Coastal Front: Podcast

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

Coastal Front — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:18:21 GMT

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

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

Coastal Front — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:26:22 GMT

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.

News Read: While youth employment grew in most provinces, BC recorded the largest decline in the country, according to a new report

Coastal Front — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:33:41 GMT

How Purdys Became Canada’s Most Iconic Chocolate Brand

Coastal Front — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

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.

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Ukraine, Syria & Information Warfare | Aaron Maté Interview

Coastal Front — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:45:31 GMT

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

Coastal Front — Mon, 11 May 2026 22:25:31 GMT

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

Coastal Front — Fri, 08 May 2026 20:52:14 GMT

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

Coastal Front — Fri, 08 May 2026 20:50:34 GMT

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

Coastal Front — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:21:47 GMT

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

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News Read: BC taxpayers are footing the bill for government vehicle leases

Coastal Front — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:17:04 GMT

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

Coastal Front — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:56:05 GMT

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

Coastal Front — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:33:14 GMT

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

Coastal Front — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:32:05 GMT

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.

Coastal Front — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:26:35 GMT

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

Coastal Front — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:56:26 GMT

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

Coastal Front — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:13:34 GMT

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

Coastal Front — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:11:29 GMT

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.

Coastal Front — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:00:30 GMT

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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