Radio West (CBC BC)
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Movies with Katherine Monk
This week Katherine Monk looks at Promised Land and Not Fade Away.
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The Coquihalla versus the Canyon
How do you get down to the coast from the interior? Highway 3? 5? 1? One man who works in the Fraser Canyon is doing what he can to make sure you choose highway 1. Riley Forman is a tourism marketer based in Hope. He runs a website called getoffthecoq.com, and a twitter account called @CoqFree. He joined Radio West host Rebecca Zandbergen.
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Canada Reads Two Solitudes
This year's Canada Reads debate is called Turf Wars. The classic Canadian novel Two Solitudes by the late Hugh MacLennan represents Quebec. Rebecca spoke with MacLennan's editor and friend, Douglas Gibson.
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BC flu season starts early
The flu started early this season. BC Centre for Disease Control epidemiologist Danuta Skowronski joined Radio West host Rebecca Zandbergen with an update.
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Local sports reporter sets goal to lose weight
Katie Maximick is overweight and has decided, rather publicly, to work off the pounds. For the next 60 days, The Alaska Highway News sports reporter will work out, and write about her progress in the paper. She spoke to the Rebecca about her fitness challenge.
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Local sports reporter sets goal to get fit
Katie Maximick has had enough. She's decided, rather publicly, to improve her fitness. For the next 60 days, The Alaska Highway News sports reporter will work out, and write about her progress in the paper. She spoke to the Rebecca about her fitness challenge.
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Eating Right in 2013
Did you make a new year's resolution to eat better? Maybe you want to cut back on sugar, or eat more vegetables. Holistic nutritionist Lisa Kilgour joined Rebecca to share her tips, and to take your calls.
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West Kelowna man looks to become Ice Swimmer
Paul Duffield tells Radio West why he thinks a 1 degree day is the perfect time for a swim in Okanagan Lake.
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Prince George Winter Solstice Celebration
Prince George residents are gathering to celebrate the winter solstice with a whole bunch of activities. Organizer Jovanka Djordjevich joined Radio West guest host Kathryn Marlow to explain.
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Movie Reviews: Django Unchained, Les Miserables, and...
Guest film critic Ken Eisner looks at Django Unchained, Les Miserables, and This is 40. He shared his reviews with Radio West guest host Kathryn Marlow.
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100 Mile House man pulls two men from fiery wreck
Earlier this month, Ted Sawyer was driving home from visiting his mother in Alberta. It was dark, snowy and the roads were bad. He was nearing Sicamous when he noticed headlights in his rear view mirror. He spoke with Rebecca about what happened next.
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Holiday beer pairings
Master Cicerone Mirella Amato joined Radio West host Rebecca Zandbergen to share tips on holiday beer pairing.
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The Dish The Holiday Feast
This week on the Dish, we're tackling the big holiday feast. Cameron Smith and Dana Ewart own and operate Joy Road Catering in Penticton, and if you're tired of straight-up mashed potatoes and stuffing, they've got some ideas. Here's their conversation with Rebecca.
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Rossland and Nelson team up in ski town competition
North American ski destinations are going head to head in a 'Ski Town Throwdown.' It's the finals and Bozeman, Montana is up against BC's own Nelson and Rossland. Powder Magazine is hosting the contest. Rebecca spoke with editor John Stifter.
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Human Rights Watch calls for national inquiry
Human Rights Watch says there should be a national inquiry into Canada's missing and murdered Aboriginal women. Radio West host Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with researcher Megan Rhoad.
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The Classifieds Senior seeks ride to Dal Richards concert
This week from the Classifieds, we meet Laurie Quigley of Kamloops. Here's his ad: 'Attention Ladies of Kamloops. Senior male who enjoys Dal Richards. Seeking ride to and from New Year's Eve Concert in River Rock, Richmond. In exchange I will purchase a ticket for you.
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Commissioner Wally Oppal on the Missing Women Report
Radio West host Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with Wally Oppal about his report from the Missing Women Inquiry.
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Oil and gas ban for the Sacred Headwaters
The province has confirmed a ban on oil and gas development for the Klappan (Sacred Headwaters) region of Northwestern B.C. Shell Canada, which held rights to explore there, has relinquished its tenure. It's a result the Tahltan Central Council has been pursuing for years. Rebecca Zandbergen got reaction from Tahltan President Annita McPhee.
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Radio West Spotlight Laura Landsberg
This week, we shine the Radio West spotlight on Nelson jazz singer Laura Landsberg.
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Central Interior First Nation reacts to Oppal report
Radio West host Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with Carrier Sekani Tribal Chief Terry Teegee, about his reaction to the Missing Women Inquiry report.
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Missing Women Commission Update
CBC Reporter Terry Donnelly joined Radio West's Rebecca Zandbergen to look at the Oppal report, from Missing Women Commissioner Wally Oppal.
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The Royal set to close its doors next spring
Next spring, Nelson's popular music venue, The Royal, is closing its doors. Paul Hindrichs and his partner have been leasing the space and the business for a year. But now, the owner wants them to buy or move out. Rebecca spoke with Paul Hindrichs about their decision.
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Christmas gifts with Jeannette Montgomery
This week, Jeannette Montgomery shares her ideas for gifts this holiday season.
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Movies with Katherine Monk
This week, Katherine Monk looks at Hyde Park and The Hobbit.
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Interview with Premier Christy Clark
Christy Clark was in the Okanagan for women-only meetings in Kelowna and Vernon. While she was here, Rebecca Zandbergen caught up with her on her visit, and on the economic and resource issues B.C. faces.
