TEA TIME WITH TAMARA: The B.C. Government unveiled a new, revamped funding system for children and youth with complex developmental disabilities, including autism with intellectual disability and Down Syndrome. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with broadcast legend and disability advocate Tamara Taggart about how the new model works, whether or not the government (finally) listened to families, and why some children could see their support reduced. What does this major policy shift mean for thousands of B.C. families?

Recorded: February 16, 2026  

The race to replace John Rustad as leader of the Conservative Party of BC is underway. But what is this contest really about, and why should British Columbians even care? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with former chief of staff to the Official Opposition Azim Jiwani about the stakes, the competing visions inside the party, and what it takes to win a leadership race. With a crowded field of candidates, the outcome could shape B.C. (and not just its politics) for years to come.
Recorded: February 16, 2026  

In the wake of the tragic school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir reflects on how political leaders across the country set aside their differences to mourn. While fringe voices tried to exploit the moment, the country’s main leaders chose unity. What does that response say about Canadian values in times of crisis?
Recorded: February 16, 2026

Millions of dollars are owed to British Columbians. Could you unknowingly be one of them? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with Sherry MacLennan, Executive Director of BC Unclaimed, about how money goes missing, why it’s so common, and how easy it is to check if you’re owed cash. BC Unclaimed acts as the province’s lost and found for money — and you might be surprised by what’s waiting for you.  
Recorded: February 2, 2026  

Talk of a new oil pipeline to B.C.’s North Coast is back — again. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants it. So does Prime Minister Mark Carney. But B.C. Premier David Eby isn’t convinced.  This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with UBC political scientist Stewart Prest about why the pipeline debate in British Columbia may be different this time. Is the real barrier engineering and cost, or politics and consent? And is Canada once again repeating pipeline history?
Recorded: February 2, 2026  

KYLA’S COURT: Independent B.C. MLA Tara Armstrong and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) are calling on Ottawa to deny U.S. livestreamer Hasan Piker entry into Canada — despite him having no criminal record. Politics, free speech, and Canada’s visa and entry rules collide: Can Canada legally block entry of a U.S. citizen based on what they’ve said online? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir is joined by lawyer Kyla Lee to break down Canada’s visa laws, who actually has the authority to deny entry, what qualifies someone as a “terrorist” under Canadian law, and whether blocking Hasan Piker would withstand legal scrutiny.
Recorded: February 2, 2026

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down for an extended, candid conversation with B.C.’s most popular mayor, Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West, to unpack what B.C. Premier David Eby’s governance. From delayed action on urgent files to the failure of bold policies like decriminalization and DRIPA, what forces shape decision-making in the province? Why do voters feel ignored? Plus, with the B.C. Conservative Party launching a leadership race to replace John Rustad, why does a party that surged by promising change already feel like a reboot of old politics? What does that say about B.C.’s broader political culture? And finally, will any of this push Brad West to make the jump into provincial politics himself?
Recorded: January 26, 2026

Should Canada ban X?
At what point does Canada need to consider banning a social media platform? As X — Elon Musk’s chaotic remake of Twitter — launches a legal challenge against British Columbia, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma to understand what’s at stake and why her government isn’t backing down. Plus, while Ottawa says it’s not considering a ban on X, political commentator and popular Twitch streamer Lance from The Serfs weighs in on Canada’s hands-off approach on the AI-generated sexual abuse, hate speech, and chaos spread on social media platforms.  
Recorded: January 19, 2026

A MOment: Social media now rewards outrage, hypocrisy, and dehumanization — often at the expense of truth and real people. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir examines how online culture blurs the line between opposing ideas and celebrating violence. With recent online controversies involving Rachel Gilmore, Bryan Passifiume, and Andrew Scheer, social media has clearly become a modern town square for public hangings and witch hunts, driven by vanity and tribalism, not truth or principle.  
Recorded: January 19, 2026

Self-improvement done right (and wrong)
Already feeling burnt out to start 2026? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir presses resilience expert Mandy Gill on the truth behind the “January slump”. How does “New Year, New You” set so many people up to fail? Plus, Now You Know BC’s BC Bob (Bob Kronbauer) opens up about his accidental sobriety journey and how quitting drinking for over 500 days has reshaped his outlook on life. Finally, why are some young men smashing their faces with a hammer? This is VANCOLOUR’s resident zoomer, Neena Savage, exposes “looksmaxxing”: a dark, online subculture promoting extreme and harmful beauty standards.  
Recorded: January 12, 2026