Podcasts about metro vancouver

EPISODE #85: BUILT, BUT NOT BOUGHT? THE HOUSING STORY OF 2026Join Ryan Berlin (Head Economist and VP Intelligence) and Ryan Wyse (Market Intelligence Manager and Lead Analyst) as they discuss what the 2026 rennie outlook says is in store for Metro Vancouver's housing market in the year ahead. They examine why prices, rents, and sales activity are likely to remain soft, explore how new supply will start to pull back, and explain why the region's population will shrink once again this year before transitioning back to robust growth. In short, it's a conversation about 2026 shaping up as a year where the market finds its floor—and its footing—and what it means for the industry, buyers, and sellers.Additional ReadingThe 2026 rennie OutlookFeatured guests:Ryan Berlin, Head Economist and Vice President of IntelligenceRyan Wyse, Lead Analyst and Market Intelligence ManagerWe'd love to answer your real estate questions. Email us at intel@rennie.com or leave a voicemail, and we'll try to respond in future episodes.

An unprecedented judgment declared Aboriginal title over privately held land, not far from the Metro Vancouver area. It has stirred a divisive debate in British Columbia around reconciliation and legal commitments to First Nations.

Air Canada halts service to Cuba due to jet fuel shortage (0:00) Guest host Robin Gill talks to John Gradek, Faculty lecturer and academic coordinator for Supply Networks and Aviation Management at McGill University, and former Director at Air Canada Cuban jet fuel shortage: How is the U.S. at play? (4:53) Guest host Robin Gill talks to Tamanisha John, Assistant Professor at York University's Department of Politics B.C. sees fallout with Greens, amidst an “unsustainable” deficit (12:37) Guest host Robin Gill talks to Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Is it time to regulate LED headlights? (26:24) Guest host Robin Gill talks to Daniel Stern, Chief Editor of Driving Vision News, and a vehicle lighting and regulation expert based in Vancouver The state of Metro Vancouver's housing market (37:18) Guest host Robin Gill talks to Wendy Waters, real estate expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Wendy Waters, real estate expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 311 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck goes hyperlocal on Vancouver controversies before diving into BC's provincial mess and the chaos unfolding south of the border.Here's what's inside:

Metro-Vancouver taxpayers are being burned to a crisp with wasteful spending by the government. Guest: Daniel Fontaine - New West city councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City councillor and Mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver just posted its worst sales year of the 21st Century. This century. Let that sink in. And now listen up because Chief Economists Ryan Berlin from Rennie and Brendon Ogmundson from BCREA sit down together with Adam & Matt this week to discuss where we go from here. From concrete towers sitting unsold to rental oversupply colliding with plummeting immigration, the forces reshaping Metro Vancouver reveal a market searching for a new identity. Are we just witnessing the depths of a regular market cycle or has something about Vancouver real estate fundamentally changed? Will sales volumes continue to bounce along the historic bottom in 2026? And where should buyers be looking for opportunities in this reshuffled market? Don't miss our 500th episode!

Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Jairo Yunis, Business Council of British Columbia's Director of Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver's development cost charges are set to rise by about 250% in just three years (0:43) Guest: Jairo Yunis, Business Council of British Columbia's Director of Policy Carney speaks at the Liberal cabinet retreat in Quebec City (11:48) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Correspondent in Ottawa Residential development on Industrial Land (26:05) Guest: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant 98th Oscar nominations announced this morning (42:58) Guest: Rick Forchuk, TV Week Magazine columnist and CKNW contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rennie podcast is about the real estate market and the people connected by it. Tune in for monthly discussions making sense of the latest market data.EPISODE #84: AFTER A TOUGH 2025, WHERE DOES REAL ESTATE GO NEXT IN METRO VANCOUVER?Join Ryan Berlin (Head Economist and VP Intelligence), Ryan Wyse (Market Intelligence Manager and Lead Analyst), and rennie President Greg Zayadi as they reflect on a difficult year for housing and look ahead to what may come next. They discuss record-low sales, elevated listings, and a soft rental market, alongside labour market shifts and interest rate expectations. Greg brings a long-view perspective on how this moment compares to past cycles, why this slowdown does not look like 2008, and what confidence, patience, and preparation mean for buyers, sellers, and developers as 2026 begins.Featured guests:Ryan Berlin, Head Economist and Vice President of IntelligenceRyan Wyse, Lead Analyst and Market Intelligence ManagerGreg Zayadi, President of rennieWe'd love to answer your real estate questions. Email us at intel@rennie.com or leave a voicemail, and we'll try to respond in future episodes. 