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Geminid meteor show peaks tonight
Stargazers are in for a treat on Thursday night. The annual Geminid meteor shower is expected to peak, promising to be the most spectacular light show of the year. Rebecca found out more from Night Sky Guy Andrew Fazekas.
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Right to Work and Union Due Disclosure laws
Earlier this week, Michigan became the 24th state in the U.S. to pass a so called "right-to-work" law. The legislation essentially puts an end to mandatory union dues in unionized workspaces. Also this week, Canadian MPs passed a bill which will force unions to disclose how they spend their dues. To find out what both issues will mean for unions, Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with Canadian Auto Workers economist Jim Stanford.
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The Dish Quilas Restaurant
This week on the Dish, we meet Delmy Garay. She's the owner behind Quilas, a new Mexican restaurant in Kamloops. Rebecca sat down with Delmy to find out how this hard-working entrepreneur has become so successful.
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Lumber prices set to rise?
The pine beetle infestation, and a weak US housing market have wreaked havoc on BC lumber sales for years. But a new report says that's about to change. Russ Taylor is the President of International Wood Markets Group. He joined Rebecca Zandbergen to explain.
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The Classifieds Stolen Santa
This week in the Classifieds, we meet Lynn Higgins of Kamloops. Here's her ad: 'Santa Claus, plastic blow mold figure. About 3 feet high, from the 70's. Santa is with a dalmatian puppy. Taken from the front door of our house.' Here is Rebecca's conversation with Lynn.
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Outdoor Guy looks toward ski season
Radio West Outdoor Guy, Dave Quinn is excited about the ski season. He gave Rebecca a rundown of all the slopes in the region, and how to interpret the ski terminology.
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Radio West Spotlight Sabrina Weeks
This week we shine the Radio West spotlight on Sabrina Weeks. She and her band, Swing Cat Bounce, have been performing together for a few years. Here's Rebecca's conversation with Sabrina.
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Caravan Farm Theatre's Winter show
This year's winter show at the Caravan Farm Theatre is all about Santa Claus. "Old Nick" co-writer Michael Rinaldi told Rebecca Zandbergen about it.
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Canadian Whiskey makes a comeback
Holiday parties are in full swing, and it's the perfect time to try out some great Canadian whiskies. Rebecca spoke with Davin de Kergommeaux to learn more. He's a whisky expert and the author of Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert.
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Canadian Whisky makes a comeback
Holiday parties are in full swing, and it's the perfect time to try out some great Canadian whiskies. Rebecca spoke with Davin de Kergommeaux to learn more. He's a whisky expert and the author of Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert.
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The Dish DunnEnzies Pizza
This week on the Dish we feature DunnEnzies, a pizza shop in downtown Kelowna. Rebecca stopped by for a tour and met the owners.
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Construction industry looks for skilled workers
The BC Construction Association has been on an international recruitment drive. This week, it was in California, trying to coax workers to this province. Rebecca spoke with association president Manley McLachlan to learn more.
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Doug Lundquist's winter forecast
Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist gives Rebecca the low-down on the winter to come.
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Burns Lake sawmill to be rebuilt
The Babine Forest Products sawmill will be rebuilt, after a deadly explosion and fire in Burns Lake in January 2012. The owner and community partners made the announcement today. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke first with Burns Lake mayor Luke Strimbold, and then with Hampton Affiliates CEO Steve Zika.
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Radio West Spotlight Joshua Smith
This week, we shine the Radio West Spotlight on Kelowna's Joshua Smith. He's from Halifax, but now calls the Okanagan home, after a stint in Nashville.
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Grand Forks romance author gets book deal
She's an office worker by day, but for years Dani Collins has been squirreling away in her Grand Forks home office, writing romance novels. And after 20 years, it's finally paid off. Dani recently landed a two book deal with Harlequin. Here's her chat with Rebecca.
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Wine Column: Fortified Wine
This week, wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery gives us a lesson on fortified wine.
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Student-made robots go head to head in RoboCup
The times have changed. These days, kids build their own robots. This week, about 200 students from around southern BC competed in the 7th Western Canada RoboCup Junior event. Rebecca dropped by the event at Okanagan College.
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Fernie man stands in cold for 13 hours to win snowboard
What would you do to win a snowboard? A snowboard shop in Fernie recently hosted an event called, Last Man Standing. Turns out, Harley Flood was that man. He explained to Rebecca how he won.
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Katherine Monk reviews Hitchcock and Killing Them Softly
This week movie review Katherin Monk reviews Hitchcock and Killing Them Softly
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Goat with BC roots flies from Alberta to Yukon
For a Rocky Mountain goat, it's a trip like no other: boarding a plane and flying from the Yukon to Alberta. And this little goat has some pretty big roots in BC. Rebecca spoke to Greg Meredith, executive director of the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, to find out more.
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Goat with BC roots flies from Yukon to Alberta
For a Rocky Mountain goat, it's a trip like no other: boarding a plane and flying from the Yukon to Alberta. And this little goat has some pretty big roots in BC. Rebecca spoke to Greg Meredith, executive director of the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, to find out more.
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Canada Reads announces books and panelists
We now know who will defend which book in the 2013 "Turf Wars" edition of Canada Reads. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with B.C./Yukon panelist (and Olympic gold medallist) Carol Huynh, who will defend Richard Wagamese's book "Indian Horse."
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Training seniors to rejoin the workforce
The BC Government announced it's spending 6 million dollars to get people aged 55+ back in the workforce. The Urban Older Workers Program will be rolled out over the next two years in Victoria, Nanaimo, Kelowna and Vancouver. Rebecca spoke with Minister Ralph Sultan.
