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Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events.Join Jody Vance and George Affleck as they navigate a jam-packed episode covering various critical topics. They delve into the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) events, highlighting the unique atmosphere and behind-the-scenes happenings. They discuss the rise of political independents in British Columbia, new polling data, and the potential impacts on upcoming elections. The conversation also touches on pressing national and international news, including significant healthcare announcements, housing affordability, and the political landscape in both Canada and the USA. Don't miss their insights and lively banter!

The path to Surrey's new police of jurisdiction. A partnership between MST Nations and the province will help thousands own their first home in Vancouver! Last but not least, Richard Zussman joins is in-studio to discuss Premier David Eby's recent speech at UBCM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Election priorities at the UBCM GUEST: Trish Andewo, Coquitlam City Councillor & UBCM President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A crash that killed 2 people at a BC wedding only resulted in a $2k fine. Has the legal system let us down? Plus we open the phone lines to hear from listeners about their own car accident horror stories! What can we expect from Eby's speech at UBCM tomorrow? Finally, Miley Cyrus is being sued over claims that she stole parts of her song "Flowers" from Bruno Mars' hit "When I Was Your Man". Is there actually a case here, or is this just a money-grab? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - The Union of BC Municipalities 2024 Convention is in Vancouver this week. Local government and First Nations leaders from across the province are participating. One of the delegates is Mark Vonesch, the Regional Director for Cortes Island, who spoke to Cortes Currents via ZOOM as he was heading out on the ferry last Friday.  Mark Vonesch: “I'm on my way to a gathering that happens every year.  All the municipalities, all the regional districts, the counsellors, the electoral area directors, and mayors are invited to a five day conference where we do workshops. We learn from each other. We hear speeches and  we have a lot of meetings with the provincial government. We have a five or six meeting set-up through the regional district to meet with different ministers of the provincial government and advocate for everything from housing to our roads.” “Hundreds of millions of dollars flow through UBCM to municipalities and regional districts through the provincial government. It's one of the main lobbying organizations connecting regional districts and municipalities to the provincial government.  There's hundreds of resolutions that get voted on and then become priorities to UBCM executives and staff. Throughout the rest of the year, those are advocated for and policy is suggested and pushed forward to the provincial government.” “One of the big things we're pushing for is getting a rural housing stream through the provincial government. Right now, all the housing grants are  done through one category. We believe there needs to be a separate category for rural places, because our needs are different. The ways we build are different, and it should be a different category.” “That's one of the things we're pushing for, but it's a real opportunity for me to get in front of provincial ministers and staff and advocate for the needs of Cortes and the needs for the Strathcona Regional District. It's an opportunity for me to network and work with my colleagues in the regional district, other board members, and create more unity on our board as we move forward on our priorities. It's a chance for me to  make connections with other politicians across the province that are trying to get good things done, and learn from each other.” “I don't want to have to reinvent the wheel on ideas.  A big part of getting together is learning from each other, having conversations with other politicians that are looking at similar issues, and what they've done. A lot of times we can duplicate that.” “One of the exciting things for me at this UBCM is that I've been nominated to be the electoral area representative on the UBCM executive. There's another person running. So I'll also be running a bit of a campaign while I'm down there and we'll see what happens. If I do get in, it's a great opportunity for me  to have a stronger voice with the provincial government to get the things we want to happen on Cortes, but also be a representative  for rural communities. They are often underrepresented because a lot of the population is in urban centers, but a lot of the land base is held in rural communities. Our needs are unique and I want to be a strong voice to represent them.”

With British Columbians being stretched to their financial limits, what are UBCM's election priorities? Should BC start looking into the idea of free transit? Finally, some fun facts about betting on the US election! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host: Trudy Klassen segment 1: Trish Mandewo, UBCM president segment 2-5: Michelle Arnett, Salmon Valley Community Hall advocate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boomercasts/message

UBCM staff and executives have been working on this file and their expertise shows. The Summit was informative and a great chance to hear what effects the new legislation is having in different places across the province.

