Full Show: B.C. port workers strike continues, Why do mosquitoes like us so much? & Smelliest areas of Metro Vancouver

B.C. port workers strike: Union warns against Ottawa interfering
B.C. port workers strike continues, impacting major maritime hubs like the Port of Vancouver and Port of Prince Rupert. Local communities, such as Prince Rupert, anxiously await the outcome as they heavily rely on port operations for economic stability. Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond is joining us to talk more about how the strike is impacting their community
Guest: Herb Pond - Mayor of Prince Rupert

What's the scoop with Scotty?
Should we do drone fireworks shows instead of regular fireworks?
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

View from Victoria: Port troubles
The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

Competitive eating
Today is the Fourth of July, which means that Americans everywhere are celebrating with fireworks, festivities, and of course, food. The Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating contest has actually just kicked off… this is the most famous competitive eating contest in the world, it brings out huge crowds, and has spawned its own celebrities, and it’s all happening right now
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Negotiations stall as retailers warn of continent-wide impact from strike at B.C. ports
The BC Maritime Employers Association issued a statement yesterday saying, "ILWU Canada needs to decide if they are going to continue this strike with no hope of settlement, or significantly modify their position so a fair and balanced deal can be reached."
Guest: Greg Wilson, Director, Government Relations (B.C.) at Retail Council of Canada

Why do mosquitoes like me so much?
Ever wondered why mosquitoes seem to target you more than others?
Guest: Dr. Ben Matthews, Professor in the UBC department of zoology

Morning Quarterback
Six interceptions by Vernon Adams Jr. scuttled any chances of a BC Lions victory at BMO Field
Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions

A political scandal in Newfoundland gave rise to the country’s most transparent FOI system
An investigative report published by The Globe and Mail found that Newfoundland's political scandal led to the creation of Canada's most transparent FOI system. With fast and open access to information, can other provinces follow suit?
Guest: Tom Cardoso, Globe and Mail investigative journalist

Which areas of Metro Vancouver are the smelliest?
UBC researchers want to know
Guest: Dr. Sahil Bhandari, Lead analyst for the project
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B.C. port workers strike: Union warns against Ottawa interfering

B.C. port workers strike continues, impacting major maritime hubs like the Port of Vancouver and Port of Prince Rupert. Local communities, such as Prince Rupert, anxiously await the outcome as they heavily rely on port operations for economic stability. Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond is joining us to talk more about how the strike is impacting their community

Guest: Herb Pond - Mayor of Prince Rupert

What's the scoop with Scotty?

Should we do drone fireworks shows instead of regular fireworks?

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

View from Victoria: Port troubles

The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines

Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

Competitive eating

Today is the Fourth of July, which means that Americans everywhere are celebrating with fireworks, festivities, and of course, food. The Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating contest has actually just kicked off… this is the most famous competitive eating contest in the world, it brings out huge crowds, and has spawned its own celebrities, and it’s all happening right now

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Negotiations stall as retailers warn of continent-wide impact from strike at B.C. ports

The BC Maritime Employers Association issued a statement yesterday saying, "ILWU Canada needs to decide if they are going to continue this strike with no hope of settlement, or significantly modify their position so a fair and balanced deal can be reached."

Guest: Greg Wilson, Director, Government Relations (B.C.) at Retail Council of Canada

Why do mosquitoes like me so much?

Ever wondered why mosquitoes seem to target you more than others?

Guest: Dr. Ben Matthews, Professor in the UBC department of zoology

Morning Quarterback

Six interceptions by Vernon Adams Jr. scuttled any chances of a BC Lions victory at BMO Field

Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions

A political scandal in Newfoundland gave rise to the country’s most transparent FOI system

An investigative report published by The Globe and Mail found that Newfoundland's political scandal led to the creation of Canada's most transparent FOI system. With fast and open access to information, can other provinces follow suit?

Guest: Tom Cardoso, Globe and Mail investigative journalist

Which areas of Metro Vancouver are the smelliest?

UBC researchers want to know

Guest: Dr. Sahil Bhandari, Lead analyst for the project

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