Best Bc Provincial News Podcasts (2025)

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Canadians get poorer while Liberals and elites feed at the taxpayer trough 1:51:31

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It’s Monday, and we’re setting the tone for the week. Today’s livestream tackles the economic pressure Canadians are feeling firsthand, from soaring food prices to a growing sense that prosperity has been squandered. Jim and Iain break down pipeline politics, western frustration, and why more Canadians are questioning who Ottawa is really working f…

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Yet another Conservative MP crosses over to the Liberals 1:17:18

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Today’s episode takes on a political landscape that’s getting stranger by the hour. Jim and Iain break down another Conservative MP crossing the floor, Liberal efforts to secure power without an election, and growing questions around foreign interference. We look at Ottawa’s bonus-and-break season, CUSMA tensions with Mexico, and why Canada keeps h…

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Atmospheric Rivers, BC Conservative Chaos & New US Travel Rules | UnSpun Ep. 309 29:03

4d ago29:03

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Episode 309 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck is a holiday edition that covers everything from BC weather disasters to provincial political turmoil to some alarming new US travel requirements. Here's what's inside: 🌧️ Atmospheric River Returns Jody shares her 2021 PTSD as another atmospheric river slams BC and Washington State. Boulders …

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World prepares for war 1:41:43

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Today’s episode circles back to one theme that keeps proving itself true: it’s all about energy. Jim and Iain break down the growing tensions around CUSMA, with Mexico raising alarms while the Liberals shrug it off. We look at nations preparing for conflict, the government spending like money has no limits, and families facing yet another wave of b…

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Liberals refuse to be clear about pipeline 1:56:24

5d ago1:56:24

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It’s Wednesday, and the week is heating up. Today’s episode dives into the Liberals’ gamification of politics, their economic spin, and growing worries from Canadians who are struggling to keep food on the table. Jim and Iain break down Ottawa’s push for a $2.5-trillion debt ceiling, the Bank of Canada’s pause, market bets on U.S. cuts, and the lat…

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Is it all about supply management – and who wins if it falls? 1:55:26

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By Jim Csek

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While Canadians struggle, it's bonus time for the federal government 1:50:35

7d ago1:50:35

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It’s Monday, and we’re starting the week with a packed lineup. Trump’s praising hockey, America is doubling down on energy, and Canada is—once again—letting climate activists run the mic. Jim and Iain walk through why Canadians want pipelines, why Joly keeps stumbling, and how Tim Hortons ended up relying on the federal government for HR. We dig in…

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Liberals tout jobs growth but the reality is weak 1:57:31

10d ago1:57:31

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It’s Friday and we’re going out with a bang. Today’s episode cuts through the week’s political fog with straight talk, sharp takes, and zero patience for the spin. Jim and Iain break down the stories everyone’s talking about – and the ones the mainstream conveniently ignores. Energy battles, Ottawa chaos, global power plays, and the absurdities tha…

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Rustad Out, Surrey Policing Chaos & Trump Sleeps Through Cabinet | UnSpun Ep. 308 33:07

11d ago33:07

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Episode 308 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck kicks off with a victory lap — George called it again. John Rustad is officially out, Surrey's police budget explodes, and American politics somehow gets even stranger. Here's what's inside: 🏛️ John Rustad Removed as BC Conservative Leader The BC Conservative caucus finally pulls the trigger.…

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More broken promises from the Liberals 2:11:22

11d ago2:11:22

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Today’s show cuts through the noise and hits the issues Ottawa would rather you ignored. USMCA renewal suddenly looks shaky, the border crisis is spilling over, and Tim Hortons’ push for more foreign temporary workers raises real questions. Freeland keeps the Ukraine money flowing while Canadians learn from the EU — not their own government — what …

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First Nations say no way to pipeline 1:53:23

12d ago1:53:23

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Today on The Really Big Show, Jim and Iain goes full throttle through a packed news cycle — from Carney getting heat and First Nations pushing back on pipelines, to more Liberal spin getting shredded, fresh scandals, and Ottawa’s nonstop spending habits. We dig into crime spikes, foreign offenders on the loose, BC’s economic hits, global energy shi…

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Conservatives say Carney in conflict and they want to close the loophole 1:46:36

