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The People's Podcast on Big Cat encounters in Britain. In each episode Rick Minter discusses big cat sightings with different witnesses, finding out what they saw or sensed, how they felt, and how these cases fit a bigger picture.
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Leaving The Yard

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“Leaving the Yard” - with Chuck Zach. Chuck has hosted the show in Texarkana for more than 20 years! Chuck has done play-by-play for Texas A&M-Texarkana basketball and baseball, Pleasant Grove, Liberty Eylau and Arkansas High schools and is currently the play-by-play voice for the Longview Lobos. Leaving the Yard features a rotating array of cohosts and in-studio guests and focuses on local sports in and around Texarkana, regional college sports in Texas and Arkansas, the Dallas Cowboys, and ...
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BC Today is where British Columbians connect on issues facing their lives and their community. Every week day at noon PT and 1pm MT, BC Today host Michelle Eliot delves into the top story for the province.
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We start with a severe storm in Toronto including the Don Valley parkway and Union Station that caused widespread power outages and flooding. Next, we hear about an agreement between B.C. and Alberta ending a ban on shipping B.C. wine directly to consumers in Alberta. In our second half we talk to CBC's Missy Johnson about her column with On The Co…
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We discuss the ramifications of the attempted assassination of former U.S. president and presumed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump with guest Maxwell Cameron, UBC political science professor. And then, Lime E-scooters will begin operating in Vancouver this summer. We hear from Vancouver city councillor Sarah Kirby-Jung and Reena Meijer …
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CBC reporter Michelle Ghoussoub updates us on major cancellations at BC ferries' Horseshoe Bay terminal. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is calling for expanded safe supply, but faces stiff political opposition. Our guest Sonia Furstenau, B.C. Green Party leader, tells us why she is in favour of adopting Dr. Henry's recommendations. Then…
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We hear the latest from CBC reporter Yasmine Ghania, and Bowinn Ma, B.C.'s Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, on the wildfire situation in the province. Then, the province says it will implement a steering committee's suggestions on overdose responses at B.C. post-secondary institutions. We speak with Lisa Beare, B.C.'s Ministe…
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A recent heat wave in the province is beginning to cool off, but the change in weather is bringing an elevated risk of wildfires. Sarah Budd, Fire Information Officer, BC Wildfire services gives us an update. Then as B.C.'s housing crisis continues, more people are using recreational vehicles as permanent homes, and municipalities are struggling to…
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It's the biggest match in Canadian men's soccer history tonight: Canada takes on Argentina in the Copa America semi-finals. CBC's The Early Edition show director Laurence Watt takes us to the action. Then, how people in B.C. are affected by recent emergency room closures in rural communities. Our guests are Merritt Mayor Michael Goetz, and Paul Ada…
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An extreme heat wave can have a potentially catastrophic impact on the most vulnerable. Pastor Ward Draper, of The 5 and 2 Ministries explains how to keep seniors and the unhomed safe as temperatures rise. Then, author Sheila Harrington talks about her book "Voices for the Islands" and how people can help preserve the province's wildlands and coast…
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Environment Canada has issued several heat warnings for parts of Vancouver Island and inland sections of coastal B.C. We get the latest from CBC's science and climate specialist Darius Mahdavi, and Dr. David McVea, public health physician with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, and discuss how residents can prepare for the hot weather. And then, …
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Joe Biden is defying calls to drop out of the U.S. presidential race, after his performance in last week's televised CNN debate. We discuss the fallout with Stewart Prest, lecturer in political science at UBC, and our audience weighs in on the debate. Then, pregnancy and the birth of a child is usually a source of excitement and joy. But for some, …
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Our first guest Richard recounts a sudden episode of big cat reports from his time as a local police officer in Wiltshire. One of the cases involved a threatened domestic cat. In the second part we catch up with tracker and wildlife guide Mark Graves who was first on ep 95. He explains why some photographed footprints and plaster casts are evidence…
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We remember longtime host of The Early Edition Rick Cluff in this special edition of BC Today, hosted by Cluff's longtime friend Amy Bell. Cluff died recently at the age of 74 following a short battle with cancer. He spent more than 40 years with the CBC, and is best remembered for his 20 years as host of The Early Edition where he helped to turn i…
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Although the WestJet mechanics' strike is over, the airline says it will be days before operations can resume as normal. We speak to a travel consultant about how air passengers can navigate uncertainty, and invite viewers to share how labour unrest is affecting their travel plans. Then, we meet one of the mentors for a summer camp for 2SLGBTQ+ you…
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump squared off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign last night, and it has elicited questions about both presidential candidates. We speak with Erol Morkoc, Vice-Chair of External Relations, Republicans Overseas, and Jovian Radheshwar, professor of international relations and American politics, Douglas Colle…
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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is defending his decision to convert a city hall boardroom into a personal gym. Meanwhile, the first debate between U.S. presidential challengers Joe Biden and Donald Trump is taking place tonight. Political image is at the forefront in both stories, so we're discussing whether too much attention is being paid to personality…
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CBC reporter Chad Pawson joins us to break down why Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is facing criticism over a new administrative position that will cost $80,000 and scrutiny over a City Hall board room that may have been turned into a gym. Next, BC Building Trades Council put out a report that there is too much reliance on temporary foreign workers to fil…
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We discuss the stunning byelection upset for the Liberal Party in the Ontario riding of Toronto-St. Pauls, which has reignited questions about the future of Justin Trudeau's leadership. We discuss the fallout with two former political strategists Rachael Segal, Beyond a Ballot CEO, and former senior director for BC United; and Amanda Alvaro, Pomp &…
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On Monday's show, we conclude our Road to Recovery series by discussing the support people need as they rebuild their lives. We're joined for an hour-long discussion by Guy Felicella, a harm reduction advocate and addiction educator, and Sarah Beley, director of Working Gear. To watch previous episodes of this series, visit the playlist here: https…
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Today's program celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day, with a focus on inroads in tech and tourism. We'll be joined by entrepreneurs Josh Nilson, investor and adviser, Maskwa Investments and founder at Indigenous Tech Circle, and Paula Amos, Chief Marketing and Development Officer with Indigenous Tourism BC..and you can call in and let us know…
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Seven Lower Mainland councillors are requesting a federal audit of a long-delayed and over-budget wastewater treatment plant being built in North Vancouver. We speak to two of the councillors, Kash Heed, Richmond city councillor and Ahmed Yousef, Maple Ridge city councillor. Then we celebrate the graduating class of 2024 with inspiring and proud ca…
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Former B.C. United candidate Chris Moore is set to run for the B.C. Conservatives in October's provincial election. Our provincial affairs reporter Katie DeRosa gives us the latest details and our audience shares their thoughts on the state of B.C.'s main political parties. Then, our Road to Recovery series continues with a discussion on brain inju…
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The family of a Vancouver woman who was forced to transfer hospitals before she could receive medical assistance in dying (MAID) is suing the province and Providence Health Care, saying the Catholic health authority's policy to ban MAID in its facilities violates patients' Charter rights. We discuss the case with Sally Thorne, Professor Emeritus, U…
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Elizabeth May, co-leader of the federal Green Party is calling on party leaders to discuss in private a contentious report on foreign interference. We discuss the topic with Alistair MacGregor, the federal NDP's public safety critic and Michel Juneau-Katsuya, former CSIS Asia-Pacific division chief and senior intelligence officer. Then, we get tips…
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Taylor Swift says her Eras Tour will end in December. As of June 14, Swift only has three shows scheduled that month, all in Vancouver. We discuss with Vancouver City Councillor Sarah Kirby-Jung what it means to the city to have the record-breaking tour end here, and hear from our audience. Then Vancity has laid off seven per cent of its workforce,…
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Gig workers in B.C. are to be paid a minimum of $20.88 an hour starting Sept. 3 under new provincial rules. We discuss the impact of the change with Ian Tostenson, CEO, B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association, and ask viewers if they would pay more on delivery and ride-hail apps to support higher wages. Then, our Road to Recovery series contin…
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B.C. United has dropped Asad Gondal as its candidate for Surrey North in October's provincial election. The party's leader, Kevin Falcon, said Gondal's published views on the Israel-Hamas war and on the 2SLGBTQ+ community were "inconsistent" with the party's position. We discuss the fallout with Mo Amir, On the Coast's Soapbox Social panelist and T…
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Premier David Eby says he's frustrated that the federal government's $750 million to help support a surge in the number of temporary residents in Canada isn't being dispensed on a per capita basis in B.C. We discuss his criticism of the Trudeau government with our guests Sanjay Jeram, senior lecturer in political science at Simon Fraser University,…
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The Transportation Safety Board is investigating Saturday's collision between a pleasure boat and a floatplane in Vancouver's Coal Harbour. Our guests Mike Derbyshire, Operations Manager, Deep Cove Kayak, and Ian gilson, Canadian Safe Boating Council director discuss safety considerations for all users on the water. On Sunday, hiker Jason Chong com…
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We hear from Andy and from Gail, the different witnesses mentioned by Nick on his farm in episode 109. Andy and Gail speak about their own various big cat incidents during their farm visits, and they have each had one close up account… Andy confronted a large black “panther-leopard” one evening at the barns. Gail was on her way to the campsite port…
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Canadian border workers could begin job action at 1 p.m. PT today if a deal isn't reached. We bring you the latest on the mediation talks. WestJet has announced a new "UltraBasic" fare that excludes carry-ons, seat choices and points. Our guest John Gradek, McGill University aviation lecturer and our callers weigh in on what this means for airline …
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We remember the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings and cover the commemorations taking place in B.C. and around the world. Our callers bring us their connections to D-Day, and we speak with Retired Corporal Guy Black, a Canadian Service Veteran from Coquitlam who marked the anniversary with an 80-kilometre memorial walk; and David Zimmerman, Un…
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Rescue crews are awaiting a break in the weather to resume their search for three climbers who have been missing for five days in Garibaldi Park near Squamish. CBC's Jon Hernandez brings us the latest. The Bank of Canada has cut its key interest rate to 4.75 per cent, marking the first rate cut in more than four years. Guests Murray Baker, Family S…
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