Welcome to 2022 and theBreaker.news’ first podcast of the year.

Andy Yan (SFU)
Joining host Bob Mackin to forecast what’s ahead are Andy Yan, director of Simon Fraser University’s city program, and Mario Canseco, president of ResearchCo.

Research Co. pollster Mario Canseco (Mackin)
It’s a civic election year, the BC Liberals will choose a new leader and the NDP government continues to grapple with crises galore. Hear what Andy and Mario have to say about these issues and more. Including the question on everybody’s minds: Will B.C.’s pandemic mask mandate or Vancouver’s barge on the beach be first to disappear?
Plus commentary and Pacific Rim and Pacific Northwest headlines.
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