Archive for February, 2009

The Christy Clark Show on CKNW 980AMOn Monday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

One of the four RCMP officers who confronted Robert Dziekanski the night he died is testifying at the public inquiry today.  Why did he not call a translator?  CKNW Reporter Marcella Bernardo gives us the latest news.

We open the phone lines to you – what do you think about this public inquiry?

Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day is on February 25th.  We are joined by David “DJ” Shepherd, one of the pink shirt pioneers; Rick Critchlow, Assistant Chief of Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services about how the firefighters are getting involved; and BC’s Minister of Education, Shirley Bond discussing Premier Campbell’s declaration that the last Wednesday in February be Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day.

Lots of concerns about a pre-trial centre being setup in Burnaby.  We’re in the middle of a gang are – isn’t it needed?  Kristin Holmes from the Community Initiative Against Burnaby Remand Centre and Burnaby’s Mayor, Derek Corrigan discuss.

Cyber bullying is growing and growing.  What can we do?  Bradley Shende, tech expert and CEO of Media 2o explains.

Uncomfortable question of the day – should we set up brothels for the 2010 Games?

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The Christy Clark Show on CKNW 980AMOn Friday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

Darcy Rezac, Managing Director of the Vancouver Board of Trade explains why the Board of Trade is demanding that chronic offenders be kept off the streets and put into jail.

Darlene Dorchark and Adam Frisch’s sister Karen was murdered by her abusive husband.  We here why her family members are speaking out about domestic violence in the hopes of helping others.

Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day is on February 25th.  Norma Wood, behavior intervention support mentor for District #18 in New Brunswick and Brent Springer, Vice Principal of Nashwaakisis Middle School in New Brunswick why they are taking part in Pink Shirt Day to stand  up to bullying.

Uncomfortable question of the day – do some bullying victims bring it on themselves?  We take your phone calls.

20% of new mothers will experience post partum depression.  Dr. Ariel Dalfen, a psychiatrist who specializes in caring for women who have mental health problems during pregnancy explains.

From Facebook to Twitter to blogs and now location tracking through “Google Latitude” – is there such a thing as privacy anymore?  Bradley Shende, Tech Expert / Commentator and CEO of Media 2o joins the show.

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The Christy Clark Show on CKNW 980AMOn Thursday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

A meeting of mayors and police leaders fed up with gangs and gun crime wrapped up this morning.  They have a list of demands, but why isn’t a regional police force one of them?  Peter Fassbender, Mayor of the City of Langley explains.

Openline – do you support a regional police force?

John Ashbridge, a board member with Greater Vancouver Crime Stoppers share their new Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to help in the battle against escalating gang violence.

Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day is on February 25th.  With less than a week to do we check in with our partners to see how the campaign is shaping up.  How many Facebook supporters?  Is it too late to get a pink T-shirt?  And we’ll bring you the scopp on our Pink Day Wrap up party at the Roxy.  Dave Teixeira, Project Co-Ordinator with Pink Shirt Day; Carolyn Tuckwell, President and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver; and Tanya Richards, Director of Marketing and Promotions for Granville Entertainment join us.

We learn about the link between bullying and gangs with Jeff Thoms, Program Co-Ordinator “Odyssey II” with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver.

Listen as Paul Varian, President and CEO of Sport BC shares inspirational stories of leadership in sports.

Openline – have children’s birthday parties become out of control?  From expensive presents to elaborate parties – is it “anythings goes” or should it all get dialed down just a little bit?

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The Christy Clark Show on CKNW 980AMOn Wednesday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

BC’s Solicitor General, John Van Dongen discusses tackling gang violence and crime; changing bail procedures; regionalized police forces; and what the province will do now.

Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day is on February 25th.  Ken Coolen, President of the Vancouver Pride Society shares how he was bullied as a child and how this affected him.

Uncomfortable question of the day – would you take a pay cut to save your co-worker’s job?  We open the phones to you.

Why will a spending slowdown by Baby Boomers will create an even weaker economic environment that will last for the next 15 years?  Harry Dent, demographics based economist and author of “The Great Depression Ahead, How to Prosper in the Crash Following the Greatest Boom in History” explains and shares how you can actually prosper.

Terri Johnson, a science teacher at Truman Middle School in Missouri tells us why her school is standing up to bullying.

David Carrigg, Assistant City Editor of the Province Newspaper gives us the latest on his “Operation Phoenix” investigative piece on the costs of the downtown eastside.

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The Christy Clark Show on CKNW 980AMOn Tuesday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

What is the reaction from the Surrey community after two shootings in the city in the span of 24 hours?  Why doesn’t Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts support a regionalized police force?  Mayor Watts joins us.

Open line – what do you think about all this gang violence?

Vancouver schools will remain open during the Olympic Games.  We hear from Vancouver School Board Trustee, Ken Denike, why he would like to have the schools closed and fellow Trustee Mike Lombardi explains why the schools should remain open.

David Carrigg, Assistant City Editor of the Province Newspaper gives us the latest on his “Operation Phoenix” investigative piece on the costs of the downtown eastside.

Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day is on February 25th.  We learn about the underlying issues related to bullying when Kareen Hudson, Manager of RSVP Program with Family Services of Greater Vancouver joins us.

Bob McGonigle, Store Manager with London Drugs and Tim Dumas, General Manager, Dewy’s Pub in Port Coquitlam explain how they are supporting Pink Shirt Day.

We break down the BC Budget with CKNW’s Financial Analyst, Michael Levy and Greg Lyle, Managing Director with Innovative Research Group.

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