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  • From historic hub to struggling strip: What's needed to transform Granvrille Street?
    Feb 6 2025

    Granville Street is struggling with vandalism, high vacancies, and public disorder. But the city is hoping to revitalize the district with a new plan. Stephen Quinn talks with Michael Geller to find out if the historic strip can make a comeback.

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    10 min
  • How mentorship is empowering Black entrepreneurs in Vancouver
    Feb 5 2025

    Stephen Quinn talks to Tika, a Grammy-nominated artist, and Queen Alexis, founder of a performing arts academy, about how mentorship and entrepreneurship are transforming Vancouver’s cultural scene.

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    9 min
  • What Are the Invictus Games Bringing to Vancouver?
    Feb 4 2025

    The 2025 Invictus Games are just around the corner. Host Stephen Quinn chats with Scott Moore, CEO of the Games, about what’s in store as Vancouver and Whistler prepare to welcome over 500 competitors from 23 nations.

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    8 min
  • What’s the Story Behind "A Night of Obsidian"?
    Feb 3 2025

    As Black History Month begins, we talk with Natasha Tony, CEO of Elevate Inclusion Strategies, about "A Night of Obsidian." This special event at the Rio Theatre celebrates the achievements of Black filmmakers, musicians, and artists in Vancouver. Natasha explains the inspiration behind the event’s powerful name and why amplifying Black voices is more important than ever.


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    8 min
  • Why Is Vancouver’s mayor boycotting regional meetings?
    Jan 31 2025

    Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has made headlines by boycotting Metro Vancouver meetings, calling the regional governance system "broken." But what’s really going on behind the scenes? Host Stephen Quinn dives into the controversy with Maple Ridge Mayor Dan Ruim.

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    10 min
  • Could Congestion Pricing Help Fix Vancouver’s Traffic?
    Jan 30 2025

    New York City’s congestion pricing plan is showing early success, but could something similar work in Metro Vancouver? Transportation economist Robin Lindsey weighs in on how road pricing could ease traffic woes and fund public transit.

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    13 min
  • What's missing from Ottawa's TransLink funding?
    Jan 29 2025

    While a $663 million commitment in capital funding from the federal government to a cash-strapped TransLink will go towards improving existing transit infrastructure, there's still a huge operational deficit within the provider's budget. Executive director of Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders, Denis Agar, explains.


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    10 min
  • Can TransLink’s funding promise be trusted?
    Jan 28 2025

    North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan joins Stephen Quinn to discuss TransLink's looming financial crisis and the federal government’s promise of $663 million annually for public transit starting in 2026. But with an election looming, is this funding guarantee just wishful thinking?

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    11 min