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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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Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
As Trump targets foreign films, British Columbia’s billion-dollar subsidies face scrutiny—not for their size, but for how little the public can see.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/taxpayers-fund-billions-in-film-subsidies-but-bc-keeps-the-details-scattered
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Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Construction of the Massey Tunnel project will begin next year, although an earlier project with greater lane capacity could have been completed by 2022.
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Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
Vancouver city staff are recommending up to $1 million in public and partner funds for a permanent VANCOUVER sign near Canada Place, with installation planned ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/vancouver-plans-1m-taxpayer-funded-sign-for-downtown-waterfront
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Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
Canada Post services could be disrupted again, with another postal strike set to occur six months after the last one was resolved.
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Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
An analysis and review of Canada’s aid sent to an agricultural project in the country of Mali.
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Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
The Longest Ballot Committee plans to fill the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection with over 200 candidates. While this will inconvenience Pierre Poilievre, the committee is doing nothing wrong.
Read the full opinion here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/opinion-no-the-longest-ballot-committee-is-doing-nothing-wrong
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Following his win in the 2025 election, Prime Minister Carney made changes to his Cabinet, bringing in new faces and keeping old ones.
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Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
A scandal in northern Québec has put Elections Canada into hot water after the federal election.
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Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
A Kelowna BC Housing venture will cost taxpayers $120 million. A look at previous housing projects indicate this cost is excessive.
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Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
An overview and report on the state of BC’s 2025 Budget, as well as the spirited, diverse discussion over what it entails.
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