We have a packed episode of Left East to West this week: a guest interview with Shauna Sylvester on climate and policy change in cities; update from Saman Tabasinejad, executive director of Progress Toronto. And details on the recent Smith-Carney oil MOU from The Breach contributor Desmond Cole.

Today is Menstrual Health Day in BC – and MHDay globally. Join us in calling for the Government of BC to update legislation to ensure that menstrual supplies are provided in workplaces by signing our new petition. Let’s see more action in BC. www.change.org/p/update-bc-...

I really enjoyed @tomparkin.bsky.social @nikkihill.bsky.social Left East to West show yesterday. In the spirit of yesterday's show I am going to be extra kind and gentle today. 🥰 Jennifer Howard inspired me. m.youtube.com/watch?v=WevC...

Today, Sacred Fires will be lit across BC to honour and remember the children that never came home from residential schools and Indian hospitals.

On today’s Left East to West I talked to James Valcke of Viewpoints Research on his Nova Scotia poll showing significant support for workers in a ongoing long-term care strike. And the horserace numbers: PCs - 32% NDP - 31% Libs - 19% youtu.be/PSovB-cuzDA

The reserve is within the Great Bear Sea, a diverse marine ecosystem that covers more than half of B.C.’s coast and includes glass sponge reefs, salmon, killer whales and migrating humpbacks cheknews.ca/vast-marine-...

It started with one pharmacy owner in Shawinigan, and now a growing number of Familiprix locations across Quebec are joining in to offer menstrual products at cost.

New on Left East to West this week for your long weekend listening: Coree Tull, chair of the the BC Watershed Security Coalition, joins us to talk about the importance of watershed security and the potentials in the watershed workforce in our feature Interview. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

🎙️ This week on Left East to West Josh Bizjak, Executive Director of the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation, joins us to talk movement building across Canada, regional challenges, and shaping a shared social democratic vision. He also breaks down DCLF’s eight city speaker series.

Broadbent Research Fellow & 'Social Democrats of the North' host Dave McGrane joins @nikkihill.bsky.social & @tomparkin.bsky.social on 'Left East to West' to discuss the Social Democrats Who Built Canada. Full episode 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=o6OFZXNsJkg

This week on Left East to West: Social democrats who built Canada. We talk to political scientist Dave McGrane to learn about key founders of Canadian social democracy — how they wrested power from old elites to make Canada different and better. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

BREAKING: A conservative court packed with Trump-appointed judges just ruled to ROLL BACK access to the abortion pill. This is a page straight out of extremist Republicans’ anti-abortion playbook. Let me be clear: the abortion pill is safe and effective. We must fight back.

The United Way BC Period Promise wants to make menstrual products as accessible as toilet paper. Join the annual collection campaign as it kicks off today. nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/05/01/u...

Thanks for joining us on Left East to West @siobhanvipond.bsky.social

Are good jobs with union benefits the antidote to the far-right? Our guest on Left East to West this week is Siobhan Vipond, Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Labour Congress. @canadianlabour.bsky.social @siobhanvipond.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

New today on Left East to West - Jen Pedersen joins us to talk about the implications for Canadians in Trump shifting the global power system farther from multilaterialism and rules and more toward great power dominance and instability. Check it out on your favourite podcast platforms!

DRIPA does not do what they told you it does. Every claim on this site is sourced dripafacts.ca/en/

Feminists began raising the alarm about the manosphere decades ago – and we were ignored | Laurie Penny www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

New Left East to West episode today — Claudia Chender, NS NDP leader And 👶 municipal councils, parental leave and new BC legislation 💰Ontario Liberals fundraising 🧌 far-right trolls attack super-competent NDP convention chair 🛒 the search for cheaper groceries podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

Of course he’s going to pick a fight with the Pope. What else is open on Sunday?

"At some point if the ship doesn’t turn around, maybe it will start taking on water or listing badly or hit an iceberg, or perhaps the iceberg has been there all along and is named Donald Trump."

Nova Scotia NDP leader Claudia Chender joins Monday’s Left East to West podcast! Claudia shares her thoughts on the PCs’ budget back-down, how to fix Houston’s pricy housing and electricity, and building on Nova Scotia’s vibrant culture. Check it out tomorrow.

It’s Left East to West recording day. Check out Monday’s episode where we talk to @novascotiandp.bsky.social leader @claudiachenderns.bsky.social And catch up on previous episodes on your favourite podcast platform. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

The BC SPCA and social services charity First United are calling on the B.C. government to prohibit blanket pet bans for rental housing cheknews.ca/bc-spca-call...

