Hotel Pacifico

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Geoff and Mike welcome Press Gallery legend, Dean and institution Keith Baldrey to chew over the remarkable events in BC politics, from KLF to LODO to NDP DOA. They discuss the circumstances of the snap call, key moments and transition, including some of the Conservatives to watch....

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and the National Police Federation . Geoff and Mike reconvene post-election to discuss their feelings. First, a cameo from a special guest to report results of the ‘other’ election. Then the hosts dive into the detailed results, the key campaign moments and turning points, and some...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , CUPE BC , and the National Police Federation . Mike and Geoff review it all - new poll results, how we got here, the key campaign themes, the ridings to watch. The reality is … we’ll know for sure Saturday night. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering t...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and the National Police Federation . Geoff and Mike do the trifecta of Alberta referendum results, BC local election results, and the penultimate review of the BC election. Geoff acknowledges his hot dog deficit on the Alberta question, before the duo move on to BC local election r...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and CUPE BC . Geoff studiously observed the TV Leaders’ debate this week while Mike was at the Bruno Mars concert, so Geoff even-handedly explained what happened. Mike didn’t come empty-handed as he revealed the latest poll results from Pollara Strategic Insights. The duo discussed...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and the National Police Federation . Mike & Geoff surface from their respective Thanksgiving food comas to dish out the latest on the BC election and local government elections.  The duo review the emerging news that Premier Eby was a recipient of $10/day daycare and also disse...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and CUPE BC . Mike & Geoff release exclusive Pollara Strategic Insights topline results on the BC election.  Heading into Turkey Time, Geoff argues the NDP had a great week on campaign trail keeping the Conservatives on the defensive, while Mike wonders what the voters think ab...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and the National Police Federation . Geoff and Mike review the final candidate standings and remark up on the Green surge in the final 48 hours, bringing their ranks up to 73 candidates and a chair in the TV debate. The NDP, however, peaced out by failing to register a candidate in...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and CUPE BC . Geoff finds himself in Victoria and Mike finds himself in Calgary as they review the week that was on the campaign trail. Gas tax and groceries promises and reaction to the oil pipeline announcement are on the menu. Mike and Geoff burrow into the candidate lists and w...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and the  National Police Federation . Mike and Geoff frantically attempt to dissect news from the campaign trail, the LNG Canada final investment decision, and the fast forming candidate slates. On the local scene, they discuss the state of the race in Vancouver then head to the no...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from FortisBC , National Police Federation , and CUPE BC .  Mike and Geoff discuss the early days of the BC election including the NDP’s uneven launch, 🔥 fighting Lorne Doerkson, and the opportunities for leaders Elenore Sturko and Emily Lowan. The duo review some of the new candidates and poll results then move on to local election dyna...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Snap! Mike & Geoff navigate through the crackling changes in the BC political landscape that took place in the preceding 72 hours: the migration of MLAs to CentreBC, the resignation of KLF, the rise of Lorne Doerkson as BC Conservative leader, the return of (most) CentreBC MLAs...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from FortisBC , National Police Federation , and CUPE BC .  Mike & Geoff attempt to recap the fast-moving events that appear to signal a snap BC election to be called within days.  They discuss the political calculation, the Conservative Chaos (to the power of 10), Premier Eby’s speech to the UBCM and what he promised, and the impact...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Mike and Geoff welcome former BC Attorney-General and Finance Minister Mike de Jong for another visit to Hotel Pacifico.  De Jong tackles this week’s Quarterly Report that shows rising red ink and explains why he signed a letter, along with 10 other BC Attorneys-General in support...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from FortisBC , National Police Federation , and CUPE BC .  Hotel Pacifico’s Local Combat. Episode 1 of 5. Mike, Geoff, and longtime friend of the pod Richard Zussman break down the races to watch in BC’s local communities.  On October 17th, British Columbians will elect mayors, councillors, and area directors for new four-year terms.  Ep...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Geoff and Mike welcome the City of Victoria’s Chief Constable Fiona Wilson to discuss policing the streets, the need for treatment, and the experience with decriminalizing drugs. In the Strategy Suite , Geoff and Mike reveal a new short pod series on local elections starting soon....

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Fresh off their recent Emergency Pod, Geoff and Mike review the latest on which MLAs have exited the KLF train.  As of the time of the recording (August 31st), seven MLAs have left the BC Conservative caucus in the past few weeks, with more expected to leave in September. Geoff and...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Mike & Geoff rush to their screens to record an Emergency Podcast on the BC Conservative chaos unfolding this week: 5 MLAs leaving caucus, a bumpy byelection announcement, leaked audio and a senior staff firing, and a 'Triple O Summit' of political operatives seeking...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Former UK Conservative MP and newly minted Vancouver resident Andrew Percy returns to Hotel Pacifico. Mike, Geoff and Andrew discuss the 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 trade dispute with Andrew bringing a UK / Euro perspective and relating the Brexit debate to the current trade war. Andrew also notes the p...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Newly independent, Kamloops-Centre MLA Peter Milobar joins Geoff and Mike to discuss his decision to leave the BC Conservative caucus.  Milobar discusses his decision, the tumultuous path he’s travelled since 2017 when he was first elected - having served under 8 leaders - and what...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Geoff and Mike welcome Howard White , owner of Harbour Publishing, BC’s most prolific publisher.  White discusses the appetite of British Columbians for regional stories and the array of titles Harbour has published over the years. Geoff raises the question about which BC political...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Mike and Geoff welcome Kim Haakstad , CEO of the Council of Forest Industries, to discuss the struggling forest industry, the top 3 actions that would bring relief, and the impact of fire season.  In the Strategy Suite , the hosts discuss a clipping of the week on ranching, the sta...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Mike & Geoff welcome the inimitable Terry Glavin for a BC Day interview.  Terry is a National Post writer,  author of  ‘The Real Story’ substack, and an award-winning author with a lifetime of accomplishment. His early books - A Death Feast in Dimlahamid and Nemiah: the Unconqu...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Geoff and Mike welcome Thomas Seal , Bloomberg’s Vancouver bureau chief , to Hotel Pacifico.  Thomas discusses the stories he’s been covering on the west coast and what’s gaining the attention of Bloomberg readers, including industries on the rise and industries under stress.  They...

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Mike is home alone at the Hotel this week and has hired temps to come in to keep the discussing going.  He’s joined by Sitka Media’s Jarryd Jäger , formerly of the Western Standard.  Jäger discusses the vision for the fledgling news service and where it fits between the echo chambe...