Fresh off a year of travelling the world, CBC municipal affairs reporter Justin McElroy has returned to Vancouver with many thoughts and reflections about his adventures. He joins the show to engage with viewers about what they've learned from travelling.

The Vancouver International Auto Show has removed Tesla electric vehicles from its event, citing safety concerns for attendees and exhibitors as the electric car-maker receives backlash for the actions of CEO Elon Musk. Bob Porter of the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association joins the show to discuss the backlash as we ask viewers how Musk's controversies affect how they feel about the Tesla brand.

Many parents consider knowing how to swim an important life skill, but finding swimming lessons can be a challenge. Kimiko Hirakida of the Lifesaving Society of B.C. joins the show as we ask the audience about whether or not swimming lessons should be part of the B.C. school curriculum.

Statistics Canada has revealed inflation accelerated to 2.6 per cent across Canada following the federal tax break. Meanwhile, the federal government is scrapping the consumer carbon tax and the province is hiking B.C. Hydro rates. We ask viewers about their cost of living situations as Concordia University professor Moshe Lander joins the show to provide context.

We celebrate St. Patrick's Day by reflecting on B.C.'s connections to Ireland. Vancouver's Consul General of Ireland Cathy Geagan joins the show, and we take audience calls to discuss Irish culture and how you'll be celebrating!

Canada's oldest business is set to liquidate its stores this week, putting more than 9,000 jobs at risk. Retail strategist David Ian Gray joins the show to discuss what this means for the future of department stores as we ask viewers about their memories of Hudson's Bay.

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister. He pledges to strengthen the economy in the face of the ongoing trade war with the United States.

Travel plans are ramping up as spring break begins, with Vancouver International Airport expecting over a million travellers. YVR spokesperson Alyssa Smith joins the show as we ask viewers about their travel plans.

BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter joins us to answer your gardening questions.