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This is Vancouver

CBC
Vancouver
British Columbia
Surrey
Metro Vancouver
Ken Sim
Public Safety
FIFA World Cup
Richmond
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Vancouver City Council
Extortion
Skytrain
Vancouver Police Department
Canada
Downtown Eastside
Artificial Intelligence
BC Ferries
Budget Cuts
Climate Change
New Westminster

Your connection to the issues and stories shaping life in Metro Vancouver. Hosted by Stephen Quinn, with new episodes every Tuesday and Wednesday, plus a Thursday dive into city politics with Justin McElroy.

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There's a lot of people running to be Vancouver's next Mayor. In this episode of This Is Vancouver, Stephen Quinn hears from five people looking to unseat incumbent candidate Ken Sim, and make their mark on the City of Vancouver.

ABC Vancouver's mayoral candidate Ken Sim wants another crack at the Mayor's chair. He was first elected in 2022, alongside seven of his ABC colleagues. What has he accomplished in his term as Mayor? What's his plan for the city moving forward?

Afte... more

Across Metro Vancouver, candidates are pitching competing solutions to the issues that are top of mind for voters. Especially the soaring cost of living and rising public safety concerns.

We break down where the parties stand and what's actually at ... more

Coquitlam will elect a new mayor for the first time since 2008. That's because long-time Mayor Richard Stewart is not running for re-election. The CBC's Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy spoke with three candidates for Mayor.

Craig Hodge has been a C... more

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Recent Guests

Mei Kang
Founder of Happy May Education Centre; candidate for mayor of Richmond
Action Richmond (independent)
Episode: Who is going to be the next Mayor of Richmond? (Part 2)
Dickens Cheung
Co-founder of Unbutton Health; running for mayor of Richmond
We Are Richmond
Episode: Who is going to be the next Mayor of Richmond? (Part 2)
Kim Spencer
Author of Here for a Good Time and Weird Rules to Follow; University of Victoria Indigenous Storyteller in Residence
University of Victoria
Episode: What role does storytelling play in inspiring Indigenous youth?
Karen Larson
CBC News reporter covering Vancouver politics
CBC News
Episode: Is Ken Sim's new campaign ad a political gamble?
David Graywall
ABC City Council candidate, former advisor to Ken Sim
ABC Vancouver
Episode: Is Ken Sim's new campaign ad a political gamble?
Jon Hernandez
CBC News reporter based in Vancouver
CBC News
Episode: What has the investigation into the 2024 Parkland Refinery chemical leak found so far?
Terry Dove
Burnaby resident near the Parkland Refinery
Local resident
Episode: What has the investigation into the 2024 Parkland Refinery chemical leak found so far?
George Harvie
Incumbent mayor of Delta, running with Achieving for Delta slate
Achieving for Delta
Episode: Who will be the next Mayor of Delta?
Dylan Kruger
Two-term city councillor, running with One Delta Party
One Delta Party
Episode: Who will be the next Mayor of Delta?

Hosts

Justin McElroy
Co-host contributing analysis and interview support
Jason D'Souza
Host of This is Vancouver, in for Stephen Quinn; conducts interviews
Stephen Quinn
Host/Anchor

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • Great Source For Van News

    Love the show. The short format is perfect for the subject matter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cactusman£
    Canada6 months ago
  • Great pod, need more questions of Jason

    Love the show especially the local politics focus. I want to say I love the Jason Proctor stories too, but they are rather complicated and the listener would greatly benefit from Stephen chiming in with questions and the odd mini-explanation. The VPD one in particular had me lost pretty quickly

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Thisnut
    Canada7 months ago
  • Great focus on Vancouver

    I love the focus on Vancouver issues in a short interview style. Stephen Quinn is excellent: insightful and compassionate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nfland
    Canadaa year ago
  • Not catching my attention

    I really want to love this podcast but despite listening to multiple episodes, I am having a hard time engaging with it. Not sure, if it’s the host, interviewees or the subject, it’s very blah to me. Average at best

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    UKfanUSA
    United States2 years ago
  • Great short snippets of interviews

    Listening to this podcast every day keeps me informed on what’s going on in Vancouver . It’s short, to the point, and Stephen Quinn is a great host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew Eisenberg
    Canada2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the tight, local focus on Vancouver issues and concise interview style.
Quality of guests and on-location reporting are generally highlighted, though a few find some episodes less engaging.
Some listeners want deeper engagement or more questions from the host Jason Proctor-style format.
The short-form format is praised for keeping listeners informed without overload.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What is in ABC Vancouver's election platform?
Q: Dan, what did you overall think of this, compared to everything else you've covered?
There were no huge surprises in the platform today; more detail is coming later, but the start signals a consistent emphasis on affordability and public safety, with a tough-on-crime framing and plans to release more specifics soon.
What has the investigation into the 2024 Parkland Refinery chemical leak found so far?
Q: So just take us back to 2024 and what actually happened, what people woke up to in the morning.
The host reviews the January 2024 incident: a gassy chemical smell and smoky haze near the Parkland Refinery, with equipment failures and a delayed public advisory, setting the stage for an ongoing investigation.
On the verge of municipal elections, could B.C. be headed for a snap provincial election too?
Q: Amelia, we have a by-election two weeks away. If a general election is called in that window, how does that affect local political strategy?
Amelia suggests by-elections become moot in the event of a snap provincial vote, which reshapes local campaigns and requires parties to reallocate resources quickly to either defend or risk losing seats.
On the verge of municipal elections, could B.C. be headed for a snap provincial election too?
Q: Amelia, given the by-election upcoming in Abbotsford Mission, how would a provincial snap election affect that race?
Amelia explains that calling a provincial election could void the by-election, complicating local representation and forcing candidates to shift focus to a broader provincial campaign if timing changes.
On the verge of municipal elections, could B.C. be headed for a snap provincial election too?
Q: Ashley, I want to start with you. What are you making of all this speculation?
Ashley notes that while politicians and lobbyists enjoy talking up a snap election, the practical implications include building campaign infrastructure, managing by-elections, and weighing policy trade-offs, with attention to why an election might be called now given current political dynamics.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This is Vancouver

What is This is Vancouver about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise, issue-driven show focused on Metro Vancouver politics and city life, delivering short, pointed conversations with politicians, campaign insiders, planners, and experts. Recent episodes cover municipal campaigns, housing policy, planning controversies like the Villages Plan, governance reforms, and the intersection of technology, safety, and urban mobility. The format often blends interviews with quick debates and on-the-ground reporting, offering timely takes on elections, policy decisions, and local events in a fast, digestible style. A standout trait is its blend of municipal governance discourse with practical impacts on neighborhoods, business, and daily life, plus a willingness to host varied voices from candidates to resear... more

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2. Dickens Cheung
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4. Karen Larson
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6. Jon Hernandez
7. Terry Dove
8. George Harvie

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