Jesus is a compassionate Saviour who enters into the “waiting rooms” of our lives to weep with us in our grief and ultimately prove that He possesses the final authority over death and despair. Cascades Church is a church in the heart of Metro Vancouver longing to see our city renewed as we follow Jesus. […]

New year, new hobby? We ask you to tell us about your new hobby for January 2026. Joining the show is artist Beata Kacy, founder of Soigne art studio, and runner Chris Cole, the co-founder of Metro Vancouver running store Run-Inn. We take calls from audience members to share their new hobbies.

Guest: David Williams, Vice President of Policy for the Business Council of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seven developers sound alarm on Metro Vancouver DCC hike as fragile housing market worsens (0:56) Guest: David Williams, Vice President of Policy for the Business Council of B.C. Feeling pooped: Which Vancouver neighbourhood has the most dog poop complaints? (15:06) Guest: Kim Rosenmayer, Public Engagement Coordinator for Animal Services with the City of Vancouver B.C. steps back from drug decriminalization program (24:54) Guest: Josie Osborne, B.C.'s Minister of Health Carney in China, Eby in India: Can Canada move fast enough in a world of tariffs, Trump, and pipeline politics? (35:06) Guest: Christy Clark, Former Premier of B.C. Langley Toys R' Us shuts down: The challenges of running a toy store in 2026 (48:06) Guest: Matthew Purdy, owner of Toy Traders in Langley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Rob Blackwell, Executive Vice President of Development at Anthem Properties Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three extortion-related shootings in Metro Vancouver over two days—are our communities being failed?

Carney's diplomatic tightrope: Coastal First Nations at home, Beijing abroad (1:01) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa correspondent Road rage turns violent in Vancouver: Why are drivers so angry, and how do we cool it down? (14:20) Guest: Tamara Taggart, former CTV News at Six anchor, and host of the TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart podcast Iran on edge: Familiar crackdown, or the uprising that changes everything? (26:26) Guest: Negar Mojtahedi, reporter for Iran International, host of the Eye For Iran Podcast series Faith, funding, and final choice: Can religion override patient rights in public? (41:12) Guest: Daphne Gilbert, Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa Developers push Metro Vancouver to pause rising development costs (50:28) Guest: Robert Bruno, Executive Vice President for Polygon Homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Robert Bruno, Executive Vice President for Polygon Homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this message, Jesus invites his followers to welcome children — and all who are like them — and to rediscover that entrance into the kingdom starts with coming to Jesus empty-handed, trusting, and fully dependent on God’s grace. Cascades Church is a church in the heart of Metro Vancouver longing to see our city […]

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 3 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast! During this episode we explore the BC Early Years Professional Development Bursary Program—what it is, why it matters, and how it's shaping educators' learning across the province of British Columbia, in Canada. Our guests are two impactful leaders—Kathreen Riel, who manages the bursary fund, and Maryam Naddaf, Director of Frog Hollow's Reggio-Inspired Learning Centre.  Kathreen is a Community Engagement Consultant, currently managing the Federal‑Provincial ECE Professional Development Bursary Project through Westcoast Family Centres, working to ensure educators have access to ongoing high-quality professional learning, often with financial barriers removed. Before that she was instrumental in the development of the Early Years Professional Development Web Portal with BCcampus, helping to coordinate and promote training opportunities across the province. Her work has been focused on building capacity, relationships, and equity in early childhood education.Maryam is Director of the Reggio‑Inspired Learning Centre at Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House in Vancouver, where she worked for over 10 years. Her work is rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy—facilitating workshops, communities of practice, designs curriculum with educators, children, and families, and leads study groups for educators across Metro Vancouver and beyond. Her passion lies in social justice, children's rights, and creating reflective, inquiry-based learning environments, which led her to a B.A. in Community Rehabilitation Management and many years of working with infants, children, youth and adults with diverse abilities.If you are interested on attending a shorter version of the ELF series as Maryam talks about on this episode, register for ELF Off the Shelf, a dynamic series designed to bring the BC Early Learning Framework (BCELF) to life. Instead of just reading the ELF, participants will engage in active reflection, critical dialogue, and hands-on exercises to explore key concepts like the image of the child, educator roles, and pedagogical narration.Session Dates:In-person: March 7, 2026 (9:30 AM – 3:30 PM)Virtual: March 31, April 14, May 7 (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)In-person & Frog Hollow Tour: May 29, 2026 (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM)Location (for in-person sessions): Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre, 2772 E. Broadway, Vancouver, BC., and at Frog Hollow's Learning Centre.Who Should Attend: ECEs, ECEAs, school-age care educators, elementary teachers, Strong Start facilitators, district principals, Supported Child Development staff, and all early learning professionals.Space is limited so register today here: https://www.wstcoast.org/workshops/elf-shelf-4810-8100 Questions? Email: pro-d@westcoastfamily.orgFunded through the Canada–BC Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.Listen now at BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 3: Kathreen Riel and Maryam Naddaf or wherever you get your podcasts.

