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The countdown begins for the Juno Awards taking place on March 30. Music venues across the province are facing a slew of challenges in order to remain open. Jody Glenham, a Vancouver-based musician, and Matt Dell, a Victoria city councillor and indie musician, join the show as we ask viewers about their favourite live music venues.

New Statistics Canada data shows travel across the border is down amid Donald Trump's tariffs and his 51st state rhetoric. We speak to NPR host Kim Malcolm about how souring relations between the two countries is playing out in the U.S.

Fresh off Canada's Got Talent, teen magician Blake Aleong shows off his routine.

CBC's Karin Larsen breaks down details that have emerged from a gondola crash at Kicking Horse Resort in Golden, B.C. As the Liberal Party of Canada elects a new leader and three B.C. Conservative MLAs leave their party to become independent, we ask the audience about how they feel about the state of Canadian politics

On International Women's Day, we ask you to tell us about a woman you admire with Amanda Sayfy from Dress for Success Vancouver and Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland executive director Chantelle Krish.

How do you feel about Daylight Saving Time? We explore the reasons for and against springing forward and falling back with CBC investigative reporter Tara Carman and Myriam Juda, adjunct professor who researches circadian rhythms at SFU's sleep lab

B.C. Premier David Eby speaks live at the Parliament Buildings in Victoria about the province's response to U.S. tariffs, and news breaks that President Donald Trump will be now pausing all tariffs from Canada (along side with Mexico) under the CUSMA agreement until April 2nd. As we gear up for this year's Juno Awards returning to Vancouver, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences — through its MusiCounts charity — is working to ensure kids have access to music education. Ruby Ba, a music teacher at John Norquay Elementary School in Vancouver, joins the show with her students to talk about its importance and to demonstrate some instruments!

The back-and-forth continues between Canadian and U.S. officials over tariff negotiations. The White House announced a one-month exemption for the three biggest automakers on some auto tariffs, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to speak again. UBC business supply-chain lecturer Samuel Roscoe joins the show to discuss how businesses will be affected. Sustainable food expert and chef Ned Bell discusses how the tariffs could reflect on your grocery bill, as we ask viewers how the tariffs will impact them.

Canadian officials have announced a slew of retaliatory measures against U.S. President Trump's 25% tariffs on most Canadian imports.We hear how this will impact people and industries across the country and B.C., and ask our listeners to share the immediate impact this will have on their lives.

Another earthquake hit the B.C. coast Monday morning. A 4.1-magnitude quake 42 km east of Sidney. It's the latest in a string of four earthquakes in the region over the last few weeks. How prepared are you, and what questions do you have about earthquake kits? The 2025 Academy Awards took place Sunday; we ask our audience what the big moments were for them, and their favourite moments of Oscars past.

A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy devolved into a yelling match on Friday, creating a remarkable scene in the Oval Office unlike any other seen in recent memory. We discuss the exchange and ask viewers where the relationship between the U.S. and Ukraine goes from here. Our BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter is back to answer your questions.

B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon responds to Vancouver city council's vote to freeze new supportive housing, and Surrey's decision to pull out of the Metro Vancouver regional growth strategy. CBC municipal affairs reporter Chad Pawson discusses the latest decisions by municipalities to deal with infrastructure needs and shared social challenges. B.C. Black History Awareness Society's Ron Nicholson shares our province's history.

Today, Vancouver city council will debate a controversial motion centred on the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood that could have far-reaching effects on the Metro Vancouver region. Mayor Ken Sim wants to pause new supporting housing in the community because, he says, other cities are not doing their share. CBC reporter Chad Pawson joins us from Vancouver City Hall. Lavern Kelly is the case manager for the YEAH Parenting Programming for Watari Counselling and Support Services. Premier David Eby spoke to reporters following a call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Tonight, Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould and Frank Bayliss will debate each other in English about the leadership for the federal Liberals. As threats of U.S. tariffs loom large, what kind of leader is needed — from any party or level of government — right now? Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid institute, joins the show to discuss. In the wake of two recent earthquakes, one that was felt by many on the South Coast, how ready are we for more severe shakes? Alison Bird, a seismologist and the outreach officer for the Earthquake Early Warning program at Natural Resources Canada, and Carlos Ventura, a professor of structural and earthquake engineering at UBC, discuss.

The B.C. government is pledging to address the province's ongoing health-care crises and doctor shortages. Emergency departments in Merritt, Clearwater and Delta have recently faced closures, adding to sporadic ER shutdowns plaguing the province over the last year. Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia says B.C. will seek to expedite internationally-trained health care professionals, including attracting doctors from the U.S. Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Joss Reimer joins the show to discuss the ongoing crisis. Political leaders have been urging Canadians to buy locally-made products in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats. Shannon McDougall, creator of the Facebook page Made in Canada Directory, and Bruce Winder, a retail analyst and author, join the show as we ask viewers how long they're able to keep up the buy-Canadian movement.

Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime as Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in a riveting 4 Nations Face-Off final Thursday. As their coach, Jon Cooper said after the game, 'this was a win for 40-million plus people.' We hear how British Columbians were watching and how they felt after the emotional victory.

Thursday's 4 Nations hockey game final between Team Canada and Team USA is carrying the weight of political hostilities between the two nations. Sports writer and author Ed Willes joins the show to discuss the tensions in the game as we ask our audience what's at stake for them. Next, B.C.'s health ministry announced an end to the province's take-home safer supply program Wednesday, making it mandatory for a pharmacist to be present when someone is consuming one of the drugs. We hear from drug user activist Gerth Mullins on how this will impact people using the program.

B.C. Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia made references to the Second World War in the throne speech Tuesday, calling on MLAs to summon wartime character in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs. We ask our audience their thoughts on the comparison. Next, as Metro Vancouver reviews its dog leash policies at Pacific Spirit Park, people are divided over the enforcement of rules. A professional dog trainer joins us for her thoughts on training dogs for off-leash areas.

We begin with the latest from the plane crash at Toronto's Pearson Airport. Next, we take your calls as the Trump tariff threats loom over the 2025 B.C. Throne speech. Finally, Vancouver's Pacific Spirit Regional Park's off-leash dog rules are under review. What are your thoughts on off-leash dogs in public spaces?

As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to threaten Canada with tariffs and talks about annexation, politicians in this country are pushing people to rally behind the Maple Leaf on its 60th anniversary for Flag Day Saturday. We ask how our audience feels about the Maple Leaf. Next, B.C. Today gardening columnist answers your questions.