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We’re still sorting through what the midterm outcome means for us here in Canada, and as we wait for that to develop let’s jump into what the view was like state-side. Canadian Press Reporter Washington correspondent Kelly Geraldine Malone was very busy this week.
November marks several important occasions, including Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It’s an issue that is still too often overlooked, yet is something one in eight Canadian men will be diagnosed with in their lifetime – prostate cancer. Leanne Kopp is the executive director of the Island Prostate Centre.
Plus, Heirloom Linens is celebrating 11 years of 12 months of giving. Kristen Stannix joins to talk about how the business is supporting CFAX Santas Anonymous with Tofino Slippers sales.
You may have heard about the heart-warming rescue of a Blue Heron that was struck by a Dash 8 Aircraft with the help of the pilot. It all went down at the Vancouver International Aircraft, and the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC has seen to it’s recovery and return to the wild. We speak with the pilot who rescued the bird, Alex Toporowski.
Meanwhile, the province’s emergency preparedness arm has warned us to expect higher-than-normal sea levels along parts of the coast due to the Kelvin Wave, a phenomenon linked with El Nino conditions. We don’t yet know what that will look like here on Vancouver Island, but PreparedBC says elevated sea levels can increase the effects of things like storm surges and coastal flooding. But what exactly is the Kelvin Wave? We have Environment and Climate Change Canada research scientist Bill Merryfeild to explain.
Just under a week after the landslide victory for the BC Conservatives, we’ve seen the BC NDP pick an interim leader, the BC Conservatives first caucus meeting and now there is swirling controversy over housing policy as the incoming government looks to repeal Bill 44. Plus, premier-elect Lorne Doerkson has shared reaction to the U.S. midterms results. Let’s catch up with CTV Vancouver Legislative reporter Rob Buffam.
In the aftermath of the democrat surge in the U.S. midterms, there seems to be a bit of a bittersweet sentiment from many Canadian political commentators. On one hand, the electorate has clearly sent the message U.S. president Donald Trump’s politics are becoming unpopular. On the other hand, will Trump use the executive office to focus on fighting with other countries? Retired diplomat Jeremy Kinsman joins for a look at what this could all mean for American relations is.
Plus, Ryan and Steve (in for Lisa) take listener calls and texts.