I Stand With Adrienne Smith! Hate Has No Home Here!

Happy 3 years of free birth control! Over 407,000 contraceptives have been dispensed since we launched Canada’s FIRST universal contraception program. As reproductive health faces growing attacks, we’re removing barriers and supporting choice through initiatives just like this.

BC’s Free Contraceptives Program Has Been Hugely Successful More people are using IUDs and hormonal implants now that cost isn’t an issue. thetyee.ca/News/2026/04...

It really blows my mind that some people get so angry over someone else getting housing. Mad about housing people. Heartless.

Tom Parkin and I talk you through the convention details. And our Left East to West comms pro panel discuss Avi Lewis’ first ballot win and the challenges that lie ahead to rebuild the NDP Out now on your favourite podcast platforms. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

We managed to get a post convention Left East to West episode done during the convention tear down and a fire alarm. Tune in for our special guest panel tomorrow!

Live from the NDP Convention: leadership results. 35,466 votes needed to win. Avi Lewis receives 39734 votes on the first ballot. We have a special panel for Left East to West recording after we wrap today to release tomorrow and we'll break down the race and weekend. #cdnpoli

A huge thanks from the crowd to Don Davies as he makes his final speech to the NDP Convention as interim leader before the leadership results. Taking on the role at a critical time is no small feat. And he has driven change for Canadians. Thank you @donvdavies.bsky.social

Big BC love to Tanille Johnston as she delivers her leadership speech to the NDP Convention. The first Indigenous woman to run for NDP leader and first Indigenous person on a federal leadership ballot in Canada. #cdnpol

Left wing politicians running a deficit: Profligate wastrel! Right wing politicians running a deficit: you see, it’s really the system’s fault…

Good morning from the NDP Convention where leadership candidate speeches are underway! Watch live www.cpac.ca/cpac-special...

"It's hard to go wrong if you start and end with a recognition that working people are the engine of the economy and the heart of all of our communities." — New ep just dropped of Left East to West with @susibcfed.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDCz... #BCLab

My first double duty NDP convention. Watch for a new Left East to West coming your way Monday after a special episode post convention Sunday. And catch some of the pre convention episodes now podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

Premier Wab Kinew starts his address to the federal NDP convention telling delegates he sent a letter on Iran to the PM today. Saying ‘let the Epstein class fight the Epstein war’ not Canadians or the working class.

Signed!

Great to sit down with Nikki Hill and Tom Parkin on the Left East to West podcast to discuss the challenges facing Canadians and the positive solutions New Democrats are advancing. Watch the full episode here⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY6N...

Thanks for joining us @susibcfed.bsky.social

Check out this interview about why governments should be bolder about stepping up to help working people in tough times. And then subscribe to Left East to West, a great new podcast about progressive Canadian politics! www.youtube.com/@LeftEasttoW... or podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l... #BCLab

We’re counting down to the federal NDP convention this week with some special interviews with leadership candidates on Left East to West starting with Rob Ashton. Catch them on your favourite podcast platform. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

Coming your way Monday on Left East to West: our feature interview with @susibcfed.bsky.social on issues facing workers in challenging times; my thoughts on menstrual equity in the workplace (go Manitoba, let’s go BC); some interesting Ford developer deals and more!

UPDATE: Left East to West has an amazing line-up of guests for you in the next few weeks. Here's the latest: youtu.be/Xkdn7cYP7ks?...

The latest episode of Left East to West is up. Steelworkers economic and trade analyst Guio Jacinto joins us on the impact of Trump's "economic force" against Canada and how adding industrial policy to existing strategies can create jobs and industries. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

Today on Left East to West, Don Davies joins us to talk about the NDP's opposition to Mark Carney backing Trump's Iran War, the need to be clear-eyed about Modi, and how social democratic approaches can build housing where other's won't. And HRT coverage! podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

Trying to track the changes in international policy from the Carney government - and the implications - this week with rapid shifts? We asked @donvdavies.bsky.social to join us on Left East to West this morning to break them down. Catch him on Monday on your favourite podcast platform.

New today: Left East to West interview with Shannon Phillips, former Alberta NDP minister Dark money, Trump interference, and defeating the UCP Listen on Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...

Upcoming Left East to West episode! Shannon Phillips, former Alberta NDP cabinet minister, talks about the increasingly radical UCP, foreign interference, defeating Danielle Smith and how the federal NDP can help Watch on YouTube, listen on podcast. Releases Monday.