Outside The Chamber

by Elenore Sturko

There are a ton of challenges we are facing in BC today. From the unbelievably high cost of living to the current healthcare crisis and beyond, British Columbians have a lot to talk about. This podcast that goes beyond the BC legislative chamber, and has real discussions about the issues facing our province.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Patricia Woroch - Recipient of the Order of British Columbia

    Patricia Woroch - Recipient of the Order of British Columbia

    On this episode, order of BC recipient Patricia Woroch talks about her career in new-comer settlement and discusses the challenges of immigration in a housing crisis.

  • Shirley Wilson - Mother and advocate

    Shirley Wilson - Mother and advocate

    On this episode Shirley Wilson, a mother and advocate, shares her story of loosing her beautiful son, Jacob to a drug overdose. Shirley talks about the difficulty she encountered trying to find appropriate help for her son.

  • Part 2 - Cindy Zimmer and Crystal Kenzie

    Part 2 - Cindy Zimmer and Crystal Kenzie

    Part 2 - Cindy Zimmer and Crystal Kenzie share their story of loss after the suicide if their beloved brother, James & talk about their advocacy to improve BC's mental health system.

  • Cindy Zimmer and Crystal Kenzie

    Cindy Zimmer and Crystal Kenzie

    Cindy Zimmer and Crystal Kenzie share their story of loss after the suicide if their beloved brother, James & talk about their advocacy to improve BC's mental health system.

  • Surinder Bhogal - Chief Librarian, City of Surrey

    Surinder Bhogal - Chief Librarian, City of Surrey

    On this episode Elenore and Chief Librarian Surinder Bhogal discus the importance of public libraries, as free, inclusive spaces that provide essential services for both newcomers and long time community members.