Best Surrey Bc Podcasts (2025)

Sept. 25, 2025: Guest host Robin Gill in for Jas Johal Canada Post workers back on strike (0:00) Guest: Jennifer Savage, CUPW’s National Director for the Pacific Region (Canadian Union of Postal Workers) Canada Post to make sweeping changes, ending door-to-door delivery (7:13) Guest: Marvin Ryder, Associate professor at McMaster University’s DeGroo…

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Can Emily Lowan take the B.C. Greens in the right direction? 8:37

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Stewart Prest, Political Science lecturer, University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Introducing Emily Lowan: the brand new leader of the B.C. Greens 6:07

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Emily Lowan, leader of the B.C Green Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Canada Post workers back on strike 7:56

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Jennifer Savage, CUPW’s National Director for the Pacific Region (Canadian Union of Postal Workers) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Canada’s EV strategy: A poor example of industrial policy? 7:13

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Jerome Gessaroli, senior fellow with the Macdonald Laurier Institute, and leads the Sound Economic Policy Project at BCIT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Another City Councillor considers seat as Vancouver's next mayor 9:02

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Who will challenge Ken Sim in Vancouver’s next mayoral race? 11:11

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Vancouver councillor Rebecca Bligh is officially running for mayor, while fellow councillor Pete Fry is weighing his own political future. Host Stephen Quinn talks with CBC’s Justin McElroy about what these early moves say about the race, the stakes, and the political chatter coming out of the UBCM conference.…

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Full show: Small business layoffs, Addictive video games, & Protein is in EVERYTHING! 46:12

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Are small business going to need to layoff more people? Are video games becoming too addictive? Protein Hype is REAL. How much do we actually need? Evictions are the leading cause behind Vancouver's rise in homelessness. The Federal government is launching a task force on artificial intelligence. It's expected deliver an updated national AI strateg…

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Federal government launching a task force on artificial intelligence. 9:10

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The Federal government is launching a task force on artificial intelligence. Guest: Daniel Perry - Director of Federal Affairs, Council of Canadian innovators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Are small business going to need to layoff more people? 9:30

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BC small business confidence is the lowest in Canada for the second straight month. Are small business going to need to layoff more people? Guest: Ryan Mitton - CFIB Director of Legislative affairs BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Evictions are driving homelessness 7:58

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Homeless population in Metro Vancouver has grown 141% since 2005, and evictions are the leading cause! Guest: Lorraine Copas - Chair of the Greater Metro Vancouver Community Advisory Board for Reaching Home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Are video games too addictive? 10:14

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A 12-year-old from Kamloops, B.C. is suing Roblox Corp. and Roblox Canada Inc. in B.C. Supreme Court. The lawsuit alleges Roblox is highly addictive, causing anxiety, depression, irritability, mood swings, and harming physical and social well-being. Guest: Cam Adair - founder of Game Quitters and expert on video game addiction Learn more about your…

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Protein Hype is REAL 8:18

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Protein hype is REAL: Protein is EVERYWHERE now. It's even being added to unconventional items like iced tea and chips. This added protein is being marketed as essential for healthy aging and muscle maintenance. What does the research say? Guest: Timothy Caulfield - Canadian professor of law at the University of Alberta, the research director of it…

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What’s your “time personality”? 13:27

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We all know people who are always late. Maybe you're one of them. The tardy gets a bad rap. But they aren't all self-centred, says University of Texas time expert Dawna Ballard. Some of them may be time blind. Others simply can't pull themselves away from people they value. Understanding what's behind our time personalities might help us get along …

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How is Nova Scotia revolutionizing their sepsis approach 12:51

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In the last year, Nova Scotia Health implemented a sepsis action improvement plan in six health care facilities throughout the province. It's worked so well, now, they're rolling it out province wide. In a first for Canada, all ER nurses across Nova Scotia will be able to administer antibiotics to anyone they suspect of having sepsis by the end of …

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Why Chris Hayes isn't a "doomer" about U.S. democracy 19:27

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It can be hard to make sense of the barrage of news coming out of the United States these days. The murder of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk has ignited a fraught conversation about free speech and the limits of presidential power in the United States. MSNBC host Chris Hayes joins us to talk about why he says US President Donald Trump is an…

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"Lentil King" wants Canadian businesses to think bigger 24:35

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Murad al-Katib started his pulse crop business in his basement. Now it's worth $3B a year and in 120 countries. At a time when many Canadian businesses are trying to diversify their markets, and get into value-added manufacturing, al-Katib's company AGT has actually done it. He's built rail infrastructure, manufacturing businesses, and partnerships…

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Did Jimmy Kimmel have a triumphant return? 47:41

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Sept. 24, 2025: Guest host Robin Gill in for Jas Johal Jimmy Kimmel returns to TV - was it a triumphant comeback? (0:00) Guest: Dana Gee, Arts reporter for Vancouver sun and The Province Can the ostrich cull be justified? (11:25) Guest: Jason Tetro, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show, Microbiologist with expertise in emerging pathogens Should t…

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Municipal leaders in B.C call for removal of Israeli liquor in stores 6:39

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Nadine Nakagawa, New Westminster City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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American billionaire speaks out on saving the Universal Ostrich Farm from a cull 6:34

