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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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Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
A leaked BC Ministry of Health report confirms safe supply opioids are being diverted into illegal markets, sparking renewed calls for a public inquiry.
Article Read: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/leaked-report-reveals-bcs-safe-supply-drugs-being-diverted-renewing-calls-for-inquiry
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Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Canada has given USAID millions over the years for initiatives such as “gender-sensitive watershed planning."
Article Read: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canada-has-given-millions-to-usaid-over-the-years
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Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Millions earmarked for recovering graves at the Kamloops Residential School were instead spent on publicists, consultants, and administration, with no human remains found nearly four years later.
Article Read: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/millions-in-grave-recovery-funds-spent-on-publicists-and-consultants-no-remains-found
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Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
While Canadians face a housing crisis, rising costs, and a broken healthcare system, Ottawa has sent nearly $500 million to Plan International over the past decade. Is this funding truly making a difference—or just another case of wasted taxpayer dollars?
Article Read: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/why-is-canada-sending-millions-abroad-while-canadians-struggle
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Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
A new report challenges US President-elect Donald Trump’s claim that the US is “subsidizing” Canada through trade, revealing a mutually beneficial relationship.
Article Read: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/new-report-challenges-trumps-claims-on-canada-us-trade-and-highlights-mutual-benefits
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Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Canada’s $17.25 million aid pledge to Syria aims to address a crisis the West helped create—a cycle of destabilization and intervention with little accountability for the damage done.
Article read here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canadas-aid-to-syria-funding-a-crisis-it-helped-create
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Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
The BC Conservatives are calling for a review of alleged voting 'irregularities' in Surrey-Guildford, where a 22-vote NDP win secured a razor-thin majority in the legislature. Allegations include improper mail-in ballots and non-resident voting, with Elections BC now investigating.
Article Read: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-conservatives-demand-election-review-over-surrey-guildford-irregularities
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Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Canada pledges $440 million in military aid to Ukraine, sparking concerns over domestic priorities.
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Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Richmond City Councillor Kash Heed—retired police officer, former BC Safety Minister, and expert on public safety. In this interview, Kash shares his insights on the evolution of organized crime, tackling the fentanyl crisis, improving public safety, and ensuring government accountability.
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Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Canada’s deficit jumps to $61.9B—well over target—while borrowing rises and economic risks grow.
Article Read: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canadas-deficit-hits-619b-as-spending-and-debt-spiral
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