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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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Jul 23, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
3 min
The BC government has approved new rules for the province’s mortgage industry aimed at cracking down on fraud and money laundering. Still, critics argue that the measures arrive late and fall short.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-unveils-mortgage-reforms-to-fight-fraud-but-critics-say-its-too-late
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Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025
2 min
Statistics Canada recently released data from its monthly labour force survey and found concerning numbers for youth workers in BC.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-youth-struggle-finding-employment-labour-data-shows
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Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
1 min
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has reported record-high mayoral expenses during his time in office, undermining his claims of fiscal responsibility.
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Jul 10, 2025
Jul 10, 2025
1 min
BC Housing Minister Ravi Khalon said in a press statement that the government will take action to protect supportive housing tenants from violent threats. Earlier this year, he said that these supportive housing buildings were safe.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-govt-reverses-course-on-supportive-housing-safety
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Jul 9, 2025
Jul 9, 2025
12 min
The Canadian government gave $20M to build colleges in Tanzania, but the cost for the projects seem excessively high, raising concerns of graft.
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Jul 8, 2025
Jul 8, 2025
3 min
BC Farmers lost a staggering $457 million in 2024. What does this mean for the future of BC agriculture?
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Jul 7, 2025
Jul 7, 2025
2 min
A humanist group wants BC to stop subsidizing faith institutions and redirect funds to secular programs.
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Jul 3, 2025
Jul 3, 2025
2 min
Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie received more than $300,000 in compensation — a high amount compared to other public servants in the Lower Mainland.
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Jul 3, 2025
Jul 3, 2025
2 min
The BC government has begun moving towards a plan to take advantage of American “brain drain”— but the public details are vague and sparse.
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Jun 27, 2025
Jun 27, 2025
1 min
The BC government estimates that hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver will cost BC taxpayers at least $532 million, a 10 percent increase from last year’s estimate.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/fifa-world-cup-to-cost-bc-taxpayers-at-least-532m-govt-says
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