Vancouver’s 2026 mayoral election becomes more crowded
This week, Vancouver’s next mayoral election added one more candidate and one more political party. CBC’s Justin McElroy joins Stephen Quinn to talk about who’s in the race now — and if there is danger of the left-wing in this city splitting the vote.
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Which international teams could Vancouver host at the World Cup?
With the FIFA World Cup draw taking place this week, the CBC's Laurence Watt and Zameer Karim break down how the process works and explain which teams could be facing Canada on home turf. Plus, we'll ask Vancouver city councillor Mike Klassen who's on the hook for the ballooning budget at the new venue that will host the FIFA Fan Festival.
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What’s behind the record number of overdose calls?
Vancouver firefighters answered a record 54 overdose calls in one day in November. Stephen Quinn speaks with front-line responders and overdose prevention workers about what’s driving the surge, what’s changing in the drug supply, and what still isn't working.
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“No Fun City” returns as Vancouver fireworks cancelled
Vancouver’s Celebration of Light fireworks festival has been cancelled, and organizers are blaming increased costs and decreased government funding CBC’s Justin McElroy joins Stephen Quinn to do a little fact checking — and to explore the culture behind one of Vancouver’s most infamous nicknames
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Mayor Ken Sim on Vancouver’s 'zero-means-zero' budget
Vancouver has passed a budget with a freeze on municipal property taxes - and $50 million for police. Stephen Quinn speaks to Mayor Ken Sim about what the budget really means for life in Vancouver.
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