Coastal Front
Coastal Front is a Vancouver-based media company providing in-depth reporting and opinion, with a strong focus on government accountability at all levels in Canada. As part of our work, the Coastal Front podcast, hosted by Andrew Johns, features conversations on business, politics, and community, exploring the stories shaping our city, province, and country.
Episodes
Just weeks after the BC legislature passed Bill 15 — a controversial law allowing the province to override local governments — Kamloops is offering a case study in municipal dysfunction.
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Two MLAs who split from the BC Conservatives have launched One BC — a new party that vows to dismantle what they call the “reconciliation industry.”
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/after-the-breakup-mlas-behind-bc-conservative-rift-launch-new-party
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BC Ferries announced that it gave contracts to build four new ships to a Chinese firm, sparking debate about security and the commitment to “Buy Canadian.”
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-ferries-chooses-chinese-firm-to-build-new-ships
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The provincial government has withheld information about a Kitsilano housing proposal, according to exclusive information obtained by Coastal Front.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/arbutus-housing-proposal-folds-after-community-backlash
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The Millennium Line extension is now set for completion in 2027, two years later than initially planned—a delay likely to frustrate commuters and concern taxpayers.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-government-announces-delays-in-skytrain-expansion
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During a severe housing crisis being felt across Canada, Metro Vancouver has more than 2,000 empty condos, collectively, with the number expected to rise to 3,500 by the end of 2025.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-commits-775m-to-housing-while-vancouver-condos-sit-empty
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As BC and Ottawa launch new trade missions in Asia, questions persist about costs, accountability, and what—if anything—Canadians are getting in return.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/from-taipei-to-phnom-penh-bc-and-canadas-costly-trade-missions-lack-clarity
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As Trump targets foreign films, British Columbia’s billion-dollar subsidies face scrutiny—not for their size, but for how little the public can see.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/taxpayers-fund-billions-in-film-subsidies-but-bc-keeps-the-details-scattered
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Construction of the Massey Tunnel project will begin next year, although an earlier project with greater lane capacity could have been completed by 2022.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/the-chaotic-development-of-the-massey-tunnel
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Vancouver city staff are recommending up to $1 million in public and partner funds for a permanent VANCOUVER sign near Canada Place, with installation planned ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Canada Post services could be disrupted again, with another postal strike set to occur six months after the last one was resolved.
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An analysis and review of Canada’s aid sent to an agricultural project in the country of Mali.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canadas-aid-to-mali-a-deeper-look
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The Longest Ballot Committee plans to fill the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection with over 200 candidates. While this will inconvenience Pierre Poilievre, the committee is doing nothing wrong.
Read the full opinion here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/opinion-no-the-longest-ballot-committee-is-doing-nothing-wrong
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Following his win in the 2025 election, Prime Minister Carney made changes to his Cabinet, bringing in new faces and keeping old ones.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/carney-announces-cabinet-appointments-including-four-western-ministers
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A scandal in northern Québec has put Elections Canada into hot water after the federal election.
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A Kelowna BC Housing venture will cost taxpayers $120 million. A look at previous housing projects indicate this cost is excessive.
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An overview and report on the state of BC’s 2025 Budget, as well as the spirited, diverse discussion over what it entails.
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Eleven people were killed and dozens injured when an SUV struck a Vancouver festival crowd. This report details the victims, the timeline, and the questions that remain.
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Coastal Front breaks down how British Columbia voted—and what it means for the country’s next chapter.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/analysis-how-british-columbia-voted-in-the-federal-election
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South Asians were once a solid Liberal voting bloc, but the 2025 election suggests that may no longer be the case.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/election-sees-massive-tory-gains-among-south-asians
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