Vancouver is growing, and we need a Mayor and Council that can reach consensuses on key issues. Luckily, we have independent thinkers on council who are looking to provide key services by cutting through the red tape. This week, we discuss the widespread success of the patio program, how discretionary spending applies to Mayor and Council, and why permit backlog is the worst it’s ever been.

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We welcome Aaron Gunn to Coastal Front this week as the latest guest on our BC Liberal Leadership series. On July 1, Aaron announced the launch of an "official exploratory committee" (find out what that means) for the coveted position of leader of the BC Liberals. Known for his unfiltered opinions on controversial issues, Aaron quotes The Iron Lady and shares his views on favouring small government, BC's drug problem, and fiscal responsibility. 

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We welcome Gavin Dew to Coastal Front this week as the second guest on our BC Liberal Leadership series. With extensive political experience, firsthand knowledge in areas of childcare and cannabis (bet you didn’t think we would say that), Gavin advocates for why we should all be paying attention to him and his campaign.

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*Disclaimer: MP Tako Van Popta joined us in our Coastal Front Studio in early April 2021* Joining us this week is Tako Van Popta, Member of Parliament for Langley-Aldergrove. As a former lawyer, Tako brings the mindset and skills developed throughout his 30-year legal career to the floor of the House of Commons. Together we explore his reasons for running in 2019, restarting the economy after the pandemic and misconceptions associated with the Conservatives regarding the environment.

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Join us as we kick off our BC Liberal Leadership series with our first candidate, Val Litwin. As an outsider to the political arena, Val is looking to change the BC Liberal Party and get it ready for 2024. How will he do this? Will his lack of political experience (in the traditional sense) assist him? And finally, where does he stand on critical issues impacting British Columbians?

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For President and CEO Michael Meneer and Vice President Jason Hwang, every day is BC Wild Salmon Day (June 1st). Our guests are two of the many activists, researchers, and scientists who make up the incredible team at the Pacific Salmon Foundation, right here in Vancouver BC. Throughout our two-part interview we learn why some species of salmon are going extinct at an exponential rate, how Canada’s salmon population is heavily impacted by the decisions of international hatcheries, and why policy can never get it quite right. Check out Part One today! Stay tuned for Part II on Friday June 11!

What do Great Wolf Lodge, Six Flags, Hawaiian Falls, Atlantis, and Cedar Fair all have in common? They’ve all had White Water West part of making their water parks exceptional. Maintaining their place as the world’s leading water park manufacturer, White Water West had its start in Penticton BC in 1980 and they haven’t slowed down. Tune in as we explore what it takes to make a company, in a unique market, beyond exceptional as well as the challenges that go into building outside of North America. Finally, you won’t want to miss what they have planned for the future of water parks.

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If you’ve followed us in the past year you know we’ve been vocal on the federal government’s misuse of funds when it comes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). It is no secret that big profitable Canadian and foreign companies have accessed this benefit when they did not need to, but what we still don’t know is the total amount. Follow our journey as we uncover how much these companies received and why the government is adamant about guarding the information. Special guest MP Peter Julian also sheds some light on the CEWS.

With over a decade of knowledge and lived experience as the CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade, Anita Huberman is the best source of information if you want the inside scoop on the fastest growing municipality in BC. Anita was not shy about discussing unpopular topics nor giving her honest opinion. Together we dive into the problems in Surrey with infrastructure, policing, and why cannabis, while legal in Canada, is still illegal in Surrey.

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