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to John Catsimatidis, American billionaire and radio host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Full Show: Shortage of alcohol in BC, Not paying enough strata fees & Actions and choices 34:16

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Restaurants are preparing for BIG shortages in alcohol Guest: Bo Chen, executive director, ABLE BC There’s a good chance your strata isn’t charging you enough Guest: Thomas Beattie, CEO of OCTOAI, a Condo Intelliegnce group that works with stratas to save money What if our actions aren’t actually dictated by our choices? Guest: Benjamin Gardiner, p…

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Making Cents of the Markets for Sep 24, 2025 9:28

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Making Cents of the Markets for Sep 24, 2025 Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Restaurants are preparing for BIG shortages in alcohol 7:32

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Restaurants are preparing for BIG shortages in alcohol Guest: Bo Chen, executive director, ABLE BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Keep It Local: Fruit Farming and Climate Change 10:23

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Keep It Local: Fruit Farming and Climate Change Guest: Deep Brar, Vice President of the BC Fruit Growers Association and second generation orchardist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Is Tylenol safe? 7:47

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Is Tylenol safe? Guest: Alex Straiker, Research Professor, Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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There’s a good chance your strata isn’t charging you enough 8:25

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There’s a good chance your strata isn’t charging you enough Guest: Thomas Beattie, CEO of OCTOAI, a Condo Intelliegnce group that works with stratas to save money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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View From Victoria: Is the government taking on a massive makeover? 15:21

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View From Victoria: Is the government taking on a massive makeover? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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What if our actions aren’t actually dictated by our choices? 9:10

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What if our actions aren’t actually dictated by our choices? Guest: Benjamin Gardiner, professor of psychology, Co-Director, Habit Application & Theory Research Group, University of Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Trump links autism and Tylenol. What does research say? 11:45

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President Trump made an announcement on Monday that Tylenol use in early pregnancy is linked to autism. But all the current research points to that not being true. Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou is a child neurologist and co-leads the Autism Research Centre at the Bloorview Research Institute in Toronto. She's not convinced either.…

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Scammed and the bank won't help? Here's what you can do 21:20

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Canadians lost a whopping $647 million to fraud last year. Most scams involve money taken from your bank accounts or investments. But few victims of fraud get their money back from the bank. Sarah Bradley, Canada's Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments, explains what the rules are, what your rights are, what to do if you've been scammed — …

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Could the U.S. H1-B visa fee be a win for Canadian tech? 19:35

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The Trump administration is introducing a new $100,000 fee on the specialized visa, forcing companies to pay up for top talent. Our panel of tech experts looks at whether the Canadian tech industry could take advantage of the change and attract skilled workers here instead.

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What’s the state of free speech in America? 15:32

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Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late night show last night after being suspended for comments he made surrounding the death of Charlie Kirk. The suspension ignited a debate about free speech in the media — but is his return a victory? We speak to Greg Lukianoff, is the president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.…

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John Rustad survives leadership review, Elenore Sturko kicked out 45:28

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Sept. 23, 2025: Guest host Robin Gill in for Jas Johal Elenore Sturko removed from B.C Conservative caucus - what’s next for her? (0:00) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C.'s Reporter at the legislature Olympic Oval officials’ $80k fancy trip paid for by Richmond taxpayers (11:11) Guest: Kash Heed, Richmond City councillor Former B.C. United MLA sp…

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Former B.C. United MLA speaks on Elenore Sturko’s ousting from the Conservatives 13:01

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Karin Kirkpatrick, Leader of the Centre B.C Party, former colleague of Elenore Sturko’s as a B.C United MLA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Is prenatal Tylenol usage linked to childhood autism? Why that isn’t exactly the case 8:11

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Dr. Sura Alwan, Clinical Teratologist at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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The problem with B.C’s approval of Ksi Lisims LNG Project 9:26

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Guest host Robin Gill talks to Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, UBCIC (Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs) President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast

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Born Again | The Gospel of John 49:43

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We don’t have to look far to see people searching for meaning and purpose. Whether it's through careers, family, hobbies, passions, relationships, or faith, we all long to live in a way that feels fully alive. Think about it: most advertising is built on the promise of “real life.” From shampoo commercials to grocery store flyers, we’re constantly …

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Why was Elenore Sturko kicked out of the B.C. Conservatives — and where does the party go from here? 18:42

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B.C. MLA Elenore Sturko was abruptly removed from the Conservative caucus just hours after party members voted to keep John Rustad as leader. We hear from Sturko herself and fellow MLA Linda Hepner about Rustad’s leadership — and what this all means for the party’s future.

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Full Show: Booted out of the Conservatives, Doctor interest in Canada & Kimmel returns to airwaves 51:46

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Elenore Sturko gets ousted from Conservative Caucus Guest: Elenore Sturko, Independent MLA Why are doctors interested in Canada, but not moving to practice here? Guest: Phil Martin, the chief executive of Physicians For You, a Canadian physician recruitment agency Jimmy Kimmel will return to the airwaves Guest: Ethan Bearman, California Entertainme…

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Another expansion of the BCGEU strike action 8:26

17h ago8:26

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Another expansion of the BCGEU strike action Guest: Paul Finch, BCGEU President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Jimmy Kimmel will return to the airwaves 9:03

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Jimmy Kimmel will return to the airwaves Guest: Ethan Bearman, California Entertainment Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast