Episodes

  • Vancouver: Vancouver developer converts offices to hotels, sparking debate | June 22

    Vancouver: Vancouver developer converts offices to hotels, sparking debate | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Vancouver's real estate market is evolving with developers like John Stovell pushing office-to-hotel conversions, while the Sierra Club B.C. highlights ongoing old-growth logging concerns during the World Cup. Science World's geodesic dome also gained attention as a symbol of the city's historical and modern identity.
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    1 min
  • Vancouver: Wildfire evacuations continue as Lytton's recovery lags | June 21

    Vancouver: Wildfire evacuations continue as Lytton's recovery lags | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Vancouver faces new wildfire evacuations as Lytton deals with ongoing recovery and high fire risk, while a B.C. woman wins $400,000 after an off-leash dog attack. Stanley Park also struggles with invasive bullfrogs threatening local ecosystems.
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    2 mins
  • Vancouver: Wildfire evacuation expands to Lytton as emergency crews battle spreading fla... | June 20

    Vancouver: Wildfire evacuation expands to Lytton as emergency crews battle spreading fla... | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Vancouver's Local Wire update covers the extended evacuation order in Lytton due to the Saw Creek wildfire, a tornado watch in Prince George, and Mission Hospital's ER closures. The episode also discusses Vancouver's World Cup hosting debate and new housing policies between Canada and B.C.
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    2 mins
  • Vancouver: Vancouver celebrates historic World Cup win with citywide joy | June 19

    Vancouver: Vancouver celebrates historic World Cup win with citywide joy | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Vancouver celebrated Canada's historic 6-0 World Cup win over Qatar, with Granville Street packed and fans across the city in euphoria. Provincial and federal leaders announced a new partnership to boost homebuilding and address BC's worsening housing crisis, while Site E solar project faces backlash over farmland and environmental concerns.
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    2 mins
  • Vancouver: Massey Tunnel replacement could cost up to $11 billion, official says | June 18

    Vancouver: Massey Tunnel replacement could cost up to $11 billion, official says | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Vancouver's Massey Tunnel replacement plan faces a potential $11 billion cost, with Delta Coun. Dylan Kruger highlighting funding concerns, while the Vancouver Jazz Festival struggles to compete with the World Cup's global attention. Residents also protest the Aquatic Centre's downsizing, with swimmers challenging the city's decision to remove competition lanes.
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    2 mins
  • Vancouver: Mount Polley mine charges face legal hurdles as Supreme Court decision looms | June 17

    Vancouver: Mount Polley mine charges face legal hurdles as Supreme Court decision looms | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Vancouver's Local Wire update covers the Mount Polley mine legal case, wildfire evacuations in Kamloops, and the 38-storey Surrey tower with a new mosque. It also highlights BC's healthcare strain and rising World Cup beer demand in Vancouver bars.
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    2 mins
  • Vancouver: B.C. plans new hydro dams to boost energy supply by 2050. | June 16

    Vancouver: B.C. plans new hydro dams to boost energy supply by 2050. | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Vancouver's Local Wire update covers Energy Minister Adrian Dix's plans for new power projects, including the Site E dam, and the temporary closure of Cultus Lake Waterpark after a school field trip incident. The episode also highlights trends in opioid-related deaths, a rise in homeless deaths, and updates on the Fraser River Tunnel Project and BC Place's history.
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    1 min
  • Vancouver: Indigenous-led police accountability unit launches in Vancouver | June 15

    Vancouver: Indigenous-led police accountability unit launches in Vancouver | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Vancouver's First Nations Justice Council launches a new police accountability unit to address systemic issues, while Metro Vancouver workers strike over staffing and resource concerns. Mission Memorial Hospital's ER closed due to shortages, and homelessness-related deaths have tripled, highlighting urgent housing and healthcare challenges.
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    2 mins