Nonpartisan Hacks
By Joel Grenz and Sean Wood
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Episodes: 26
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Hosted by two Parksville city councillors, Nonpartisan Hacks brings you behind the scenes of how government really works — without the spin, the shouting, or the partisanship.
We dive into the practical, the absurd, and the oddly inspiring world of local government, while mixing in the occasional provincial and federal twist. Expect real talk about decision-making, budgets, bylaws, and political hot potatoes (with a helping of humour and honesty).
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Bring the Bill: Rob Shaw on First Reading, DRIPA, and the Erosion of Debate
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May 01, 2026 |
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So You’re Thinking of Voting in an Election
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Apr 11, 2026 |
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The Most Expensive Building Material with George Anderson
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Pulling Every Lever: Advocacy from the Local Level Up
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Mar 07, 2026 |
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From Council Table to Caucus Room: Peter Milobar’s Governance Playbook
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Public Engagement Isn’t Broken, It’s Misunderstood
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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The Art of Mayoring with Nicole Minions
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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How Citizens Can Get Big Things Done with Donna Hais
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Out of the Blue with former Conservative Party of BC leader John Rustad
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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No Gavel Required: Running Meetings the Right Way with Tyler Brown
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Shiny Objects v. Heavy Can: Reconciliation After the Cowichan Decision with Adam Olsen
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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De-stigmatizing Stigma
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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UBCM 2025 Review: The Big Conversations Shaping B.C. Politics
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Authenticity as Currency: Media, Politics, and Trust with Rob Shaw at UBCM
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Oct 11, 2025 |
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Super Bowl of Advocacy: Making the Ask with Jeff Ferrier at UBCM
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Resolutions, Reality, and Running for Mayor with Pete Fry at UBCM
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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The Price of a Door: Market vs. Non-Market Housing
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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The Next Leader of the BC Green Party with Adam Bremner-Akins, Dr. Jonathan Kerr, and Emily Lowan
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Vancouver Island’s Forgotten Corridor with Thomas Bevan of ICF
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Meet me in the Middle: Karin Kirkpatrick on CentreBC
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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So You’re Thinking of Running for Local Government
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Make Housing More Affordable (By Taxing It?)
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Zero Percent Problem with Chris Brown from Cross Border Interviews
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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From Paralympics to Public Office with Michelle Stilwell
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Horse, Cart, and 2,000 Elected Officials Walk Into a Conference…
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Good Government Should Be Boring… So Why Are You Still Listening?
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May 22, 2025 |