystopian fiction. The panellists are: Sarah Klassen (Mosaic Books in Kelowna), Anne DeGrace (Nelson Public Library) and Jim Brinkman (Books & Company in Prince George). http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Book Panel: Dystopian Fiction Rebecca caught up with the Radio West book panel to talk about The Hunger Games and dystopian fiction. The panellists are: Sarah Klassen (Mosaic Books in Kelowna), Anne DeGrace (Nelson Public Library) and Jim Brinkman (Books & Company in Prince George). 612 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120413_48037.mp3 Our film reviewer Katherine Monk looked at Bully and Cabin in the Woods this week. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Movie Review with Katherine Monk Our film reviewer Katherine Monk looked at Bully and Cabin in the Woods this week. 441 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120412_63264.mp3 The BC Civil Liberties Association is setting up shop in Prince George. The organization opened its first satellite office today, to represent northern BC. Rebecca spoke with Heather Elliot, one of the volunteers behind the new office. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Prince George gets BCCLA office The BC Civil Liberties Association is setting up shop in Prince George. The organization opened its first satellite office today, to represent northern BC. Rebecca spoke with Heather Elliot, one of the volunteers behind the new office. 272 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120412_52762.mp3 The provincial government unveiled its strategy for the forest sector today. It's a sort of mission statement for BC's lumber industry. Rebecca spoke with Steve Thomson, Minister of Lands and Natural Resource Operations. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT BC's Forest Strategy The provincial government unveiled its strategy for the forest sector today. It's a sort of mission statement for BC's lumber industry. Rebecca spoke with Steve Thomson, Minister of Lands and Natural Resource Operations. 448 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120411_35820.mp3 Rebecca spoke with author Karen Le Billon about her book "French Kids Eat Everything." Karen shared tips on how to get your kids to eat everything too. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT French Kids Eat Everything Rebecca spoke with author Karen Le Billon about her book "French Kids Eat Everything." Karen shared tips on how to get your kids to eat everything too. 368 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120411_97612.mp3 Rebecca asked our business columnist, Donna Guzik, how to get ready for when interest rates inevitably go up. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT How to prepare for rising interest rates Rebecca asked our business columnist, Donna Guzik, how to get ready for when interest rates inevitably go up. 425 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120411_19347.mp3 There's no question: smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. But did you know exposure to radon is the second leading cause? Now, a UBC professor wants to look more closely at the effects the radioactive gas is having on two BC interior communities: Castlegar and Barriere. Rebecca spoke with Carolyn Gotay. She's the Canadian Cancer Society Chair in Cancer Primary Prevention at UBC. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radon in Castlegar and Barriere There's no question: smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. But did you know exposure to radon is the second leading cause? Now, a UBC professor wants to look more closely at the effects the radioactive gas is having on two BC interior communities: Castlegar and Barriere. Rebecca spoke with Carolyn Gotay. She's the Canadian Cancer Society Chair in Cancer Primary Prevention at UBC. 336 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120411_26773.mp3 On today's Dish we headed down to Kelowna's farmers' market. Vendors are slowly making their way back to their outdoor location on Springfield Road. Rebecca met two of them: Penticton's Mark Mudahy of Mr. Mark's Caribbean Food and Kaye Chisolm of Brainy Bee Honey in Kelowna. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Dish: Kelowna Farmers' Market On today's Dish we headed down to Kelowna's farmers' market. Vendors are slowly making their way back to their outdoor location on Springfield Road. Rebecca met two of them: Penticton's Mark Mudahy of Mr. Mark's Caribbean Food and Kaye Chisolm of Brainy Bee Honey in Kelowna. 366 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120410_14826.mp3 The annual One Book One Kootenay contest is underway. It's put on by the Kootenay Library Federation, and Nelson librarian Anne DeGrace is on the line to tell us about it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT One Book One Kootenay The annual One Book One Kootenay contest is underway. It's put on by the Kootenay Library Federation, and Nelson librarian Anne DeGrace is on the line to tell us about it. 316 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120410_56393.mp3 Our not-young-not-old columnist Star Weiss joined Rebecca to look at the different interpretations of the word "elder," and how she thinks there's a lot to learn from Aboriginal society. