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The Carney Liberals ram the lawful access bill through the House of Commons, the BC NDP fires the Massey Tunnel contractor, and Albertans will receive a $100 energy rebate. Also, Canada tariffs canned vegetables at 10%. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:16:34 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

The latest Angus Reid poll shows the BC Conservatives are ahead of the BC NDP. After 75 years, Hockey Night in Canada will no longer air on CBC. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new leger poll shows a 10 point reversal for the BC NDP this year. A federal task force tackling forest troubles has a message for the BC NDP that they don't want to hear... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 8, 2026Oh Monday. How did you arrive so soon? Where did the weekend go?Nonetheless, we have a busy week of BC NDP caucus retreats and strategy sessions to discuss, as well as a first ministers' meeting with the Prime Minister.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

The British Columbia Conservative Party hasn't won an election since, and hasn't won a seat in 50. As recently as the 2020 provincial election, the party earned just 36,000 votes. But in 2024, the party surged in popularity, nearly toppling the long-thought invincible BC NDP. Then came interparty turmoil, which led to the ousting of their leader, John Rustad, and a leadership election that went on for months. In the end, it was narrow, and the BC Conservatives elected Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Today on the Big Story, host Caryn Ceolin is speaking with Mo Amir, host of This is VANCOLOUR, a daily politics and news show, to find who she is and what she'll bring to the party. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

The BC NDP is going on the immediate attack on the new BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Guest: Rachael Segal - Founder and co-host of the Beyond A Ballot podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Alberta the favourite child in the federation?As things heat up between BC and Alberta, we sit down with former Executive Director of the BC NDP, Raj Sihota and former Principal Secretary to Premier Danielle Smith, Erika Barootes to debate!Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

British Columbia's government says it's “fast-tracking” urgent projects. But where are the results?This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir takes a MOment on Premier David Eby and the BC NDP's obsession with “fast-tracking” infrastructure, housing, and energy projects while British Columbians continue waiting for hospitals, transit projects, supportive housing, and other major construction. Is the government delivering “real action” as promised… or simply fast-tracking announcements? Recorded: May 25, 2026  

The BC NDP are officially renaming the Site C Dam to the John Horgan Dam. Wasn't Horgan AGAINST Site C? The Supreme court of Canada is granting leave for BC to appeal split decision on DRIPA. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A massive data breach in Alberta is raising fears over Canada's election integrity. The BC NDP are doing damage control after facing backlash for cancelling two big infrastructure projects. We're one month away from the World cup! What events and activations can we expect to see in Vancouver? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2026 - Premier David Eby and the BC NDP are reeling after a new poll that shows a steep decline in both government approval and personal popularity for the premier. What does it mean for BC's political dynamic? Plus, DRIPA and the Cowichan Nation case hit the floor of the House of Commons, adding a federal lense to the biggest issue in provincial politics today. And, MLAs stay up late debating FOI changes in a rare all-night sitting. Plus - in audio extras - Political Plays of the Week! Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada. 

A new opinion poll shows the BC NDP is WAY down. This is despite the BC Conservatives not even having a leader yet! Some First Nations in the USA say they now want to have a say over BC land because of DRIPA. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim he is going to fight the province's attempt to build another overdose prevention site in the city. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Conservatives have a 10-point lead over the BC NDP amid DRIPA uncertainty. Alberta separatists say they've collected enough signatures to force a referendum. Most polls show it will lose. The new $1.5 billion tariff relief fund doesn't include BC softwood lumber! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by BC Green Party leader Emily Lowan and policy contributor Daniel Horen Greenford, to discuss the failures of the current BC NDP government, what bold ecosocialist policy looks like,...

A court system can have the best rules on paper and still grind to a halt when there is nowhere to hold people. We start with a fresh BC Supreme Court practice direction aimed at a problem that's been building quietly across the province: accused people denied bail in communities with no correctional facility close enough to support a long trial. When daily transport is impossible and police detachments refuse to function as ad hoc jails, judges are left making hard calls that affect fairness, public safety and the Charter right to a trial within a reasonable time. From chartered flights to the limits of small-town holding cells, we talk through why this is happening and what the court is now requiring through pretrial hearings. We also break down the real-world outcomes on the table: adjournments that risk delay arguments, moving trials away from the community where allegations arose, or releasing an accused from custody simply so the trial can proceed without collapsing under logistics. If you care about access to justice in British Columbia, this is where policy meets reality. Then we turn to one of the biggest legal governance fights in BC right now: the constitutional challenge to the Legal Professions Act and the future of the Law Society of British Columbia. We dig into the idea of an independent bar as an unwritten constitutional principle, why that independence gives meaning to an independent judiciary, and what it could mean when legislation steers a legal regulator toward government priorities like UNDRIP while adding new approval structures and expanding appointment power. The trial decision lets the law stand for now, but the stakes are high and the next stop is likely the Court of Appeal. Subscribe for more Canadian legal analysis, share this with someone who follows BC politics, and leave a review to help others find the show. What's the bigger risk here: justice delayed by logistics or independence weakened by design?Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.

