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Tuesday night's storm has knocked out power for thousands of B.C. Hydro customers, while flood recovery efforts continue for parts of the Fraser Valley. Conservative MLA Bruce Banman is calling for B.C.'s Alert Ready system, which issues emergency text alerts, to be used for disasters. He joins the show to discuss what measures he thinks the B.C. government should take in the event of extreme weather events as we ask viewers about how they're affected by the floods.

Gift giving season is in full swing but many struggle to come up with ideas to present to their loved ones. Lisa Pozin, owner of Giving Gifts & Co. store, joins the show to provide gift ideas and discuss what makes a gift truly memorable. And we ask our audience: What's the best gift you've ever received?

Heavy rains are having an impact on transportation as flooding led to road closures this past week. Daniel Quigley, the senior manager for BCAA's Road Assist Fleet, joins the show to discuss winter driving conditions and tips.

Metro Vancouver and B.C.'s Fraser Valley remain under an Environment Canada yellow warning as an additional 50 to 70 millimetres of rain is expected to fall in Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and the North Shore. Mike Little, the mayor of North Vancouver, joins the show to discuss the state of weather preparations in his community. Federal Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Oszewski defended Ottawa's flood response by referring to what she called a "modernized" Disaster Financial Assistance Program, but municipal leaders such as Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens say more support is needed. Princeton Mayor Spencer Coyne, whose community was devastated by the 2021 floods, joins the show to discuss the accessibility of disaster relief supports.

From family gatherings to gift-giving rituals, the holidays can bring some stress and pressure to those who celebrate. Dr. Heather McEachern, a registered psychologist, joins the show to discuss how to navigate holiday stress.