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We get the latest on the Air Canada work stoppage as flight attendants remain behind the picket lines, despite being ordered back to work by the Canada Industrial Relations Board. The CBC's Johna Baylon reports from YVR and SFU Labour Studies lecturer John-Henry Harter talks to guest host Dan Burritt about what happens next in this labour conflict

Record salmon return to the Fraser River

After close to 500,000 votes and stiff competition from 63 other provincial symbols, the CBC audience has voted in the orca as B.C.'s Best Symbol. CBC's Justin McElroy and On The Island host Gregor Craigie join the show live from the Centre for the Coast Salish in Sidney, B.C., to talk all things orca — from its connection to Indigenous communities, to conservation efforts, to the lore surrounding it in B.C. They speak to WSÁNEĆ Nation community engagement coordinator Eric Pelkey, Lindsay Kolb of the CETUS Research and Conservation Society and author Mark Leiren-Young about the symbolism of the orca.

Air Canada begins cancelling flights ahead of a potential job disruption this weekend. More than 10,000 flight attendants could walk out of the job this weekend. CBC's Pinki Wong breaks down the latest on job negotiations and how the flight cancellations are affecting passengers.

We ask viewers about the meaning of their tattoos with artist Chris Hold of Palace Tattoo.

Canada's youth unemployment rate has risen to 14.6 per cent, a new high since the fall of 2010, barring the pandemic years. This is while some employers claim they are struggling to find youths to hire. Janet Morris-Reade — the CEO of ASPECT, B.C.'s Association of Service Providers for Employability and Training — joins the show to discuss the state of the youth job market.

CBC BC municipal affairs reporter Justin McElroy joins to talk about the finals of the CBC BC Best Symbol bracket

CUPE Local 4049 interim president and Air Canada flight attendant Henly Larden talks about the challenges in salary and working conditions Air Canada's flight crews deal with and economis Ian Lee joins to share his perspective on whether the government will allow this labour dispute to end in a strike

A landmark ruling by the B.C. Supreme Court has granted Aboriginal title and fishing rights to the Cowichan Nation over a parcel of land in Richmond, B.C., but the decision is being met with opposition from other First Nations and the B.C. government, which plans to file an appeal. Brian Thom, UVic anthropology department chair, breaks down the significance of the ruling.

The Mount Underwood fire burning south of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island has forced the evacuation of up to 300 people from a campground. CBC's Maryse Zeidler gives the latest on the rapidly-growing fire. Meanwhile, the wildfire burning west of Osoyoos Lake in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen continues to burn, but the B.C. Wildfire Service says the blaze is now considered held. CBC's Tiffany Goodwein takes us live near the site of the fire.

Canadian teen tennis star Victoria Mboko is inspiring more young people to pick up the racket. Spencer and Marshall Mackoff, founders of Vancouver's Summer Smash Tennis, chime in on what Mboko's recent WTA win means for inspiring young Canadians to take to the courts.

Metro Vancouver and much of southern B.C. is now under heat warning for the next two days, when temperatures could reach as high as 35 C in some regions. The CBC's Chad Pawson brings the latest on the heat advisories. Also, Fraser Health medical health officer Dr. Carolyn Wonneck joins the show as we ask viewers about their strategies to stay cool amid extreme heat.

A new poll by Research Co. is showing that Canadians have become less optimistic about an eventual solution to homelessness in the country. Research Co. president Mario Canseco joins the show along with the United Gospel Mission's Nicole Mucci to discuss solutions to the crisis.

Air Canada flight attendants are gathering for demonstrations in four major airports, including YVR in B.C., after voting overwhelmingly to approve a strike mandate last week. The CBC's Pinki Wong goes live at YVR to break down the latest on the job action.

Michelle Eliot talks to chefs Alden Ong and Laara Sadiq about B.C's abundent bounty

B.C. Conservative attorney general critic Steve Kooner talks to Michelle Eliot about the impact of the shooting at Surrey's Kap's Cafe on the local community

Two weekends ago, Kristena Owen headed for a camping trip at Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Provincial Park. What she saw shocked her. She posted a video on Tik Tok and sent a complaint to BC Parks. Michelle Eliot talks to Kristena and outdoor enthusiast and owner of Mt. Waddington Outdoors Sam Waddington about camping pet peeves and how you can be a good camping neighbour

Daily Hive National Sports Editor Rob Williams talks to Michelle Eliot about the significance of Thomas Muller signing with the Vancouver Whitecaps

Michelle Eliot speaks to Paul Adams from the BC Rural Health Network and New Brunswick ER doctor Fraser Mackay about what can be done to end persistent ER closures after the Delta Hospital ER was closed again when a physician called in sick

Former Vancouver Canuck Kirk McLean and wife Genevieve highlight VGH and UBC Hospital Foundations cancer campaign. They talk to Michelle Eliot about Genevieve's three battles with Cancer and Kirk losing both his parents to the disease within a short span.