This is Vancouver

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s ABC party has picked the head of the Vancouver Police Union as a candidate in the upcoming city council byelection. Critics say this blurs the line between policing and politics. But how close is too close? Stephen Quinn puts that question to Mayor Sim.

The Vancouver Aquatic Centre is set for a major overhaul, but there’s a catch: the proposed redesign shrinks the pool to half its size. Now competitive swimmers are pushing back. Stephen Quinn talks to Vancouver Park Board Chair Laura Christensen to find out more. 

The Welsh legendary actor speaks with Stephen Quinn.

Burnaby city councillor Daniel Tetrault speaks with Stephen Quinn about the shortage of swim lesson spaces and how different levels of government need to step up to help fund initiatives to fix the issue.

Vancouver City Councillor Rebecca Bligh has been ousted from the ABC party, citing a clash of core values with Mayor Ken Sim. With several ABC officials leaving in recent years, is this part of a larger trend in Vancouver politics? Stephen Quinn talks to Bligh about the fallout, the future, and what this means for the city's leadership.

With the cost of living already sky-high in Vancouver, new U.S. tariffs could push prices even higher. So how might financial planning help families living paycheque to paycheque? Stephen Quinn speaks to Murray Baker from Family Services of Greater Vancouver to talk about the biggest financial challenges facing local families. 

The new plan called "Task Force Barrage" promises to tackle organized crime networks and predatory criminals in the area. Stephen Quinn speaks with two people who run business improvement associations in the area to learn what impact this new policing plan will have in the area.

Metro Vancouver is reviewing its dog management plan at Pacific Spirit Regional Park near UBC after a woman was injured while running through the park. Currently 65 per cent of the trails in the park are least-optional. But should off-leash dog access be more restricted?

New Westminster is taking steps to tackle homelessness, mental health, and addiction with a new crisis response plan. But with limited resources, how much can a city really hope to accomplish?

New housing projects are sparking debate in Richmond and Port Moody. Supporters say new developments are crucial for boosting housing supply, while critics argue they are moving too fast, raising concerns about safety and density. Stephen Quinn speaks with two guests to find out what’s at stake.