Toronto Blue Jays series in Seattle in the crossfire of Canada-U.S. political tensions
The decline in Canadians travelling to the U.S. does not bode well for tonight's baseball game in Seattle between the Blue Jays and the Mariners, with ticket prices dropping to below $30 each. Kim Malcolm, host of the NPR affiliate radio program All Things Considered, joins the show to talk about what's happening. Retail analyst and author Bruce Winder discusses the U.S. boycott movement's impact on Canadian consumers and businesses.
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Messages for mom
We ask you to call in and send us your messages to mom for Mother's Day.
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First American Pope | Alberta separatism | Courage to Come Back
We mark the election of the Catholic Church's first American pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV. University of Alberta law professor Eric Adams joins our conversation about Alberta separatism. David Chalke, a recipient of this year's Courage to Come Back Awards, joins the show as we ask our audience to share their stories about how they overcame challenges in life.
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Post-election youth panel
Last month's federal election saw one of the highest voter turnouts since 1993 at more than 68 per cent. Cole Reinbold from the B.C. Federation of Students and financial counsellor Jessica Moorhouse discuss what the election results mean for younger voters.
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India-Pakistan tensions
India has fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory, killing dozens. Pakistan's leader calls it an "act of war." Reeta Tremblay, a political scientist at the University of Victoria, joins the show to explain the ongoing tensions between the two countries.
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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