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Daily Hive National Sports Editor Rob Williams talks to Michelle Eliot about the significance of Thomas Muller signing with the Vancouver Whitecaps

Michelle Eliot speaks to Paul Adams from the BC Rural Health Network and New Brunswick ER doctor Fraser Mackay about what can be done to end persistent ER closures after the Delta Hospital ER was closed again when a physician called in sick

Former Vancouver Canuck Kirk McLean and wife Genevieve highlight VGH and UBC Hospital Foundations cancer campaign. They talk to Michelle Eliot about Genevieve's three battles with Cancer and Kirk losing both his parents to the disease within a short span.

The B.C. Business Council launches its "Stay with B.C." campaign to ask people what would make them want to stay in BC. Michelle Eliot talks to B.C. Business Council CEO Laura Jones about what they heard in their survey.

The August 1st Canada-U.S. trade deal deadline has passed, and U.S. President Donald Trump has boosted tariffs on non-CUSMA compliant goods from 25 per cent to 35 per cent following yesterday's executive order. CUSMA-compliant goods, which makes up majority of exports, will be able to cross the border tariff-free. Laura Dawson, executive director of the Future Borders Coalition, joins the show as we ask viewers where the Canada-U.S. relationship goes from here.

BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter joins us to answer your gardening questions.

ICBC is sending a wake-up call to drivers who are getting behind the wheel while tired. A survey conducted by Ipsos found more than half of drivers in B.C. have admitted to driving while tired or drowsy. Greg Harper with ICBC joins the show to discuss strategies on how to stay alert while driving, and we ask our audience: how do you avoid falling asleep at the wheel, especially during long drives?

Above-seasonal temperatures this week led to B.C.'s wildfire season ramping up. The Lytton First Nation issued an evacuation order for two sparsely-populated reserves near the village of Lytton due to the Cantilever Bar wildfire, while crews also responded to wildfires burning near Harrison Lake and Peachland. Lytton mayor Denise O'Connor provides an update on the situation in her area, and CBC's Tiffany Goodwein goes live near Peachland to give the latest on the Drought Hill wildfire. Lori Daniels, co-director of UBC's Centre for Wildfire Co-existence, provides an outlook for B.C.'s wildfire season as we ask viewers if the blazes have them re-thinking their August plans.

Vancouver's Pride Parade is expected to draw tens of thousands of people from across the province this Sunday, while Kelowna also held its first-ever Pride month this year. Alex Ash, programs and engagement manager for Qmunity, joins the show as we ask viewers what Pride means to them.

B.C. has cancelled a tsunami advisory issued after an 8.8-magnitude underwater earthquake off the coast of Russia sent off warnings to coastal communities along the Pacific Ocean. Collin Paul, a seismic analyst for Natural Resources Canada, explains the impact of the earthquake and precautions British Columbians can take.

The Bank of Canada is holding its key lending rate at 2.75 per cent for the third consecutive time. Randy Ryalls, managing broker at Royal LePage Sterling Realty, joins the show to break down how interest rates impact buying and selling in real estate.

As the Aug. 1 deadline approaches for a trade deal with the U.S., we cover what the trade war means for vehicle sales. Baris Akyurek, vice-president of insights and intelligence at AutoTrader.ca, joins the show to answer questions about purchasing vehicles.

We bring you the latest update from the B.C. government on the province's wildfire season, as officials urge preparedness for potential new fires. An out-of-control wildfire burning near Lytton has prompted two evacuation alerts. B.C. Seniors Advocate Dan Leavitt says more people are waiting longer to get into a long-term care home and it's only going to get worse. He joins the show as we ask viewers about how the long-term care shortfall is affecting them.

There were two separate wildlife attacks reported in B.C. over the weekend involving a grizzly bear in Creston and a cougar in Smithers. Creston Valley wildlife coexistence coordinator Dee Howard joins the show to discuss how to exist peacefully with wildlife.

Dozens of ministers have gathered at the United Nations General Assembly to discuss a two-state solution in the Middle East. We bring you the latest on the developments in Gaza as aid workers continue to sound the alarm on the worsening humanitarian crisis.

Summers can be especially hard on our furry companions, bringing up concerns of heat stroke, ticks and pesticides. Veterinarian Dr. Lauren Adelman joins the show to answer viewer questions about summer pet care.

Summer barbecue season is in full swing. Barbecue master and 2015 World Burger Champion Rusty Johnson joins the show to answer viewers' burning questions.

After 60 hours trapped underground, three workers have been rescued from the Red Chris mine in northern B.C. Newmont Corp. says the workers were freed at 10:40 p.m. PT Thursday.

For drowning prevention week, the Lifesaving Society of B.C. discusses water safety and resources. We take audience calls on how to stay safe in the water.

Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia says she didn't find the complainant's evidence to be "credible or reliable." But this case has brought hockey culture in Canada under scrutiny regardless. Taylor McKee, professor of sport management at Brock University, joins the show to discuss the trial's impact on hockey culture