Sinopsis
Steele & Drex offers a new outlook on news programming that meshes the award winning journalism of Lynda Steele and the ever-opinionated radio commentary of Drex.Weve got more than just your daily news updates. Steele & Drex will report on the biggest headlines of the day while offering conversational insight into the issues making waves in Metro Vancouver.
Episodios
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BC SPCA speaks out against new rodeo being proposed in Township of Langley
09/06/2022 Duración: 08minMelissa Speirs, BC SPCA Manager of Farm Welfare discusses why there should not be a new rodeo in Langley
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Has the “Streaming Wars” actually led people back to the big screens?
09/06/2022 Duración: 16minRick Forchuk, Film Critic and Blogger at RicksPicks.ca discusses whether the 'Streaming Wars" is bringing people back to movie theatres.
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Sales have slowed but prices not dropping in Canada’s red hot housing market
09/06/2022 Duración: 16minRyan Berlin, Senior Economist with The Rennie Group answers whether housing prices have dropped throughout the country.
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Is a $1-billion museum worse than billions spent on sports?
08/06/2022 Duración: 15minDaphne Bramham, Columnist for The Vancouver Sun discusses whether the provincial government has it's priorities right in regards to spending
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Taking a look at the upcoming tourism season for BC – Will the summer bring us hope or are there still areas of concern?
08/06/2022 Duración: 09minWalt Judas, CEO of the BC Tourism Association discusses whether British Columbia's tourism sector with bounce back this summer
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How are families saving money during this period of inflation?
08/06/2022 Duración: 08minJanet Brown, Senior Reporter for 980 CKNW discusses the advantages of crossing the border into the USA to fill up on groceries and gas!
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The Full Show: B.C. coroners report on 2021 heat-related deaths, How municipalities need to prepare for Summer 2022 & the pros and cons of a wet start to summer
08/06/2022 Duración: 57minProvince responds to report on heat-related deaths from 2021 Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General reacts to the B.C. coroner's review of 2021 heat-related deaths BC Coroners report on heat-related deaths reveal at least 6 instances where victims were told there were no ambulances available Troy Clifford, President of the Ambulance Paramedics Union and an active paramedic discusses the challenges first responders faced during 2021's heat dome. BC NDP under fire for delaying new schools, seismic upgrades Adam Olsen, Green Party MLA for Saanich-North and the Islands, member of the Tsartlip First Nation discusses the need for seismic upgrades for B.C. schools What municipalities need to do moving forward in preparation for extreme heat conditions Patrick Johnstone, New Westminster City Councillor discusses what needs to change at the municipal level, after last years heat dome, as we move towards the summer months The pros and cons of a wet, rainy start to your BC summer By
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The pros and cons of a wet, rainy start to your BC summer
08/06/2022 Duración: 06minBy now, even the most dedicated and hardcore rain enthusiasts are probably getting tired of what you’re seeing on the weather forecast. Lots and lots of rain is set to arrive over the next few days. But there are SOME good things about having so much rain.. Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke with Bobby Sehkon from Environment Canada about how the gloomy forecast can help minimize wildfire risks– which is a constant stress factor for many living in the Interior.
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What municipalities need to do moving forward in preparation for extreme heat conditions
08/06/2022 Duración: 12minPatrick Johnstone, New Westminster City Councillor discusses what needs to change at the municipal level, after last years heat dome, as we move towards the summer months
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BC NDP under fire for delaying new schools, seismic upgrades
08/06/2022 Duración: 13minAdam Olsen, Green Party MLA for Saanich-North and the Islands, member of the Tsartlip First Nation discusses the need for seismic upgrades for B.C. schools
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BC Coroners report on heat-related deaths reveal at least 6 instances where victims were told there were no ambulances available
07/06/2022 Duración: 15minTroy Clifford, President of the Ambulance Paramedics Union and an active paramedic discusses the challenges first responders faced during 2021's heat dome.
