This is Vancouver

Zameer Karim, CBC associate producer and co-producer of The Pitch: Vancouver Road to the World Cup, shares insights into potential matchups for Canada at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, highlighting teams Canada won't face. Laurence Watt, CBC producer, captures local fan excitement from Vancouver’s diverse communities, including Egypt, Italy, and Croatia. Mike Klassen, Vancouver city councillor, discusses the rising budget of the new amphitheatre project, its funding structure, and how it ties into hosting FIFA Fan Fest.

Vancouver firefighters answered a record 54 overdose calls in one day in November. Stephen Quinn speaks with front-line responders and overdose prevention workers about what’s driving the surge, what’s changing in the drug supply, and what still isn't working. 

Vancouver’s Celebration of Light fireworks festival has been cancelled, and organizers are blaming increased costs and decreased government funding CBC’s Justin McElroy joins Stephen Quinn to do a little fact checking — and to explore the culture behind one of Vancouver’s most infamous nicknames 

Vancouver has passed a budget with a freeze on municipal property taxes - and $50 million for police. Stephen Quinn speaks to Mayor Ken Sim about what the budget really means for life in Vancouver.

Claudia Smith, an Entrepreneurship professor at the University of Victoria, teams up with Cam Bala, a seasoned personal stylist and retail professional. They dive into Aritzia's ambitious move into the former Nordstrom spot, exploring its implications for Vancouver's retail scene. Claudia discusses how Aritzia balances physical and online retail strategies while maintaining an intimate shopping experience. Cam shares insights on Aritzia's cultural significance and the appeal of its stylish quality basics that resonate with local customers.

In a series of interviews, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has defended his city’s cuts to arts and culture while boosting the VPD budget by $50 million as necessary. The CBC’s Justin McElroy joins Stephen Quinn to talk about what he’s said in those interviews — and does a little fact checking. 

Zemir Karim, a CBC reporter known for his insights on sports and community impact, joins the discussion on soccer's surge in Metro Vancouver as the 2026 World Cup approaches. He highlights the impressive rise in youth participation and the pressing need for more playing fields. Challenges like turf shortages in North Vancouver and the growing demand in Surrey reveal a looming crisis for aspiring young athletes. The conversation dives into the potential legacy of the World Cup and how local governments can collaborate to enhance soccer infrastructure for future generations.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is defending a 23-page draft budget that’s drawing pushback. Councillor Pete Fry says the plan lacks key details while some residents are concerned about cuts to services. Stephen Quinn speaks to Mayor Sim about what’s in the budget and what's missing.

West Vancouver is falling short of its mandated housing targets — and the province is warning it might take action. The CBC’s Justin McElroy joins Gloria Macarenko to talk about what’s behind the standoff and what it means for housing supply in Metro Vancouver. 

Stephen looks forward to the upcoming Northern Super League final between the Vancouver Rise FC and AFC Toronto. He speaks to NSL founder Diana Matheson about about the innaugural season and what is needed for the popularity of the league to continue to grow. Stephen also talks to Mel Bostrom from the Vancouver Rise supporters group, the Crow Collective as they get ready to travel to Toronto for Saturday's final.