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We hear from CBC National reporter Bryan Labby, who is in Tumbler Ridge, as B.C. marks an official day of mourning for the shooting victims. Also, the co-chief executive officers of Lake View Credit Union in Tumbler Ridge, Marlana Blouin and Justin Lajeunesse, join the program, and speak about how they are supporting the community in this time of need.

We discuss love and money, and ask listeners how much of a role finances play in dating. Joining the program is Vancouver-based dating coach and author of 'UNSINGLE' Amy Chan, plus certified financial planner Steve Bridge.

Nine people were killed and 27 more were injured in a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. on Tuesday. We begin the program with an RCMP news conference in Surrey with the latest details.
We continue our coverage with the CBC's Nicole Oud, who is on the ground in Tumbler Ridge, to hear how the community is doing the day after the tragedy. Guiding us through the program is death educator Christa Ovenell, and B.C. Teachers' Federation president Carole Gordon joins us to talk about the supports available for teachers and students after a tragedy like this. We also take audience calls who share their messages for those struggling in the aftermath of tragedy.

Abbotsford police say businesses and homes in the community are being targeted with extortion and are calling for more action from the provincial and federal governments to make reforms to the justice system. The CBC's Kier Junos joins the show from a police news conference in Abbotsford.

And University of Fraser Valley criminologist Wade Deisman joins the show to take questions and comments on how concerned people in Abbotsford are about the extortion situation and what they'd like to see politicians and police do about it.

We explore generational differences in AI use, trust and skill level. According to Leger market research, nearly half of Canadians have used AI in some capacity, and polling from Angus Reid shows that Canadians aged 18-34 lead the way in AI use. Technology journalist and AI proponent Alexandra Samuel joins the show to take questions on the generational divide of AI use and how it fits into day to day life.