BC Today is where British Columbians connect on issues facing their lives and their community. Every week day at noon PT and 1pm MT, BC Today host Michelle Elio...
What needs to change at Canada Post? | Parking lot stress
Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board to intervene with the ongoing contract dispute at Canada Post. According to MacKinnon, the federal mediator says negotiations are going in the wrong direction. We ask viewers about what changes they think Canada Post should make.Next, an ICBC survey found more than half of B.C. drivers say they feel more stressed navigating busy parking lots than they do driving on open roads. We ask viewers about parking stress and what they do to avoid confrontation.
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Should B.C. get tough with Trump? | Non-alcoholic drinks for the festive season
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Canada's premiers to lay out a plan to address U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threats of tariffs. Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut off energy supply to the U.S., while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a border security plan. We ask viewers about how B.C. should address the tariff threats.Next, holidays are a time when friends and family clink glasses to celebrate the season, but some prefer to do so without the buzz. We get tips for holiday drinks, minus the alcohol. And we invite callers to share their experiences with mocktails during the holiday season, and beyond.
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Bank of Canada interest rate cut | Vancouver mayor's 'bitcoin-friendly city' plan
The Bank of Canada has cut its key interest rate to 3.25 per cent, the fifth consecutive reduction since June. We ask viewers how they feel about the Canadian economy's current state.Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is proposing a plan to make the city 'bitcoin friendly' despite concerns about the cryptocurrency's volatility. We ask viewers what they think about bitcoin becoming more mainstream.
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Will the GST holiday help you? | Managing caregiving over Christmas
The federal government's GST holiday, which is meant to help alleviate pressure on Canadians' wallets, is expected to kick in on Dec. 14. We ask viewers whether the measure will provide a welcome break or if it will add pressure to small businesses. Next, the holiday season can be difficult for people living with dementia and their families. We'll talk to two caregivers and ask viewers about the support patients and families need when navigating the holiday season.
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Fall of Assad regime in Syria | Eras Tour ends in Vancouver | Cinema etiquette
As Syrians celebrate the end of the Bashar al-Assad regime, questions remain about the future of the country as there may not be an obvious successor. We speak to a Syrian refugee (and the founder of the White Helmets) and ask viewers what they think needs to happen next.Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ended in Vancouver on Sunday. We hear from fans who got tickets to the final night at B.C. Place.As the long-awaited film "Wicked" rolls out in movie theatres, some moviegoers have noticed an increasing use of cellphones among audiences. Is this now just part of the experience, or evidence that etiquette is declining? We take your calls to find out your movie etiquette pet peeves.
BC Today is where British Columbians connect on issues facing their lives and their community. Every week day at noon PT and 1pm MT, BC Today host Michelle Eliot delves into the top story for the province.
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