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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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Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
The Liberals are gaining support as Canadians harden their stance toward the US, according to new data.
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Friday Feb 20, 2026
Friday Feb 20, 2026
BC forecasts a record $13.3B deficit as debt climbs to $189B and taxes increase. The plan does not project a return to balance.
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Friday Feb 20, 2026
Friday Feb 20, 2026
BC’s 2035 gas-car mandate and luxury vehicle surtax are in focus as the province forecasts record deficits and no return to balance.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/with-red-ink-rising-bcs-vehicle-mandates-and-surtaxes-come-into-focus
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Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Protests calling for the fall of Iran’s government are unfolding across Canadian cities. Framed as solidarity, they raise questions about who stands to gain and Canada’s role in Iran’s turmoil.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/manufacturing-consent-iran-information-warfare-and-canada
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Friday Feb 13, 2026
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Liberals open 13-point lead over Conservatives: poll
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Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
A delayed BC Ferries maintenance project has surged past $168 million, attracting attention about oversight as costs rival nationally significant shipyard investments.
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Friday Feb 06, 2026
Friday Feb 06, 2026
After years of loose fiscal policy across multiple levels of government, Surrey’s newest public elementary school reflects more moderate construction costs.
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Friday Feb 06, 2026
Friday Feb 06, 2026
Ottawa has warned 23,000 federal employees their jobs could be at risk as it moves toward cutting 40,000 civil service positions.
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Friday Feb 06, 2026
Friday Feb 06, 2026
On this episode of the Coastal Front podcast, we’re joined by Fraser Institute President Niels Veldhuis, who shares his views on what he sees as an ongoing attack on BC property rights, Canada’s culture around business achievement, and the Fraser Institute’s annual provincial school rankings.
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Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
British Columbia’s drug decriminalization pilot is ending amid questions about cost, effectiveness, and whether the policy delivered on its promises.
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