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Your connection to the issues and stories shaping life in Metro Vancouver. Hosted by Stephen Quinn, with new episodes every Tuesday and Wednesday, plus a Thursday dive into city politics with Justin McElroy.
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- What impact will Ottawa's funding have on homelessness in Vancouver? · 19 minWe speak with the president of the Union Gospel Mission and former Vancouver City Councillor Andrea Reimer about what they would like to see.
- City councils have been sworn in. Now what? · 29 minMayors and councillors across the Lower Mainland were sworn in this week. Some city councils are already getting to work on some big issues. So what do we know about that work?…
- What happens if the province scraps Lower Mainland housing targets? · 15 minThe B.C. Conservatives want to scrap NDP legislation that requires cities to allow more small-scale, multi-unit housing. Many mayors are feeling relieved, but is this good news…
- Will the Massey Tunnel ever be replaced? · 17 minThe B.C. Conservatives want to replace the Massey Tunnel with a big bridge. But with initial construction already underway on a replacement tunnel, is changing gears now the best…
- What's inside Vancouver's supposedly haunted buildings? · 27 minFrom a former city morgue to a historic theatre and a legion, Vancouver has no shortage of ghost stories. Amy Bell and Laurence Watt visit three supposedly haunted locations to…
- How will new provincial and municipal governments get along? · 28 minAfter all these elections this month, we’ve got a new provincial government and plenty of new municipal governments — so how exactly will they get along? Justin McElroy talks…
- Where do the BC Conservatives stand on climate change? · 22 minWe hear from David Suzuki on his thoughts on the BC Conservative agenda and Justin McElroy looks at the numbers behind Saturday's election votes.
- When will Surrey get a SkyTrain to Newton? · 26 minBoth the B.C. NDP and Conservatives are promising to extend SkyTrain to Newton in Surrey. But how realistic are their plans? Host Stephen Quinn speaks with TransLink CEO Kevin…
- What are the possible consequences of the Cowichan title court case? · 23 minThe Cowichan Nation's Aboriginal title claim has proved to be one of the most significant B-C Supreme Court decisions in recent years. At 513 trial days, spanning 10 years - it…
- Who's in and who's out at city councils across B.C.? · 1 h 7 minThe 2026 B.C. municipal election saw a lot of changes at city councils across Metro Vancouver, and British Columbia. Many municipalities voted against the incumbents and for…
- Last chance to meet the candidates challenging Ken Sim for Mayor · 1 h 9 minThere's a lot of people running to be Vancouver's next Mayor. In this episode of This Is Vancouver, Stephen Quinn hears from five people looking to unseat incumbent candidate Ken…
- What is Ken Sim's pitch to voters? · 43 minABC Vancouver's mayoral candidate Ken Sim wants another crack at the Mayor's chair. He was first elected in 2022, alongside seven of his ABC colleagues. What has he accomplished…
- Where do Metro Vancouver's civic parties stand on the issues that matter most to voters? · 27 minAcross Metro Vancouver, candidates are pitching competing solutions to the issues that are top of mind for voters. Especially the soaring cost of living and rising public safety…
- Who's going to be the next mayor of Coquitlam? · 42 minCoquitlam will elect a new mayor for the first time since 2008. That's because long-time Mayor Richard Stewart is not running for re-election. The CBC's Stephen Quinn and Justin…
- What's the strategy behind Ken Sim's attack ad? · 34 minThe campaign is getting heated as voters in Vancouver prepare to head to the polls. Ken Sim and ABC Vancouver have released a new attack ad targeting Green Party leader Pete Fry…
- Can voters expect candidates to keep their promises? · 17 minElection campaigns often come with big promises. In the Lower Mainland, candidates are talking about building new pools, community centres, sports fields — even a concert hall…
- Who will be the next mayor of Surrey? · 1 h 8 minSeven candidates are running to be Surrey’s next mayor. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy talk to five of them about the biggest issues facing B.C.’s second-largest city.
- What's it like on David Eby’s campaign bus? · 28 minCBC's Justin McElroy spent four days travelling with B.C. NDP leader David Eby on the campaign trail. In this bonus episode, Justin takes us behind the scenes of the tour and…
- Who is going to be the next Mayor of Richmond? (Part 2) · 34 minFor the first time in a quarter century, the City of Richmond is going to have a new Mayor. That's because longtime Mayor Malcolm Brodie is not running for re-election. Multiple…
- What role does storytelling play in inspiring Indigenous youth? · 10 minGitxaała Nation author Kim Spencer reads from her latest book, 'Here for a Good Time', and shares how fictional narrative can give young readers a window into the truth about the…
- Who's going to be the next mayor of Richmond? · 35 minThe top job at Richmond City Hall is about to look very different. That's because Malcolm Brodie is not running for re-election after 25 years in the top job. Multiple candidates…
- Is Ken Sim's new campaign ad a political gamble? · 27 minCBC Municipal Affairs reporter Justin McElroy shares what some of Vancouver's municipal parties are doing to garner attention during a dual election period.
