Full Show: Understanding the significance of D-Day, Getting a divorce gift & A new provincial doctor

Seg 1: What is the significance of D-Day in Canada?
D-Day, which happened on June 6th, was one of the most crucial moments in the Second World War and one of Canada’s most contributing roles in the war.
Guest: Dr. John Maker, a historian specializing in the World Wars
Seg 2: The blowback to WestJets new “UltraBasic” fares
Yesterday we told you all about WestJet’s new “ultrabasic” fares and many people are reacting to it in a negative way and one airline even has a response to it.
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 3: View From Victoria: BC United offering cash ahead of election
BC United is coming out this morning with a big childcare announcement which essentially gives people cash to reimburse them the difference between $10 a day child care.
We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News.
Seg 4: BC Hydro Announces a new way for customers to save on their bills
BC Hydro is launching a new program that offers residential customers the option to pay lower rates if they shift their electricity use to periods when demand for electricity is lower and there is more system capacity.
Guest: Honourable Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Seg 5: Would you give someone a gift for getting divorced?
Divorce is something that more than half of married couples go through. It’s not an easy thing, but how do you feel about those going through it, asking you for help?
Guest: Olivia Howell, Founder of Fresh Starts Registries
Seg 6: Why were we hit with 12 months of record breaking temperatures?
The planet has experienced a full year of record-breaking temperatures, with May being the 12th consecutive month to set a new high.
Guest: Gordon McBean, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Geography & Environment at Western University
Seg 7: What is Canada doing to remember D-Day & the Battle of Normandy? 
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to attend ceremonies alongside Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas-Taylor. World leaders from 25 countries are set to attend, including Germany, Italy, and Ukraine.
Guest: Randeep Sarai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence & MP, Surrey
Seg 8: BC announces new Mental Health and Addictions Doctor
BC is taking action to improve the care for a growing population with overlapping mental-health and addiction challenges and brain injuries from toxic-drug poisonings.
Guest: David Eby, Premier of BC
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