12d ago1:46:36

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Jim’s back in the studio and the timing couldn’t be better. Today’s episode barrels through a week of political chaos: Liberals melting down, Guilbeault cracking under pressure, cabinet shake-ups, and another wave of baffling contracts nobody seems to have read. We hit the pipeline fights, Alberta’s pushback, Canada’s youth feeling abandoned, and t…

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New Alberta–BC Pipeline Deal, Vancouver’s “Zero” Budget & US Turmoil | UnSpun Ep. 307 32:37

18d ago32:37

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Episode 307 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck delivers a packed week of drama — a surprise pipeline agreement, a budget that’s “zero” in name only, poll shocks in Vancouver, and another chaotic turn in US politics. Here’s what’s inside: 🛢️ A New Pipeline to BC’s North Coast Alberta and the federal government sign a major memorandum to ad…

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Scandalous times for the Liberals 1:05:28

18d ago1:05:28

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Today’s show dives into a brutal stretch for the federal Liberals as scandal after scandal piles up. Mark Carney insists Alberta’s new deal puts a pipeline at the top of the priority list, but the details only raise more questions. We break down the $15-billion Stellantis contract now landing squarely on taxpayers, the Prime Minister’s Brookfield c…

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Focus turns to carbon capture, but Greens not impressed 56:32

19d ago56:32

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Pipeline politicking is back at the centre of the national mess today as Ottawa, Alberta, and BC keep jockeying for control. Mark Carney is now apologizing after his “who cares” comment blew up on him, Mélanie Joly manages to deliver two diplomatic faceplants in one day, and Ukraine signals openness to a peace proposal that could change everything.…

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Carney and Smith agree on oil pipeline deal, but Eby’s not happy 1:03:47

20d ago1:03:47

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Today’s episode dives straight into the political fault lines as Mark Carney and Danielle Smith strike an oil pipeline deal, and Premier David Eby immediately starts throwing sand in the gears. We also look at whether Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s clock has finally run out after a brutal stretch of stumbles. India’s Prime Minister Modi is…

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‘Who cares?’ Carney dismissive when asked about Trump 58:59

21d ago58:59

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It’s a fiery Monday on The Really Big Show. ‘Who cares?’ — that’s Mark Carney’s answer when pressed about Trump, and the fallout says plenty. At the G20, the Carney–Starmer bromance is still going strong while Canada tries to look busy with trade talks as the U.S. skips the party. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia face a November 27 peace-deal deadline…

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Northern Pipeline? BC’s Answer Remains the Same: Still Never 1:13:49

24d ago1:13:49

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'Northern Pipeline? BC’s Answer Remains the Same: Never lead' today’s episode of The Really Big Show, where BC’s refusal to budge on northern pipeline talks collides with national and global turbulence. JD Vance calls out Canada’s “immigration insanity,” Bell cuts 700 more jobs, and nearly half a million Canadians walked out of ERs last year withou…

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Federal Budget Chaos, BC Pipeline Battles & Vancouver’s Crime Surge | UnSpun Ep. 306 34:34

25d ago34:34

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Episode 306 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck delivers a full sweep of Canadian political drama — from Parliament’s budget brinksmanship to BC’s pipeline fight to Vancouver’s ongoing crime and budget struggles. Here’s what’s in this week’s episode: 🇨🇦 Budget Day Theatre in Ottawa The federal government survives by the slimmest margin. Co…

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Carney asks UAE for cash as BC grumbles about pipeline 1:18:56

25d ago1:18:56

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With Jim Csek away in Japan, Andrea Jensen Bergg and Iain Burns take the reins for a sharp, fast-moving breakdown of Canada’s latest political contradictions. Mark Carney is in the UAE asking for investment cash while BC and Alberta continue to spar over pipelines and what Alberta’s new memorandum of understanding actually delivers. Another Canadia…

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Oil pipeline to BC coast deal? 1:37:25

26d ago1:37:25

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Is an oil pipeline to the BC coast back on the table, or is this just another political mirage? We break down the latest chatter while Mélanie Joly talks fighter jets and space like Canada’s suddenly NASA-North. Sweden and Mark Carney ink new agreements, the “Curtain Conservatives” get called out, and Ottawa shrugs off a little corruption as if it’…

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Turns out no one wanted an election 1:38:41

