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Carole Taylor"s Journal

Conversations That Matter

A public affairs dialogue that digs deep into the most pressing issues of our times with veteran journalist and politician Carole Taylor.Over the course of her career, Carole has covered the major issues of Canadian and global affairs. Always balanced, always fair, always insightful.Each week Carole uncovers the story behind the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19 | Saving Our Kids (w/ Krista Thompson, Covenant...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/11/13

On this episode of Journal, I want to introduce you to a woman I have tremendous respect for: Krista Thompson.For 16 years she was the President and CEO of Covenant House Vancouver, an organization supporting youth aged 16 to 24 who are experiencing homelessness, meaning they may live on the street, or in cars, or occasionally find a bed with friends but no place they call home.Sometimes they have been kicked out of their homes; sometimes they have been forced to run away because of abuse. Covenant

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18 | Is Eby tone deaf? (w/ Rob Shaw, legislature...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/11/06

In this edition of Journal, we examine what just happened in our provincial election.We should probably start at the beginning – what happened to the BC Liberals?I was elected in 2005 as a BC Liberal, which, at the time, represented a coming-together of the more central Liberals and the Conservatives of BC.But as we mostly know, it was not a happy or easy coalition. I doubt I went anywhere in my rolewithout those who were more conservative, complaining about the name. They hated the “Liberal” label

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17 | The Numbers are Bad (w/ David Williams, Business...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/10/30

In this edition of Journal, we try to lift the numbers off the page and talk about the actual challenges facing families in British Columbia.Why is it that politicians here and in the US often say inflation is coming down, so all will be fine? Well, to start with, it is each year’s growth of inflation that is slowing. But each year’s numbers are added on top of the previous years’ jumps – it is cumulative.That’s why economists say the cost of living went up approximately 20% in the last five years

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16 | The Truth Teller (w/ Brad West, mayor of Port...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/10/23

In this edition of Journal, I would like you to meet a rather unusual politician – mayor Brad West of Port Coquitlam.In my life in politics and journalism, I have met a lot of politicians, most of whom are decent people trying to do a good job. But once in a while, an individual stands out.At 23, Brad was the youngest Councillor elected to Port Coquitlam city council, where he served three terms. In his first run for mayor, he received 86% of the vote – that’s practically unheard of. And for his

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15 | Can fish farming succeed? (w/ Dallas Smith,...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/10/16

In this edition of Journal, we take the time to look at some of the complexities surrounding open-net fish farms in British Columbia.There is no question that this is a valuable business, bringing in over a billion dollars in economic activity to the province along with thousands of jobs – many supporting our First Nations communities.There is also no question that open-net fish farming is controversial. Those who are against it talk about the poisoning of wild salmon through either transfer of

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14 | Law and order in BC (w/ Fiona Wilson, Vancouver...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/10/09

In this edition of Journal, we take on the urgent issue of crime on our streets with deputy chief Fiona Wilson of the Vancouver Police Department.There is no denying, even by politicians, that the disorder and stranger violence we see on streets around our province has profoundly upset our communities. Now, there are obviously many complicated causes and many fingers to be pointed at policies or politicians.But where are we at and how do we go forward?Going way back, the closing of Riverview put

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13 | BC’s Housing Conundrum (w/ Michael Geller,...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/10/02

In this edition of Journal, we take a close look at some of the recently announced provincial housing initiatives and see how they work/don’t work in the community.The most dramatic is the political decision of the provincial government to override the municipal responsibility for zoning, demanding increased density being automatically allowed throughout even single family neighbourhoods with very high density allowed along transit corridors.Perhaps because of my previous involvement with both

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12 | Emergency Room Closures (w/ Michael Goetz, mayor...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/09/25

In this edition of Journal, we wade into the morass of headlines about ER closures around our province – Nicola Valley Hospital, Chetwynd Hospital, Dawson Creek and District Hospital, Mackenzie, Fort Nelson, Kitimat, Northern Haida Gwaii – just to name a few.The worry is that due to the volume of these announcements that we see scrolling across our TV screens every night, we are in danger of becoming numb to the seriousness of this issue – “it’s not my problem, until it is my problem.”So let’s think

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11 | Vancouver Art Gallery: Where to Go From Here?...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/09/18

The Vancouver Art Gallery – what started out more than 15 years ago as a shiny new visionfor an internationally-recognized art gallery based in BC has turned into one of those nightmares we have seen time and time again. Its budget started out at around $300 million and has now doubled to a number in the $600 millions – before anything has been built.How did this happen? Was the idea right in the first place? Did we need a costly, splashy international architectural firm to design it? One person who

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10 | Who is John Rustad? (w/ John Rustad,...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/09/11

