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BC Today is where British Columbians connect on issues facing their lives and their community. Every week day at noon PT and 1pm MT, BC Today host Michelle Eliot delves into the top story for the province.

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Craft breweries and tariffs

The B.C. Craft Brewers Guild says U.S. tariffs on aluminum are affecting the bottom line of local craft breweries. Executive Director Ken Beattie explains how tariffs are taking a toll.

23 min
1 DAY AGO

Food banks under pressure amid U.S. tariffs

Food banks in B.C. saw a surge in donations of American produce as more locals strive to buy Canadian. Operators are seeing this as a silver lining amid growing demand, as food costs are expected to rise when tariffs set in on April 2nd. Food Banks B.C. Executive Director Dan Huang-Taylor joins the show as we ask viewers about how tariffs are affecting their food consumption habits.

22 min
2 DAYS AGO

Federal election call expected Sunday

CBC has learned Prime Minister Mark Carney will ask the Governor General to dissolve Parliament and call a federal election on Sunday, March 23. This move comes as polls swing in the incumbent Liberal Party's favour amid tariff threats from the U.S. Hamish Telford, political scientist from the University of the Fraser Valley, analyzes the election landscape as we ask viewers what is top of mind as they prepare to head to the polls.

24 min
2 DAYS AGO

Sustainable farming in Canada and BC

Lenore Newman, director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley, discusses sustainable farming practices and ways to make B.C. farms and food production more independent from the U.S., amid a tariff war.

15 min
3 DAYS AGO

Backlash against Tesla

The Vancouver International Auto Show has removed Tesla electric vehicles from its event, citing safety concerns for attendees and exhibitors as the electric car-maker receives backlash for the actions of CEO Elon Musk. Bob Porter of the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association joins the show to discuss the backlash as we ask viewers how Musk's controversies affect how they feel about the Tesla brand.

21 min
3 DAYS AGO

CBC's Justin McElroy on his year of world travel

Fresh off a year of travelling the world, CBC municipal affairs reporter Justin McElroy has returned to Vancouver with many thoughts and reflections about his adventures. He joins the show to engage with viewers about what they've learned from travelling.

24 min
4 DAYS AGO

Carbon tax, inflation and B.C. Hydro rates

Statistics Canada has revealed inflation accelerated to 2.6 per cent across Canada following the federal tax break. Meanwhile, the federal government is scrapping the consumer carbon tax and the province is hiking B.C. Hydro rates. We ask viewers about their cost of living situations as Concordia University professor Moshe Lander joins the show to provide context.

24 min
4 DAYS AGO

Demand for swimming lessons

Many parents consider knowing how to swim an important life skill, but finding swimming lessons can be a challenge. Kimiko Hirakida of the Lifesaving Society of B.C. joins the show as we ask the audience about whether or not swimming lessons should be part of the B.C. school curriculum.

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BC Today is where British Columbians connect on issues facing their lives and their community. Every week day at noon PT and 1pm MT, BC Today host Michelle Eliot delves into the top story for the province.