Podcasts about vancouver mayor

Is the Water St. pedestrian-only pilot project doomed? GUEST: Sarah Kirby Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Why are Vancouver's outdoor pools not a priority for the city? GUEST: Lenea Grace, executive director of the Lifesaving Society of B.C. and Yukon Municipal bombshell: integrity commissioner report reveals troubling conduct in Vancouver Mayor's office GUEST: Frances Bula, Political Contributor for The Globe and Mail Farmers call for a freeze on B.C Tree Fruits' liquidation GUEST: Deep Brar of BrarStar Orchards in Summerland, and Vice President, BC Fruit Growers Association An update on the Chilcotin River landslide GUEST: Willie Sellars, Chief, Williams Lake First Nation Stock market tanks amidst fears of a U.S recession GUEST: Michael Levy, CKNW Business Analyst Google loses antitrust lawsuit for paying tech companies to remain a dominant search engine GUEST: Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at http://HandyAndyMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Frances Bula, Political Contributor for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC's former chief coroner Larry Campbell fought for drug decriminalization. Now, he's backing its reversal! Guest: Larry Campbell - former BC coroner, former Vancouver Mayor and former senator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBC reporter Chad Pawson joins us to break down why Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is facing criticism over a new administrative position that will cost $80,000 and scrutiny over a City Hall board room that may have been turned into a gym. Next, BC Building Trades Council put out a report that there is too much reliance on temporary foreign workers to fill the industry's labour shortage. Listeners across the province call in to talk about the barriers they have faced in the industry.

The city's budget deficit, homelessness, progress on the interstate bridge, and the city's plans for what it describes as Complete Streets brought out passionate responses from those who attended a community forum Monday night at Firstenburg Community Center. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-mayor-city-council-members-hold-community-forum-on-a-number-of-topics/ #CityOfVancouver #MayorAnneMcEnernyOgle #CityCouncilMembers #CommunityForum #Issues #Budget #Homelessness #InterstateBridgeReplacement #CompleteStreets #CitizenInput #FirstenburgCommunityCenter #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

In her State of the City address last month, Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle touted the city’s rapid growth and development since she was first elected to the city council more than a decade ago. But with that growth comes challenges for Washington’s fourth-largest city. In the past decade, homelessness has increased by more than 250%, prompting city officials to declare a state of emergency to streamline responding to this crisis. Last year, voters approved a new property tax levy that is expected to raise $100 million over 10 years to shore up the city’s Affordable Housing Fund. Meanwhile, hundreds of new housing units are being planned for the Heights District, a neighborhood redevelopment project in central Vancouver. Mayor McEnerny-Ogle joins us to talk about her vision for the city’s future, the challenges it faces and reflections on her past decade in city government. 

In hour three, Mike & Jason chat with Vancouver mayor Ken Sim on the city getting set to host the World Cup in 2026 (3:00), plus the boys tell us what they learned (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week … an imminent transit strike threatens commuters … and pretty much everyone … in the Lower Mainland. Can anything positive come of a strike apart from higher wages? Jody and George think maybe. And the federal government is giving away land and giving up on some controversial assisted dying legislation. Hot topics for a possible election incoming. And Vancouver Park Board. Oh yes - that ol' chestnut — will it be the Vancouver Mayor's achilles heal or a feather in a cap? It's going to get ugly before it gets good. All that and more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim announced that he is moving forward with a plan to disband the independently elected Vancouver Parks and Recreation Board. We talk with Vancouver city councillor Pete Fry, and our Municipal Affairs reporter Justin McElroy. In our second half we pay tribute to legacy of American screenwriter and producer Norman Lear. Our listeners share their memories of watching his groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family" and "M.A.S.H." and our guest Toph Marshall, professor at U.B.C.'s Faculty of Arts discusses his legacy and impact on the shows of today.

