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Recent Episodes

June 11, 2026
E3-128 The credulous mayor
<p>The left remains fractured as the VDLC backs William Azaroff and OneCity. Ken Sim and ABC face scrutiny over reversing the natural gas ban, blocking Vision Zero speed reductions, dismissing code of conduct violations and shuttering a proposed Yaletown overdoe prevention site. But at least we have the World Cup coming to town!</p> <p>In Surrey, the police chief was fired. The mayor of Port Moody faces challenges from the left and right. And Richmond schools debate ribbons.</p> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cope-stephanie-allen-vancouver-mayor-election-9.7186047" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stephanie Allen named COPE candidate in crowded Vancouver mayoral race | CBC News</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1452930786637833&set=a.532045868726334" rel="noopener noreferrer">VDLC endorses Azaroff and OneCity slate</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.straight.com/city-culture/former-onecity-council-candidate-armor-valor-joins-vancouver-liberals" rel="noopener noreferrer">Former OneCity council candidate Armor Valor joins Vancouver Liberals</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-mayor-building-codes-emissions-natural-gas-9.7208260" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver passes mayor’s motion to pause emissions tracking, ban on natural gas heating in new homes | CBC News</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-council-vision-zero-speed-reduction-9.7231135" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver council backs away from reducing speed limits on major roads | CBC News</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ken-sim-11-ai-agents-9.7199081" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver mayor decries ‘misinformation’ after saying he uses 11 AI agents to do work | CBC News</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/yaletown-overdose-prevention-site-9.7214552" rel="noopener noreferrer">Overdose prevention site in Vancouver’s downtown core not reopening: minister | CBC News</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-mayor-wont-be-sanctioned-for-harassing-personally-attacking-councillor/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver mayor won’t be sanctioned for harassing, personally attacking councillor</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fifa-world-cup-benefits-vancouver-bc-9.7225612" rel="noopener noreferrer">B.C. government modelling predicts hosting FIFA will produce lasting benefits. History tells a different story | CBC News</a></p> <p><a href="https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/06/10/doug-mccallum-calls-for-investigation-into-surrey-police-chief-firing/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Doug McCallum calls for investigation into Surrey police chief firing | Maple Ridge News</a></p> <p><a href="https://tricitiesdispatch.com/lambert-candidate-mayor-port-moody/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Paul Lambert launches bid to become Port Moody mayor</a></p> <p><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/11895241/metro-vancouver-stage-3-water-restriction/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Metro Vancouver enters Stage 3 water restrictions as snowpack melts a month early – BC | Globalnews.ca</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/elementary-school-track-meet-changes-spark-backlash-in-richmond-bc/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Elementary school track meet changes spark backlash in Richmond, B.C.</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.richmond-news.com/local-news/richmond-bc-school-district-seeks-feedback-on-gender-neutral-no-ribbon-track-meet-12300378" rel="noopener noreferrer">Richmond school district seeks feedback on gender-neutral, no-ribbon track meet</a></p> <p>Vancouveratta <a href="https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/vancouver-international-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver International Festival | The Canadian Encyclopedia</a></p>

April 16, 2026
E3-184 The math doesn’t add up
<p>Vancouver’s centre-left has reached a unity deal that ensures they can still split the vote. Elections BC releases the parties annual reports, giving us a glimpse into everyone’s financial situation. Candidates are lining up to be mayor in New West, Surrey and West Van. Vancouver council agrees to play nice, while Ken Sim wants to fund community centres and Major League Baseball without raising your taxes. The BC Government wants councils to be nicer to one another and give councillors parental leave. North Van says no to chlorine production and we look at Vancouver’s drink history.</p> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.vangreens.ca/cope_onecity_and_greens_reach_agreement" rel="noopener noreferrer">Progressive agreement</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cope-one-citycity-green-election-agreement-9.7165085" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trio of progressive parties agree to cap candidates in upcoming Vancouver election | CBC News</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.voteteam.ca/post/colleen-hardwick-chosen-as-team-s-mayoral-candidate-along-with-three-council-candidates" rel="noopener noreferrer">Colleen Hardwick picked by TEAM for mayor</a></li> <li><a href="https://elections.bc.ca/news/2025-annual-financial-reports-available/" rel="noopener noreferrer">2025 Annual Financial Reports Available | Elections BC</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/new-westminster-election-review-9.7158623" rel="noopener noreferrer">After 4 years of council fights, New Westminster has a clear mayoral race in October | CBC News</a></li> <li><a href="https://x.com/kirklapointe/status/2038339492407591173" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kirk LaPointe Announces Candidacy for Mayor of West Vancouver</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-council-approves-respectful-discourse-pledge-as-mayor-faces-defamation-suit/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver council approves respectful discourse pledge as mayor faces defamation suit</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ken-sim-sean-orr-defamation-lawsuit-response-9.7158458" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s response to defamation lawsuit states Sean Orr ‘supported drug use’ | CBC News</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-community-centres-investment-capital-plan-9.7165488" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upcoming motion to propose $400M investment into aging Vancouver community centres | CBC News</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/theres-a-lot-of-excitement-vancouver-mayor-ken-sim-explains-desire-for-mlb-expansion-bid/" rel="noopener noreferrer">‘There’s a lot of excitement’: Vancouver mayor Ken Sim explains desire for MLB expansion bid – Sportsnet.ca</a></li> <li> <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0033-000349" rel="noopener noreferrer">Improving conduct standards for local governments</a></li> <li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jmcelroy.bsky.social/post/3mijs3vljuc2k" rel="noopener noreferrer">Post by @jmcelroy.bsky.social</a></li> <li><a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0036-000366" rel="noopener noreferrer">Introducing parental leave for local elected officials</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/district-of-north-vancouver-rejects-chemtrade-chlorine-proposal-12138406" rel="noopener noreferrer">District of North Vancouver rejects Chemtrade chlorine proposal</a></li> <li>Background <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/north-van-chlorine-plant-campaign-1.7319259" rel="noopener noreferrer">Campaign against B.C. chlorine plant was secretly funded by rival | CBC News</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/food-and-drink/the-london-fog-was-invented-in-vancouver-and-we-spoke-to-the-woman-who-invented-it-3529023" rel="noopener noreferrer">Who invented the London Fog? – Vancouver Is Awesome</a></li> <li><a href="https://scoutmagazine.ca/weve-been-making-the-vancouver-cocktail-wrong-for-15-years/" rel="noopener noreferrer">We’ve Been Making the ‘Vancouver Cocktail’ Wrong for 15 Years… – Scout Magazine</a></li> </ul> <p> </p>

