From Council Table to Caucus Room: Peter Milobar's Governance Playbook - Nonpartisan Hacks Peter Milobar joins Nonpartisan Hacks to talk 20 years in politics — from mayor to MLA — fiscal discipline, infrastructure funding, and staying in your lane.

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: Peter Milobar has done the full political tour: councillor, mayor, regional district chair, MLA, now running for party leader.

We talked about what all those levels teach you about governance.

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Shiny Objects v. Heavy Can: Reconciliation After the Cowichan Decision with Adam Olsen - Nonpartisan Hacks Episode with Joel Grenz and Sean Wood featuring former MLA Adam Olsen on the Cowichan Tribes decision, B.C.’s unsustainable funding systems, why litigation can’t resolve title, and what genuine, depoliticized reconciliation requires when governments keep chasing short-term politics instead of long-term solutions.

Shiny Objects v. Heavy Can
Reconciliation After the Cowichan Decision, featuring Adam Olsen

British Columbia is facing one of its most consequential governance challenges in decades and most of the public conversation is stuck on the surface.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.”

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.

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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.

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We're now nonpartisan.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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
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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

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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.

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#MunicipalPolitics #CrossBorderInterviews #Podcast

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. 🍞

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#GoodGovernment #LocalPolitics #Podcast #MichelleStilwell #NonPartisanHacks

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!

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