BCPoliTalk

03/06/2020

In the City of Vancouver, there has been talk about permanently opening up more of Stanley Park's roads to cyclists and pedestrians.

What are the benefits of a cycling-friendly city? In an archived episode of our parent show, Conversations that Matter, we speak with Paul Dragan of Reckless Bike Stores about how the bicycle could be the way of the future.

In a world of climate change, the bicycle is playing a vital role in reshaping the way people get around in dense urban environments. Micro mobility refers t...

28/05/2020

Now that the season has ended, we have other shows you can watch!

We're a partnered program of Conversations that Matter, which also includes shows like GenomeBC's "The Code of Life." Check out their latest episode below!

25/05/2020

is examining the issues that shape the political landscape of British Columbia.

COVID-19 has given us a chance to re-evaluate our priorities and values. Can we come out of the pandemic with a greener world?

Bill and Daniel sit down with BC Green Party interim leader Adam Olsen, MLA - Saanich North and the Islands to discuss whether we can expect to create a better world - and whether that could involve universal basic income.

That, and so much more.

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**Note from our hosts**:

After our Friday interview with interim BC Green Party Leader Adam Olsen, former leader Andrew Weaver put out an explosive Tweet on the weekend suggesting he wanted to defeat the BC NDP government over the Coastal Gaslink LNG pipeline but was outvoted by Olsen and fellow Green MLA Sonia Furstenau, leading to his departure from the BC Green caucus. We wanted to explain why that question was not asked in this interview.

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is a partnered program of Conversations that Matter.

This show is produced by Oh Boy Productions, video production, podcast and vidcast specialists located in Vancouver. To find out more, go to http://www.ohboy.ca

Please support us on Patreon and help us to create more programming that matters: http://www.patreon.com/bcpolitalk

25/05/2020

Join us TOMORROW as Adam Olsen, MLA - Saanich North and the Islands of BC Green Party joins us for our season finale! Don't miss it.

18/05/2020

is examining the issues that shape the political landscape of British Columbia.

Being the opposition party is always interesting - but the BC Liberal Party is in a unique situation during COVID-19, with a struggling province that depends on bipartisan cooperation to survive.

So far, all parties have cooperated relatively well. However, we could be entering an election very soon, so will this last? What might the BC Liberals do to win voter support?

Bill and Daniel sit down with BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson to get some insight, along with questions about ICBC, First Nations, and the economy.

That, and so much more.

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is a partnered program of Conversations that Matter.

This show is produced by Oh Boy Productions, video production, podcast and vidcast specialists located in Vancouver. To find out more, go to http://www.ohboy.ca

Please support us on Patreon and help us to create more programming that matters: http://www.patreon.com/bcpolitalk

16/05/2020

How is British Columbia going to recover from the post-COVID-19 economy? What about ICBC? What about the election coming soon?

Join us MONDAY as BC Liberal Party leader Andrew Wilkinson join us to chat about these topics and more!

11/05/2020

is examining the issues that shape the political landscape of British Columbia.

Formerly the Premier of British Columbia, and now the President and COO of the Jim Pattison Group, Glen Clark gives his unique perspective on how the current government is responding to the COVID-19 situation.

He joins us to discuss the economy and where we go from here, while also commenting on the Jim Pattison Group and its position as a major business entity in BC and Canada.

That, and so much more.

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is a partnered program of Conversations that Matter.

This show is produced by Oh Boy Productions, video production, podcast and vidcast specialists located in Vancouver. To find out more, go to http://www.ohboy.ca

Please support us on Patreon and help us to create more programming that matters: http://www.patreon.com/bcpolitalk

10/05/2020

Where does British Columbia go from here? Former premier Glen Clark weighs in on BC's post-COVID-19 plans - join us TOMORROW for the full episode!

04/05/2020

is examining the issues that shape the political landscape of British Columbia.

