This is VANCOLOUR
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This is Vancouver’s bona fide culture and politics podcast. Hosted by Mo Amir, parse through the relevant issues with the city’s most colourful personalities. With its heart on its sleeve and caution thrown to the wind, this is a podcast that is provocative, informative, and sometimes emotional. This is VANCOLOUR
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Dec 22, 2023 • 11min
Tamara Taggart and Kyla Lee: B.C.'s Naughty & Nice Lists
Tamara Taggart is a B.C. broadcasting legend and the President of Down Syndrome BC.Kyla Lee is a high-profile criminal defense lawyer representing Acumen Law, who wrote her first children's book "Sit Still Jackson" this year.
Dec 22, 2023 • 2min
Please donate to your local food bank
"Please donate to your local food bank"A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News
Dec 15, 2023 • 18min
#218 - Pamela Martin
Pamela Martin is an iconic B.C. broadcaster who began her news media career at CHEK.Over the course of her incredible, multi-award-winning career, she was the first female news reporter on CKNW News Radio. She also enjoyed a legendary run as a news anchor for CTV British Columbia alongside her co-host Bill Good.
Dec 15, 2023 • 3min
BC United and the BC Conservatives are the same party
"BC United and the BC Conservatives are the same party"MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News
Dec 11, 2023 • 8min
Nico Slobinsky: Comparisons to atrocities are hurtful and harmful
Nico Slobinsky is the Vice President of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA).
Dec 8, 2023 • 47min
#217 - Sonia Furstenau (BC Greens)
Sonia Furstenau is the leader of the BC Green Party.
Dec 8, 2023 • 3min
Landlord Pierre Poilievre won't reduce your rent
"Landlord Pierre Poilievre won't reduce your rent"A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News
Dec 1, 2023 • 22min
#216 - Alanna Kelly / Tyler Funk / Ivan Decker
It's a "dangerous" episode!Alanna Kelly (Journalist, Glacier Media) discusses the dangers of British Columbia.Tyler Funk (Film Director, "Anything for Fame") discusses the dangers of internet fame.Ivan Decker (Juno Award Winning Comedian, Netflix's "Comedians of the World") discusses the dangers of fatherhood.
Nov 20, 2023 • 9min
Jen St Denis: Did Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim gaslight the public on the Hastings Street decampment?
Jen St. Denis is a Vancouver-based journalist for The Tyee, covering housing and city issues with a focus on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Nov 19, 2023 • 4min
Kyla's Court with Kyla Lee: Are magic mushrooms legal in Vancouver?
Kyla Lee is a high-profile criminal defense lawyer representing Acumen Law.She is also the author of the children's book "Sit Still Jackson".