March 27, 2026
E3-204 We called Councilor Orr and Apologized
<p>Ken Sim maybe told people Sean Orr is a drug dealer based on a dodgy photo but he’s really sorry. Candidates are announcing their intention to run for election. Some housing is going ahead, some isn’t and Vancouver impedes on Maritime Law.</p> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/fKppbjjJ4dA?si=pDZwhFoIh8Uyikif&t=570" rel="noopener noreferrer">Matthew on Global BC Today</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lenny-zhou-wechat-drug-users-vancouver-9.7104592" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver councillor calls his opponents drug users and dealers in social media video | CBC News</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/11714805/vancouver-mayor-ken-sim-sean-orr-drug-comment/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says comments about councillor Sean Orr came from an unverified photo – BC | Globalnews.ca</a></li> <li><a href="https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/03/05/COPE-Councillor-Mayor-False-Drug-Accusations/" rel="noopener noreferrer">COPE Councillor Considering Next Steps After Mayor’s False Drug Accusations | The Tyee</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sean-orr-ken-sim-defamation-suit-vancouver-9.7122809" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver Coun. Sean Orr sues Mayor Ken Sim for defamation | CBC News</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/sean-orr-is-suing-ken-sim-help-fund-the-fight" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sean Orr is Suing Ken Sim – Help Fund the Fight</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.onecityvancouver.ca/our_candidates" rel="noopener noreferrer">2026 Candidates for Nomination – OneCity Vancouver</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.vangreens.ca/meet_your_nominees" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver Green Candidates</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andylin_official/reel/DWSUFPrj9Tm/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Andy Lin alleges Green disqualification</a></li> <li><a href="https://vancouverliberals.com/candidates/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Candidates & Caucus – Vancouver Liberals</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWU-2WwGfLg/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vote Vancouver candidates</a></li> <li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/anjaliappadurai.bsky.social/post/3mguxqxkevs2j" rel="noopener noreferrer">Post by @anjaliappadurai.bsky.social</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.freshetnews.ca/burnabys-ruling-party-announces-council-candidates-for-october-election/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Burnaby’s ruling party announces council candidates for October election – Freshet News</a></li> <li><a href="https://surreynowleader.com/2025/10/06/annis-reveals-4-surrey-first-candidates-for-councillor-for-2026-election/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Annis reveals 4 Surrey First candidates for councillor, for 2026 election</a></li> <li><a href="https://surreynowleader.com/2026/03/20/surrey-first-council-candidate-withdraws/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Surrey First council candidate withdraws</a></li> <li><a href="https://surreynowleader.com/2026/03/02/update-doug-mccallum-doesnt-want-a-skytrain-station-named-after-him/" rel="noopener noreferrer">UPDATE: Doug McCallum doesn’t want a SkyTrain station named after him | Surrey Now-Leader</a></li> <li><a href="https://imaginesurrey.com/our-team/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Our Team – Imagine Surrey</a></li> <li><a href="https://elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/List-of-elector-organizations.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register of Elector Organizations</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/muhammadformayor/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Muhammad Ahmad for Mayor (@muhammadformayor) • Instagram photos and videos</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biv.com/news/vancouver-council-says-proposal-for-924-rental-homes-too-dense-lacks-amenities-12013478" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver council says proposal for 924 rental homes too dense, lacks amenities</a></li> <li><a href="https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/03/10/city-enters-deal-with-bc-to-close-3-vancouver-sros-in-entertainment-district/" rel="noopener noreferrer">City enters deal with B.C. to close 3 Vancouver SROs in entertainment district</a></li> <li><a href="https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/council-approves-vancouver-odp-mar-2026.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer">City Council approves first Vancouver Official Development Plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-bitcoin-staff-rejection-9.7116603" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver city staff recommend dropping Mayor Ken Sim’s bitcoin motion | CBC News</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/11722846/parkade-vancouver-airport-finished-construction-halted/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver airport parkade might never be finished, construction halted 6 years ago – BC | Globalnews.ca</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-to-remove-lifeguards-from-some-beaches-for-2026-season/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vancouver to remove lifeguards from some beaches for 2026 season</a></li> <li><a href="https://vancouversun.com/news/opposition-to-hydrotherapy-barge-plan-public-dock-vancouver-maritime-museum" rel="noopener noreferrer">Opposition mounts to hydrotherapy barge plan for public dock at Vancouver Maritime Museum</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/finnish-company-proposes-250-room-floating-hotel-on-vancouver-waterfront-12062760" rel="noopener noreferrer">Finnish company proposes 250-room floating hotel on Vancouver waterfront</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakridge_Park" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oakridge Park – Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://montecristomagazine.com/community/oakridge-the-postwar-history-of-a-densifying-neighbourhood#gsc.tab=0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oakridge—The Postwar History of a Densifying Neighbourhood | MONTECRISTO</a></li> </ul>
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