Best Steve Saretsky Podcasts (2025)

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

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6d 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 Loses Thousands to Alberta Amid Cost and Wage Strain 3:21

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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

1h 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

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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

2h ago3:03

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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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Is the US Economy Finally Rolling Over? 56:21

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Trump fires the head of the BLS after job revisions. Weak data out of the US prompts further calls for rate cuts. Tariff revenue could match corporate income taxes. Toronto pre-sale market on the brink. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn …

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

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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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Governments Pleading With Central Banks to Cut Rates 1:10:16

6d ago1:10:16

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Bank of Canada Holds rates again. Powell refuses to cut rates despite political pressures. US GDP comes in stronger than expected. Real Estate developers ask PM Carney to remove foreign buyer ban. Is Canadian media compromised by the CCP? Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourh…

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

6d ago1:47

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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

6d 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

10d 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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Another Wave of Inflation? w/ guest Pierre Poilievre 1:23:13

13d ago1:23:13

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Big fiscal deficits, trade wars, immigration, and monetary debasement with guest Pierre Poilievre. We discuss the outlook for Canadian energy, taxes, and Tiff Macklem. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more! Check out Saily at https://ww…

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

16d 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

17d ago2:01

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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…

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News Read: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim Spends Big on Transport, Food, and Office Supplies, City Docs Reveal 1:59

21d ago1:59

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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has reported record-high mayoral expenses during his time in office, undermining his claims of fiscal responsibility. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/vancouver-mayor-ken-sim-spends-big-on-transport-food-and-office-supplies-city-docs-reveal PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront…

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Inflation Derails Further Rate Cuts from the Bank of Canada 1:07:08

20d ago1:07:08

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Inflation trending higher. Bank of Canada on the sidelines. Bitcoin and Gold surge higher amidst fiat debasement. Sovereign debt markets in distress. House prices leak lower in June. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to learn more!…

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Immigration Curbs Pushing Rents Lower Across the Country 1:15:56

28d ago1:15:56

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Canada's housing agency flags falling rents, scales back construction financing. Ontario sheds 10,000 college jobs as immigration curbs bite. Carney seeks $25B in cuts, and fewer government jobs. Markets are pricing in more growth and inflation, bond yields tick higher. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdin…

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News Read: BC Govt Reverses Course on Supportive Housing Safety 1:46

29d ago1:46

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BC Housing Minister Ravi Khalon said in a press statement that the government will take action to protect supportive housing tenants from violent threats. Earlier this year, he said that these supportive housing buildings were safe. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-govt-reverses-course-on-supportive-housing-safety POD…

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News Read: Canada Spent $20M on Tanzanian Schools, but Where Did the Money Go? 12:11

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The Canadian government gave $20M to build colleges in Tanzania, but the cost for the projects seem excessively high, raising concerns of graft. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canada-spent-20m-on-tanzanian-schools-but-where-did-themoneygo PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: ht…

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News Read: BC Farmers Suffer Largest Net Loss in Entire Country 3:50

1M ago3:50

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BC Farmers lost a staggering $457 million in 2024. What does this mean for the future of BC agriculture? Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-farmers-suffer-largest-net-loss-in-entire-country 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 Group Calls to Cut Faith Funding, Rethink Public Spending 2:46

1M ago2:46

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A humanist group wants BC to stop subsidizing faith institutions and redirect funds to secular programs. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-group-calls-to-cut-faith-funding-rethink-public-spending PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://s…

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The Fiscal Bazooka is Coming 1:11:30

1M ago1:11:30

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The big beautiful bill passes, ensuring the next wave of fiscal stimulus. Financial markets are betting on a much looser interest rate policy. Will governments impose financial repression? The federal government drops the digital services tax. Germany pivots to natural gas. US jobs data comes in stronger. Start an investment portfolio that's built …

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News Read: Richmond Mayor Received Over 300k in Compensation, Docs Reveal 2:15

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Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie received more than $300,000 in compensation — a high amount compared to other public servants in the Lower Mainland. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/richmond-mayor-received-over-300k-in-compensation-docs-reveal PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: h…

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News Read: The NDP’s Plan to Woo American Healthcare Workers 2:22

1M ago2:22

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The BC government has begun moving towards a plan to take advantage of American “brain drain”— but the public details are vague and sparse. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/the-ndps-plan-to-woo-american-healthcare-workers PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Hhc…

