BC Today

B.C.’s 2026 budget brings higher taxes, delays to major projects and plans to cut thousands of public-sector jobs over the next three years, alongside a staggering $13.2-billion deficit. We talk to Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce CEO Cory Redekop and B.C. Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt for their thoughts, and ask listeners for their reaction to the numbers.

It's Budget Day in B.C. where the province lays out its financial priorities for the next year. The province is expecting an $11.2 B budget deficit for 2026. Central 1 Credit Union chief economist Bryan Yu joins the show to talk about what impact the deficit will have on the economy and on the government's spending plan.

And child care advocates are hoping there are steps towards the long-promised $10-a-day daycare program. Former NDP cabinet minister Katrina Chen joins the show to talk about the importance of the affordable daycare program. We also take calls from audience members to weigh in.

Parents in Tumbler Ridge are asking for more provincial funding for mental health support after a shooter killed eight people and injured dozens more on Tuesday. Michelle Eliot speaks with the Canadian Mental Health Association's Jonny Morris. And we ask our audience: what mental health supports are needed in B.C. to fill the gap?

Do you like chocolates as a gift? Vancouver chocolatiers Emma Smith of Zimt Chocolates, and Stefan Klopp of Kasama Chocolate join the show to talk all about chocolate -- how it's made and how to choose which chocolate options you'd like to give or recive this Valentine's Day.

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.