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PolitiCoast: The BC Politics Podcast

PolitiCoast: The BC Politics Podcast

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  • Saved by a shambolic opposition

    Saved by a shambolic opposition
    Aug 2 2026

    What’s happening with the BC Conservatives and who will win the next round of federal byelections.

    Links

    Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives urged to stop using term ‘First Nations’

    Findlay says ‘no directive’ to B.C. Conservatives on First Nations terminology | Victoria News

    Executive director of BC Conservatives is out as Kerry-Lynne Findlay reshapes party leadership – The Globe and Mail

    Jas Johal on Conservative talking points

    Kerry-Lynne Findlay doesn’t deny she called Teresa Wat ‘CCP’ as B.C. Conservative leader faces more challenges

    Jas Johal on MLAs refusing to resign seats for Kerry-Lynne Findlay

    Kelly Greene’s break from NDP cabinet solidarity a potential problem for David Eby, experts say

    Former OneBC chief of staff sues MLA Dallas Brodie over firing and alleged defamation campaign

    ‘Blanket’ forced treatment of involuntary psychiatric patients unconstitutional, B.C. court rules | CBC News

    Ottawa to scrap base contribution requirements for U.S. streamers – The Wire Report

    Ottawa plans to end ‘Netflix tax,’ replace with public Canadian content funding: document | CBC News

    Carney rules out using energy as leverage in U.S. trade talks – The Globe and Mail

    Carney says he doesn’t ‘see the value’ in using energy as leverage in U.S. trade talks | CBC News.

    Carney calls August byelections for 3 ridings in Ontario, Quebec and B.C. | CBC News

    EXCLUSIVE: Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh being considered for Destination Canada’s top job

    Ethics watchdog’s exoneration of Trudeau on We Charity file can be legally reviewed, top court says | CBC News
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    47 mins
  • Eby’s no Starmer

    Eby’s no Starmer
    Jul 25 2026

    A familiar face returns, another is sticking around and one might need to find the door; and a bridge deal done

    Links

    • Former B.C. Liberal MLA says centrist party is the answer for voters tired of ‘extremes’ | CBC News
    • Is the province cutting SOGI funding in schools? The answer is complicated | CBC News
    • Vancouver-Quilchena Recall Petition Unsuccessful | Elections BC
    • Recall campaign against Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie fails: Elections B.C. | CBC News
    • Province would consider selling B.C. Place to Whitecaps: Kahlon
    • The pipeline, the politics, the fallout: who’s up, who’s down after Alberta to B.C. project announcement – Angus Reid Institute
    • Carney slammed over lack of Gordie Howe bridge opening deal details | CBC News
    • Gordie Howe Bridge deal released as Conservatives accuse Carney of lying
    • Proposed Agreement in Principle | Gordie Howe International Bridge
    • 9 premiers to allow wineries, distilleries, breweries to sell directly to consumers across provinces | CBC News
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    55 mins
  • Principles of convenience

    Principles of convenience
    Jul 18 2026
    A floor crosser, a Conservative party shakeup, and Eby inks a pipeline deal as Ontario burns. Links Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee joins the BC NDP – Castanet.netJONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee | iNFOnews.caKerry-Lynne Findlay Announces Shadow Cabinet | Conservative Party of British ColumbiaVeteran mediator Vince Ready to step in to try to end B.C. nurses’ disputeB.C. government may have no choice but to spend more to settle with nurses, experts sayMinister’s statement on Squamish to 100 Mile rail corridorU.S. company believes it can provide rail service between Squamish and 100 Mile House as CN pulls out | CBC NewsNorth Coast oil tanker ban being upheld, Port of Vancouver expanding in multibillion-dollar B.C.-Ottawa deal | CBC NewsCanada and British Columbia strike new cooperative prosperity partnership to build a stronger, more sustainable economyAlberta will provide oilsands producers with incentives to fill proposed West Coast pipeline Alberta-Ontario pipeline proposal faces criticism over costs, need and lack of Indigenous consultation | CBC NewsFederal government refers Port of Vancouver strategy to Major Projects Office | CBC NewsBackgrounder: Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy – Canada.caConservatives lose another MP as Carney appoints Martel to the SenateCarney appoints one of his top advisers and a Conservative MP to Senate | CBC NewsCarney may name more Conservative senators to beef up ranks, says Liberal Senate representativeNDP Leader Avi Lewis rules out running in upcoming byelections | CBC NewsConservative Party had $85M in revenue but ended 2025 with a $14M deficit | CBC NewsThe Conservative flogging will continue until morale improves – The Hill TimesLILLEY: Does Pierre Poilievre actually want to be prime minister?Conservative infighting
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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