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William Azaroff is out of the race for Vancouver mayor. He's backing Green candidate Pete Fry. Stephen Quinn speaks with Vancouver Sun columnist Dan Fumano and political strategist Nicole Brassard about what Azaroff’s exit means for Fry, Ken Sim and the race ahead.

It’s municipal election season, and every Tuesday we’ll be holding a different mayoral debate from a different Metro Vancouver city. In this episode, we focus on the candidates running to be mayor of Langley City. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy host a debate between curreny mayor Nathan Pachal and city councillor Delaney Mack. 

Stephanie Allen is out of the race for Vancouver mayor, leaving the Greens and OneCity as the main self-described progressive options. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy discuss what happened and what it means for the mayoral race. Plus, Stephen Quinn talks to OneCity candidate William Azaroff about whether a progressive deal is still possible before the nomination deadline. 

On Monday Braeden Caley won a seat for the federal Liberals in the riding of North Vancouver-Capilano. His is one of three ridings to go the Liberals in byelections this week. MP-elect Caley speaks with Stephen Quinn in studio about what the results. 

We are launching a new debate series for municipal election season. First up, we're looking at the race for mayor in New Westminster, where incumbent Patrick Johnstone is facing off against challenger Daniel Fontaine. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy ask them about the pressures and why voters should choose their approach.

Vancouver’s election campaign is taking shape as parties prepare to lock in their candidates. Justin McElroy looks at the latest names entering the race, the deadlines ahead and how the Broadway Plan could factor into the campaign.

Voters in North Vancouver–Capilano head to the polls Aug. 31 to choose a new MP. But with the Liberals one seat short of a majority, this byelection also carries national stakes. Dan Burrit and Laurence Watt break down the issues, the candidates, and why the result could matter far beyond the North Shore.

The province has cancelled plans for a new overdose prevention site in downtown Vancouver after pushback from the city and some nearby residents. Justin McElroy breaks down why the plan fell apart, whether another site could open, and how the issue is shaping the race for mayor.

The deadline to get your name on the upcoming municipal election ballots is only a few weeks a way. Justin McElroy joins guest host Dan Burritt to break down what political candidates are doing to get voter's attention in the lead up to the campaign.

Vancouver voters will face two questions this fall on public drug use and involuntary care. We look at why Mayor Ken Sim wants a plebiscite, what his critics are saying, and what could actually change if voters support it.