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Vancouver COVID-19 Update
by CiTR & Discorder Magazine
We are a few weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic in Vancouver, and the news is changing fast. We want to keep you updated on the latest. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
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Defunding the VPD
*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 Vancouver? And can in be done? In this episode of…
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Episode 14 - A Conversation with Bailey Martens
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 journalist and UBC student, Bailey Martens. Bailey…
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Episode 13 - The Situation for Renters
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 applicants have received money. The Vancouver Tenants Union...
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Episode 12 - The Sleepy Acquiescence of Technocracy
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 senior producer Sam Fenn about the sleepy acquiescence…
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Episode 11 - April 17
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 who are eligible to receive loans and public funding.…
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Episode 10 - April 12
"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, Mike talks with Alex de Boer about the immediate…
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Episode 9 - April 9
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 something we can learn from these incredible birds. In…
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Episode 8 - April 6
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 Vancouverites face during COVID-19.
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Episode 7 - April 2
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 bones operations. Not only that, The Vancouver Courier...
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Episode 6 - March 31
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 federal government has issued exemptions for prescribing...
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Episode 5 - March 30
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 to the (up to) $500 supplement by the time rent is…
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Episode 4 - March 26
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 Orr, Program Manager for Raincity Housing's Peer...
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Episode 3 - March 25
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 have lost work due to COVID-19. Mazdak, a steering...
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Episode 2 - March 24
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.
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Episode 1 - March 23
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 response to these developments from North West Indigenous...
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