Welcome to Coastal Front. Join us each week as we sit down with the movers and shakers of Vancouver to discuss stories of business, politics, accomplishment, and failure. Our aim is to keep you dialed into what matters most in our City.
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Are 100% ZEV Sales by 2035 Achievable? Insights from UBC's Dr. Werner Antweiler
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Join UBC's Dr. Werner Antweiler as he examines the feasibility and impact of achieving 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales by 2035 in British Columbia, the complexities of EV charging and the challenges and opportunities with the electric grid. PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH…
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Building a Billion-Dollar Empire: Keith Neumeyer’s Journey
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Join us as we dive into Keith's extraordinary journey in the world of finance, business development, and mining since 1984. Discover how he founded First Quantum Minerals Ltd and his bold decision to start First Majestic Silver Corp in 2002, a move that catapulted the company to a staggering $1.4 billion market cap. PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website:…
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John Rustad, leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, joins Coastal Front to explore a variety of issues. We’ll discuss climate change, crime, and his perspectives on the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) topics in BC schools. Plus, hear John’s insights on why BC might be heading towards an earlier-than-expected…
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Carol Lee: Revitalizing Vancouver’s Chinatown
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Join us on Coastal Front as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Carol Lee, a renowned philanthropist, entrepreneur, and Chair of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation. Discover Carol’s remarkable journey in revitalizing Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, her groundbreaking social initiatives, and her vision for sustainable community development. …
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Beyond Hunger: David Long on Tackling Food Insecurity in Vancouver
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Join us as David Long, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, shares his insights on combating food insecurity. A former chef with an international career, now an influential leader, David discusses the challenges of food distribution and waste. PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1…
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Building Vancouver’s Future with Tim Grant of PCI Developments
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Tune in as we chat with Tim Grant from PCI Developments about transit-oriented and rental housing solutions and the intricacies of cultivating thriving, sustainable communities. PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://l…
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The Woman Behind the Chinese Canadian Museum: A Conversation with Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee
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Today, we spotlight Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee, CEO of the Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver. From the Vancouver Art Gallery to UNESCO's Tai Kwun Centre, her journey is a mix of academic excellence and pure passion. PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ly…
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Vancouver’s Real Estate Secrets With Steve Saretsky
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Join us on Coastal Front as we welcome Steve Saretsky, an influential voice in Vancouver's real estate market. From analyzing housing stats to advising policymakers and developers, Steve's expertise is unparalleled. PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L…
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Dr. Julian Somers on the Intersection of Mental Health, Addiction, and Homelessness
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Dr. Julian Somers, a clinical psychologist and a Distinguished Professor from SFU stops by the studio to discuss ways to improve clinical practices and policies related to addiction and mental health. Prior to his current roles, Dr. Somers was the Director of the Psychology Clinic at UBC and the President of the BC Psychological Association. With J…
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Building a Real Estate Empire with Beedie CEO, Ryan Beedie
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Having recently been named the Canadian Business Leader of the Year, Beedie CEO, Ryan Beedie sits down with our host, Andrew Johns, to tackle housing in Vancouver, the importance of having a thriving industrial real estate sector and his deep involvement in philanthropy.By Andrew Johns
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The Condo King: Bob Rennie & Vancouver Real Estate
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Some may know him as the “Condo King,” Bob Rennie is the founder and executive director of rennie. Born and raised in East Vancouver, Bob has been in real estate over the course of 4 decades. We discuss the reality of real estate development, expansion, affordability and the politics associated with it in Vancouver.…
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Gangs, Drugs and the Vancouver Downtown Eastside with Kal Dosanjh
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With over 20 years of law enforcement experience, Kal Dosanjh has worked in one of the most challenging environments in North America in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside. Kal’s continued service led him to focus on providing youth with constructive outlets through sports with the KidsPlay Foundation. Under his leadership, KidsPlay has over 500 volun…
