The Morning Buzz on Spice Radio

The world is mourning the passing of Pope Francis at age 88 - Why was he so popular?What was his impact globally? A wave of change in the church and his endeavour to make the church more welcoming - Fr Nigel Barrett, St. Andrew's Church, Bandra , Mumbai and Co ordinator Catholic Communications Centre shares his insights with radio host Natasha Mendes.

In this episode of the Ask Natasha Series, radio host Natasha Mendes delves into the perfect world of Instagram and talks about its effects on human relationships with Vancouver based counsellor Dr Natasha Ghosh.

Mankiran Aujla in conversation with Asa Rehman play by play commentator for the Whitecaps. A preview of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC game vs Inter Miami CF, and how the season has been so far!

Mankiran Aujla in conversation with Bill Tieleman West Stat Communications president and political strategist. What to expect in the final week, B.C becoming a battleground, polls and record numbers in advance voting.

Mankiran Aujla in conversation with Baljit Sangra on her new documentary feature Have You Heard Judi Singh? Which delves into the life of Punjabi-Black mid-century jazz musician Judi Singh in a story in a story that mirrors the forgotten legacies of many artists and women of colour. The film has its world premiere at DOXA on Sun, May 4th, 5:00 PM @ VIFF Centre.

Mankiran Aujla in conversation with Marianne Thodas, Programming Manager at DOXA Documentary Film Festival, Western Canada’s largest documentary film festival.

Mankiran Aujla in conversation with Claire Newell travel expert and president of travel best bets on how to navigate travelling to the U.S and how the trends have changed.

Feeling demotivated? Stuck in a rut? Find out why and what can you do about it. In this episode of Ask Natasha series radio host Natasha Mendes chats with counselling expert Dr Natasha Ghosh about the reasons we feel demotivated and the importance of checking in with ourselves , our body and our emotions. Visit www.digdeepcounselling.com to connect with Dr Natasha Ghosh.

Mankiran Aujla in conversation with Stewart Prest Lecturer in the department of Political Science talking about the upcoming debates and whether they will impact voters opinions.

With the death of a 6 year old in Surrey in a hit and run, the topic of Road safety on the Morning Buzz was pertinent. Road safety advocate and volunteer with Vision Zero Vancouver , Chengyan Boon in conversation with radio host Natasha Mendes highlighted the need for updates in road engineering designs and increased conversations around preventable road crashes. Visit www.visionzerovancouver.ca for more information.

Dr. Daljit Gill-Badesha, executive director of SACH South Asian Community Hub talking about this years gala and how you can support! SACH is a non-profit organization offering wrap around services for individuals and families facing health and social challenges. Mission is to foster the health and well-being of underserved diverse communities living in British Columbia by providing low-barrier services, counselling, and advocacy through a South Asian perspective in multiple languages. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sach-a-worthy-cause-tickets-1258486499999?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafxmH8GKiSbfRnvfYvSsOfD0V53u9p_uidzyDv0mBdnNJ7BEdjmqRoRZoneeg_aem_gu_Q3fDRWeoRdzkyn2AU1g

Want to treat the special mommy in your life or celebrate motherhood yourself, Amanda Chung , Marketing Manager , Metropolis at Metrotown gives a sneak preview of what you can indulge in with their glamping themed Mothers Day celebration. Join Radio host Natasha Mendes in finding out more about ' We love Moms and Mother Nature' themed Mother's Day campaign at the Metropolis, Metrotown, Burnaby.

Mankiran Aujla in conversation with Caroline Brouillette, Executive Director of Climate Action Network on whether climate change has been part of the discourse in this federal election campaign.

Charlie Smith, editor of Pancouver talking about the biggest news stories of the week.

Staying apart - A secret to a happy marriage - In the Ask Natasha Series Radio host Natasha Mendes in conversation with Dr.Natasha Ghosh delves into whether distance makes the heart grow fonder in a marriage.

Mankiran Aujla in conversation with Jasmyne Spencer professional soccer player who is part of Vancouver Rise FC. She talks about what this moment means and what to expect on April 16th.

Mankiran Aujla interviews Jessie Niikoi Chairperson at the British Columbia Federation of Students. What are the issues that young voters are concerned about for this federal election.

Harrison Tulip Festival is back - Kate Ones Gilbert - Festival Founder talks about Canada's largest and the most Instagrammable tulip field in Agassiz , BC with Radio host Natasha Mendes with interesting facts behind the making of the award winning festival. Visit www.harrisontulipfest.com for more details.

Incandescence - A documentary about the BC wildfires by Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper brings in the spotlight the BC wildfires and talks about a new life based on Ancient wisdom. Radio host Natasha Mendes talks with the directors Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper about the making of the film and the idea behind it. VIFF Centre showtimes: Friday April 11 at 6:20 pm (filmmakers in attendance for Q & A) Saturday April 12 at 2:00 pm Monday April 14 at 2:15 pm Thursday April 17 at 7:45 pm

Mankiran Aujla in conversation with Nishant Jain The Sneaky Artist. Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Away” and other beloved movies, were delighted when a new version of ChatGPT let them transform popular internet memes or personal photos into the distinct style of Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki. But the trend also highlighted ethical concerns about artificial intelligence tools trained on copyrighted creative works and what that means for the future livelihoods of human artists. Miyazaki who is known for his hand-drawn approach and whimsical storytelling, has expressed skepticism about AI’s role in animation.