DRIPA — the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act — is at the centre of a political firestorm in British Columbia. The BC NDP want to amend it. The Conservatives want to repeal it. But, the BC Greens are the only party defending DRIPA as is.BC Greens leader Emily Lowan joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to explain why her party is standing firm and responds to criticism that DRIPA goes too far. Has the law been misunderstood? What does it mean for Indigenous rights, resource development, and private property in B.C.?As one of the youngest political leaders in Canada, Lowan also addresses questions about her experience, leadership, and whether the Greens remain relevant in today's political landscape.Plus, should Canada ban social media for youth under 16? Lowan weighs in on one of the fastest-growing debates around tech, safety, and government overreach.Recorded: April 13, 2026

Keith gives us his analysis on how the upcoming DRIPA vote might go for the BC NDP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The immigration ministry lets fraud go uninvestigated, the Pathways carbon capture project is being protested, and the BC NDP fail their own targets on approving mineral claims. Also, a tragic Air Canada crash gets pivoted to bilingualism by the Liberals. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 59:41 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Premier Eby had a VERY strange reaction to the province's recent credit downgrade... he claims "I meant to do that" For the first time, BC Conservatives are seriously contemplating that Eby might not lead the BC NDP into the next election. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opinion polls indicate that the BC Conservative leadership race is really heating up. Who has the best chance to go up against the BC NDP? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC NDP are wrapping up the first four weeks of the spring session. The biggest items on their plate? DRIPA and the budget. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.   0:19 - The beginning of the end for David Eby and the BC NDP?, by Kirk LaPointe   7:44 - Getting in bed with the CRTC is a big mistake for Canadian media—so of course they're eager to do it, by Peter Menzies   This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

How are the BC NDP reacting to the latest poll showing they're now behind the BC Conservatives? New Democrats are wasting no time getting rid of Merit Commissioner. Guest: Vaughn Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC NDP finally found someone to blame over Premier Eby's misleading statements on Musqueam deal. Turns out it was a low level staffer in ministry of indigenous relations. Guest: Vaughn Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada’s Olympic performance falls short of its target, Alberta’s budget includes a deficit, and the BC NDP try to limit freedom of information requests. Also Eastern Canada imports Australian LNG. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 56:11 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

A MOment: From schools and hospitals to transit and major infrastructure, the BC NDP government makes big announcements — followed by years of delay. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir is fed up with the professional management of decline, under B.C. Premier David Eby. It's time for British Columbians to demand results!  Recorded: January 5, 2026

Four of Canada's five most rat-infested cities are in British Columbia. Why? And who can we blame? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Vancouver mayoral candidate Kareem Allam (Vancouver Liberals) what's driving the explosion of rats in B.C. and what city halls across the province can do about it.Recorded: December 15, 2025

December 5, 2025 - A messy coup overthrows BC Conservative leader John Rustad - what does it mean for the party, for its future and for the possibility of a snap election by the BC NDP? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by UBER Canada.

The BC NDP government is tightening rules around its “safe supply program” to curb redistribution of drugs into the community. BC Conservative leader John Rustad has officially resigned as the party's leader, leaving Canadians to speculate on who could take his place. Emails released by military veteran Kelsi Sheren show that Green Party Leader and two BC MLAs pushed to give an illegal immigrant health coverage to access assisted suicide. Tune into the Daily Brief with Walid Tamtam and Melanie Bennet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - Canada's MOU with Alberta, a proposed new pipeline in British Columbia, and the possible lifting of the tanker ban have been hot news items over the past few days. Steven Guilbeault resigned from cabinet over his opposition to the way Prime Minister Mark Carney is handling these issues. In the first episode of a two part series about the MOU, Cortes Currents asked two politicians and two environmental leaders for their take on these events. Green Party leader Elizabeth May; Jennifer Lash, a former senior analyst with Environment and Climate Change Canada and the 2025 LIberal candidate for North Island–Powell River. Shelley Luce, Associate Director and Campaigns Director at Sierra Club BC; Max Thaysen, a leader of the Cortes Island Climate Action Network and  regional representative for North Island on the BC NDP's Standing Committee on Economy and Environment.

