Full Show: Understanding the mind of a crow, Why are IQ's dropping & Surrey School board controversy?

Seg 1: How did a Dick Cheney mask help us understand the mind of a crow?
In 2008, researchers conducted a study using rubber masks to demonstrate that American crows have the ability to recognize familiar human faces; particularly those who might pose a threat.
Guest: Dr. John Marzluff, Professor of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington
Seg 2: Are Canadians taking advantage of cross-border shopping?
Is there a problem with cross-border shopping spending sprees? Some people think that Canadians are abusing the Bellingham shopping locations.
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Capping international students
The Feds bring in a cap on international students and BC is still struggling to figure out what it all means for the Province with the Premier in Ottawa asking for some relief and possible exemptions. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.
Seg 4: Should the US retaliate against Iran’s drone attack?
Iran-backed militants allegedly carried out a drone attack, resulting in the deaths of three American service members and injuries to over 40 others.
Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News
Seg 5: Why are post-secondary IQ scores dropping?
Meta-analysis reveals a noteworthy decline in average IQs among undergraduates, dropping from approximately 119 to 102. This contrasts with the Flynn effect, a phenomenon where IQ scores in the general public have steadily risen over time.
Guest: Ross Pomeroy, Senior Editor of RealClearScience.com
Seg 6: How does BC plan on changing its Land Act?
BC is planning legislative amendments to the Land Act, a significant legislation governing public land access and use, covering 94% of the province.
Guest: Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Seg 7: How does the Surrey School Board calculate enrolment rates?
A report which is part of the 2024-2025 capital plan, projects 9,777 new students based on 51,490 new housing units in the next decade in Surrey. This is the Board’s second capital plan, after its initial draft was unanimously rejected.
Guest: Gary Tymoschuk, Vice-Chairperson of the Surrey School Board of Trustees
Seg 8: Should we do away with Sick notes?
Guest: Mike Salveta, President of Human Resources Management at Pivotal HR Solutions
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Seg 1: How did a Dick Cheney mask help us understand the mind of a crow?

In 2008, researchers conducted a study using rubber masks to demonstrate that American crows have the ability to recognize familiar human faces; particularly those who might pose a threat.

Guest: Dr. John Marzluff, Professor of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington

Seg 2: Are Canadians taking advantage of cross-border shopping?

Is there a problem with cross-border shopping spending sprees? Some people think that Canadians are abusing the Bellingham shopping locations.

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Seg 3: View From Victoria: Capping international students

The Feds bring in a cap on international students and BC is still struggling to figure out what it all means for the Province with the Premier in Ottawa asking for some relief and possible exemptions. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Seg 4: Should the US retaliate against Iran’s drone attack?

Iran-backed militants allegedly carried out a drone attack, resulting in the deaths of three American service members and injuries to over 40 others.

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News

Seg 5: Why are post-secondary IQ scores dropping?

Meta-analysis reveals a noteworthy decline in average IQs among undergraduates, dropping from approximately 119 to 102. This contrasts with the Flynn effect, a phenomenon where IQ scores in the general public have steadily risen over time.

Guest: Ross Pomeroy, Senior Editor of RealClearScience.com

Seg 6: How does BC plan on changing its Land Act?

BC is planning legislative amendments to the Land Act, a significant legislation governing public land access and use, covering 94% of the province.

Guest: Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Seg 7: How does the Surrey School Board calculate enrolment rates?

A report which is part of the 2024-2025 capital plan, projects 9,777 new students based on 51,490 new housing units in the next decade in Surrey. This is the Board’s second capital plan, after its initial draft was unanimously rejected.

Guest: Gary Tymoschuk, Vice-Chairperson of the Surrey School Board of Trustees

Seg 8: Should we do away with Sick notes?

Guest: Mike Salveta, President of Human Resources Management at Pivotal HR Solutions

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