On today's show
9:00 Breaking news: One person has died aboard a train en route from Vancouver to Toronto, while others have been taken to a northern Ontario hospital. Read more about the developing story here.
and TOTALLY coincidentally! We will chat with Dan Kalla who is both a novelist and ER doctor to see if he has any speculation on what could be the cause of the "flulike symptoms" that are causing this sudden fatal illness. Dan's new book is call "Cold Plague".
Dan will be doing a signing for his new novel, Cold Plague tomorrow (Saturday) between 1 pm and 2 pm at Hager Books -- 2176 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver (Kerrisdale).
9:15 - The Province's Driving Editor Keith Morgan joins us every Friday. Spring is here and those cars with the L signs displayed in the back window are in the neighborhood!
Should you be teaching your kid to drive? Keith will talk about the pitfalls, what to do etc. Keith suggests you go to icbc.com or dtcbc.com for driver training tips.
9:30 - We will hear from Kurt Luzny – co-owner Weights holistic gym. He is organizing a rally to protest Bill C51 -
Vancouver Art Gallery
Saturday 10-2
For more info:
http://weights101.com/
9:45 - We'll check in with W-FIVE's Victor Malarek. On the season finale airing Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m. on CTV, Victor investigates how Canadians who were told that real estate experts would turn their money into big profits, instead found themselves on the road to ruin.
10:00 -Larry Harvey is the founder of one of the largest art events in North America called "Burning Man". He is in town (and in studio today) to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the film "Juicy Danger Meets Burning Man". The film chronicles the adventures of Vancouverites Tom Comet and Christine Taylor and their journey to the festival. You can join all of them for an evening of debauchery tomorrow night:
Film screening, a panel discussion, fashion show, dance party to the music of The Hard Rubber Orchestra, and two DJ's. May 10, at 7 pm, at the Japanese Hall (487 Alexander St, Vancouver). Film Screening and Party: $25 advance, $30 door. Party only: $10 advance, $15 door. Tickets and more information: www.JuicyDangerMeetsBurningMan.com and at Zulu and Highlife.
10:30 - It must be spring because The Vancouver International Children's Festival is back! It run May 12th through the 19th in the tents at Vanier Park. We will talk to Lindy Sisson artistic and managing director of the fest.
10:45 - We will talk to actor Michael Madsen live from the Chateau Marmont Hotel in LA about his new film VICE. It's Vancouver filmed and shot with a local producer. It also stars Darryl Hannah. You can see VICE at:
Granville 7 Cinemas
855 Granville St., Vancouver, BC, Canada
11:00 - Maliha at the Movies!! This week our favourite movie reviewer will tell you about:
MOVIES:
What Happens In Vegas
Speed Racer
DVD:
• The Hottie and the Nottie
• P.S. I Love You
11:15 - We will talk to Globe and Mail columnist Sarah Hampson about one of the toughest days of the year for step mothers - Mother's Day! Read her column here.
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11:30 - Vancouver Sun Arts and Life Editor (and some time fill in host!) Dominic Patten will tell us about some interesting things you will find in this week's paper including a "Faces in the Crowd" photo essay, a look at some of the movers and shakers and their right hand person in the Vancouver cultural community, and much more.
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