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The Dish: Breakfast at Kelowna's Hungry Hound
This week on the Dish, we're serving up breakfast. Owner Matthew Reimer has been cooking up eggs benedict and eggs florentine for ten years at the Hungry Hound Restaurant in Kelowna. Rebecca stopped by for a peak inside the kitchen this week.
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The Ultimate Hockey Trivia Guy
Liam Maguire is Canada's unofficial hockey trivia expert. He joined Rebecca Zandbergen to talk about his new book, "Ultimate NHL Historian's One-of-a-Kind Collection of Hockey Trivia," and to demonstrate his remarkable trivia skills.
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The Classifieds: northern fishing lodge for sale
This week we meet Jennifer Nelson of Prince Rupert. She and her partner are selling their fishing resort. It's called Haa Nee Naa Lodge and is on the shores of Dundas Island, northwest of Prince Rupert. Jennifer and her partner opened it more than 20 years ago.
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Linesman returns after restoring power lines in Long...
Ryan Waechteris a sub-foreman with Aerial Contractors in Vernon. He and his colleagues just returned from Long Island, where they spent nearly two weeks restoring power lines after Superstorm Sandy. Here is Rebecca's conversation with Ryan.
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Outdoors guy Dave Quinn's holiday gift ideas
Dave Quinn says guide books are the perfect gift for that outdoorsy person in your life. Listen here.
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Radio West Spotlight Mark Koenig
This week, we shine the Radio West spotlight on country music singer, Mark Koenig of Creston
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Rethinking BC's Asia Pacific History
Canada is realigning itself with Asia. But Henry Yu says that's not new. Yu is an historian and professor at UBC. He's currently the principal of the school's St. John's Graduate College.
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Grizzly bear attacks couple outside Kimberley
An elderly couple is in a Calgary hospital after surviving a bear attack near Kimberley. The attack happened late yesterday afternoon. Rebecca spoke with Sgt. Joe Caravetta to learn more. He's a field supervisor with the Conservation Officer Service in Fernie.
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Katherine Monk previews weekend movies
This week Katherine Monk looks at Life of Pi and Silver Linings Playbook.
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Adding a name to electoral area M
Randy Murray loves BC, and he's proud to call Area M home. But, the Thomson Nicola Regional District Director figures it would be easier to describe the area he represents if it had a more descriptive name than "M." He joined Rebecca Zandbergen to explain.
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Sled dog community reacts to Robert Fawcett sentencing
The man convicted of killing sled dogs in Whistler has been sentenced to three years probation. For her reaction to this ongoing story, Rebecca spoke with Dr. Pam Barker. She's a veterinarian and musher in 100 Mile House. She was also a member of BC's Sled Dog Working Group.
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Unions win one more step in effort to stop temporary...
Chinese miners won't be working just yet in Tumbler Ridge. The temporary workers have been hired to staff the proposed underground Murray River mine. But local unions say Canadians should be working those jobs, so they took the matter to court. Lawyer Charles Gordon represents the unions, and he joined Rebecca, fresh from court, with an update.
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The Dish Pulled Pork
This week on the Dish, we stop by Memphis Blues BBQ Restaurant in downtown Kelowna. Pulled pork is popular these days: he juicy, tender slow-cooked meat makes a lot of menus. Rebecca met up with owner Andre Thomas, and found out how people like the food.
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Moose on the Loose: Wild travel tales
Ever driven across Canada with a moose head on your car? Or had your boat stolen by a bear? You can read wild travel stories like that in a new collection called "Moose on the Loose." Editor Matt Jackson told host Rebecca Zandbergen all about it.
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Regional District's take on Jumbo
The Regional District of East Kootenay is home to Jumbo- but it decided to let the province manage the development. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with chair Rob Gay to find out just how the local government will be involved in the new resort municipality.
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The Classifieds Yurt for Sale
This week, in the Classifieds we meet Grand Forks' Christy Luke. Here's her ad: '32 foot Yurt for Sale: $50,000 original value. Now $25,000. Stored in Grand Forks, BC.' Christy and her husband bought the yurt just two years ago to fulfill a dream. Things didn't go as planned.
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Author Jack Whyte drops by Radio West
Author Jack Whyte has written more than a dozen books. His latest is set in 14th century Scotland. It's called The Renegade: A Tale of Robert the Bruce. It's the second in Whyte's Guardians Series. Here's Rebecca's interview with Jack Whyte.
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Jumbo becomes a resort municipality
The provincial government has created a resort municipality for Jumbo, proposed home of a year-round ski resort in the East Kootenay. The region, which has no residents, now has an appointed mayor and council. Community Development Minister Bill Bennett joined Rebecca to explain.
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Radio West Spotlight Rhoneil
This week we shine the Radio West spotlight on Nelson's Rhoneil Eurchuk. Take a listen.
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Winter Wine Events
Radio West wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery highlights some winter events at Okanagan wineries.
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Movie reviews with Katherine Monk
This week Katherine Monk looks at Lincoln and Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2.
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Playing drought games
Community leaders met in Kelowna on Friday for the Okanagan Invitational Drought Tournament. It's all about preparing for drought. Rebecca spoke with Harvey Hill, manager of the Climate Decision Support and Adaptation Unit at Agriculture Canada, and Nelson Jatel, Water Stewardship Director with the Okanagan Water Board.
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Top wines for a bargain
Wine writer James Nevison has published the latest edition of his book "Had a Glass," looking at the top 100 wines for under 20 dollars. He told Rebecca Zandbergen all about it.
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Whale art inspired by CBC Radio
Emerging Prince George artist Carol Whetter has a new exhibit that was inspired, in part, by CBC Radio. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with her to learn more.
