On Friday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

We launch the Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day with Carolyn Tuckwell, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vancouver.

The Do Not Call List is not working.  Fraudsters are abusing the list, phone numbers on the registry have been sold online and now those who were registered are receiving even MOER telemarketing calls than before – what is going on?  Bruce Cran, President of the Consumers’ Association of Canada explains.

Our uncomfortable question of the day – do the cops really have your respect?  We open up the phonelines to you.

Sharon Williams, Manager of Deception Investigations and Robert DeBou, a Family Law Lawyer explains what can be done about elder abuse.

Our dating coach Daniel Packard wraps up the show.

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On Thursday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

The BC Police Complaints Commission is investigating the incident involving three off duty police officers from Delta, New West and West Vancouver.  Bruce Brown, Deputy Police Complaints Commissioner gives us the latest information.

A trio of police officers could face suspensions for allegedly assaulting and robbing a newspaper delivery man.  Have you lost confidence in the cops?  We open the phones for your calls.

The Bank of Canada says the recession will be deep and painful but relatively short.  We have business and labour sound off on what should be in next Tuesday’s federal budget – Jock Finlayson, Executive Vice President of the BC Business Council and Jim Sinclair, President of the BC Federation of Labour join us.

Openline – is it ok to hunt for sport?

Is Vancouver’s restaurant scene behind the times when it comes to serving vegetarians?  Our News Director – and vegetarian – Ian Koenigsfest sounds off.

The Oscar and Razzie nominations have come out and we get all the news from E-Talk’s Lainley.

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On Wednesday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

With the Pattullo Bridge out of commission, why aren’t more people taking transit instead of sitting in their cars waiting to cross the Port Mann and Alex Fraser Bridges?  Translink’s CEO, Tom Prendergast joins us.

With teachers saying they will not administer the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) Exams in February we ask BCTF President, Irene Lanzinger what will occur.

Connie Denesiuk, President of the BC School Trustees Association explains her organization’s position on the FSAs.

A Quebec woman is seeking alimony after common-law marriage.  Should she be entitled to alimony even if she was not married?  Georgia Lee Lang, a family law lawyer with Georgia Lee Lang and Associates shares her insight.

We open the phone lines to you on the issue of tipping.  Have your tipping habits changed at all?  Do you tip 10, 15 or 20%?  Do you tip even if service is horrible?  Who have you started tippling less?  Who have you started tipping more?

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On Tuesday’s “Christy Clark Show” with guest host Michael Smyth…

Barrack Obama was sworn in today as the 44th US President.  We get reaction and insight from Mike Meneer, Democrat Abroad Member from Vancouver in DC for the inauguration; Shawn Atleo, BC Regional Chief from the Assembly of First Nations also in DC and Luiza Savage, Washington Correspondent for MacLean’s Magazine.

Will President Obama live up to the expectations?  What is your take on watching history being made?  We take your calls.

The Bank of Canada slashed its key interest rate to a record low – why?  What impact will this have on the economy, mortgage rates, etc.?  Michael Levy, CKNW’S Business Analyst and Helmut Pastrick, Chief Economist for Central 1 Credit Union explain.

Should the BC government ban the sale of tobacco from pharmacies and stores with pharmacies?  Kathryn Seeley, Manager of Public Issues for the Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon joins us.

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On Monday’s “Christy Clark Show” with guest host Michael Smyth…

The Legislature had an emergency session this past weekend to pass through legislation giving Vancouver more borrowing power to deal with the Olympic village costs.  The City got what it wanted, but did the taxpayers?  We take your calls on the open line.

Mike Meneer, Democrat Abroad member from Vancouver and Camile Mitchell, a Vancouverite who is in Washington DC for Obama’s inauguration explain why they are making the trip.

Can Afghanistan be rebuilt through business and education?  Hassina Sherjan, an Afghan social entrepreneur who fled from Afghanistan in 1980, returned in 1999 and setup underground schools for girls, shares her insight.

A fire under the Patullo Bridge over the weekend has the bridge shutdown for the next four to six weeks.  CKNW Reporter Nafeesa Karim gives us the latest.

Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party is the co-author of the new book “Global Warming For Dummies“.

Learn why today is the most depressing day of the year and how you can battle stress, boost your immune system and feel better.  Sherry Torkos, holistic pharmacist and author of “The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine” wraps up the show.

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