B.C.'s job numbers see a jump heading into summer. Jobs and Economic Growth Minister Ravi Kahlon, and UBC economist Kevin Milligan join the show to discuss the details of the May Labour Force Survey by Statistics Canada.
Drought-resistant plants for the summer
05/06/2026 | 18min
What plants will weather a hot, dry summer best? Our BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter offers planting advice and takes audience calls.
Demands for lower transit fares
04/06/2026 | 20min
Should people who make less than $40K a year pay less for public transit? Transit advocate from the local group Movement Aman Chandri joins us to discuss the campaign to lower fares for lower income people.
Seeking new careers in midlife
04/06/2026 | 23min
A single lifelong career is no longer the norm. UBC Sauder School of Business Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources assistant professor Sima Sajjadiani and ICF-certified career and leadership coach Sophia Koklieff join the program to talk about why the new normal is to seek a new career in midlife.
Summer water safety amidst increase in drownings
03/06/2026 | 23min
It's been a deadly week on B.C. waters with summer on the way. We'll check in with Kimiko Hirakida from the Lifesaving Society of B.C. and the Yukon to hear how you and your loved ones can be more aware around the water.
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.