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Province responds to report on heat-related deaths from 2021
07/06/2022 Duración: 10minMike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General reacts to the B.C. coroner's review of 2021 heat-related deaths
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The Full Show: Canadians eating less due to rising food costs, Bill Tieleman announces he's running for Vancouver City Council & reaction to the cancellation of Canada men's soccer friendly against Panama at B.C. Place
07/06/2022 Duración: 01h02min1 in 4 Canadians eating “less than they should” due to rising food costs, survey suggests David Long, CEO of Greater Vancouver Food Banks discusses the increase in the number of Canadians visiting food banks across the country. Bill Tieleman announces run for Vancouver City Council Bill Tieleman discusses why he is running for Vancouver City Council How is YVR faring as airports around the world struggle with the post-COVID rebound? Tamara Vrooman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Vancouver Airport Authority discusses how YVR is doing post-covid. Canada-Panama men’s soccer friendly at BC Place cancelled Sunday amid contract dispute What should have been a nice Sunday afternoon at BC Place watching Team Canada’s men’s soccer team turned into a national story. With just hours to go until kick-off, the men’s team unexpectedly went on strike; refusing to play amid a contract dispute between the players and Canada Soccer. They released a statement on Sunday, blasting the organization for d
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iMessage users will be able to edit sent text messages, as Apple unveils range of software changes
07/06/2022 Duración: 11minAndy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt, breaks down Apple's latest range of software updates
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Canada-Panama men’s soccer friendly at BC Place cancelled Sunday amid contract dispute
07/06/2022 Duración: 16minWhat should have been a nice Sunday afternoon at BC Place watching Team Canada’s men’s soccer team turned into a national story. With just hours to go until kick-off, the men’s team unexpectedly went on strike; refusing to play amid a contract dispute between the players and Canada Soccer. They released a statement on Sunday, blasting the organization for dragging their feet on contract negotiations and essentially forcing their hand. Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke to John Molinaro, founder of TFC Republic covering Canadian soccer and got his reaction to what went down yesterday. Plus, your calls - Should Canada have played their game against Panama?
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How is YVR faring as airports around the world struggle with the post-COVID rebound?
06/06/2022 Duración: 13minTamara Vrooman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Vancouver Airport Authority discusses how YVR is doing post-covid.
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Bill Tieleman announces run for Vancouver City Council
06/06/2022 Duración: 08minBill Tieleman discusses why he is running for Vancouver City Council
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1 in 4 Canadians eating “less than they should” due to rising food costs, survey suggests
06/06/2022 Duración: 10minDavid Long, CEO of Greater Vancouver Food Banks discusses the increase in the number of Canadians visiting food banks across the country.
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The Full Show: The state of Chilliwack since last year’s atmospheric river, How does the brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum compare to the Royal BC Museum & The Wrap!
04/06/2022 Duración: 01h16minFlooding concerns arise across the province as temperatures climb David Campbell, head of the BC River Forecast Centre discusses the potential for flooding across the province as we head into summer How the city of Chilliwack has fared since last year’s atmospheric river, and current preparations for potential floods Ken Popove, Mayor of Chilliwack discusses how the rebuild is going after the 2021 BC floods. Boston Celtics kick open NBA Finals with dramatic 4th quarter surge while Commissioner Adam Silver shuts down expansion rumours Jawn Jang, Jas Johal Show Contributor & Ryan Lehal, Jas Johal Show Technical Producer discuss when and where the NBA will looks to expand. How does the brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum compare to the Royal BC Museum – with a similar $1-billion price tag? Kareem Allam, political strategist and Partner at Fairview Strategy, is in Egypt and caught a look at the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is still in construction, and discusses how it measures up against the one billion dol
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The Other One Percent: Living with Schizophrenia
04/06/2022 Duración: 08minEpisode 5 On the final episode of the other one percent living with schizophrenia we get a reminder of who theses people are and Eric finds out how we can help support them.