Full Show: Moving trees for climate change, Will Canada experience a measles outbreak? & Forcing kids into addiction services

Seg 1: Can moving trees save our forests?
Assisted tree migration is a strategy employed in forestry and conservation to address the challenges posed by climate change. But does it work?
Guest: Greg O’neill, a Research scientist with BC’s Ministry of Forests, lands, and natural resource operations.
Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Fighting about freakin’ traffic!
Where in the lower mainland will you find the WORST traffic? Depending on who you are and your daily commute, the answers might be wildly different!
Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Carbon tax baloney!
Pierre Poilievre calls on David Eby to join seven other premiers in asking for a pause on the pending 23% increase in the carbon tax but Eby pushes back.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
Seg 4: Is Canada on the brink of a measles outbreak?
Measles cases are increasing in Canada, with at least 31 cases reported so far in 2024, the highest annual total since 2019.
Guest: Caroline Colijn, SFU Professor and Canada 150 Research chair in mathematics for infection, evolution, and public health
Seg 5: Scott Talks Tikok! Should we ban it in Canada?
As The United States looks at banning TikTok in the country, should Canada look at doing the same thing? Or are the problems with social media much bigger than just one specific company?
Guest: Carmi Levy, Tech analyst and writer.
Seg 6: Was the E-Comm outage over the weekend a bigger problem?
B.C.'s largest 911 service provider experienced delays due to an "unplanned outage" on Saturday morning. E-Comm 911 advised callers waiting to speak with a call taker to remain on the line for assistance.
Guest: Oliver Gruter-Andrew, President and CEO of E-Comm
Seg 7: Should Parents be allowed to force their kids into care programs?
British Columbia legislators are considering a bill for the third time in six years allowing parents to force teens into health care for severe drug addictions or involvement in the sex trade.
Guest: Professor Grant Charles, UBC School of Social Work and a member of the UBC behavioural research ethics board.
Seg 8: Could a solution to student housing also be a benefit to seniors?
Cape Breton University and Town House, a Glace Bay organization, are collaborating on a housing program with the aim of pairing students needing housing with seniors who have extra space.
Guest: Cynthia Conley, Director, Department of Social Work, Cape Breton University.
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Seg 1: Can moving trees save our forests?

Assisted tree migration is a strategy employed in forestry and conservation to address the challenges posed by climate change. But does it work?

Guest: Greg O’neill, a Research scientist with BC’s Ministry of Forests, lands, and natural resource operations.

Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Fighting about freakin’ traffic!

Where in the lower mainland will you find the WORST traffic? Depending on who you are and your daily commute, the answers might be wildly different!

Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor

Seg 3: View From Victoria: Carbon tax baloney!

Pierre Poilievre calls on David Eby to join seven other premiers in asking for a pause on the pending 23% increase in the carbon tax but Eby pushes back.

Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

Seg 4: Is Canada on the brink of a measles outbreak?

Measles cases are increasing in Canada, with at least 31 cases reported so far in 2024, the highest annual total since 2019.

Guest: Caroline Colijn, SFU Professor and Canada 150 Research chair in mathematics for infection, evolution, and public health

Seg 5: Scott Talks Tikok! Should we ban it in Canada?

As The United States looks at banning TikTok in the country, should Canada look at doing the same thing? Or are the problems with social media much bigger than just one specific company?

Guest: Carmi Levy, Tech analyst and writer.

Seg 6: Was the E-Comm outage over the weekend a bigger problem?

B.C.'s largest 911 service provider experienced delays due to an "unplanned outage" on Saturday morning. E-Comm 911 advised callers waiting to speak with a call taker to remain on the line for assistance.

Guest: Oliver Gruter-Andrew, President and CEO of E-Comm

Seg 7: Should Parents be allowed to force their kids into care programs?

British Columbia legislators are considering a bill for the third time in six years allowing parents to force teens into health care for severe drug addictions or involvement in the sex trade.

Guest: Professor Grant Charles, UBC School of Social Work and a member of the UBC behavioural research ethics board.

Seg 8: Could a solution to student housing also be a benefit to seniors?

Cape Breton University and Town House, a Glace Bay organization, are collaborating on a housing program with the aim of pairing students needing housing with seniors who have extra space.

Guest: Cynthia Conley, Director, Department of Social Work, Cape Breton University.

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