Saturday
A shoulder injury sidelined Jasper Moedt’s university basketball career. Soon after his accident he was suffering depression, hearing voices, and having suicidal thoughts. Moedt was able to seek treatment and now helps other people in similar circumstances as a peer mentor for ‘Speak Up’ – a program provided by the Fraser Health Authority. To wrap up Mental Health Week, he will join us at 7:40am to share his story and stress the importance of recognizing early signs and symptoms of mental illness.
Tis the season for fresh BC spot prawns and a spot prawn and octopus salad is on our Saturday Chef’s menu. Chef Julian Bond – President of the Chefs’ Table Society and Program Director of the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is organizing the BC Spot Prawn Festival at False Creek Fisherman’s Wharf. His is in studio at 8:20am.
The benefits of soaking up the sun and absorbing vitamin D may outweigh the risks of developing skin cancer, according to new research. And are you limiting the number of nuts you eat because of their fat content? You may not have to. Dr. Art Hister addresses both topics 8:40am.
Thanks to a scheduling conflict, North America’s top lacrosse players are coming to the lower mainland. The National Lacrosse League Championship is being held at the Langley Events Centre this weekend. Jay sits down with the NLL’s Commissioner George Daniels and the LEC’s Director of Business Development Jared Harman just before 9am.
Since 2009, Denise Walker’s annual ‘Bachelor/Bachelorette Auctions’ have raised tens of thousands of dollars for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and the BC Cancer Foundation. In just 4 years, the events have also led to several marriages and two babies. The fundraising phenom, along with her boyfriend (and former ‘Bachelor’) tell us more about this year’s efforts.
- Small grocers, co-ops receiving boost from Loblaw boycott: ‘A lot of anger’
- B.C. man losing vision needs to find home for treasured book collection
- U.K. bans generic passwords over cybersecurity concerns. Should Canada be next?
- More foreign interference action coming after inquiry report, India arrests: LeBlanc
And looking for a last minute Mother’s Day gift? Don’t just buy tea for your mom, grow it. GardenWorks expert Leanne Johson shows us an array of teas you can harvest in your own garden.
The Noon News is pre-empted for PGA coverage on Global TV.
Sunday
The ‘Ted Talks’ aren’t officially coming to BC until next year, but that’s not stopping the leaders of tomorrow from bringing their minds together. Grade 7 student Qayam Devji from West Vancouver is curating the first ever TedxKids@Ambleside. The conference’s theme is ‘Curiosity and Wonder’ and young speakers from Grades 4 to 12 will be presenting a myriad of different topics. Qayam and event organizer Janet Hicks tell us more at 7:40am.
One of our favourite chefs, Angie Quaale from Well Seasoned, has a delectable Mother’s Day recipe. She takes over the kitchen at 8:20am.
Need automotive advice? Rob MacGregor is our ‘Ask an Expert’ this week. He takes your questions at 8:40am.
The provincial election is only days away. The latest polls show the Liberals closing in on the NDP’s lead. Will it hold? What will the leaders do in these final moments to win over undecided voters? Our pundits, Marcella Munro and Greg Lyle are back for one last heated discussion in our final hour.
The Noon News is pre-empted for PGA coverage on Global TV.
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