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BC legends Tamara Taggart and Shushma Datt
It's This is VANCOLOUR's season three finale! Host Mo Amir talks to "the first lady of Canadian radio" Shushma Datt (Spice Radio) about the importance of diversity in Canadian media. Plus, beloved B.C. broadcaster Tamara Taggart explains why 2024 is the "Summer of George" (but it has nothing to do with Seinfeld).
Recorded: June 25, 2024 -
BONUS PODCAST: This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir, Angelo Isidorou, and Kareem Allam discuss the political culture and various political strategies that have set the stage for British Columbia ahead of its provincial election in October 2024.
Angelo Isidorou is the Executive Director for the Conservative Party of British Columbia.
Kareem Allam is a Partner of Fairview Strategy. He was the Campaign Manager for BC United (formerly BC Liberal Party) leader Kevin Falcon's successful BC Liberal leadership campaign.
RECORDED: June 25, 2024 -
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SOGI, Reconciliation, and equity in British Columbia
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to Annie Ohana, an internationally-recognized educator in Surrey, B.C,about the misconceptions of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) resources in British Columbia's schools. Plus, Wade Grant of the Musqueam First Nation raises concerns related to misinformation around Reconciliation and the denial of classifying residential schools as a "genocide" in B.C. Mo Amir also defends equity and inclusion efforts in Canada.
Recorded: June 24, 2024 -
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir defends equity and inclusion initiatives in Canada.
Recorded: June 24, 2024 -
B.C. Premier David Eby on the BC Conservatives, healthcare, and more!
Continuing an annual tradition, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir welcomes back B.C. Premier David Eby to discuss nurses who have yet to be re-hired after not complying with vaccine mandates; healthcare privatization; the safe supply of illicit drugs; money laundering; and the threat that Premier Eby claims is posed by the Conservative Party of British Columbia and their leader John Rustad.
Recorded: June 17, 2024 -
Are we as good as we think we are?
Is Canada broken? Is British Columbia a good place to do business? Is Vancouver truly a "world class city"? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to Stu McNish (Conversations That Matter) about the challenges faced by B.C. entrepreneurs. Plus, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade CEO Bridgitte Anderson explains how Vancouver measures up as a "world class city". Finally, Mo Amir tries to figure out if Canada is actually broken.
Recorded: June 10, 2024 -
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir wonders if Canada is truly "broken".
Recorded: June 10, 2024 -
BC Conservative leader John Rustad on Kevin Falcon, health care, and homophobia
After their popular interview in February, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir welcomes back Conservative Party of British Columbia leader John Rustad to discuss his relationship with BC United leader Kevin Falcon; a variety of issues pertaining to health care in B.C.; and accusations that homophobia and anti-LGBTQ sentiment runs throughout the BC Conservatives.
Recorded: June 3, 2024 -
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with CHEK's own Tchadas Leo (Our Native Land) to discuss the motivation and sacrifice that led to Tchadas becoming an award-winning broadcaster.
Recorded: May 27, 2024 -
He's fooled Penn & Teller (twice). He mesmerized Ellen DeGenerous. But can Grand Prix World Champion of Magic Shawn Farquhar (Hidden Wonders) "trick" This is VANCOLOUR host?
Recorded: May 27, 2024 -
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with real estate analyst Steve Saretsky to understand why so many British Columbians are leaving the province. Why are so many of Mo's friends leaving B.C.?
Recorded: May 27, 2024 -
May 23: Social Media Malaise
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen if there is any evidence that Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp) sells or shares your private, direct messages to other companies. Plus, is there any end in sight for Meta's ban on news content in Canada? The Daily Hive's Amanda Wawryk discusses how struggling newsrooms have been impacted. Lastly, comedian Dino Archie explains why so many people take the low road on social media.
Recorded: May 20, 2024 -
Loblaw & Lululemon; Boycotts & Greenwashing
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with The Hoser's Eric Wickham to understand why some Canadians are specifically boycotting Loblaw Companies Ltd in May and whether or not the boycott is effective. Plus, as Canada's Competition Bureau launches an investigation into Lululemon, Stand.earth's Liz McDowell explains how the Vancouver-based apparel company has been "greenwashing" its consumers. And, lastly, is consumerism evil? J.J. McCullough defends consumerism!
Recorded: May 13, 2024 -
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with former MuchMusic host and current UBC Geography professor Avi Lewis about the environmental risks of the newly completed Trans Mountain Pipeline.
Recorded: May 6, 2024 -
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks former Daily Planet host Ziya Tong (co-director, "Plastic People") explains how microplastics are polluting everything in the environment, including our bodies. "Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics" makes it Canadian screening premiere at the DOXA Film Festival.
Recorded: May 6, 2024 -
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Kyla Lee about whether or not cannabis legalization increased impaired driving in Canada. Also, is CBD safe to take before operating a motor vehicle?
Recorded: May 6, 2024 -
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to National Post columnist Adam Zivo about British Columbia's toxic drug supply crisis which has killed over 14,000 people in B.C. over eight years: What is safe supply diversion and why does it matter? Has B.C.'s drug decriminalization project already failed?
Recorded: April 29, 2024 -
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir directs a simple question to Premier David Eby after the Government of British Columbia announced plans to ban illicit drug use in public spaces: What now?
Recorded: April 29, 2024 -
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to Daily Hive's Claire Fenton and Acumen Law's Kyla Lee about why pet owners say that travelling with their furry friends on BC Ferries "sucks".
Recorded: April 22, 2024 -
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to award-winning investigative journalist Rachel Gilmore, in order to understand how disinformation is a global threat from which Canada is not immune.
Recorded: April 22, 2024 - Visa fler