Jen St. Denis is a Vancouver-based journalist for The Tyee, covering housing and city issues with a focus on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

This week on Below the Radar, we're joined by Vancouver legend Norman Armour, a curator, consultant, producer, director, actor and non-profit arts specialist with over 35 years of experience. Norman discusses his experience co-founding the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, his storied career in the Canadian arts scene, as well as his health. Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/226-norman-armour.html Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/226-norman-armour.html Resources: Norman Armour: https://www.normanarmourconsulting.com/ PuSh International Performing Arts Festival: https://pushfestival.ca/ Rumble Theatre: https://rumble.org/ The Post at 750: https://thepostat750.ca/ VIFF Live: https://viff.org/live/viff-2023/ Bio: Norman Armour is a Vancouver-based curator, consultant, producer, director, actor and non-profit arts specialist with 35+ years of experience. Since graduating from SFU's School for the Contemporary Arts in 1986, he has collaborated on over 120 works for the stage and other media. In 2005, he co-founded the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, serving as its Artistic and Executive Director for 14 years. Prior to that, he co-founded and established Rumble Theatre as a mainstay of the city's thriving independent theatre scene. He is also a co-founder of the Post at 750, an innovative shared workspace for the non-profit arts. His consulting practice focuses on scenario planning, business strategy, mentoring, proposal writing and development, as well as international engagement, touring and exchange. His career and community contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including the City of Vancouver Mayor's Award and an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from his alma mater. Cite this episode: Chicago Style Johal, Am. “Paramedic for the Arts — with Norman Armour.” Below the Radar, SFU's Vancity Office of Community Engagement. Podcast audio, November 7, 2023. https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/226-norman-armour.html.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim joins us for a wide-ranging conversation! Topics included Sim's first year as Mayor, his recently proposed housing plan, and short-term rental legislation announced earlier today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Adriane Carr, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's motion to build homes faster GUEST: Andy Yan, Urban Planner and Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University How do fans feel about the Vancouver Canucks in this new season? GUEST: Blake Price, Co-Host of The Sekeres & Price Show, at Sekeres and price dot com Dominion - The Railway and the Rise of Canada GUEST: Stephen R. Bown , author of Dominion Do we need a regional government to address Metro Vancouver issues? GUEST: Kirk Lapointe, Publisher and Executive Editor for Business in Vancouver As energy use grows in B.C., electricity production falls GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Andy Yan, Urban Planner and Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The Nobel Prizes recognize pioneering scientific achievements, some of which originate in unexpected places. One of these pioneers is George de Hevesy, a Nobel Laureate in chemistry in 1943, who made a groundbreaking discovery while at a boarding house cafeteria. Guest: Dr. Artemis Spyrou, Professor of Physics at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at Michigan State University Seg 2: View From Victoria: The NDP has issued a letter of expectations to new BC Utilities Commission CEO Mark Jaccard, one month after firing David Morton. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: British Columbia, UBC, and the ALS Society of BC have teamed up and successfully raised over $5.3 million to establish an endowed trust for an ALS Research Professorship at UBC as part of PROJECT HOPE. Guest: Dr. Erik Pioro, Professor of Neurology at the UBC Department of Medicine Lead of the ALS Society of British Columbia's PROJECT HOPE Seg 4: What happens when a roommate moves out? Guest: Hunter Bouchard, VP of operations at landlord BC Seg 5: How are people in Tel Aviv coping with the Israel-Hamas war? Guest: Lea Herman, Canadian living in Tel Aviv Seg 6: Ken Sim introduced a new motion to expedite housing supply by collaborating with the provincial government on rezoning and regulations for short-term rentals. Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An engaging fireside chat with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim as he delves into pressing topics such as housing affordability, zoning changes, the missing middle program, First Nations developments, transportation, and much more. Mayor Sim graciously fielded a multitude of questions from a packed audience during this unforgettable evening. This exclusive event unfolded at the Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club, drawing a diverse crowd that spanned various sectors of the real estate industry. Among the attendees were real estate developers, commercial brokers, legal professionals, service providers, and numerous enthusiastic addy members—all eagerly anticipating Mayor Sim's valuable insights into the multifaceted world of Vancouver's real estate landscape. More on Ken Sim ABC Vancouver Event Photos and Recap Event Sponsors Thanks to our event sponsors for their support. Tomo is a Vancouver-based real estate company. “We build at the intersection of “hardwhere” and “softwhere,” where physical space and intangible activities meet. As developers, operators, and researchers, we believe in the power of place to enable people to do amazing things. Our research-driven approach challenges us to engage with complex urban issues. Since 2005, we've cultivated award-winning places like Schoolhouse in Vancouver and River Market in New Westminster.” https://tomospaces.com/ REW – “Bringing people together over property is the role of our flagship: REW.ca REW.ca is a real-time window into the real estate market and it's where millions of Canadians start their real estate adventures. REW.ca combines the best available content with best-in-class experience to create millions of connections and new opportunities for homeseekers, real estate professionals and our valued partners.” https://www.rew.ca/ Talk Shop - Talk Shop is the leader in the next generation of PR. Balancing earned media, paid exposure, digital marketing and thought leadership opportunities, Talk Shop creates award-winning strategies that push creative boundaries and exceed expectations. Operating in industries that make up the lifeblood of the economy, Talk Shop specializes in work with brands in the lifestyle, technology, professional services, finance and real estate sector. Ranked as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Talk Shop employs the best talent in the industry who share a common vision of making an impact in the field. https://www.talkshopmedia.com/ Disclaimer The information provided on addy's website, webinars, blog, emails and accompanying material is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute or form any part of any offer or invitation or other solicitation or recommendation to purchase any securities. It should not be considered financial or professional advice. You should consult with a professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs.