27d ago1:38:41

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Today on The Really Big Show: Turns out nobody actually wanted an election, and the Liberals took the hint. Their budget scraped through, and they immediately shifted into selfie-mode celebration, even as the Parliamentary Budget Officer says key budget details were never provided. Canada vows to cling to Paris Accord targets, Alberta misses yet an…

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Do or die day for Liberals 31:31

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It’s Monday on The Really Big Show and we’re starting the week with a full slate of stories. The Parliamentary Budget Office throws fresh shade on Liberal economic claims, and the big question hangs over Ottawa: are we heading into an election or are the Liberals hoping to scrape by on absentee votes? Meanwhile, the Prime Minister gets booed again …

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Vancouver’s Budget Circus, Measles Comeback & The Epstein Fallout | UnSpun Ep. 305 32:52

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In Episode 305 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck, it’s a wild ride from City Hall to Washington, with detours through measles outbreaks, LNG politics, and billion-dollar hypocrisy. Here’s what’s inside: 🏙️ Vancouver’s Budget Showdown — 650 speakers lined up, 300+ have spoken, and nothing’s changing. George explains why these “consultatio…

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The clock is ticking for Carney to deliver 1:44:42

1M ago1:44:42

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Canada’s political and economic reality check is here. Jim & Iain tackle why Mark Carney still won’t let go of the carbon tax, Danielle Smith’s Sunday showdown, and what “Buy Canadian” really means when investment capital keeps fleeing the country. We break down Ottawa’s eyebrow-raising plan to grow the military by 300,000, the rise of organized fo…

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Ostrich cull reaction makes international news 1:28:27

1M ago1:28:27

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Canada’s week was a circus—and Jim & Iain are cutting through the noise. They’ll tackle the ostrich cull reaction going international, a federal budget getting a hard reality check, and the gap between Ottawa’s “leading by example” talk and what’s actually happening. Expect straight talk on Canada’s real edge over the U.S. (the rule of law), why ca…

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Liberals drinking champagne while Canadians go hungry 1:25:13

1M ago1:25:13

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As Canadians struggle to put food on the table, Liberal insiders pop champagne and celebrate—Jim & Iain dig into the growing disconnect between Ottawa and the real world. They break down “the great betrayal,” how carbon capture is poised to become Canada’s 2026 buzzword, and why the Liberals’ green-scheme economics have pushed the country into a lo…

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Pay attention to Carbon Capture in the Liberal Budget 1:51:10

1M ago1:51:10

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By Jim Csek

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Shocking, Stupefying, Unsustainable Budget — but hey, look… new boots! 1:51:10

1M ago1:51:10

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It’s one of those days where the budget headlines read like a horror reel — shocking, stupefying, unsustainable — and somehow we’re talking about new boots. Jim & Iain dig into the CBC acting like the Liberal Party crier, a Canadian economy flashing warning lights, and Tiff Macklem reminding everyone (again) that the U.S. is critical to our fortune…

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Carney apologizes to Trump 1:45:16

1M ago1:45:16

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It’s the start of a new week, and Jim & Iain are diving straight into a wild stretch of Canadian and global news. Mark Carney publicly apologizes to Donald Trump, while admitting “Team Canada” doesn’t exist — a moment that exposes how fractured the country’s economic and diplomatic footing has become. His press conference highlights everything Cana…

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Carney gets a whole lot of nothing 1:45:16

2M ago1:45:16

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It’s Halloween, but the real scares are coming from Ottawa. 🎃 Jim & Iain dive into a spooky lineup where Carney gets a whole lot of nothing while Canada’s economy starts looking downright frightening. Carney keeps signing guestbooks while Trump signs deals; India hits us with new tariffs; young Canadians are speaking up; and no amount of fancy budg…

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Ken Sim’s Exit Strategy, 16-Year-Old Voters & the Richmond Land Shock | UnSpun Ep. 304 32:16

2M ago32:16

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This week on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck, Vancouver’s city hall turns into a shell game, provincial politics melt down, and a 900-page court ruling shakes up land ownership in BC. Here’s what’s inside: 🏙️ Ken Sim’s Numbers Collapse — New polls show the mayor’s support tanking below 20%. George breaks down ABC’s implosion and what the …

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US Senate votes to end Canadian tariffs 1:28:09

