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Two hundred and fifty episodes down but no live show to celebrate. Ian does crack a beer to mark the occasion and to remind you of where the podcast started.

Segment 1: COVID Strikes Back

• BC officials announce Central Okanagan restrictions following COVID-19 surge in Interior 
• BC officials announce Central Okanagan restrictions following COVID-19 surge in Interior Health | Globalnews.ca
• Vax for BC launches to get more people vaccinated, recognize pandemic heroes | BC Gov News
• BC health officials hint at 'consequences' for those who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19 | CTV News
•  Alberta to eliminate COVID-19 quarantine rules as cases rise among the unvaccinated 

Segment 2: Hot GG Takes

• Say no if Justin Trudeau asks for an election, Jagmeet Singh tells new governor general
• Justin Trudeau blasts Jagmeet Singh’s request that the Governor General not agree to an election
• Green party bleeding cash amid legal battles with Annamie Paul
• Annamie Paul says Green party convention will go ahead even if election is underway
• The Prime Minister announces the appointment of Senators
• Prime minister announces appointment of five new senators
• Jason Kenney reacts
• Government interfering with ‘exclusive jurisdiction’ of House, Speaker tells court

Quick takes

• Canada approved deal to sell $74-million worth of explosives to Saudi Arabia
• CSIS warns Canadian universities to be on alert for international espionage  
• Have your say: The Government's proposed approach to address harmful content online - Canada.ca