Coastal Front

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What is driving the rise of the BC Conservatives, and what does it mean for the future of British Columbia? In this episode, Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission and BC Conservative Critic for Jobs, Economic Development, Innovation & Artificial Intelligence, joins Coastal Front to discuss the state of BC politics, the provincial economy, and the growing Conservative movement. We explore party dy...

While investors benefit from rising markets, many households remain under financial pressure.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/p/as-markets-rise-many-canadians-are   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc 🔹 Full e...

A plan for "affordable" condo conversion by the federal and BC provincial governments has sparked strong backlash. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/p/federal-provincial-condo-bailout   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastal...

Federal personnel expenses are projected to rise by $10.2 billion next year. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/p/pbo-projects-10b-surge-in-federal   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc 🔹 Full episodes playlist: ht...

An ongoing strike, and another potential one, put Vancouver in a tricky spot while hosting the world's largest sporting event.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/p/strikes-and-mandates-in-metro-vancouver   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: http...

Housing, jobs, and the economy fuel a tighter race between the BC Conservatives and NDP.  Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-conservatives-capitalize-on-economic-concerns-as-ndp-support-softens   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://...

A 10 percent additional tariff has been imposed on Canada by the Trump administration. What does it mean? Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/trump-piles-on-new-tariffs-targeting-canada   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/co...

Kerry-Lynne Findlay won a heavily contested leadership race for the BC Conservative Party on Saturday night, with 51 percent of the vote. Findlay has taken the leadership position from interim leader Trevor Halford, who himself took over in December after former leader John Rustad resigned. 

While youth employment grew in most provinces, BC recorded the largest decline in the country Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-youth-employment-falls-worst-in-canada-report-says   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coas...

What does it take to build a beloved Canadian brand while staying true to family values, quality, and purpose? In this episode, Karen Flavelle and Scott McTavish of Purdys Chocolatier join us for a candid conversation about leadership, legacy, and growing one of Canada’s most iconic chocolate companies in a rapidly changing retail landscape. From navigating generational business transitions to mai...

Coastal Front’s Reid Small sat down with author and journalist Aaron Maté at Web Summit Vancouver to discuss Canada, Ukraine, Syria, media narratives, and more.   Aaron's Substack: https://www.aaronmate.net/ Watch the full interview here:  https://youtu.be/deOREtGDlyA   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spo...

What does it actually take to build a winning NHL franchise and scale a billion-dollar business?   In this rare and wide-ranging conversation, Tom Gaglardi, owner of the Dallas Stars and CEO of Northland Properties, shares his perspective on leadership, culture, business strategy, and the future of Canada.   As one of only 32 NHL owners, Gaglardi offers insight into:   How winning teams are built...

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced another $270 million in military funding for Ukraine during a summit in Armenia, bringing Canada’s total funding tied to the war to $25.8 billion. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/carney-brings-canadas-ukraine-funding-to-25b-with-new-270m-military-commitment   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Pod...

BC introduced DRIPA as a path toward reconciliation and investment certainty. Nearly seven years later, business confidence is falling, political pressure is mounting, and even supporters are questioning the government’s handling of the law. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/dripa-backlash-grows-in-bc-business-confidence-sinks   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://...

BC is handing $6.75 million to manufacturers to spur jobs and production, extending a program that directs public funds to private companies as deficits and debt rise.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-hands-out-millions-to-manufacturers-as-deficits-rise-and-debt-mounts PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co...

BC taxpayers are footing the bill for government vehicle leases nearing $1,200 a month — while key details about the cars remain undisclosed. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-taxpayers-paying-near-maximum-rates-for-executive-vehicle-leases   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://s...

British Columbia’s finances took another hit this month as S&P Global Ratings downgraded the province’s credit rating.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/multiple-credit-downgrades-deepen-concerns-over-bc-finances-as-deficits-and-debt-rise   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://...

How much do these offices actually cost, and what do British Columbians, who are footing the bill, get in return?   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bcs-global-trade-offices-cost-millions-but-key-details-remain-hidden   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other...

Nearly five years after a claim that 215 unmarked graves were identified at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School site, no human remains have been recovered and no excavation work has begun. Officials now say the search could take decades.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/kamloops-residential-school-search-could-take-decades-as-questions-over-funding-and-findi...

Moody’s downgrades BC’s credit rating as deficits grow, debt surges and fiscal management weakens — raising concerns about rising costs for taxpayers.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/moodys-downgrades-bc-credit-rating-as-deficits-pile-up-and-debt-surges   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spot...

The group behind a class-action lawsuit against BC’s COVID-19 measures will host a public town hall in Burnaby to discuss its ongoing appeal and the future of the case.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/group-challenging-bc-covid-measures-plans-burnaby-town-hall-amid-ongoing-appeal   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https...

Federal records show Ottawa still has 21 million expired pandemic PPE items in storage, costing taxpayers millions each year.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/ottawa-storing-21-million-expired-pandemic-ppe-items-costing-taxpayers-millions   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spo...

Two new analyses warn that rising taxes, fees and public debt could increase costs for businesses and households in BC, raising concerns about affordability and long-term economic growth.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/reports-raise-concerns-about-taxes-waste-fees-and-affordability-in-bc   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcas...

Proposed amendments to BC’s freedom of information law are drawing criticism from opposition MLAs and transparency advocates who say the changes could weaken transparency.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/critics-say-bc-freedom-of-information-bill-could-weaken-public-access-to-records   PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: h...