After 16 years in operation, London Drugs has announced plans to shutter its location in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood, citing public safety concerns and monetary losses. The location's closure brings up concerns about the availability of affordable stores in Vancouver's poorest neighbourhood. We ask viewers about what can be done to turn around public safety concerns for local businesses with Landon Hoyt, the executive director of Hastings Crossings BIA. Galib Bhayani, the chief safety and risk officer at Simon Fraser University and a former RCMP chief superintendent for Metro Vancouver, joins the conversation on what the closure means for the community.

Cascades Church is a church in the heart of Metro Vancouver longing to see our city renewed as we follow Jesus. If you’d like to learn more about Cascades Church, visit our website at http://cascadeschurch.ca LINKS CHRISTMAS: https://cascadeschurch.ca/CHRISTMAS BREAD: https://cascadeschurch.ca/BREAD/ Making Room Initiative: https://cascadeschurch.ca/making-room/ Following Jesus Today Course: https://cascadeschurch.ca/courses/ The Creative Way Down Course: https://cascadeschurch.ca/creative-way-down/ […]

Guest: Kirk LaPointe, Columnist at Lodestar Media and The Hub, and Special Advisor for Fulmer & Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada Post – New Deal, same problems. GUEST: Marvin Ryder, Associate Professor at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business Metro Vancouver sidesteps leadership problems with leak investigation GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Curling, From Club Ice to the Olympics: A Sharp, Funny, and Serious Look at the Roaring Game GUEST: John Cullen, author of Curling Rocks! Chronicles of the Roaring Game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hogan's Alley Society (HAS) is dedicated to advancing the social, political, economic, and cultural well-being of the Black community in Metro Vancouver. Douglas Nelson sits down with their inaugural executive director, Djaka Blais, who talks about their place-making efforts focused on nonprofit housing development and community engagement. Djaka discusses how they embrace Afrocentric governance principles to push their efforts forward and explains how their Community Land Trust model works. She also breaks down the benefits of fostering a culture of care, which helps her team avoid burnout and remain committed to their core mission.

Metro Vancouver leadership chaos (0:49) Guest: Catharine Urquhart, Global News investigative Reporter The OneBC implosion (8:35) Guest: Hamish Telford, Associate professor of political science University of the Fraser Valley Climate change and the impact on Vancouver's cranberry harvest (15:42) Guest: Dr. Lauren Erland, Director of the Berry Environmental Resilience Research & Innovation (BERRI) Centre at the University of the Fraser Valley Cowichan ruling and its impact beyond Richmond (22:48) Guest: Geoffrey Moyse, Public Land Use Chair and previous Aboriginal law consultant to the B.C. government Remembering Vancouver architect Stanley Kwok (39:29) Guest: John D'eathe, author, retired developer, and long time friend and business partner to Stanley Kwok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Kash Heed, Richmond City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver and B.C.'s Fraser Valley remain under an Environment Canada yellow warning as an additional 50 to 70 millimetres of rain is expected to fall in Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and the North Shore. Mike Little, the mayor of North Vancouver, joins the show to discuss the state of weather preparations in his community. Federal Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Oszewski defended Ottawa's flood response by referring to what she called a "modernized" Disaster Financial Assistance Program, but municipal leaders such as Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens say more support is needed. Princeton Mayor Spencer Coyne, whose community was devastated by the 2021 floods, joins the show to discuss the accessibility of disaster relief supports.

