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Host Michelle Eliot spoke to the Mayor of Prince George Garth Frizzell, as well as from callers, about the impact of the stormy weather this month.

COP31 - the annual United Nations conference on climate change is beginning this week. Host Michelle Eliot heard from Thomas Green with David Suzuki Foundation, and Sunshine Dunstan-Moore with Indigenous Climate Action for their thoughts on the conference.

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his federal budget on Thursday. His government wants to end homelessness in 10 years, and the budget contains billions in investments towards that goal. Bernie Pauly is a professor in the school of nursing at UVic, as well as a researcher on housing and homelessness. She discusses how the government can best implement its goals.

B.C. Today gardening columnist Brian Minter is back to answer all your gardening questions.

Have you ever gotten the 'ick' while on a date or in a relationship? The CBC's Amy Bell spoke to Amy Chan, the author of 'Unsingle: How to Date Smarter and Create Love That Lasts.'

The federal government is set to table their new budget today. The CBC's Amy Bell heard from callers for their thoughts on what it should include. She also spoke to economist Marc Lee and housing advocate Kabir Madan

The CBC's Michelle Eliot heard from listeners for their thoughts on the impact of the U.S. midterm elections on Canada-U.S. relations. She also spoke to politicial scientists Aaron Hoffman and Jovian Radheshwar.

The CBC's Michelle Eliot heard from callers for their thoughts on the U.S. midterm elections. Political scientist Terri Givens, as well as dual-citizen Logan Anschell also joined the show with their thoughts.

The CBC's Michelle Eliot heard from Prince George Mayor-elect Garth Frizzell on being re-elected. She also heard from callers across the province on what they want to see from their municipal officials.

This winter, it'll be darker in the morning and lighter later into the evening. That's because British Columbia has permanently switched to permanent Pacific Standard Time. The CBC's Michelle Eliot heard from callers for their thoughts on the switch. Sports journalist Irfaan Gaffar joined the show to talk about it.

For the first time, most of B.C. won't 'fall back' this weekend after the province announced a move to permanent daylight time. Pediatric sleep researcher and UBC professor emeritus Wendy Hall joins the show to discuss the health impacts. What should you watch for a very spooky Halloween? Christine Evans, an assistant professor of teaching in cinematic studies at the UBC, will share her thoughts.

Ending a relationship can be difficult. But what if sharing a child means you can never really say goodbye? University of Waterloo sociology professor Denise Whitehead joins the program to look at co-parenting and conscious uncoupling in the modern age.

After a disastrous election defeat, the remaining NDP MLAs are meeting to discuss their next steps as a party and who might lead them after David Eby's election night resignation. But what should the party do next? And why did you not support them at the ballot box? Defeated Burquitlam-Port Moody MLA Rick Glumac joins the show to give his assessment of his party.

The incoming B.C. Conservative government says it will "supercharge" the economy. So, how can the government support the business sector? And what do businesses need from the new government? Cory Redekop from the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce and economist Marc Lee from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives join the show.

Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson has vowed to table legislation in the new year to repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. He says it hasn't solved anything, and he wants to negotiate with First Nations. Some Indigenous leaders say DRIPA is a roadmap to reconciliation, and its repeal could lead to more court proceedings and protests. What's next for DRIPA, and what would be the impact of its repeal? Lawyers Tom Isaac and Merle Alexander join the show.