Full Show: New ways to save in 2024, Millions of dollars in gold unclaimed & Canadian Alcohol guidelines

Seg 1: The story behind the real life Assassin’s Creed
Nizari Ismaili, often referred to as the Assassins, were a secretive sect within the Ismaili branch of Shi’a Islam, active during the 11th to 13th centuries. They gained notoriety for their skill in assassination, which was used as a tool in their struggle against powerful adversaries.
Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think
Seg 2: What are 2024’s top baby name predictions
The trend toward using traditionally feminine names for boys signifies a broader societal shift towards breaking gender norms.
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 3: View From Victoria:
Have you checked your home assessment yet? The new numbers were posted Saturday on the BC assessment authority website. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.
Seg 4: New year, New Tax Mandates
We break down everything from the elimination of short-term rental deductions to mental health service exemptions and CPP contribution enhancements.
Guest: Daniel Rogozynski, Master of Accounting Co-Director at the University of Waterloo
Seg 5: How to stop procrastinating
Do you procrastinate? We all do it to a degree, but have you ever asked why?
Guest: Dr. Joseph Ferrari, Professor of Psychology at DePaul University and Author of “Still Procrastinating
Seg 6: How will Canada’s new guidelines address alcohol consumption?
New guidelines advocating for routine discussions between healthcare professionals and patients regarding alcohol consumption have been implemented in Canada’s healthcare system.
Guest: Dr. Jurgen Rehm, Senior Scientist at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Co-Chair of the Guideline Writing Committee
Seg 7: Why physicians often overlook women’s pain
The gender pain gap refers to the disparity in understanding and addressing pain between men and women within the healthcare system.
Guest: Dr. Michelle Griffin, Director of MFG Health Consulting and Women's Health Expert
Seg 8: $11 million of gold found in a sunken ship off BC’s coast remains unclaimed
A salvage company utilized advanced technology for an exploration in 2016 that uncovered 11 million dollars worth of gold in a sunken ship off BC’s coast.
Guest: Jeff Hummel, Director of The Northwest Shipwreck Alliance
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Seg 1: The story behind the real life Assassin’s Creed

Nizari Ismaili, often referred to as the Assassins, were a secretive sect within the Ismaili branch of Shi’a Islam, active during the 11th to 13th centuries. They gained notoriety for their skill in assassination, which was used as a tool in their struggle against powerful adversaries.

Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think

Seg 2: What are 2024’s top baby name predictions

The trend toward using traditionally feminine names for boys signifies a broader societal shift towards breaking gender norms.

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Seg 3: View From Victoria:

Have you checked your home assessment yet? The new numbers were posted Saturday on the BC assessment authority website. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Seg 4: New year, New Tax Mandates

We break down everything from the elimination of short-term rental deductions to mental health service exemptions and CPP contribution enhancements.

Guest: Daniel Rogozynski, Master of Accounting Co-Director at the University of Waterloo

Seg 5: How to stop procrastinating

Do you procrastinate? We all do it to a degree, but have you ever asked why?

Guest: Dr. Joseph Ferrari, Professor of Psychology at DePaul University and Author of “Still Procrastinating

Seg 6: How will Canada’s new guidelines address alcohol consumption?

New guidelines advocating for routine discussions between healthcare professionals and patients regarding alcohol consumption have been implemented in Canada’s healthcare system.

Guest: Dr. Jurgen Rehm, Senior Scientist at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Co-Chair of the Guideline Writing Committee

Seg 7: Why physicians often overlook women’s pain

The gender pain gap refers to the disparity in understanding and addressing pain between men and women within the healthcare system.

Guest: Dr. Michelle Griffin, Director of MFG Health Consulting and Women's Health Expert

Seg 8: $11 million of gold found in a sunken ship off BC’s coast remains unclaimed

A salvage company utilized advanced technology for an exploration in 2016 that uncovered 11 million dollars worth of gold in a sunken ship off BC’s coast.

Guest: Jeff Hummel, Director of The Northwest Shipwreck Alliance

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices