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TL;DR: I'm Mo Amir.

Outside of This is VANCOLOUR on CHEK and CHEK+, I am a regular contributor to CBC Vancouver, including being a weekly commentator for CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko on “The Soapbox Social” panel, every Thursday at 4:10pm (88.1FM / 690AM). I’ve also sat on the CBC Vancouver analysis desk for several high-profile events, including the 2022 B.C. Municipal Elections and 2024 B.C. Budget Day. Over the course of the 2024 B.C. provincial election, I was a columnist for The Tyee.

I was also a commentator on Global News Radio CKNW 980AM and an opinions columnist for Vancouver is Awesome. In addition, I’ve done commentary for CPAC-TV, Canadaland’s The Backbench podcast, Real Talk - Ryan Jerspersen, The Peak 102.7FM, Sonic Radio 104.9FM, “The World Famous” CFOX 99.3FM, and various independent podcasts.

I moderated a 2022 Vancouver Mayoral Election debate. I’ve hosted/emceed various special events for the Vancouver Board of Trade, Vancouver Public Library, British Columbia American Marketing Association, Variety BC’s Show of Heart Telethon, The Kidney Foundation of Canada, North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, Ma Murray Awards, and more. In 2023, I was list on Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50 list (#42) for the most powerful people in the City of Vancouver.

I'm a business professional who has spent his life (minus my first four years of existence) living in North Vancouver. I received my Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Marketing/International Business and Master of Arts in Political Science from Simon Fraser University. I work in the forestry sector; I have volunteered as a mentor for youth entrepreneurship programs; and I've sat on a board for a hospice society.

But don't let suit fool you: I'm just a basic bro howling at the moon. 

This project started to give colourful voices in Metro Vancouver a platform to talk about issues and personal journeys that are relevant to the fabric of our communities. Since then, This is VANCOLOUR has evolved into British Columbia’s bonafide culture and politics TV talk show. Some episodes are light and fun, others are more serious - sort of like life. There’s something for everyone. I hope you enjoy it!