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Coming up at 7:10 we'll talk with the head of a Victoria housing provider about whether federal funding targeted for reducing homelessness is actually making a difference.

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At 7:10 we'll hear about the plans for the first dedicated on-campus student housing development for North Island College, at its Comox Valley campus.

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Coming up at 7:10 we'll speak with the head of a tenants advocacy organization Together Against Poverty, for reaction to the B.C. government's plan to protect existing affordable housing by helping the non-profit sector to purchase older apartment buildings.

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You might have noticed a new billboard next the Pat Bay highway advocating for access to free contraception. At 7:10 we'll hear from Sophie Choong, the marketing director for AccessBC, the group behind the new ad campaign.

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Will hiring 40 new prosecutors help solve the problem of repeat offenders and random violence in BC. communities? We'll talk with the province's new Attorney General, Niki Sharma, at 7:50.

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Infrastructure work is going to be slowing down traffic on Blanshard street in Victoria through to the summer. At 7:10 we will check in with the assistant director of Engineering about what other big projects will soon be underway in the community.

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Do BC's low-barrier housing buildings need more measures to keep staff and residents safe? We'll hear from Victoria Police Chief Del Manak and BC HOusing Minister Ravi Kahlon, coming up at 7:40.

Do BC's low-barrier housing buildings need more measures to keep staff and residents safe? We'll hear from Victoria Police Chief Del Manak and BC HOusing Minister Ravi Kahlon, coming up at 7:40.
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Coming up at 6:37 - the Bank of Canada is expected to hike the overnight lending rate yet again this week. Donna Guzik will be here with a look at just how much rates will go up, as well as what else to watch for this week in the world of business.

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The premier has just appointed a new parliamentary secretary for rural health. We'll have reaction from the BC Rural Health Network, at 7:10.

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A story brimming with community and love for this spring weekend. Victoria’s “tea cup tree” honours a grandmother who was a passionate teacher and traveller. CBC British Columbia CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

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CBC/Radio-Canada has paused activities on its corporate and news Twitter accounts, after the social media platform put a "government-funded media" label on its CBC account, in its latest move to stamp public broadcasters with designations. cbc.ca/news/world/cbc…