Two hundred and fifty episodes down but no live show to celebrate. Ian does crack a beer to mark the occasion and to remind you of where the podcast started.
Segment 1: COVID Strikes Back
- BC officials announce Central Okanagan restrictions following COVID-19 surge in Interior
- BC officials announce Central Okanagan restrictions following COVID-19 surge in Interior Health | Globalnews.ca
- Vax for BC launches to get more people vaccinated, recognize pandemic heroes | BC Gov News
- BC health officials hint at ‘consequences’ for those who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 | CTV News
- Alberta to eliminate COVID-19 quarantine rules as cases rise among the unvaccinated
Segment 2: Hot GG Takes
- Say no if Justin Trudeau asks for an election, Jagmeet Singh tells new governor general
- Justin Trudeau blasts Jagmeet Singh’s request that the Governor General not agree to an election
- Green party bleeding cash amid legal battles with Annamie Paul
- Annamie Paul says Green party convention will go ahead even if election is underway
- The Prime Minister announces the appointment of Senators
- Prime minister announces appointment of five new senators
- Jason Kenney reacts
- Government interfering with ‘exclusive jurisdiction’ of House, Speaker tells court
Quick takes
- Canada approved deal to sell $74-million worth of explosives to Saudi Arabia
- CSIS warns Canadian universities to be on alert for international espionage
- Have your say: The Government’s proposed approach to address harmful content online – Canada.ca