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The Aftermath of ”Vancouver is Dying” with Aaron Gunn
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Fresh off his hit new documentary “Vancouver is Dying,” host Aaron Gunn gives us the behind-the-scenes look of the film and how his views evolved while exploring the surge in violent crime, homelessness and drug addiction in the heart of Vancouver. Aaron is an independent journalist and filmmaker hailing from Victoria, BC. He is an advocate for tax…
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Exploring the Political Landscape with Kirk LaPointe
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With an evolving political landscape in Vancouver, Victoria and Ottawa, Kirk LaPointe, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Business in Vancouver, sits down to discuss what we should expect with new leaders at the helm. We explore how the shifting landscape may affect business activity in #Vancouver and we get Kirk’s take on the massive disruption in m…
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The Reality of Vancouver’s Infrastructure
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What is engineering’s role for the City of Vancouver? Where do we get our drinking water? What are the biggest risks facing #vancouver today? Earthquakes, purple lights, model cities. We touch on just about everything with Lon LaClaire, General Manager of Engineering Services at the #cityofvancouver .…
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The Non-Partisan Association (NPA) was established in 1937 by Vancouver’s business leaders and has drawn its strongest support from Vancouver’s business community. In total, there have been eleven NPA mayors of Vancouver with the most recent being Sam Sullivan who served from 2005 to 2008. Mayoral candidate Fred Harding, and Councillor candidates C…
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TEAM for a Livable Vancouver was formed in August 2021 by people of diverse political backgrounds who aim to create a more neighbourhood-friendly City Hall. TEAM stands for The Electors’ Action Movement. Joining Coastal Front on the show today are city council candidates Stephen Roberts and Grace Quan. With a focus on finances and creating business…
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OneCity Vancouver 2022 Council Candidates
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With the ongoing concern of the city of Vancouver's divide, OneCity Vancouver joins us on Coastal Front to discuss several topics, and ideas pertaining to their advocacy. City Council leaders Christine Boyle, and Iona Bonamis highlight the work they are doing for their community as dedicated Vancouverites. Listen to the podcast: 🔹 https://linktr.ee…
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What are your 2022 Vancouver election predictions? We sat down with guests Mo Amir, Frances Bula and George Affleck to debate and discuss everything from candidates approaches to core issues in our city, who has stood out so far and much more. Listen to the podcast: 🔹 https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc Follow Coastal Front — 🔹 https://www.coastalfron…
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Exploring The Global Copper Market With Sam Lee
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On this episode of Coastal Front, we sit down with Sam Lee, president & CEO of Northisle Copper & Gold Inc. Sam Lee has advised on some of the most prominent transactions in both the International & Canadian Global industry. The company strives to act as one of the top resource companies, committed to it's North Island Project on Vancouver Island. …
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GREENS Vancouver: 2022 Council Candidates
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This week on Coastal Front we spoke with council candidates, Michael Wiebe and Pete Fry from the Green Party of Vancouver. Michael and Pete have spent their careers advocating for climate action within our city and greener future for the next generations. With a focus on affordable housing, climate action and connected communities, the Green Party …
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Formed in 1968, The Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) has been traditionally associated with tenants, environmentalists, and the labour movement. Candidates Jean Swanson and Breen Ouellette have spent their careers advocating for social justice issues. This fall they are asking Vancouver to vote for more COPE representation to make a big cha…
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Group Eleven Resources: Blue Sky Opportunities
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This week we welcome back Bart Jaworski, CEO and Director of Group Eleven Resources, to discuss all things zinc. Incorporated in 2015, Group Eleven is a mineral exploration company focused on advanced stage zinc exploration projects in Ireland. Two of their main ventures include the Ballinalack project located in north-east Ireland and the Stonepar…
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Vision Vancouver: 2022 Council Candidates
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From 2008 till 2018 Vancouver was very familiar with Vision Vancouver. Yet, for the last four years, the party has kept a low profile- until now. Candidates Leslie Boldt and Stuart Mackinnon fill us in on how Vision has been rebuilding, what their goals are as candidates, and how they are willing to work with just about anyone.…
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Joe Lowry, or as industry players have dubbed him, “Mr. Lithium” has been involved in supplying raw materials to the lithium-ion battery space since the beginning of the industry in Japan. As the president and founder of Global lithium, Joe provides advisory services, custom studies, expert consultations, and online resources to clients on five con…