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News Read: FIFA World Cup to Cost BC Taxpayers At Least $532M, Govt Says 1:53

1M ago1:53

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The BC government estimates that hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver will cost BC taxpayers at least $532 million, a 10 percent increase from last year’s estimate. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/fifa-world-cup-to-cost-bc-taxpayers-at-least-532m-govt-says PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfron…

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Canada’s Energy Crossroads: A Deep Dive with Heather Exner-Pirot 1:02:28

1M ago1:02:28

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Can Ottawa unleash Canada's energy sector? NATO and the race for rare earth metals. Bill C-5 and what it means for new energy projects. The Loonie Hour sits down with energy expert Heather Exner-Pirot to discuss the inflection point for the future of Canada's Natural Resources. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhoo…

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A Different Approach to BC's Transportation with BC MLA Harman Bhangu 59:30

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On this episode of the Coastal Front podcast, we are joined by Langley-Abbotsford MLA Harman Bhangu, who discussed issues British Columbia faces, such as Bill 15, transportation, infrastructure, and cost accountability. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/AYEO2B-XgZo?si=wjDYpZEbZza8qXtP PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastal…

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News Read: BC NDP’s Proposed $419M Wage Hike Faces Blowback 2:31

1M ago2:31

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The BC NDP government has proposed a new wage increase deal for unionized employees, but this has sparked criticism— even from the unions themselves. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-ndps-proposed-419m-wage-hike-faces-blowback PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple…

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News Read: BC Short-Term Rental Restrictions Face Fierce Opposition 5:09

2M ago5:09

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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. Read the full article here: htthttps://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-short-term-rental-restrictions-face-fierce-opposition-6prkep PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: htt…

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Canada's Population Growth Falls to Zero 1:08:02

2M ago1:08:02

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Canada just reported the third lowest quarter for population growth since the 1950s. Rents falling as rental housing construction remains elevated. National housing sales pickup in May. Elbows down, BC Ferries sell out to China. Gas cars are poised to get more expensive in Canada. Too late Powell, Fed holds rates. Start an investment portfolio that…

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News Read: Bill 14: Solar Power is Amping Up in BC 2:06

2M ago2:06

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Canada’s largest solar farm is planned for BC, backed by the provincial government through Bill 14. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bill-14-solar-power-is-amping-up-in-bc PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Po…

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News Read: Canada Sent Over $1 Billion in Arms to Saudi Arabia in 2024 Despite Human Rights Abuses 5:04

2M ago5:04

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Canada sent over $1 billion in military goods to Saudi Arabia in 2024 — despite executions, repression, and a rights record that runs counter to Ottawa’s own stated foreign policy values. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canada-sent-over-1-billion-in-arms-to-saudi-arabia-in-2024-despite-human-rights-abuses PODCAST INFO: …

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News Read: Unemployment Across Canada at a Staggering High 5:34

2M ago5:34

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A recent survey by Statistics Canada paints a bleak picture of Canadian job prospects, with youth in British Columbia facing particularly tough challenges. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/unemployment-across-canada-at-a-staggering-high PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https:…

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News Read: Kamloops Municipal Dysfunction Draws Provincial Government’s Ire 3:18

2M ago3:18

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Just weeks after the BC legislature passed Bill 15 — a controversial law allowing the province to override local governments — Kamloops is offering a case study in municipal dysfunction. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/kamloops-municipal-dysfunction-draws-provincial-governments-ire PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https…

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The Canadian Housing Bust- w/ Ben Rabidoux | Loonie Hour Road Trip Episode 192 1:20:30

2M ago1:20:30

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Is Canada’s red-hot real-estate machine finally seizing up? In this road-trip edition of The Loonie Hour (Ep. 192) we roll with housing analyst Ben Rabidoux to unpack a $900 million mortgage-fraud scandal, the cracks spreading through Canada’s economy and property market, and what higher rates, shrinking household cash-flow, and souring constructio…

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News Read: After the Breakup: MLAs Behind BC Conservative Rift Launch New Party 2:48

2M ago2:48

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Two MLAs who split from the BC Conservatives have launched One BC — a new party that vows to dismantle what they call the “reconciliation industry.” Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/after-the-breakup-mlas-behind-bc-conservative-rift-launch-new-party PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Pod…

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News Read: BC Ferries Chooses Chinese Firm to Build New Ships 2:33

2M ago2:33

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BC Ferries announced that it gave contracts to build four new ships to a Chinese firm, sparking debate about security and the commitment to “Buy Canadian.” Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-ferries-chooses-chinese-firm-to-build-new-ships PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: htt…

