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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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Premier David Eby is meeting with First Nations leaders about the province's plans to amend the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). First Nations have been opposed to changing the law, while the premier calls it a "non-negoti... more

The Trail Running Film Festival is on Thursday. We checked in with organizer Jeannine Avelino.

NASA's Artemis II is set to launch Wednesday for its journey around the moon with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen on board. CBC's Bob McDonald joins the program ahead of the historic mission. And, as part of BC Today's series on menopause, we'll hea... more

B.C. Ferries is changing schedules and cancelling sailings ahead of Easter weekend due to one vessel's delayed return to service and another one's mechanical issues. We ask our audience to share whether their plans will be affected.

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Recent Guests

Surinderpal Rathor
Mayor of Williams Lake
City of Williams Lake
Episode: TRU considers closing Williams Lake campus | NDP leadership
Alex Bigazzi
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at UBC; author of 2023 TransLink report on self-driving vehicles
University of British Columbia
Episode: Driverless taxi company wants to come to B.C.
Grace Barlow
Hockey referee based in Prince George; 2026 Sport BC Referee of the Year
BC Hockey
Episode: Why be a referee?
Tyson Reddy
Forecaster with Avalanche Canada
Avalanche Canada
Episode: Avalanche safety
Shirley Weir
Founder of menopausechicks.com and women's health advocate
Menopause Chicks
Episode: Menopause and the workplace
Brian Proctor
Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Episode: First day of spring ends a warm B.C. winter
Sarah Shapiro-Ward
Professional dog trainer and owner of the dog school based in Point Grey, Vancouver
Dog School Vancouver
Episode: Dogs in public spaces
Judith Beaucery
Chief Economist at Vancity Credit Union
Vancity Credit Union
Episode: Gas prices
Nicole Perry
Edmonton-based clinical psychologist, author of The Boundary Therapist
Independent/Author
Episode: Dealing with negative people

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Michelle Eliot
Host of BC Today, engaging listeners in discussions about significant local issues, current events, and community needs across British Columbia.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • Great way to catch up on prov & country-wide news. The best part though is listening to callers opinions, it feels like the opposite of reading twitter comments.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    karicature
    a year ago
  • Cuts off Callers with Right of Center Views

    This show lacks journalistic balnce/integrity. The recent episode on drug decriminalization is a perfect example. I wanted to hear more about Donald’s experience- not sure why the host seemed confused as to why someone smoking fentanyl in a restaurant bathroom used by families was a safety issue. Ms Elliot then cut off Donald was when he commented about the safe supply industry making huge profits. This was a legitimate point and I wanted to hear more.

    If you are looking for balanced jour... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    MB_1983_BC
    Canada2 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    I have learned many unknown things that I haven’t had idea about it. My favourite part is with master gardener Brian minter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laquel
    Mexico6 years ago
  • Beautiful B.C.

    So interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ming of richmond
    Canada7 years ago
  • Too long for today’s lifestyle

    The topics are good and the discussions interesting, at least for the first 15 mins.. after that I tune out and go to another podcast.

    With a lot of choices in podcasts and limited time in life in general an hour long conversation is way too long ..

    Apple Podcasts
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    Chino-Baby
    Canada8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the show's focus on local issues and community engagement, often praising its capacity to connect with diverse opinions.
Some reviews point out perceived biases in presenting political discourse, indicating a desire for a more balanced representation.
Overall, the podcast is often described as informative and relevant, catering to the audience's needs for understanding provincial matters.

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Driverless taxi company wants to come to B.C.
Q: What is allowed when it comes to automation in BC currently?
Fully autonomous or highly automated vehicles are not allowed on BC roads, with ongoing regulatory requirements and federal exemptions needed before widespread deployment.
Why be a referee?
Q: What has been most challenging about officiating, and how do you cope with pressure?
She emphasizes taking a deep breath, focusing on doing her best, and maintaining perspective that it's just a hockey game, while also managing mental health and avoiding overthinking.
Why be a referee?
Q: What led you to become a referee?
Grace shares that she moved from playing hockey to coaching, then transitioned into refereeing with encouragement from the referee-in-chief and senior officials, driven by a love for the game and a desire to stay involved.
Avalanche safety
Q: What would you say to people now who did not get a chance to experience snow over the winter and are planning to head out this season?
Encourage people to prepare with a current forecast, select terrain that matches the day's conditions, and use avalanche forecast guidance to avoid higher-risk areas while staying within conservative limits.
Seniors' healthcare
Q: What actions is the province being asked to take now regarding services for seniors?
The request is to implement a cross-ministerial seniors plan with concrete investments in long-term care, subsidized housing, home supports, and income supports, plus coverage of vaccines like shingles and removal of co-payments for home support.

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Content produced focuses extensively on pressing local issues affecting British Columbians, often featuring significant political developments, social advocacy topics, and community events. Recent episodes delve into critical themes such as funding changes impacting families with children with disabilities, the implications of misinformation in politics, and community responses to tragedies, indicating a commitment to covering stories that resonate deeply with the audience. Unique elements include a blend of expert commentary, listener participation, and call-in segments that foster a dialogue between the public and the show's hosts, offering diverse perspectives on complex issues. Overall, the content aims to engage audiences by highlighti... more

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2. Alex Bigazzi
3. Grace Barlow
4. Tyson Reddy
5. Shirley Weir
6. Brian Proctor
7. Sarah Shapiro-Ward
8. Judith Beaucery

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