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Canadian soccer fans are getting behind their team. One way that pride is showing? Jerseys. So much so that merchandise retailers are getting behind in their own right. But how could that be, given the advance notice the city's had about the World Cup? CBC's Laurence Watt speaks with sellers to find out why jerseys are so hard to find right now.

Billions of federal dollars are going to housing in British Columbia. But the new money isn't for social or rental housing. It's for converting empty condo units owned by developers that aren't selling. And to provide tax breaks to future developer projects. Critics are calling it a bailout. Why has the federal government taken this strategy? 

More data released this month shows a growing number of young people going to the hospital because of e-scooter injuries. But why has the government been studying the issue for four years without making any permanent laws? 

The B.C. NDP says the $4.15-billion George Massey Tunnel replacement project is still on track... even though this week Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth announced they are terminating their deal with the design-build consortium the government had selected to do the bulk of the work. So where does that leave the project? And what will it mean for the tens of thousands of people waiting for a fix?

After months of questions and debate, Vancouver’s first weekend as a men's World Cup host has seen big public energy with few problems. Stephen Quinn talks with CBC's Justin McElroy, Dan Burritt and Laurence Watt about what worked, what still needs fixing, and whether Granville Street’s car-free zone could last beyond the tournament.

Mayor Ken Sim has been a major booster of the World Cup coming to Vancouver. But new Angus Reid polling shows that not all residents are fully on-board. The mayor sits down with Stephen Quinn to make his case for what he's calling the biggest sports event, ever. And municipal affairs reporter Justin McElroy discusses the costs, economic impact and disruptions associated with the event.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived — and while millions of fans will be eagerly tuned in to the action, many others are questioning whether the tournament will live up to the hype. Stephen Quinn hears from Murray Mollard and Jules Boykoff on what the tournament could mean for Canadian soccer, and why some critics say the real winner is FIFA.

When it comes to Artificial Intelligence in schools - parents certainly have a lot of questions. On today's episode we talk to some people with answers, and concerns. You'll hear about the AI school plans from Pedro da Silva, the Associate Superintendent and Chief Information Officer with the Vancouver School Board. And Mark Pearmain, the Superintendent of Surrey Schools.

We'll also hear from Parents for AI Caution in Educational Spaces co founder, Ben Humphreys, Violette Baillargeon, vice-president of the Surrey Teachers Association, and Francis Syms, our CBC Technology columnist.

There's been a dramatic leadership change at the Surrey Police Service. Chief Const. Norm Lipinski has left the force but few details surrounding his departure have been made public. On today's episode we try to make sense of the story with former B.C. attorney general Wally Oppal, Surrey city councillor and mayoral candidate Linda Annis and the now-former SPS board chair Harley Chappell. He resigned after learning of Lipinski's departure.

The projected costs for hosting World Cup games in Vancouver have increased. Again. And yet, so have the projected revenues, according to government officials. On today's epiode, we talk about the shifting numbers with Jarrett Vaughan, an adjunct professor at UBC Sauder School of Business, and Anne Kang, B.C.’s minister responsible for tourism, arts, culture and sport. Plus, Laurence Watt joins us with a look at how to watch the World Cup matches without paying stadium prices.