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
BC Premier David Eby’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point since he took office, leaving him tied for second-least popular among Canada’s premiers.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/eby-tied-for-second-least-popular-premier-as-approval-hits-new-low
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The BCGEU strike is escalating as its dispute with the BC government drags on amid fiscal pressures.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bcgeu-strike-grows-as-government-standoff-continues
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Despite the province's past reliance on the initiative, BC Premier David Eby has called for the temporary foreign worker program to end.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/eby-urges-end-to-temporary-foreign-worker-program
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While Prime Minister Carney has pledged to reduce immigration to Canada, the numbers recently unveiled by the government show a different story.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canadian-immigration-on-pace-to-exceed-government-target-data-shows
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Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson says Canada needs to catch up with America on domestic manufacturing. A task that appears harder than it seems.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canada-must-catch-up-to-us-on-domestic-manufacturing-says-robertson
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As summer 2025 winds down, rising tensions between the United States and Canada have fuelled a noticeable Canadian boycott of American goods and services.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canadians-are-avoiding-america-at-an-unprecedented-rate
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Every year, BC shells out millions for trade offices around the world. But are they doing anything useful for British Columbians? We dug in.
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Canada Post has reported the largest loss in its history, posting a $407-million shortfall in a single quarter.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canada-post-reports-record-407m-loss-as-labour-dispute-drags-on
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OPINION: Cities in the Lower Mainland are a mess. Why not try and consolidate a few of them?
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/opinion-why-are-we-so-separated
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Mayor Ken Sim is facing intense criticism following a year-long investigation that revealed potential breaches of conduct by him and his ABC party.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/mayor-ken-sim-accused-of-breaching-citys-conduct-code
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The federal government recently announced more than a billion dollars to support the softwood lumber sector. What does this mean for BC, the primary supplier?
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/feds-invest-over-a-billion-into-lumber-sector-as-american-tariffs-loom
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...Records show the African Descent Society received millions in government grants despite red flags, and officials have not explained why the money kept flowing.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/festival-shutdown-in-vancouver-tied-to-questions-of-government-funding
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BC’s Public Safety Minister has asked the federal government for assistance in drug lab cleanups— prompting discussion over which branch of government is responsible for the process.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-bills-ottawa-for-illegal-drug-lab-cleanup
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...BC’s short-term rental restrictions have sparked debate and opposition from many who view the issue as a red herring in the housing market.
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John Rustad and the BC Conservatives came close to winning in 2024. Now, they are struggling to raise money.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-conservatives-fundraising-below-expectations-disclosures-show
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A survey from a rental marketplace site shows that one in three Canadians spend half or more of their income on rent.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/new-canadian-rent-survey-has-depressing-implications
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...British Columbia’s public accounts show the province’s debt grew by $10.6 billion more than budgeted last fiscal year, prompting criticism from a taxpayer advocacy group.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-government-debt-jumps-106b-above-budget-watchdog-warns
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BC’s provincial debt grew by 50 percent, further cementing concerns about the government’s newfound commitment to fiscal responsibility.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-debt-grows-province-lacks-clear-plan-to-address-it-lfrkj
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Amid a cost-of-living crisis, BC has lost 16,000 jobs in total — and the provincial government’s response to this is confusing to say the least.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/report-16000-jobs-lost-in-bc-last-month
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Cost pressures, stagnant wages, and declining services are pushing British Columbians to leave the province in record numbers, according to a new report.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-loses-thousands-to-alberta-amid-cost-and-wage-strain
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