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Jan 13, 2025 • 14min
Would Christy Clark have a chance of winning if she enters the Liberals' leadership contest?
Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark told CBC Radio's The House that she is "seriously thinking about" running to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. For more on Clark's chances of becoming Canada's next Prime Minister, we speak with Kareem Allam, political strategist and formerly a campaign manager in provincial politics for the B.C. Liberals.

Jan 10, 2025 • 17min
Could the Conservatives overturn the Surrey-Guildford election results?
The B.C. Conservatives are challenging the results of the Surrey-Guildford riding, where they narrowly lost by just 22 votes. Leader John Rustad joins Stephen Quinn to discuss allegations of election irregularities and their petition to the Supreme Court.

Jan 9, 2025 • 12min
What’s Next for Vancouver’s Last Expo Lands?
The proposed redevelopment of Northeast False Creek could transform a sea of parking lots into a new neighbourhood with skyscrapers and thousands of homes. But what does this mean for the city’s history and its communities? Stephen Quinn speaks with Djaka Blais of the Hogan's Alley Society and Landon Hoyt of the Hastings Crossing BIA to explore the stakes, tensions, and hopes surrounding this ambitious project.

Jan 8, 2025 • 9min
What’s next for Vancouver’s False Creek?
Big plans are in the works for one of Vancouver’s most debated areas. Concord Pacific has unveiled a plan for Northeast False Creek, proposing 5,000 new homes, 12 towers, and the dismantling of the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts. But what does this mean for housing affordability, public spaces, and the future of our city? Stephen Quinn talks with Concord Pacific’s Peter Webb to find out how this project could reshape the city.

Jan 7, 2025 • 7min
Can Running Be Fun If You Go Slow?
Running doesn’t have to be fast or intimidating. Host Stephen Quinn chats with Sydney Hara, founder of Vancouver’s Slow Girls Run Club, about how her group is redefining the joy of running — at your own pace.

Jan 6, 2025 • 8min
What does Vancouver’s new women’s shelter mean for the Downtown Eastside?
A new temporary overnight women’s shelter has opened in the Downtown Eastside, offering support in one of Vancouver’s most vulnerable communities. Host Stephen Quinn speaks with Union Gospel Mission spokesperson Sarah Chew about the services it provides and the impact it hopes to make.

Jan 3, 2025 • 11min
What's the difference between going dry for January and going sober for life?
Writer Jordan Kawchuk shares his sobriety story with Stephen Quinn, as told in one of The Globe and Mail's "Top 5 Most Read Essays of 2024."

Jan 2, 2025 • 9min
B.C. home flipping tax comes into effect with aim of discouraging speculators
B.C.'s new home flipping tax will make it more expensive for home owners to flip their properties in less than two years. Professor Tom Davidoff from UBC's Sauder School of Business speaks with Stephen with his assessment.

Dec 31, 2024 • 12min
North or south, people in B.C. jump in for polar bear swim no matter how cold
Vancouver's Lisa Pantages and Prince George's Dave Horton speak with Stephen Quinn about what makes the frozen dip each so alluring and enduring.

Dec 30, 2024 • 7min
Remembering artist and advocate Joe Average
Vancouver artist, AIDS and 2SLGBTQ+ advocate Joe Average died on Christmas Day at the age of 67. We speak with Lisa Martella, the executive director of A Loving Spoonful, a charity that Joe frequented. A Loving Spoonful provides meals for people living with HIV and AIDS.


