BC Today

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BC Today

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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Team Canada beats the U.S. in 4 Nations Face-Off final

    Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime as Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in a riveting 4 Nations Face-Off final Thursday. As their coach, Jon Cooper said after the game, 'this was a win for 40-million plus people.' We hear how British Columbians were watching and how they felt after the emotional victory.

    49 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Canada and U.S. face-off in politically charged 4 Nations final | End of take-home safer suply in B.C.

    Thursday's 4 Nations hockey game final between Team Canada and Team USA is carrying the weight of political hostilities between the two nations. Sports writer and author Ed Willes joins the show to discuss the tensions in the game as we ask our audience what's at stake for them. Next, B.C.'s health ministry announced an end to the province's take-home safer supply program Wednesday, making it mandatory for a pharmacist to be present when someone is consuming one of the drugs. We hear from drug user activist Gerth Mullins on how this will impact people using the program.

    50 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Wartime rhetoric in Throne Speech amid tariff threats | Dog behaviour management

    B.C. Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia made references to the Second World War in the throne speech Tuesday, calling on MLAs to summon wartime character in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs. We ask our audience their thoughts on the comparison. Next, as Metro Vancouver reviews its dog leash policies at Pacific Spirit Park, people are divided over the enforcement of rules. A professional dog trainer joins us for her thoughts on training dogs for off-leash areas.

    50 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Toronto airport crash latest | B.C. Throne Speech | Off-leash dogs in public parks

    We begin with the latest from the plane crash at Toronto's Pearson Airport. Next, we take your calls as the Trump tariff threats loom over the 2025 B.C. Throne speech. Finally, Vancouver's Pacific Spirit Regional Park's off-leash dog rules are under review. What are your thoughts on off-leash dogs in public spaces?

    37 min

  5. FEB 14

    How are you feeling about the Canadian flag? | Brian Minter answers your gardening questions

    As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to threaten Canada with tariffs and talks about annexation, politicians in this country are pushing people to rally behind the Maple Leaf on its 60th anniversary for Flag Day Saturday. We ask how our audience feels about the Maple Leaf. Next, B.C. Today gardening columnist answers your questions.

    47 min

  6. FEB 13

    Federal tax holiday | Valentine's Day and relationships

    Amy Bell is our guest host today. As Canada's two-month tax holiday sets to end on February 15, Restaurant Canada's Mark von Schellwitz and the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses' Ryan Mallough joins the show to discuss the impact it has had, as we ask our audience if they took advantage of it. On the eve of Valentine's Day, Robin Ducharme, CEO of Real Love Ready, joins the show to discuss what effort should be put into relationships.

    48 min

  7. FEB 12

    Engagement in Canadian politics | Political tensions making their way in sports

    Amy Bell is our guest host today. With Canadian politics swirling following U.S. President Donald Trump's election, new polls are showing shifts in both political views and patriotism in the country. UBC political scientist Stewart Prest joins the show to discuss how Canadians are taking in the current political landscape as we ask viewers if recent events have them more engaged in government affairs. The Four Nations Face Off begins tonight in Montreal, but political and economic tensions have also entered the arena following ruptures in U.S.-Canada relations. Brock University sports management professor Taylor McKee and Daily Hive's national sports editor Rob Williams join the show to discuss the role politics can play in sports.

    51 min

  8. FEB 11

    Canadians cancelling U.S. travel | Juno nominations

    Amy Bell is our host today. On Tuesday's show: Travel agents say they're seeing more Canadians cancel their trips to the United States in favour of vacationing elsewhere as a result of tensions over tariffs. Travel consultant McKenzie McMillan joins the show to discuss the trend, and we ask viewers if they're rethinking their travel plans. The 2025 Juno Awards nominations are out, with Tate McRae and Josh Ross leading the pack. CBC's Vibin' host Rohit Joseph joins the show to discuss highlights in Canadian music over the last year.

    51 min
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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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  • Creator
    CBC
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2025
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Copyright © CBC 2025
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