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This is Vancouver

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  • This is Vancouver

    Why Metro mayors are lukewarm on Ottawa's housing deal

    2026-06-23 | 34 mins.
    Billions of federal dollars are going to housing in British Columbia. But the new money isn't for social or rental housing. It's for converting empty condo units owned by developers that aren't selling. And to provide tax breaks to future developer projects. Critics are calling it a bailout. Why has the federal government taken this strategy?
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    Why is it so hard to regulate e-scooters?

    2026-06-18 | 21 mins.
    More data released this month shows a growing number of young people going to the hospital because of e-scooter injuries. But why has the government been studying the issue for four years without making any permanent laws?
  • This is Vancouver

    Will the George Massey Tunnel replacement ever actually get built?

    2026-06-17 | 27 mins.
    The B.C. NDP says the $4.15-billion George Massey Tunnel replacement project is still on track... even though this week Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth announced they are terminating their deal with the design-build consortium the government had selected to do the bulk of the work. So where does that leave the project? And what will it mean for the tens of thousands of people waiting for a fix?
  • This is Vancouver

    Has Vancouver figured out how to host the World Cup?

    2026-06-16 | 31 mins.
    After months of questions and debate, Vancouver’s first weekend as a men's World Cup host has seen big public energy with few problems. Stephen Quinn talks with CBC's Justin McElroy, Dan Burritt and Laurence Watt about what worked, what still needs fixing, and whether Granville Street’s car-free zone could last beyond the tournament.
  • This is Vancouver

    Will Vancouver catch FIFA fever?

    2026-06-11 | 39 mins.
    Mayor Ken Sim has been a major booster of the World Cup coming to Vancouver. But new Angus Reid polling shows that not all residents are fully on-board. The mayor sits down with Stephen Quinn to make his case for what he's calling the biggest sports event, ever. And municipal affairs reporter Justin McElroy discusses the costs, economic impact and disruptions associated with the event.
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About This is Vancouver
Your connection to the issues and stories shaping life in Metro Vancouver. Hosted by Stephen Quinn, with new episodes every Tuesday and Wednesday, plus a Thursday dive into city politics with Justin McElroy.
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