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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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Oct 31, 2025
Oct 31, 2025
10 min
With Canada’s federal budget set to be unveiled on November 4, it’s worth pausing to reflect on just how extensive the Prime Minister’s powers truly are — far more than most people realize.
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Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
1 min
Vancouver joins a growing wave of Canadian governments mandating full-time office returns as debates over remote work’s productivity and satisfaction continue.
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Oct 24, 2025
Oct 24, 2025
56 min
On this episode of the Coastal Front podcast, we are joined by Kindred Construction President Bryan Reid, who discussed the BC labour supply, approvals and permitting for new projects, and bottlenecks related to BC Hydro.
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Oct 24, 2025
Oct 24, 2025
3 min
The BC government’s renewed $12-million annual pledge to Indigenous language revitalization highlights its commitment to reconciliation, but prompts scrutiny about fiscal efficiency and measurable outcomes.
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Oct 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
2 min
BC hospitality, liquor and cannabis groups say a strike by the BC General Employees’ Union could cost businesses more than $250 million and further strain the sector.
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Oct 20, 2025
Oct 20, 2025
3 min
The government calls it support for “diverse journalism.” In reality, it’s another short-term fix for problems rooted in its own media law.
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Oct 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
1 min
TransLink’s Rapid Transit Program faces major funding hurdles as plans for nine new Bus Rapid Transit lines continue to stall.
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Oct 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
2 min
Despite a slight uptick in employment, BC’s stagnant labour market and fiscal uncertainty point to broader structural issues.
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Oct 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025
4 min
BC’s fall legislative session opened under a $12-billion deficit, a fifth-week public-sector strike, and growing turmoil in the Conservative opposition.
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Oct 9, 2025
Oct 9, 2025
2 min
The BC government announced start of a University of Victoria student housing project. However, its bill to taxpayers is massive.
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