Best TransLink Podcasts (2025)

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News Read: TransLink Bus Rapid Transit expansion at impasse, despite approvals 1:56

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10d ago1:56

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TransLink’s Rapid Transit Program faces major funding hurdles as plans for nine new Bus Rapid Transit lines continue to stall. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/translink-bus-rapid-transit-expansion-at-impasse-despite-approvals PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co…

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BC's Construction Landscape with Bryan Reid 56:09

3d ago56:09

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On this episode of the Coastal Front podcast, we are joined by Kindred Construction President Bryan Reid, who discussed the BC labour supply, approvals and permitting for new projects, and bottlenecks related to BC Hydro. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/xaTOmlMoIDg?si=x1SrKJWf-jvgqb_t PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coast…

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News Read: BC pledges $12M for Indigenous language revitalization, lacks plan to measure success 3:03

3d ago3:03

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The BC government’s renewed $12-million annual pledge to Indigenous language revitalization highlights its commitment to reconciliation, but prompts scrutiny about fiscal efficiency and measurable outcomes. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-pledges-12m-for-indigenous-language-revitalization-lacks-plan-to-measure-succes…

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News Read: BCGEU strike could cost liquor stores $250M, businesses warn 2:37

4d ago2:37

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BC hospitality, liquor and cannabis groups say a strike by the BC General Employees’ Union could cost businesses more than $250 million and further strain the sector. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bcgeu-strike-could-cost-liquor-stores-250m-businesses-warn PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 …

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News Read: OPINION: Ottawa’s $12 million fix for a problem it created 3:21

7d ago3:21

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The government calls it support for “diverse journalism.” In reality, it’s another short-term fix for problems rooted in its own media law. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/opinion-ottawas-12-million-fix-for-a-problem-it-created PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.…

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News Read: BC gained 7,800 jobs, economy still sluggish, survey shows 2:00

10d ago2:00

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Despite a slight uptick in employment, BC’s stagnant labour market and fiscal uncertainty point to broader structural issues. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-gained-7800-jobs-economy-still-sluggish-survey-shows PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 S…

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News Read: BC legislature opens amid $12B deficit, strike and political turmoil 4:30

13d ago4:30

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BC’s fall legislative session opened under a $12-billion deficit, a fifth-week public-sector strike, and growing turmoil in the Conservative opposition. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-legislature-opens-amid-12b-deficit-strike-and-political-turmoil PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple …

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News Read: UVic housing project costs $178M, way above peers in Canada 2:11

18d ago2:11

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The BC government announced start of a University of Victoria student housing project. However, its bill to taxpayers is massive. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/uvic-housing-project-costs-178m-way-above-peers-in-canada PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Hhcs…

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News Read: Metro Vancouver board payouts reach tens of thousands, analysis shows 2:37

18d ago2:37

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Some of Metro Vancouver’s board members have received tens of thousands in compensation. The question is whether that is necessary given the current economic climate. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/metro-vancouver-board-payouts-reach-tens-of-thousands-analysis-shows PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalf…

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Canada’s Complicated Relationship with Saudi Arabia 4:01

18d ago4:01

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Canada and Saudi Arabia have been allies for decades, but it's time to ask, given the Kingdom’s recent actions, whether that relationship is really worth it. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/wn7bdD8F-w0?si=BUEZRorg3D7bw3TR PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: h…

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Uncovering Ballet with Chan Hon Goh 39:12

20d ago39:12

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By Andrew Johns

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News Read: BC homeless count: communities see rise despite $19B housing push 2:29

21d ago2:29

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By Andrew Johns

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News Read: Poll: 62 percent still see Canadian economy as poor, inflation fears persist 4:00

24d ago4:00

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The Canadian government’s messaging about economic resilience appears to have done little to temper anxiety about day-to-day costs. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/poll-62-percent-still-see-canadian-economy-as-poor-inflation-fears-persist PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: htt…

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News Read: US greenlights Canadian purchase of HIMARS, undercutting 'Canada First' claims 1:59

24d ago1:59

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The Canadian government has pledged to distance itself from the US, yet the recent Canada–US HIMARS deal suggests otherwise. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/us-greenlights-canadian-purchase-of-himars-undercutting-canada-first-claims PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://a…

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News Read: BC awards more funding support for local home building, despite lagging progress 1:27

1M ago1:27

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The 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 1:56

1M ago1:56

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Since 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? 7:28

1M ago7:28

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Trump’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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News Read: Elections Canada chief admits ‘unacceptable’ failures in April vote 4:40

1M ago4:40

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Canada’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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News Read: Why do ophthalmologists make so much money in BC? 5:36

