The Pulse's John Zee speaks with Maegan Fox and Bobby Nikkhah from Street Saviours Outreach Society. facebook.com/VancouverStreetSaviours

Today, The Pulse interviews Dallas Arcand. Plus, a recent episode of the CBC Front Burner podcast.

The Pulse talks to Laurel Albina, from the Defund 604 Network and Meenakshi Mannoe, from PIVOT Legal, about 'The People's Budget,' a movement to defund policing in Vancouver in order to create safe, healthy, and sustainable communities.

Chris Livingstone from Smoke Signals, interviewed while he and his team were preparing 200 sandwiches for the Aboriginal Front Door Society.

On this special weekend edition of The Pulse, we talk to Jenny Kwan of the NDP, who's running in the riding of Vancouver East. We also talk with Lisa Rupert, with YWCA Vancouver, about housing, violence against women, and the federal election.

The Pulse continues its series of conversations with the candidates running in Vancouver East in next week's federal election. Today, The Pulse talks to incumbent MP, Jenny Kwan of the NDP.

The Pulse talks to Lisa Rupert, VP of Housing and Violence Prevention with YWCA Vancouver, about next week's federal election and issues around housing and violence against women.

Along with the day's headlines, we talk with Natasha Hale of the Communist Party, who's campaigning in the riding of Vancouver East in this year's federal election. We'll also hear part 2 of the CBC Front Burner podcast special on the federal election.

On The Pulse, we continue our series of conversations with the Vancouver East candidates in this year's federal election. Today we talk to Natasha Hale of the Communist Party.

On The Pulse, we're continuing our series of conversations with the federal candidates running in East Vancouver. Today we talk to Josh Vander Vies, who's running for the Liberal Party.

On The Pulse, we're continuing our series of conversations with the federal candidates running in East Vancouver. Today we talk to Josh Vander Vies, who's running for the Liberal Party.

Along with today's headlines, today on The Pulse we talk to the People's Party of Canada candidate in East Vancouver, Karin Litzcke. We also talk to Seth Klein, author of A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency, about the climate emergency and the federal election.

Today, The Pulse talks to Seth Klein, team lead and Director of Strategy with the Climate Emergency Unit, a project of the David Suzuki Institute, as well as the author of A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency. The Pulse spoke with Seth Klein about the current federal election and asked for his assessment of the political party platforms regarding the current climate emergency.

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The Pulse continues its series of conversations with the federal election candidates in East Vancouver. Today, we talk to Karin Litzcke of the PPC, or People's Party of Canada.

Dr Jane Philpott, Dean of Queen's University School of Medicine
Luca Jolicoeur, Fairy Creek protester

Luca Jolicoeur, Fairy Creek protester

Dr Jane Philpott, Dean of Queen's University School of Medicine

Along with the day's headlines, we talk with Golok Buday, Libertarian candidate for Vancouver East, and we take a look at Brave Co-op in Strathcona, developing technology to help drug users alleviate overdoses.

Today on The Pulse, host James Mainguy talks to Golok Buday, Libertarian candidate running in the federal election for the riding of Vancouver East.

Today on The Pulse, host James Mainguy talks to Shawna Blomskog and Mario Cimet of Brave Co-op. They discuss the technology Brave has developed to help alleviate the harm done by the opioid crisis.

Today, on The Pulse, host James Mainguy talks to Jordan Eng, President of the Vancouver Chinatown Business Improvement Association, about this weekend’s inaugural “Light Up Chinatown” event, co-produced by the Vancouver Chinatown Business Improvement Association, and the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation.

Along with today's headlines, today on The Pulse, host James Mainguy talks to Jordan Eng, President of the Vancouver Chinatown Business Improvement Association, about this weekend’s inaugural “Light Up Chinatown” event, co-produced by the Vancouver Chinatown Business Improvement Association, and the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation.

Dr. Shannon McDonald, Acting Chief Medical Officer, First Nations Health Authority

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Dr. Shannon McDonald, Acting Chief Medical Officer, First Nations Health Authority

Pulse reporter Gunargie O'Sullivan talks to Lisa Miller of the NOW Society. They talk about a new show opening on Friday, September 10, 'Eternally Now by Douglas R. Ewart from Songs and Stories for a New Path and Paradigm'

The Pulse host, James Mainguy, talks to Yuri Arajs, owner and operator of the Outsiders and Others Art Gallery, on East Hastings. They talk about the new proof-of-vaccine passport BC is introducing and what, as a business owner, concerns him. NOTE: this interview was recorded on September 1, one week before the province released more details about the vaccine passport.

