This is Vancouver

The Vancouver Art Gallery’s new building project has hit another snag: the design has been scrapped and the architects behind it are out. How did we get here? And what happens to the millions of dollars spent on the project? Stephen Quinn digs into the issue with Vancouver City Councillor Sarah Kirby-Young and art collector Bob Rennie.

Mountain biking is thrilling – but it’s also the leading cause of spinal cord injuries in the province, surpassing other high-risk sports like hockey and skiing. Dr. Brian Kwon, a spinal surgeon and researcher, breaks down the risks, how injuries happen, and what can be done to make the sport safer.

Vancouver faces the potential impact of U.S. President Trump’s tariff threat unless Canada takes action on border security. Stephen breaks down local concerns about drug trafficking and undocumented migrants, with insights from Delta Mayor George Harvie and former B.C. Premier Ujjal Dosanjh.

After two weeks, the strike by Canada Post workers is show no signs of letting up.While the strike is disrupting business across the country- it's hitting small, online retailers particulary hard. Most of them rely on Canada Post to get their goods to their customers.We speak with three local online craft sellers to hear how they are working around the strike.

We're just a week away from the first of three Taylor Swift concerts, and ticket scams are on the rise. We get advice from the Vancouver Police department on how to avoid fraud and keep your purchases safe.

Two pro-Khalistan activists. including one from Surrey, are taking their fight to get off Canada's no-fly list to the country's top court. The CBC's Jason Proctor joins us on the podcast to explain how a case that's moved through the courts for the past six years is now taking on a new signifcance.

A plan to replace a car lane with bike lanes on Mountain Highway has sparked heated debate in North Vancouver. Former councillor Mathew Bond weighs in on why the council rejected the proposal and what it reveals about the city’s approach to transportation.

Surrey council recently voted down a 58-unit townhouse proposal for a single-family home neighbourhood in Fleetwood after vocal opposition from residents. So what does this mean for housing supply in a growing city? We break down the debate over density, neighbourhood character, and the future of housing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With a one-in-five chance of a major earthquake hitting Vancouver in the next 50 years, a new city report highlights the seismic risks in private buildings. UBC’s Professor Perry Adebar weighs in on the findings. Plus, we look ahead to the December by-election in Cloverdale-Langley City, a critical test for the federal Liberals following recent losses. Kwantlen’s Shinder Purewal shares his insights.

Stephen speaks with Priscillia Mays Tait, whose grandfather Thomas Gray Tait was just one of more than three-thousand indigenous people who volunteered to fight for Canada in the Second World War. He also speaks to Melissa Karmen Lee, CEO of the Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver about the contributions made by Chinese Canadians in the First World War and the Second World War.

Gary Mason, a reporter with the Globe and Mail, speaks to us about his memory of colourful B.C. businesswoman Faye Leung. Also, the CBC's Charis Hogg talks to kids and the organizer of the "No Stone Left Alone" poppy laying ceremony at Fraser Cemetery in New Westminster. 

In this episode, Gloria Macarenko speaks to Laura Jones with the Business Council of British Columbia to discuss potential impacts of a Trump re-election on B.C.’s economy. Plus, Surrey City Councillor Linda Annis shares her insights on local responses to recent protests at Hindu temples.

As B.C.’s senior population grows, rising housing costs are pushing many into instability or homelessness. Stephen Quinn speaks to B.C. Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt about what’s driving this crisis in Vancouver and what needs to change to ensure affordable housing for aging residents.

In this episode, Stephen dives into two pressing issues affecting our communities. First, about protests outside the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir temple in Surrey, where tensions escalated between supporters of Khalistan and those backing India, leading to multiple arrests. Second, about the challenges and solutions available for Metro Vancouver’s aging population.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.