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Pressure is mounting for greater police enforcement on extortion rackets! UBCM is pushing for income-based traffic fines. Is this a viable solution. International student law changes with immigration lawyer Colin Singer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A major week in BC climate politics as the opposition BC United and Conservative parties table their climate plans, and the NDP seeks to backstop their position by considering new affordability measures. Plus, the government expands the speculation tax, using new branding to cover up any criticism along the way. In audio extras this week: UBCM calls on government to withdraw a homelessness bill. And a discussion about the retirement of Burnaby MLA Katrina Chen. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

On this episode of Moose Talks, we're joined by the Mayor of Fort St. John, Lilia Hansen. Mayor Hansen has been on the job for a year so we'll talk a bit about the year that was, as well as delve into community safety, the UBCM convention, ride-sharing, and more for the full half hour.Listen to Moose Talks every Friday morning at 10 on Moose FM and on the Moose FM and Facebook Today Facebook pages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mayors of Smithers and Terrace discuss convention take-aways

New Westminster's mean-based traffic fines being endorsed by the UBCM  Patrick Johnstone, Mayor of New Westminster discusses a mean-based traffic fine system for New Westminster The 4 billion dollar price tag on the North Shore wastewater treatment plant Kirk Lapointe, Publisher and Executive Editor for Business in Vancouver discusses the 4 billion dollar price tag for the North Shore's wastewater treatment plant Are drivers in Vancouver worse now than they were 5 years ago?  Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor discusses if drivers in Vancouver are worse now than they were 5 years ago The road to India continues: Traveling through Tehran Dev Solanki, Driving from Vancouver to New Delhi, India discusses his latest stop in Tehran The increase in gun calls and reaction to the Coquitlam situation John Buis, retired RCMP Officer and gunshot survivor reacts to the news of an RCMP officer being shot and killed on duty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter recaps the UBCM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Patrick Johnstone, Mayor of New Westminster discusses a mean-based traffic fine system for New Westminster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The UBCM has voted against calling on the government to lift the mandatory vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. But it's divisive. Just like the issue. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby boots an MLA out of caucus, and appears to draw a line in the sand on MLA behaviour - what does it mean for how MLAs treat their staff? Three of BC's parties join forces to denounce the anti-SOGI protests, but the BC Conservatives promise to end SOGI to court the protest votes. Plus, it's UBCM week so we dive into the issues and effectiveness of this year's local government lobbying. And a look at how the India-Canada dispute will affect British Columbia. Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver join host Rob Shaw. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

The BC Federation of Students is reissuing a warning on universities over-relying on international student tuition fees. What solutions to the housing crisis are being brought forward at the UBCM? Will getting a hold of short-term rentals like Airbnb help address our housing problem? The Writers Guild and studio bigwigs continue to make progress on ending the strike... but don't expect filming to resume just yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - At the regular SRD board meeting on April 26th (minutes), a couple of issues of interest to Cortes residents were discussed. There were new developments in the story of SRD's proposal to centralise rural fire hall administration; this was covered by Roy Hales on Monday. The Board also discussed the “Community Resiliency Investment Grant” and its uses, specifically the provision of wood chipping service for properties with road access, and the local use of those wood chips. Sean Koopman reported to the Board that SRD successfully applied for $300,000 under the Resiliency grant for this year: So on November 23rd, 2022, this board passed a resolution authorizing the Regional District to apply for $300,000 for this grant. While we haven't officially received the grant yet, it is incoming soon, so it's non-officially official. Part of the activities that the board approved were wood chipping for road accessible properties in electoral area A and D. What we started with this grant last year was putting out calls to community organizations for the wood chips that come from this grant — under the UBCM criteria that they be disposed of 100 metres from structures. Although initially those wood chips were available only to community service organisations — not to individuals or businesses — the Board at the April 26th meeting voted to offer wood chips to any applicant willing to come and collect them from a central location. Delivery of wood chips, however, would still only be available to community organisations. Individuals would have to sign a waiver or agreement promising to dispose of them safely and according to those FireSmart guidelines. The Surge Narrows Parents' Association put in a request for wood chips to cover their playground, which was granted. Wood chips are stored and composting on Cortes in several locations; the composted matter will be available to farmers in two or three years. The Seniors' Association is using the chipped wood for their trail maintenance; Linnaea Farm and the Dillon Creek Restoration project have also benefited. Area B Director Mark Vonesch asked why Quadra and Cortes residents were not being offered the chipping service this year, despite SRD's successful grant application. Question — Quadra and Cortes were not not being offered this year. Is that just a matter of sort of like every other year?Different locations based on the budget you're working with? Sean Koopman explained that Quadra has gone over their budget for wood chipping in the last two years, and the situation on Cortes was complicated by SCCA's plans for fire safety improvements at Manson's Hall: Quadra has gone over budget with this amount in the last two years. That's a separate conversation. Cortes, the reason we didn't go for it this year, is this grant can allow for $50,000 per electoral area. And Fire Smart Renovations for community buildings is an eligible criteria. Mansons Hall has about $80,000 worth of project that they want to undertake. They received a grant for $25,000 for that. So talking with Tammy and the SCCA I said, I will max out the SRD's 50,000 [from the Community Resiliency grant]. So if the SRD gets the grant — 50,000 from us, 25 from their grant — then that allows them to undertake those Fire Smart renovations to that important community building. For Cortes, we aim to get back to the chipping next year. This was was a special one time thing in partnership with the SCCA. It appears that SCCA has a major fire safety upgrade planned for Mansons Hall, similar to what's already been done for the Gorge Hall but on a larger scale. In the meantime, it looks like Cortes residents may have access to those stored wood chips — by applying to SRD, filling out some forms, and doing their own pickup and delivery.

