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This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Conservative Party of British Columbia leader John Rustad to discuss what his party represents and his assessment of B.C.'s most recent budget.

Dr. Michael Schwandt, a Medical Health Officer with Vancouver Coastal Health, dives into the recent restrictions on nicotine pouches in British Columbia. He examines the allure of these products among youth and their connection to social media influencers. The discussion also unpacks the mechanics of nicotine addiction and compares the health risks of nicotine pouches with traditional smoking and vaping. Dr. Schwandt emphasizes the need for responsible access while addressing the potential of these pouches as tools for smoking cessation and the importance of informed choices for young users.

Comedian Dino Archie ("Toxic But Safe") discusses how the practice of diversity (including "diversity hires") may be defeating its purpose.Recorded: February 19, 2024

"How to win friends and influence politics"A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News

Lethal Exports with Kim BolanThis is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and legendary crime reporter Kim Bolan (The Vancouver Sun) discuss how rival B.C. gangs work cooperatively at the centre of a global drug trade which involves exploiting unpoliced shipping ports in Metro Vancouver.

CBC and Netflix star Jennifer Robertson! This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and Canadian actress Jennifer Robertson (CBC's Schitt's Creek, Netflix's Ginny & Georgia) discuss Seth Rogen's hand-sculpted bong, the Grouse Grind, parenting child actors, The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down and a Schitt's Creek movie!

Can you do that in public?This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with journalist Dustin Godfrey in a fact-based discussion on B.C.'s drug decriminalization pilot project: Can illicit drugs legally be consumed on playgrounds? Plus, BC Civil Liberties Association President Karen Mirsky explains when and how the democratically protected right of protest becomes "unlawful". Lastly, Kyla Lee discusses the legality of recording people in public, even when they ask you to stop.Recorded: January 29, 2024

Why does this keep happening?This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks British Columbia's Minister of Transportation Rob Fleming why commercial trucks keep colliding with highway overpasses throughout the province. Plus Vancouver City Councillor Christine Boyle explains why the city keeps displacing its homeless population without more permanent solutions. Lastly, since 2007, sixteen human feet have washed up on B.C. shores; Dr. Gail Anderson explains why this keeps happening.

Cellphones, Cops, and Portable Classrooms in B.C. SchoolsThis is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and media literacy expert Jesse Miller explore whether British Columbia should ban cellphones in public school classrooms. Plus, award-winning author Harrison Mooney ("Invisible Boy") discusses why he was horrified that his daughter's school would be welcoming back a police presence. And what's an episode about public education in British Columbia without exploring the 2100+ portable classrooms across B.C.'s sixty school districts?

Is immigration serving Canadian needs?This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and the outspoken Mayor of Port Coquitlam discuss immigration and Canada's underinvestments in public education, healthcare, and housing. Plus, the President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) Chris Gardner explains the depth of Canada's labour shortage in the trades and construction industry. Plus, Mo blasts one of Canada's work permit programs as a "disgrace".