This is Vancouver

After 25 years as Richmond’s mayor, Malcolm Brodie is stepping down. Jason D'Souza and Justin McElroy look back at Brodie’s long run at city hall and break down the race to replace him.

Vancouver is joining Google’s Project Green Light, which uses AI to suggest changes to traffic signal timing. The company says the initiative could help reduce traffic and emissions. But critics have questions about privacy and whether the city is giving too much control over city planning to big tech. Jason D’Souza hears from a cybersecurity expert and former city planner.

The races are starting to take shape ahead of B.C.'s municipal elections. With ten weeks to go, Justin McElroy has put together a list of his top 10 races to watch.

After 26 years, the Richmond Night Market is set to close after its 2026 season. The news raises questions for businesses and city officials who saw it as an important meeting place that brought families, cultures and flavours together. So - what is Richmond really losing? What comes next? And how might this influence the upcoming municipal election? Jason D'Souza and Justin McElroy examine the big questions. 

Wildfire smoke is hanging over the Lower Mainland and raising concerns about air quality. Health researcher Stephanie Cleland explains the risks, what symptoms to watch for and when families should stay indoors.

Pollsters are starting to survey Metro Vancouver residents ahead of the October elections. The CBC's Jason D'Souza and Justin McElroy discuss the latest polling data, the limits of surveys, and what to watch as the campaign heats up. Plus, the search is on for B.C.'s best roadside attraction. Will it be a lake? A waterfall? A giant gnome? Something totally different? We talk about which locations are involved and how you can get involved. 

Metro Vancouver wants a smaller board after years of criticism. But Surrey wants no part of it. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy look at why Surrey opposes the plan, whether the changes will fix the regional government and how the dispute could shape October’s local elections. They also cover the latest developments at Vancouver City Hall and the city’s push for a major league baseball team.

Vancouver council has rejected a plan to bring more housing to neighbourhoods dominated by detached homes. Stephen Quinn speaks with former councillor Gordon Price and OneCity councillor Lucy Maloney about what happened and what comes next.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim faces six main challengers in the upcoming municipal election. In this episode, Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy hear from Kareem Allam, Rebecca Bligh and Colleen Hardwick. They discuss their visions for Vancouver and their positions on the big issues facing residents. 

Former Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum is running again and his bold election promise is to take the City of Surrey out of Metro Vancouver. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy give the latest on the state of the election in Surrey.