Langley City is growing—fast. With a population surge of 16.4% in just three years, it’s nearly doubling Vancouver’s growth rate. So, how is the city keeping up? Mayor Nathan Pachal talks about some new initiatives, including a reimagined community café designed to bring residents together.

Vancouver’s mayor says the city has built enough supportive housing and that it’s time for other municipalities to step up. But critics argue this move will leave more people on the street. City councillor Lisa Dominato, who voted against the plan despite being in the mayor’s party, explains why.

Stephen Quinn goes to the Downtown Eastside to speak with residents and business owners about the impact of pausing new supportive housing development and CBC municipal affairs reporter Chad Pawson talks about the discussions at council and how this decision could play in the upcoming by-election.

Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, and Tri-City News will close due to financial challenges, according to parent company Glacier Media. We hear from a Port Moody resident and a former Coquitlam City Councillor and former journalist on their reactions to the closures.

A leaked memo from Vancouver mayors office highlights plans to 'revitalize' the Downtown Eastside, including moving Indigenous residents in the community back to their home nations. Stephen Quinn talks to ABC Vancouver councillor Mike Klassen and Green Party councillor Pete Fry about the plans and leaked memo.

A 4.7 earthquake rocked Metro Vancouver, sparking questions about the city's preparedness. Gloria Macarenko speaks to SFU’s Brent Ward about what this tremor means for Vancouver’s future.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s ABC party has picked the head of the Vancouver Police Union as a candidate in the upcoming city council byelection. Critics say this blurs the line between policing and politics. But how close is too close? Stephen Quinn puts that question to Mayor Sim.

The Welsh legendary actor speaks with Stephen Quinn.

The Vancouver Aquatic Centre is set for a major overhaul, but there’s a catch: the proposed redesign shrinks the pool to half its size. Now competitive swimmers are pushing back. Stephen Quinn talks to Vancouver Park Board Chair Laura Christensen to find out more. 

Burnaby city councillor Daniel Tetrault speaks with Stephen Quinn about the shortage of swim lesson spaces and how different levels of government need to step up to help fund initiatives to fix the issue.