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	Podcast:		Calgary Today
	Episode:		Vancouver City Council Decision, Animal Abuse, Food Wastage, and the Evolution of Ageing
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:36:20
	Publish Date:		2019-01-18 00:19:26
	Description:		VANCOUVER CITY COUNCIL VOTE The Vancouver City Council has voted unanimously to declare a climate emergency. We chat about it with Kris Sims, B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation. ANIMAL ABUSE PETITION Rick Fraser, Alberta Party MLA for Calgary-South East is circulating a petition to increase penalties for animal abuse and cruelty. He tells us about it. FOOD WASTAGE A recent study shows that 58% of food in Canada is wasted, most of it from the food industry. We talk to Lourdes Juan, Founder & Executive Director of The Leftovers Foundation, a local organization that helps stop wastage. THE EVOLUTION OF AGEING From Betty White to Prince Philip, people are living more active lives as they age. Patricia Clark, National Executive Director of Active Aging Canada talks about ageing in the modern world.
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