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke speaks out months after province decides to move forward with Surrey's police transition Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey, provides the latest details on the Surrey police transition Vancouver's proposed fee and property tax increases, and safety in the city Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver, discusses the city's proposed fee and property tax increases. Plus, overall public safety in Vancouver. B.C sets rent increase to cap at 3.5% David Hutniak, CEO of Landlord BC discusses the province's decision to set rent increase cap at 3.5% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Peter Meiszner, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim drops by! Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver discusses a range of issues, including housing New Westminster as a 15-minute city Nadine Nakagawa, New Westminster City Councillor describes why New West should be a 15 minute city Paying a $400 license for commercial photography at Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Jas Gill, Photographer at Saavn Photography, who started an online petition against the guidelines discusses why many photographers are against paying a $400 license for commercial photography to shoot in Metro Vancouver Regional Parks An update on unregulated drug deaths in BC Lisa Lapointe, B.C Chief Coroner provides an update on the unregulated drug deaths in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver discusses a range of issues, including housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Can UV testing stop the rise of maple syrup smuggling in Canada? Guest: Maria Corradini, Co-Author of Study and Associate Professor of Food Science and the Arrell Chair in Food Quality at the University of Guelph Seg 2: Could Mounjaro be the key to tackling obesity? The obesity-drug industry is expected to reach $50 billion annually by 2030 Guest: Dr. Nadia Khan, Professor of Medicine at UBC, Internal Medicine Specialist at St. Paul's Hospital, and Practitioner of Obesity Medicine at Revolution Medical Clinic Seg 3: How can art restoration benefit the future? Art restoration is the process of restoring damaged or deteriorating artworks to their original condition or as close as possible. Guest: Alicia Coutts, Founder and Head Conservator at Toronto Art Restoration Seg 4: How the future of an up-and-coming football player is being impacted by the SFU Varsity Football closure. Guest: Massimo Ryan, Former SFU Football Player Guest: Sandra Crema, Massimo's Mother Seg 5: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim cites rising fire risks and deteriorating public safety in the homeless encampment on Hastings Street as a turning point Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multnomah County notably lost population last year, but on the north side of the Columbia River, Vancouver is still experiencing rapid growth — and it's prompting local leaders to think big when planning for the future.Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle was a guest on this week's episode of Straight Talk to discuss how the city plans to maintain its momentum and tackle the challenges that come with rapid growth.Vancouver's current population is about 200,000 people, she said, but county estimates show that the city will need to be prepared to house 450,000 people — more than double the current population — 20 years from now.

Multnomah County notably lost population last year, but on the north side of the Columbia River, Vancouver is still experiencing rapid growth — and it's prompting local leaders to think big when planning for the future. Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle was a guest on this week's episode of Straight Talk to discuss how the city plans to maintain its momentum and tackle the challenges that come with rapid growth. Vancouver's current population is about 200,000 people, she said, but county estimates show that the city will need to be prepared to house 450,000 people — more than double the current population — 20 years from now.

