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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 Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Join us as we dive into Keith's extraordinary journey in the world of finance, business development, and mining since 1984. Discover how he founded First Quantum Minerals Ltd and his bold decision to start First Majestic Silver Corp in 2002, a move that catapulted the company to a staggering $1.4 billion market cap.
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🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca
🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1
🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC
🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc
🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront...
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🔹 https://www.firstmajestic.com/
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Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
John Rustad, leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, joins Coastal Front to explore a variety of issues. We’ll discuss climate change, crime, and his perspectives on the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) topics in BC schools. Plus, hear John’s insights on why BC might be heading towards an earlier-than-expected election.
PODCAST INFO:
🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca
🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1
🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC
🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc
🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront/videos
EPISODE LINKS:
🔹 https://www.conservativebc.ca/
🔹 https://www.leg.bc.ca/learn-about-us/members/42nd-Parliament/rustad-john
🔹 https://twitter.com/JohnRustad4BC
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Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Join us on Coastal Front as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Carol Lee, a renowned philanthropist, entrepreneur, and Chair of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation. Discover Carol’s remarkable journey in revitalizing Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, her groundbreaking social initiatives, and her vision for sustainable community development.
PODCAST INFO:
🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca
🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1
🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC
🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc
🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront/videos
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🔹 https://www.chinatownfoundation.org/
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Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Join us as David Long, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, shares his insights on combating food insecurity. A former chef with an international career, now an influential leader, David discusses the challenges of food distribution and waste.
PODCAST INFO:
🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca
🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1
🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC
🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc
🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront/videos
EPISODE LINKS:
🔹 https://foodbank.bc.ca/volunteer/
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dafyddlong/
🔹 https://twitter.com/VanFoodBank
🔹 https://www.instagram.com/vanfoodbank/
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Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Tune in as we chat with Tim Grant from PCI Developments about transit-oriented and rental housing solutions and the intricacies of cultivating thriving, sustainable communities.
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🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca
🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1
🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC
🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc
🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront/videos
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🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/company/pci-developments/
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Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Today, we spotlight Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee, CEO of the Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver. From the Vancouver Art Gallery to UNESCO's Tai Kwun Centre, her journey is a mix of academic excellence and pure passion.
PODCAST INFO:
🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca
🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1
🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC
🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc
🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront/videos
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🔹 https://www.chinesecanadianmuseum.ca/
🔹 https://twitter.com/ccmuseumbc
🔹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrXBX59NTH5SPeZ_7pkqegQ
🔹 https://www.instagram.com/ccmuseumbc/
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Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Join us on Coastal Front as we welcome Steve Saretsky, an influential voice in Vancouver's real estate market. From analyzing housing stats to advising policymakers and developers, Steve's expertise is unparalleled.
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🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca
🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1
🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC
🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc
🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront/videos
EPISODE LINKS:
🔹 https://www.stevesaretsky.com/
🔹 https://substack.com/profile/4110500-steve-saretsky
🔹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdpU4qvzypmjZbbcLiPWV8A
🔹 https://twitter.com/SteveSaretsky
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Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Dr. Julian Somers, a clinical psychologist and a Distinguished Professor from SFU stops by the studio to discuss ways to improve clinical practices and policies related to addiction and mental health.
Prior to his current roles, Dr. Somers was the Director of the Psychology Clinic at UBC and the President of the BC Psychological Association.
With Julian, we dive into the reality of addiction and homelessness in #Vancouver and in comparison to other cities around the world.
PODCAST INFO:
🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca
🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1
🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC
🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc
🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront/videos
EPISODE LINKS:
🔹 https://www.sfu.ca/fhs/somers-research-group.html
🔹 https://twitter.com/somerspsych
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Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Having recently been named the Canadian Business Leader of the Year, Beedie CEO, Ryan Beedie sits down with our host, Andrew Johns, to tackle housing in Vancouver, the importance of having a thriving industrial real estate sector and his deep involvement in philanthropy.
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Some may know him as the “Condo King,” Bob Rennie is the founder and executive director of rennie. Born and raised in East Vancouver, Bob has been in real estate over the course of 4 decades.
We discuss the reality of real estate development, expansion, affordability and the politics associated with it in Vancouver.