Vancouver Overcast (Episode 23): Terry Lake on Leadership, Seniors Care & BC’s Biggest Challenges

Vancouver Overcast with Mike Klassen

On this episode of Vancouver Overcast, Mike Klassen sits down with Terry Lake—veterinarian, former Kamloops mayor, BC Minister of Health, and, most recently, CEO of the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA). As Terry prepares for retirement, he reflects on his remarkable career in politics, public health, and seniors care advocacy.

Mike and Terry dive into key issues facing BC today, including the challenges of an aging population, the ongoing opioid crisis, and the rising concerns around homelessness and crime in communities like Kamloops. They also discuss leadership lessons from municipal and provincial politics, the role of harm reduction in addiction treatment, and what needs to be done to improve seniors care in the years ahead.

Terry also shares personal insights, from his early days as a broadcaster to his time in public life, as well as what’s next for him in retirement.