After three years of delivering the State of the City address in a virtual format, Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle delivered the city's 2023 State of the City in person Monday evening at the Firstenburg Community Center. https://bit.ly/40IOig4 #CityOfVancouver #2023StateOfTheCityAddress #Mayor #AnneMcEnernyOgle #CouncilCommunitForum #ComprehensivePlan #Development #Homelessness #BodyWornCameraProgram #OurVancouver #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

CSIS believes China interfered in Vancouver's 2022 municipal election, but Vancouver Mayor Ken Sims rejects “insinuations” made by the Globe and Mail. However, as new allegations of election interference come out, Canada's former ambassador to the People's Republic of China, David Mulroney, said that there was “abundant evidence” to support the existence of Beijing's long-term plan to influence Canadian politicians at all levels of government. Plus, former prime minister Stephen Harper will be a keynote speaker at the Canada Strong and Free Networking conference next week and will offer his thoughts on the challenges faced by the middle-class. And China's ambassador to Canada Cong Peiwu alleged in an op-ed on Wednesday that the actions of Chinese consulates involved in election interference claims were business as usual. Tune into The Daily Brief with Anthony Furey and Andrew Lawton! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Kennedy Stewart, former Mayor of Vancouver & current Director of the Centre for Public Policy Research at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred DeLorey, 2021 Conservative National Campaign Manager; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Kennedy Stewart, former Vancouver Mayor; Gen. (Ret'd) Tom Lawson, Former Chief of the Defence Staff; Christy Clark, former B.C. premier; Kathleen Wynne, former Ontario premier; and Darrell Dexter, former N.S. premier.

The VPD on the decriminalization of hard drugs in BC  Fiona Wilson, Deputy Chief with the Vancouver Police Department discusses how the decriminalization of hard drugs in BC will impact policing. Former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart on drug decriminalization in BC Kennedy Stewart, Director of the Centre for Public Policy Research at Simon Fraser University, and former Mayor of Vancouver discusses the decision to decriminalize drugs in BC Using case law to determine municipal power on homeless encampments John Green, Lawyer at John Michael Green Law Corporation discusses the legalities around tearing down homeless encampments and 'tent cities' How well will the decriminalization of hard drugs in BC work?  Jennifer Whiteside, B.C's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions discusses how successful the decriminalization of hard drugs in BC may be to combat toxic drug deaths throughout the province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kennedy Stewart, Director of the Centre for Public Policy Research at Simon Fraser University, and former Mayor of Vancouver discusses the decision to decriminalize drugs in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protect yourself from real estate title fraud Ron Butler, mortgage broker at Butler Mortgages describes what title fraud is and how to protect yourself from it Coquitlam RCMP sets up an exchange zone for transactions Corporal Alexa Hodgins, Media Relations Officer for the Coquitlam RCMP discusses a new designated exchange zone for transactions in Coquitlam The State of The City Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim describes the state of Vancouver. An update on the hearing to include a parcel of Surrey farmland in the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve Tyler Heppell, Production Manager at Heppell's Potatoes in Surrey provides an update on his Surrey farmland proposed to be included in the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve. The union representing Uber drivers in Canada Pablo Godoy, Regional Director for Western Provinces at UFCW Canada discusses the union representing Uber drivers in Canada Help Rabbitats find a new home! Sorelle Saidman, Founder of Rabbitats Rescue Society discusses the need to find a new home for rabbits in Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does the Province plan on tackling housing affordability? Richard Zussman, Global News Journalist based at the Legislature breaks down the latest housing announcement from the Province on tackling affordable housing in the Downtown Eastside. Will building 90 housing units in the DTES actually help unhoused people? Sarah Blythe, Executive Director of the Overdose Prevention Society examines the latest housing announcement within the downtown eastside. How will the “100 Day Plan” make housing more affordable? Ravi Kahlon, BC's Minister of Housing discusses the Province's new announcement on affordable housing in the downtown eastside. How embezzlement and fraud led to the fall of the “Crypto Bros” Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert, handyandymedia.com tells us why he never believed in cryptocurrency. Can gifting unhoused people with an unconditional, one-time payment end homelessness? Simone Dive, Executive Director of Foundations for Social Change discusses how they are looking to end homelessness. Will BC's plan to address housing affordability benefit Vancouver? Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim discusses the Province's new housing plan within the downtown eastside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Colleen Thompson who is a Vancouver based, very-hungover stand up comedian, writer and researcher/ex-therapist. We talk about love, passion, lust and my love for control. Longest pod I've recorded to date I think (plus Acts of God in Vancouver - wind throwing my neighbor's roof at my car) made this into a 3 part-er. Be sure to rate Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts. Check out the things we discussed timestamped below! IN THIS EPISODE: - Do we have control (0:40) - Art is emotional manipulation (1:49) - Influencing people (2:40) - Losing yourself (5:30) - We are all different (6:55) - We finally agree? (9:07) - Al breaks his own rules (9:50) - Falling in love (10:43) - Love vs passion (13:23) - What is love (17:11) - Honeymoon stage (18:20) - Step into love (20:00) - Common issue in relationships (21:53) - Flappy birds with chaos (23:51) - Setting course for rocky water (24:51) - Are you having fun? (27:25) - Vancouver Mayor (30:40) - Search for meaning (32:15) - Podcast taking on meaning (34:50) - Fashion advice for Al (36:04) Send us a dating question or comment on our Instagram New Episodes every Tuesday at 9pm PST!

