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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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Nov 4, 2024 • 17min
What was Murray Sinclair's Legacy?
In this episode, we remember the remarkable legacy of Murray Sinclair, former senator and Anishinaabe lawyer, who led Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Stephen Quinn speaks to Judith Sayers, President of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, who reflects on her four-decade friendship with Sinclair. Then, as B.C.'s judicial recounts wrap up, we explore a milestone in the province’s political landscape: for the first time, a majority-female legislature has been elected.
Nov 1, 2024 • 15min
Vancouver Whitecaps will try to force a Game 3
Recently retired Whitecaps players Tosaint Ricketts and Russell Tiebert make their pitch for why a large crowd at B.C. Place could tip the MLS playoffs series in the Caps' favour. Plus, looking ahead to the Surrey Police Service transition.
Oct 31, 2024 • 15min
Should you give candy to kids who don't dress up on Halloween?
On this episode, Stephen Quinn debates the rules around trick or treating. He also dives into the other big event of the week, convening an interfaith panel to discuss the importance of Diwali.
Oct 30, 2024 • 19min
What’s happening in Vancouver for Diwaloween?
At the end of October, families across Metro Vancouver take time to celebrate Diwali and Halloween. Stephen Quinn learns about some of the sweet treats on offer to mark the celebration of lights, and hears from people in Vancouver who claim to have had real encounters with the supernatural.
Oct 29, 2024 • 11min
How will the B.C. NDP govern with a razor-thin majority?
The B.C. NDP appears to have fended off the Conservative surge to form the next provincial government. But whether the party forms a minority or majority government is still uncertain. Stephen Quinn speaks with B.C. Premier David Eby about his plans to govern after a nail-biting election race.
Oct 28, 2024 • 17min
What Should We Expect from B.C.'s 2024 Election Results?
As the final countdown to British Columbia’s 2024 election results continues, absentee ballots could decide which party forms the next government. Stephen Quinn speaks with representatives from the province’s major parties about how close the race has been, some of the controversial moments, and what to expect when the results are announced.
