Full Show: Is nostalgia bad?, Cancer rates expected to spike in 2024 & Replacing SRO's in BC

Seg 1: Why do people enjoy nostalgia? The idea of nostalgia has gone through a significant transformation over the years, from being considered a fatal illness to now being recognized as a psychological phenomenon that has a significant impact on societal and political trends. Guest: Dr. Agnes Arnold-Forster, Chancellor's Fellow in the History of Medicine, History of Emotions, Modern British History at the University of Edinburgh Seg 2: Can a newly discovered gene predict Alzheimer’s Disease? A new study has shown that a certain gene can show markers for Alzheimer’s Disease which in turn could be used to predict a person's likelihood of developing the disease. Guest: Bryce Taylor, Intern for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria:  Ottawa has finally noticed BC with summer approaching to announce an assistance package. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Why are cancer rates expected to spike in 2024? According to a recent study, Canada is experiencing an increase in cancer cases, yet the general trend in both cancer incidence and mortality rates is declining. Guest: Ioana Nicolau, Senior Epidemiologist at the Canadian Cancer Society Seg 5: Is intermittent fasting actually good for you? It’s one of the biggest trends in health and dieting, but is it actually good for you? Guest: Dr. Evan Foreman, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Director of the Well Centre at Drexel University Seg 6: How has the Parker Lake Wildfire escalated? The wildfire near Fort Nelson has rapidly grown and now poses a significant threat to the community, burning just 2.5 kilometers away.  Guest: Sarah Hall, Information Officer for the British Columbia Wildfire Service Seg 7: CKNW Playoff Report: It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News Seg 8: Is BC one step closer to replacing SROs? The Province will not be involved in the regulation of rents in the DTES. The amendments introduced today will merely enable the City of Vancouver to enforce its own bylaws Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Seg 9: How is Fort Nelson contending with the Parker Lake Wildfire? Guest: Rob Fraser, Mayor of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices