Full Show: Are you being unintentionally rude?, Is government data on wildfires lacking? & Opting out of short term rental regulations

Seg 1: What happened to BC's Aquarian Foundation?
In the early 20th century, British Columbia attracted individuals seeking spiritual escape and utopia, and one such figure was Brother XII, also known as Edward Arthur Wilson. Promoting a message of universal brotherhood and societal collapse, Brother XII gained a following in BC, leading to the establishment of the Aquarian Foundation in 1927.
Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx”
Seg 2: Common things that people say, but are actually rude.
Is it rude to congratulate someone for having lost weight? It seems like it would be a nice compliment, but maybe it’s not?
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Decriminalization and Safe Supply are under fire
Oregon is reversing its direction with the State house and senate both passing legislation to re-criminalize possession of small amounts of drugs.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
Seg 4: Will Pharmacare benefit BC?
The Pharmacare Act, recently introduced in the House of Commons, serves as the foundational framework for the proposed national Pharmacare program in Canada.
Guest: Don Davies, Federal Critic of Health Care for the New Democratic Party of Canada
Seg 5: Legislation is not the way to keep kids safe on the internet.
Is there a way to protect kids online, while also ensuring privacy and other unnecessary harms aren’t introduced?
Guest: David Fraser, Privacy Lawyer
Seg 6: Is inaccurate government data fuelling BC’s forest fires?
A new study conducted in British Columbia's Interior highlights critical challenges in wildfire management due to inaccuracies in government data, particularly in representing forest fuel loads.
Guest: Jen Baron, Ecologist and Researcher with the Pacific Institute of Climate Solutions Wildfire & Carbon Project and Canada Wildfire Strategic Network
Seg 7: Why can’t certain municipalities opt out of Short Term Rental regulations?
Several municipalities in BC are resisting provincial regulations that limit short-term rentals. Despite not meeting eligibility requirements, Prince George's City Council unanimously voted to opt out of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act.
Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing
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Seg 1: What happened to BC's Aquarian Foundation?

In the early 20th century, British Columbia attracted individuals seeking spiritual escape and utopia, and one such figure was Brother XII, also known as Edward Arthur Wilson. Promoting a message of universal brotherhood and societal collapse, Brother XII gained a following in BC, leading to the establishment of the Aquarian Foundation in 1927.

Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx”

Seg 2: Common things that people say, but are actually rude.

Is it rude to congratulate someone for having lost weight? It seems like it would be a nice compliment, but maybe it’s not?

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Seg 3: View From Victoria: Decriminalization and Safe Supply are under fire

Oregon is reversing its direction with the State house and senate both passing legislation to re-criminalize possession of small amounts of drugs.

Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

Seg 4: Will Pharmacare benefit BC?

The Pharmacare Act, recently introduced in the House of Commons, serves as the foundational framework for the proposed national Pharmacare program in Canada.

Guest: Don Davies, Federal Critic of Health Care for the New Democratic Party of Canada

Seg 5: Legislation is not the way to keep kids safe on the internet.

Is there a way to protect kids online, while also ensuring privacy and other unnecessary harms aren’t introduced?

Guest: David Fraser, Privacy Lawyer

Seg 6: Is inaccurate government data fuelling BC’s forest fires?

A new study conducted in British Columbia's Interior highlights critical challenges in wildfire management due to inaccuracies in government data, particularly in representing forest fuel loads.

Guest: Jen Baron, Ecologist and Researcher with the Pacific Institute of Climate Solutions Wildfire & Carbon Project and Canada Wildfire Strategic Network

Seg 7: Why can’t certain municipalities opt out of Short Term Rental regulations?

Several municipalities in BC are resisting provincial regulations that limit short-term rentals. Despite not meeting eligibility requirements, Prince George's City Council unanimously voted to opt out of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act.

Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing

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