John O’Dowd

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• CKNW to host special show dedicated to B.C.’s housing crisis

  Gimme Shelter: A CKNW Housing Special Airs on Friday, June 28

  Politics

  Jun 17, 2019
• What is your dog really thinking?

  Many people like to talk to their pets, but how would you feel if they spoke back...in English?

  Science

  Aug 8, 2017
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• What your swearing says about you

  We all try to control our language, but it's much easier to do that when you understand why it happens in the first place.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 7, 2017
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• Should physicians in Canada be held more accountable for the opioid epidemic?

  Some doctors in the U.S. have been charged with murder. Could the same thing happen on this side of the border?

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2017
• B.C. man unknowingly catches world record fish, then eats it

  Woodcox never thought the fish could be a kokanee due to its size and assumed it was a big rainbow trout.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 31, 2017
• Terry Fox would turn 59 today; Darrell Fox marks birthday with emotional interview

  In an emotional interview on CKNW’s, The Jon McComb Show, Terry’s brother Darrell Fox described what his brother would be like if he was still alive.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2017
• New supervised injection service opens in Vancouver

  It's called the Powell Street Getaway, and will be open from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. daily.

  Health

  Jul 27, 2017
• UBC students hitchhike across Canada on $150 each

  Ori Nevares and Philippe Roberge are making the journey with just $150 each, relying on the generosity of fellow Canadians.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2017
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• False Creek clean-up: How will it work?

  The City of Vancouver is looking to improve the water quality of some of the city’s most contaminated locations.

  Environment

  Jul 21, 2017
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• Incoming Premier John Horgan outlines list of priorities

  John Horgan will be sworn-in as B.C. Premier at 2 p.m. Here's what he says he'll do first.

  Economy

  Jul 18, 2017
• Travis Green Q&A: Vowing to change Canucks luck

  With a disappointing record, the Vancouver Canucks will be looking to turn their luck around with new Head Coach, Travis Green.

  Sports

  Jul 17, 2017