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT What does the word "elder" mean to you? Our not-young-not-old columnist Star Weiss joined Rebecca to look at the different interpretations of the word "elder," and how she thinks there's a lot to learn from Aboriginal society. 457 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120405_60059.mp3 Our film reviewer Katherine Monk dropped with a look at two movies: The Moth Diaries and The Raid: Redemption. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Katherine Monk's Review Our film reviewer Katherine Monk dropped with a look at two movies: The Moth Diaries and The Raid: Redemption. 403 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120405_22774.mp3 New research says there could be many more moons than we thought. Rebecca got the details from Andrew Fazekas, a.k.a. The Night Sky Guy. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Night Sky guy on Mini-Moons New research says there could be many more moons than we thought. Rebecca got the details from Andrew Fazekas, a.k.a. The Night Sky Guy. 418 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120405_44874.mp3 Rebecca got tips on Spanish tapas from cooking instructor Elana Westers. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Dish: Spanish Tapas Rebecca got tips on Spanish tapas from cooking instructor Elana Westers. 309 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120404_42045.mp3 Rebecca asked Mick Jones, Prince George's Streets Operation Supervisor, about his city's roads- and why the city's residents say they're so bad. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Maintaining Prince George's roads Rebecca asked Mick Jones, Prince George's Streets Operation Supervisor, about his city's roads- and why the city's residents say they're so bad. 328 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120404_40327.mp3 We asked you which roads are the worst in B.C., and Prince George residents spoke up! Kathryn Marlow shared your emails with Rebecca. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Prince George's bad roads We asked you which roads are the worst in B.C., and Prince George residents spoke up! Kathryn Marlow shared your emails with Rebecca. 126 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120404_94009.mp3 April 5th is an historic day for the gay and lesbian community in Kamloops. It will hold its first ever pride parade. The event is organized by the Thompson Rivers University Pride club. Rebecca spoke to organizer Katelyn Scorer. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Kamloops' first pride parade April 5th is an historic day for the gay and lesbian community in Kamloops. It will hold its first ever pride parade. The event is organized by the Thompson Rivers University Pride club. Rebecca spoke to organizer Katelyn Scorer. 296 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120403_48280.mp3 We're coming to a long weekend, and many of us are making plans for a get-away. Maybe you're heading to the nearest big city, or maybe you're heading to the nearest ski resort, for one last turn on the hills. Easter weekend marks closing weekend for many ski resorts. Rebecca spoke to outdoor columnist Dave Quinn. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ski season winds down We're coming to a long weekend, and many of us are making plans for a get-away. Maybe you're heading to the nearest big city, or maybe you're heading to the nearest ski resort, for one last turn on the hills. Easter weekend marks closing weekend for many ski resorts. Rebecca spoke to outdoor columnist Dave Quinn. 395 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120403_47697.mp3 The Northern Gateway hearings got underway in Bella Bella today, after a cancellation yesterday. Rebecca spoke with Heiltsuk Nation Chief Councillor Marilyn Slett, who was there. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Heiltsuk Nation at Northern Gateway hearings The Northern Gateway hearings got underway in Bella Bella today, after a cancellation yesterday. Rebecca spoke with Heiltsuk Nation Chief Councillor Marilyn Slett, who was there. 303 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120402_91515.mp3 Our wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery tells Rebecca about wine from the Similkameen. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Wine from the Similkameen Our wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery tells Rebecca about wine from the Similkameen. 393 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120402_28530.mp3 After that conversation with MP Charlie Angus, we wanted to hear what other politicians thought of Twitter. Rebecca had a conversation with Nathan Cullen, the NDP MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley. She also got Bob Simpson on the line. He is BC's Independent MLA for Cariboo North. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Politicians on Twitter After that conversation with MP Charlie Angus, we wanted to hear what other politicians thought of Twitter. Rebecca had a conversation with Nathan Cullen, the NDP MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley. She also got Bob Simpson on the line. He is BC's Independent MLA for Cariboo North. 