The COVID-19 pandemic in BC is calming down and there are talks about restarting the economy. What can we expect to see? Will the parties' cooperation continue – and what would the opposition's criticism look like?

Todd Stone, MLA for Kamloops - South Thompson, joins us to discuss how everything might shape up going forward.

That, and so much more.

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is a partnered program of Conversations that Matter.

This show is produced by Boy Productions, video production, podcast and vidcast specialists located in Vancouver. To find out more, go to http://www.ohboy.ca

Please support us on Patreon and help us to create more programming that matters: http://www.patreon.com/bcpolitalk

04/05/2020

How do we rebuild British Columbia's economy after ?
Todd Stone joins us TOMORROW to discuss the steps we can expect to take - possibly sooner than we think.

27/04/2020

is examining the issues that shape the political landscape of British Columbia.

The federal government of Canada has been stepping in with various programs to help everyone get through the COVID-19 crisis. But are there any shortcomings or gaps that need to be closed?

Don Davies, MP of Vancouver-Kingsway and Canada’s NDP / Le NPD du Canada Critic for Health, sits down with us to discuss what still needs to be done better.

That, and so much more.

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is a partnered program of Conversations that Matter.

This show is produced by Oh Boy Productions, video production, podcast and vidcast specialists located in Vancouver. To find out more, go to http://www.ohboy.ca

Please support us on Patreon and help us to create more programming that matters: http://www.patreon.com/bcpolitalk

21/04/2020

20/04/2020

is examining the issues that shape the political landscape of British Columbia.

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, Metro Vancouver is facing an enormous challenge – the future of TransLink, which runs public transportation. Without much needed income, its future is in question. How can we save it?

Township of Langley mayor and Vice-Chair of the Mayors’ Council Jack Froese joins us to discuss ways to solve cashflow issues related to TransLink and other local infrastructure projects.

That, and so much more.

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is a partnered program of Conversations that Matter.

This show is produced by Oh Boy Productions, video production, podcast and vidcast specialists located in Vancouver. To find out more, go to http://www.ohboy.ca

Please support us on Patreon and help us to create more programming that matters: http://www.patreon.com/bcpolitalk

19/04/2020

COVID-19 in British Columbia is putting the financial future of TransLink in jeopardy. Join us tomorrow as Township of Langley's mayor Jack Froese chats with us about the fate of transit and other infrastructure moving forward.

13/04/2020

is examining the issues that shape the political landscape of British Columbia.

As our current crisis continues, Canada's government is pulling out all the stops to prevent an economic collapse. But is it enough? What are the successes and failures so far?

Former Member of Parliament James Moore joins us to discuss whether Justin Trudeau's government is preparing the country for survival and recovery during and after the pandemic.

That, and so much more.

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is a partnered program of Conversations that Matter.

This show is produced by Oh Boy Productions, video production, podcast and vidcast specialists located in Vancouver. To find out more, go to http://www.ohboy.ca

Please support us on Patreon and help us to create more programming that matters: http://www.patreon.com/bcpolitalk

10/04/2020

Is the government doing enough to keep the economy afloat during COVID-19? Join us Monday as we speak with former MP James Moore about the successes and failures so far.

06/04/2020

is examining the issues that shape the political landscape of British Columbia.

Ever since the coronavirus outbreak closed down businesses and shops, income has been scarce. But both landlords and tenants have to pay the bills. How are they coping with this new economic reality?

David Hutnaik of LandlordBC joins us to discuss what can be done.

That, and so much more.

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is a partnered program of Conversations That Matter.

This show is produced by Oh Boy Productions, video production, podcast and vidcast specialists located in Vancouver. To find out more, go to http://www.ohboy.ca

Please support us on Patreon and help us to create more programming that matters: http://www.patreon.com/bcpolitalk

05/04/2020

Coming tomorrow: How has COVID19 impacted landlords and renters in British Columbia?

David Hutniak of LandlordBC will chat with us about what we can expect in the weeks or months to come.