This is VANCOLOUR
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This is Vancouver’s bona fide culture and politics podcast. Hosted by Mo Amir, parse through the relevant issues with the city’s most colourful personalities. With its heart on its sleeve and caution thrown to the wind, this is a podcast that is provocative, informative, and sometimes emotional. This is VANCOLOUR
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Feb 14, 2025 • 9min
Metro Vancouver's dirty big secret explained (Catherine Pope)
Metro Vancouver has been making headlines for its "broken" governance. But, what is Metro Vancouver? And why is Metro Vancouver's expenditure of taxpayer dollars in the news now, all of a sudden? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks District of North Vancouver Councillor Catherine Pope, who has been raising the alarm for the last year.Recorded: February 10, 2025
Feb 14, 2025 • 5min
Is David Eby our 'Captain Canada'? (J.J. McCullough)
"The Crunch with J.J. McCullough": As different Canadian Premiers react to US President Donald Trump's threat of trade tariffs, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks YouTuber J.J. McCullough which leader has resonated most with Canadians (and Americans).Recorded: February 10, 2025
Feb 7, 2025 • 15min
bbno$ (pronounced: Baby No Money)
You've seen him on Jimmy Kimmel Live and all over your social media feeds, but now Vancouver rapper and singer-songwriter bbno$ is on CHEK! This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks bbno$ about his transition from competitive swimmer to world-famous rapper, his online beef with Andrew Tate, and his very public pursuit "4 wife" at a recent Vancouver Canucks game.Recorded: January 31, 2025
Feb 7, 2025 • 7min
Celebrity "meet-cutes" in Vancouver (Fiona Forbes)
"The Forbes Report": Are you spending Valentine's Day alone? Don't fret if you're still searching for the one! This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir turns to Fiona Forbes, who delivers the scoop on several celebrities who had their "meet-cutes" in Vancouver, including John Cena, Idris Elba, and world-famous B.C. TikTok superstars Darcy & Jer.Recorded: January 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025 • 10min
Rachel Gilmore: Is TikTok at risk of being banned in Canada?
Is TikTok at risk of being banned in Canada? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks investigative journalist Rachel Gilmore about TikTok's status in Canada after the federal government shut down TikTok's corporate offices in Toronto and Vancouver. Recorded: January 27, 2025
Jan 31, 2025 • 10min
What did we learn from Florence Girard's homicide? (Tamara Taggart)
In 2018, Florence Girard - a B.C. woman with Down Syndrome - starved to death under the care of a government-funded home share provider. After a B.C. Coroner's Inquest ruled Florence's death a homicide, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks inquest witness Tamara Taggart (Down Syndrome BC) about what we learned. What changes need to be made to protect people with disabilities under government care?Recorded: January 27, 2025
Jan 31, 2025 • 3min
Ken Sim's homelessness plan "makes no sense"
Does Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's "new direction" on homelessness make sense? Apparently not, even according to one of his party's own city councillors.This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir takes a MOment to discuss.Recorded: January 27, 2025
Jan 27, 2025 • 6min
Are B.C.'s world-famous, mythical monsters friendly? (BC Bob/Bob Kronbauer)
Did you know that British Columbia is home to world-famous monster folklore? It's true! BC Bob (Bob Kronbauer, Now You Know BC) tells This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir all about the origins of Sasquatch and Ogopogo. Should we fear these creatures?Recorded: January 20, 2025
Jan 24, 2025 • 8min
Is Vancouver doomed to be an unfriendly, lonely city? (Kimberley Brownlee)
Is Vancouver a lonely, unfriendly city? Is it doomed to be? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks loneliness and belonging expert Kimberley Brownlee for her insights and advice on making social connections in a city that feels unfriendly.Recorded: January 20, 2025
Jan 24, 2025 • 8min
Why do 80% of people fail their New Year's goal by the end of January? Mandy Gill explains!
Did you already quit on your New Year's resolution? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks media personality and author Mandy Gill for her advice on how to get back on track to smash those goals! Mandy's new book "Reset with Resilience: A Guide to Greatness When Your Goals Go Sideways" is available now.Recorded: January 20, 2025
