A man is driving on the highway when his wife calls him on his cellphone. “Honey, be careful. I heard on the news that there is a car on the road driving the wrong way.” To this the man replies, “One? There’s millions of ‘em!”

I’ve never seen that happen, but I have seen lots of other bad drivers on B.C.’s roads. I’ve seen drivers text message while they steer with their knees. I’ve seen drivers zipping along with pets on their laps. I once saw a woman driving through PoCo while doing a crossword.

I hate drivers who race to stop signs, leaving me guessing whether they’ll slow down, much less stop.
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On Friday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

Do you ever get the feeling that there is only talk and no action on regional transit?  CKNW’s Victoria Bureau Chief, Sean Leslie and Port Moody’s Mayor, Joe Trasolini join the show.

Detective Bob Shilling is the Lead Detective at Seattle Police Department’s Sex and Kidnapping Offender Unit and with Interpol’s specialist group on Crime against Children.  He tells us how his department deals with sex offenders.

There is a new poll out on the efforts to save the University Golf Course.  To explain what this means we have Greg Lyle, Managing Director of Innovative Research Group and Vancouver Park Commissioner, Marty Zlotnik.

Dr. Bill Bass, Forensic Anthropologist and Jon Jefferson, veteran journalist, the co-authors of “Beyond the Body Farm” share their real life CSI cases.

What can we do about dust and allergies in our homes?  Toby Saville, Chief Microbiologist at Dyson Microbiology Lab gives us some tips.

Be sure to take part in the CKNW and BCAA Worst Driving Habits Survey by CLICKING HERE.  The results will be broadcast on the October 22nd show.

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On Thursday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

Three second generation Canadians share their experiences living in Canada – Jatinder Rai, and Advertising Executive, Maya Law, Architect, and Susan Neale, this show’s producer are with us.

Tom Flanagan, author of “Harper’s Team:  Behind the Scenes in the Conservative Rise To Power”.

There are a lot of bad drivers out there and soon we have survey results showing just how bad.  Trace Acres, Director, Corporate Communications and Government Affairs with BCAA is with us and wants you to take part in the online survey.

Open line – we want to hear what is on your mind!

Is there a “credit crisis” happening in Canada?  Jeff Sandler, Vice President and Advisor, Dundee Securities Corp. discusses.

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The guys over at Rock 101 are having a little fun with Bruce Allen so I thought I would share these parodies with you.  Enjoy!

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On Wednesday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

Bruce Allen responds to the criticisms on his commentary and we take your calls.

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(Click PLAY> for the Bruce Allen Reality Check response of September 26th)

Should teachers be forced to administer standardized tests even if they do not believe it serves the students?  Kathryn Sihota, Sooke teacher disciplined for not administering standardized tests and Peter Cowley, Director of School Performance Studies at the Fraser Institute debate.  We also open the phone lines to you.

Paul Shore, Media Relations with the Canadian Border Services Agency shares information on the cost of the Nexus pass.

Is a woman’s identity shaped by her Mom?  Rona Maynard, author of “My Mother’s Daughter” joins the show.

Thinking of getting some plastic surgery?  Do you recognize the possible dangers?  Dr. Gordon Wilkes, President of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgery is with us.

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