Coastal Front

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Jun 2026

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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.

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June 9, 2026Episode 3384 min

News Read: Housing, jobs, and the economy fuel a tighter race between the BC Conservatives and NDP.

Housing, jobs, and the economy fuel a tighter race between the BC Conservatives and NDP. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-conservatives-capitalize-on-economic-concerns-as-ndp-support-softens PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc 🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront/videos FOLLOW COASTAL FRONT: 🔹 https://x.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.facebook.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/company/coastal-front 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/coastalfrontbc

June 8, 2026Episode 3375 min

News Read: A 10 percent additional tariff has been imposed on Canada by the Trump administration. What does it mean?

A 10 percent additional tariff has been imposed on Canada by the Trump administration. What does it mean? Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/trump-piles-on-new-tariffs-targeting-canada PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc 🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront/videos FOLLOW COASTAL FRONT: 🔹 https://x.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.facebook.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/company/coastal-front 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/coastalfrontbc

June 3, 2026Episode 3365 min

News Read: Kerry-Lynne Findlay is the new leader of the BC Conservatives. What does her political background look like?

Kerry-Lynne Findlay won a heavily contested leadership race for the BC Conservative Party on Saturday night, with 51 percent of the vote. Findlay has taken the leadership position from interim leader Trevor Halford, who himself took over in December after former leader John Rustad resigned.

June 2, 2026Episode 3355 min

News Read: While youth employment grew in most provinces, BC recorded the largest decline in the country

While youth employment grew in most provinces, BC recorded the largest decline in the country Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-youth-employment-falls-worst-in-canada-report-says PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc 🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront/videos FOLLOW COASTAL FRONT: 🔹 https://x.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.facebook.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/company/coastal-front 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/coastalfrontbc

May 28, 2026Episode 3341 hr 4 min

How Purdys Became Canada’s Most Iconic Chocolate Brand

What does it take to build a beloved Canadian brand while staying true to family values, quality, and purpose? In this episode, Karen Flavelle and Scott McTavish of Purdys Chocolatier join us for a candid conversation about leadership, legacy, and growing one of Canada’s most iconic chocolate companies in a rapidly changing retail landscape. From navigating generational business transitions to maintaining craftsmanship at scale, they share insights on entrepreneurship, company culture, sustainability, and what it means to build a brand that Canadians genuinely love. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/M2BCe-yqa0A

May 15, 2026Episode 33324 min

Ukraine, Syria & Information Warfare | Aaron Maté Interview

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 PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc 🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront/videos FOLLOW COASTAL FRONT: 🔹 https://x.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.facebook.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/company/coastal-front 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/coastalfrontbc

May 11, 2026Episode 3321 hr 9 min

Dallas Stars Owner Tom Gaglardi on Winning, Business & Canada

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 PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc 🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront/videos FOLLOW COASTAL FRONT: 🔹 https://x.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.facebook.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/company/coastal-front 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/coastalfrontbc

May 8, 2026Episode 3312 min

News Read: Carney brings Canada’s Ukraine funding to $25B with new $270M military commitment

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 PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc 🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront/videos FOLLOW COASTAL FRONT: 🔹 https://x.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.facebook.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/company/coastal-front 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/coastalfrontbc

May 8, 2026Episode 33010 min

News Read: DRIPA backlash grows in BC, business confidence sinks

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 PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc 🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront/videos FOLLOW COASTAL FRONT: 🔹 https://x.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.facebook.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/company/coastal-front 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/coastalfrontbc

April 22, 2026Episode 3292 min

News Read: BC is handing $6.75 million to manufacturers

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. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-hands-out-millions-to-manufacturers-as-deficits-rise-and-debt-mounts PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc 🔹 Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalFront/videos FOLLOW COASTAL FRONT: 🔹 https://x.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.facebook.com/coastalfrontbc 🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/company/coastal-front 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/coastalfrontbc