Today, on The Pulse, host James Mainguy talks to Ingrid Mendez, Executive Director of Watari Counselling & Support Services Society. They discuss BC's new COVID proof-of-vaccine passport and the vulnerable people who may not be able to get one, as outlined in Pivot Legal Society's ‘Joint Response to BC’s Public Health Order Regarding “Proof of Vaccination”,’ which was co-signed by Mendez and Watari.

Along with today's headlines, on The Pulse today we talk with Ingrid Mendez, Executive Director of Watari Counselling & Support Services Society, about the new provincial proof-of-vaccine passport, and the people at risk of being left out of the new program. We’ll also hear Yuri Arajs, owner of the Outsiders & Others art gallery on East Hastings about his concerns with the new vaccine passport. Plus we’ll hear Gunargie O’Sullivan talk to Lisa Miller, of the NOW Society, about a new show debuting this Friday, September 10.

Marika Albert, from the BC Non-Profit Housing Association and their Vote Housing Project

Marika Albert, from the BC Non-Profit Housing Association and their Vote Housing Project

On The Pulse today, we’re replaying David Ball’s interview with Russel Maynard, of the Portland Hotel Society. They talk about a parklet created for the Community Managed Alcohol Program participants, as well as updates on the Brewers Coop and Drinkers Lounge. This interview originally aired in March.

On The Pulse today, we’re replaying David Ball’s interview with Russel Maynard, of the Portland Hotel Society. They talk about a parklet created for the Community Managed Alcohol Program participants, as well as updates on the Brewers Coop and Drinkers Lounge. This interview originally aired in March.

Lawyer Dustin Klaudt, representing the Canadian Association of People who Use Drugs (CAPUD) and 4 other people in B.C. Supreme Court.

Today on the show, reporter James Mainguy talks with MLA Melanie Mark about issues confronting the DTES, the B.C. floods, and the recent deaths of Lillian Howard and Lee Maracle, two prominent and influential Indigenous women.

Lawyer Dustin Klaudt, representing the Canadian Association of People who Use Drugs (CAPUD) and 4 other people in B.C. Supreme Court.

Along with the day's headlines, today on The Pulse, we replay an interview Tan Mei Xi had with Jenna van Draanen and Marc Lee, about universal basic income.

Along with the day's headlines, today on The Pulse, to mark Overdose Awareness Day, we're playing the first episode of Crackdown podcast. We'll also play the latest episode of the Front Burner podcast.

Cheryl Matthew, Green Party candidate for Vancouver East

Cheryl Matthew, Green Party candidate for Vancouver East

Today on The Pulse, Gunargie O'Sullivan took to the streets and caught up with artist Jerry Whitehead and graffiti artist Take5. The two are collaborating on a mural on Hastings Street commemorating the families and victims of the mass grave found this summer at a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.

Today, on The Pulse, Gunargie O'Sullivan talks to outreach and support worker Brodie Williams, of Mission Possible.

Along with the day's headlines, on The Pulse today Gunargie O'Sullivan heads to the street to talk with Brodie Wiliams, outreach and support worker with Mission Possible. Gunargie also pays a visit to one of the local businesses in the neighbourhood, Far Out Vintage.

Today on The Pulse, host James Mainguy follows up with Vince Tao as they discuss this week's report from the Independent Investigations Office of BC, which cleared two Vancouver Police Officers in the shooting death of a distressed man on Hastings Street, on January 5, 2021.

Interview in January with Vince Tao of VANDU

Today on the show, reporter James Mainguy talks with MLA Melanie Mark about issues confronting the DTES, the B.C. floods, and the recent deaths of Lillian Howard and Lee Maracle, two prominent and influential Indigenous women.

Interview in January with Vince Tao of VANDU

Today, host James Mainguy talks to Megan Milton, a volunteer with the Vancouver Tenants' Union (@YVRTenantsUnion). The two discuss new B.C. legislation meant to cut down on "renovictions" in the province. They also talk about what "real" rent control would look like for the more than 50% of residents in Vancouver who rent their homes.

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