• New Year's resolutions | Personal finance goals for 2025
    Jan 2 2025

    As 2025 kicks off, we hear from viewers about their resolutions and how they plan to keep them. Digital creator Kaylen Faye and Pacific Opera Victoria director Rebecca Haas join the show to discuss goal-setting and their 2025 bingo cards. Then, Jessica Moorhouse, host of the More Money podcast, discusses how the new year is a good time to check in on your finances.

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    50 mins
  • Looking back at the top B.C. news stories of 2024
    Dec 31 2024

    On New Year's Eve, we take a retrospective look at B.C.'s biggest news stories of the year. Angus Reid president Shachi Kurl discusses the top issues among British Columbians and we ask viewers about what stories had the most impact on them. CBC Reporters Karin Larsen and Brady Strachan join the show to reflect on the stories they've covered in 2024.

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    50 mins
  • Jimmy Carter's ties to Canada | Setting goals for the new year
    Dec 30 2024

    Reactions are pouring in after the passing of Jimmy Carter at 100. Our guest Arthur Milnes, journalist, historian and author of "98 Reasons to Thank Jimmy Carter" delves into the former U.S. president's legacy and relationship with Canada. And year-end reflections come with highs and lows. Life coach Kira Lynne joins the show to hear from viewers about the challenges of achieving new year's resolutions.

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    50 mins
  • Christmas Eve | Viewers share holiday greetings on the air
    Dec 24 2024

    BC Today's annual 'Christmas Cards of the Air' special asks viewers to call in or send holiday greetings they'd like to dedicate to family and friends near and far. Amy Bell guest hosts.

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    49 mins
  • Stormy weather forecast | Favourite holiday films | Navigating holiday gatherings
    Dec 23 2024

    Guest host Amy Bell takes us through stormy weather, holiday films and dealing with conflict at family gatherings. Storms with high winds are in the B.C. forecast this holiday season. Environment Canada gives an update on how it could affect celebrations and travel. Then, we discuss favourite holiday-themed movies with UBC media studies professor Christine Evans joins to discuss what makes a Christmas classic. Finally, we have to holiday gatherings with family and friends can be difficult for some. We'll hear some ways to navigate tricky situations, and survive the season without losing your cool.

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    53 mins
  • NDP seeks to topple Trudeau government | Holiday travel ramps up | Brian Minter
    Dec 20 2024

    NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will bring forward a motion of non-confidence to bring down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, in another blow to Trudeau's leadership as he shakes up his cabinet following finance minister Chrystia Freeland's resignation. We ask viewers what they think of Singh's move and what it means for the next election.

    With just days to go until Christmas, many are preparing to travel to see loved ones. We check on how travel is ramping up at Vancouver International Airport, and the impact of a janitors' strike at YVR.

    BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter joins us to talk about last-minute Christmas gifts for gardeners, and we take audience calls to answer your gardening questions.

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    53 mins
  • Campaign to keep skilled workers in B.C. | Holiday loneliness
    Dec 19 2024

    A campaign called Stay With B.C., launched by the Business Council of B.C., aims to make people think twice before moving out of province for economic or other reasons. Council president Laura Jones joins BC Today host Amy Bell as we ask viewers what it would take to convince people to stay.

    Holidays can be difficult for those without family and friends to spend them with. We ask viewers how they overcome loneliness during the holidays and how they find connection. We speak with Ingrid Andersen, Reverend at the Church of the Advent in Colwood, and Kiffer Card, professor of health sciences at Simon Fraser University, and Scientific Director of the Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health.

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    53 mins
  • The loonie's declining value and U.S. travel | Holidays on a budget
    Dec 18 2024

    The Canadian dollar has dipped below $0.70 US for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Werner Antweiler, associate professor at UBC's Sauder School of Business, joins us to explain the factors that have contributed to the currency's decline, and we ask viewers how this could affect plans to travel to the U.S.

    Next, as rising costs and inflation affect shopping plans, many are looking for ways to cut down holiday expenses. Wealth planner Xin Lou answers viewer questions on enjoying the holidays while staying on budget.

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    53 mins