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cbcradiowest

  1. Copyright Board of Canada will begin charging you if you play recorded music at your wedding. What do you think? Fair or a cash grab?
  2. The news has been gruesome this week. How do you handle disturbing news? Do you switch it off? What repsonsibility does the media have?
  3. NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair says Canada has a case of Dutch Disease. Thanks to the oils sands. What do you think?
  4. RCMP commissioner promises to modernize the force's disciplinary system. Think it's enough?
  5. BC Lung Association wants even more restrictions on smoking in public. No patios. No parades. No bus shelters. Thoughts?
  6. Ice cream trucks. Should they be allowed to play music? A minor irritant or a wonderful reminder of those lost days of your childhood?
  7. What do you think about the EI changes? Are you a seasonal worker who will have to change jobs? Do you think it's time for the change?
  8. Seasonal workers frequently on EI may soon be expected to broaden their job search. What do you think of the proposed changes to EI?
  9. Wisconsin 55, Globe, and Bloody Butcher. These are all categories of something we'll be talking about on the show today. Any guesses?
  10. @bctreefruits Ok, thanks! You caught us by surprise!
  11. Rick Hansen wrapped up his Man in Motion tour today. What is your favourite Rick Hansen memory?
  12. Don't forget to listen to @rebeccazandberg's special holiday show, all about the classifieds. It's on at 4 PM local time today!
  13. What's your favourite camping spot in BC? What's the best kept camping secret in the province?
  14. Need some #longweekend BBQ inspiration? Check out our listener recipes: bit.ly/J7KEzJ There's chicken, cabbage, and apple BBQ sauce!
  15. Want to make cheese-stuffed banana peppers on the #BBQ? Check out this recipe: bit.ly/JkirdX We'll post more tomorrow! #longweekend