Cambridge Dictionary's 2025 Word of the Year is "parasocial," which is defined as "involving or relating to a connection that someone feels between themselves and a famous person they do not know, a fictional character, or artificial intelligence." Bree McEwan, a professor of communications at University of Toronto, joins the show to discuss celebrity consumption culture as we ask viewers if they think celebrity fandom has gone too far.
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Making sense of the Epstein files
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the U.S. Department of Justice to release the investigative files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Justice Department has 30 days to publicize the files, but aspects linked to criminal investigations could be withheld. Terri Givens, a political science professor at UBC, takes your questions about the Epstein files story as she discusses its potential impact on U.S. politics.
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B.C. Treaty Commissioner on Cowichan ruling
Tensions remain around the landmark Cowichan Tribes ruling that grants them Aboriginal title to a parcel of land in Richmond. George Abbott, B.C.'s treaty commissioner, takes your questions about the province's treaty process.
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Interprovincial trade announcement
We'll take you live to B.C. Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon making an announcement in Victoria on interprovincial trade. It follows the federal government's announcement that the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act will come into effect on Jan. 1. Questions also remain about B.C. and Alberta's pipeline disagreements. Laura Jones, president and CEO of the Business Council of B.C., joins the show as we ask viewers what they make of B.C.'s efforts to do business with other provinces and if pivoting to interprovincial trade is enough to fight the impacts of U.S. tariffs.
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Complex-care and supportive housing
Surrey city council has unanimously voted to send back a housing project proposal following opposition from some residents near the suggested site. Council has ordered staff to re-assess the project without its initially-planned supportive and complex-care units. Councillor Pardeep Kooner joins the show to discuss the decision and residents' opposition as we ask viewers if they need complex-care housing in their communities.
BC Today is where British Columbians connect on issues facing their lives and their community. Every week day at noon PT and 1pm MT, BC Today host Michelle Eliot delves into the top story for the province.
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