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-The history of the Canoe River train crash Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” -Scott’s Thoughts: What is your level of patience? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor -How high-school innovation can reduce waste in our world Guest: Amy Bach, Finalist in the Youth Innovation Showcase Guest: Sunny Huynh, Finalist in the Youth Innovation Showcase -Are we overscheduling our kids? Guest: Gail Cornwall, Writer -Has Atira changed under new CEO leadership? Guest: Donnie Rosa, CEO of Atira Women’s Resource Society -Monday Morning Quarterback for Nov 4, 2024 Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions -Can the RCMP police violent extremism in Canada? Guest: Dr. Barbara Perry, Professor of Criminology and Justice and Director of the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism at Ontario Tech University -Was bitcoin actually invented by a Canadian? Guest: Jeremy Clark, Associate Professor of Information Systems Engineering at Concordia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has Atira changed under new CEO leadership? Donnie Rosa is the new CEO of Atira Women’s Resources Society and brings a personal connection and extensive leadership experience to B.C.‘s largest non-profit housing provider, which has faced recent challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The Premier has a “bright line” that he will not cross Premier David Eby made a declaration that he won’t work with MLAs who hold unacceptable views and says he has established a “bright-line”. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Why do humans kiss? Guest: Adriano Lameira, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Warwick -The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News -How businesses can adapt to WorkSafeBC's new rules Guest: Blake Steinson, Founder and President of Fundamental First Aid -Kickin’ it with the Whitecaps for Nov 1, 2024 Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps -How China stole valuable information from Canada Guest: Michel Juneau-Katsuya, Former Chief of Asia-Pacific at CSIS and Author of “Nest of Spies” -Quitting Xanax: A Famous Novelist's Story Guest: Martha McPhee, American Novelist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Vogue Magazine, Martha recounts her 17-year journey with Xanax, which began as a way to manage panic attacks but evolved into a nightly crutch for sleep and stress. American Novelist Martha McPhee shares her story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting today, WorkSafeBC will implement new first aid regulations, significantly affecting workplace requirements in BC. Blake Steinson, Founder and President of Fundamental First Aid tells us what this means for businesses in the Province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government decided to remain in caretaker mode until the recounts are over which is now set for Nov 7th-8th. But the cabinet is expected to be identified soon after. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-How did horror movies come to haunt us? Guest: Dr. Gary Rhodes, Professor of Media Production at Oklahoma Baptist University -Could BC's deep sea minerals offer cures for illness? Guest: Moronke Harris, Founder of The Imaginative Scientist -Are ghosts real? Guest: Dr. Christopher French, Professor of psychology and Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths, University of London -What are Canada's most genetically lonely animals? Guest: Arne Mooers, Professor of Biodiversity, Phylogeny and Evolution at Simon Fraser University -How prevalent is misinformation in Canada? Guest: Timothy Caulfield, Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health and Research Director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta -What is the origin story of Halloween? Guest: Nicole Kilburn, Professor of Anthropology at Camosun College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that the election is in the rearview mirror, British Columbia now has a record number of women voted into the B.C. legislature. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Gary Rhodes at the Oklahoma Baptist University, guides us through the thrilling genre of “horror”. Surprisingly, “horror” wasn’t coined until 1931, when Dracula was released, originally marketed not as a thriller but “the strangest love story the world has ever known.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to a study led by Simon Fraser University professor Arne Mooers, A very unique turtle is Canada’s most genetically isolated species, representing an ancient lineage with few close relatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Timothy Caulfield shares valuable insights into the prevalence of misinformation, its impact on public health and climate change, and strategies Canadians can take to help combat the spread of false or inaccurate information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside the life of a brain collector Guest: Dr. Alexandra Morton-Hayward, Researcher of Molecular Taphonomy at the University of Oxford Scott’s Thoughts: Scott is a Halloween hypocrite Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor View From Victoria: The Leaders weigh in We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Should Residential School denialism be criminalized? Guest: Leah Gazan, NDP MP for Winnipeg Center How to protect yourself from buying counterfeit goods? Guest: Kari Kammel, Adjunct Professor and Director, Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection at Michigan State University Why do businesses rely on sick notes? Guest: Corinne Pohlmann, Executive Vice-President of Advocacy at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Is involuntary care really the best option for BC? Guest: Alex Berland, Former CEO of Riverview Psychiatric Hospital and Current International Healthcare Consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is involuntary care really the best option for BC? Guest: Alex Berland, Former CEO of Riverview Psychiatric Hospital and Current International Healthcare Consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do businesses rely on sick notes? Guest: Corinne Pohlmann, Executive Vice-President of Advocacy at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to protect yourself from buying counterfeit goods? Guest: Kari Kammel, Adjunct Professor and Director, Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection at Michigan State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Residential School denialism be criminalized? Guest: Leah Gazan, NDP MP for Winnipeg Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The Leaders weigh in We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott’s Thoughts: Scott is a Halloween hypocrite Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices