*This is a spotlight episode from Seeking Office*Many Vancouverites are joining a North American movement to defund the police.But in what ways will defunding the police make life safer for Black, Indigenous and other marginalized folks in Vanc

Defunding the VPD

Jun 9th, 2020 29m 50s

Episode 14 - A Conversation with Bailey Martens

May 21st, 2020 14m 55s

COVID-19 has changed the way most people live; but for many people who are immunocompromised, social distancing and self-isolating is nothing new. In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness day, Alex de Boer speaks with Vancouver-based jo

Episode 13 - The Situation for Renters

Apr 30th, 2020 21m 17s

It’s been just over a month since the BC NDP unrolled a handful of new supports for renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19. 45,000 applications have been submitted for the province's temporary rental supplement, but only a third of applican

Episode 12 - The Sleepy Acquiescence of Technocracy

Apr 23rd, 2020 14m 14s

What role have experts played in B.C.'s response to COVID-19? Are the directives given by provincial health officer Bonnie Henry purely scientific?In this episode of the Vancouver COVID-19 Update, Alex de Boer speaks with Crackdown podcast seni

Episode 11 - April 17

Apr 17th, 2020 20m 4s

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, Canada’s social safety net has expanded significantly. Now Canadians who have lost work or who are unable to work have more financial support than ever before. And so do businesses and corporations wh

Episode 10 - April 12

Apr 12th, 2020 22m 50s

"Democracy dies in the darkness."Veteran city hall reporter, Mike Howell is the only member of the Vancouver Courier editorial team who wasn't laid off by parent company, Glacier Media Group. In today's episode of the Vancouver COVID-19 Update,

Episode 9 - April 9

Apr 9th, 2020 12m 55s

This Tuesday, the Parks Board closed down roads in Stanley Park, home to the largest urban Pacific Great Blue Heron colony in North America. As Vancouverites adapt to this ongoing public health crisis, Dr. Rudy Reimer/Yumks thinks there's somet

Episode 8 - April 6

Apr 6th, 2020 16m 40s

During this public health crisis, Councillor Jean Swanson continues to advocate for people living in poverty. On Today's Vancouver COVID-19 Update, Alex de Boer speaks with Jean about the added challenges and risks many low-income and homeless

Episode 7 - April 2

Apr 2nd, 2020 20m 51s

Yesterday, several reporters were laid off from The Vancouver Courier. The week before, Vancouver’s alt-weekly, The Georgia Straight, also laid off reporters. Now both papers, which provide crucial local news and city hall coverage, are bare bo

Episode 6 - March 31

Mar 31st, 2020 25m 17s

Something big has happened in Canada. As the effects of COVID-19 close borders and threaten to cut off international drug supplies, people who use drugs may be at greater risk of both overdosing and contracting COVID-19. In response, the federa

Episode 5 - March 30

Mar 30th, 2020 19m 59s

Last week the provincial government announced emergency renter and landlord supports, including a temporary rental supplement, a near moratorium on evictions and a rent freeze. While this is good news, the reality is, renters won't have access

Episode 4 - March 26

Mar 26th, 2020 19m 8s

Today Mayor Kennedy Stewart announced that a safe drug supply is coming to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. While few details were given, Alex de Boer gets comment from Trey Helton, Manager of Vancouver's Overdose Prevention Society and Jonathan

Episode 3 - March 25

Mar 25th, 2020 19m 27s

Today B.C.'s provincial government announced temporary measures to protect renters and landlords. In addition to implementing a rent freeze and a province-wide moratorium on evictions, the government promised up to $500/month for renters who ha

Episode 2 - March 24

Mar 24th, 2020 14m 45s

CiTR's Alex de Boer speaks with Moira Wyton about her recent reporting for the Tyee. Moira discusses how women in the Lower Mainland face increased unemployment, child care responsibilities and domestic violence during this pandemic.

Episode 1 - March 23

Mar 23rd, 2020 12m 52s

The City Manager says Vancouver is now working with BC Housing and Vancouver Coastal Health to house the homeless. Council also unanimously passes a motion to fine residents and businesses who fail to socially distance.Alex de Boer gets a respo

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