Today in BC
Revolutionizing reproductive health: BC's free contraception program
Host Peter McCully chats with Andrea Silver, a pharmacist and member of the board of the College of Pharmacists about the groundbreaking initiatives taken by British Columbia to provide free access to contraceptives, with more than 60 types being made available. The first segment of the podcast fo…
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Vancouver’s KidStar Nutrients lands 2 partners in ‘Dragons’ Den’ visit
Host Peter McCully chats with Caitlin Vanderhaeghe of Vancouver, the president, CEO, and co-founder of KidStar Nutrients. Vanderhaeghe discusses her experience on ‘Dragons’ Den’, where she secured a partnership with Arlene Dickinson and Wes Hall. Vanderhaeghe shares her journey into the health an…
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Perry Bulwer: ‘My Jesus Freak Life in a Doomsday Cult’
Host Peter McCully chats with Perry Bulwer of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. Bulwer has written a book entitled Misguided: My Jesus Freak Life in a Doomsday Cult, taking the podcast listener on a journey through his tumultuous experience with the Children of God cult. Starting with his initial…
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Ken McGoogan's theory on the Franklin Expedition's demise
Host Peter McCully chats with Ken McGoogan, author of Searching for Franklin. McGoogan shares insights into his exploration of the Franklin Expedition, discussing the challenges of writing history and the significance of on-site research. The podcast explores the psychological and physical hardshi…
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Authors Jess Housty and Haley Healey discuss new books
Host Peter McCully chats with two remarkable authors, Haley Healey whose book Her Courage Rises was nominated for a B.C. and Yukon Book Award and Jess Housty, whose book of poetry found its way to the top of the B.C. best sellers list. In the first segment, McCully asks about Healey's book, design…
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An East Coast Christmas with the Barra MacNeils
Host Peter McCully talks with Lucy and Stewart MacNeil about the Barra MacNeils Christmas concert tour that began in Whitehorse and ended on Cape Breton Island. Lucy and Stewart discuss the impact of their music on audiences, especially during the Christmas season. They highlight the role of fami…
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The far-reaching health consequences of B.C.’s wildfires
On this Edition of Today in BC, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities explores the pressing issue of wildfires in British Columbia and their profound health impacts. Three speakers delve into the physical and mental health consequences of wildfires, emphasizing the challenges faced by com…
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Chelsea Watt's ‘Jeopardy!’ experience
On this podcast episode of ‘Today in BC’, host Peter McCully sits down with Chelsea Watt, a contestant on the iconic game show, ‘Jeopardy!’ Watt shares her journey from being a lifelong fan of the show to becoming a contestant, discussing the rigorous audition process, the thrill of being on the s…
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Wolfgang Depner reports from the B.C. legislature
Host Peter McCully chats with Wolfgang Depner, legislative reporter for Black Press Media about the recently concluded fall session of the legislature, highlighting the key issues discussed. Depner reports on the intense debates surrounding housing legislation, with a focus on bills promising to r…
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Darrell McKay updates humanitarian crisis from war-torn Ukraine
Darrell McKay, a retired engineer from Campbell River and actively involved in humanitarian efforts, chats with host Peter McCully from Ukraine. McKay, on his fifth trip to the war-torn region, provides a first-hand account of the dire conditions faced by the people. From sitting on the front sto…
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