Why does nobody want to buy Vancouver's tiny condos?
Jul 29, 2026 · 43m
Summary
The Mike Smyth Show discusses Vancouver City Council’s approval of a massive skyscraper project and rejection of the controversial Villages Plan, featuring political strategist Bill Thielman. Mortgage broker Ron Butler critiques the failure of tiny condos and the government’s plan to buy them for social housing. Finally, traffic lawyer Paul Doroshenko analyzes dangerous driving habits, particularly among Alberta drivers in BC.
Topics discussed
Intro: Vancouver Council votes, tiny condos, and Alberta drivers
Bill Thielman on the controversial social housing tower
Debate over the rejected Villages Plan and density concerns
Ron Butler on the failure of tiny condos in Vancouver
Critique of government plan to buy empty condos for housing
Paul Doroshenko on Alberta drivers and BC traffic enforcement
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