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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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Jan 20, 2025 • 8min
Is it time for Vancouver to embrace water meters?
Other cities in Metro Vancouver are already using water meters to conserve water and lower costs, but Vancouver is still holding out. Why is the city lagging behind? And should Vancouver adopt universal water metering? Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung talks about her motion to study water metering.

Jan 17, 2025 • 8min
How Abbotsford researchers are shaping the futue of sustainable food
The federal government is investing $16.2 million in a bold new initiative: Sustainable Food Systems for Canada. But what does this mean for food security and agrifood innovation? Host Stephen Quinn sits down with Lenore Newman, director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at UFV, to unpack how this project aims to transform the industry.

Jan 16, 2025 • 10min
What Do Two Empty Seats Mean for Vancouver’s City Council?
With two resignations on Vancouver city council, the political landscape is shifting. Could this be an opening for collaboration between the Greens and OneCity, or will Mayor Sim's party seize the moment? Host Stephen Quinn dives into the intrigue with CBC municipal affairs reporter Chad Pawson.

Jan 15, 2025 • 10min
Can Jesper Sorensen Lead the Whitecaps to the Next Level?
With a new coach at the helm, the Vancouver Whitecaps are promising big changes. But what would it mean for the club to make it to the next level? Stephen Quinn dives into the Whitecaps' ambitions with Samuel Rowan, managing editor of The Third Sub blog.

Jan 14, 2025 • 8min
What's going on with the Plaza of Nations as it changes owners?
The ownership of the Plaza of Nations is changing hands and the new owners have some big plans for the spot. Former Vancouver councillor Geoff Meggs says the Plaza of Nations is a special spot on the city's waterfront and is concerned that the new owners will ruin it with over-development.

Jan 13, 2025 • 14min
Would Christy Clark have a chance of winning if she enters the Liberals' leadership contest?
Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark told CBC Radio's The House that she is "seriously thinking about" running to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. For more on Clark's chances of becoming Canada's next Prime Minister, we speak with Kareem Allam, political strategist and formerly a campaign manager in provincial politics for the B.C. Liberals.

Jan 10, 2025 • 17min
Could the Conservatives overturn the Surrey-Guildford election results?
The B.C. Conservatives are challenging the results of the Surrey-Guildford riding, where they narrowly lost by just 22 votes. Leader John Rustad joins Stephen Quinn to discuss allegations of election irregularities and their petition to the Supreme Court.

Jan 9, 2025 • 12min
What’s Next for Vancouver’s Last Expo Lands?
The proposed redevelopment of Northeast False Creek could transform a sea of parking lots into a new neighbourhood with skyscrapers and thousands of homes. But what does this mean for the city’s history and its communities? Stephen Quinn speaks with Djaka Blais of the Hogan's Alley Society and Landon Hoyt of the Hastings Crossing BIA to explore the stakes, tensions, and hopes surrounding this ambitious project.

Jan 8, 2025 • 9min
What’s next for Vancouver’s False Creek?
Big plans are in the works for one of Vancouver’s most debated areas. Concord Pacific has unveiled a plan for Northeast False Creek, proposing 5,000 new homes, 12 towers, and the dismantling of the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts. But what does this mean for housing affordability, public spaces, and the future of our city? Stephen Quinn talks with Concord Pacific’s Peter Webb to find out how this project could reshape the city.

Jan 7, 2025 • 7min
Can Running Be Fun If You Go Slow?
Running doesn’t have to be fast or intimidating. Host Stephen Quinn chats with Sydney Hara, founder of Vancouver’s Slow Girls Run Club, about how her group is redefining the joy of running — at your own pace.