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Unions try to stop Tumbler Ridge's temporary foreign...
Two unions are seeking an injunction, to stop temporary workers from China from working in Tumbler Ridge. Lawyer Charles Gordon is representing the International Union of Operating Engineers and the Construction and Specialized Workers' Union. He spoke with Rebecca Zandbergen.
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The Dish The Outer Clover
This week on the Dish, we tour Nelson restaurant 'The Outer Clove.' It features garlic in nearly every dish. Rebecca heads into the kitchen for a look behind the scenes.
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The Dish Outer Clove
This week on The Dish, we tour Nelson restaurant, The Outer Clove. Nearly everything on the menu features garlic. Rebecca toured the restaurant. Have a listen.
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Inuit Activist talks climate change in Vernon
The world's climate is changing. In the Arctic, that means people's lives are changing too. This has been Sheila Watt-Cloutier message for years. She's a long time Inuit activist and this week is in Vernon on a speaking tour. Here's Rebecca conversation with Sheila Watt-Cloutier.
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Remembering ManWoman, Kootenay artist
Kootenay artist ManWoman died in Cranbrook this week, at the age of 74. He was known best for his efforts to reclaim the swastika. Former Cranbrook and District Arts Council president Sioux Browning told Rebecca Zandbergen all about him.
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The Classifieds: Music Teacher
Today in the Classifieds we meet Kelowna's Tara Day. Here's part of her ad: 'I can help you discover your natural or not-so-natural ability to sing and speak well. Learn to improvise, harmonize, and sight sing. Reasonable rates-hourly, half hour, or package.'
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Fighting the November Doldrums
November is a rainy, grey month. This week, our Outdoors Guy, Dave Quinn helps us plan a staycation to beat the November blues.
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Monk's Movies: Skyfall and We Are Legion
This week, Katherine Monk reviews Skyfall (the new Bond movie), and We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists. She spoke with Radio West guest host Kathryn Marlow.
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U.S. government could still snuff out pot legalization
A former senior advisor to President Barack Obama's drug czar tells Radio West how he thinks U.S. government will react to referendums legalizing recreation pot use in Washington and Colorado.
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The Classifieds Tastie Treat
This week in the Classifieds we meet Evelyn Kimmel. She is selling the family business. Here's her ad: 'Time to Retire. For Sale: Drive-In Restaurant. Operated by one owner for 54 years, includes 2400 sq foot family home Located on Hwy 3, Grand Forks, BC.'
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Grand Forks teen baker runs successful company
Radio West hit the road this week, making stops in Grand Forks and Nelson. 15-year-old Maxwell Nicholson stopped by for a chat in Grand Forks. He's a baker with his own company. Here's that conversation.
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The Dish Wait's News
This week on The Dish we meet Mari Plamondon of Nelson. She and her husband own Wait's News. The diner has been open since 1937 and this month they're celebrating the restaurant's 75th anniversary.
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Dan Mangan visits Radio West in Nelson
Dan Mangan dropped by for a chat with Rebecca at the Royal on Baker Street this week.
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Rural Alberta Advantage on Radio West
Nils Edenloff of The Rural Alberta Advantage dropped by Radio West in Nelson this week. Here's his conversation with Rebecca.
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Radio West Spotlight: Peter Bodley
Today we shine the Radio West Spotlight on Creston classical guitarist, Peter Bodley.
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Wine Column: Bordeaux-style blends
This week, Radio West wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery tackles Bordeaux-style blends.
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Bordeaux style blends with Jeannette Montgomery
This week, Radio West wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery tackles Bordeaux-style blends.
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Valdy talks about folk music, and raps about Christmas
Canadian folk legend Valdy stopped by the studio to chat with Rebecca Zandbergen, as he tours through the Okanagan. He shared his theory one why folk is more diverse than rap- and demonstrated too!
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Katherine Monk reviews Wreck-It Ralph and Flight
Our movie reviewer looks at 'Wreck-It Ralph' and 'Flight.'
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'Hellbound' hits Kelowna
It's an old question: does hell exist? Hellbound is a new documentary which reopens that debate. Abbotsford based director, Kevin Miller sat down with Rebecca ahead of the Kelowna screening, to talk about his film.
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Hellbound hits Kelowna
It's an old question: does hell exist? A new documentary called Hellbound reopens that debate. Abbotsford based director, Kevin Miller sat down with Rebecca ahead of the Kelowna screening, to talk about his film.
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MacArthur Grant money coming to the Okanagan
A B.C. based MacArthur Fellow is donating $100,000 to protect at-risk species in the South Okanagan. The money is the first batch of the half-million dollars Sally Otto won in 2011. She told Radio West host Rebecca Zandbergen all about it.
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Most British Columbians support legalization of marijuana
75 per cent of British Columbians support the legalization and regulation of marijuana in this province. That's according to a new poll released today by Angus Reid. Rebecca spoke with Mario Canseco, the Vice-President for Angus Reid Public Opinion to find out more.
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No 'smoking gun' for Fraser River sockeye salmon collapse
BC Supreme Court Justice Bruce Cohen released his final report into the devastating Fraser River sockeye salmon collapse of 2009. He released his findings in a massive, three volume report which includes 75 recommendations. Rebecca spoke with reporter Curt Petrovich to find out more.
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The perfect croissant
Today on the Dish we sample the perfect croissant: light, flaky and buttery. Rebecca sat down Monika Walker. She's the owner and head baker at Okanagan Grocery.
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New book celebrates the aviation history ofthe...
Publisher and photographer Chris Harris, and author Sage Birchwater, have put together a book about flying in the Cariboo-Chilcotin, all the way to the Central Coast. They joined host Rebecca Zandbergen to talk about it.
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The Classifieds: Barbie Collector
This week from The Classifieds, we meet doll collector, Rayne Jacobsen. Here's her ad: 'Want to purchase vintage 1950s, 1960s to 70s Barbie, Ken, Skipper, and clothes by Mattel. Large lots are fine. Call if you have those childhood items available.'
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Stranded in NYC post Sandy
Kelowna's Christina Hedlund and her husband are on vacation in New York City. They didn't expect to be caught in the middle of a huge storm. With the city's three major airports still closed, the couple is for now, stuck. Rebecca spoke with Christina from New York City.
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Who's responsible for what in an emergency?
Saturday's earthquake and tsunami warning, and Monday's hurricane, have many talking about government response. But just who is responsible for safety in an emergency? Disaster Management Professor Jean Slick joined Rebecca Zandbergen to explain.
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Radio West Spotlight: The Concerns of Royalty
This week we shine the Radio West Spotlight on The Concerns of Royalty. Prince George pals Nathan Kelly and Sean Siddals began making music a few years ago. Eventually they formed the band. Rebecca caught up with Nathan Kelly to find out more.
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International students get a lesson on dressing for...
UBCO is helping international students dress for their first winter in Canada. Today, students headed out with mentors on a shopping trip. Rebecca caught up with Susana Baez, with the First Year Experience Program. Rebecca also spoke with student, Karim Aziz.
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Winter has arrived in the north
Radio West listener Kevin Sharman gave Rebecca a snow report from Tumbler Ridge.
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Fans flock to watch Rocky Horror Picture Show
People are gearing up to screen The Rocky Horror Picture Show this Halloween. Rebecca spoke with Kelowna's Clara Munro. She's heading to a midnight screening this weekend in Kelowna. Rebecca also talked to fan Whitney Busse. She's off to see the film in Prince George.
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Katherine Monk reviews Chasing Mavericks and Smashed
Katherine Monk tells Rebecca about two new releases: Chasing Mavericks and Smashed.
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Angry bull Moose attacks, stomps on B.C. RCMP car
A RCMP officer in Prince George, B.C., is recuperating after a bizarre encounter with a bull moose early Thursday morning. The animal stomped out the windows of his cruiser and kicked him in the shoulder. Cpl. Craig Douglass explains.
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Moose attacks police cruiser in Prince George
A Prince George Mountie is nursing a bruised shoulder this week. He had a rather scary encounter with a moose in the wee hours of the morning. It attacked his cruiser. Rebecca caught up with with Cpl Craig Douglass to find out more.
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Shred Kelly drops by Radio West
Fernie band Shred Kelly has had a busy year. The five-piece foot-stomping good-times band released an album, and snagged on spot on the Tracks and Tracks tour. They're currently playing shows across BC and Alberta and stopped by the Radio West studio for a chat.
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The Dish: Soul de Cuba Cafe
This week on the Dish, we're talking Cuban cuisine. Rebecca sat down with Cesar Hernandez, owner of Soul de Cuba Cafe in Kelowna.
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Ginty's Ghost
Author Chris Czajkowski lives in Ginty's Creek, an hour's drive from Anahim Lake. The property was originally owned by a woman named, Ginty Paul. Chris has been researching that woman and has released a new book called Ginty's Ghost. She spoke to Rebecca about the book.
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Beaver problem in Salmon Arm
Lots of animals wander into our urban lives. Now, Salmon Arm has problem with beavers. This past Monday, at a council meeting, Councillor Chad Eliason suggested the city dispose of them. Rebecca spoke with with the councillor.
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Top Ten Canada Reads Books for BC and the Yukon
CBC listeners have come up with the top ten books from BC and the Yukon, that should be considered for Canada Reads. For a look at the list, host Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with book blogger and radio host Sean Cranbury.
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The Classifieds: Saddle for Sale
Today in the Classifieds we meet 21-year-old, Janelle Csati of Kamloops. Here's her ad: Regretfully selling my saddle. Can throw in a saddle pad. All for 600 dollars but very open to offers! Pictures do not do it justice!
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Ski weather has arrived!
Lots of snow fell in the Kootenays and the Northeast over the last few days. Rebecca Zandbergen caught up with two ski fans: Mika Hakkola at Red Mountain Resort in Rossland, and Alison Starr with the Fort Nelson Cross Country Ski Club.
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Attracting foreign investors in BC
Some international visitors are touring the province this week. The visitors head up BC's eight trade and investment offices in cities around the world. This week, they're making stops in the Kootenays and the Northeast. Rebecca spoke with Jobs Minister Pat Bell about the tour
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Radio West Spotlight: Tofu Stravinsky
Today we shine the Radio West Spotlight on Nelson band, Tofu Stravinsky. Rebecca spoke with band member, Tyler Toews.
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Report from the "Defend our Coast" Rally
Protestors gathered at the B.C. Legislature Monday, to protest pipelines and oil tankers. Host Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with CBC Reporter Stephen Smart, to find out what happened.
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Is it time to lift the offshore drilling moratorium?
A new study today from the Fraser Institute says B.C. and Canada could make a lot of money if the federal moratorium on offshore exploration was lifted. The study cites Norway as an example. Vancouver journalist Mitch Anderson recently spent time in Norway, and joined host Rebecca Zandbergen to explain.
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Royal Wood tour takes him to BC
Toronto singer songwriter Royal Wood is currently on a Canadian tour, and stopping in Kelowna and Nelson this week. But first, he stopped by the Radio West studio to chat with Rebecca.
