BC Today

Canada takes to the field for the first men's World Cup match ever played on Canadian soil. As the tournament kicks off, the energy and exuberance on the streets is undeniable. We speak to sports reporter Marty Hastings and former Canadian Women's Soccer Team player Karina LeBlanc about the role sports plays in bringing people and communities together.

The 2026 World Cup kicks off today, ask our audience who they're rooting for and what the tournament means to them. And, we're joined by UBC political science lecturer, Stewart Prest, to go over the political backdrop of the tournament.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is expected to table legislation restricting access to social media platforms for youth and children. We ask our audience whether the government should step in, or leave that to parents.

A new report from Rentals.ca indicates British Columbia is leading Canada in terms of declining asking rental prices. The report says the average asking price for a one-bedroom apartment declined by 5.4 per cent year-over-year in May. Craig Jones, the associate director of Housing Assessment Resource Tools at UBC, joins the show to discuss what these price patterns mean for the overall housing outlook in the province.

From personalities to career paths, one's name can have an influence on their life trajectory. We ask our audience how they feel about their name with Duana Taha, the author of 'The Name Therapist: How Growing Up with an Odd Name Taught Me Everything You Need to Know About Yours'.