The Vassy Kapelos Show

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
CTV B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson joins us from Tumbler Ridge, where Canada's top leaders are slated to gather and remember the shooting victims at tonight's vigil.
As the dust settles from Tuesday's chaos, what will investigators be examining next? Joining us with that perspective is Peter German, a lawyer and former RCMP Deputy Commissioner.
Sean Speer, an editor-at-large at The Hub, explains how A.I. disruption could influence Canadian politics.
As we continue to grapple with the high cost of living, a new BMO survey sheds light on how today's Canadians are navigating today's dating culture. We dig deeper with Sumit Sarkar, who is the Head of Everyday Banking Products at BMO.
Free For All Friday - Hour 2
Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Henley Strategies founder Laryssa Waller and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.
Topic 1: Are we smelling a fresh scent of harmony in the House of Commons? There appears to be a new tone of cooperation between the Carney government and some of the opposing parties. Can this pact bear significant fruit, and for how long?
Topic 2: How will A.I. disruption influence Canadian politics?
Topic 3: We have breaking news from the country's highest court, as the Carney Liberals have lost another seat in the House of Commons. This comes after the Supreme Court of Canada annulled a 2025 election result in Quebec's Terrebonne riding.
Topic 4: Saturday is Valentine’s Day. Is the 'holiday of love' all it’s cracked up to be?

RCMP officials in British Columbia have released more details about the tragic Tumbler Ridge mass shooting that claimed nine lives. We get the latest updates from CTV B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson. We also hear from Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld and B.C. Deputy Premier Nikki Sharma.
On today's show:
American author and former Washington Post columnist Philip Bump reacts to the U.S. Congress decision to vote against the Canadian-targeted Trump tariffs.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why A.M. treatments could extend cancer survival by a year.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Laura Stone, and Mike LeCouteur.
Former Conservative MP Bill Casey explains how the Clarity Act would impact Alberta separation.

A high school mass shooting in the town of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. has claimed 9 lives, including the suspected shooter. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Jeremie Charron.
On today's show:
CTV's Washington Bureau Chief Joy Malbon with the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie.
Rick Snyder, the former Governor of Michigan, on the tug-of-war surrounding the Gordie Howe Bridge.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer says the Tories are not pursuing a formal governing agreement with the Carney Liberals.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to block the planned opening of a new bridge between Windsor and Detroit. During his first term as U.S. President, it was a project that was approved by Trump himself. We gather instant reaction from CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.
On today's show:
Money Talk with John Klotz: Anything and everything RRSP's.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Andrew Baker, the Chief External Affairs Officer for the Canadian Olympic Committee, on how the Milano-Cortina Olympics have gone so far.
CTV public safety analyst Chris Lewis reacts to a massive move from Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing, as a provincewide probe is being initiated on every single police force in Ontario.

Kirsten Hillman, Canada's outgoing Ambassador to the United States, says she's not sure if U.S. President Donald Trump wants to renew CUSMA this year. She reflects on the past 4 years, as she prepares to step aside from her post.
On today's show:
Industry Minister Melanie Joly on Canada's Auto strategy.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: NASA will allow Artemis II astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nick McRoberts, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair.
Keldon Bester, the Executive Director of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project, on how Canada is falling behind policing online scams.
Jake Sullivan, a former National Security Advisor to Joe Biden, on the Canada-USA relationship.