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Both the B.C. NDP and Conservatives are promising to extend SkyTrain to Newton in Surrey. But how realistic are their plans? Host Stephen Quinn speaks with TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn and two political insiders about the promises, the politics and what comes next.

The Cowichan Nation's Aboriginal title claim has proved to be one of the most significant B-C Supreme Court decisions in recent years. At 513 trial days, spanning 10 years - it was one of the longest trials in Canadian history. With appeals from multiple parties, it is still playing out before the courts. The CBC's Jason Proctor has been looking into the latest developments. He joins Stephen Quinn to talk about it.

The 2026 B.C. municipal election saw a lot of changes at city councils across Metro Vancouver, and British Columbia. Many municipalities voted against the incumbents and for 'change' candidates. What impact will this have on residents in those municipalities? In this episode of This is Vancouver, we hear from Vancouver Mayor-elect Pete Fry, as well as Councillors Mike Klassen, Sean Orr, and Councillor-elect Annette Reilly. We hear from Richmond Mayor-elect Rob Howard and New Westminster Mayor-elect Daniel Fontaine. We also speak to the CBC's Justin McElroy about the trends across the province in the 2026 B.C. municipal election

There's a lot of people running to be Vancouver's next Mayor. In this episode of This Is Vancouver, Stephen Quinn hears from five people looking to unseat incumbent candidate Ken Sim, and make their mark on the City of Vancouver.

ABC Vancouver's mayoral candidate Ken Sim wants another crack at the Mayor's chair. He was first elected in 2022, alongside seven of his ABC colleagues. What has he accomplished in his term as Mayor? What's his plan for the city moving forward? After the interview with Ken Sim, Host Stephen Quinn is joined by the CBC's Justin McElroy to talk about the state of the Vancouver municipal race, just days before the big vote.

Across Metro Vancouver, candidates are pitching competing solutions to the issues that are top of mind for voters. Especially the soaring cost of living and rising public safety concerns. We break down where the parties stand and what's actually at stake when you cast your ballot.

Coquitlam will elect a new mayor for the first time since 2008. That's because long-time Mayor Richard Stewart is not running for re-election. The CBC's Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy spoke with three candidates for Mayor. Craig Hodge has been a Coquitlam City Councillor since 2011. Before that, he was a photojournalist with the Vancouver Sun and community newspapers.  Madhavee Inamdar has worked in the public sector with numerous organizations including the Government of BC, Surrey RCMP, Fraser Health and the University of the Fraser Valley.  And Trish Mandewo has been a Coquitlam City Councillor since 2018, and is the former President of the Union of BC Municipalities.

The campaign is getting heated as voters in Vancouver prepare to head to the polls. Ken Sim and ABC Vancouver have released a new attack ad targeting Green Party leader Pete Fry, but much it focuses on COPE's Sean Orr. So what is the strategy here? Justin McElroy breaks down the ad, the political tactics and the battle for Vancouver City Hall.

Election campaigns often come with big promises. In the Lower Mainland, candidates are talking about building new pools, community centres, sports fields — even a concert hall and ice arena. But how realistic are those pledges, what could they cost, and should voters expect candidates to deliver? Our municipal politics panel breaks it down.

Seven candidates are running to be Surrey’s next mayor. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy talk to five of them about the biggest issues facing B.C.’s second-largest city.

CBC's Justin McElroy spent four days travelling with B.C. NDP leader David Eby on the campaign trail. In this bonus episode, Justin takes us behind the scenes of the tour and explains why Vancouver could become increasingly important as election day approaches.

For the first time in a quarter century, the City of Richmond is going to have a new Mayor. That's because longtime Mayor Malcolm Brodie is not running for re-election. Multiple candidates are vying for the position. On this episode of This Is Vancouver, we hear from candidates Mei Kang and Dickens Cheung. We also hear from mayoral candidates for the Township of Langley. Justin McElroy interviews sitting Mayor Eric Woodward and challenger Jay Lundgren.

Gitxaała Nation author Kim Spencer reads from her latest book, 'Here for a Good Time', and shares how fictional narrative can give young readers a window into the truth about the ipmacts of colonialism and residential school.

The top job at Richmond City Hall is about to look very different. That's because Malcolm Brodie is not running for re-election after 25 years in the top job. Multiple candidates have stepped forward to say that they're the best person to succeed him as Mayor. On this episode of This Is Vancouver, we hear from Kash Heed, Alexa Loo and Rob Howard - all of whom want to be the next Mayor of the city of Richmond.

CBC Municipal Affairs reporter Justin McElroy shares what some of Vancouver's municipal parties are doing to garner attention during a dual election period.