517 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120402_89993.mp3 These days constituents are interacting with politicians more directly than ever before. Twitter has opened up the lines of direct and often immediate communication. But one member of Parliament is calling it quits on Twitter. Last night, Timmins-James Bay NDP MP Charlie Angus sent his final tweet. He wrote about that decision in the Huffington Post. Here's Rebecca's conversation with Charlie Angus. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Charlie Angus These days constituents are interacting with politicians more directly than ever before. Twitter has opened up the lines of direct and often immediate communication. But one member of Parliament is calling it quits on Twitter. Last night, Timmins-James Bay NDP MP Charlie Angus sent his final tweet. He wrote about that decision in the Huffington Post. Here's Rebecca's conversation with Charlie Angus. 486 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120330_92066.mp3 Radio West movie critic Katherine Monk joins Rebecca with her weekly movie reviews. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Monk's Movies: "Mirror Mirror" and "Wrath of the Titans" Radio West movie critic Katherine Monk joins Rebecca with her weekly movie reviews. 317 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120330_19417.mp3 Rebecca caught up with Nelson banjo player Craig North to talk about how the late Earl Scruggs influenced his music and his passion for the banjo. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Nelson Musician Honours Memory of Earl Scruggs Rebecca caught up with Nelson banjo player Craig North to talk about how the late Earl Scruggs influenced his music and his passion for the banjo. 373 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120330_22131.mp3 It certainly is spring. The earthworms are stretched out along the pavement, the sky is heavy with rain, and gardeners are busy, on their hands in knees in the thawing soil. We're going to track two of those gardeners in the months to come. One novice green thumb, and one experienced. Today, we meet Linda Edser. She's the president of the Kelowna Garden Club, and a proud backyard gardener in West Kelowna. Rebecca stopped by her home earlier this week for a tour. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Spring Gardening It certainly is spring. The earthworms are stretched out along the pavement, the sky is heavy with rain, and gardeners are busy, on their hands in knees in the thawing soil. We're going to track two of those gardeners in the months to come. One novice green thumb, and one experienced. Today, we meet Linda Edser. She's the president of the Kelowna Garden Club, and a proud backyard gardener in West Kelowna. Rebecca stopped by her home earlier this week for a tour. 324 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120329_76690.mp3 Political scientist Hamish Telford talks to Rebecca about the politics behind the federal budget. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Federal Budget Analysis Political scientist Hamish Telford talks to Rebecca about the politics behind the federal budget. 342 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120329_85151.mp3 Were today's budget cuts were too deep or too modest? For their takes, we've brought together two experts with very different views on what's best for the Canadian economy. Niels Veldhuis is a Senior economist with the Fraser Institute. Marjorie Cohen is a political economist at SFU, and a co-founder of the Centre for Policy Alternatives. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Budget Debate Were today's budget cuts were too deep or too modest? For their takes, we've brought together two experts with very different views on what's best for the Canadian economy. Niels Veldhuis is a Senior economist with the Fraser Institute. Marjorie Cohen is a political economist at SFU, and a co-founder of the Centre for Policy Alternatives. 426 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120328_63494.mp3 On our latest edition of The Dish, we delve into the world of Indian cuisine. Meena Cleland teaches Indian cooking classes in her home and at the Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna. She joined Rebecca in studio for a quick lesson. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Dish: Indian Cuisine On our latest edition of The Dish, we delve into the world of Indian cuisine. Meena Cleland teaches Indian cooking classes in her home and at the Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna. She joined Rebecca in studio for a quick lesson. 359 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120328_96432.mp3 Freelancer Bill Metcalfe of Nelson tells us about the Kootenay Carshare Co-Op, which with 22 cars is a growing success. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Kootenay Carshare Co-Op Freelancer Bill Metcalfe of Nelson tells us about the Kootenay Carshare Co-Op, which with 22 cars is a growing success. 