Copyright: BC Archives, Credit: Jack Webster and BCTV
Jack starts the show with a story about the Vancouver mayoral race. In the studio Jack meets with the candidates, incumbent Mike Harcourt and Bill Vander Zalm. Jack introduces candidates Kentish Steele, Mel Rykman, and Elmer Bell, who was unable to join the broadcast. The topics raised; Light Rail Transit and how it’s going to be financed; city council; taxes; Expo; cost cutting at Vancouver city hall. Jack opens the phone lines, Mike and Bill snipe and squabble. Then, Kentish Steele and Mel Rykman discuss their own ideas about how best to run Vancouver. Jack compliments Mr. Steele and Mr. Rykman on their willingness to put their money where their mouths are.
Descriptive Reference Number: AAAA7518
Call Number: V1988:25/1579_1580
Original Air Date: 1984-11-12
