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This is Vancouver

This is Vancouver

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Your connection to the issues and stories shaping life in Metro Vancouver. Hosted by Stephen Quinn, with new episodes every Tuesday and Wednesday, plus a Thursday dive into city politics with Justin McElroy.

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  • Why the Vancouver Canucks' push for a practice facility could face political hurdles

    Why the Vancouver Canucks' push for a practice facility could face political hurdles
    Mar 12 2026

    There are rumours that an aging community centre on Vancouver's east side could be the site of a deal between the Vancouver Canucks and the City of Vancouver for a practice facility. Justin McElroy and Patrick Johnston from The Province join Stephen Quinn to talk about how possible the plan is.
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    24 mins
  • How could Sean Orr’s lawsuit against Ken Sim play out in court?

    How could Sean Orr’s lawsuit against Ken Sim play out in court?
    Mar 11 2026

    Vancouver city councillor Sean Orr is suing Mayor Ken Sim for defamation after Sim said Orr handed out illegal drugs on Christmas Day — a claim Sim later apologized for. But how does a defamtion lawsuit work? What might it entail in this case? Defamation lawyer Daniel Coles joins us for that discussion.
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    14 mins
  • Why is longtime journalist Frances Bula running for city council?

    Why is longtime journalist Frances Bula running for city council?
    Mar 10 2026

    Longtime Vancouver journalist Frances Bula spent decades covering city hall. Now she wants to sit on council herself. Stephen Quinn speaks with Bula about why she’s making the jump into politics, and Justin McElroy breaks down what it could mean for the next municipal election.
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    28 mins
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