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We delve into hauntings around British Columbia with Kelly Berge, president of the Vancouver Paranormal Society. She discusses how she became a paranormal researcher as we ask our audience if they have ever had encounters with ghosts.

A rainfall warning in Metro Vancouver could make for soggy trick-or-treating tonight. CBC's Darius Mahdavi gives a provincewide weather forecast for Halloween.

We ask our audience whether or not fireworks should be banned in B.C. municipalities. Burnaby Fire Capt. Paul Rushton joins the show to discuss safety hazards associated with Halloween fireworks.

A new poll by Angus Reid found that three in five British Columbians believe the B.C. Supreme Court decision affirming Aboriginal title rights on a section of Richmond land will harm the relationship between Indigenous groups and the rest of the province. Jon Roe, a researcher associate with the Angus Reid Institute, joins the show to discuss the findings. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, head of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, joins the show to discuss how uncertainty over the court ruling could impact reconciliation efforts.

Sleep doctor Dr. Najib Ayas, the medical director of UBC's sleep program, joins the show to discuss sleep strategies, habits and the science behind a good night's rest.

The B.C. government is considering changes to the province's graduated driver's licensing program next year to eliminate the second road test to get a full Class 5 licence. That means new drivers would not need to take a second road test to get rid of their 'N' decal. B.C. Conservative and Richmond Centre MLA Hon Chan, the opposition critic for ICBC, says eliminating the second test would make roads less safe. He joins the show alongside Vision Zero volunteer Mihai Cirstea.

B.C. Premier David Eby says the province will push ahead with broadcasting its anti-tariff ads to American audiences, despite threats of further retaliation from U.S. President Donald Trump. Diamond Isinger, a political strategist and former advisor of Canada-U.S. relations to the prime minister's office, joins the show to discuss anti-tariff strategy.

NBA head coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier were arrested last Thursday along with dozens of others in a massive mafia-linked gambling investigation. Authorities say one scheme focused on insider sports betting and another on rigged poker games tied to the Mafia,to steal millions from victims over a number of years. The CBC's Katie Nicholson breaks it down for us and former Canadian Olympian and co-chair on campaign to Ban Ads for Gambling.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will terminate trade talks with Canada over an ad sponsored by the Ontario government that featured Ronald Reagan's 1987 radio address warning of the consequences of trade barriers. Now, B.C. Premier David Eby says B.C. will create its own ad targeting Trump's tariff policies. B.C. jobs minister Ravi Kahlon takes viewers' calls as he discusses the province's planned ads and its response to the latest setback in the trade war. Laura Jones, the CEO of the Business Council of B.C., joins the show to discuss whether or not Canada should fight back harder in response.

BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter joins us to answer your gardening questions

A new report by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says Vancouver saw a decline in the construction of multiplexes and townhomes in recent years, compared to other major Canadian cities. The report calls this type of housing the "missing middle," referring to middle-density housing that includes townhouses, row homes and low-rise apartments. CMHC deputy chief economist Tania Bourassa-Ochoa joins the show to break down the report. Former Vancouver city councillor Gordon Price joins the show as we ask viewers if they feel more middle density housing is needed in their community.

According to ICBC data, cars turning right on red lights are three times more likely to cause a pedestrian collision than other actions at intersections. Former city planner Sandy James and transportation engineer Souzan Sadaat join the show to break down the debate on whether or not cities should do away with right turns on red.

CBC News obtained a letter penned by high-ranking members of the B.C. Conservative Party calling on leader John Rustad to resign, which comes amid ruptures in the party's movement and high-profile exits. CBC's Katie DeRosa breaks down the details of the letter. UBC political scientist Stewart Prest joins the show to discuss the future of the B.C. Conservatives as we ask viewers if they feel Rustad should step down.

The federal government will table legislation this week aiming to crack down on crime, including implementing bail reform. It's a move B.C. mayors have called for, arguing repeat offenders keep returning to the community. Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West and defence lawyer Rob Dhanu join the show to discuss the effectiveness of the bail reform legislation.

The Toronto Blue Jays edged out a 3-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the ALCS, advancing to the World Series for the first time in 32 years. They face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. Chris Pritchett, coach of the UBC Thunderbirds baseball team, joins the show to recap the game's highlights and what the historic win means for Blue Jays fans. We ask the audience about their favourite baseball moments.

Richmond mayor Malcolm Brodie is holding an info session for property owners impacted by Cowichan Tribes court decision that grants the First Nation land title. Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group negotiator Robert Morales and Indigenous resource lawyer Merle Alexander join the show to discuss

Monica Li, cosmetic and medical dermatologist in Vancouver, answers your questions about cosmetic procedures.

We devote the whole hour to discussing youth unemployment and the challenges young job seekers face as some industries lean on artificial intelligence. CBC's Ali Pitargue breaks down what is known about the extent of AI's impact on youth unemployment and how it could be playing a role in post-secondary graduates' struggle to find entry-level job opportunities. Three experts in the field, Flourish Career Consulting coach Yulia Gracheva, The White Hatter instructor Brandon Laur, and MOSAIC B.C. director of employment David Lee, join the show to discuss how young job seekers are adjusting to the shifting job market.

As the fall sports season gets into full swing, advocates are raising concerns about the behaviour of parents on the sidelines of the arena or in locker rooms. Scott Rintoul, the host of the Better Sports Parents podcast, discusses sport parenting as we ask viewers what can be done to encourage parents to behave better during games.

Surrey police say Kap's Cafe, a business owned by Indian celebrity Kapil Sharma, was hit with bullets for a third time, and that the incident is believed to be extortion-related. Jinny Sims, Swift 1200 AM radio host and former NDP MLA for Surrey-Panorama, joins the show to discuss public safety measures in B.C.