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The crime of existing in public (ft Dustin Godfrey)
Episode 357
Ian speaks with independent journalist Dustin Godfrey about drug policy in BC, including the recent injunction against Bill 34.
They explore the decri…
2 years, 2 months ago
Out with 2023, in with 2024
Episode 356
We recap our 2023 predictions, make some for 2024 and catch lightning to power through what we missed
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2023 predictions episodeIn Ukraine, a war o…2 years, 2 months ago
So long from the BC Leg
Episode 355
Following a productive session on housing, the BC Legislature has risen with the NDP rushing the final bills through with time allocation. We also ha…
2 years, 4 months ago
Stop trying to make 'CostBC' happen
Episode 354
One bill introduced and one delayed in the legislature. Outside, BC United and BC Conservatives battle over who would tear up the province's climate …
2 years, 4 months ago
'Smart' Density
Episode 353
New rules for gig workers and new standardized multiplex designs are coming, eventually. In the meantime, we dig into the response to the BCNDP's hou…
2 years, 4 months ago
YIMBY wet dreams
Episode 352
Two more housing bills from the province look to overhaul development fees and put towers by transit. But it might still not be enough housing. The p…
2 years, 4 months ago
Small scale multi unit for all
Episode 351
The housing bill is finally here and we're getting four units by right, we're getting legal secondary suites, we're getting pre-zoned community plans…
2 years, 5 months ago
Let the western bastards freeze in the dark
Episode 350
We've reached episode 350!
In BC, the LG granted royal assent to the government's bills to push through the Surrey Police, its reforms to short term r…
2 years, 5 months ago
Airbnb Gone
Episode 349
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Legislation introduced to rein in short-term rentals, deliver more homes for people | BC Gov NewsProgress of BillsFreeland considering action on…2 years, 5 months ago
A smorgasbord of tragedy
Episode 348
In a week where a tragedy that is begetting more tragedies dominated headlines, we find some of the BC and Canadian news that may have slipped throug…
2 years, 5 months ago