This is Vancouver

We speak with Omari Newton, head of the acting department at Vancouver Film School, about films and television shows now being set - not just shot - in Vancouver. We also speak with Petunia from the Vancouver band Petunia and the Vipers about their new album.

Balancing work, family, and caregiving is hard enough — but add the chaos of the holidays, and it’s a whole new challenge. Stephen Quinn talks with three Lower Mainland caregivers juggling kids, aging parents, and everything in between. They share their struggles, joys, and tips for surviving at this time of year. 

Former Vancouver Whitecaps commentator Peter Schaad talks to Stephen Quinn about the future of the team after ownership announced the Whitecaps are up for sale.

A CBC investigation has uncovered growing concerns about the role of online 'bots' in escalating tensions between Sikhs and Hindus in Canada. We get some local reaction to this story from Satwinder Bains, the director of the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley. 

After a devastating landslide swept through Lions Bay, the community is grappling with loss and recovery. Gloria Macarenko looks at why B.C. is so vulnerable to these natural disasters — and how communities can better prepare.

The former Dunsmuir Hotel in downtown Vancouver has stood for 115 years, but now it’s at risk of collapse. Gloira Macarenko speaks with local civic historian John Atkin to uncover the building’s history, its significance, and what could come next for the site.

With new tax incentives announced for B.C.'s film and TV industry, is Vancouver ready to reclaim its spotlight? From international competition to streaming cutbacks, we explore whether these changes are enough to revive the industry—and what more needs to happen.

The White Rock Players' Club are celebrating 80 years this season.Their version of Cinderella runs now through December 29th. And the Deep Cove Stage Society is marking 50 years of performances.Their panto this year is also Cinderella, they are already sold out.

Vancouver’s mayor wants the city to embrace bitcoin to attract tech and diversify the city's revenue streams. But is the idea practical? What would it even entail? Stephen Quinn dives into those questions with UBC blockchain expert Victoria Lemieux, digital strategist Jesse McKee and OneCity executive director Giovanna Orecchio.

Lisa Christiansen gets some help from Liam Watson, Associate Professor of Mathematics at UBC who studies knot theory to untangle her Christmas lights.