403 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120327_81951.mp3 Dr. Mark Tremblay says toddlers are too sedentary. Rebecca asks him about new physical activity guidelines for 0 to 4 year-olds. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Make your toddler move! Dr. Mark Tremblay says toddlers are too sedentary. Rebecca asks him about new physical activity guidelines for 0 to 4 year-olds. 377 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120327_61206.mp3 In our latest installment of The Classifieds, we meet Kelowna's Jasmine Beyer. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Classifieds: Feather entrepreneur In our latest installment of The Classifieds, we meet Kelowna's Jasmine Beyer. 256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120326_46144.mp3 Abbotsford-South MLA John van Dongen resigned from the BC Liberal Party this afternoon. He also announced he's joining the BC Conservatives. Rebecca spoke with John van Dongen about his decision. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Liberal MLA leaves party for Conservatives Abbotsford-South MLA John van Dongen resigned from the BC Liberal Party this afternoon. He also announced he's joining the BC Conservatives. Rebecca spoke with John van Dongen about his decision. 467 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120326_38544.mp3 Polticial columnist Les Leyne tells Rebecca about John van Dongen's resignation from the BC Liberals. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Les Leyne on John van Dongen Polticial columnist Les Leyne tells Rebecca about John van Dongen's resignation from the BC Liberals. 382 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120326_21127.mp3 A local astronomer has been given quite an honour. Ken Tapping studies the sun at the Dominion Radio Astrophysics Observatory near Penticton. Rebecca asked him about this very special tribute. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Asteroid named after Penticton Astronomer A local astronomer has been given quite an honour. Ken Tapping studies the sun at the Dominion Radio Astrophysics Observatory near Penticton. Rebecca asked him about this very special tribute. 304 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120322_97547.mp3 Whether you're peeling a potato or chopping up lettuce for a salad, you'd probably like to think you live in a world where plants don't do much but grow roots and produce seeds. But you'd be wrong. It turns out plants are a lot like us: they can sniff out food, nurture their young, wage war and even communicate. This exciting new area of botany is the subject of a new The Nature of Things documentary called Smarty Plants. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Smarty Plants Whether you're peeling a potato or chopping up lettuce for a salad, you'd probably like to think you live in a world where plants don't do much but grow roots and produce seeds. But you'd be wrong. It turns out plants are a lot like us: they can sniff out food, nurture their young, wage war and even communicate. This exciting new area of botany is the subject of a new The Nature of Things documentary called Smarty Plants. 400 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120321_81201.mp3 On this week's installment of the dish, we learn about a popular food mainstay in Kelowna: Illichmann's. Rebecca sat down with Judith Illichmann to find out why the shop is so popular. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Dish: Cured Meat On this week's installment of the dish, we learn about a popular food mainstay in Kelowna: Illichmann's. Rebecca sat down with Judith Illichmann to find out why the shop is so popular. 412 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120321_78117.mp3 A new record shop opened up in downtown Kelowna today. But it's not all vinyl; at Milk Crate Records, you can enjoy a slice of pie while you listen to your favourite album. Rebecca stopped by the store before the doors opened and met up with the owner. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT New record shop opens in Kelowna A new record shop opened up in downtown Kelowna today. But it's not all vinyl; at Milk Crate Records, you can enjoy a slice of pie while you listen to your favourite album. Rebecca stopped by the store before the doors opened and met up with the owner. 292 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120320_45440.mp3 Today is the first day of spring, but that doesn't mean it's too late to talk about skiing. Our outdoor columnist Dave Quinn spoke to Rebecca about the lesser-known activity of ski-touring. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ski Touring in BC Today is the first day of spring, but that doesn't mean it's too late to talk about skiing. Our outdoor columnist Dave Quinn spoke to Rebecca about the lesser-known activity of ski-touring. 