BC Today

Mother's Day is Sunday. What kind of flowers do you get your mom? And why are hanging baskets a popular gift? BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter has all the answers and takes your gardening questions.

A new report has found Canadian caregivers are struggling with their own well-being. Published by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, the report says caregivers face immense financial, physical and emotional strain. James Janeiro, director of policy and government relations at the centre, and Brenda Lenahan, executive director of the B.C. Complex Kids Society, joined the program to discuss what caregiver supports should look like.

A campfire ban for parts of B.C. including the Lower Mainland is now in place, ahead of what could be an intense wildfire season. Thompson Rivers University fire researcher Mike Flanagan joined the show to look at what the summer could bring and what you can do to help prevent wildfires in your community?

Mother's Day is just around the corner. So what message do you have for your favourite mother in your life? Podcaster and author Jamie Chai Yun Liew joined the show to talk about her new book, Dandelion, which uncovers the story of a new mom looking to find out what happened to her own mother who mysteriously left when she was young.

The federal government is providing more funding and support to get people working in the trades. We focused on how to get more women to join the industry.