This is Vancouver
CBCYour 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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 341 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||
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Mayors and councillors across the Lower Mainland were sworn in this week. Some city councils are already getting to work on some big issues. So what do we know about that work? What does it mean for you? Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy break it all ... more
The B.C. Conservatives want to scrap NDP legislation that requires cities to allow more small-scale, multi-unit housing. Many mayors are feeling relieved, but is this good news for prospective buyers? Stephen Quinn explores this topic in this episode... more
The B.C. Conservatives want to replace the Massey Tunnel with a big bridge. But with initial construction already underway on a replacement tunnel, is changing gears now the best action for frustrated commuters? Stephen Quinn explores this topic in t... more
From a former city morgue to a historic theatre and a legion, Vancouver has no shortage of ghost stories. Amy Bell and Laurence Watt visit three supposedly haunted locations to uncover their history and find out what makes them so mysterious.
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- A delightful dose of local news
This is a wonderful way to keep in touch with your local Vancouver community. Stephen and Justin are excellent hosts - always digging deeper while remaining professional. I enjoy their banter as well.
Apple Podcasts5blaze.aeneas
Canada20 days ago - Great Source For Van News
Love the show. The short format is perfect for the subject matter.
Apple Podcasts5Cactusman£Canada7 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 Podcasts4ThisnutCanada8 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 Podcasts5NflandCanadaa 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 Podcasts3UKfanUSA
United States2 years ago
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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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Recent guests on This is Vancouver include:
1. Amy Bell
2. Laurence Watt
3. David Suzuki
4. Justin McElroy
5. Kevin Quinn
6. Jason Proctor
7. Pete Fry
8. Mike Klassen
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