385 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120320_80978.mp3 Canadian Indie music darlings, Yukon Blonde released their third full-length album today. It's called Tiger Talk. The band, fresh off a tour through Australia and Europe just returned home from South by Southwest in Austin, Texas. Now, they're about to kick off their Canadian tour. Rebecca spoke to band frontman, Jeff Innes http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Yukon Blonde releases new album Canadian Indie music darlings, Yukon Blonde released their third full-length album today. It's called Tiger Talk. The band, fresh off a tour through Australia and Europe just returned home from South by Southwest in Austin, Texas. Now, they're about to kick off their Canadian tour. Rebecca spoke to band frontman, Jeff Innes 373 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120320_82951.mp3 The provincial government has approved the Jumbo Glacier Resort plan. Rebecca spoke to Kootenay residents on both sides of the debate. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Reaction to Jumbo Resort approval The provincial government has approved the Jumbo Glacier Resort plan. Rebecca spoke to Kootenay residents on both sides of the debate. 606 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120319_89231.mp3 Over the last few weeks we've learned about sparkling wine, ice wine - even rosé. And in all of it, there's a common thread: the very challenging pinot noir grape. Even so, one of Burgundy's main players is finding a home in our desert landscape. Jeannette Montgomery is a wine writer, works at Poplar Grove Winery, and is our Radio West columnist. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT BC's Pinot Noir Over the last few weeks we've learned about sparkling wine, ice wine - even rosé. And in all of it, there's a common thread: the very challenging pinot noir grape. Even so, one of Burgundy's main players is finding a home in our desert landscape. Jeannette Montgomery is a wine writer, works at Poplar Grove Winery, and is our Radio West columnist. 513 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120319_12136.mp3 Rebecca spoke with author Liz Primeau about her new book, "In Pursuit of Garlic: An Intimate Look at the Divinely Odorous Bulb." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT All about garlic Rebecca spoke with author Liz Primeau about her new book, "In Pursuit of Garlic: An Intimate Look at the Divinely Odorous Bulb." 440 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120319_25782.mp3 A real estate agent and a marketing professional are the proud new owners of Nelson's only walk-in clinic. The husband and wife duo bought the clinic about a month ago. Paul Lamoureux and Peggy Aitken get the keys on April 1st. First order of business? Recruit two full time doctors. Rebecca spoke with Peggy about the clinic. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Nelson couple buys popular walk-in clinic A real estate agent and a marketing professional are the proud new owners of Nelson's only walk-in clinic. The husband and wife duo bought the clinic about a month ago. Paul Lamoureux and Peggy Aitken get the keys on April 1st. First order of business? Recruit two full time doctors. Rebecca spoke with Peggy about the clinic. 386 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120316_74814.mp3 Rebecca chats with movie reviewer Katherine Monk about this weekends flicks. On deck are Jeff, Who Lives at Home and Undefeated. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Movie Review with Katherine Monk Rebecca chats with movie reviewer Katherine Monk about this weekends flicks. On deck are Jeff, Who Lives at Home and Undefeated. 360 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120316_76815.mp3 Few who saw spoken word artist, Shane Koyczan perform at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, will forget him. He wowed the thousands seated in the audience with his warm and witty lyricism. And he's been busy since then. He's set to realease a new album with his band Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long tonight in Penticton. And, he's also about to release his third book -- it's called Our Deathbeds Will Be Thirsty. Rebecca spoke with Shane to get the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Spoken Word Artist Shane Koyczan Few who saw spoken word artist, Shane Koyczan perform at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, will forget him. He wowed the thousands seated in the audience with his warm and witty lyricism. And he's been busy since then. He's set to realease a new album with his band Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long tonight in Penticton. And, he's also about to release his third book -- it's called Our Deathbeds Will Be Thirsty. Rebecca spoke with Shane to get the details. 433 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120315_80734.mp3 The Conservative government is making good on an election promise to crack down on elder abuse. This morning, Justice Minister Rob Nicholson announced new legislation to protect Canadian seniors. Martha Jane Lewis is a lawyer and the Executive Director of the BC Centre for Elder Advocay Support. She spoke with Rebecca about the new legislation. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ottawa introduces new legislation on elder abuse The Conservative government is making good on an election promise to crack down on elder abuse. This morning, Justice Minister Rob Nicholson announced new legislation to protect Canadian seniors. Martha Jane Lewis is a lawyer and the Executive Director of the BC Centre for Elder Advocay Support. She spoke with Rebecca about the new legislation. 