2M ago1:28:09

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Jim and Iain break down the US Senate vote to end Canadian tariffs as Ford asks Carney to join him under the bus, discuss how budgets are being sold through special-interest groups and Carney kicking the tires on diesel subs, question why Liberals continue pushing a climate agenda while even the “grand master” says the emergency is over, examine gr…

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Canadian suffering could get worse 1:33:00

2M ago1:33:00

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Jim and Iain are back on The Really Big Show, breaking down another whirlwind day in Canadian politics and global headlines. With the loonie looking weak and Canada struggling to stay competitive, many worry the economic pain could get worse. Questions remain about whether a major deal was ever on the table, while Brookfield lands a huge U.S. agree…

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Carney throws Ford under the bus 1:25:52

2M ago1:25:52

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Carney throws Ford under the bus while positioning himself as a future prime minister, telling provinces to “sit down” as political tensions rise. Eby joins Ford in policies linked to job losses, the U.S. administration blames Trudeau-era Liberals, and food bank usage in Canada hits record highs. Meanwhile, the federal government faces new accusati…

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Trump kills trade talks with Canada 1:26:13

2M ago1:26:13

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In this episode of The Really Big Show, Jim Csek and Iain Burns tackle a packed lineup of national headlines and political chaos from coast to coast. They break down Donald Trump’s decision to kill trade talks with Canada — and how Carney, Ford, and Poilievre are responding. From Carney’s latest Jays “bet” and false claims, to what some are calling…

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Housing Chaos, Surrey’s Arena, and BC’s Nuclear Moment | UnSpun Ep. 303 31:08

2M ago31:08

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In Episode 303 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck, it’s city hall mayhem, provincial implosions, and a federal plan that’s literally going nuclear (in a good way). Here’s what’s inside: 🏙️ Vancouver’s Political Freefall — New polling shows Ken Sim’s support collapsing, with only 30% of voters wanting him back. George breaks down why the m…

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Mark Carney addresses the nation 1:40:57

2M ago1:40:57

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Watch this episode of The Really Big Show as hosts Jim Csek and Ian Burns tackle a packed lineup — from Mark Carney seeking budget support and more auto sector job losses, to new political tensions as Poilievre faces fresh attacks. They also cover Canada’s latest crime bill, the government’s stance on China as a “strategic partner,” the BC Conserva…

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Is Canada heading into another election? 1:37:14

2M ago1:37:14

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By Jim Csek

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Jonathan Kay- Masculinity, Trudeau and the state of Canada 1:19:06

2M ago1:19:06

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By Jim Csek

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US signs another trade deal, Canada? 1:10:23

2M ago1:10:23

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By Jim Csek

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It’s all about energy 1:31:33

2M ago1:31:33

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By Jim Csek

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Carney says he would arrest Netanyahu 1:34:11

2M ago1:34:11

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By Jim Csek

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Park Board Chaos, BC Strikes & Trump’s “Peace Prize” | UnSpun Ep. 302 31:16

2M ago31:16

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In Episode 302 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck, the Park Board soap opera hits a new twist, BC’s liquor shelves run dry, and the global stage gets even stranger. Here’s what’s inside: 🏞️ Park Board Meltdown, Again — Ken Sim backtracks on supporting the province’s Park Board referendum over “respect for First Nations” — leaving everyone…

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Liberals in chaos as auto maker drives south 1:47:15

2M ago1:47:15

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By Jim Csek

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Kelowna makes international news 1:13:24

2M ago1:13:24

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By Jim Csek

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The peacemaker takes centre stage 1:28:41

2M ago1:28:41

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By Jim Csek

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Vast majority of Canadians want an Alberta pipeline to BC’s North Coast 1:19:10

2M ago1:19:10

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By Jim Csek

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Reporter ‘Cures’ Herself of ‘TDS’ 1:43:32

2M ago1:43:32

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By Jim Csek

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Park Board Referendum, Zero Taxes & Pipeline Politics | UnSpun Ep. 301 30:22

2M ago30:22

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In Episode 301 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck, Vancouver politics meet global chaos once again — and yes, George was right… again. Here’s what’s on the rundown: 🏞️ Park Board Referendum Confirmed — Christine Boyle proposes a citywide vote on dissolving Vancouver’s Park Board. George called it months ago. The spin? A supposed $70M in “…