The Full Show: Kitsilano social housing development approved - one Vancouver city councillor says it's not a good idea, Should New West keep the moniker "Royal City"? Diving into Hockey Canada's history with allegations of sexual assault

28/07/2022 1h 0min
The Full Show: Kitsilano social housing development approved - one  Vancouver city councillor says it's not a good idea, Should New West keep the moniker "Royal City"? Diving into Hockey Canada's history with allegations of sexual assault

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Two lower mainland men arrested and charged in murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik

Gurpreet Singh, Author for the Georgia Straight discusses the arrests and rumors surrounding the murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik. 

Malik was acquitted in the 2005 trial surrounding the 1985 Air India bombings, which killed 331 people. 

How will Kitsilano’s social housing impact the community?

Cheryl Grant, Spokesperson for the Kitsilano Coalition raises concerns that the community of Kitsilano has over social housing developments throughout the neighbourhood. 

What are the issues with Kitsilano’s social housing development?

Colleen Hardwick, Vancouver City Councillor and Director of Metro Vancouver Regional District discusses why she is opposed to the Kitsilano social housing development. 

The repercussions of clearing Tent City

Jean Swanson, Vancouver City Councillor and Alternate Director of the Metro Vancouver Regional District discusses why police and fire departments clearing Vancouver's DTES's tent city may not be a wise decision. 

Should New West keep the moniker “Royal City”?

Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster resident and City Council candidate for the Progressives says if elected, he will move to keep the New West moniker of "Royal City" amid calls to drop the nickname. 

Hockey Canada’s history with allegations of sexual assault

Laura Robinson, Independent Film Maker, Journalist, and Author of "Crossing the Line: Violence and Sexual Assault in Canada's National Sport" has been following the recent allegations of sexual assault within Hockey Canada & has been writing about the issue since the 1990s. She joins us to discuss what needs to change within Hockey Canada. 
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