Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, as British Columbia remains under a province-wide State of Emergency due to more than 100 out-of-control wildfires. Tim speaks with Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes, where 12,000 residents were forced to evacuate on Friday with little notice.

On today's show:
CTV National News correspondent Michael Serapio has the latest on the trade talks in Washington.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham joins Tim to break down the odds of a trade breakthrough before August 19th.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: The latest on a landmark social media lawsuit settlement in the United States.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Sabrina Grover, and George Soule.
CTV National News correspondent Scott Hurst has more on the wildfire situation in B.C.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, as British Columbia remains under a province-wide State of Emergency due to more than 100 out-of-control wildfires. Tim speaks with Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes, where 12,000 residents were forced to evacuate on Friday with little notice.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV National News correspondent Michael Serapio has the latest on the trade talks in Washington.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham joins Tim to break down the odds of a trade breakthrough before August 19th.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: The latest on a landmark social media lawsuit settlement in the United States.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Sabrina Grover, and George Soule.</li>
<li>CTV National News correspondent Scott Hurst has more on the wildfire situation in B.C.</li>
</ul>

The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.

The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.

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20,000 forced to flee wildfires in British Columbia's Okanagan region

With 4 days to go until the October 19th final vote, hundreds of thousands of Albertans have already casted their ballots at advanced polling stations. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Corey Hogan, the Liberals' lone MP in Calgary, who says he's satisfied there hasn't been any U.S. interference in the separatism campaign.

On today's show:
In a bombshell interview with U.K. media personality Piers Morgan, Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Vassy speaks with Bill Browder about the latest developments with the President's controversial deal to lift Russian sanctions.
Meet Zed Dhallan, the entrepreneur who created his own colon cancer test after he was denied provincial screening for being too young. Not long after that rejection, he was diagnosed with the disease at Age 35.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.
Vassy speaks with Elliott Pence, the founder of Canadian defence company Dominion Dynamics, which is partnering with Ukraine to build military drones.
Postmedia columnist Rick Bell joins the show with his take on the political stakes ahead of the October 19th referendum in Alberta.

With 4 days to go until the October 19th final vote, hundreds of thousands of Albertans have already casted their ballots at advanced polling stations. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Corey Hogan, the Liberals' lone MP in Calgary, who says he's satisfied there hasn't been any U.S. interference in the separatism campaign.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>In a bombshell interview with U.K. media personality Piers Morgan, Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Vassy speaks with Bill Browder about the latest developments with the President's controversial deal to lift Russian sanctions.</li>
<li>Meet Zed Dhallan, the entrepreneur who created his own colon cancer test after he was denied provincial screening for being too young. Not long after that rejection, he was diagnosed with the disease at Age 35.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Elliott Pence, the founder of Canadian defence company Dominion Dynamics, which is partnering with Ukraine to build military drones.</li>
<li>Postmedia columnist Rick Bell joins the show with his take on the political stakes ahead of the October 19th referendum in Alberta.</li>
</ul>

Countdown to Alberta referendum

Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy says his country has been hit by multiple Russian attacks without advance notice from U.S. intelligence partners. This comes amid multiple reports that U.S. President Trump had threatened to cut off intelligence support for Ukraine - unless it stopped attacking Russian oil refineries. Vassy speaks with Retired General Tom Lawson, a former Chief of the Defense Staff of Canada.

On today's show:
Vassy is joined by The Atlantic's David Frum with his take on Trump's Russian diesel deal.
New analysis from the C.D. Howe Institute has found that Canadians’ ability to save and repay debt is sharply divided across income and generational lines. Vassy speaks with the report's author Peter MacKenzie.
The Explainer with Canadian economist lecturer Moshe Lander: Why the bond market is increasingly worried about national debt.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Former Toronto homicide detective Mark Mendelson joins Vassy with his reaction to the Toronto Police charging three Canadian Armed Forces members in a brazen armed kidnapping.

Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy says his country has been hit by multiple Russian attacks without advance notice from U.S. intelligence partners. This comes amid multiple reports that U.S. President Trump had threatened to cut off intelligence support for Ukraine - unless it stopped attacking Russian oil refineries. Vassy speaks with Retired General Tom Lawson, a former Chief of the Defense Staff of Canada.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy is joined by The Atlantic's David Frum with his take on Trump's Russian diesel deal.</li>
<li>New analysis from the C.D. Howe Institute has found that Canadians&rsquo; ability to save and repay debt is sharply divided across income and generational lines. Vassy speaks with the report's author Peter MacKenzie.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Canadian economist lecturer Moshe Lander: Why the bond market is increasingly worried about national debt.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>Former Toronto homicide detective Mark Mendelson joins Vassy with his reaction to the Toronto Police charging three Canadian Armed Forces members in a brazen armed kidnapping.</li>
</ul>

Trump denies blocking U.S. intelligence support for Ukraine

Advance voting has begun for one of the most consequential ballots in recent Canadian political history. Albertans are now able to cast a ballot either in favor, or in opposition, of separating from the rest of Canada. Vassy speaks with former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney about what's at stake.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canada's Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, discussing the new federal Heat Pump Rebate and Canada's emissions reduction track.
Money Talk with John Klotz: What to know if you're in the market for your first home.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Ontario has become the latest province to at least partially end biannual time changes. Are they following the science? Vassy digs deeper with CAMH sleep expert Dr. Michael Mak.
U.S. President Trump is defending his decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel following a bipartisan backlash.

Advance voting has begun for one of the most consequential ballots in recent Canadian political history. Albertans are now able to cast a ballot either in favor, or in opposition, of separating from the rest of Canada. Vassy speaks with former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney about what's at stake.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canada's Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, discussing the new federal Heat Pump Rebate and Canada's emissions reduction track.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: What to know if you're in the market for your first home.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>Ontario has become the latest province to at least partially end biannual time changes. Are they following the science? Vassy digs deeper with CAMH sleep expert Dr. Michael Mak.</li>
<li>U.S. President Trump is defending his decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel following a bipartisan backlash.</li>
</ul>

20,000 forced to flee wildfires in British Columbia's Okanagan region

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