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Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - Three days after he was sworn in as Premier of British Columbia, David Eby unveiled a series of new laws designed to increase the pace of new construction, remove age restrictions in stratas (except for the +55 restriction that promotes seniors housing) and tap the supply of vacant dwellings for the rental market. The BC Government press release did not mention vacant dwellings, such as the 253 empty homes on Cortes Island that were reported in the 2016 census. It states, “Data from the Speculation and Vacancy Tax shows that in areas of BC covered by the tax, there were nearly 2,900 vacant units in strata buildings with rental restrictions in 2021 – the last year the exemption was available before it phased out. If passed, age and rental restrictions would be lifted immediately, and these empty units will be available to renters.” One of the items of correspondence going before the Strathcona Regional District Board this afternoon, is the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) response. While the UBCM share the provincial governments desire to address the housing crisis, they expressed a number of concerns. How will housing targets be defined? How will the targets reflect the long (often multi-year) time frame for delivery of housing following local government approvals? Will the Minister hold a local government to a target if applications are refused because developers are not prepared to provide the amenities/services necessary for the development? How will targets relate to current Official Community Plans, regional planning and growth management plans, including efforts to limit urban sprawl and address climate adaption and mitigation? The UBCM pointed out, “This marks a significant shift away from the form of local democracy envisaged in the Community Charter in which municipal councils are seen as democratically elected, autonomous, responsible and accountable, established and continued by the will of the residents of their communities.” The previous SRD Board expressed concerns out of the provincial governments failure to consult with them before making decisions about forestry policy, or in treaty negotiations such as that with the Klahoose First Nation. They also believed the Federal government should have consulted them before closing the Discovery Island fish farms. The UBCM question whether the province will be able to deliver well-informed and timely decisions about housing. “One of the factors that slow the approval of new housing is the lengthy timelines common for provincial environmental and other regulatory approvals.” Two examples of what increased provincial government control could mean come from the Rainbow Ridge project on Cortes Island, which has been waiting for the Ministry of Transportation to approve its subdivision plan for over a year and has yet to receive a response on the water license they applied for 18 months ago. The Union of BC Municipalities is calling for the province to have a meaningful discussion with municipalities and the UBCM to ensure the proposed legislation is both workable and effective. The new SRD Board has not had time to consider these matters. In the BC Government press release, it states that the first piece of Eby's legislation, “The Housing Supply Act is scheduled to be brought into force in mid-2023. To support implementation, the Province will continue to help local governments speed up local approval processes through the continued implementation of the Development Approvals Process Review and work underway to accelerate provincial approvals.”

This episode of the green antler's waterfowl podcast was recorded in the lovely unincorporated area of Fanny Bay, BC. Finance housing, climate action, increased Resiliency & community safety.

Premier John Horgan faces a public backlash over his decision to create a half-holiday for the funeral of Queen Elizbaeth, why did he make this decision and what could have been done differently? The Union of BC Municipalities wraps up its annual meeting with the province on the ropes over rural healthcare, and other issues. Plus, BC NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai faces a new set of controversies for her campaign, what's going on here and will it have an impact on the race? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and special guest panelist Allie Blades from Mash Strategy.

Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses BC Premier John Horgan's comments at his final UBCM Convention, plus the Premier's thoughts on BC NDP leadership candidate, Anjali Appadurai's election investigation.

