The B.C. government is pledging to address the province's ongoing health-care crises and doctor shortages. Emergency departments in Merritt, Clearwater and Delta have recently faced closures, adding to sporadic ER shutdowns plaguing the province over the last year. Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia says B.C. will seek to expedite internationally-trained health care professionals, including attracting doctors from the U.S. Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Joss Reimer joins the show to discuss the ongoing crisis.

Political leaders have been urging Canadians to buy locally-made products in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats. Shannon McDougall, creator of the Facebook page Made in Canada Directory, and Bruce Winder, a retail analyst and author, join the show as we ask viewers how long they're able to keep up the buy-Canadian movement.

Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime as Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in a riveting 4 Nations Face-Off final Thursday. As their coach, Jon Cooper said after the game, 'this was a win for 40-million plus people.' We hear how British Columbians were watching and how they felt after the emotional victory.

Thursday's 4 Nations hockey game final between Team Canada and Team USA is carrying the weight of political hostilities between the two nations. Sports writer and author Ed Willes joins the show to discuss the tensions in the game as we ask our audience what's at stake for them. Next, B.C.'s health ministry announced an end to the province's take-home safer supply program Wednesday, making it mandatory for a pharmacist to be present when someone is consuming one of the drugs. We hear from drug user activist Gerth Mullins on how this will impact people using the program.