Guest: Mike Hurley, Burnaby Mayor and Chair of the Metro Vancouver Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver's turn to talk about development fees Guest: Heather McNell, Deputy CAO, Policy and Planning The Oversimplification of Health Care issues Guest: Paul Kershaw, Policy professor in the UBC School of Population and Public Health and columnist for the globe and mail What will 2026 look for freight and shipping amid ongoing tariffs? Guest: Lisa McEwan, CEO of Hemisphere Freight and a seasoned Canadian trade and customs specialist with 15 years of experience Australia has banned social media for kids Guest: Dr. Kisha McPherson is an Assistant Professor in the School of Professional Communication at Toronto Metropolitan University Why aren't we using internationally recognized teachers? Guest: Tory Handford, Professor, Education, Thompson Rivers University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think your 2026 assessment is your home's value? Think again.In a few minutes, I explain why BC assessments lag 6–18 months behind the market, where property values are actually moving in Metro Vancouver & the Fraser Valley, and 3 Strategies to price your home to today's market so you don't bleed equity to days-on-market.Stay tune and if you'd like find out what your home is worth in todays market, book a 15 minute call: https://calendly.com/cameronmanning/15min

Denis Agar is an urban planner and the Executive Director of Movement, a group of transit riders, professionals, and enthusiasts fighting to make transit better in Metro Vancouver. Prior to leaving in 2023 to found Movement, he worked for a decade for TransLink, Vancouver's regional transit agency.

Ep. 107: How to navigate work-life transitions with graceJoin the 2025 Success Luncheon in Vancouver on Nov. 25, 2025This one's for the parents at a crossroads. Whether you're re-entering the workforce, navigating separation, or simply wondering what's next, this conversation is a reminder that your current challenge is only a snapshot in time.In this episode, Amanda Sayfy, Executive Director of Dress for Success Vancouver, shares what it's really like to build a mission-led career while navigating parenthood, ADHD, and major life transitions.We talk about what resilience actually looks like, why gender equity isn't just women's work, and how to find purpose—even when you feel like you've lost yourself.In this episode, we cover:• The emotional toll and unexpected gifts of career breaks• How co-parenting helped Amanda redefine balance• The power of role modelling and social capital• What true dignity means in career transitionRelated episodes:Ep. 101 : What to do when life looks great on paper but still feels off with Christine Coughlin – Spotify, Apple or YouTubeEp. 103 : How to stop spiralling and take action when you're overwhelmed with Joanna Brewster – Spotify, Apple or YouTubeAbout Amanda SayfyAmanda Sayfy is a passionate advocate for women's empowerment. As Executive Director of Dress for Success Vancouver, she leads with equity at the heart of her work, supporting over 2,000 women annually. A seasoned non-profit leader with 20 years of experience, Amanda brings strategic insight and diverse fundraising expertise to advance equitable employment access across Metro Vancouver. https://dfsvancouver.ca/About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured OutAndrea Barr is a certified coach, speaker, and host of All Figured Out. She helps ambitious parents create clarity, calm, and confidence in their careers and lives—so they can thrive without sacrificing family time.⁠ALL FIGURED OUT EVENTS: Online & IRL⁠⁠Let's connect! ⁠Instagram⁠ • YouTube • Website • LinkedIn

Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City councillor and mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Craig Hodge, City councillor in Coquitlam and mayoral candidate; Vice chair of Metro Vancouver's Zero-Waste Committee; Chair of the Nation Zero Waste Council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver signals $837 property tax hike in 2026 (0:45) Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City councillor and mayoral candidate Why are perfectly good homes filling Coquitlam's landfills? (15:04) Guest: Craig Hodge, City councillor in Coquitlam and mayoral candidate; Vice chair of Metro Vancouver's Zero-Waste Committee; Chair of the Nation Zero Waste Council Forestry struggles, Site C costs, and Carney's first budget: What's next for B.C.? (25:37) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Feds plan to tackle trucker exploitation in latest budget (40:08) Guest: Dave Earle, President and CEO of the B.C. Trucking Association Legendary musician Bif Naked rocks Vancouver with new documentary (52:51) Guest: Bif Naked, Platinum Recording Artist and Best-Selling Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 580 - Unmanageable Permitting Processes Guest: Todd Yuen By Stuart McNish   A robust industrial property sector is vital to the economy. According to a Metro Vancouver study, “Industrial lands serve various purposes, such as warehousing, manufacturing, and supporting emerging technology businesses. They provide essential employment opportunities and contribute to supply chains.” In other words, they are vital to economic growth.   Here's the challenge, says Todd Yuen of Beddie Industrial. “There's a critical shortage of industrial lands in Metro Vancouver and we're losing businesses and their employees to Alberta and other jurisdictions.” The reasons for the shortages are complex, according to the InterVISTAS report, which include “constrained land supply, complex jurisdictional overlaps, and a need to review the development process.”   Yuen says, “To give you an example of the unmanageable permitting process, we just put a new site on the market after seven years of approvals. The wheels within the permitting process turn so slow they create an air of anti-progress."   We invited Todd Yuen, the President of Beedie Industrial, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the need to build industrial facilities, the impediments to doing so, and the consequences of inaction. You can see the interview here https://www.conversationsthatmatter.ca/ Learn More about our guests career at careersthatmatter.ca