Why some B.C. mayors aren't running for re-election

Nathan Lauster responds to the UBCM’s recent position paper on housing, and discusses housing supply, zoning and the role municipalities play in our housing situation. Lauster is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia, and author of The Death and Life of the Single Family House: Lessons from […]

Craig Hodge, Coquitlam City Councillor and Executive with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), discusses the information contained in a position paper on housing released by that organization in March. First Broadcast April 07 2022.

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This week we speak with Vanderhoof councillor and UBCM immediate past president Brian Frenkel. Councillor Frenkel has worked in forest and environmental consulting for 35 years, and serves on the province's Mass Timber Advisory Council.

One city councilor says over a dozen people died in his neighbourhood alone, during this past summers heatwave  Guest - Patrick Johnstone - New Westminster City Councillor

Thanks to digiboy, Hollywood or punk rock, Pete Fry for being our 16th featured guest on this, the Green Antler's 33rd waterfowl #podcast. I learned about how this is Pete's 3rd year as an appointee on the UBCM executive, which is how I have had the chance to make his acquaintance. He shines some light on what life is like with 700 000 people and a collective city budget of 1.5 billion. It all seems pretty abstract to me but then he shares a story of our other UBCM colleague Laurey-Anne of Quesnel trying to finance a new bridge in her community. We talk about our roots in climate activism, acid rain, nuclear waste, mines, weapons or power. Then he told me about a German company making a kind of plug in, to retrofit lamp posts for hybrid cars that can use the electrical from street lamps to charge batteries at parking spots that automatically bills your Hydro account. This company was then bought by shell oil. We talk about how the pandemic has lasting effects for the hotel industry, explosions of short term rentals, vacancy rates and negative behavior like graffiti on the street level. My favorite part is when he says luddite stuff like paradoxes of growth driven capitalism but it's also so interesting to hear about how even Vancouver is having to increase taxes to make long overdue infrastructure improvements on storm and sanitary sewers. It was news to me that investments on replacement should be at 1% a year but often get under sexier side projects. As the provinces systems come back online and as we elected governments start to imagine a post covid recovery we can focus on policy choices like cruise ships scrubber, ballast condensate, marine gasoline and the effects on shellfish or salmon in the straight of Georgia. Lastly he shares his personal project, that he's working off the side of his desk that has roots with the PNE, the provincial fair. From 4H agricultural exhibits to carnival rides he most remembers the Challenger Relief map which was made by George Challenger, a surveyor, with his children as a family project cut out of jigsaw Douglas fir plywood. It has been in storage since 1997 in a hanger but Pete has hopes for a unveiling. He is buliding a website to fundraise to revive this bit of history that, as a child made an impact on him, really helping teach about Vancouver and other places in the greater British Columbia landscape.

In today's waterfowl podcast, episode 32, I read from a library book by Paul Born. Community Conversations had lots of interesting tips like future search and open space. This is something i had adopted, without knowing that it was already a practical technique or formal process. In my work over the last year by chairing the TAAC (Tahsis Age friendly Accessibly committee) I have been really trying to cultivate an attitude that is based on the 4 key principal created by Harrison Owen in the 1980's of 1. Who ever comes is the right people. 2. Whatever happens is the only thing that could happen. 3. Whenever it starts, it was mean to start. 4. When its over, its over. In reading this book it helped me to value and respect the process more. I see how the consultant the village had hired to produce the original age friendly report and further the transportation foccused one had used the cafe model to engage with public stakeholders in our community. During todays recording i read chapters 8 (food, movies and conversations) to the conclusion and resources including chapter 10 (building learning communities). The 9th chapter "giving voice to photos; a picture really is worth a thousand words especially if you are asked to explain it." Paul Born. I hope to continue using many of these engagement techniques as i stand for re-election on the UBCM executive at the upcoming virtual forum Obstacles to Opportunities in September, as small community representative. I will continue endeavour to advocate regarding financial mechanisms for fire protection in small, rural and remote places and serve the village of Tahsis in the last year of my first term. Thank you to the librarian who placed this book on a feature shelf for me to find at the jalna branch of the london public library. Thanks also to the listeners, featured guests and everyone else for being a part of the waterfowl flock.

