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.