Episodes

  • Highlighting some famous red wine blends!

    Highlighting some famous red wine blends!
    May 16 2025
    Highlighting some famous red wine blends! Hester Creek Grenache Syrah Mourvedre 2022. ($34.99 Platinum National Wine Awards of Canada and double gold at All Canadian Wine awards) 45% Grenache, 38% Syrah (includes 2% of co-fermented Viognier), and 17% Mourvedre Roche Wines Nuances 2020 ($36). A blend of 47% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Barossa Valley Estate Grenache Syrah Mourvedre 2020 ($25) Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Chile ($18.99) Chapoutier Belleruche, Cotes du Rhone ($22.99) Chateau Margaux 1990 ($5550) Chateau Belle-vue Haut Medoc ($50) Guest: Karl Kliparchuk - Writer at mywinepal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Shocking twist in the World Junior Hockey trial, & Hudson Bay being sold to Canadian Tire!

    Shocking twist in the World Junior Hockey trial, & Hudson Bay being sold to Canadian Tire!
    May 16 2025
    The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team will now continue WITHOUT a jury. Jurors in the case were dismissed after one of them submitted a note to the judge saying some panel members felt defence lawyers for one of the accused were making fun of them. Plus, we are learning more about a brazen armed robbery that took place at a Donair shop in New Westminster last month. Finally, Hudson’s Bay is selling its brands to Canadian Tire! How will this impact the look of the iconic company? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Ostriches on a BC farm being culled due to avian flu concerns

    Ostriches on a BC farm being culled due to avian flu concerns
    May 16 2025
    400 ostriches on a BC farm are on the cusp of being culled due to avian flu concerns. Guest: Lyle Oberg - Board Member, Alberta Health Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • BC ostrich farm is asking for supporters to help stand up against a cull

    BC ostrich farm is asking for supporters to help stand up against a cull
    May 16 2025
    Supporters urged to ‘surround’ BC farm where 400 ostriches have been ordrered to be culled. Guest: Rebeka Breder - Animal Lawyer with Breder Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Next-gen technology is helping high-rises ride out earthquakes!

    Next-gen technology is helping high-rises ride out earthquakes!
    May 16 2025
    UBC researchers have developed a new structural system that helps high-rise buildings withstand major earthquakes—keeping both the building and its occupants safe. Guest: Dr. Tony Yang - Structural engineering professor in UBC’s faculty of applied science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Car theft, Court-ordered ostrich cull still stands, & Alcohol on beaches!

    Car theft, Court-ordered ostrich cull still stands, & Alcohol on beaches!
    May 15 2025
    How car thefts are costing Canadians emotionally and financially! A cull still stands against 400 ostriches, and time is running out. The alcohol on beaches program is back for the summer! What rules do you need to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Loblaw price increases, Rethinking Canada's firearm policies, & More on a planned ostrich cull!

    Loblaw price increases, Rethinking Canada's firearm policies, & More on a planned ostrich cull!
    May 14 2025
    The head of Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says the company expects a surge of tariff-related price increases at its stores as its pre-tariff inventory runs out. The federal government’s firearms prohibitions have created serious barriers for both businesses and citizens. Canada’s healthy firearms community rooted in tradition, sport, and necessity is now burdened with confusion, inaccessibility, and fear. We continue the conversation surrounding a court-ordered cull of 400 ostriches on a BC farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Canada's new Housing Minister, Vancouver's dire housing market, & Fixing the DTES!

    Canada's new Housing Minister, Vancouver's dire housing market, & Fixing the DTES!
    May 13 2025
    Canada's new Housing Minister is former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson! Vancouver's condo market is in DIRE shape. What can be done to improve the situation. A $150k consultant was hired to look into the Downtown Eastside. Was this really necessary?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins