On Thursday's show: - The long-promised sale of the troubled TMX pipeline project could prove difficult for Ottawa. We ask viewers for their thoughts on the project and its ballooning cost. - A new study is looking at the impact of homelessness in Castlegar, Trail and Nelson. We speak to the researcher behind the project, and ask viewers for their thoughts on the impact of homelessness in smaller B.C. communities. #CBCVancouver #BCToday #britishcolumbia #livenews #livestream #federalbudget #energy #transmountain #tmx #tmxpipeline #alberta #pipeline #pipelines #cdnpoli #justintrudeau #chrystiafreeland #homelessness #housingcrisis #housingshortage #housing

Disability advocates in B.C. were left disappointed by the federal announcement allocating $6.1 billion to the national disability benefit over six years. The Early Edition host Stephen Quinn spoke with the NDP's critic for disability inclusion, Bonita Zarrillo, and Sameer Zuberi, parliamentary secretary for the Ministry of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, about the funding. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #disabilitybenefits #federalbudget

Watch CBC Vancouver News with host Zahra Premji for the latest on the most important news stories happening across B.C. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcvancouver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCVancouver Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCVancouver https://twitter.com/cbcnewsbc #livenews #cbcvancouver #vancouver #britishcolumbia

Watch CBC Vancouver News with host Dan Burritt for the latest on the most important news stories happening across B.C. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcvancouver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCVancouver Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCVancouver https://twitter.com/cbcnewsbc #livenews #cbcvancouver #vancouver #britishcolumbia

CBC’s climate and science specialist Darius Mahdavi shares new research on how the unique way flies fly allows them to so effectively dodge your swatter. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #fruitfly #InsectScience #EntomologyInsights #cbcvancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia

Advocates for people with disabilities say the federal budget didn't have enough to lift them out of poverty despite the introduction of a long-awaited national disability benefit. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #disability #disabilitybenefits #disabilityadvocacy #disabilitysupport #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia

The province announced at a Wednesday news conference that they are providing $300 million in funding for TransLink, earmarked for more buses and expanding transit service. Two Metro Vancouver mayors used the news conference to blast Ottawa for not providing more money in the federal budget for transit. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #transit #translink #FundingForTransit #betterbuses #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia

The provincial NDP is investing $30 million to provide universal screening for children from kindergarten to Grade 3. The Early Edition’s Stephen Quinn got reaction to the announcement from Dyslexia Canada executive director Alicia Smith, North Vancouver parent Rebecca Ashton and her 19-year-old son Luke Ashton, who was diagnosed as dyslexic when he was in Grade 6. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #dyslexia

Caller Rick tells BC Today host Michelle Eliot about his difficulties in finding housing, and why he feels the federal budget doesn't address homelessness with enough urgency. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #housing #homelessness #housingcrisis #housingmarket #federalbudget #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Prompted by recent feedback from our audience, BC Today host Michelle Eliot and CBC News anchor Rob Zimmerman take a look at the CBC's official pronunciation guidance on how to pronounce "Gen Z." Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #genz #genzee #genzed #generationz #millennials #canadian

On Wednesday's show: - Viewers share their reaction to budget: What's in it for you — and what's not? - We hear reaction to the federal housing plan, and the government's budget pledge to "unlock" 3.9 million homes by 2031. - Tuesday's federal budget laid the groundwork for a national disability benefit, but the funding falls well short of what advocates were seeking. We hear from the chair of Disability Without Poverty. #CBCVancouver #BCToday #britishcolumbia #livenews #livestream #federalbudget #housingcrisis #homelessness #disability #disabilitybenefits #poverty #povertyreduction

Watch CBC Vancouver News with host Zahra Premji for the latest on the most important news stories happening across B.C. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcvancouver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCVancouver Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCVancouver https://twitter.com/cbcnewsbc #livenews #cbcvancouver #vancouver #britishcolumbia

So far only 10 people whose homes in Kelowna were destroyed by wildfire last year have applied for — and received — permits to rebuild. Homeowners speak about the administrative and emotional challenges of the rebuilding process. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #fire #wildfire #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia

Canucks fans came out to enjoy the last home game before the playoffs. The NHL has said the first playoff game could be as soon as this weekend. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #canucks #canucksnews #playoffs #nhl #nhlplayoffs #hockey #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia

Emerson, a juvenile elephant seal who was relocated from Victoria to the Ucluelet area because he was getting too much human attention, has found his way back. While his fans are happy to see him, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans warns his return could be short lived. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #elephantseal #wildlife #DepartmentofFisheriesandOceans #victoriabc #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia

Local businesses are pushing back against a potential new rapid bus route in north Burnaby, while transit riders say the route is overdue. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #transit #translink #bus #NorthBurnaby #TransitRiders #PublicTransportation #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia

Vancouver park rangers removed tents at CRAB park on Tuesday, saying they were not within the designated temporary sheltering area. The unhoused campers say they have nowhere else to go. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #homelessness #communitysafety #vancouver #affordablehousing #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia

Watch CBC Vancouver News with host Dan Burritt for the latest on the most important news stories happening across B.C. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcvancouver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCVancouver Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCVancouver https://twitter.com/cbcnewsbc #livenews #cbcvancouver #vancouver #britishcolumbia

As Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presents a budget with the promise of "generational fairness," BC Today callers tell host Michelle Eliot whether they feel the federal government is meeting that goal. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #cdnpoli #federalpolitics #federalbudget #justintrudeau #chrystiafreeland #pierrepoilievre #jagmeetsingh #generationalwealth #generationalfairness

On Tuesday's show: - As the federal government prepares for this afternoon's budget, we ask viewers what the pledge of 'generational fairness' would look like in practice. - Ahead of a UBC event on the topic, we speak to pediatrician Dr. Dzung Vo about how teens can develop resiliency and cope with the stressors of the modern world. After today's show, you can watch live coverage of the federal budget on CBC News from 1 p.m. PT: - Download our app: cbc.ca/newsapp - Watch online: cbc.ca/news