Richard Ireland, the Mayor of Jasper, joins Vassy Kapelos to talk about the wildfire that is raging throughout the historic Albertan town, consuming homes and businesses in a wall of flames.

On todays show:
David Coletto, the CEO of Abacus Data, joins Vassy to discuss the latest polling - it shows that Canada's Conservatives are up by 19 points on the Liberals.
Dan Riskin, CTV’s Science and Technology expert, joins Vassy for his weekly segment ‘Talk Science To Me’.
The Daily Debrief Panel with Toronto Star reporter Robert Benzie and CTV National News reporter Mike Le Couteur.
Casey Babb, a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, joins Vassy to discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress.

Richard Ireland, the Mayor of Jasper, joins Vassy Kapelos to talk about the wildfire that is raging throughout the historic Albertan town, consuming homes and businesses in a wall of flames.
On todays show:
<ul>
<li>David Coletto, the CEO of Abacus Data, joins Vassy to discuss the latest polling - it shows that Canada's Conservatives are up by 19 points on the Liberals.</li>
<li>Dan Riskin, CTV’s Science and Technology expert, joins Vassy for his weekly segment ‘Talk Science To Me’.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel with Toronto Star reporter Robert Benzie and CTV National News reporter Mike Le Couteur.</li>
<li>Casey Babb, a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, joins Vassy to discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress.</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.

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Historic Albertan town surrounded by a wall of flames

Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with the Premier of British Columbia, as David Eby criticizes the federal government's deal with Alberta. He is calling on the feds to support national projects in B.C. and suggests that the government is favouring Alberta due to talks of a possible referendum.

On today’s show:
Avery Haines, the Managing Editor of CTV's W5, delves into a luggage-tag switching scheme at Canadian airports, with drug smugglers allegedly at the center of it.
Conservative MP Michael Chong joins Vassy Kapelos following his visit to Taiwan.
The Explainer with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea: In Part 3 of our 4-part series for Mental Health Awareness Month, we dive straight into the factors that cause digital burnout. If we get bit by the bug, how do we get out of that rut?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D’Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Vassy's 1-on-1 interview with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham.
The generic version of Ozempic is now available in Canada. Dr. Yashar Tashakkor, an obesity medicine specialist, shares what Canadians need to know.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with the Premier of British Columbia, as David Eby criticizes the federal government's deal with Alberta. He&nbsp;is calling on the feds to support national projects in B.C. and suggests that the government is favouring Alberta due to talks of a possible referendum.
On today&rsquo;s show:
<ul>
<li>Avery Haines, the Managing Editor of CTV's W5, delves into a luggage-tag switching scheme at Canadian airports, with drug smugglers allegedly at the center of it.</li>
<li>Conservative MP Michael Chong joins Vassy Kapelos following his visit to Taiwan.</li>
<li>The Explainer with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea: In Part 3 of our 4-part series for Mental Health Awareness Month, we dive straight into the factors that cause digital burnout. If we get bit by the bug, how do we get out of that rut?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D&rsquo;Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>Vassy's 1-on-1 interview with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham.</li>
<li>The generic version of Ozempic is now available in Canada. Dr. Yashar Tashakkor, an obesity medicine specialist, shares what Canadians need to know.</li>
</ul>

Prime Minister Carney meets with B.C. Premier Eby about Alberta MOU, national projects in British Columbia

Vassy Kapelos speaks with all four crew members of the Artemis II NASA Mission: Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, and Mission Specialist Christina Koch. Together, they reflect on last month's historic mission to The Moon, and look ahead to the future of space exploration.

On today's show:
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reacts to the recent MOU agreement with the Carney Liberals, as well as the ongoing separatist sentiment in her province.
Money Talk with John Klotz: How to take the fireworks out of your investment and insurance plans.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Julie Dabrusin, Canada's Minister for Environment and Climate Change, on the federal government's measures to tackle climate change following the industrial carbon pricing changes.
The Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gilham examines the latest national forecast and the extreme heatwave that some Canadian cities are experiencing today.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with all four crew members of the Artemis II NASA Mission: Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, and Mission Specialist Christina Koch. Together, they reflect on last month's historic mission to The Moon, and look ahead to the future of space exploration.
On today's show:
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<li>Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reacts to the recent MOU agreement with the Carney Liberals, as well as the ongoing separatist sentiment in her province.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: How to take the fireworks out of your investment and insurance plans.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>Julie Dabrusin, Canada's Minister for Environment and Climate Change, on the federal government's measures to tackle climate change following the industrial carbon pricing changes.</li>
<li>The Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gilham examines the latest national forecast and the extreme heatwave that some Canadian cities are experiencing today.</li>
</ul>

Artemis II crew members relive historic mission, look ahead to the future

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
A carbon pricing MOU announcement is expected sometime today, with all eyes on the Alberta government and the Carney Liberals to strike a deal. We unveil what we know - and what we don't know - with the help of CTV's Vassy Kapelos.
It's the unofficial start to Summer, but when will it actually start to feel like Summer? We dig deeper with CTV Chief Meteorologist Kelsey McEwen.
Montreal is hosting Game 6 between the Habs and Sabres this Saturday, but the current hub of Canadian playoff hockey will soon transform into an F1 racetrack. IndyCar and F1 insider Tim Hauraney previews next weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today’s edition features McMillan Vantage senior vice-president Jeff Rutledge and CTV political analyst Scott Reid.

Topic 1: Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith has beef with the Ontario Liberal Party after losing a nomination bid. And next month, he will be leaving the Carney Liberals in the rear-view mirror.

Topic 2: New data suggests that young boys are falling behind their female peers in school systems across Canada.

Topic 3: Prime Minister Carney shakes hands with the Premier of Alberta on a carbon pricing MOU. We fill you in on the details as they start to roll in.

Topic 4: You are heading out for a long weekend road trip. You have to pick one song. Which tune is riding shotgun?

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
<ul>
<li>A carbon pricing MOU announcement is expected sometime today, with all eyes on the Alberta government and the Carney Liberals to strike a deal. We unveil what we know - and what we don't know - with the help of CTV's Vassy Kapelos.</li>
<li>It's the unofficial start to Summer, but when will it actually start to feel like Summer? We dig deeper with CTV Chief Meteorologist Kelsey McEwen.</li>
<li>Montreal is hosting Game 6 between the Habs and Sabres this Saturday, but the current hub of Canadian playoff hockey will soon transform into an F1 racetrack. IndyCar and F1 insider Tim Hauraney previews next weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.</li>
</ul>
Free For All Friday - Hour 2
Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today&rsquo;s edition features McMillan Vantage senior vice-president Jeff Rutledge and CTV political analyst Scott Reid.
Topic 1: Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith has beef with the Ontario Liberal Party after losing a nomination bid. And next month, he will be leaving the Carney Liberals in the rear-view mirror.
Topic 2: New data suggests that young boys are falling behind their female peers in school systems across Canada.
Topic 3: Prime Minister Carney shakes hands with the Premier of Alberta on a carbon pricing MOU. We fill you in on the details as they start to roll in.
Topic 4: You are heading out for a long weekend road trip. You have to pick one song. Which tune is riding shotgun?

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