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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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After a catastrophic flood in 2021, the federal government promised to help protect Abbotsford’s Sumas Prairie. But years later, Ottawa was accused of inaction and failing to prevent a similar disaster. And now, local politicians are travelling to Ottawa to find out what happened and call for more support.
Three men have arrested in connection with an extortion-related shooting in Surrey have now been charged. Meanwhile, concerned residents are holding protests to raise awareness about the rise in extortion-related incidents. Some are calling on the federal government to do more to tackle the violence. Jodi Martinson hears from residents and local politicians about what should happen next.
Vancouver councillor Pete Fry has entered the mayoral race. In this bonus episode, host Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy look at why he’s running, his priorities for the city, and the risks of a split vote.
With the 2026 Vancouver election approaching, Mayor Ken Sim is beginning to frame his case to voters. This episode looks at his stated priorities, recent polling, and the themes likely to dominate the campaign.
A four-month closure on East Broadway is adding new pressure to businesses already strained by years of subway construction. Restaurant owners say they are losing revenue, but the provincial government say direct compensation is not on the table. So how did we get here? What are the potential solutions? What might happen next? We hear from restaurant owners, residents, the Mount Pleasant BIA and the provincial government.
Extortion threats and shootings continue to shake Surrey, with dozens of cases reported in January alone. Stephen Quinn hears from residents, a criminal defence lawyer, an MLA, and Mayor Brenda Locke about calls for tougher laws, why city council wants federal emergency powers, and what it will take to stop the violence.
TransLink is planning its next big transit project. It wants to create dedicated bus-only lanes for corridors around the region. But can this plan succeed where other transit ideas have failed? Stephen Quinn looks into that question and more with Justin McElroy.
Development fees just went up across Metro Vancouver, and builders say the timing could not be worse. We hear from developers who warn the higher costs may slow housing starts, then from Metro Vancouver on why the increases happened.
As complaints about street cleanliness grow, Vancouver city council is debating a new plan to make public washrooms easier to find and keep open. We look at why access to toilets has become such a big issue and whether the city’s strategy will bring about change.
With Vancouver’s 2026 municipal election approaching, two candidates are competing to become OneCity Vancouver’s mayoral nominee. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy host a debate between Amanda Burrows and William Azaroff.
UBC students are rallying at City Hall, marking 18 years since Gordon Campbell's government first committed to building a SkyTrain to campus.
Fake news isn’t new — but AI has made it much more difficult to spot. We talk to educators about what is being done in Metro Vancouver schools to teach kids about misinformation.
The data suggests Vancouver is seeing declines in crime, rental costs, and toxic drug deaths. So why aren't more people celebrating? What is the data missing? Justin McElroy breaks down what’s actually changed and what it says about the city.
An idea has been proposed to give Surrey police round-the-clock access to the city’s 500 traffic cameras to help respond faster to crime. But critics are warning about privacy and surveillance creep. We break down what’s being proposed and what other options the city could consider.
Metro Vancouver home sales fell to their lowest level in more than 20 years in 2025, despite lower prices and more listings on the market. We look at why buyers are holding back, what last year revealed about the market, and what to watch for in 2026.
2025 ended in Metro Vancouver politics with mayors pointing fingers at the province and federal government on housing and transit issues, while battling governance issues of their own. The CBC’s Justin McElroy and the Globe and Mail’s Frances Bula join Stephen Quinn to talk the year that was in local politics, and what to expect in 2026.
Christmas is days away, and many people are still scrambling to finish their shopping — with storms adding to the stress. The CBC's Rachel Adams shares last-minute gift ideas you can find in the Lower Mainland.
Severe storms are flooding farms, roads, and homes across the Fraser Valley - and not for the first time. We hear from Sumas Prairie residents who lived through the 2021 disaster and are dealing with rising water now. We also ask what governments are doing to reduce future risks.
Virtually everyone in Metro Vancouver’s large Filipino community wants a cultural centre. The CBC’s Justin McElroy and Johna Baylon joins Stephen Quinn to talk about why the approval of one is proving so contentious, and the politics involved in cultural centres across the region.
The Broadway Subway Project aims to fix a busy transit corridor - but efforts to build it have created new challenges. Since 2020, businesses and residents have faced noise and disruptions. Now some fear an upcoming roadway closure could make things worse. We hear from people in the community about what daily life is like and what could happen next.
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