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Tasting the 2012 harvest
Grapes are just coming off the vines in the Okanagan, but Radio West wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery got a preview of the 2012 vintage. She stopped by to tell host Rebeca Zandbergen all about it.
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Katherine Monk reviews Paperboy and Stories We Tell
Katherine Monk reviews two movies for us this week: Paperboy and Stories We Tell.
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Helping students cope
The Central Okanagan's Superintendent of Schools talks about how school districts support students dealing with things like bullying or the death of a classmate.
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Kamloops RCMP shut down drug operation
RCMP in Kamloops have taken down a sophisticated drug operation. Police have arrested 9 people and seized guns, cash and 2000 doses of cocaine. I spoke with Superintendent Yves Lacasse earlier today.
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Getting out of the woods alive
There have been a spate of hunting accidents this year. Radio West got a primer on gun safety from a Canadian Firearm Safety Instructor.
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Creston farm wins big at World Juice Awards
Kootenay fruit farmers, Susan and Gary Snow are celebrating in Spain this week. Their black cherry juice from Tabletree Orchards in Creston took the top honour at the World Juice Awards in Barcelona. Rebecca caught up with Susan and Gary shortly after they won the award.
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The Dish: Las Mexicanas
Today, we're sampling Mexican cuisine. Ana Rosa Sproule and her sister Teysi Quiroz run a taqueria at the Kelowna Farmer's Market. It's called Las Mexicanas and they opened up just two months ago. Here's their conversation with Rebecca.
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Looking for links between fracking and earthquakes
A federal research scientist talks about an Oct. 16 earthquake in Fort St. John and concerns it could be linked to oil and gas activities.
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The Classifieds: Garden ornament missing
Today in the Classifieds we meet Kelowna's Lorna Loudon. Here's her ad: "Lost. Three foot metal dragon fly garden ornament. Reward. Please contact Lorna." Here is Rebecca's chat with Lorna.
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Car coperative set to launch in Kelowna
The executive director of the Okanagan Car Share Cooperative talks to Rebecca about bringing car sharing to B.C.'s Interior.
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A new generation of hunters
Radio West outdoors guy, Dave Quinn, talks about a new breed of hunters in search of local food for their freezers.
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Radio West Spotlight: Aspen Switzer
This week, we shine the Radio West spotlight on Aspen Switzer. Switzer grew up in Nelson and has recorded two albums. She recently moved to Vancouver to study music therapy at Capilano University.
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Poet Cecil Giscombe reads in Prince George
Poet Cecil Giscombe is a professor of English at the University of California, Berkley. This week, he's in Prince George for a reading. Rebecca spoke with him before the event.
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Moms play ball hockey to raise money for cancer research
Eight ball-hockey playing moms from Oliver are in Vancouver to compete in the Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer tournament. Denise Oberg-Miller's son Hunter was diagnosed this year. And Shelley Kirs' son Aiden, was diagnosed when he was a baby. Rebecca spoke with Shelley.
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Weekend Movies with Katherine Monk
Today Katherine Monk looks at two movies: Argo and Seven Psychopaths
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Kelowna loses Ironman bid to Whistler
Kelowna has lost its bid to host an Ironman competition to Whistler. Rebecca spoke with Kelowna Mayor Walter Gray for his reaction.
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BC government disappointed with Enbridge's answers
The questioning continued today at hearings in Prince George for the Northern Gateway pipeline. But there are growing complaints about Enbridge's responses. Rebecca spoke with Geoff Plant, the province's chief legal strategist for the hearings.
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The Dish: Bavarian Cuisine
Esther's Inn in Prince George is hosting Bavarian Big Night this weekend. General Manager Peter van Wylick is the brains behind the Oktoberfest-inspired dinner. He spoke to Rebecca from our Prince George studio. Associate Producer Andrew Kurjata also joined the conversation.
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School seeks to help boy with autism get iPad
13 year old Christopher Wallace recently received a gift from his classmates: an iPad. Wallace has autism and uses the iPad to communicate. But recently, it disappeared. Rebecca spoke with Heritage Christian School grade 8 student Cory Hendricks and Dan Mandryk, Christopher's education assistant.
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TRU Law gets $7.4 million
The law department at Thompson Rivers University just got a $7.4 million grant from the province. As Dean Chris Axworthy tells host Rebecca Zandbergen, the money will help finish a building that right now just has a nice roof.
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The Classifieds: Free Alpacas
Today in the Classifieds, we meet Drisana Peters of Greenwood. Here's her ad: "Two free alpacas. We have two female alpacas that need to find a home ASAP. If interested please call." Here is Rebecca's conversation with Drisana.
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B.C. Government's plans for mid-term timber supply
The provincial government announced its "action plan" to address concerns over the mid-term timber supply. Host Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with Minister of Forests and Lands, Steve Thompson.
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Joni: The Creative Odyssey of Joni Mitchell
Our regular film reviewer, Katherine Monk has just released a new book. It's called Joni: The Creative Odyssey of Joni Mitchell. Katherine talked to Rebecca about her new book.
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Katherine Monk looks at big screen
Today, Katherine Monk reviews Perks of Being a Wallflower and Frankenweenie. Here's her chat with Rebecca.
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Trucking in British Columbia
The trucking industry is without a doubt, integral to BC's economy. Next year marks 100 years since the BC Trucking Association began and to mark that event, the association sponsored a new book, called Trucking in British Columbia.
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Finding artifacts on Highway 97
Construction crews are busy on an 80-million dollar highway project, between Winfield and Oyama. And as crews dig up old pavement, archeologist Clinton Coates is digging up artifacts. Coates is with engineering company Golder Associates. Here's his chat with Rebecca.
