Full Show: Toxins in the brain while sleeping, Beware the Canadian goose & Improving the standards of social workers in BC

Seg 1: Do our brains actually release toxins when we sleep?
A recent study led by Prof Nick Franks and Prof Bill Wisden at Imperial College London challenges the long-held belief in neuroscience that sleep significantly enhances the brain's ability to clear waste.
Guest: Dr. Nicholas Franks, Professor of Biophysics and Anaesthetics at Imperial College London
Seg 2: View From Victoria: A lot of speculation
Everyone is giving their two cents on the merger of the BC Conservatives and BC United.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
Seg 3: It’s the end of Google Search as we know it
To maintain its search rankings amidst the shift to generative AI, Google rolled out its most significant algorithm update.
Guest: Eric Shwartzman, SEO Consultant Specializing in Earned Media and Author of “The Digital Pivot: Secrets of Online Marketing”
Seg 4: Beware the Canadian Goose!
It’s nesting season for Canadian Geese and while the fear of geese is a little bit exaggerated, there is a need to be cautious around the animal during this time.
Guest: Barry Kent McKay, Wildlife Expert with Animal Alliance Canada
Seg 5: How will social media companies help BC protect youth online?
The BC government and major social media companies, including Meta, Google, TikTok, X, and Snap Inc., have formed a “historic collaboration” to enhance youth safety online.
Guest: Nikki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia
Seg 6: CKNW Playoff Report:
It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup!
Guest: Barry Delay, Sports Anchor for Global News
Seg 7: Could the BC Greens improve the standards for social workers?
Could the BC Greens improve the standards for social workers?
Guest: Sonia Fursteanu, Leader of the BC Greens
Seg 8: How Vancouver is bringing frogs back from extinction
The Vancouver Aquarium has taken a leadership role in frog conservation, particularly through its breeding programs.
Guest: Andrew Cumming, Lead Frog Biologist at the Vancouver Aquarium
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Seg 1: Do our brains actually release toxins when we sleep?

A recent study led by Prof Nick Franks and Prof Bill Wisden at Imperial College London challenges the long-held belief in neuroscience that sleep significantly enhances the brain's ability to clear waste.

Guest: Dr. Nicholas Franks, Professor of Biophysics and Anaesthetics at Imperial College London

Seg 2: View From Victoria: A lot of speculation

Everyone is giving their two cents on the merger of the BC Conservatives and BC United.

Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

Seg 3: It’s the end of Google Search as we know it

To maintain its search rankings amidst the shift to generative AI, Google rolled out its most significant algorithm update.

Guest: Eric Shwartzman, SEO Consultant Specializing in Earned Media and Author of “The Digital Pivot: Secrets of Online Marketing”

Seg 4: Beware the Canadian Goose!

It’s nesting season for Canadian Geese and while the fear of geese is a little bit exaggerated, there is a need to be cautious around the animal during this time.

Guest: Barry Kent McKay, Wildlife Expert with Animal Alliance Canada

Seg 5: How will social media companies help BC protect youth online?

The BC government and major social media companies, including Meta, Google, TikTok, X, and Snap Inc., have formed a “historic collaboration” to enhance youth safety online.

Guest: Nikki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia

Seg 6: CKNW Playoff Report:

It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup!

Guest: Barry Delay, Sports Anchor for Global News

Seg 7: Could the BC Greens improve the standards for social workers?

Could the BC Greens improve the standards for social workers?

Guest: Sonia Fursteanu, Leader of the BC Greens

Seg 8: How Vancouver is bringing frogs back from extinction

The Vancouver Aquarium has taken a leadership role in frog conservation, particularly through its breeding programs.

Guest: Andrew Cumming, Lead Frog Biologist at the Vancouver Aquarium

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