• What’s the real cost of scrapping Vancouver’s Park Board?
    Nov 22 2024

    A new report suggests Vancouver could save $7 million a year and add permanent parkland by dissolving its Park Board. But is getting more efficient worth losing an extra layer of oversight? Stephen Quinn hears from Jerry Fast, president of the Kitsilano Community Centre Association, who’s fighting to keep it.

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    10 mins
  • Is the City Doing Enough to Tackle Hastings Street Crime?
    Nov 21 2024

    For years, Hastings and Main has been a hub for stolen items sold in plain sight. Now, the city says it’s cracking down. Councillor Brian Montague explains why it’s time for action.

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    11 mins
  • Can the Wicked Movie Live Up to the Musical?
    Nov 20 2024

    After two decades of Broadway success, the film adaptation of Wicked finally hits the big screen. We talk with two Vancouver superfans, Mela Pietropaolo and Alex MacIsaac, about what makes this story resonate two decades after its Broadway debut.

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    10 mins
  • How will B.C.'s new government confront the toxic drug crisis?
    Nov 19 2024

    B.C. has a new cabinet, but will the shake-up help tackle the toxic drug crisis? Dr. Ryan Herriot weighs in on the changes, while Chloe Goodison gives us a preview of a Science World panel focused on combating misinformation and saving lives.

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    15 mins
  • Commerce kidnapped -- How Vancouver businesses are coping with the Canada Post strike
    Nov 18 2024

    When the mail stops moving, small businesses have to scramble. In this episode, Stephen unpacks the Canada Post strike and its ripple effects on Vancouver business owners like Audrey Wong of Living Lotus Chocolate and Steven Kieboom of Local Boom Gift Shop. From hustling to meet customer demands to rethinking shipping altogether, they share how they’ve been riding out the disruption.

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    10 mins
  • Swiftie Scammers -- How hackers stole a pair of Eras Tour tickets
    Nov 15 2024

    Excitement for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has turned into heartbreak for sisters Lindsay Lemire and Amber Gerrits. Hackers have stolen their tickets from their Ticketmaster accounts, leaving them in limbo. We chat with them about what happened and explore how ticket fraud is hitting Swifties.

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    10 mins
  • What’s next for Vancouver’s Broadway Plan and Langara College?
    Nov 14 2024

    Vancouver’s Broadway Plan is stirring debate, with high-rise proposals raising concerns among local renters. Grant Roberts shares his perspective on what these changes could mean for the community. Plus, Langara College is facing a steep drop in international student enrolment, with potential impacts on jobs and course offerings. Pauline Greaves from the Langara Faculty Association weighs in.

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    19 mins
  • How will B.C. remember John Horgan, and what will it take for Vancouver to meet its housing targets?
    Nov 13 2024

    Former B.C. Premier John Horgan has passed away. He served as the 36th premier of British Columbia from 2017 to 2022, and left an indelible mark on friends, coworkers, and family. We talk about his legacy with two of his close allies and friends, Moe Sihota and Raj Chouhan. Plus, Vancouver is falling short on its provincial housing targets. Councillor Peter Meiszner discusses the challenges and what lies ahead for the city’s five-year goal.

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    18 mins