Join our global immigration experts as they discuss how to immigrate to Canada, the United States, and nations worldwide. We also cover current travel and immigration news that affects your life.
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Join Saadia Khan on Immigrantly, the award-winning podcast that dives deep into immigrant narratives and the messy beauty of identity, race, and belonging in America today. Each week, Saadia, a human rights activist, social entrepreneur, and proud cat mom, hosts unfiltered conversations with diverse voices: artists, academics, cultural disruptors, and everyday people with extraordinary cultural stories. At Immigrantly, we go beyond surface-level diversity to explore how culture, immigration, ...
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Coastal Front is a Vancouver-based media company providing in-depth reporting and opinion, with a strong focus on government accountability at all levels in Canada. As part of our work, the Coastal Front podcast, hosted by Andrew Johns, features conversations on business, politics, and community, exploring the stories shaping our city, province, and country.
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Solidarity Is This is a podcast created and hosted by Deepa Iyer, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Building Movement Project where she runs Solidarity Is, a multi-strategy program to deepen transformative solidarity practices, models, narratives, and ideas. On the podcast, we explore how individuals and institutions are experimenting with cross-racial and cross-movement solidarity in America’s changing racial landscape. Learn more at www.solidarityis.org
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Comedians Sal Calanni and Reggie Steele Spitballin' on a podcast
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Bill Bennett discusses the news of the day and why it matter. Clear and candid conversations with special guests who are "in the know".
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Law to Fact is the renown podcast for law students where substantive legal issues are discussed with distinguished law professors from across the nation. Today, it is the go to place for all things law including course material, application tips, study strategies, and career advice—all packed into one podcast. Law to Fact is hosted by Professor Leslie Garfield Tenzer of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University.
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News Read: Canadian immigration on pace to exceed government target, data shows
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2:12While Prime Minister Carney has pledged to reduce immigration to Canada, the numbers recently unveiled by the government show a different story. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canadian-immigration-on-pace-to-exceed-government-target-data-shows PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcast…
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How are Native and Japanese American communities marking a shameful part of American history? Our guest, Satsuki Ina, shows us how to build solidarity from a national tragedy.By Deepa Iyer
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How Sarita Ekya Built NYC’s Most Iconic Mac & Cheese Spot
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50:43Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below https://hyphenly.beehiiv.com What happens when an engineer trades equations for macaroni? Immigrantly host Saadia Khan sits down …
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News Read: BC awards more funding support for local home building, despite lagging progress
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1:27The BC government has announced nine million dollars in new funding to speed up homebuilding. However, delays remain an issue. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-awards-more-funding-support-for-local-home-building-despite-lagging-progress PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: htt…
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News Read: BC public sector workforce grew 50 percent since 2016, analysis shows
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1:56Since 2016, the BC public sector workforce has expanded by more than 50 percent. While this has increased the scope of government services, it has also added pressure on the province’s public finances. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-public-sector-workforce-grew-50-percent-since-2016-analysis-shows PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Po…
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News Read: OPINION: Why are we falling behind America?
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7:28Trump’s new H-1B visa policy highlights America’s strength in drawing global talent — while exposing Canada’s failure to compete. But Canada still has the chance to change that. Read the full opinion here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/opinion-why-are-we-falling-behind-america PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple …
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Tiff Soga on Fashion, Culture And Controversy
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58:14Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below https://hyphenly.beehiiv.com In this thought-provoking episode of Immigrantly, host Saadia Khan sits down with Tiff Soga, Managin…
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News Read: Elections Canada chief admits ‘unacceptable’ failures in April vote
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4:40Canada’s elections chief admits “unacceptable” failures in April’s federal vote — from lost ballots and staff shortages to polls that never opened. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/elections-canada-chief-admits-unacceptable-failures-in-april-vote PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcas…
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Spitballin' 174 Browns Win, Freedom of Speech Loses
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51:09The Cleveland Browns win, Freedom of Speech loses, and we talk dentists and Sal's Bay Area shows.
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News Read: Why do ophthalmologists make so much money in BC?
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5:36Ophthalmologists had some of the highest earnings out of every medical field in BC for the last few years. Why? Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/why-do-ophthalmologists-make-so-much-money-in-bc PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti…
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News Read: Eby defends $450K comedian contract as BC runs record deficit
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3:52BC Premier David Eby is defending a contract with a comedian to help write speeches — worth up to $450K — as BC runs a record $11.6B deficit. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/eby-defends-450k-comedian-contract-as-bc-runs-record-deficit PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https:/…
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In this special live episode, co-hosts Adaku Utah and Deepa Iyer explore how movements can use Solidarity Stances to build deeper, more aligned forms of solidarity — even under authoritarian conditions.By Deepa Iyer
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Spitballin' 173 The Charlie Kirk Assassination
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51:38The Charlie Kirk assassination, weak Democrats, Trump doesn't care
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Intuition, Fear And Finding Identity Beyond Work
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13:22In this solo episode of Immigrantly, Saadia Khan reflects on the power of intuition, the challenge of separating her identity from the company she built, and why messy, unpolished stories matter. Drawing from her Eastern cultural roots, Saadia explores how intuition has long guided her personal life, yet often feels harder to trust in her role as a…
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News Read: Eby tied for second-least popular premier as approval hits new low
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5:50BC Premier David Eby’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point since he took office, leaving him tied for second-least popular among Canada’s premiers. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/eby-tied-for-second-least-popular-premier-as-approval-hits-new-low PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 …
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News Read: BCGEU strike grows as government standoff continues
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2:10The BCGEU strike is escalating as its dispute with the BC government drags on amid fiscal pressures. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bcgeu-strike-grows-as-government-standoff-continues PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyT…
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News Read: Eby urges end to temporary foreign worker program
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1:55Despite the province's past reliance on the initiative, BC Premier David Eby has called for the temporary foreign worker program to end. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/eby-urges-end-to-temporary-foreign-worker-program PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH…
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Spitballin' 172 South Park, Trump Trolls, Cleveland Browns
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52:49The latest season of South Park has been killing it, we go over some Trump Troll comments from our viral video, and the Cleveland Browns blow another opener.
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Taboos, Sex, and Feminism with Sangeeta Pillai (Nov 2023)
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42:13In this re-release from the Immigrantly vault, Saadia Khan sits down with Sangeeta Pillai, activist, writer, and creator of the award-winning Masala Podcast and Soul Sutras. From her journey growing up in Mumbai to building one of the most groundbreaking feminist podcast platforms, Sangeeta opens up about identity, feminism, and what it means to ch…
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News Read: Canada must catch up to US on domestic manufacturing, says Robertson
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1:49Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson says Canada needs to catch up with America on domestic manufacturing. A task that appears harder than it seems. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canada-must-catch-up-to-us-on-domestic-manufacturing-says-robertson PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple…
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News Read: Canadians are avoiding America at an unprecedented rate
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3:59As summer 2025 winds down, rising tensions between the United States and Canada have fuelled a noticeable Canadian boycott of American goods and services. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canadians-are-avoiding-america-at-an-unprecedented-rate PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts:…
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How can we better support and protect the seniors in our community? Sheriff Birkhead is joined by Tory Engram and Ro'Nyka Grizzle of Volunteers for America to shine a light on the PACE Program. Tune in to learn about the comprehensive medical and social services available and get essential insights on how to safeguard seniors from common scams and …
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Why Intuition Matters More Than You Think
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47:47In this gripping episode of Immigrantly, Saadia Khan sits down with Mory Fontanez, intuitive coach, author of “Higher Self: Reclaiming the Power of Your Intuition”, and daughter of Iranian immigrants, to dig into the messy, fascinating truth about our inner voice. Their conversation moves from the personal to the cultural to the global: what happen…
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Are Canada's provincial trade offices worth the price tag?
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3:22Every year, BC shells out millions for trade offices around the world. But are they doing anything useful for British Columbians? We dug in. Watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/ShJunvBFS9A?feature=shared PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ly…
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News Read: Canada Post reports record $407M loss as labour dispute drags on
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3:57Canada Post has reported the largest loss in its history, posting a $407-million shortfall in a single quarter. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canada-post-reports-record-407m-loss-as-labour-dispute-drags-on PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify…
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News Read: OPINION: Why are we so separated?
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3:55OPINION: Cities in the Lower Mainland are a mess. Why not try and consolidate a few of them? Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/opinion-why-are-we-so-separated PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: h…
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Co-host Adaku Utah talks with Rima Meroueh of the National Network for Arab American Communities about resisting surveillance, healing divisions, and building power through solidarity and connection across differences.By Deepa Iyer
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News Read: Mayor Ken Sim accused of breaching City's conduct code
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2:32Mayor Ken Sim is facing intense criticism following a year-long investigation that revealed potential breaches of conduct by him and his ABC party. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/mayor-ken-sim-accused-of-breaching-citys-conduct-code PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://…
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Spitballin' 171 Raja Jackson Fighting, Michael Bay Movies, Reggie Reviews
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52:35We cover fighting and Raja Jackson attacking that wrestler, Michael Bay Movies, and Reggie Reviews Eyes of Wakanda and Fantastic Four.
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I Must Belong Here with Supinder Wraich (February 2024)
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39:34Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below https://hyphenly.beehiiv.com In this special re-release of Immigrantly, host Saadia Khan revisits her January 2024 conversation wi…
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News Read: Feds invest over a billion into lumber sector as American tariffs loom
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3:10The federal government recently announced more than a billion dollars to support the softwood lumber sector. What does this mean for BC, the primary supplier? Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/feds-invest-over-a-billion-into-lumber-sector-as-american-tariffs-loom PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.c…
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News Read: Festival shutdown in Vancouver tied to questions of government funding
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3:53Records show the African Descent Society received millions in government grants despite red flags, and officials have not explained why the money kept flowing. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/festival-shutdown-in-vancouver-tied-to-questions-of-government-funding PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.…
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News Read: BC bills Ottawa for illegal drug lab cleanup
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4:06BC’s Public Safety Minister has asked the federal government for assistance in drug lab cleanups— prompting discussion over which branch of government is responsible for the process. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-bills-ottawa-for-illegal-drug-lab-cleanup PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca …
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BC’s short-term rental restrictions have sparked debate and opposition from many who view the issue as a red herring in the housing market. Watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/hTKOxe45Mq8?si=h5WUFgEYsR2TKRVT PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi…
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News Read: BC Conservatives fundraising below expectations, disclosures show
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2:19John Rustad and the BC Conservatives came close to winning in 2024. Now, they are struggling to raise money. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-conservatives-fundraising-below-expectations-disclosures-show PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: …
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News Read: New Canadian renters survey has depressing implications
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2:32A survey from a rental marketplace site shows that one in three Canadians spend half or more of their income on rent. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/new-canadian-rent-survey-has-depressing-implications PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: htt…
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Faith, Film And the Power of Telling Muslim Stories Our Way
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54:19Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below https://hyphenly.beehiiv.com Award-winning filmmaker Nijla Mumin joins Saadia Khan for an unfiltered conversation on art, identity…
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Spitballin' 170 Downfall of Tall, Lasik, Immigration, POORdain at Home
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52:15We talk about the downfall of being tall, Lasik eye surgery, immigration, and POORdain at Home covers the waxy apple, eggplant sticks, and pupusas.
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News Read: BC government debt jumps $10.6B above budget, watchdog warns
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1:38British Columbia’s public accounts show the province’s debt grew by $10.6 billion more than budgeted last fiscal year, prompting criticism from a taxpayer advocacy group. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-government-debt-jumps-106b-above-budget-watchdog-warns PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca…
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News Read: BC debt grows, Province lacks clear plan to address it
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2:51BC’s provincial debt grew by 50 percent, further cementing concerns about the government’s newfound commitment to fiscal responsibility. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-debt-grows-province-lacks-clear-plan-to-address-it-lfrkj PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple…
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Solidarity: Racial Justice during Black August and Beyond
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38:08BMP’s Exec. Director, Janis Rosheuvel, talks with Charles Long, the Deputy Director of Fund Strategy at the Movement for Black Lives, on the importance of trusting Black leadership, the role of philanthropy, and the necessity of community and restBy Deepa Iyer
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News Read: REPORT: 16,000 jobs lost in BC last month
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3:33Amid a cost-of-living crisis, BC has lost 16,000 jobs in total — and the provincial government’s response to this is confusing to say the least. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/report-16000-jobs-lost-in-bc-last-month PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 …
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Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below https://hyphenly.beehiiv.com Launching this September from Pushkin Industries, a new investigative podcast hosted by journalist Li…
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We sit down with toymaker Bryan Fulk. He shares his experience working on the Evil Dead in New Zealand, getting into makeup, props, and toy making, his company Last Resort Toys, tariffs and trademarks.
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News Read: BC Loses Thousands to Alberta Amid Cost and Wage Strain
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3:21Cost pressures, stagnant wages, and declining services are pushing British Columbians to leave the province in record numbers, according to a new report. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-loses-thousands-to-alberta-amid-cost-and-wage-strain PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: …
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News Read: Private Nursing Agencies Cashed In While BC Hospitals Struggled
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6:26BC’s healthcare system remains under strain from chronic staffing shortages and service pressures, despite repeated government initiatives. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/private-nursing-agencies-cashed-in-while-bc-hospitals-struggled PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https:…
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News Read: Vancouver Housing Designated ‘Impossibly Unaffordable,’ Survey Shows
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1:26A recent survey ranked Vancouver as “impossibly unaffordable,” with its housing situation worse than Los Angeles, London, and New York City. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/vancouver-housing-designated-impossibly-unaffordable-survey-shows PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: htt…
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