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Shark Fin Soup Ban

admin — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:18:21 +0000

We could not resist asking Vancouverites what they think about shark fin soup and the possibility of banning the dish in our city.

Toronto banned the sale of shark fins in October. High fines have been imposed for possession, sale, trade and distribution of shark fins or their derivative products. Here, Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby are working on trying to ban this pricey product from restaurant menus and banquets.

Salmon Farming On BC’s Coast

admin — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 06:48:06 +0000

We talk to biologist Dr. Alexandra Morton, a salmon researcher who has connected pathogens in farmed salmon to declining wild salmon stocks along the coast of BC.

Also watch Dr.Gary Marty’s Follow up interview recorded after this episode was completed.

Are Vancouverites Anti-Social?

admin — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:21:09 +0000

Are Vancouverites Anti-Social? Allison talks to Jorge Amigo and members of the social group “#bemyamigo” to find out.

The Viaducts: The Next Steps

admin — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:17:01 +0000

Allison talks to Vancouver residents about the city’s proposed removal of the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts and what that could mean for traffic.

Increasing The Minimum Wage

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:48:19 +0000

Free Talk – Episode 10 – 4/20 In Vancouver

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:22:20 +0000

On an otherwise sunny day, Allison investigates the mysterious cloud of smoke that was billowing around the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Free Talk – Episode 9 – Oil On The Coast

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:12:52 +0000

Allison talks to BC residents about their concerns over the proposed Endbridge pipeline from Edmonton to Kitimat BC.

Free Talk – Episode 8 – Sears Is Closing

admin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:45:28 +0000

We found out that Sears is closing it’s doors in Vancouver. Allison talks to some Vancouver residents who wish it would stay, and others who are glad it’s going.

Free Talk – Episode 7 – Translink

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:03:51 +0000

In this episode Allison talks to Vancouver’s public transportation users about Translink. What they like and what they don’t like about getting around on Vancouver’s public transit system.

Free Talk – Episode 6 – BC’s Alcohol Laws

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:32:58 +0000

In this episode Allison talks to CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ales), and The Rio Theater in East Vancouver about the some of BC’s strange alcohol laws, and their affect on local business and the community.