Public Eye Radio

We speak with provincial New Democrat agriculture and lands critic Lana Popham about the province's new meat regulations. We hear both sides of the aquaculture debate from marine biologist Alexandra Morton and BC Salmon Farmers Association executive director Mary Ellen Walling. And our rabble-rousing panel -David Cubberley, Eleanor Gregory, Sheila Orr and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We speak with Doug McArthur - who served as deputy minister to two New Democrat premiers - about the party's Our Province Our Future initiative. Opposition deputy transportation and infrastructure critic Gary Coons discusses the top ten records he'd like to get from British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. now that it'll be subject to freedom of information requests. Prince George councillor Brian Skakun talks about recent restrictions on forest fire prevention funding. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory and Bob Russel and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister George Abbott discusses what appears to be growing opposition to the Campbell administration among First Nations. Former provincial Liberal and Progressive Democratic Alliance leader Gordon Wilson talks about the increase desire for a new party in British Columbia. And our rabble-rousing panel - Sheila Orr, The Tyee's Andrew Macleod, the Times Colonist's Rob Shawand Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We speak with provincial Green leader Jane Sterk about the latest poll numbers and the hiring of a new executive director -Rebecca Helps. Forests and Range Minister Pat Belldiscusses the state of British Columbia's wildfire preparedness. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, David Cubberley, Eleanor Gregory and Bob Russel - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

British Columbia Teachers' Federation president Irene Lanzinger and Council of Senior Citizens' Organizations of British Columbia president Sylvia MacLeay discuss a new coalition protesting provincial government service cuts. Vicki Huntington joins us to talk about her experiences so far as an independent MLA. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, Sheila Orr and Bob Russell - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

  We speak with the Western Canada Wilderness Committee's new executive director David Holtzman. Central Saanich school trustee Edith Loring-Kuhanga discusses her bid to run for the federal New Democrats in Saanich-Gulf Islands. And our rabble-rousing panel - David Cubberley, Eleanor Gregory, The Tyee's Andrew Macleod and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.  

Former provincial New Democrat children and family development critic Nicholas Simons discusses why child protection issues no longer top British Columbia's political agenda. Think City chair Neil Monckton and Canadian Federation of Independent Business provincial affairs director Brian Bonney share their views on the place of businesses big and small in local politics. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Sheila Orr, Bob Russell and Monday Magazine's Jason Youmans - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We discuss cutbacks to British Columbia's legal services with Mulligan Tam Pearson Law Corp. partner Mike Mulligan. The Tyee's David Beers weighs in on the sale of Canada's most influential chain of newspapers. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson,Eleanor Gregory, The Tyee's Andrew Macleod and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We discuss the Campbell administration's natural resource ministry cutbacks with former provincial New Democrat forests minister David Zirnhelt. British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union president Darryl Walker joins us to talk about the province supersizing and downsizing plans. Advocate Robin Loxton shares his thoughts on the axing of services for people with disabilities. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, the Times Colonist's Dave Obee and Bob Russell - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We review the performance of the Olympic resistance movement with Games critic Chris Shaw. Seth Klein from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and Neils Veldhuis from the Fraser Institute talk about the upcoming provincial budget. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, David Cubberley, Bob Russell and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We discuss the Campbell administration's decision to ban mining, as well as oil and gas development, in the Flathead Valley with Association of Mineral Exploration British Columbia president Gavin Dirom and Wildsight program manager Casey Brennan. Former provincial deputy health officer Shaun Peck shares his thoughts on a recent government poll on the effectiveness of photo radar. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, David Cubberley, Eleanor Gregory and Bob Russell - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics. 

Dogwood Initiative executive director Will Horter discusses the coming year in environmental politics. British Columbia Chamber of Commerce president John Winter shares his thoughts on the New Democrats' upcoming economic forums. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, David Cubberley, the Times Colonist's Dave Obee and Bob Russell - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Canadian Association of Journalists president Mary Agnes Welch discusses a historic Supreme Court of Canada ruling in favour of press freedom. British Columbia Civil Liberties Association litigation director Grace Pastine talks about national security issues. And our rabble-rousing panel - David Cubberley, Eleanor Gregory, Bob Russell and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Civil rights lawyer Cameron Ward discusses the issue of prosecutorial independence. Provincial New Democrat legislator Guy Gentner talks about his new online radio show. Victoria city councillor Lynn Hunter tells us why she believes referenda are an "affront to representative democracy." And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, The Tyee's Andrew MacLeod, Bob Russell and Monday Magazine's Jason Youmans - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We catch up with provincial New Democrat environment critic Rob Fleming just as he's leaving to attend the climate change talks in Copenhagen. Canadian Restaurant and Food Services Association Western vice-president Mark von Shellwitz discusses his campaign against the harmonized sales tax. First Call provincial coordinator Adrienne Montani talks about a controversial Canadian submission to the United Nations. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, David Cubberley, Bob Russell and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Former provincial New Democrat leadership candidates Craig Keating and Steve Orcherton discuss the future of their party. Sierra Club of British Columbia executive director George Heyman shares his thoughts on the government's green energy advisory task force. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, Sheila Orr and Bob Russell - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

British Columbia Association for Community Living director Michael Prince discusses provincial government legislation that "expels the voices of people with disabilities and their families" from Community Living British Columbia's board of directors. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, Bob Russell and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics

We speak with Ken Wu about his decision to step aside as the Western Canada Wilderness Committee's Victoria campaign director. And our rabble-rousing panel - Eleanor Gregory, the Times Colonist's Dave Obee, Bob Russell and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Former parliamentarian Randy White discusses why he's backing the provincial Conservatives. Olympic snowboarder Ross Rebagliati talks about why he's running for the federal Liberals in Okanagan-Coquihalla. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Dave Obee, Bob Russell and Paul Willcocks - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We'll speak with Oak Bay Mayor Christopher Causton about his bid for federal office. His opponent, New Democrat parliamentarian Denise Savoie talks about federal funding to opposition ridings. Provincial housing and social development critic Shane Simpson discusses questions about the government's commitment to "meaningful" illegal gaming investigations. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, Bob Russell and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.