On Friday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

Last night a homeless woman burned to death on the street.  New shelter space is opening up – but is enough being done?  Should people be forced into shelters?  We are joined by Judy Graves, Homeless Outreach Co-Ordinator with the City of Vancouver and take your phone calls.

Kimberley Law, Image Consultant and co-author of “Image Power” tells us how to put forth the best in personal style.

The US has announced their auto industry bailout package – what does it all mean?  CKNW’s Business Analyst Michael Levy shares his insight.

Where are things really at with the housing market?  What are the differences between the markets in Canada and the US? What is the outlook from a builder’s perspective and tips for the first time homebuyers.  Peter Simpson, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association is with us.

Actor and dialect coach Tony Alcantar shares his tale of how his knack for accents got him to work with Halle Berry and a look at the art of improv.

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On Thursday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

The federal government is anticipating at least four years of budget deficits.  Jock Finlayson, Executive Vice-President of the Business Council of BC lets us know what this means for each of us.

Now that the BCTF has said they will boycott the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) exams, will grade 4 and 7 students still write them come February?  Patti Bacchus, Chair of the Vancouver Board of Trustees and Shirley Bond, BC Education Minister join us.

Raminder Badh’s parents were killed in a hit and run crash in Surrey this past summer and he is now calling for changes to the criminal code to recognize vehicular homicide as a crime.

How is our local television and film industry doing and what is shooting around town?  Peter Leitch, President of North Shore and Mammoth Studios and Chair of the Motion Picture Industry Association of BC gives us the scoop.

‘Tis the season for engagements!  David Vallee, wedding planner and a regular on Slice TV’s “Rich Bride, Poor Bride” shows us how to celebrate with a bang but with your finances in mind.

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On Wednesday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

Marc Crawford, Trevor Linden’s former coach and rookie roommate shares his memories of Tervor on this Trevor Linden Day.

Openline – what was your favourite Trevor Linden moment?

Federal NDP Leader, Jack Layton, joins us to discuss the Coalition, budgets, bailouts and more.

Is your car on the list of the top ten stolen vehicles?  What can you do to fight auto crime?  Rick Dubin, Vice-President of Investigations for the Insurance Bureau of Canada gives us some info.

A blizzard warning has been issued for the Fraser Valley – what is the rest of the week set to look like? CKNW’s Meteorologist Mark Madryga fills us in.

How do this historically low interest rates affect us?  Helmut Pastrick, Chief Economist of Central 1 Credit Union explains.

Openline – how much should we tip?  Do you give more during the holidays?  Are bad tippers bad in bed?

Looks like our winter weather has arrived – what does the drive home look like? CKNW’s Meteorologist Mark Madryga is back.

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On Tuesday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

In BC we already get a raw deal with booze taxes and now the provincial Health Officer wants to add more.  Mark Hicken, Vancouver Marketing Consultant and lawyer specializing in direct to consumer marketing for wineries and wine / spirit agencies.

Openline – are you willing to pay more for alcohol if the money goes to treatment and education programs?

We review the top 10 scams of 2008 with Lynda Pasacreta, President of the Lower Mainland Better Business Bureau.

Grant Stanley, winemaker for Quails’ Gate talks about ice wine.

We all need to be extra careful with our expenses during the holidays.  Financial coach Bradley Roulston shares some tips.

Gossip hound and reporter with CTV’s Etalk, Lainey, reviews the top entertainment stores of 2008.

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On Monday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

Looks like our winter weather has arrived – what is the rest of the week set to look like?  CKNW’s Meteorologist Mark Madryga fills us in.

Vancouver Councillor Tim Stevenson is bringing forward a motion calling for changes to BC’s residential tenancy act.  What is the impact on property owners?  Marg Gordon, CEO of BC Apartment Owners and Managers Association shares her perspective.

Openline on the proposed changes for renters and property owners as well as your opinion on Councillor Andrea Reimer’s proposal for “car free” streets.

Aaron Freeman, Policy Director for Environmental Defense tells us what kinds of chemicals are lurking in your child’s toys.

She saw her 15-year-old daughter holding the hand of a “frog” and decided to do something about it.  Kaycee Jane, single mom and author of “Frog or Prince? The Smart Girl’s Guide To Boyfriends“.

We learn about the financial difficulties many strata corporations are finding themselves in (e.g., falling real estate prices and the economy) and the crazy things people do in their strata corporations at Christmas.  Tony Gioventu, Executive Director, Condominium Home Owners’ Association rounds out our show.

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