As Oregon Public Broadcasting's Troy Brynelson reports, it remains unclear if he had any political motivations.

Vancouver mayor taps ‘captains' of development industry to finance his campaign Daphne Bramham, Columnist for the Vancouver Sun discusses the list of donors to Mayor Kennedy Stewart's campaign, that was found by a homeless man on a Vancouver sidewalk. The latest on BC NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai's Elections Act breach investigation Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter provides the latest update on BC NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai's Elections Act breach investigation The B.C man funding a new scholarship to celebrate a Chinese Canadian leader Tim Chu, former Gladstone Secondary student is looking to change the controversial name of his alma matter. Gladstone Secondary in Vancouver is named after U.K. prime minister William Gladstone. Gladstone. Gladstone supported the gradual abolition of slavery over immediate emancipation and helped his father obtain compensation for more than 2,500 slaves after abolition in 1834. The use of 'usual' names printed in non-Latin characters on ballots threatened by Vancouver's Chief Election Officer in court Honieh Barzergari, city council candidate with Vision Vancouver describes why it is important for candidate names to be written in their native languages along with English. The Vancouver election Chief challenges the use of Chinese and Persian names on ballots. The value of Ryan Reynolds' colonoscopy PSA Dr. Manoj Raval, colorectal cancer surgeon at St. Paul's Hospital discusses the importance of a colonoscopy check.

Daphne Bramham, Columnist for the Vancouver Sun discusses the list of donors to Mayor Kennedy Stewart's campaign, that was found by a homeless man on a Vancouver sidewalk.

As Oregon Public Broadcasting's Troy Brynelson reports, the mayor believes she was targeted.

The BC Greens' call to publish a report on Telus Health Sonia Furstenau, BC Green Party leader discusses the BC Green's call for immediate release of probe into Telus Health fee-based program Ontario's new “strong mayors” legislation, would this help in Vancouver?  Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News Toronto explains why and how Ontario is enacting legislation to provide the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa with more power and authority within their jurisdictions. Anjali Appadurai's BC NDP leadership bid  Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief analyzes Anjali Appadurai's BC NDP leadership bid along with Ontario's “strong mayor” legislation More shootings throughout the lower mainland, how we can help kids stay away from gang life Jordan Buna, Substance Abuse Liaison for Surrey Schools and Counselling Therapist for No Fear Counselling discusses how young kids get lured into gang life. Jordan is a former gang member himself. StatsCan's latest report on problem gambling Brian Dijkema, Vice President of External Affairs with Cardus and editor of Comment magazine discusses the dangers of gambling

Kennedy Stewart, Mayor of Vancouver discusses violent crime within the city of Vancouver, what needs to be done to solve the issue and where he thinks the mayors powers are lacking.

