Full Show: Launch of Euclid satellite, Strikes at West Coast ports pose economic threat & Shortage of transplant surgeons

Canadian scientists celebrate launch of Euclid satellite
We've got a fascinating update this weekend on the Euclid satellite. The European Space Agency has successfully launched its Euclid, embarking on a monumental 12-year mission to map the universe in 3D. The project involves over 2,000 scientists, including prominent Canadian groups, aiming to understand the secrets of the universe's origin, composition, and physical laws.
Guest: Dr. Douglas Scott, One of four Canadian spokespeople for the mission, and a UBC professor

View from Victoria: Celebrating jobs performance
Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

B.C. launching new appointment portal for patients and prescribing pharmacists
Guest: Chris Chiew, President of the BC Pharmacy Association

Strikes at West Coast ports are a grave economic threat
Concerns are growing over the potential economic repercussions as more than 7,400 members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada went on strike after unsuccessful talks with the B.C. 
Guest: Robin Guy, Vice President and Deputy Leader, Government Relations · Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Lack of B.C. transplant surgeons means donated kidneys are sent elsewhere
British Columbia's organ transplant system faces a critical shortage of surgeons, resulting in donated kidneys being sent to other provinces.
Guest: Dr. John Gill, a nephrologist at Vancouver General

'Determined' teen hiker praised for preparedness after being missing for over 50 hours in Metro Vancouver park
We've all heard this in the news already. The missing teen girl in Golden Ears Provincial Park has been found safe after more than two days. Let's take this opportunity to reflect on the precautions she took and discuss important tips for hikers to ensure safety during future adventures.
Guest: Ryan Smith, Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue (RMSAR) team manager

Children who start reading for pleasure early had better academics, mental health as teens
A recent study reveals that children who engage in regular reading for pleasure, around 12 hours a week, may experience enhanced cognitive abilities and better mental health outcomes during their teenage years
Guest: Barbara Sahakian, a professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Cambridge
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Canadian scientists celebrate launch of Euclid satellite

We've got a fascinating update this weekend on the Euclid satellite. The European Space Agency has successfully launched its Euclid, embarking on a monumental 12-year mission to map the universe in 3D. The project involves over 2,000 scientists, including prominent Canadian groups, aiming to understand the secrets of the universe's origin, composition, and physical laws.

Guest: Dr. Douglas Scott, One of four Canadian spokespeople for the mission, and a UBC professor

View from Victoria: Celebrating jobs performance

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

Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

B.C. launching new appointment portal for patients and prescribing pharmacists

Guest: Chris Chiew, President of the BC Pharmacy Association

Strikes at West Coast ports are a grave economic threat

Concerns are growing over the potential economic repercussions as more than 7,400 members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada went on strike after unsuccessful talks with the B.C. 

Guest: Robin Guy, Vice President and Deputy Leader, Government Relations · Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Lack of B.C. transplant surgeons means donated kidneys are sent elsewhere

British Columbia's organ transplant system faces a critical shortage of surgeons, resulting in donated kidneys being sent to other provinces.

Guest: Dr. John Gill, a nephrologist at Vancouver General

'Determined' teen hiker praised for preparedness after being missing for over 50 hours in Metro Vancouver park

We've all heard this in the news already. The missing teen girl in Golden Ears Provincial Park has been found safe after more than two days. Let's take this opportunity to reflect on the precautions she took and discuss important tips for hikers to ensure safety during future adventures.

Guest: Ryan Smith, Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue (RMSAR) team manager

Children who start reading for pleasure early had better academics, mental health as teens

A recent study reveals that children who engage in regular reading for pleasure, around 12 hours a week, may experience enhanced cognitive abilities and better mental health outcomes during their teenage years

Guest: Barbara Sahakian, a professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Cambridge

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