Saturday Morning News
We kick off the Canada Day long weekend with Chef Paul Shufelt, visiting all the way from Edmonton. Tipping his hat to his resilient fellow Albertans to the South, he’s making a Stampede inspired snack you’ll want to serve at your barbecue on Monday.
With the summer weather finally upon us, it’s time to dig out the sunglasses. We are trying some new pairs on for size. Michelle Lane, a lead designer from Clearly Contacts, shows us three of the summer’s biggest trends from some of the top brands.
Water features not only add another element to your garden, they can drown out unwanted noise or replace an unsightly gutter. GardenWorks expert Leanne Johnson teaches us how to make a fountain in less than five minutes.
Noon News Hour
One of the world’s top magicians lives right here in the Lower Mainland. Two-time World Champion of Magic, Shawn Farquhar, attempts a couple of illusions right on our set. He’s taking part in the fourth annual ‘SHARE the Magic’ show Saturday night, with all proceeds going towards SHARE Food Bank, which serves the Tri-Cities.
How well do you know our country? Tech expert Lindsay Smith highlights some of the best apps, so you can show off some patriotic trivia this Canada Day.
Sunday Morning News
A growing number of consumers are making a conscious decision to buy local. Starting Canada Day, British Columbians can nominate their favourite local producers, farmers markets, chefs, brewers, and more in the first ever ‘We Heart Local’ Awards. Chef David Robertson from Dirty Apron Cooking School and Jennifer Woron from ‘Buy Local Eat Natural’ explain how to get involved.
Young Landon Owen-Mold and Shea Reed are part of a growing group of kids ripping up the mountain bike trails on Whistler Blackcomb. The mountain is offering two new models of children’s rental bikes, to encourage even younger daredevils to hit the slopes. Landon and Shea tell us how they got into biking and what tricks they can pull off.
What makes Canada’s top entrepreneurs so successful? In honour of Canada Day, Smart Cookies’ Katie Dunsworth passes on some valuable money lessons from some of our country’s biggest earners and risk takers.
What will July bring? Astrologer Georgia Nicols is back with her monthly horoscopes in our final hour.
Noon News Hour
Keep your kids occupied and entertained with some of the hottest summer toys. From splashing pools to super hero gear, Victoria Spada from Toys R Us Canada shows us toys for all ages.
Don’t let ants crash your picnic, mosquitoes invade your campfire or bed bugs join you on your vacation this summer. Bill Green from Orkin Canada gives us his tips on how to ward off pesky pests.
Coming up this weekend…
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