311 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120314_32819.mp3 After 90 years, the old school in Fernie had seen better days. But that didn't matter to people in town. They still wanted to save it. And they did. Rebecca spoke with Simon Howse. He's the general manager and owner of Parastone Development. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Old Fernie school gets a facelift After 90 years, the old school in Fernie had seen better days. But that didn't matter to people in town. They still wanted to save it. And they did. Rebecca spoke with Simon Howse. He's the general manager and owner of Parastone Development. 319 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120314_65917.mp3 On today's installment of The Dish, we get the basics on swiss cheese. Rebecca spoke with David Scwab of Kelowna's Mediterranean Market. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Dish: Swiss Cheese On today's installment of The Dish, we get the basics on swiss cheese. Rebecca spoke with David Scwab of Kelowna's Mediterranean Market. 412 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120313_79523.mp3 On today's installment of The Classifieds, we meet Candie Cumberland. We found her ad in Nelson's Pennywise: Expanding Family seeks returns to the land to homestead and farm. Looking for arable land to share, rent to own, or passed on. Off grid/remote ideal. Candie/Alex. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Classifieds: a dream to live off the grid On today's installment of The Classifieds, we meet Candie Cumberland. We found her ad in Nelson's Pennywise: Expanding Family seeks returns to the land to homestead and farm. Looking for arable land to share, rent to own, or passed on. Off grid/remote ideal. Candie/Alex. 312 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120313_32702.mp3 Last year, the government offered land to the Westbank First Nation in exchange for reserve lands, which were used for a new interchange along highway 97. But now, the province says land at the Rose Valley Watershed, the Central Okanagan Regional District Park, and land near gravel reserves, is no longer on offer to the First Nation. MLA Ben Stewart joined Rebecca to explain. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Land off the table in West Kelowna land swap Last year, the government offered land to the Westbank First Nation in exchange for reserve lands, which were used for a new interchange along highway 97. But now, the province says land at the Rose Valley Watershed, the Central Okanagan Regional District Park, and land near gravel reserves, is no longer on offer to the First Nation. MLA Ben Stewart joined Rebecca to explain. 222 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120313_15815.mp3 Basketball fever has hit BC. The boys Triple A Championship got underway today in Langley. Four BC interior teams are at that tournament. But last weekend, it was the girls turn. The South Kamloops Titans walked away with the Triple A Girls Basketball championship. Rebecca spoke with Ken Olynyk is the coach of that team. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT South Kamloops Titans win title Basketball fever has hit BC. The boys Triple A Championship got underway today in Langley. Four BC interior teams are at that tournament. But last weekend, it was the girls turn. The South Kamloops Titans walked away with the Triple A Girls Basketball championship. Rebecca spoke with Ken Olynyk is the coach of that team. 297 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120312_51845.mp3 The controversy around deer culls is not going away. Cranbrook and Kimberely have both culled deer in recent months. Invermere is in the middle of its cull. But the protests there have become so confrontational that the RCMP has recommended charges of mischief and disturbing the peace. Biologist Jeff Morgan is the province's lead on urban deer, and explained how deer became such a problem. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT BC's Deer Problem The controversy around deer culls is not going away. Cranbrook and Kimberely have both culled deer in recent months. Invermere is in the middle of its cull. But the protests there have become so confrontational that the RCMP has recommended charges of mischief and disturbing the peace. Biologist Jeff Morgan is the province's lead on urban deer, and explained how deer became such a problem. 468 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120312_82353.mp3 The Missing Women Inquiry will adjourn for three weeks, to find a new lawyer to represent First Nations. Rebecca spoke with the original lawyer, Robyn Gervais. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Missing Women Inquiry adjourned The Missing Women Inquiry will adjourn for three weeks, to find a new lawyer to represent First Nations. Rebecca spoke with the original lawyer, Robyn Gervais. 452 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120312_20142.mp3 Our not-young-not-old columnist Star Weiss tells Rebecca what she learned about power of attorney, incapacity planning, and more, while updating her will. