Full Show: The political theatre in the legislature & Safer supply and hospital admissions & Drug safe zones at hospitals

Seg 1: What can gravitational waves tell us about the universe
A remarkable advancement has occurred in the realm of astrophysics: the detection of gravitational waves resulting from the cataclysmic collision between a neutron star and a light black hole.
Guest: Dr. Heather Fong, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Astronomy and Astrophysics at UBC
Seg 2: Future of Work Series: Can 'Toxic Positivity' be a threat to your workplace?
We've heard that nobody likes a negative nelly, but a positive polly-anna can be just as problematic. 980 CKNW contributor Geri-Mayer-Judson tells us about 'Toxic Positivity' and the threat it can pose to productivity.
Guest: Geri Meyer-Judson, Contributor for The Jas Johal Show
Seg 3: View From Victoria: The theatre of politics
It was a Political theatre and a good reason to watch question period from inside the house. Bruce Banman, conservative MLA, uses his party’s slot for a multitude of attacks on the NDP.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
Seg 4: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in
Teachers in Tennessee can now carry concealed weapons and Arizona revived a law from 1864 to ban abortions.
Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News
Seg 5: Why doesn’t BC cover medications that other provinces do?
The Gastrointestinal Society is drawing attention to BC’s disparity in ensuring access to essential prescription medications compared to other provinces.
Guest: Gail Attara, Chief Executive Officer of the Gastrointestinal Society
Seg 6: Is the spike in opioid hospitalizations related to BC's safer supply?
A study carried out to measure the broader impact of safer supply on British Columbia was the first to assess the effects of the Safer Opioid Supply policy of British Columbia on opioid prescription and related health outcomes at the population level.
Guest: Dr. Shawn Bugden, Dean of Memorial University’s School of Pharmacology and Co-Author of Study
Seg 7: Kickin it with the Caps
Its the battle for the top spot in the league as the #1 ranked Whitecaps face off against the #2 team in the league.
Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps
Seg 8: Will requiring designated drug zones improve hospital safety?
BC’s Health Minister announced the implementation of designated spaces in hospitals for the consumption of illicit drugs by patients with substance-use disorders. This policy aims to address the dual challenges of patient care and workplace safety.
Guest: Adriane Gear, President of the BC Nurses’ Union
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Seg 1: What can gravitational waves tell us about the universe

A remarkable advancement has occurred in the realm of astrophysics: the detection of gravitational waves resulting from the cataclysmic collision between a neutron star and a light black hole.

Guest: Dr. Heather Fong, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Astronomy and Astrophysics at UBC

Seg 2: Future of Work Series: Can 'Toxic Positivity' be a threat to your workplace?

We've heard that nobody likes a negative nelly, but a positive polly-anna can be just as problematic. 980 CKNW contributor Geri-Mayer-Judson tells us about 'Toxic Positivity' and the threat it can pose to productivity.

Guest: Geri Meyer-Judson, Contributor for The Jas Johal Show

Seg 3: View From Victoria: The theatre of politics

It was a Political theatre and a good reason to watch question period from inside the house. Bruce Banman, conservative MLA, uses his party’s slot for a multitude of attacks on the NDP.

Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

Seg 4: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in

Teachers in Tennessee can now carry concealed weapons and Arizona revived a law from 1864 to ban abortions.

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News

Seg 5: Why doesn’t BC cover medications that other provinces do?

The Gastrointestinal Society is drawing attention to BC’s disparity in ensuring access to essential prescription medications compared to other provinces.

Guest: Gail Attara, Chief Executive Officer of the Gastrointestinal Society

Seg 6: Is the spike in opioid hospitalizations related to BC's safer supply?

A study carried out to measure the broader impact of safer supply on British Columbia was the first to assess the effects of the Safer Opioid Supply policy of British Columbia on opioid prescription and related health outcomes at the population level.

Guest: Dr. Shawn Bugden, Dean of Memorial University’s School of Pharmacology and Co-Author of Study

Seg 7: Kickin it with the Caps

Its the battle for the top spot in the league as the #1 ranked Whitecaps face off against the #2 team in the league.

Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps

Seg 8: Will requiring designated drug zones improve hospital safety?

BC’s Health Minister announced the implementation of designated spaces in hospitals for the consumption of illicit drugs by patients with substance-use disorders. This policy aims to address the dual challenges of patient care and workplace safety.

Guest: Adriane Gear, President of the BC Nurses’ Union

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