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - There were a lot of Discovery Island Items at the SRD (Strathcona Regional District) Board meeting last week. Cannabis on Cortes Island Cortes Island's zoning bylaw is being amended. “I'm looking to be able to allow cannabis production and sale, pretty much in alignment with the existing provincial and federal regulations without requiring site specific zoning. but delighted to work with staff to bring something back for the public's consideration,” said Regional Director Noba Anderson. Quadra Island Items Quadra Island is talking a different approach and Quadraponics Cannabis property is one of three whose applications for rezoning have just been approved. The others are the proposed BC Ferries berth in Quathiaski Cove and new firehall in Heriot Bay. Heriot Bay Tru Value foods has been given a commercial development permit for a new recycling depot and gardening centre . There has been a lot of talk about extending the SRD's fire protection to north Quadra Island lately. “We have been mulling this over for around a year, I believe. One lady has kept writing to us for services to north Quadra. Problem is they don't have a fire service on north Quadra. While the survey that they got back said everyone want to have a fire service, nobody wants to pay,” explained Regional Director Brenda Leigh. The SRD board decided that no further public consultation be undertaken until more than 50% of property owners and 50% of property values petition in favour of a fire service for North Quadra. Quadra Island Conservatory and Quadra Island cat rescue have both received grants in aid for $1,500. Read Island Items There were also two Read Island items. The Surge Narrows Community Association recently purchased a 20 acre parcel which they intend to become parkland. The SRD approved an application for this parcel to be tax free. The SRD is also applying for a Rural and Northern communities grant to renovate the old store, boardwalk and floating dock at Read Island. “We've already gone through this with staff, the ministries and all the people we have to apply to. This is just the finalizing part of it, officially at the board table. That's why it is here. It has already happened. We have already met with Minister Selina Robinson at UBCM. This was one of the three topics we talked about,” said Regional Director Jim Abram. He added, “This is hopefully going forward. I believe the deadline … is the end of this month, October 30th and after that we will receive some kind of notification as to whether we got it or not. IT is for $2.3 milllion, so it is a big deal.” Giving EASC authority over grants in aid Lastly, the Electoral Areas Services Committee (EASC) is seeking the authority to decide who will receive a grant in aid in the SRD's rural areas. Up until now, they have made recommendations but the final decision is made by the SRD Board. Given the ongoing friction within EASC, Director Anderson said Cortes Island would prefer to stay with the SRD Board. The other EASC directors agreed to this.

New in this update:Election results may not be known for weeks after electionB.C.'s Chief Electoral Officer says the question of who will form the next government may not be answered for weeks after voting day. Anton Boegman says the final count for mail-in ballots will not start for at least 13 days after voting day on October the 24th. That's because officials need to verify that mail-in ballots are legitimate and that voters did not vote once by mail and once in person. And Boegman says that assumes 200,000 mail-in ballots will be cast. But he says survey results suggest up to 800,000 British Columbians may opt to vote by mail.“If there are a significant amount of absentee ballots, including vote-by-mail ballots, the preparation time before final count may take longer. We don't know what that may be because we do not know the volume of the absentee ballots and vote by mail ballots that will be cast during this election.”—Chief Electoral Officer Anton Boegman.Boegman says more than 20,000 British Columbians have requested mail-in packages in less than 24 hours since the election was called.Some at UBCM concerned over Provincial Election and what NDP loss could mean for fundingSome municipal politicians are raising concerns about having a provincial election right now. Delegates at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities discussed their worries at a panel on the opening day of their Annual General Meeting. The Executive Director of the BC Green Party, Jonina Campbell is worried about having a majority government."So, if people are in a position where people don't have access and the power is kept among the captain it's really difficult for people to have their, what they need to be represented or heard or listened to so this is why the minority is good at that"—BC Green Party Executive Director Jonina Campbell.Others raised concerns about what will happen to the BC Restart Plan funding if New Democrats are not re-elected. Under it, municipalities will get $540 million dollars for local government operations and a further $100 million dollars for COVID infrastructure projects.Tuesday COVID-19 updateB.C.'s most recent COVID-19 numbers, compiled since last Friday show there have been 366 new infections in BC over the past three days. There have been seven new cases of the virus confirmed in the Island Health region during that time. That brings our active case count to eleven. There were four deaths from the coronavirus in B.C. since Friday—none in Island Health. Later this morning, B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer and the province's chief electoral officer will hold a news conference to outline plans to ensure a safe voting process in the midst of the pandemic.Temperature checks and mandatory masks come to Woodgrove CentreWoodgrove Centre in Nanaimo has become the first shopping mall in B.C. to initiate temperature checks and mandatory masks for shoppers. The new policies were announced on Friday by the mall's new owner. Weihong Liu, a Chinese immigrant businesswoman, purchased the property through her family's company, Central Walk, on September 1st. She has lived on Vancouver Island for the past six years and has owned and managed shopping centres in China for 20 years.

