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Most days, journalists and police know where the boundaries are and respect each others' work and their space to do it. But the dismantling of a longtime protest site that had grown to a dangerous extent prompted a clash that culminated in RCMP threatening reporters and camera operators with arrest if they didn't comply with their demands to leave. host Penny Daflos and reporter Nafeesa Karim discuss the battling interpretations of a judicial order clearing the camp, while videographer Herb Ramos weighs in with the challenges faced by the man holding the ENG camera and documenting the interactions with Mounties.BTS with CTV Vancouver

Some of the most memorable TV news stories revolve around the smallest subject: little kids and animals. But documenting those characters can prove a real challenge for videographers, who have to chase, convince or wait-out the most entertaining and heartwarming but also unpredictable subjects. host Penny Daflos discusses the techniques, secrets and most memorable shoots with three of the station's top photojournalists.BTS with CTV Vancouver

Some things you can't unsee. Most of us are lucky in that we'll likely only ever have a handful of graphic, gory or unpleasant things pass in front of our eyes, but for news shooters it's a regular occurrence. The bloody fallout of gang turf wars, the catastrophic results of car accidents and the cruel luck that can come with back country mishaps are all newsworthy events that are carefully edited when broadcast on television, but are documented in their grim totality by the men and women who shoot ENG for a living. host Penny Daflos discusses the careful and thoughtful ways the station's videographers shoot around the worst of the worst and learns the coping mechanisms these seasoned photogs use to cope with what they see.BTS with CTV Vancouver

Canadian courtrooms and inquests are almost always closed to cameras, meaning the process is often opaque and difficult for the public to understand and connect with. CTV News is always trying to access video and photo evidence available in open court to better explain to our viewers and readers what happened, who was responsible and why changes may be necessary. host Penny Daflos gets the details on a recent battle for a disturbing video from a Coroner's Inquest from journalist Maria Weisgarber while Managing Editor Ethan Faber describes what's at stake, and how video evidence has had powerful implications for laws, public policy and even nation-wide policing.BTS with CTV Vancouver

It isn't all sunshine and roses for our field crews -- sometimes it's sewage and corpse flowers! host Penny Daflos talks about the most putrid, repellent and malodorous assignments of their careers with the station's reporters and videographers. Here are the inside stories of the work that had them turning green (and even passing out!) from the stench. With guests Allison Hurst , Nafeesa Karim , Julie Nolin , Ben Miljure , Jon Woodward and Peter Bremner .BTS with CTV Vancouver

Structure fires are a sadly common on local newscasts, but they require a sensitivity and tact on the part of the reporters covering them, no matter how often they occur. host Penny Daflos discusses two recent fires that left families homeless and a small business-people without their livelihoods with her colleagues Jon Woodward and Sarah MacDonald . They spotlight the highly personal aspects of these stories and the poignant response from community members rallying around those who've lost everything.BTS with CTV Vancouver

Should personal privacy rights trump the public interest when it comes to police-involved shootings? The director of the agency overseeing British Columbia's police watchdog says that's the case -- but the answer is much more complicated and nuanced than that. Host Penny Daflos discusses the issue and the growing battle for timely information with IIO director Ron MacDonald in a case still shrouded in secrecy..

CTV host Ann Luu’s popular “In Your Shoes” series has seen her set on fire by one of the world’s best stuntmen, battling motion sickness on the water with some of the most dedicated volunteers in the country, and taking a crash course in policing that had her heart racing. host Penny Daflos also got the answer to how Ann manages to memorize the mountain of information she reports daily in her full-time job as CTV Vancouver’s weather anchor.BTS with CTV Vancouver

Being objective and removed from a subject are cardinal rules for journalists, but it is impossible to speak with a grieving family member and not be moved and even deeply wounded by their pain. Reporter Shannon Paterson joins host Penny Daflos to discuss what was likely the hardest interview of her career, speaking with a young teen who’d lost his mom and brother in a devastating fire.

In this special edition of podcast, host and reporter Penny Daflos asks newsroom colleagues about their most memorable adrenaline rushes in the field. Producers, reporters, and videographers share experiences ranging from high-flying adventures in a fighter jet to chasing an accused pimp to capturing unforgettable video of notorious and violent riots.BTS with CTV Vancouver

Videographers are competitive and creative, and none more so than ’s Gary Barndt. One of the station’s most decorated and respected shooters, Barndt explains how he used five different cameras on a story this week about Canada’s first electric plane with host and reporter Penny Daflos . The duo dishes on what it’s really like to work in the field and how Barndt makes each frame of his stories memorable – allowing the viewer feel like they were there.CTV Vancouver

They stick-handle 's longest newscast with laughter, camaraderie and lightning-quick reactions in the face of breaking news. So how does the team at put on a marathon 3.5 hours show every single day? Hard work, adrenaline and a very early wakeup call! Host Penny Daflos sits with hosts Keri Adams and Jason Pires as well as Supervising Producer James Nopper -- with a special guest appearance by the one and only Marke Driesschen .CTV VancouverCTV Morning Live

Media relations, public affairs and communications specialists are all trying to do one thing: get the messaging and coverage want into the public realm. But that's often at odds with what the public deserves or needs to know. Host Penny Daflos discusses a recent and cringe-worthy encounter with reporter Jon Woodward and a spokesperson stuck in "the message box." Shannon Paterson also shares her experience with a notably frustrating example from a #BCPoli bigwig. they

When BC communities started being threatened by rising floodwaters, dispatched news crews to bring the reality of the impacted families to viewers across the province and country. These are the behind-the-scenes, unfiltered stories from the men and woman working long days and driving thousands of kilometres to broadcast those stories on TV and online. Learn more about our award-winning coverage here.CTV Vancouver

Agonizing over what to air on TV News and the steps taken by journalists when making those decisions

Longtime reporter, St John Alexander, tags along with transit cops to learn about their job on an eventful evening

The most destructive fire season in BC history as told by the TV crews battling Mother Nature, technology and officials to get the stories to the public.

Vancouver's 420 marijuana protest has long-since morphed into a curious blend of pro-pot rally / craft market /festival celebrating all things green. Full of pungent odours and colourful characters, the massive event can be both a boon and bane for the journalists covering the myriad issues and controversies at the annual pot-stravaganza, including an investigation into whether vendors were selling weed to kids. Join journalists Penny Daflos , Ben Miljure and Shawn Foss as they take listeners into an extrava-ganga that took over one of the city's biggest parks.

An unusual missing persons bulletin from Vancouver Police caught the attention of every journalist in the city: a mother of two young children had vanished under suspicious circumstances and they did not expect to find her alive. reporter and BTS host Penny Daflos discusses the challenges of covering such a sensitive story with few details alongside her colleagues, Maria Weisgarber and Shannon Paterson . They delve into the kind of difficult, emotionally-charged interviews that can move viewers to action -- and the stories painstakingly brought together over weeks in the hopes of keeping details fresh in the minds of the audience and potential tipsters.CTV Vancouver

When the Prime Minister comes to town and faces fierce opposition from protestors, is always ready to take the action LIVE on the air. Not only that, we were able to follow the crowd and report from inside the mayhem as it unfolded. Join reporter Penny Daflos , her cameraman and technician in the melee, then hear from 's producer on the complex dance between technology, on air talent and logistical considerations that brought viewers inside a chaotic protest through downtown streets.CTV VancouverCTV News at Six