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CEO Trevor Koot and Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson from the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) join us on this week’s episode. The BCREA is the professional association for over 24,000 commercial and residential realtors in BC. The organization supports the province’s eight real estate boards by providing professional development o…
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Vancouver Mayoral Candidate: Colleen Hardwick
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She’ll soon complete her first term as a Vancouver City Councillor, but Colleen Hardwick has no intention of slowing down or leaving 453 W. 12th Avenue behind. Inspired by the insights and legacies of The Electors’ Action Movement, TEAM for a Livable Vancouver was formed in August 2021. Soon after Colleen was acclaimed as the mayoral candidate for …
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Vancouver Mayoral Candidate: Mark Marissen
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Known as a public affairs strategist and entrepreneur who founded Burrard Strategy in 1998, Mark Marissen first started his career in Ottawa as the National Youth Director of the Liberal Party of Canada. Over the years, Mark has worked with several familiar names and achieved success on a number of high-level projects. With a strong track record, M…
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Chip Wilson | Money Goes to Where It’s Most Loved
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We are thrilled to have one of Canada's greatest entrepreneurs, Chip Wilson, on this week's episode. Chip showcases his highly regarded expertise on brand development in Canada, and the relationship all levels of government have with current and aspiring business owners. Follow Coastal Front — 🔹 https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 https://twitter.com/coa…
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Vancouver’s Window Smashing Crime Wave with John Clerides
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The rise in window and store front damage has been plaguing local business owners as they try to make repairs and recover from the economic affects of the pandemic. On today’s show, we are joined by John Clerides, owner of Marquis Wine Cellars, to discuss an issue that is affecting many Vancouver business owners. Follow Coastal Front — 🔹 https://ww…
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Bridging the Tech Talent Gap with Ilya Brotzky, VanHack
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This week’s episode features one of Vancouver’s youngest and brightest CEOs, Ilya Brotzky of VanHack. We explore how he started VanHack, the dire need for more tech talent in the world, as well as the future within the tech space. Enjoy this week’s fascinating discussion.By Andrew Johns
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According to a UNICEF report, Canada has one of the best educational systems in the world... for kids over five. For kids under five, we have one of the worst systems in the developed world in terms of quality and availability. But the childcare crisis is nothing new. Early childhood education has been unaffordable and inaccessible for decades. It'…
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Private Healthcare in Canada, Yay or N’eh? With Dr. Brian Day
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As the President of the Cambie Surgeries Corporation, Dr. Brian Day has worked with some of the top surgeons in the world. In this week’s episode Dr. Day brings a wealth of knowledge on the medical field to Coastal Front to explore the current state of Canada’s healthcare system and how it is unlike any other in the world.…
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Renee Merrifield | 2021-2022 BC Liberal Leadership Series
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On today’s episode, we are joined by the MLA for Kelowna Mission and candidate for the leadership of the BC Liberal Party, Renee Merrifield. Renee is an accomplished businesswoman whose migration into politics has gone quite smoothly. Now she looks to further her political career by running for the leadership of the BC Liberal Party. Join us as we …
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The Growing Appetite for Meal Kits with Dhruv Sood, Fresh Prep
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You’ve probably seen their delivery bags outside your neighbours’ doors. Fresh Prep is a Vancouver based service that is thriving in the meal-kit industry. Today we welcome Fresh Prep Co-CEO, Dhruv Sood. We discuss the emergence of the meal-kit industry, sustainability, and what separates Fresh Prep from its competitors. Tune in so you never have t…
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How Lithium is Powering the Electric Revolution
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We’re very excited to have President and CEO of Lithium Americas, Jon Evans on the show today. Jon shares his in-depth knowledge on how lithium is embedded in our everyday lives. We tackle topics on the increased demand for lithium, the environmental aspects, and concerns, as well as what the future has in store for the lithium industry. Tune in to…
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How Credit Unions Compete with the Big Banks
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We’re thrilled to welcome Co-CEOs Bill Kiss, Jeff Shewfelt, and President Gus Hartl of G&F Financial, on the show today. The trio have decades of experience in the credit union space and bring that wealth of knowledge to the Coastal Front studio. We discuss their recent merger, regulatory collaboration, and the differences between banks and credit …
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How to Recruit and Retain Women in the Workforce