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News Read: Arbutus Housing Proposal Folds After Community Backlash 5:27

2M ago5:27

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The provincial government has withheld information about a Kitsilano housing proposal, according to exclusive information obtained by Coastal Front. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/arbutus-housing-proposal-folds-after-community-backlash PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https…

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Bank of Canada Puts Rate Cuts on Hold 1:19:04

2M ago1:19:04

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The Bank of Canada holds rates again, markets price out further cuts. Home sales tank in Vancouver, inventory surges in the GTA for the month of May. Bond Market concerns deepen. Hang out with The Loonie Hour crew in Toronto on June 09! Grab your tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loonie-hour-toronto-june-09-tickets-1388615449189?aff=oddtdtcreato…

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News Read: BC Government Announces Delays in SkyTrain Expansion 2:00

2M ago2:00

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The Millennium Line extension is now set for completion in 2027, two years later than initially planned—a delay likely to frustrate commuters and concern taxpayers. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-government-announces-delays-in-skytrain-expansion PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Po…

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News Read: BC Commits $775M to Housing While Vancouver Condos Sit Empty 2:29

2M ago2:29

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During a severe housing crisis being felt across Canada, Metro Vancouver has more than 2,000 empty condos, collectively, with the number expected to rise to 3,500 by the end of 2025. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-commits-775m-to-housing-while-vancouver-condos-sit-empty PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.c…

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News Read: From Taipei to Phnom Penh: BC and Canada’s Costly Trade Missions Lack Clarity 8:30

2M ago8:30

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As BC and Ottawa launch new trade missions in Asia, questions persist about costs, accountability, and what—if anything—Canadians are getting in return. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/from-taipei-to-phnom-penh-bc-and-canadas-costly-trade-missions-lack-clarity PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca…

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We Have a Crisis in the Toronto Condo Market 1:05:19

2M ago1:05:19

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Pre-sale condos slump to levels last seen in the 1990's. Job losses pick up momentum. Bank earnings suggest more credit losses expected. Will the Bank of Canada cut rates next week? Trump tariffs head to court. The Japanese government vows to contain bond gitters. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Vi…

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News Read: Taxpayers Fund Billions in Film Subsidies — But BC Keeps the Details Scattered 6:21

2M ago6:21

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As Trump targets foreign films, British Columbia’s billion-dollar subsidies face scrutiny—not for their size, but for how little the public can see. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/taxpayers-fund-billions-in-film-subsidies-but-bc-keeps-the-details-scattered PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 …

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News Read: The Chaotic Development of the Massey Tunnel 3:52

2M ago3:52

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Construction of the Massey Tunnel project will begin next year, although an earlier project with greater lane capacity could have been completed by 2022. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/the-chaotic-development-of-the-massey-tunnel PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://app…

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News Read: Vancouver Plans $1M Taxpayer-Funded Sign for Downtown Waterfront 1:26

3M ago1:26

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Vancouver city staff are recommending up to $1 million in public and partner funds for a permanent VANCOUVER sign near Canada Place, with installation planned ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/vancouver-plans-1m-taxpayer-funded-sign-for-downtown-waterfront PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: http…

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Governments Have Lost Control of the Bond Market 1:11:06

3M ago1:11:06

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Core inflation jumps in Canada, potentially delaying rate cuts. Bond vigilantes take control of the bond market. Canada Pension Plan pulls the plug on Net Zero. Australia aims to tax unrealized capital gains. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/looniehour to …

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News Read: Canada Post to Undergo Second Strike in Six Months 3:48

3M ago3:48

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Canada Post services could be disrupted again, with another postal strike set to occur six months after the last one was resolved. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canada-post-to-undergo-second-strike-in-six-months PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 S…

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News Read: Canada’s Aid to Mali: A Deeper Look 5:04

3M ago5:04

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An analysis and review of Canada’s aid sent to an agricultural project in the country of Mali. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canadas-aid-to-mali-a-deeper-look PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast site…

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Job Layoffs Mounting in the Real Estate Sector 1:12:27

3M ago1:12:27

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Carney's cabinet ministers spark controversy. Honda delays its $15B EV project in Canada, humiliating policy makers. Inflation falls, and bond yields are back on the rise. Western democracies close the door on immigration. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings. Visit https://www.neighbourhoodholdings.com/…