1M ago5:36

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Ophthalmologists 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 3:52

1M ago3:52

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BC 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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News Read: Eby tied for second-least popular premier as approval hits new low 5:50

1M ago5:50

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BC 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 2:10

2M ago2:10

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The 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 1:55

2M ago1:55

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Despite 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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News Read: Canadian immigration on pace to exceed government target, data shows 2:12

2M ago2:12

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While 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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News Read: Canada must catch up to US on domestic manufacturing, says Robertson 1:49

2M ago1:49

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Infrastructure 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 3:59

2M ago3:59

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As 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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Are Canada's provincial trade offices worth the price tag? 3:22

2M ago3:22

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Every 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 3:57

2M ago3:57

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Canada 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? 3:55

2M ago3:55

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OPINION: 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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News Read: Mayor Ken Sim accused of breaching City's conduct code 2:32

2M ago2:32

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Mayor 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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News Read: Feds invest over a billion into lumber sector as American tariffs loom 3:10

2M ago3:10

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The 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 3:53

2M ago3:53

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Records 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 4:06

2M ago4:06

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BC’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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What's the issue with short-term rentals? 2:50

2M ago2:50

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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 2:19

2M ago2:19

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John 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 2:32

2M ago2:32

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A 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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News Read: BC government debt jumps $10.6B above budget, watchdog warns 1:38

2M ago1:38

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British 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 2:51

2M ago2:51

2:51

BC’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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News Read: REPORT: 16,000 jobs lost in BC last month 3:33

2M ago3:33

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Amid 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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News Read: BC Loses Thousands to Alberta Amid Cost and Wage Strain 3:21

3M ago3:21

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Cost 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 6:26

3M ago6:26

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BC’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 1:26

3M ago1:26

1:26

A 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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Big Bad Boo: Canada Spent $6M on Cartoons. Why Can’t We See the Details? 3:03

3M ago3:03

3:03

A Vancouver-based animation studio received more than $6 million in Canadian government funding earmarked for counter-terrorism initiatives—raising questions about transparency and oversight in federal spending. Watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/a13j_5d1Mv4?si=t-RS5emZ7qLyO9x0 PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.c…

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News Read: Why Does This City Manager Make So Much Money? 2:06

3M ago2:06

2:06

Last week, the City of Vancouver hired Donny van Dyk to be its City Manager. While van Dyk’s title may indicate that of a mid-level bureaucrat, his salary reflects a position of greater significance. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/why-does-this-city-manager-make-so-much-money PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://ww…

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Examining BC Real Estate with Steve Saretsky 1:22:22

3M ago1:22:22

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On this episode of the Coastal Front podcast, we are joined again by Vancouver realtor Steve Saretsky, who discussed the Vancouver housing situation, home affordability, and other factors affecting the real estate market today. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/0AJH-PAdN9o?si=r13pxwFCwS-OZIoL PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www…

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News Read: BC Municipalities Are Behind Housing Supply Benchmarks, Analysis Shows 1:47

3M ago1:47

1:47

An analysis of BC housing orders shows that many municipalities are behind schedule on their home building target, sparking concerns about whether they will be able to complete their benchmarks on time. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-municipalities-are-behind-housing-supply-benchmarks-analysis-shows PODCAST INFO: 🔹 …

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News Read: Feds Confirm End to Safer Supply Funding as Drug Deaths Mount 4:17

3M ago4:17

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Ottawa pulls safer supply funding as deaths rise and programs shrink in BC. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/feds-confirm-end-to-safer-supply-funding-as-drug-deaths-mount PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Pod…

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News Read: Carney’s Gov’t Touts ‘Significant’ Trade Missions—Whatever That Means 7:22

3M ago7:22

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The feds call trade missions a cornerstone. The province calls them job creators. Neither has shown the math. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/carneys-govt-touts-significant-trade-missionswhatever-that-means PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify:…

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News Read: BC Unveils Mortgage Reforms to Fight Fraud — But Critics Say It's Too Late 3:48

3M ago3:48

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The BC government has approved new rules for the province’s mortgage industry aimed at cracking down on fraud and money laundering. Still, critics argue that the measures arrive late and fall short. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-unveils-mortgage-reforms-to-fight-fraud-but-critics-say-its-too-late PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Po…

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News Read: BC Youth Struggle Finding Employment, Labour Data Shows 2:01

3M ago2:01

2:01

Statistics Canada recently released data from its monthly labour force survey and found concerning numbers for youth workers in BC. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-youth-struggle-finding-employment-labour-data-shows PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH…