For the week of Aug. 17, 2025:
Eight years ago this week, a handful of anti-immigration protesters was greeted by an estimated 4,000 counter-protesters outside Vancouver city hall. There was mainstream consensus that Canada was open to newcomers, to help build the country.
Fast-forward to 2025. Canadians are rethinking their attitudes toward immigration, driven by declines in healthcare, education and housing affordability.
Around four-in-10 respondents to a new poll by Research Co say immigration is having a negative effect on the country. More than half those aged 55 and up want less immigration, followed by 40% of respondents aged 35-to-54.
Research Co president Mario Canseco joins host Bob Mackin.
Plus, the 115th PNE Fair is on until Labour Day. One of the featured attractions is the Sands of Wonder sand sculpture exhibit, featuring world-renowned artists from Taiwan, Ukraine and elsewhere.
The curator of the PNE exhibit, David Billings, has made a living for 35 years in sand art around the world. The creative director of Sandemons Sand Sculpture Co., is also Mackin’s guest.
As usual, Pacific Rim and Pacific Northwest headlines and the Virtual Nanaimo Bar.
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