Hot Topics 娛樂追蹤
BC Election Forum | Drug Problem, Health Care & Inflation the Major Concerns
2024-10-05 (星期六)
[Updated] 10/8/2024 @ 6:05pm
The 2024 BC Election Forum successfully concluded last Saturday (October 5) and was rebroadcast in two parts on AM470's "News Hotline" on October 7 and 8. Now, everyone can click the links below to listen again. If you would like to revisit other audio archives, please click here for more recordings.
10/7 - Part 1
10/7 - Part 2
10/8 - Part 1
10/8 - Part 2
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Just two weeks before the October 19 BC Election, a public forum was held at Aberdeen Centre in Richmond and the representatives of the three major political parties brought fireworks to the on-stage debate.
The "2024 BC Election Forum" organized by Fairchild Media Group at 2pm on October 5 at Aberdeen Centre. |
Organized by Fairchild Media Group (Fairchild Radio AM1470 & FM961, Fairchild Television and Talentvision), the "2024 BC Election Forum" took place at Aberdeen Centre on October 5. Although the Forum was conducted in Cantonese and the majority of the audience were Chinese Canadians residing in Richmond, the issues under scrutiny can be related by everyone living in BC.
(left to right) BC NDP Henry Yao, BC Green Tamás Revóczi, BC Conservatives Teresa Wat. |
Representing the Conservative Party of BC was the popular but controversial Teresa Wat (candidate for Richmond-Bridgeport) who jumped ship from BC United in July. Representing BC Green Party was Tamás Revóczi (another candidate for Richmond-Bridgeport) who is a cancer survivor and mental health advocate. And last but not least, representing BC NDP was Henry Yao (Richmond-Centre). Henry Yao is an incumbent MLA like Teresa Wat and came from a background of youth work.
Moderators of the Forum (from left) Mandy Wen of Fairchild Radio, Clement Tang of Fairchild TV. |
The forum was moderated by Mandy Wen, news anchor of Fairchild Radio, and Clement Tang, news anchor of Fairchild Television. After a brief round of the candidates elaborating on their own platform, a panel of news commentators raised concerns on employment, inflation, drug problem and education, and asked each candidate to give their own take on the issues.
Before taking questions from the audience, the candidates had the opportunity to crossfire each other and that was when the real debate began.
Tereas Wat of BC Conservatives wasted no time to drill the NDP for worsening the drug problem in BC with their safer injecting facilities, and said many problems such as a spike in crime rate and homelessness are chain reaction of the drug problem.
On the other hand, Henry Yao of BC NDP warned the audience if BC Conservatives wins, there will be a cut in various public welfare including health care.
Supporters of BC Conservatives out-numbered that of the other two parties at the Forum venue. |
When the floor was opened to audience to ask questions, the line was long and the audience took no mercy in challenging the candidates. Several audience members questioned who is to blame for the lack of family doctors and insufficient day care facilities, others were concerned the traffic congestion in Richmond and the now-suspended supportive housing project at Cambie and Sexsmith.
The Fairchild Media Group crew that organized the "2024 BC Election Forum". |
The "2024 BC Election Forum" will be aired on Fairchild Radio AM1470 in a 2-part series on Oct 7 and 8 at 5pm, and on Fairchild Television on Oct 11 at 9:50pm.
Location sponsor: Aberdeen Centre
Photography sponsor: Allen Lau Photography
-
2024-11-11Remembrance Day 皇家加拿大鑄幣廠推出 2024 國殤日紀念幣 美不勝收
2024-11-09[快閃名人堂] Serrini 透過音樂 以生命影響生命
2024-11-07[快閃名人堂] Cheung Chi Kok 張之珏 高情商化解人際爭端的方式
2024-11-05Music 全球首播 - 告五人《從未見過的海》
2024-11-04Music 全球首播 - 蕭秉治《我對你的愛沒有盡頭》
2024-11-02Ginny 推出全新單曲《空殼人設》在台生活一年分享近況
2024-10-31[快閃名人堂] Nancy 薛家燕 回憶童年如何避免被老師抓到打瞌睡
2024-10-30Music 聯合首播 - 戴佩妮《雙生火焰》
2024-10-29Little Sunshine 8 強圖文介紹 「網上至 LIKE 大獎」就等你的一票!
2024-10-28Jade Music Fest 加拿大華語音樂節登場!Serrini 演唱會門票送給你
2024-10-27US Presidential Election Specials 美國總統大選特輯
2024-10-25[快閃名人堂] Jonathan 王梓軒來溫 發掘明日之星!
2024-10-23BC Election 早 8 晚 12 風吹雨打|加拿大中文電台總動員報導卑詩省選
2024-10-21Little Sunshine 網上至 LIKE 大獎 全球展開!
2024-10-19Movie 加拿大中文電台 送成龍《熊貓計劃》電影入場券
-
2024-10-17Accessibility 怎樣用語音指令收聽電台?加拿大中文電台還有甚麼無障礙措施?
2024-10-15ShakeOut BC 參與本週四的地震演習 為自己和家人作好準備
2024-10-13Music 聯合首播 - 江美琪《圓的圓的》
2024-10-12Little Sunshine 面試順利結束 8 強將於 10 月 21 日正式亮相!
2024-10-11Double Ninth Festival 重陽節的千年傳承
2024-10-10Steak 牛排幾分熟最好吃?為甚麼華人點牛排時叫一三五七成熟?
2024-10-09Music 全球首播 - 告五人《就說你想說的》
2024-10-08Voice Acting Legends 溫哥華人的故事 訪問香港資深配音員 龍寶鈿 張炳強
2024-10-07Charity Bake Sale 新之美餅店慈善義賣 籌 $12,245.80|助列治文醫院提升設施
2024-10-05BC Election Forum | Drug Problem, Health Care & Inflation the Major Concerns
2024-10-05BC Election Forum | 2024 卑詩省選論壇 政策交鋒 火花四濺 [內有重溫連結]
2024-10-02Korea「飛轉加韓 - 食玩買有獎遊戲」2 張來回韓國機票 + $2,000 現金代用券送給 5 位幸運聽眾!
2024-09-30Music 聯合首播 - 張哲瀚《90s》
2024-09-30New Programs 加拿大中文電台秋季換新裝 全新節目陸續登場
2024-09-29National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 全國真相與和解日