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Dr. Melissa Lem / David Long / Kyla Lee

Dr. Melissa Lem / David Long / Kyla Lee

Mo Amir

Canadians can’t afford food, but waste a lot of it
How can a country throw out billions of dollars in food while millions of people face food insecurity? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Greater Vancouver Food Bank CEO David Long to explain the unsustainable surge in food bank demand across British Columbia. What can be done to bridge the gap between food waste and hunger? Plus, is there a legal remedy to hold major food wasters — like grocery chains or producers — accountable for the public good? Kyla Lee delivers her verdict on Kyla’s Court! And Dr. Melissa Lem breaks down why our food and drink choices this holiday season may be even worse for us than we think.
Recorded: December 8, 2025

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Is the BC NDP to blame for B.C.’s rat problem? (Kareem Allam)

Is the BC NDP to blame for B.C.’s rat problem? (Kareem Allam)
Chris Wilson / Ivan Decker / Neena Savage

Chris Wilson / Ivan Decker / Neena Savage