November 21, 2025 - Premier David Eby unveils a new 10-year jobs plan, but what is the political value when it's unlikely to last a decade? The BC government drops its EV mandate, raising questions about its larger CleanBC plan to fight climate change. And the BC Greens under new leader Emily Lowan launch a 'fight the oligarchs' tour with a social media campaign that raises eyebrows. Plus in an audio extra, we look back at the BC NDP convention, the premier's approval numbers and lessons learned. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, BC Dairy and Port of Vancouver.With Mike away, Geoff will play. And with the B.C. NDP's convention coming up this weekend, Geoff welcomes NDP veteran Raj Sihota for a deep dive. Leadership review coming? Snap election?Then two sharp-eyed Leg reporters , CBC's Katie Derosa and CP's Wolfgang Depner, join Geoff to tell us what they're seeing in the strife-torn Opposition, with demands for John Rustad's resignation, a new Green leader finding her feet and much more.

This special live episode was hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa and originally recorded on September 18, 2025. The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, Fidelity Investments Canada, and PSAC.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! Today's episode is a special LIVE podcast, recorded at the Canadian Club of Ottawa. Our guest: the Honourable David Eby, Premier of British Columbia!Premier Eby became leader of the BC NDP and the province's 37th Premier in 2022.  Before entering politics, he was a human rights lawyer and Executive Director of the BC Civil Liberties Association. First elected as MLA for Vancouver–Point Grey in 2013, he previously held key cabinet roles including Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing.Premier Eby joined me to talk about his pitch to “Look West” for major resource projects; the experience of working with Prime Minister Carney's government and the previous one as well. And a bit of BC politics too!Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Students across British Columbia are back in class, but some of their learning resources aren't. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir explains how the BC NDP government is underdelivering on education, and how these cuts could have political consequences.Recorded: September 8, 2025

Sam Cooper is an investigative journalist and publisher of The Bureau. We discuss recent revelations around Canada's refusal to cooperate with American law enforcement agencies investigating fentanyl manufacturing and distribution networks, how this corresponds with Trump's rising tariffs on Canadian exports, and why the RCMP, BC NDP and Carney Liberal government appear to be covering for organized crime groups.Read more at The Bureau:https://thebureau.newsFollow Sam on X:https://x.com/scoopercooperFollow Brave New Normal on X, Substack and audio streamers:https://linktr.ee/bnnpod This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bravenewnormal.substack.com/subscribe

The University of Toronto’s Joseph Steinberg takes a hard look at government policies that are failing everyday people. It’s a no-holds-barred look at the self-inflicted challenges weighing down Canadians—and what needs to change. Michael Levy unpacks the surprisingly strong performance of Canadian banks. Ozzie dives into the BC NDP’s ongoing blunders, and the latest political shakeups from Donald Trump. Plus, a Shocking Stat, a Goofy Award, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both the BC NDP and the Conservative Party of BC have pledged to expand involuntary care under the Mental Health Act for people who use drugs. More than 17 organizations have condemned forced detention plans, including the BC Civil Liberties Association and the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users. Meenakshi Mannoe is connected to anti-prison and anti-policing movements and has previously engaged in advocacy related to the expansion of involuntary care. We speak with her about this issue.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, the Health Sciences Association of BC, and the British Columbia School Trustees Association.

The BC NDP government has proposed a new wage increase deal for unionized employees, but this has sparked criticism— even from the unions themselves.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-ndps-proposed-419m-wage-hike-faces-blowback   PODCAST INFO:

