The City of Vancouver has new plans to revitalize the Granville Entertainment District between Robson and Drake streets, addressing safety, public transportation and support for businesses. Jeff Guignard, the executive director of the Alliance of Beverage Licensees in B.C., discusses the proposals as we ask viewers what they think is needed for a thriving nightlife district in their region.

A new report released by the Representative for Children and Youth raises more red flags about an overworked and understaffed workforce in B.C.'s child welfare system. Jennifer Charlesworth, B.C.'s Representative for Children and Youth, discusses the findings.

Jodie Wickens, B.C.'s Minister of Children and Family Development, also joins the show to respond to the report.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will appoint a fentanyl czar in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's concerns around the flow of illegal drugs. Ottawa is still determining what the job would look like, but Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says the czar would be involved in coordination efforts.

Vancouver Sun crime reporter Kim Bolan joins the show to provide an overview of the production and flow of illegal drugs in B.C. and we take audience members' calls to weigh in on what tasks the new 'czar' should prioritize.

B.C. will fast-track 18 resource projects to reduce trade reliance on the U.S., which includes hydro, wind, LNG and mining. Some climate activists are concerned the environment is taking a back seat. Environment reporter Emily Atkin joins the show to discuss. We take audience phone calls to weigh in.

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Environment Canada says Metro Vancouver will be hit with two to four centimetres of snow, and has issued cold weather warnings for parts of B.C. The snow and cold led to multiple school cancellations and rough commutes Tuesday morning. CBC's Jessica Cheung reports on how Metro Vancouverites are navigating the weather.

Multiple crashes on Highway 1 near the Port Mann Bridge prompted B.C. Highway Patrol to ask drivers to avoid the highway, or stay home altogether. Cpl. Michael McLaughlin provides an update on road conditions.

Canada has secured a 30-day pause on tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite the reprieve, leaders in Canada are looking to decrease reliance on the American economy, with many consumers continuing their pledge to buy local. Heather O'Hara, executive director of the B.C. Association of Farmers Markets, joins the show to discuss local products.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump talk for a second time to address U.S. tariffs and Canada's countermeasures. We ask viewers how this affects their personal and business relationships with neighbours south of the border.

B.C. Lumber Trade council president Kurt Niquidet joins the show to talk about the tariff impacts on the local lumber industry.

The auto sector, food production, energy and forestry are just a few industries that will get slammed when tariffs come into effect. Global supply chain expert Adel Guitouni answers questions about how the U.S. tariffs will affect operations.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shot down reports of delaying Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods until March 1 and confirmed it will go forward February 1. B.C. Federation of Labour president Sussanne Skidmore joins the show as we ask viewers how they're bracing for incoming tariffs.

For those planning to buy more Canadian products as tariffs loom, we hear about a new tool developed by researchers at UBC that traces the source of produce.

Gardening columnist Brian Minter joins us to answer your gardening questions.

B.C. Minister of Education and Child Care Lisa Beare appoints an official trustee to School District 61 (Great Victoria) and fires the current school board following a dispute with a safety plan that barred police from schools. CBC's Kathryn Marlow breaks down the developments.

As Translink faces a $600 million operating deficit, many experts are looking to New York's congestion pricing model, which experts say shows promising results. Former Vancouver city councillor and Translink board member Gordon Price discusses the pros and cons of the model and how it could work in Metro Vancouver.

The Surrey Board of Trade's latest road survey calls for more investment in sustainable transit and transportation investments. Spokesperson Jasroop Gosal weighs in on congestion pricing as a possible solution.

B.C. Premier David Eby is backing a COVID-19 pandemic-style relief against U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. He cautions the impact of U.S. tariffs could hit harder than the 2008 recession and says the planning will be made through the lens of a "potentially protracted trade war." Tom Davidoff, UBC business professor, joins the show as we ask viewers what supports are needed for B.C. businesses.

Celebrations have kicked off to usher in the Year of the Snake. Food is a crucial part of the festivities. Potluck Hawker Eatery co-owner Justin Cheung shows off some of his favourite Lunar New Year dishes.

The commissioner of the public inquiry into foreign interference issued her final report looking into how foreign actors have tried to interfere in the electoral process of the 2019 and 2021 federal elections. She remarked that disinformation and misinformation pose a major risk to Canadian democracy. Ronaldo Au-Yeung, a political scientist from Notre Dame University, discusses the impact of disinformation in democratic institutions as we ask viewers how they stay informed as they head to the ballot box this year. We take audience calls for their reaction.

Many users are flocking to join Chinese tech startup DeepSeek's new artificial intelligence chatbot. Tech analyst Carmi Levy unpacks what it is and what it means for the competition between U.S. and Chinese tech companies.

The 2025 Juno Awards will take place in Vancouver on March 30. In the leadup, CBC is presenting Road to the Junos, a concert series that celebrates local talent. Juno Award-winning musician Tom Landa previews the event. We ask audience members to phone in to let us know their favourite B.C. musicians for a chance to win a pair of tickets to "Road to the Junos"!