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This is Vancouver

This is Vancouver

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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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  • Dog dispute between neighbours spills over to Chilliwack council

    Dog dispute between neighbours spills over to Chilliwack council
    Apr 2 2026

    Sometimes, city councils in B.C. have to decide things as specific as whether a single property owner can have one more dog. Justin McElroy reports on how Chilliwack council turned into a People’s Court-style debate.
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    23 mins
  • Has Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Advisor Larry Cambell earned an extension?

    Has Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Advisor Larry Cambell earned an extension?
    Apr 1 2026

    In September, former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell was appointed Downtown Eastside adviser by the province. He was tasked with convening and co-ordinating partners in the struggling neighbourhood, in order to improve the quality of life for people living and working there. We're checking in with organizations on the ground to see how he's doing, and we'll hear from Larry about what he plans to do now that his contract has been extended another six months.
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    36 mins
  • How organized crime groups are targeting Metro Vancouver students

    How organized crime groups are targeting Metro Vancouver students
    Mar 31 2026

    Some international students say they’ve been approached by organized crime groups that want to recruit them for extortion-related crimes. In this episode, Stephen Quinn looks into how these interactions happen, how students respond, and what it means for safety in the Lower Mainland. We also hear from UBC student Mohkam Singh Mallik who shares what he’s hearing from students on campus.
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    15 mins
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