The Cowichan Decision has rocked Metro Vancouver — but what does it really mean for homeowners, real estate investors, and property ownership in Metro Vancouver and the province? Vancouver lawyer Sam Adkins joins Matt & Adam to unpack the landmark ruling that recognized Aboriginal title on private land in Richmond, a first in Canadian history! Could this ruling challenge the very foundation of private property ownership in B.C.? What happens to mortgage renewals and home sales inside claim areas? Will this spark a wave of new title claims across the province and country? Sam explains the case, the players, and what happens next as this decision heads to appeal. From the constitutional roots of Aboriginal title to the practical realities for everyday property owners, this conversation cuts through the noise to reveal what's at stake for the future of land in B.C. A must listen for anyone who owns, plans to own, lends on, or develops land in British Columbia.

A rainfall warning in Metro Vancouver could make for soggy trick-or-treating tonight. CBC's Darius Mahdavi gives a provincewide weather forecast for Halloween.

THIS EPISODE: Indigenous-led Housing What does Indigenous housing look like? Are there special forms of housing needed by Indigenous communities in particular to address specific health and community needs? And what kind of housing can be built when Indigenous people in charge of the plans? In this episode, we try to address each of these questions. First we speak to Maggie Low, assistant professor at the School of Regional Planning at the University of British Columbia. She's been studying how municipal governments respond to Indigenous housing needs. Next, we speak to Alexandra Flynn, associate professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law, UBC, about Indigenous zoning and housing developments in Metro Vancouver. Finally, we speak with Bailey Waukey, a youth policy analyst with the Aboriginal Housing Management Association, about the different housing models Indigenous youth have asked for themselves through a special engagement process. What does housing by Indigenous people, for Indigenous people look like in an increasingly urbanized world?

With only six weeks left before the market shuts down for the holidays, Metro Vancouver sellers face a critical decision - list now or wait until spring? Adam & Matt tackle the tough fall reality this week, where active listings sit 36% above the ten-year average, sales are down 20% & “shadow” inventory adds thousands more properties to your competition. From pricing strategies that work in a 10% sales ratio environment to understanding why patience isn't your friend anymore, this episode delivers the course correction sellers need right now. Should you push through the fall or wait for spring when inventory pressures could be even worse? How do you stand out when buyers have endless choices? And with sales ratios hovering around 10%, what does it actually take to be the one property that sells? Tune in for the strategies that work when kicking the can down the road is no longer an option.

New West Mayor Patrick Johnstone joins us to break down the state of the races across Metro Vancouver

For years, landowners near the Metro Vancouver incinerator in Burnaby have reported substantial deposits accumulating on their properties, requiring annual cleaning. Finally, independent testing has revealed dangerous levels of dioxins, furans, and heavy metals in this dust. We speak with Sue Maxwell, chair of Zero Waste BC.

Fall 2025 represents a critical inflection point for Vancouver real estate after a brutal first half of the year marked by tariff uncertainty and sluggish sales. This week, British Columbia Real Estate Association Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson sits down with Adam & Matt to unpack whether now is the time we climb out of what he calls "the pit of despair" to return to normal activity levels. From analyzing why Metro Vancouver lags behind rebounding markets like Toronto to exploring the complex relationship between potential Bank of Canada rate cuts and sticky bond yields, this conversation examines the forces shaping the critical fall selling season. What role will the 20,000 units of total inventory play in shaping prices over the coming months? Why isn't fading economic uncertainty translating to increased sales volumes like in other regions around the country? And will September rate cuts provide the stimulus needed or is Vancouver's recovery getting pushed into 2026? Don't miss this essential market outlook for fall 2025!