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The War of 1812: Been There, Won That
How much do we really know about the War of 1812? A new CBC documentary looks at the myths and mysteries surrounding the war. Rebecca Zandbegen found out more from documentary host Peter Keleghan.
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Changing the electoral map
The next time you vote for an MP, you could be voting in a different riding. Members of B.C.'s federal electoral boundaries commission are touring the province, showing their maps of proposed changes to riding shapes and sizes. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with chair John Hall.
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The Dish: Thanksgiving Dinner
This week on the Dish, we're tackling Thanksgiving Dinner. Velma Sperling owns Pioneer Country Market in Kelowna. She's also cooking dinner for 25 people this weekend.
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The Classifieds: Remembering Darin Thibault
This week in The Classifieds, we meet Debbie Sluyter. Her younger brother died last week after a short battle with cancer. Here's part of his obituary: 'Lived to Ride' Darin (Tiny) Lee Thibault. Sept 10, 1964 - Sept 27, 2012.
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Creston farm up for best juice award
Kootenay fruit farmers, Susan and Gary Snow are packing their bags this month and heading to Barcelona for the World Juice awards. Their Creston farm, Table Tree makes black cherry juice. And now it's been shortlisted for the best juice award.
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Ridge Walking with Outdoors Guy Dave Quinn
Fall is most definitely here, and you know what that means: the back country is calling. Lace up those boots, strap on a backpack, zip up your goretex and hit the hills. Our outdoors guy, Dave Quinn is here to tell us about a very particular kind of hike, ridge walking.
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Radio West Spotlight: Theresa Pasaluko
This week we shine the Radio West Spotlight on Theresa Pasaluko. Theresa grew up in Smithers, but is now studying in Victoria. Here is Rebecca's conversation with Theresa.
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UNBC student designs app for transit users
UNBC grad student Xinyi "Tony" Zhuang was tired of using the paper bus schedule in Prince George, so he designed an app to help. Radio West host Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with him about it.
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Elko County deputy sheriff talks about finding Albert...
Deputy Sheriff, David Prall, speaks with Radio West host, Rebecca Zandbergen about the discovery of missing Penticton man's remains.
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Short and frosty meeting between premiers
The premier called it "frosty" and "short." This week, Christy Clark met with Alberta premier Alison Redford to talk about the Northern Gateway pipeline. CBC reporter Stephen Smart spoke with Clark after the meeting. Here's Rebecca's conversation with Stephen.
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Movies with Katherine Monk
This week, Katherine Monk looks at Looper and Hotel Transylvania.
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Branding Grand Forks
Grand Forks has hired a company to help develop a brand for the community. Sarah Winton is the executive director of the Boundary-Country Regional Chamber of Commerce. And Matt Thompson owns Kimberley-based Story & Co.
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Osoyoos orchards donate fruit to Prince George charity
Three orchards in Osoyoos are donating 14 thousand pounds of fruit to the St. Vincent de Paul Drop-in Centre in Prince George. Rebecca spoke with Ken Thibault of Casa Del Mell Orchards and Bernie Goold, the president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
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Keeping the bears out of our yards
Bear aware co-ordinator, Frank Ritcey, explains what we should do to reduce bear-human conflicts.
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Rescue staff learn new skills
How do you rescue someone who's trapped inside a vehicle submerged in a fast-moving river? Smithers' based trainers, Raven Rescue offered a course on that. Rebecca spoke with executive director Walter Bucher and Prince George participant, Dale Bull.
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The Dish: Squash
This week on The Dish, we're talking squash. Rebecca sat down with Steve Forbes of Forbes Farms in Oliver. He and his brother grow about 20 varieties of winter squash.
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Garbage attracting bears
The Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter in Smithers provides homes for bear cubs that are orphaned. The shelter recently acquired four cubs. The bears were orphaned after their mothers were shot by conservation officers. Rebecca spoke with Angelika Langen who owns the shelter.
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Fracking draws First Nation concerns
Fort Nelson First Nation hosts a conference focused on increased use of fracking in Northern B.C.
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South East Kelowna faces expensive water upgrade
Residents being asked to approve project that could see water bills more than double.
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Wolves a problem for BC Cattle Ranchers
Wolves are preying on BC's livestock. For more on this story, Radio West heard from Cherryville cattle rancher, Randy Prebushewski, and from Kevin Boon. He's the general manager of BC's Cattlemen's Association.
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The Classifieds: antique canoe for sale
This week in the Classifieds, we meet Dan McGaughey of Prince George. He's selling an antique canoe. Here's Rebecca's conversation with Dan.
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Radio West Spotlight: Mozzy Lane
This week we shine the Radio West spotlight on band, Mozzy Lane. Rebecca spoke to lead singer Roberta Stubbs.
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B.C. mayors debate marijuana decriminalization
Grand Forks mayor Brian Taylor speaks with Rebecca about marijuana debate at Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.
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Wine Column: Syrah vs Shiraz
This week, our wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery breaks down the syrah and shiraz.
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Kamloops man fends of coyote
We live with animals in this world. But this week, that relationship got a little too close for comfort for one Kamloops man. Mark Delponte was biking home from his job at CN Rail, when he was attacked by a coyote. Mark tells his story to Rebecca.
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Kamloops man fends off coyote
We live with animals in this world. But this week, that relationship got a little too close for comfort for one Kamloops man. Mark Delponte was biking home from his job at CN Rail, when he was attacked by a coyote. Mark tells his story to Rebecca.
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Monk's Movie Review
This week, movie reviewer Katherine Monk looks at Midnight's Children and Master.
