This is Vancouver

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Vancouver Park Board sends proposal for paid parking at 8 sites back to staff

Apr 16 2025 7 mins

A proposal to implement parking fees at some community centres has been sent back to staff by Vancouver's Park Board. For more on that, we're joined by the chair of the Vancouver Park Board, Laura Christensen.

Should You Have to Pay to Park at Your Local Community Centre?

Apr 16 2025 9 mins

UPDATE: Since we published this story, we've identified a factual error in our conversation, and received an update from the Park Board. Please see our April 17th podcast for the most up-to-date information.Some Vancouver community centres and parks may start charging for parking this summer. Critics say it could hurt access for seniors, families, and low-income residents. We talk

Controversial East Vancouver Development Going before City Council

Apr 15 2025 8 mins

A long-discussed plan to turn a grocery store lot into an apartment building is being put towards Vancouver City Council. Zakir Suleman, an advocate from a group that has been fighting it for years, joins to talk about what's next.

What will the federal election outcome mean for drug policy?

Apr 14 2025 11 mins

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has pledged to end expansion of supervised consumption sites and invest in treatment. But what would that mean for the Lower Mainland, where overdose deaths remain high? Stephen Quinn speaks with two experts about the politics and realities of drug policy in B.C.

How should police handle sexual misconduct?

Apr 11 2025 16 mins

A veteran Vancouver police sergeant has been demoted and suspended after admitting to sending sexualized messages to colleagues and students. CBC investigative reporter Jason Proctor explains what happened. Plus, we hear reaction from Angela Marie MacDougall of the Battered Women’s Support Services.

What Happens When Global Politics Halt School Trips Abroad?

Apr 10 2025 8 mins

The Surrey School District says it is pausing school trips to the U.S. amid safety concerns. The district says it is pausing new trips to the U.S. and cancelling any upcoming trips that are not fully paid for or planned. Shawn Gallacher ran a company that organized school trips abroad for 38 years, and explains the value these trips bring to students' education and school experienc

How Does Poetry Shape How We View the World Around Us?

Apr 09 2025 9 mins

Upstart & Crow, a creative studio and literary incubator, just announced Preeti Kaur Dhaliwal as their poet in residence for 2025. The former lawyer joins us to talk about what drew her to poetry full time.

What do Vancouver’s by-election results say about voter sentiment?

Apr 08 2025 7 mins

Two progressive candidates won Vancouver’s by-election, but Mayor Ken Sim’s ABC party still holds council’s majority. Stephen Quinn speaks with ABC councillor Lisa Dominato about what the results mean—and how the party is interpreting the message from voters.

What will two new faces bring to Vancouver City Council?

Apr 07 2025 20 mins

Vancouver has elected two new city councillors: Sean Orr with the Coalition of Progressive Electors and OneCity's Lucy Maloney. Stephen Quin sits down with Sean and Lucy to talk about their plans to represent Vancouverites.

What happens when funding for at-risk seniors disappears?

Apr 04 2025 8 mins

A pilot program that helped vulnerable seniors age safely at home has lost its funding with just 11 days' notice. Whole Way House president Jenny Konkin joins Stephen Quinn to explain why the program matters and what happens next.