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Empowering women to achieve economic independence is a top goal for our newest guest, Amy Robichaud, Executive Director at Dress for Success Vancouver. We explore how the organization goes beyond the suit and what is truly required to add more women into the force and actively retaining them moving forward.…
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Past Breaking Point with Ambulance Paramedics of BC
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It’s been a stressful seventeen months in our Province. With over 4500 paramedics and 270 medical dispatchers working around the clock to keep our communities healthy and safe, we forget about the sacrifices they make. Troy Clifford, President of Ambulance Paramedics of BC and Shelby Weber a full-time paramedic in Surrey join us to discuss the chal…
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How BC Gov F*cked Up Selling Cannabis
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Prime Minister Trudeau tweeted on October 17th, 2018 that cannabis was legal in Canada. Everyone celebrated and Girl Guides stood outside the first legal cannabis storefronts to boost cookie sales. Fast-forward to 2021 and British Columbia is struggling to stop illegal operators, while also failing to allow legal retailers to flourish. Tune in as w…
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Permit Backlog at City of Vancouver
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Vancouver is growing, and we need a Mayor and Council that can reach consensuses on key issues. Luckily, we have independent thinkers on council who are looking to provide key services by cutting through the red tape. This week, we discuss the widespread success of the patio program, how discretionary spending applies to Mayor and Council, and why …
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Aaron Gunn | 2021-2022 BC Liberal Leadership Series
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We welcome Aaron Gunn to Coastal Front this week as the latest guest on our BC Liberal Leadership series. On July 1, Aaron announced the launch of an "official exploratory committee" (find out what that means) for the coveted position of leader of the BC Liberals. Known for his unfiltered opinions on controversial issues, Aaron quotes The Iron Lady…
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How To Solve Housing Crisis in Vancouver
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Is all press good press? Its been a turbulent year forthe NPA Caucus and we sat down with Melissa De Genova, the lone NPA CityCouncillor to discuss some of the changes over the past few months.Additionally, as the first millennial elected to Council, Melissa guides usthrough what she’s learned over the years, THAT tweet, and her plans moving forwar…
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*Disclaimer: MP Tako Van Popta joined us in our Coastal Front Studio in early April 2021* Joining us this week is Tako Van Popta, Member of Parliament for Langley-Aldergrove. As a former lawyer, Tako brings the mindset and skills developed throughout his 30-year legal career to the floor of the House of Commons. Together we explore his reasons for …
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Val Litwin | 2021-2022 BC Liberal Leadership Series
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Join us as we kick off our BC Liberal Leadership series with our first candidate, Val Litwin. As an outsider to the political arena, Val is looking to change the BC Liberal Party and get it ready for 2024. How will he do this? Will his lack of political experience (in the traditional sense) assist him? And finally, where does he stand on critical i…
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For President and CEO Michael Meneer and Vice President Jason Hwang, every day is BC Wild Salmon Day (June 1st). Our guests are two of the many activists, researchers, and scientists who make up the incredible team at the Pacific Salmon Foundation, right here in Vancouver BC. Throughout our two-part interview we learn why some species of salmon are…
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Evolution of Waterslides | WhiteWater West
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What do Great Wolf Lodge, Six Flags, Hawaiian Falls, Atlantis, and Cedar Fair all have in common? They’ve all had White Water West part of making their water parks exceptional. Maintaining their place as the world’s leading water park manufacturer, White Water West had its start in Penticton BC in 1980 and they haven’t slowed down. Tune in as we ex…
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Let's Break It Down | Taxpayers in the Dark (CEWS)
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If you’ve followed us in the past year you know we’ve been vocal on the federal government’s misuse of funds when it comes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). It is no secret that big profitable Canadian and foreign companies have accessed this benefit when they did not need to, but what we still don’t know is the total amount. Follow our …
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With over a decade of knowledge and lived experience as the CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade, Anita Huberman is the best source of information if you want the inside scoop on the fastest growing municipality in BC. Anita was not shy about discussing unpopular topics nor giving her honest opinion. Together we dive into the problems in Surrey with in…
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Member of Parliament for Vancouver-Kingsway, Don Davies, has introduced more legislation in the House of Commons than any MP in the country. That’s a big feat since he only became an MP in 2008! It's no secret that the NDP have repeatedly called for a federal dental plan for Canadians, so it would only make sense that we ask Don how the proposed pl…
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