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Coastal Front

Coastal Front

By: Andrew Johns
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Coastal Front is a Vancouver-based media company providing in-depth reporting and opinion, with a strong focus on government accountability at all levels in Canada. As part of our work, the Coastal Front podcast, hosted by Andrew Johns, features conversations on business, politics, and community, exploring the stories shaping our city, province, and country.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • How Purdys Became Canada’s Most Iconic Chocolate Brand

    How Purdys Became Canada’s Most Iconic Chocolate Brand
    May 28 2026

    What does it take to build a beloved Canadian brand while staying true to family values, quality, and purpose?

    In this episode, Karen Flavelle and Scott McTavish of Purdys Chocolatier join us for a candid conversation about leadership, legacy, and growing one of Canada’s most iconic chocolate companies in a rapidly changing retail landscape.

    From navigating generational business transitions to maintaining craftsmanship at scale, they share insights on entrepreneurship, company culture, sustainability, and what it means to build a brand that Canadians genuinely love.

    Watch the full episode here:

    https://youtu.be/M2BCe-yqa0A
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Ukraine, Syria & Information Warfare | Aaron Maté Interview

    Ukraine, Syria & Information Warfare | Aaron Maté Interview
    May 15 2026

    Coastal Front’s Reid Small sat down with author and journalist Aaron Maté at Web Summit Vancouver to discuss Canada, Ukraine, Syria, media narratives, and more.

    Aaron's Substack: https://www.aaronmate.net/

    Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/deOREtGDlyA

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    24 mins
  • Dallas Stars Owner Tom Gaglardi on Winning, Business & Canada

    Dallas Stars Owner Tom Gaglardi on Winning, Business & Canada
    May 11 2026
    What does it actually take to build a winning NHL franchise and scale a billion-dollar business? In this rare and wide-ranging conversation, Tom Gaglardi, owner of the Dallas Stars and CEO of Northland Properties, shares his perspective on leadership, culture, business strategy, and the future of Canada. As one of only 32 NHL owners, Gaglardi offers insight into: How winning teams are built and sustained The role of culture vs talent in elite organizations Lessons from running a professional sports franchise Canada’s economic challenges and competitiveness What separates great businesses from those that struggle From hockey to hospitality to macroeconomics, this is a candid look into how top operators think. Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyGhxOGfJV4&t=249s

    PODCAST INFO:

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    🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC

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    1 hr and 9 mins
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