The deadline to get your name on the upcoming municipal election ballots is only a few weeks a way. Justin McElroy joins guest host Dan Burritt to break down what political candidates are doing to get voter's attention in the lead up to the campaign.

Vancouver voters will face two questions this fall on public drug use and involuntary care. We look at why Mayor Ken Sim wants a plebiscite, what his critics are saying, and what could actually change if voters support it.

After 25 years as Richmond’s mayor, Malcolm Brodie is stepping down. Jason D'Souza and Justin McElroy look back at Brodie’s long run at city hall and break down the race to replace him.

Vancouver is joining Google’s Project Green Light, which uses AI to suggest changes to traffic signal timing. The company says the initiative could help reduce traffic and emissions. But critics have questions about privacy and whether the city is giving too much control over city planning to big tech. Jason D’Souza hears from a cybersecurity expert and former city planner.

The races are starting to take shape ahead of B.C.'s municipal elections. With ten weeks to go, Justin McElroy has put together a list of his top 10 races to watch.

After 26 years, the Richmond Night Market is set to close after its 2026 season. The news raises questions for businesses and city officials who saw it as an important meeting place that brought families, cultures and flavours together. So - what is Richmond really losing? What comes next? And how might this influence the upcoming municipal election? Jason D'Souza and Justin McElroy examine the big questions.

Pollsters are starting to survey Metro Vancouver residents ahead of the October elections. The CBC's Jason D'Souza and Justin McElroy discuss the latest polling data, the limits of surveys, and what to watch as the campaign heats up. Plus, the search is on for B.C.'s best roadside attraction. Will it be a lake? A waterfall? A giant gnome? Something totally different? We talk about which locations are involved and how you can get involved.

Wildfire smoke is hanging over the Lower Mainland and raising concerns about air quality. Health researcher Stephanie Cleland explains the risks, what symptoms to watch for and when families should stay indoors.