In the Cariboo, local government comes with a perspective shaped by distance, rural communities, natural resources, and the people who have built their lives here. For regional directors, representing those communities means balancing immediate needs with the long-term challenges facing a vast and diverse part of British Columbia. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Cariboo Regional District Area G Director Al Richmond. We'll talk about life in regional governm

On Vancouver Island, the Cowichan Valley is a region where rural life, natural beauty, agriculture, and growing communities all come together. But maintaining that balance takes leadership — and difficult decisions about infrastructure, services, development, and the future of the region. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Cowichan Valley Regional District Area F Director Ian Morrison. We'll talk about what it means to represent a diverse rural area, the chall

In the mountains of British Columbia, communities like Nakusp know that the decisions made locally can have an outsized impact on everyday life. For a small village, the challenges are familiar — maintaining infrastructure, supporting local business, attracting new residents, and creating a future that works for the people who already call the community home. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Village of Nakusp Councillor Aidan McLaren-Caux. We'll talk about w

In British Columbia's Cariboo region, local government takes on a very different meaning. Vast distances, rural communities, resource industries, and the people who call this region home all create challenges that can't always be solved with a one-size-fits-all approach. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Cariboo Regional District Director for District 'A', Nicole Audet. We'll talk about what it means to represent a large and diverse rural district, the issues

In northern British Columbia, communities like Smithers are shaped by a unique mix of small-town character, natural beauty, economic opportunity, and the challenges that come with being far from the country’s largest cities. And leading a community through those challenges requires more than making decisions at City Hall. It requires listening, balancing competing priorities, and having a clear vision for the future. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Gladys A

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews. Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast in Canada. For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we spoke with District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia, Director Hans Cunningham at the 2026 FCM Convention. Nestled among the Monashee, Selkirk and Purcell mountain glaciers spill into the Kootenay and Arrow Lakes in the Central Kootena

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews. Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast in Canada. For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we are honoured to welcome from the City of Nelson British Columbia, Councillor Keith Page. Nelson is a city where life is unhurried and people say "hello" to strangers. With 350 heritage buildings, a fully restored and operating streetcar, st

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home. For today’s episode, we chat City of Duncan Mayor Michelle Staples The City of D uncan serves as an economic hub for the Cowichan Region. They provide healthcare, retail and professional services,

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews. The show is where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our...