This is Vancouver

We speak with the president of the Union Gospel Mission and former Vancouver City Councillor Andrea Reimer about what they would like to see.

Mayors and councillors across the Lower Mainland were sworn in this week. Some city councils are already getting to work on some big issues. So what do we know about that work? What does it mean for you? Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy break it all down.

The B.C. Conservatives want to scrap NDP legislation that requires cities to allow more small-scale, multi-unit housing. Many mayors are feeling relieved, but is this good news for prospective buyers? Stephen Quinn explores this topic in this episode of This is Vancouver.

The B.C. Conservatives want to replace the Massey Tunnel with a big bridge. But with initial construction already underway on a replacement tunnel, is changing gears now the best action for frustrated commuters? Stephen Quinn explores this topic in this episode of This is Vancouver.

From a former city morgue to a historic theatre and a legion, Vancouver has no shortage of ghost stories. Amy Bell and Laurence Watt visit three supposedly haunted locations to uncover their history and find out what makes them so mysterious.

After all these elections this month, we’ve got a new provincial government and plenty of new municipal governments — so how exactly will they get along? Justin McElroy talks about that with host Jodie Martinson

We hear from David Suzuki on his thoughts on the BC Conservative agenda and Justin McElroy looks at the numbers behind Saturday's election votes.

Both the B.C. NDP and Conservatives are promising to extend SkyTrain to Newton in Surrey. But how realistic are their plans? Host Stephen Quinn speaks with TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn and two political insiders about the promises, the politics and what comes next.

The Cowichan Nation's Aboriginal title claim has proved to be one of the most significant B-C Supreme Court decisions in recent years. At 513 trial days, spanning 10 years - it was one of the longest trials in Canadian history. With appeals from multiple parties, it is still playing out before the courts. The CBC's Jason Proctor has been looking into the latest developments. He joins Stephen Quinn...

The 2026 B.C. municipal election saw a lot of changes at city councils across Metro Vancouver, and British Columbia. Many municipalities voted against the incumbents and for 'change' candidates. What impact will this have on residents in those municipalities? In this episode of This is Vancouver, we hear from Vancouver Mayor-elect Pete Fry, as well as Councillors Mike Klassen, Sean Orr, and Counci...

The 2026 B.C. municipal election saw a lot of changes at city councils across Metro Vancouver, and British Columbia. Many municipalities voted against the incumbents and for 'change' candidates. What impact will this have on residents in those municipalities? In this episode of This is Vancouver, we hear from Vancouver Mayor-elect Pete Fry, as well as Councillors Mike Klassen, Sean Orr, and Counci...

There's a lot of people running to be Vancouver's next Mayor. In this episode of This Is Vancouver, Stephen Quinn hears from five people looking to unseat incumbent candidate Ken Sim, and make their mark on the City of Vancouver.

ABC Vancouver's mayoral candidate Ken Sim wants another crack at the Mayor's chair. He was first elected in 2022, alongside seven of his ABC colleagues. What has he accomplished in his term as Mayor? What's his plan for the city moving forward? After the interview with Ken Sim, Host Stephen Quinn is joined by the CBC's Justin McElroy to talk about the state of the Vancouver municipal race, just da...

Across Metro Vancouver, candidates are pitching competing solutions to the issues that are top of mind for voters. Especially the soaring cost of living and rising public safety concerns. We break down where the parties stand and what's actually at stake when you cast your ballot.

Coquitlam will elect a new mayor for the first time since 2008. That's because long-time Mayor Richard Stewart is not running for re-election. The CBC's Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy spoke with three candidates for Mayor. Craig Hodge has been a Coquitlam City Councillor since 2011. Before that, he was a photojournalist with the Vancouver Sun and community newspapers.  Madhavee Inamdar...

The campaign is getting heated as voters in Vancouver prepare to head to the polls. Ken Sim and ABC Vancouver have released a new attack ad targeting Green Party leader Pete Fry, but much it focuses on COPE's Sean Orr. So what is the strategy here? Justin McElroy breaks down the ad, the political tactics and the battle for Vancouver City Hall.

Election campaigns often come with big promises. In the Lower Mainland, candidates are talking about building new pools, community centres, sports fields — even a concert hall and ice arena. But how realistic are those pledges, what could they cost, and should voters expect candidates to deliver? Our municipal politics panel breaks it down.

Seven candidates are running to be Surrey’s next mayor. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy talk to five of them about the biggest issues facing B.C.’s second-largest city.

CBC's Justin McElroy spent four days travelling with B.C. NDP leader David Eby on the campaign trail. In this bonus episode, Justin takes us behind the scenes of the tour and explains why Vancouver could become increasingly important as election day approaches.

For the first time in a quarter century, the City of Richmond is going to have a new Mayor. That's because longtime Mayor Malcolm Brodie is not running for re-election. Multiple candidates are vying for the position. On this episode of This Is Vancouver, we hear from candidates Mei Kang and Dickens Cheung. We also hear from mayoral candidates for the Township of Langley. Justin McElroy interviews...

Gitxaała Nation author Kim Spencer reads from her latest book, 'Here for a Good Time', and shares how fictional narrative can give young readers a window into the truth about the ipmacts of colonialism and residential school.

The top job at Richmond City Hall is about to look very different. That's because Malcolm Brodie is not running for re-election after 25 years in the top job. Multiple candidates have stepped forward to say that they're the best person to succeed him as Mayor. On this episode of This Is Vancouver, we hear from Kash Heed, Alexa Loo and Rob Howard - all of whom want to be the next Mayor of the city...

CBC Municipal Affairs reporter Justin McElroy shares what some of Vancouver's municipal parties are doing to garner attention during a dual election period.

On a Sunday morning in January of 2024, a chemical haze blanketed much of the Lower Mainland. It was because of a chemical leak at the Parkland Refinery in Burnaby. Metro Vancouver has been investigating the incident ever since - but so far, the company has been unwilling to hand over many of the related documents. The CBC's Jon Hernandez has been looking into it. Stephen Quinn speaks with him for...

It’s municipal election season, and every Tuesday we’ll be holding a different mayoral debate from a different Metro Vancouver city. In this episode, we focus on the candidates running to be mayor of Delta. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy host a debate between current mayor George Harvie, and his challengers, Dylan Kruger, and Melissa Granum.