It's a big day at Vancouver City Council, as Mayor Kennedy Stewart proposed an amendment to the Vancouver Plan.  The mayor wants to see renter protection offered to residents along the Broadway corridor expanded to all renters in the city.  This protection ensures no tenant would see their rent go up if their building is redeveloped.  Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke with Rob Patterson, a lawyer from the Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre, to see if that protection is strong enough and if the Mayor's plan is actually realistic.

Carolyn Bennett, Mental Health and Addictions Minister; Kennedy Stewart, Vancouver Mayor; Karen Hogan, Auditor General of Canada; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; Joyce Napier, CTV News; Bob Fife, the Globe and Mail; and Raquel Dancho, Conservative MP.

Viral video shows Vancouver neighbours fighting over parking spot – Who is in the right? Parking wars in Vancouver! Can you legally block space in front of your house to park? Are you entitled to a spot on your street?  Plus, your calls! We hear all of your parking issues! Premier Horgan encouraging people ‘to think before you hop in the car' amid record-breaking gas prices Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief discusses Premier John Horgan's comments around high gas prices.  Vancouver mayor promises protection for renters potentially displaced by Broadway Plan Kennedy Stewart, Mayor of Vancouver joins Jas Johal to discuss the Broadway Plan  Vancouver Tenants Union launch a resistance movement “Renters Plan” against Broadway Plan Mazdak Gharibnavaz, Vancouver Tenants Union representative discusses the Broadway Plan.  Plus, your calls! How affordable is Vancouver?  Dan Russell to release new book, “Pleasant Good Evening: A Memoir” on May 20th Legendary SportsTalk host, from 1984-2014, Dan Russell joins the show to talk about his days on CKNW covering the Vancouver sports scene and his new book -  “Pleasant Good Evening: A Memoir” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kennedy Stewart, Mayor of Vancouver joins Jas Johal to discuss the Broadway Plan  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart speaks to Jas Johal Kennedy Stewart, Mayor of Vancouver goes chat with Jas Johal about housing, crime and the controversial single-use plastic charges within Vancouver  The Jas Johal Show Political Panel On the panel this week:  Shachi Kurl -  President of the Angus Reid Institute Jonina Campbell - Executive Director of the BC Greens  Union will represent Uber drivers and couriers in Canada With more on Uber drivers being unionized in Canada is Pablo Godoy, National coordinator for Gig and Platform Initiatives at the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Protest convoy has lost sight of its original point, trucking organization president says Mike Millian, President of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada gives his thoughts on the protest convoy headed to Ottawa in protest of vaccine mandate for truck drivers.  #WeRemember: International Holocaust Remembrance Day Ezra Shanken, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver discusses the importance of remembering the Holocaust   

Kennedy Stewart, Mayor of Vancouver goes chat with Jas Johal about housing, crime and the controversial single-use plastic charges within Vancouver 

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle issued the following statement on the death of Clark County Sheriff's Deputy Jeremy Brown. https://loom.ly/jGlVmAk #CityOfVancouver #AnneMcEnernyOgle #MayorOfVancouver #Statement #ShootingDeath #CCSO #ClarkCountySheriffsOffice #SergeantJeremyBrown #JeremyBrown #LawEnforcement #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Top stories today: Erin O'Toole talks climate Erin O'Toole had just recently unveiled his climate plan. He joins the show to discuss it with Lynda!  Mayoral candidate John Coupar, spars with Ken Sim  We learned in recent weeks that John Coupar has been appointed the NPA candidate for Vancouver Mayor (17 months from now.)  Well, today Ken Sim went on the offensive, suggesting he would completely dismantle the Park Board if he was elected. Well, John Coupar didn't take too kindly to that. We put the two of them head to head. Nirvana is… classic rock? They first performed Smells like Teen Spirit Live, 30 years ago tomorrow.  Much more in the full episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Conservative leader Erin O'Toole joins the show to talk climate The Conservative Party of Canada has had to defend itself against talks of a weak climate plan. Well, Erin O'Toole revealed theirs this week, and it's… interesting He joins the show to talk about it.  Chapter 2 Anglicized ethnic names, and reversing the trend Neetu Garcha, our very own Global News reporter/anchor, recently put out a video. It was about how to pronounce her name, the proper way.  While it may not seem like a big deal, it's quite groundbreaking, and Neetu joins us to explain. Chapter 3 Let the civic games begin! That's right, the first unofficial Vancouver mayor debate. NPA Candidate John Coupar, and unofficial candidate Ken Sim.  Chapter 4 Dr Conway on how to win this COVID race Dr. Bonnie Henry had some startling words at her modelling press conference yesterday. Infectious Disease Expert, dr. Brian Conway, has some thoughts on how we might be able to navigate this.  Chapter 5 Risky Business in the housing market - buyer beware! Chapter 6 Paranormal activity during COVID-19 This obviously may sound strange on paper but, paranormal research and investigation has taken a backseat to the pandemic, like a lot of things. We spoke to the longest running paranormal society in Canada, and arguably North America, Vancouver Paranormal society.  Chapter 7 Nirvana, 30 years later. Are they classic rock? Tomorrow, 30 years ago, Nirvana played Smells Like Teen Spirit live, for the very first time. _____________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!  

