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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.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
What is driving the rise of the BC Conservatives, and what does it mean for the future of British Columbia?
In this episode, Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission and BC Conservative Critic for Jobs, Economic Development, Innovation & Artificial Intelligence, joins Coastal Front to discuss the state of BC politics, the provincial economy, and the growing Conservative movement.
We explore party dynamics, the history of BC politics, and the key challenges facing the province today.
Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/2UuvrkimNW8
5 days ago
5 days ago
While investors benefit from rising markets, many households remain under financial pressure.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/p/as-markets-rise-many-canadians-are
6 days ago
6 days ago
A plan for "affordable" condo conversion by the federal and BC provincial governments has sparked strong backlash.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/p/federal-provincial-condo-bailout
Friday Jun 19, 2026
Friday Jun 19, 2026
Federal personnel expenses are projected to rise by $10.2 billion next year.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/p/pbo-projects-10b-surge-in-federal
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Thursday Jun 18, 2026
Thursday Jun 18, 2026
An ongoing strike, and another potential one, put Vancouver in a tricky spot while hosting the world's largest sporting event.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/p/strikes-and-mandates-in-metro-vancouver
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Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Housing, jobs, and the economy fuel a tighter race between the BC Conservatives and NDP.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-conservatives-capitalize-on-economic-concerns-as-ndp-support-softens
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Monday Jun 08, 2026
Monday Jun 08, 2026
A 10 percent additional tariff has been imposed on Canada by the Trump administration. What does it mean?
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/trump-piles-on-new-tariffs-targeting-canada
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Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Kerry-Lynne Findlay won a heavily contested leadership race for the BC Conservative Party on Saturday night, with 51 percent of the vote. Findlay has taken the leadership position from interim leader Trevor Halford, who himself took over in December after former leader John Rustad resigned.
Tuesday Jun 02, 2026
Tuesday Jun 02, 2026
While youth employment grew in most provinces, BC recorded the largest decline in the country
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-youth-employment-falls-worst-in-canada-report-says
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Thursday May 28, 2026
Thursday 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.
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