Civic elections across the province are still months away, but we're getting more of an idea of who will run for mayor in cities across the lower mainland.

Today Justin McElroy joins us with some updates on the upcoming races. And we hear from one of the newest candidates trying to defeat Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim: COPE's Stephanie Allen.

To be fair, we know someone who has collected a lot of data on Vancouver renters and homebuyers. And all of that information just became a white paper called “Homes of Tomorrow Survey” for Vancouver-based real estate marketing, brokerage, and advisory firm Rennie. And today we got to go real deep dive on the survey with that someone: Elaina Cowley, Rennie’s Senior Product Development Director.

Vancouver’s World Exposition on Transportation and Communication - or Expo 86 - left quite the legacy on the growing city. And now 40 years later, we take a look at that year of change and excitement. Stephen reminisces with Claude Richmond, the province's minister of Tourism during Expo '86. We hear from Canadian photographer Michael de Courcy about the 2,000 photos he took at the world's fair. And our Fraser Valley reporter looks back at the opening of the the Coquihalla Highway, also celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver and Spanish Banks in Vancouver have raised their parking fees for the summer of 2026. And now people have to pay much more for parking than then they did a few years ago.

But why are all these parking hikes happening? Could there be a backlash to bumping up beach fees? And what does it say about how we treat our access to some of the most beautiful places in Metro Vancouver?

Metro Matters columnist Justin McElroy also examines the simmering issues between Vancouver City Council and the Park Board.

Last week, after years of study and extensive public input, North Vancouver city council voted unanimously to move ahead with a 20-year plan to transform Lonsdale Avenue into a "Great Street." Sandy James is a former Vancouver city planner and the current managing director of Walk Metro Van. She talks about what makes a great street.

A major retail space in downtown Vancouver has been empty since Nordstrom closed in 2023. Now, Simons plans to move in, marking its first store in the city and its second in B.C. So what kind of retailer is Simons, and why expand into Downtown Vancouver now? Amy Bell speaks to President and CEO Bernard Leblanc about the strategy, the timing, and what shoppers can expect.

The Township of Langley is borrowing heavily to build parks, roads, and more — all at once. Mayor Eric Woodward says it will save money and improve services, whilt critics say it’s a risky bet with long-term costs. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy break down what's happening and discuss whether other municipalities will take notice.

One year after the Lapu-Lapu Day attack, Vancouver’s Filipino community is gathering to reflect, heal, and remember. Some say it’s too soon to host another event, while others see the activities as a meaningful step forward. We hear from organizers, police, and artists about grief, safety, and what comes next.