- What has the investigation into the 2024 Parkland Refinery chemical leak found so far? · 10 minOn a Sunday morning in January of 2024, a chemical haze blanketed much of the Lower Mainland. It was because of a chemical leak at the Parkland Refinery in Burnaby. Metro…
- Who will be the next Mayor of Delta? · 36 minIt’s municipal election season, and every Tuesday we’ll be holding a different mayoral debate from a different Metro Vancouver city. In this episode, we focus on the candidates…
- What is in ABC Vancouver's election platform? · 22 minVancouver's municipal parties are unveiling their election platforms ahead of the election on October 17th. In this episode, Stephen Quinn, Justin McElroy and Vancouver Sun…
- On the verge of municipal elections, could B.C. be headed for a snap provincial election too? · 28 minPoliticians from across the province are in Vancouver this week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. That event was already happening on the verge of municipal…
- What did the Bishnoi gang say in their letter to police? · 19 minThe Bishnoi gang has taken credit for a spate of extortions, shootings, and arsons in British Columbia - many of them in Surrey. Now CBC News has obtained a letter the gang sent…
- Who will be the next Mayor of West Vancouver? · 37 minIt’s municipal election season, and every Tuesday we’ll be holding a different mayoral debate from a different Metro Vancouver city. In this episode, we focus on the candidates…
- Who else wants to lead Vancouver? · 40 minWilliam Azaroff and Stephanie Allen are out, but who are the main candidates still in the race to unseat Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim? Justin McElroy breaks down the other candidates…
- Has Vancouver’s progressive vote finally united? · 19 minWilliam Azaroff is out of the race for Vancouver mayor. He's backing Green candidate Pete Fry. Stephen Quinn speaks with Vancouver Sun columnist Dan Fumano and political…
- Who will be the next Mayor of Langley City? · 37 minIt’s municipal election season, and every Tuesday we’ll be holding a different mayoral debate from a different Metro Vancouver city. In this episode, we focus on the candidates…
- Will Vancouver’s progressive parties make a deal? · 47 minStephanie Allen is out of the race for Vancouver mayor, leaving the Greens and OneCity as the main self-described progressive options. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy discuss…
- Why did this week's byelections go red? · 16 minOn Monday Braeden Caley won a seat for the federal Liberals in the riding of North Vancouver-Capilano. His is one of three ridings to go the Liberals in byelections this week…
- Who will be the next Mayor of New Westminster? · 39 minWe are launching a new debate series for municipal election season. First up, we're looking at the race for mayor in New Westminster, where incumbent Patrick Johnstone is facing…
- How much do council candidates matter in Vancouver? · 31 minVancouver’s election campaign is taking shape as parties prepare to lock in their candidates. Justin McElroy looks at the latest names entering the race, the deadlines ahead and…
- What’s at stake in the North Vancouver–Capilano byelection? · 28 minVoters in North Vancouver–Capilano head to the polls Aug. 31 to choose a new MP. But with the Liberals one seat short of a majority, this byelection also carries national stakes…
- What’s next for overdose prevention sites in Vancouver? · 39 minThe province has cancelled plans for a new overdose prevention site in downtown Vancouver after pushback from the city and some nearby residents. Justin McElroy breaks down why…
- What are civic campaigns doing to get people's attention before this year's municipal election? · 35 minThe deadline to get your name on the upcoming municipal election ballots is only a few weeks a way. Justin McElroy joins guest host Dan Burritt to break down what political…
- Will Vancouver’s plebiscite vote change anything? · 36 minVancouver voters will face two questions this fall on public drug use and involuntary care. We look at why Mayor Ken Sim wants a plebiscite, what his critics are saying, and what…
- What's next for Richmond after 25 years of Malcolm Brodie? · 24 minAfter 25 years as Richmond’s mayor, Malcolm Brodie is stepping down. Jason D'Souza and Justin McElroy look back at Brodie’s long run at city hall and break down the race to…
- Should Vancouver trust Google to help cut traffic? · 17 minVancouver is joining Google’s Project Green Light, which uses AI to suggest changes to traffic signal timing. The company says the initiative could help reduce traffic and…
- 10 weeks, 10 races · 29 minThe races are starting to take shape ahead of B.C.'s municipal elections. With ten weeks to go, Justin McElroy has put together a list of his top 10 races to watch.
- What's next for the Richmond Night Market? · 28 minAfter 26 years, the Richmond Night Market is set to close after its 2026 season. The news raises questions for businesses and city officials who saw it as an important meeting…
- When should wildfire smoke change your plans? · 21 minWildfire smoke is hanging over the Lower Mainland and raising concerns about air quality. Health researcher Stephanie Cleland explains the risks, what symptoms to watch for and…
- Who is gaining ground in Vancouver’s mayoral race? · 22 minPollsters are starting to survey Metro Vancouver residents ahead of the October elections. The CBC's Jason D'Souza and Justin McElroy discuss the latest polling data, the limits…
- Is Metro Vancouver finally ready to change? · 37 minMetro Vancouver wants a smaller board after years of criticism. But Surrey wants no part of it. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy look at why Surrey opposes the plan, whether the…
- Did public backlash kill the villages plan? · 29 minVancouver council has rejected a plan to bring more housing to neighbourhoods dominated by detached homes. Stephen Quinn speaks with former councillor Gordon Price and OneCity…
- Mayoral candidate mini-forum: Colleen Hardwick, Rebecca Bligh and Kareem Allam · 39 minVancouver Mayor Ken Sim faces six main challengers in the upcoming municipal election. In this episode, Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy hear from Kareem Allam, Rebecca Bligh and…
- Should (or could) Surrey leave Metro Vancouver? · 29 minFormer Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum is running again and his bold election promise is to take the City of Surrey out of Metro Vancouver. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy give the…
- What did Vancouver actually get from the World Cup? · 43 minFor five weeks, the World Cup brought a new energy to downtown Vancouver. But now the crowds are gone, and questions are mounting about what it all meant. What was the public…