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Wills and other legal matters Our not-young-not-old columnist Star Weiss tells Rebecca what she learned about power of attorney, incapacity planning, and more, while updating her will. 316 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120309_77447.mp3 This week our movie review, Katherine Monk took a closer look at John Carter and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Katherine Monk's Movie Review This week our movie review, Katherine Monk took a closer look at John Carter and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. 413 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120309_25337.mp3 The University of Northern British Columbia is asking its students for help. Student Cameron Bell is on the Green Day Committe at UNBC and is helping to organize a contest on campus. He explained to Rebecca what the contest is all about. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT UNBC's Green Contest The University of Northern British Columbia is asking its students for help. Student Cameron Bell is on the Green Day Committe at UNBC and is helping to organize a contest on campus. He explained to Rebecca what the contest is all about. 279 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120308_39275.mp3 Ottawa has asked the Canadian Industrial Relations Board to investigate Air Canada's dispute with its various unions, a move that will buy some time to hammer out a deal and avoid a work stoppage threatened for midnight Sunday. The airline had planned to lock-out pilots on Monday, and the union representing the airline's mechanics, baggage handlers and cargo agents said they would walk off the job this weekend. Rebecca spoke with Brad Davies about what all this means for you. Davies is with Virtually There Travel. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Air Canada Labour Troubles Ottawa has asked the Canadian Industrial Relations Board to investigate Air Canada's dispute with its various unions, a move that will buy some time to hammer out a deal and avoid a work stoppage threatened for midnight Sunday. The airline had planned to lock-out pilots on Monday, and the union representing the airline's mechanics, baggage handlers and cargo agents said they would walk off the job this weekend. Rebecca spoke with Brad Davies about what all this means for you. Davies is with Virtually There Travel. 396 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120308_85112.mp3 Indepedent MLA Bob Simpson (Cariboo North) says Bill 22 is not the right solution to the teachers' labour dispute. Rebecca asked him what he thinks the best answer is. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT MLA Bob Simpson on Bill 22 Indepedent MLA Bob Simpson (Cariboo North) says Bill 22 is not the right solution to the teachers' labour dispute. Rebecca asked him what he thinks the best answer is. 346 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120308_50933.mp3 The West Kootenay Women's Association is launching a digital archive. Rebecca spoke with project manager Marcia Braundy about the archive, and international women's day. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT The history of feminism in the Kootenays The West Kootenay Women's Association is launching a digital archive. Rebecca spoke with project manager Marcia Braundy about the archive, and international women's day. 446 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120307_44621.mp3 On today's installment of the Dish, we're cozying up with a hearty bowl of soup. Yes, comfort food will get us through these last weeks of winter. Rebecca spoke with Crystal Dougan and Steve MacDonald. They own the Little Hobo Soup and Sandwich Shop in downtown Kelowna. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Comfort food on The Dish On today's installment of the Dish, we're cozying up with a hearty bowl of soup. Yes, comfort food will get us through these last weeks of winter. Rebecca spoke with Crystal Dougan and Steve MacDonald. They own the Little Hobo Soup and Sandwich Shop in downtown Kelowna. 412 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120307_60723.mp3 Production issues at Sandoz Canada's plant in Quebec could lead to a medication shortage. Rebecca spoke to Myrella Roy of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists about the issues. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Possible drug shortage in Canadian hospitals Production issues at Sandoz Canada's plant in Quebec could lead to a medication shortage. Rebecca spoke to Myrella Roy of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists about the issues. 439 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120306_39183.mp3 Spring is on its way, but there are at least a few more weekends left for winter activities. For many of you, that may mean hitting the nordic trails. Our outdoor columnist Dave Quinn, tells us about a revival in cross-country skiing lately. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Nordic Skiing Revival Spring is on its way, but there are at least a few more weekends left for winter activities. For many of you, that may mean hitting the nordic trails. Our outdoor columnist Dave Quinn, tells us about a revival in cross-country skiing lately. 