Finance Minister Carole James cracks down on “discretionary” spending to protect the budget, Premier John Horgan cracks jokes (to mixed reviews) at his UBCM speech, the legislature spending scandal rolls on, and MLAs prepare to return to work in the fall session.

In this episode I rant about people's Social Media use. Think about what you post before you post it, but also let's use people's past posts as a chance to talk and learn and not immediately chastise and judge. I speak with Environment Canada Meteorologist Matt MacDonald about the snow in the Calgary area and take a look at what we can expect here in BC's interior. I chat with Kamloops Councillor Dale Bass after UBCM and then I have TRU's Assistant VP of Research on to talk about Research Day and the importance of research to both the school and the community.

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Lot's going on in B.C. Politics, UBCM has wrapped up. Did anything substantial come from that. We also had major protests from the logging industry with truckers causing traffic chaos throughout Metro Vancouver?   Guest: Keith Baldrey Global BC Chief Political Reporter

Municipal politicians from all over the province gathered in Vancouver last week for the annual conference of the Union of BC Municipalities. Our City Beat reporter Ian Mass was there and joins us in the studio to fill us in on what happened. He also brings us an update on plans to tear down the Georgia Viaduct and the ongoing tent city at Oppenheimer Park.

Municipal politicians from all over the province gathered in Vancouver last week for the annual conference of the Union of BC Municipalities. Our City Beat reporter Ian Mass was there and joins us in the studio to fill us in on what happened. He also brings us an update on plans to tear down the Georgia Viaduct and the ongoing tent city at Oppenheimer Park.

The Sunday Edition Chapter 1 Climate change remains top issue for Metro Vancouver voters Guest: Mike Klassen, Vancouver Courier Columnist Chapter 2 Global Optimism Outlook Survey Guest: David Bishop, Director Strategic Communications at Expo 2020 Chapter 3 Highlights of what was endorsed at the UBCM convention this week Guest: Mike Smyth, Province Columnist Chapter 4 Trump Impeachment Guest: Jeffrey Meyers, Lecturer Thompson Rivers University Chapter 5 Lowering the voting age for local B.C. elections Guest: Max Cameron, Acting Director, School of Public Policy and Global Affairs

On today's show we cover the Unite Here 40 hotel workers strikes happening in downtown Vancouver. After that we turn to the week-long 2019 Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention. CiTR News talks with trade show vendors and Vancouver city councillors at the UBCM, as well as demonstrators outside the convention who are there to support B.C.'s ailing forestry sector.

In this episode I provide a brief history of the sport of Disc Golf and help tee up this Saturday's tournament on MacArthur Island in Kamloops. I speak with the Leader of the BC Green Party after he addressed the UBCM convention this week and I talk climate change policy with Clean Energy Canada as the 43rd federal election is now just 25 days away.

B.C. wins in court against Alberta on pipelines, mayors are furious at government’s clawback of a rural support fund, the public inquiry into money laundering starts to take shape, teen vaping becomes a B.C. health issue, and civic politicians play speed dating with government ministers at UBCM. Mike Smyth and Rob Shaw break down a busy week in B.C. politics.

In this episode I talk about the prevalence of mosquito borne illnesses specifically EEE and the increasing number of cases with part of the reasoning being global warming. I speak with the organizer of a logging truck convoy that is heading from Merritt to UBCM to protest mill closures and curtailments as well as the job losses that have occurred as a result,. And to end things off, I talk to the Executive Director of the BC Paramedic Association about changes to 911 in the province.

Josie Osborne was recently re-elected for a third term as the mayor of Tofino. Amy Lubik is a first-time Port Moody city councillor. They join us in studio to talk about the rural and urban resolutions they’re looking forward to debating at the annual Union of BC Municipalities conference taking place in Vancouver September 23 to 27.

Josie Osborne was recently re-elected for a third term as the mayor of Tofino. Amy Lubik is a first-time Port Moody city councillor. They join us in studio to talk about the rural and urban resolutions they’re looking forward to debating at the annual Union of BC Municipalities conference taking place in Vancouver September 23 to 27.

