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In the face of tariff threats and a further aggressive stance from the United States, B.C. Premier David Eby and Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon head to India on a trade mission to look for new markets for B.C. products. We ask if it's a good idea for the B.C. government to seek more partners in India as Sikh activists in Canada rally against the visit. Michelle talks to B.C. Conservative MLA Harman Banghu, and we take audience calls.

2025 is set to be the slowest year in Lower Mainland real estate in 25 years. Greater Vancouver realtors said there were 23,800 home sales last year, nearly 25 per cent below the 10-year annual average. As for this year, there are mixed expectations. We ask listeners whether the real estate slowdown is a concern. Do we need to spur activity? Or is greater affordability worth it? Michelle is joined by housing advocate Peter Waldkirch and retired architect Michael Geller.

Iran continues to crack down on people protesting against the regime, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and state media referring to demonstrators as "terrorists." The death toll has risen to 62, and the country is now under a nationwide internet blackout, reducing the information flowing out of the country. Fred Soofi, a member of the Canadian Iranian Foundation and Parsa Alirezaei, a research assistant studying Iran at Simon Fraser University, join the show to discuss ongoing developments as we ask viewers how they're reacting to the demonstrations.

B.C. Today gardening columnist Brian Minter joins us to answer your gardening questions.

After 16 years in operation, London Drugs has announced plans to shutter its location in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood, citing public safety concerns and monetary losses. The location's closure brings up concerns about the availability of affordable stores in Vancouver's poorest neighbourhood. We ask viewers about what can be done to turn around public safety concerns for local businesses with Landon Hoyt, the executive director of Hastings Crossings BIA. Galib Bhayani, the chief safety and risk officer at Simon Fraser University and a former RCMP chief superintendent for Metro Vancouver, joins the conversation on what the closure means for the community.