Mike sounds the alarm on the dangers of buying into political fairytales. Lobo Tiggre—the due diligence guy—weighs in on uranium, gold, and silver. A Shocking Stat reveals the soaring taxpayer cost of asylum seekers. And the Goofy? The BC NDP’s jaw-dropping flip-flop on "Buy Canadian."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boating Regulations in BC Guest: Bruce Hayne, executive director, Boating BC Why have public sector jobs doubled under the NDP? Guest: Lori Culbert, Reporter for the Vancouver Sun What are the best memoirs to read this summer? Guest: Brandon Forsyth, Category Manager of Print Experience at Indigo Should BC have another pipeline? Guest: Jeremy Valeriote, Interim Leader of the BC Greens How can we support neurodivergent students? Guest: Rachel Forbes, Executive Director of LDS – Learn. Develop. Succeed. Skateparks vs Pickleball courts! Guest: Ryan Taylor, Organizing efforts to save Horseshoe bay Skatepark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alberta Prosperity Project has announced the official separation referendum question it hopes to pose to citizens. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveiled a freeze on the industrial carbon tax. The BC NDP government is prohibiting non-Indigenous people from accessing the Joffre Lakes Provincial Park. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democracy stands at a crossroads in British Columbia as Michael Mulligan delivers a powerful analysis of the NDP's proposed Tariff Response Act (Bill C-7). Drawing on historical parallels that send shivers down the spine, Mulligan unpacks how this legislation bears troubling similarities to Nazi Germany's 1933 Enabling Act—legislation that effectively rendered their legislature irrelevant and set the stage for catastrophe.The bill's provisions would allow the government to make retroactive amendments to laws, shield officials from judicial review for procurement decisions, and potentially criminalize non-compliance with up to two years imprisonment. Most alarming is how the exclusion of the Offense Act creates a backdoor to criminal prosecution under Section 127 of the Criminal Code—potentially criminalizing actions that weren't illegal when performed. "The response to right-wing populism and erratic behaviour ought not to be a populist, left-wing, arbitrary response," Mulligan warns, as he urges Green Party MLAs who hold the balance of power to consider the weight of history before supporting such a transfer of power.In the second segment, Mulligan discusses a recent Victoria case with significant implications for homeowners and contractors. The court ruled that consumers can cancel construction contracts lacking specific completion dates within 12 months under the BC Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act. When a sunroom company demanded an additional $17,310 and dumped materials "the size of a small car" in a homeowner's driveway after cancellation, the judge ordered a full refund plus damages for trespass. Take note whether you're planning renovations or providing services—completion dates aren't just good business practice; they're legally required. Have you checked your contracts lately?Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed. 

As a former prime minister, Justin Trudeau is now eligible for a lifetime of perks including an RCMP security detail and a special pension. The BC NDP has proposed a new bill to grant themselves emergency powers in response to U.S. tariffs. Some Canadians showed up to boo Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his way out of the Prime Minister's Office. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey tabled the province's 2025 budget on Tuesday this week, the same day that Trump brought in a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports. The tariff situation has since changed and will inevitably change again, but the fact remains that the NDP budget was tabled in a world that is dramatically different from when the government was elected just 4 months ago. Finance minister Bailey defended the projected 10.9 billion dollar operating deficit saying it is necessary to respond to U.S. tariffs and not cut essential public services. We speak with Marc Lee, senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

Welcome to UnSpun - your reliable source for current events. In this episode, Jody Vance and George Affleck go through a variety of key issues making headlines this week:

Are Justin Trudeau's days as Prime Minister numbered? GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, National Reporter with Global National & Global News Former B.C NDP Minister Selina Robinson releases tell-all book GUEST: Selina Robinson, former B.C NDP Cabinet Minister B.C government starts the new year with a home-flipping tax GUEST: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbia heads to the polls this Saturday, October 19th. It's been an election campaign full of surprises — from the collapse of one established party, to the meteoric rise of a nearly defunct one. With the ongoing challenges of housing, affordability, healthcare and the toxic drug crisis, polling has BC Conservatives and the incumbent BC NDP in a dead heat.  The Globe's B.C. politics reporter, Justine Hunter, walks us through the province's unpredictable election, what both the campaign and the result could tell us about the forthcoming federal election.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Both the BC NDP and the Conservative Party of BC have pledged to expand involuntary care under the Mental Health Act for people who use drugs. More than 17 organizations have condemned forced detention plans, including the BC Civil Liberties Association and the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users. Meenakshi Mannoe is connected to anti-prison and anti-policing movements and has previously engaged in advocacy related to the expansion of involuntary care. We speak with her about this issue.

Canadian journalist Nora Loreto reads the latest headlines for Monday, September 16, 2024.TRNN has partnered with Loreto to syndicate and share her daily news digest with our audience. Tune in every morning to the TRNN podcast feed to hear the latest important news stories from Canada and worldwide.Find more headlines from Nora at Sandy & Nora Talk Politics podcast feed.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcastReferenced stories:Story 1 - The BC NDP turns its back on progressive drug policy, promises to involuntarily commit more people and hire more cops. Story 2 - Part 3 nurses in New Brunswick reject tentative agreement. Story 3 - Canada extends its ban to former senior Iranian officials to 2003, potentially stripping some of their PR or citizenship status. Story 4 - Storm Boris slams Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia. Story 5 - 45 people have died crossing the English Channel this year -- a spike since 2021.