• Is defunding the renter office hurting tenants?
    Jun 5 2025

    Vancouver City Council has rejected a motion to revive the city's renter office — a service once dedicated to helping tenants navigate their rights. Councillor Lucy Maloney explains why she pushed to bring it back and what’s at stake for renters now.

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    9 mins
  • What impact will more police resources have on combatting street crime?
    Jun 3 2025

    The province announced a new initiative that will help fund more resources for police around B.C. to tackle street crime and disorder. Guest host Lyndsay Duncombe speaks to Landon Hoyt, the executive director of Hastings Crossing Business Improvement Association which covers the Downtown Eastside. He says this is only part of the solution.


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    9 mins
  • How Indigenous entrepreneurs are shaping the future of tech at Web Summit
    May 29 2025

    As Vancouver hosts the Web Summit, Indigenous leaders are pushing the boundaries of innovation. Stephen Quinn speaks with three changemakers bringing Indigenous wisdom into the world of AI, infrastructure, and startups.


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    15 mins
  • How many governments does Metro Vancouver need?
    May 27 2025

    Metro Vancouver’s regional government is facing growing scrutiny after a $3.86 billion wastewater project went off the rails. So what would it take to make the system work better? Stephen Quinn speaks with Metro Board Chair Mike Hurley and former B.C. Premier Mike Harcourt about the calls for change.

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    17 mins
  • Who is Steve Rai, and what will he bring to the VPD?
    May 23 2025

    Vancouver has a new top cop. Chief Constable Steve Rai steps into the role with decades of experience — and big challenges ahead. Sergeant Steve Addison of the VPD joins Stephen Quinn to talk about what’s next for the city’s police force.

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    11 mins
  • Why are school districts across Metro Vancouver so broke?
    May 22 2025

    It's the time of year that school districts are approving their budgets for next year. But many are seeing a shortfall. Story producer Caroline Chan spoke with stakeholders about why that is.

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    12 mins
  • How hard is it to compete on the popular game show Jeopardy?
    May 21 2025

    UBC graduate Brendan Liaw talks to Stephen Quinn about competing on Jeopardy and what it meant to him.

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    8 mins
  • Does Vancouver need a permanent city sign for tourists?
    May 20 2025

    Vancouver city councillor Peter Meiszner put forward a motion to put up a permanent sign at Canada Place that bore the city's name. City of Vancouver staff released a report detailing the costs to install and maintain, which adds up to more than $300,000 and $50,000 per year to maintain. Along with contributions from private partners, the overall cost of the sign is between $550,000 to $1 million.

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    7 mins