In this episode I speak with Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian following yesterday's council meeting. We also discuss the UBCM convention coming up next week and what the Kamloops delegation has planned over the course of the 5 days. Andrew Griffith, a fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute talks about birth tourism. He has been collecting data on the number of people who are from outside of Canada that have had a child while here on Canadian soil. I chat with TNRD Board Chair Ken Gillis about what is happening to people who are living in temporary homes in the district. He says there are a lot of misconceptions about what is happening. And to end things off I talk with SportsNet's Brendon Bachelor about the Vancouver Canucks as they got their pre-season underway this week and also finally got winger Brock Boeser signed to a new three year contract.

In this episode I speak with UBCM President Arjun Singh about cannabis revenue sharing and the upcoming UBCM convention. I speak with a representative of Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis about how sales have gone for our neighbors to the east and I also speak with a Kamloops Terry Fox Run organizer with the race set for this Sunday. And to kick things off, I give you brief history of Friday the 13th. Ch Ch Ch Ch Ah Ah Ah Ah....

Call The Question podcast hosts Lesli Boldt and Maria Dobrinskaya join Mike and Rob to discuss Chinese sponsorship of UBCM, public trust in politicians, reductions to the electric vehicle rebate program, the government sale of surplus properties, and new research into Airbnb’s impact on rental rates in Vancouver.

On today's Woodford Show we begin with an extended discussion about all things Kamloops with Mayor Ken Christian. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association Executive Director Carl DeSantis. We finish with Kamloops South MLA Todd Stone and his UBCM frustrations.

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On today's Woodford Show we begin with Acumen Law's Kyla Lee discussing a constitutional challenge over breathalyzers, drug impaired driving, and an overhaul of the criminal code. Then APTN's Melissa Ridgen joins us to discuss the disturbing case of Ministry of Children and Family Development seizing an infant days after birth at Royal Inland Hospital. Then we discuss China and its role at UBCM causing quite a controversy with Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West.

On today's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and Richard Zussman to discuss a reeling forestry sector, a looming Trans Mountain pipeline decision, teacher negotiations, and what the hell is going on in Surrey. Then Finance minister Carole James joins us to discuss money laundering, forestry woes, teacher contract talks, and the cannabis revenue sharing talks with UBCM, Then soon to be Kamloops Green Party of Canada candidate Iain Currie joins us to discuss this fall's federal election campaign.

On this week's Inside #bcpoli the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, Global BC's Richard Zussman, and BC Today's Shannon Waters join NL News Director Shane Woodford to discuss the speculation tax revolt at UBCM, BCTF bargaining, and a controversial rental hike. Then Neil Moody, the CEO of the Canadian Homebuilders Association of BC joins the show to discuss the speculation tax. We then chat with BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson. As a podcast bonus we focus on education and a new round of bargaining by talking to BCPSEA Board Chair Alan Chell and then BCTF President Glen Hansman. We finish the show by returning the focus to UBCM with Liberal Community Affairs critic Todd Stone.

On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer. The panel discusses the re-announcement of light rail in Surrey and skytrain expansion in Vancouver and an explosion in project costs. They also discuss the tax sharing formula tabled by UBCM over legal marijuana revenues. Not done there the discussion shifts to BC Ferries, municipal elections, and more. We finish the show talking about the new school year and any challenges with BCTF President Glen Hansman.

A super sized podcast special Inside #bcpoli as we begin by discussing the hot political stories of the week with Global BC's Keith Baldrey and Richard Zussman, alongside BC Today's Shannon Waters. On the table today fish farms, indigenous housing, Surrey politics, the municipal auditor general, and more. We also have a tax talk with Finance minister Carole James. Not done there we have plenty of bonus podcast content as we talk proportional representation with former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark. Then a marijuana discussion with Vancouver Councillor and UBCM rep Kerry Jang followed by Public Safety minister Mike Farnworth. Next we talk First Nations housing with the minister responsible Selina Robinson followed by Whispering Pines Chief Mike LeBourdias.

On this week's Inside #bcpoli host Shane Woodford and his political panel of Global BC's Keith Baldrey and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer look at legal marijuana consultations, this week's UBCM meeting, the BC Liberal leadership race, Site C report secrecy, money laundering in BC, and more. Later in the show we discuss the UBCM meeting from the civic politics side with 1st Vice President Arjun Singh.