Western Context

Uncertainty rules the fortnight in BC, photo radar comes into question in Alberta, and the federal government spends and spends while moving at a slow pace. But no worry, there’s always your Trudeau cutout or government funded Snapchat filter!

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Duration: 36:38
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Uncertainty rules the day after BC Election 2017
• Photo radar under review by Alberta government
• Trudeau government close to breaking all-time record for per-capita federal spending
• Trudeau Liberals have only passed 17 government bills since coming into power
• Federal government spent $14K on Snapchat filters last year
• Word of the Week: Frivolous

Picture of the Week

Kevin O’Leary has dropped out of the Conservative leadership race. A look at the BC party election platforms and which one will hurt you the least. And, a summation of the media being blindsided by the United States stance on NAFTA.

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Duration: 48:56
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Kevin O’Leary drops out of Conservative leadership race and will support rival Maxime Bernier
• A look at the major BC Party platforms, and what you’re actually voting for
• BC Election: Spoil your ballot, vote Green – just don’t vote NDP
• Donald Trump tells Justin Trudeau he won’t terminate NAFTA, renegotiation agreed upon
• Word of the Week: Trade war