442 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120306_94133.mp3 In our latest edition of the Classifieds, we meet Bob Doell from Summerland. Here's his ad: I'm missing six chickens. Last seen at the drive through at Tim Horton's in Summerland. Please call Bob. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT The Classifieds: Lost Chickens In our latest edition of the Classifieds, we meet Bob Doell from Summerland. Here's his ad: I'm missing six chickens. Last seen at the drive through at Tim Horton's in Summerland. Please call Bob. 271 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120306_60361.mp3 The federal government is following through on promises to change some bank practices- from holding cheques to mortgage pre-payment. Rebecca asked personal finance expert Jean Freed to explain. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT New banking rules The federal government is following through on promises to change some bank practices- from holding cheques to mortgage pre-payment. Rebecca asked personal finance expert Jean Freed to explain. 433 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120306_37174.mp3 Bob Goudreault has been making saddles for 20 years. His shop is just outside of Kamloops. Rebecca dropped by Kamloops Saddlery and Leather Works to learn more about the craft. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Making saddles in Kamloops Bob Goudreault has been making saddles for 20 years. His shop is just outside of Kamloops. Rebecca dropped by Kamloops Saddlery and Leather Works to learn more about the craft. 339 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120306_66455.mp3 Hockey fans in two Okanagan communities are busy voting for their city to make it to the top five in Hockeyville 2012. West Kelowna and Osoyoos are among the 15 finalists for the contest. It gives one Canadian community 100-thousand dollars to upgrade its arena, and the chance to host an NHL Preseason game. Public voting will narrow the 15 finalists down to a top 5 list. Adam Less is one of the organizers of West Kelowna's Hockeyville bid. Cathy Martins is with the Osoyoos bid. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Hockeyville 2012 Heats up for two Okanagan communities Hockey fans in two Okanagan communities are busy voting for their city to make it to the top five in Hockeyville 2012. West Kelowna and Osoyoos are among the 15 finalists for the contest. It gives one Canadian community 100-thousand dollars to upgrade its arena, and the chance to host an NHL Preseason game. Public voting will narrow the 15 finalists down to a top 5 list. Adam Less is one of the organizers of West Kelowna's Hockeyville bid. Cathy Martins is with the Osoyoos bid. 418 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120305_33138.mp3 Our wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery teaches Rebecca about rosés, and tells us why 2011 was a good summer for the wine in B.C. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Wine: Rosés Our wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery teaches Rebecca about rosés, and tells us why 2011 was a good summer for the wine in B.C. 521 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120305_11154.mp3 Dr. Brian Goldman tells Rebecca about a new study which says kids born later in the year are more likely to be diagnosed by ADHD. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Are kids diagnosed with ADHD just immature? Dr. Brian Goldman tells Rebecca about a new study which says kids born later in the year are more likely to be diagnosed by ADHD. 485 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120302_69619.mp3 The Kamloops Film Festival launches March 8. Rebecca spoke with organizer Mark Wallin for a preview. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Radio West Kamloops Show: Film Festival The Kamloops Film Festival launches March 8. Rebecca spoke with organizer Mark Wallin for a preview. 255 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120302_46443.mp3 Airrick Dunfield organizes slam poetry nights in Kamloops. He told Rebecca all about them, and gave us a sample too. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Radio West Kamloops Show: Slam Poetry Airrick Dunfield organizes slam poetry nights in Kamloops. He told Rebecca all about them, and gave us a sample too. 348 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120302_82401.mp3 CBC freelancer Shelley Joyce explains the Ajax Mine debate to Rebecca. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Radio West Kamloops Show: Ajax Mine CBC freelancer Shelley Joyce explains the Ajax Mine debate to Rebecca. 323 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/bcradiowest_20120302_67742.mp3 While Radio West was in Kamloops, Rebecca spoke with cowboy Hugh McLennan about the upcoming cowboy festival. He also shared some cowboy poetry! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Radio West Kamloops Show: Cowboy Fest While Radio West was in Kamloops, Rebecca spoke with cowboy Hugh McLennan about the upcoming cowboy festival. He also shared some cowboy poetry! 550