Justine Hunter

Justine Hunter, a B.C. politics reporter for The Globe and Mail, discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's controversial proposal for a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast. They delve into the political tensions it ignites, particularly with B.C. Premier David Eby opposing the plan. Hunter reveals Alberta's financing ambitions and the reluctance of private companies to get involved. The conversation also touches on the implications for First Nations, the tanker ban, and whether this project serves as a test of Canadian unity amid separatist sentiments.

Justine Hunter, B.C. politics reporter for The Globe and Mail, dives into the whirlwind of British Columbia's approaching election. She discusses the stunning collapse of a long-standing party and the unexpected surge of the B.C. Conservative Party. The conversation touches on pressing issues like housing, healthcare, and the toxic drug crisis, and examines how the results might foreshadow shifts in the upcoming federal election. With a potentially tight race, Hunter reveals the pivotal strategies both the NDP and Conservatives are employing to sway voters.

Justine Hunter, a BC reporter for The Globe specializing in marine wildlife and environmental issues, uncovers the pressing problem of 'ghost gear'—abandoned fishing equipment that endangers ocean life. She explains how this gear causes significant harm by trapping marine animals and the challenges involved in its retrieval. The conversation highlights Canada's leading cleanup initiatives, the need for community involvement, and the economic benefits of healthier marine ecosystems, particularly for local fisheries.