I, along with many of you, have been surprised in this election year to see Mr. Rustad in a head-to-head with Premier Eby for the province’s top job… while the BC Liberals/United have basically disappeared.What is going on? And how did we get here?Well, we know some of the backstory from newspapers: the messy split between Kevin Falcon and John, leading to John sitting briefly as an independent and then his surfacing as the leader of a previously pretty quiet Conservative Party of BC.Lo and behold,

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09 | Vancouver’s Housing Conundrum (w/ Bob Rennie)

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/06/19

In this edition of Journal, we are going to jump into the fray and take a close look at the blizzard of housing announcements – 62 at last count, coming from all levels of government in this past year. Many of them promise affordable housing.Finally, our politicians have noticed the angst in our community about the cost of housing, rising mortgage rates, the lack of housing options – but at the same time, the fear of density.The important question is, besides all of the photo-ops, will these

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08 | Finding Motivations for Political Office (w/...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/06/13

Canadians have lost trust in politicians. What can be done to rebuild trust and confidence and make the political system work better?The success of our country, our community, depends on the leaders we elect. It depends on their values, their talent and experience. So how do we convince more, good, people to participate?Join Carole Taylor and Tamara Vrooman, the CEO of Vancouver International Airport, as they explore the root causes of a loss of interest in holding public office.---Carole Taylor's

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07 | What is Canada’s Place in the World? (w/ Hon....

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/06/05

Oh Canada – what has happened to our reputation? On election night of 2015, Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau proclaimed, “Canada is back!” Nine years later, Canada is not back; since then its reputation has deteriorated.No question: we used to punch above our weight when our beloved country was listened to with respect at the United Nations and around the world. Not so much anymore.So who are we now? What is Canada’s place in the world? Do we have influence?Join Carole Taylor and the Hon. James

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Ep. 06: Debt or Deficit: Does Government Care? (w/...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/05/29

In this episode of Journal, we explore the seeming indifference that the federal and British Columbia governments have towards deficit budgets and a building debt. The service payments on that debt are climbing as interest rates rise, costing the Government of Canada more to pay than they pay for health care.Join Carole and Jock Finlayson as they dive into the factors that will leave today’s youth with a massive debt.---Carole Taylor's Journal is a public affairs dialogue that digs deep into the

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Ep. 05: Health Care in Disarray (w/ Brian Day, Cambie...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/05/22

In this episode of Journal, we explore the dismal state of our healthcare system – a system that we are not allowed to talk about with fear of being “cancelled” or berated and branded as someone who wants to destroy rather than improve medicare. Join Carole and Dr. Brian Day as they look at a system lacking doctors, nurses, hospitals and is sending cancer patients to the U.S.---Carole Taylor's Journal is a public affairs dialogue that digs deep into the most pressing issues of our times. For more,

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Ep. 04: Crime, Safety and Women (w/ Colleen Yee,...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/05/15

In this episode of Journal, we look closely at some of the underlying reasons why it is increasingly difficult for the police to stop crime and protect you.As a result, women in particular need insights on personal protection and ways to avoid and escape from danger.Join Carole and Inspector Colleen as they reflect on what is happening on the streets of Vancouver and how women can protect themselves.---Carole Taylor's Journal is a public affairs dialogue that digs deep into the most pressing issues

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Ep. 03: What is the future of news media? (w/ Stuart...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/05/09

In this episode of Journal, we turn the camera around and we're going to put the spotlight on the media.Where do you get your news these days? How do you know if it's true? Is print really headed to the graveyard to be replaced completely by digital media? What about local news?Join Carole and Stuart McNish as they examine the myriad influences that are decimating the news business.---Carole Taylor's Journal is a public affairs dialogue that digs deep into the most pressing issues of our times. For

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Ep. 02: How will reconciliation work? (w/ Thomas...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/05/02

Earlier this spring, we got our first look at how the government intends to bring our laws in harmony with the intentions of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).The resulting “BC Land Act” was introduced in the legislature with fanfare, but landed with a thud. The headlines were brutal: no consultation. First Nations will co-manage with the government all of our crown land – 94% of the province.Government promises private land will be protected... or will it

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Ep. 01: Safe supply: is it? (w/ Julian Somers, Simon...

Carole Taylor"s Journal ·

2024/04/25

The evidence is piling up and the verdict is: "Safe Supply" is anything but safe.Thousands of British Columbians are dying annually due to toxic drug reactions and overdoses. How did we get to the point? Who's behind "Safe Supply" and why? What is decriminalization and its role in the deaths of thousands of people?The evidence is in – and "Safe Supply is anything but Safe."Join Carole and guest Julian Somers, SFU Distinguished Scientist in Health Sciences.---Carole Taylor's Journal is a public

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