CBC Municipal Affairs reporter Justin McElroy shares what some of Vancouver's municipal parties are doing to garner attention during a dual election period.

CBC Municipal Affairs reporter Justin McElroy shares what some of Vancouver's municipal parties are doing to garner attention during a dual election period.

Is Ken Sim's new campaign ad a political gamble?

Vancouver's municipal parties are unveiling their election platforms ahead of the election on October 17th. In this episode, Stephen Quinn, Justin McElroy and Vancouver Sun reporter Dan Fumano talk about what was in the ABC Vancouver platform.

Vancouver's municipal parties are unveiling their election platforms ahead of the election on October 17th. In this episode, Stephen Quinn, Justin McElroy and Vancouver Sun reporter Dan Fumano talk about what was in the ABC Vancouver platform.

What is in ABC Vancouver's election platform?

The top job at Richmond City Hall is about to look very different. That's because Malcolm Brodie is not running for re-election after 25 years in the top job. Multiple candidates have stepped forward to say that they're the best person to succeed him as Mayor. On this episode of This Is Vancouver, we hear from Kash Heed, Alexa Loo and Rob Howard - all of whom want to be the next Mayor of the city of Richmond.

The top job at Richmond City Hall is about to look very different. That's because Malcolm Brodie is not running for re-election after 25 years in the top job. Multiple candidates have stepped forward to say that they're the best person to succeed him as Mayor. On this episode of This Is Vancouver, we hear from Kash Heed, Alexa Loo and Rob Howard - all of whom want to be the next Mayor of the city of Richmond.

Who's going to be the next mayor of Richmond?

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 Delta. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy host a debate between current mayor George Harvie, and his challengers, Dylan Kruger, and Melissa Granum.

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 Delta. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy host a debate between current mayor George Harvie, and his challengers, Dylan Kruger, and Melissa Granum.

Who will be the next Mayor of Delta?

The campaign is getting heated as voters in Vancouver prepare to head to the polls. Ken Sim and ABC Vancouver have released a new attack ad targeting Green Party leader Pete Fry, but much it focuses on COPE's Sean Orr. So what is the strategy here? Justin McElroy breaks down the ad, the political tactics and the battle for Vancouver City Hall.

The campaign is getting heated as voters in Vancouver prepare to head to the polls. Ken Sim and ABC Vancouver have released a new attack ad targeting Green Party leader Pete Fry, but much it focuses on COPE's Sean Orr. So what is the strategy here? Justin McElroy breaks down the ad, the political tactics and the battle for Vancouver City Hall.

What's the strategy behind Ken Sim's attack ad?

Recently retired Whitecaps players Tosaint Ricketts and Russell Tiebert make their pitch for why a large crowd at B.C. Place could tip the MLS playoffs series in the Caps' favour. Plus, looking ahead to the Surrey Police Service transition.

Recently retired Whitecaps players Tosaint Ricketts and Russell Tiebert make their pitch for why a large crowd at B.C. Place could tip the MLS playoffs series in the Caps' favour. Plus, looking ahead to the Surrey Police Service transition.

Vancouver Whitecaps will try to force a Game 3

On this episode, Stephen Quinn debates the rules around trick or treating. He also dives into the other big event of the week, convening an interfaith panel to discuss the importance of Diwali.

On this episode, Stephen Quinn debates the rules around trick or treating. He also dives into the other big event of the week, convening an interfaith panel to discuss the importance of Diwali.

Should you give candy to kids who don't dress up on Halloween?

At the end of October, families across Metro Vancouver take time to celebrate Diwali and Halloween. Stephen Quinn learns about some of the sweet treats on offer to mark the celebration of lights, and hears from people in Vancouver who claim to have had real encounters with the supernatural.

At the end of October, families across Metro Vancouver take time to celebrate Diwali and Halloween. Stephen Quinn learns about some of the sweet treats on offer to mark the celebration of lights, and hears from people in Vancouver who claim to have had real encounters with the supernatural.

What’s happening in Vancouver for Diwaloween?

The B.C. NDP appears to have fended off the Conservative surge to form the next provincial government. But whether the party forms a minority or majority government is still uncertain. Stephen Quinn speaks with B.C. Premier David Eby about his plans to govern after a nail-biting election race.

The B.C. NDP appears to have fended off the Conservative surge to form the next provincial government. But whether the party forms a minority or majority government is still uncertain. Stephen Quinn speaks with B.C. Premier David Eby about his plans to govern after a nail-biting election race.

How will the B.C. NDP govern with a razor-thin majority?

As the final countdown to British Columbia’s 2024 election results continues, absentee ballots could decide which party forms the next government. Stephen Quinn speaks with representatives from the province’s major parties about how close the race has been, some of the controversial moments, and what to expect when the results are announced.

As the final countdown to British Columbia’s 2024 election results continues, absentee ballots could decide which party forms the next government. Stephen Quinn speaks with representatives from the province’s major parties about how close the race has been, some of the controversial moments, and what to expect when the results are announced.

What Should We Expect from B.C.'s 2024 Election Results?

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