Top stories today: New hat thrown into civic politics There have been rumours circulating online about potential new candidates when it comes to the next Vancouver Mayor. Well those rumours were true!  5-year opioid emergency anniversary Although it doesn't take a genius to realize the emergency has been going on for much longer than it has been declared to be.  Granville Island struggles As the restrictions are set to continue to at least May long weekend, Granville Island has been struggling even before the pandemic. What has the last year been like?  Much more in the full episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 The journey towards the next mayor of Vancouver has begun A new challenger has appeared! His name is Mark Marissen, and he's been around. He announced his entry into the mayoral race through Youtube.  We talk to Frances Bula and George Affleck about the implications of this announcement.  Chapter 2 Five years since overdose emergency declared But the real emergency has been happening in the streets and in homes for a lot longer than that. We speak with two community members in the DTES.  Eris Nyx Community organizer in the Downtown Eastside and Jeremy Kalicum Activist and organizer with the Drug Users Liberation Front Chapter 3 What is essential travel in B.C.? Dr. Henry has made things slightly more confusing for people. She said things like, if you're in North Van, don't go to Richmond. If you're in the Lower Mainland, don't go to the island. But, what if you're just seeing one person, safely? Like, your mom or dad in long-term care in another city?  Prof Scott Lear, From SFU's Faculty of Health Sciences, has thoughts on this confusion.  Chapter 4 Over 7,000 people in B.C. have died in the last year All from the overdose crisis. This number completely eclipses the number of people who have died from the pandemic.  Garth Mullins is a drug user, and host of the Crackdown Pod, who reflects on this half a decade of tragedy.  Chapter 5 Is it time to talk about rent forgiveness? And, is this fair to hard-working people who are still trying to pay off their mortgage?  Alyssa Brierley makes her case. She's the Executive Director of the ‎Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation  Chapter 6 Welfare Wednesday and how it impacts the overdose crisis We heard reports that an alarming number of people were using their government subsidies to purchase drugs. Is there a better way to deliver the assistance people need? Chapter 7 Granville Island, what's next?  Granville Island has struggled hard, and this goes back to even before the pandemic. _____________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!

Top stories today:   John Coupar is the NPA candidate for Vancouver Mayor    What does the future hold for Granville?   April must watch TV!  Much more in the full episode! _____________   NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:    _____________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!