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Greenwood moves to boil water advisory
Residents of Greenwood are one step closer to being able to drink their water. The city has been on a "do not drink" order since early this week, when it was discovered the city's reservoir had been broken into. Rebecca spoke with IHA's Mike Adams.
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Nexen takeover proposal in Canada's hands
For his thoughts on the proposed $15 billion Nexen takeover bid, Rebecca talked to Charles Burton. He's a a professor of political science at Brock University and a former counsellor at the Canadian embassy in Beijing.
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The Dish: Spuds with Potato Farmer John Cox
On this week's Dish we sit down with potato farmer, John Cox for a lesson on spuds. Listen here as John walks Rebecca through nearly a dozen varieties.
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Checking in with Kinder Morgan
Kinder Morgan is developing plans to twin the Trans Mountain Pipeline. Company representatives are speaking with stakeholders and preparing for public consultations. Rebecca spoke with Project Director Greg Toth, who met with Kamloops City Council yesterday.
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Learning from wildfire
A group of forestry students from Rutland Senior Secondary spent the day in Peachland, helping mop up the Trepanier fire. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with teacher Wayne Price, and one of his students.
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The Classifieds: Searching for Typewriters
This week in the Classifieds we meet Rene Kabis. He's looking for old typewriters, specifically an IBM Selectric. Hear his chat with Rebecca.
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Hiking into your senior years
This week, Rebecca chats with Outdoors Guy Dave Quinn about hiking into your senior years.
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Radio West Spotlight: Rosewood's Diary
This week we shine the Radio West Spotlight on Vanderhoof's Rosewood's Diary. Rebecca called up vocalist Katie Stanley to find out more.
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Rebuilding the Babine mill in Burns Lake
Today the owners of the Burns Lake mill announced they will rebuild- as long as certain conditions are met. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with mill owner Steve Zika, and Burns Lake mayor Luke Strimbold.
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The role of religion in the current unrest in the Middle...
Deadly riots in several Muslim countries have been sparked by a video, posted on Youtube, that ridicules the prophet Mohammad. To talk about the role of religion in the unrest, Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with UBC Professor Edward Slingerland.
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Movie Review with Ken Eisner
This week, Vancouver-based movie writer, Ken Eisner fills us in on the latest on the big screen. Ken looks at For a Good Time, Call and Samsara.
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Mr. PG goes to the Mascot Spa
If you've ever been to Prince George, you've probably met Mr. PG. He's the city's mascot and has been standing at the corner of the city's busiest intersection for 30 years. But this week, Mr. PG was taken down. Aiden Kelly is CEO of Tourism Prince George
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RCMP and UNBC working together to study hitchhiking
The RCMP and UNBC are working together to study hitchhiking, so they can try to stop the risky mode of transportation. Rebecca Zandbergen heard from one of the researchers, and RCMP Staff Sergeant Gord Flewelling.
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Prince Rupert's container terminal turns five
Today marks five years since the Prince Rupert Port Authority officially unveiled its container terminal. With all that new container traffic, the port has doubled its business. Rebecca spoke with president and CEO Don Krusel about the port, and how it continues to grow.
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The Dish: Pepper Festival
This week on the Dish we're talking about hot peppers! Rebecca spoke with Carroll MacLean, the organizer behind this weekend's Similkameen Sizzle Pepperfest in Keremeos. Sarah Harker of Harker's Organics in Cawston also joined the conversation. Her family grows peppers.
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The Classifieds: From Calligraphy to Pipe Insulator
Today in the Classifieds, we meet Kamloops' Tanya Clayton. Here's her ad: "I need a calligrapher to add names and a date on a marriage certificate. Please call to discuss a fair price and to set up a meeting to see your work."
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New Investigations Office probes police incident in...
The province's new Independent Investigations Office didn't wait long for its first case. Investigators are in Prince George where a man was shot and killed in a police incident. Rebecca spoke with David Eby, the executive director with the BC Civil Liberties Association.
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The highs and lows of political photos ops
U.S. President Barack Obama was bear-hugged by a restaurant owner this week, and the resulting photo has become a highlight of his campaign. Rebecca Zandbergen spoke with historian Mark Reid about the value of the photo op.
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Radio West Spotlight: The Malarkeys
This week, we shine the Radio West Spotlight on Kelowna Celtic band, The Malarkeys. Rebecca spoke with band member, Karl Hourigan to find out more.
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Teck Metals admits to polluting Columbia River
For years, residents of Washington State have accused Teck Metals of polluting the Columbia River. This week, Teck admitted some of the slag that entered the river has been hazardous. Rebecca spoke with Richard Deane. He's with Teck's operations in Trail.
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Tour of Peachland Fire Zone
Reporter Brady Strachan toured the fire zone in Peachland this week. He gives Rebecca an update on what he saw.
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Getting ready for fall wine releases
It's just about that time of year, when Okanagan winemakers release last year's vintages. Wine columnist Jeannette Montgomery joined Rebecca Zandbergen with a preview.
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Katherine Monk
Katherine Monk talks TIFF 2012 and The Words with guest host Manusha Janakiram
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One Man Star Wars Trilogy
The creator of the One Man Star Wars Trilogy tells us about his show and how he doesn't get bored with it after more than ten years of performing.
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Geoff Plant's new job
Former B.C. Attorney-General Geoff Plant has a new job: helping the provincial government in its cross-examination at the Northern Gateway hearings. He spoke with host Manusha Janakiram from Edmonton, where he attending the hearings.
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Les Leyne analyzes the B.C. cabinet shuffle
Premier Christy Clark's new cabinet will be key for the BC Liberal government as it heads into the 2013 provincial election. Political columnist Les Leyne looked at the list with Manusha Janakiram.
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