Category Archives: Current Affairs

For The Record: Comedian Graham Clark – February 2nd, 2012

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Justin Morissette

Vancouver ComedyFest is fast upon us, getting underway on Wednesday, February 15th. And while this year’s festival is bringing a number of world class acts to Vancouver, they’ll be sharing the stage with some of the best this city has … More →

For The Record: Corinne Lea, of The Rio Theatre – January 31st, 2012

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Justin Morissette

The Rio Theatre is the last remaining cinema in East Vancouver, but after winning its bid for a permanent liquor license, the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch banned The Rio from showing films. Corinne Lea is the owner and general … More →

For The Record: Bobby Lenarduzzi – January 30th, 2012

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Justin Morissette

It was a landmark weekend for soccer in Vancouver, as the Canadian Women’s National Team qualified for the 2012 London Olympic Games after their 3-1 victory over Mexico on Friday night here in Vancouver. With soccer hot on the minds … More →

Mourners Take to Facebook after the Death of Sarah Burke

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jennifer Ferguson
Burke's Facebook Page

Mourners are taking to her Facebook page to express their sadness over the news. The USSA Nordic team writes, “Sarah Burke, as athletes we will remember you as a great friend and pioneer who took your sport to new heights.” Continue reading →

For the Record- Award-winning columnist Andrew Coyne talks about Canadian Politics

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Michael Popove

Michael Popove interviews Andrew Coyne, an award-winning political columnist, television commentator and until recently the national  editor of Maclean’s magazine. He’s currently a columnist with the National Post, as well as a being a  long time member of the CBC’s,  … More →

For the Record – Bell Media sports journalist Blake Price talks about the death of Sarah Burke and freestyle skiing

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Janella Hamilton

Janella Hamilton interviews Blake Price, a Bell Media sports journalist and Team 1040 radio host. With the death of Sarah Burke, Price talks about freestyle skiing and the possible dangers surrounding the sport. Blake Price FTR Interview

For the Record: Linda Pasacreta, CEO of the Better Business Bureau of BC

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Michael Popove

Michael Popove interviews Lynda Pasacreta,  the CEO  of the Better Business Bureau of British Columbia. As we’ re barely into the new year,  It’s a good time  to look back at some of the bigger scams of 2011. Linda will … More →

For the Record- Global TV’s Keith Baldrey talks British Columbia politics

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Michael Popove

Michael Popove interviews Keith Baldrey, the chief political correspondent for Global Television and well known syndicated columnist. Keith talks about the Enbridge pipeline, paying back the $1.6 billion dollars to the Feds for the HST, as well as Adrian Dix … More →

For the Record- MLA Jagrup Brar takes vow of poverty

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Michael Popove

Michael Popove interviews Jagrup Brar, the MLA for the Surrey Fleetwood Riding . He’s currently the NDP critic for Healthy Living and Sport. Mr. Brar has been front and center in the media in this week, as he’s taken vow … More →

For The Record: Vancouver City Manager Dr. Penny Ballem

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Marc Staehling

On today’s edition of For The Record Rafferty Baker speaks to Penny Ballem about her experience dealing with the Occupy Vancouver movement. Listen: Download