Episode #47 of the Ground Shots Podcast features a conversation with artist and creative land-tender Sharon Kallis, who lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada.   Sharon is a community engaged environmental artist. I met Sharon last year at the Saskatoon Circle ancestral skills gathering in eastern Washington. Before the gathering, one of my good friends had been telling me about Sharon and her partner David and how I should meet them. While at this gathering, they happened to set up their camp right next to the camp I made with my friends. I have to tell you, Sharon and David are A LOT OF FUN. They make cool things, have a good time, and are incredible people to carry on deep and candid conversations with. After talking for a bit and learning more about their work, I asked Sharon if she'd be interested in sharing some of what she does on the podcast. Sharon and I talked about doing some kind of in-person interview last summer, with the potential of me attempting to cross the border into Canada to visit her gardens and projects in-person, but it never happened. At least, not for now. Also, the idea of dealing with carrying my mobile home across the border with tinctures, bark and animal pelts, had me hesitant. Sharon gave me a copy of her book ‘Common Threads' last summer to read through, and I loved it. I read about her projects with ‘invasive' plants for fiber, rope and basket-making, her restoration projects in the city using those said plants, and other community oriented projects. These projects that literally weave art, ecology, place-making and craft skills together really inspired my already deep interest in gleaning what was right in front of me to make work that connects to place. I kept it in my mind to still feature her somehow on the podcast. After getting back from the Colorado Trail Plant-a-go walk this summer, she was one of the first people on my mind to contact. I wanted to hear what she was up to now, and also how the current situation in the world was affecting her mindset and practice. Our conversation here is just that. A check-in, an exploration of Sharon's work, some art + ecology philosophy talk, some untangling of what decolonizing craft could look like in one way and in one place, and more. About Sharon Kallis: (From the Earthand Gleaner's Society website) Sharon is a community engaged environmental artist (in her words). ‘With a “one mile diet” approach to sourcing art materials, Sharon works to discover the inherent material potential in a local landscape. Involving community in connecting traditional hand techniques with invasive species, tended plantings and garden waste, she creates site-specific installations that become ecological interventions. Graduating from Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design in 1996 she began working materials from the land in 1999 and has exhibited and engaged communities with her practice in Ireland, Spain, Mexico and throughout the United States. At home in Vancouver Canada, Sharon works with Vancouver Park Board, Stanley Park Ecology Society. She is one of the primary stewards of the Means of Production Garden since 2009 which is a community garden that grows art materials. She is also one of the primary stewards of Trillium North Park. Sharon has received numerous Canada Council and British Columbia Arts Council grants for both studio-based and community-focused projects. Her work has been acknowledged as the 2010 recipient of the Brandford/ Elliott International Award for Excellence in Fibre Arts, Vancouver Mayor's Arts Award for Studio Design: emerging artist, and the Vancouver Mayors Award Recipient for Studio Design in 2017. Her book, Common Threads: weaving community through collaborative eco-art,” was published by New Society Publishers in 2014 and is used in many post secondary programs as a model for creative engagement in shared green spaces.'     In this conversation with Sharon, we talk about: Sharon's creative work and how she arrived at what she is doing today in Vancouver, BC, Canada how creative folks can be important connection-makers and ecological problem-solvers and how allowing room for them is important the importance of respecting indigenous peoples' relationships to their cultural weaving and fiber practices working on community garden projects in urban Vancouver focused on regional culturally significant fiber plants how ‘invasive' plants can be useful for learning to weave and for problem-solving because they are abundant free materials that you can mess up on while experimenting different ‘invasive' plants Sharon has worked with doing community craft projects in Vancouver, BC the importance of Nettles, Fireweed and Flax as fiber plants and pollinator preferred species how weeds are often seen as plants that simply don't serve the human agenda navigating connection to place and the land as a settler trying to stay buoyant during pandemic, fires and revolution   Sharon offered a video how-to on Dogbane fiber processing for patrons of the Ground Shots Project. It will be available for subscribers $5 and up! Pledge here to support the podcast and learn more about processing fiber from Sharon.   Links: Follow Sharon Kallis on Instagram @sharonkallis Sharon's Facebook page Earthand Gleaner's Society website Sharon's Flickr account with amazing photographs over the years of various ‘invasive' plant weaving, net-making and crocheting projects in Vancouver, BC Sharon's book, “Common Threads”   Support the podcast on Patreon to contribute to our grassroots self-funding of this project.  Support the Ground Shots Project with a one time donation via Paypal at: paypal.me/petitfawn Donate on VENMO: @kelly-moody-6 Cashapp: cash.app/$groundshotsproject  Our website with backlog of episodes, plant profiles, travelogue and more: http://www.ofsedgeandsalt.com  Our Instagram pages: @goldenberries / @groundshotspodcast Join the Ground Shots Podcast Facebook Group to discuss the episodes Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on the Ground Shots Project Theme music: 'Sweat and Splinters' by Mother Marrow Hosted by: Kelly Moody Produced by: Kelly Moody and Opia Creative