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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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Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
You’ve probably seen their delivery bags outside your neighbours’ doors. Fresh Prep is a Vancouver based service that is thriving in the meal-kit industry.
Today we welcome Fresh Prep Co-CEO, Dhruv Sood. We discuss the emergence of the meal-kit industry, sustainability, and what separates Fresh Prep from its competitors. Tune in so you never have to ask, "what's for dinner?" again.
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
We’re very excited to have President and CEO of Lithium Americas, Jon Evans on the show today. Jon shares his in-depth knowledge on how lithium is embedded in our everyday lives. We tackle topics on the increased demand for lithium, the environmental aspects, and concerns, as well as what the future has in store for the lithium industry. Tune in to today’s episode to learn more about the element that is revolutionizing the tech world.
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
We’re thrilled to welcome Co-CEOs Bill Kiss, Jeff Shewfelt, and President Gus Hartl of G&F Financial, on the show today. The trio have decades of experience in the credit union space and bring that wealth of knowledge to the Coastal Front studio. We discuss their recent merger, regulatory collaboration, and the differences between banks and credit unions.
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Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Empowering women to achieve economic independence is a top goal for our newest guest, Amy Robichaud, Executive Director at Dress for Success Vancouver. We explore how the organization goes beyond the suit and what is truly required to add more women into the force and actively retaining them moving forward.
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
It’s been a stressful seventeen months in our Province. With over 4500 paramedics and 270 medical dispatchers working around the clock to keep our communities healthy and safe, we forget about the sacrifices they make. Troy Clifford, President of Ambulance Paramedics of BC and Shelby Weber a full-time paramedic in Surrey join us to discuss the challenges of the job, top issues, and solutions on how to make the industry safer.
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Prime Minister Trudeau tweeted on October 17th, 2018 that cannabis was legal in Canada. Everyone celebrated and Girl Guides stood outside the first legal cannabis storefronts to boost cookie sales. Fast-forward to 2021 and British Columbia is struggling to stop illegal operators, while also failing to allow legal retailers to flourish. Tune in as we welcome Jaclynn Pehota, Executive Director of ACCRES and Matthew Greenwood, co-owner of Up In Smoke, to discuss the unforeseen difficulties and mounting expense incurred to operate and serve the BC market.
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Friday Aug 06, 2021
Friday Aug 06, 2021
Vancouver is growing, and we need a Mayor and Council that can reach consensuses on key issues. Luckily, we have independent thinkers on council who are looking to provide key services by cutting through the red tape. This week, we discuss the widespread success of the patio program, how discretionary spending applies to Mayor and Council, and why permit backlog is the worst it’s ever been.
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Friday Jul 23, 2021
Friday Jul 23, 2021
We welcome Aaron Gunn to Coastal Front this week as the latest guest on our BC Liberal Leadership series. On July 1, Aaron announced the launch of an "official exploratory committee" (find out what that means) for the coveted position of leader of the BC Liberals. Known for his unfiltered opinions on controversial issues, Aaron quotes The Iron Lady and shares his views on favouring small government, BC's drug problem, and fiscal responsibility.
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Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Friday Jun 25, 2021
*Disclaimer: MP Tako Van Popta joined us in our Coastal Front Studio in early April 2021* Joining us this week is Tako Van Popta, Member of Parliament for Langley-Aldergrove. As a former lawyer, Tako brings the mindset and skills developed throughout his 30-year legal career to the floor of the House of Commons. Together we explore his reasons for running in 2019, restarting the economy after the pandemic and misconceptions associated with the Conservatives regarding the environment.
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