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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 29/08/2026

Shayla Day spent 10 years homeless and addicted before turning her life around. Now she runs Day Homes Society, a nonprofit doing outreach, food support, and housing navigation across the Oceanside region.

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 04/08/2026

We recorded this pod rolling down the tracks between Parksville and Coombs on an actual high rail vehicle. Thomas Bevan of the Island Corridor Foundation talks about the slow work of making 289km of century-old railway pay for itself again. Listen/Watch: nonpartisanhacks.com/podcast/on-t...

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 11/07/2026

Your council raised taxes 5.8%, but your bill went up 13%. Both of those things can be true at once. We explain why in this episode. We walk through a BC property tax bill: municipal, school tax, regional district, hospital district, library, BC Assessment, and what each one is actually paying for.

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 16/11/2025

What’s the difference between shaming people and shaming harmful behaviour? With B.C.’s legislature debating whether schools should promote stigma against drug use, the conversation considers where compassion ends and accountability begins. See link in bio for where to listen. #bcpoli

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 13/11/2025

From street disorder and involuntary care to a record-setting provincial deficit, this year’s #UBCM had no shortage of debate …or drama. In this episode, we unpack the biggest stories and sessions from the 2025 Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria. #bcpoli See podcast links in bio

Cartoon hosts Joel Grenz and Sean Wood stand before the B.C. Parliament Buildings in Victoria, microphones in hand, discussing policy, leadership, and local government for the UBCM 2025 Review episode.

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 02/11/2025

What separates functional government from frustrated government? We had the honour of sitting down with political reporter Rob Shaw (CHEK News, Business in Vancouver, Political Capital) to explore what makes governments succeed or stumble. Links to the podcast in bio. #bcpoli

Cartoon depiction of hosts Joel Grenz and Sean Wood interview political reporter Rob Shaw at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria for the Nonpartisan Hacks podcast episode “Authenticity as Currency: Media, Politics, and Trust.”

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 04/10/2025

New episode: Super Bowl of Advocacy with Jeff Ferrier at UBCM We break down the art of the ask: how to land a yes in 10 minutes, not a monologue. #bcpoli nonpartisanhacks.com/podcast/supe...

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 14/09/2025

Vancouver Island’s rail corridor: relic or island spine? Thomas Bevan (CEO, Island Corridor Foundation) joins #nonpartisanhacks to talk past and future of the Vancouver Island Corridor. 🎧 Listen: nonpartisanhacks.com/podcast/vanc... #vancouverisland #islandcorridorfoundation

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 05/09/2025

Who will be the next leader of the BC Green Party? We sat down with all 3 candidates for an unfiltered convo about the party’s future, BC’s deficit, and whether BC Greens should fight or finesse their way to more seats. 🎧 Listen: nonpartisanhacks.com/podcast/the-... #BCPolitics #BCGreens #bcpoli

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 26/08/2025

Episode 7 - Meet me in the Middle: Karin Kirkpatrick leader of CentreBC Topics: Housing, cross-level collaboration, data-driven decisions, bread. #CentreBC #NonPartisanHacks @karinkirkpatrick.bsky.social @centrebc.bsky.social nonpartisanhacks.com/podcast/meet...

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 14/08/2025

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 06/08/2025

There's a new way to listen to Non-Partisan Hacks... we're now on Substack

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 01/08/2025

Thinking about running for local office? In this episode, Joel & Sean spill the tea on campaigns, council life, and what they *really* wish they knew first. Spoiler: it’s not all handshakes and smiles. #LocalPolitics nonpartisanhacks.com/podcast/so-y...

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 19/07/2025

Ep5: Make Housing More Affordable (By Taxing It?) Parksville's Union of BC Municipalities resolution asking for factors besides just population to be part of the housing targets math plus... the awkward truth about #localgov trying to make housing affordable nonpartisanhacks.com/podcast/make...

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 04/07/2025

New episode of Non-Partisan Hacks is live! 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 with @crossbordernetwork.bsky.social‬ host Chris Brown We talk common #LocalGov threads, power grabs, and 0% tax hikes. Listen at nonpartisanhacks.com #MunicipalPolitics #CrossBorderInterviews #Podcast

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 22/06/2025

Our first ever guest is former Paralympian + MLA Michelle Stilwell. Topics included collaboration between MLAs & local gov and how to get stuff done without the drama. Yes, she got bread. 🍞 🎧 nonpartisanhacks.com #GoodGovernment #LocalPolitics #Podcast #MichelleStilwell #NonPartisanHacks

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Nonpartisan Hacks Podcast @nonpartisanhacks.com · 09/06/2025

We’re two municipal councillors who think good government should be boring. We started a podcast to talk about that. If you care about local government (you should!), housing, taxes, or just enjoy a good quote-take—join us! nonpartisanhacks.com #LocalGovernment #PodcastLaunch #cdnmuni

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