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| Ukraine, Syria & Information Warfare | Aaron Maté Interview | 15 May 2026 | 00:24:04 | |
Coastal Front’s Reid Small sat down with author and journalist Aaron Maté at Web Summit Vancouver to discuss Canada, Ukraine, Syria, media narratives, and more.
Aaron's Substack: https://www.aaronmate.net/ Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/deOREtGDlyA
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| Dallas Stars Owner Tom Gaglardi on Winning, Business & Canada | 11 May 2026 | 01:09:08 | |
What does it actually take to build a winning NHL franchise and scale a billion-dollar business?
In this rare and wide-ranging conversation, Tom Gaglardi, owner of the Dallas Stars and CEO of Northland Properties, shares his perspective on leadership, culture, business strategy, and the future of Canada.
As one of only 32 NHL owners, Gaglardi offers insight into:
How winning teams are built and sustained
The role of culture vs talent in elite organizations
Lessons from running a professional sports franchise
Canada’s economic challenges and competitiveness
What separates great businesses from those that struggle
From hockey to hospitality to macroeconomics, this is a candid look into how top operators think.
Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyGhxOGfJV4&t=249s
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| News Read: Carney brings Canada’s Ukraine funding to $25B with new $270M military commitment | 08 May 2026 | 00:02:14 | |
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced another $270 million in military funding for Ukraine during a summit in Armenia, bringing Canada’s total funding tied to the war to $25.8 billion. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/carney-brings-canadas-ukraine-funding-to-25b-with-new-270m-military-commitment
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| News Read: DRIPA backlash grows in BC, business confidence sinks | 08 May 2026 | 00:10:20 | |
BC introduced DRIPA as a path toward reconciliation and investment certainty. Nearly seven years later, business confidence is falling, political pressure is mounting, and even supporters are questioning the government’s handling of the law. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/dripa-backlash-grows-in-bc-business-confidence-sinks
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| News Read: BC is handing $6.75 million to manufacturers | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:02:52 | |
BC is handing $6.75 million to manufacturers to spur jobs and production, extending a program that directs public funds to private companies as deficits and debt rise.
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| News Read: BC taxpayers are footing the bill for government vehicle leases | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:02:31 | |
BC taxpayers are footing the bill for government vehicle leases nearing $1,200 a month — while key details about the cars remain undisclosed. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-taxpayers-paying-near-maximum-rates-for-executive-vehicle-leases
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| News Read: British Columbia’s finances took another hit | 09 Apr 2026 | 00:02:56 | |
British Columbia’s finances took another hit this month as S&P Global Ratings downgraded the province’s credit rating.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/multiple-credit-downgrades-deepen-concerns-over-bc-finances-as-deficits-and-debt-rise
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| News Read: BC’s global trade offices cost millions — but key details remain hidden | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:08:05 | |
How much do these offices actually cost, and what do British Columbians, who are footing the bill, get in return?
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bcs-global-trade-offices-cost-millions-but-key-details-remain-hidden
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| News Read: Kamloops Residential School Search Could Take Decades | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:04:45 | |
Nearly five years after a claim that 215 unmarked graves were identified at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School site, no human remains have been recovered and no excavation work has begun. Officials now say the search could take decades.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/kamloops-residential-school-search-could-take-decades-as-questions-over-funding-and-findings-persist
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| News Read: Moody’s downgrades BC’s credit rating as deficits grow, debt surges and fiscal management weakens. | 20 Mar 2026 | 00:05:40 | |
Moody’s downgrades BC’s credit rating as deficits grow, debt surges and fiscal management weakens — raising concerns about rising costs for taxpayers.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/moodys-downgrades-bc-credit-rating-as-deficits-pile-up-and-debt-surges
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| News Read: The group behind a class-action lawsuit against BC’s COVID-19 | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:03:41 | |
The group behind a class-action lawsuit against BC’s COVID-19 measures will host a public town hall in Burnaby to discuss its ongoing appeal and the future of the case.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/group-challenging-bc-covid-measures-plans-burnaby-town-hall-amid-ongoing-appeal
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| Ottawa storing 21 million expired pandemic PPE items, costing taxpayers millions | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:02:33 | |
Federal records show Ottawa still has 21 million expired pandemic PPE items in storage, costing taxpayers millions each year.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/ottawa-storing-21-million-expired-pandemic-ppe-items-costing-taxpayers-millions
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| News Read: Reports raise concerns about taxes, waste fees and affordability in BC | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:05:25 | |
Two new analyses warn that rising taxes, fees and public debt could increase costs for businesses and households in BC, raising concerns about affordability and long-term economic growth.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/reports-raise-concerns-about-taxes-waste-fees-and-affordability-in-bc
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| News Read: Proposed amendments to BC’s freedom of information law are drawing criticism from opposition MLAs and transparency advocates. | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:04:47 | |
Proposed amendments to BC’s freedom of information law are drawing criticism from opposition MLAs and transparency advocates who say the changes could weaken transparency.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/critics-say-bc-freedom-of-information-bill-could-weaken-public-access-to-records
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| BC MLA Elenore Sturko on Land, Power and Politics in BC | 10 Mar 2026 | 01:20:25 | |
On this episode, we sit down with BC MLA Elenore Sturko for a candid conversation on land, power and politics in British Columbia.
Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrdurKB6b9A
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| News Read: Canada’s new defence strategy is about more than military spending. | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:07:17 | |
Canada’s new defence strategy is about more than military spending. It’s creating a financial architecture around war production — linking public capital, private banks and a proposed global defence bank.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/the-rise-of-canadas-defencefinance-complex
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| News Read: The BC government wants a $400-million fund to invest in private-sector projects | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:02:31 | |
The BC government wants a $400-million fund to invest in private-sector projects, saying it will help attract major investment. Critics argue the plan risks putting taxpayers on the hook while debt continues to climb.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-proposes-400m-investment-fund-drawing-criticism-over-taxpayer-risk
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| News Read: Opposition slams Eby government over record deficit and rising debt. | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:02:25 | |
BC’s opposition is taking aim at Premier David Eby’s government after the province posted a record $13.3-billion deficit and projected rising debt over the next three years.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/opposition-slams-eby-government-over-record-deficit-and-rising-debt
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| News Read: The Liberals are gaining support as Canadians harden their stance toward the US, according to new data. | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:03:42 | |
The Liberals are gaining support as Canadians harden their stance toward the US, according to new data. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/liberals-surge-ahead-as-canadians-turn-against-us-new-report-
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| News Read: BC forecasts a record $13.3B deficit as debt climbs to $189B and taxes increase. | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:06:07 | |
BC forecasts a record $13.3B deficit as debt climbs to $189B and taxes increase. The plan does not project a return to balance. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-budget-posts-record-133b-deficit-as-debt-climbs-and-taxes-rise
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| News Read: BC’s 2035 gas-car mandate and luxury vehicle surface. | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:03:05 | |
BC’s 2035 gas-car mandate and luxury vehicle surtax are in focus as the province forecasts record deficits and no return to balance. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/with-red-ink-rising-bcs-vehicle-mandates-and-surtaxes-come-into-focus
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| News Read: Manufacturing consent: Iran, information warfare, and Canada | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:34:20 | |
Protests calling for the fall of Iran’s government are unfolding across Canadian cities. Framed as solidarity, they raise questions about who stands to gain and Canada’s role in Iran’s turmoil.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/manufacturing-consent-iran-information-warfare-and-canada
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| News Read: Liberals open 13-point lead over Conservatives: poll | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:03:03 | |
Liberals open 13-point lead over Conservatives: poll
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/liberals-open-13-point-lead-over-conservatives-poll
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| News Read: BC Ferries redevelopment $42M over budget, failed redaction shows | 12 Feb 2026 | 00:02:17 | |
A delayed BC Ferries maintenance project has surged past $168 million, attracting attention about oversight as costs rival nationally significant shipyard investments.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-ferries-redevelopment-42m-over-budget-failed-redaction-shows
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| News Read: BC completes $44M elementary school, costs far more reasonable | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:01:58 | |
After years of loose fiscal policy across multiple levels of government, Surrey’s newest public elementary school reflects more moderate construction costs.
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| News Read: Ottawa signals major federal workforce reductions ahead | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:01:31 | |
Ottawa has warned 23,000 federal employees their jobs could be at risk as it moves toward cutting 40,000 civil service positions. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/ottawa-signals-major-federal-workforce-reductions-ahead
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| Is Canada Worth Saving? Niels Veldhuis Lays It Out | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:57:32 | |
On this episode of the Coastal Front podcast, we’re joined by Fraser Institute President Niels Veldhuis, who shares his views on what he sees as an ongoing attack on BC property rights, Canada’s culture around business achievement, and the Fraser Institute’s annual provincial school rankings.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/n0AIEIfjmTw?si=y14LAagxpH1L0tuv
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| News Read: BC ends decriminalization pilot, effectiveness remains unclear | 31 Jan 2026 | 00:02:17 | |
British Columbia’s drug decriminalization pilot is ending amid questions about cost, effectiveness, and whether the policy delivered on its promises.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-ends-decriminalization-pilot-effectiveness-remains-unclear
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| News Read: Vancouver grants $75k for language revitalization amid cost concerns | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:03:28 | |
Vancouver announces $75k for Indigenous Language Revitalization, but outcomes remain unclear.
Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/vancouver-grants-75k-for-language-revitalization-amid-cost-concerns
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| Why Do BC Ophthalmologists Make So Much Money? | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:04:18 | |
The highest-paid doctors in BC aren’t saving hearts or brains, they’re fixing eyes. Here’s how outdated billing codes quietly turned ophthalmology into a multimillion-dollar business.
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/UTb5AIgF4Zc?si=ShaNKN0J6Dyn8lMY
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| How to Create a Real Estate and Travel Empire with U. Gary Charlwood | 22 Jan 2026 | 01:15:06 | |
On this episode of the Coastal Front podcast, we are joined by Charlwood Pacific Group Executive Chairman U. Gary Charlwood, who discussed how he built two powerhouse companies, CENTURY 21 Canada and Uniglobe.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/eD6lS7RKINI?si=64PIKSzUGeaO62Zv
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| News Read: Federally funded housing project advances amid growing construction costs | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:02:13 | |
A federally funded housing project is moving forward, prompting questions about long-term affordability and fiscal oversight.
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| News Read: OPINION: Carney offers a new view of Canadian foreign policy | 16 Jan 2026 | 00:03:58 | |
Mark Carney’s China deal signals a decisive shift in Canadian trade policy away from US dependence, raising both new economic opportunities and fresh strategic risks.
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| News Read: Public money and private interests at the African Descent Society BC | 16 Jan 2026 | 00:14:46 | |
A BC-based society has received millions in funding from three levels of government, yet businesses hired to support its events say they were left unpaid, while private interests appear closely tied to its operations.
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| News Read: Building permits fall nationally as Ottawa pushes housing | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:01:48 | |
Canada’s building permits fell in November, driven by declines in multi-family and institutional projects amid higher costs and financing pressures, despite a federal housing push. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/building-permits-fall-nationally-as-ottawa-pushes-housing
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| News Read: Canada’s quiet hand in Venezuela | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:28:45 | |
In the wake of Washington’s actions in Venezuela, many Canadians remain unaware of the extent to which their own country has been involved in efforts to undermine and displace Venezuela’s government.
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| News Read: Lower Mainland property values see a slide, assessment shows | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:02:10 | |
Despite notable drops in assessed property values, Vancouver remains Canada’s most unaffordable housing market, fuelling growing public pessimism.
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| News Read: Can AI influence elections? New research says it already is | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:02:39 | |
New research suggests AI chatbots may be more effective than traditional political advertising at persuading voters, with potentially significant implications for future elections.
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| News Read: Privatisation of Canadian airports? What would that look like | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:04:32 | |
A small line in Canada’s 2025 budget rekindles the long-dormant debate over airport privatisation and what it could mean for the country’s aviation future. | |||
| Is BC Failing Its Farmers? | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:02:31 | |
BC farmers are facing a deepening financial crisis, with over $450 million lost in 2024 alone due to rising costs, climate disasters, and policy challenges, raising serious concerns about the future of farming and food security in the province.
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| News Read: Cataract surgeries cost BC $26M a year on average, analysis finds | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:01:48 | |
A rapid rise in cataract operations is reshuffling BC’s top medical earners, intensifying the debate over physician pay.
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| News Read: How Canada’s big banks shape the housing crisis | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:09:21 | |
A new report breaks down how Canada’s banking system drives home prices, household debt, and rental pressures.
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| News Read: BC can’t say how much it collects in luxury car tax, inquiry reveals | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:04:40 | |
BC’s luxury-car tax was designed to make the rich pay more. Yet, the government has no data to show if it works.
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| Will AI Replace You? SalesCloser AI's Ali Tajskandar Offers His Take | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:58:02 | |
On this episode of the Coastal Front podcast, we are joined by Wishpond CEO Ali Tajskandar, who discussed the challenges of launching a tech company in Canada and the rise of conversational AI. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_AsrowObXQc?si=qz1eY71bK3eP3RAC
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| News Read: OPINION: Why is Carney making Canadians pay more for Chinese EVs? | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:06:11 | |
Canada wants more EVs—but its anti-China tariffs may be sabotaging its own climate goals and hurting farmers in the process.
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| News Read: BC ranks last in per-capita economic performance, report finds | 05 Dec 2025 | 00:03:42 | |
BC posted the weakest per-capita economic performance in Canada last year, according to a new BCBC report. Private-sector activity remains sluggish while out-migration hits near-record levels.
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| News Read: Chiefs revolt against Alberta pipeline, Carney forced to the table | 05 Dec 2025 | 00:02:07 | |
Carney’s bid to balance Alberta’s demands with coastal protections sparks Indigenous backlash and fresh cracks in Parliament.
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| News Read: PNE Amphitheatre Cost Soars to $184M—Triple Original Estimate | 28 Nov 2025 | 00:03:51 | |
An in-camera vote quietly added $46 million to Vancouver’s PNE Amphitheatre budget, pushing the project close to $200 million ahead of the World Cup. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/pne-amphitheatre-cost-soars-to-184mtriple-original-estimate
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| News Read: Canada secures billion-dollar defence deal — but control still sits in the US | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:03:53 | |
Canada delivers the tech in a $1 billion deal, yet strategic control still sits south of the border.
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| News Read: BC approves $65M elementary school, far above past costs | 21 Nov 2025 | 00:01:46 | |
A rising price tag for a New Westminster elementary school underscores growing concerns about escalating construction costs and BC’s mounting fiscal pressures.
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