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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.
Episodes
Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
4 min
Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
3 min
Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
15 min
Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
1hr 19 min
“Firefighting has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization—the same category as tobacco smoking."
For recently retired Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry, that isn't just a statistic—it was the reality firefighters faced every day.
In this conversation, she shares the devastating toll occupational cancer continues to take on Vancouver Fire Rescue Services and why this issue deserves more attention.
Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/wGcUGq5xZIU
Jul 9, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
4 min
Jun 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
1hr 15 min
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
Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
2 min
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
Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
5 min
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
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
2 min
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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Jun 18, 2026
Jun 18, 2026
4 min
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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