Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGiselle Vriesen's debut novel is set on the Island, but mixes mythologies from around the world
Debut novelist Giselle Vriesen read fantasy books as an escape when she was a teen on Salt Spring Island, but she never saw her heritage reflected. Y…
2 years, 1 month ago
Pender Island: wheelchair basketball hotspot?!
This year, a fifth of the wheelchair basketball players at the B.C. Winter Games are from Pender Island — but Pender has nowhere near a fifth of the …
2 years, 1 month ago
The business of making art on the island
As an islander, you may dabble in painting, or photography, or poetry, because you just can’t help but be inspired by our gorgeous surroundings. But …
2 years, 1 month ago
How to feel good about the rain
We know rain is a fact of life here on the Island — but in the depths of winter, it can still get you down. So on this episode of This is Vancouver I…
2 years, 2 months ago
Could this be the beginning of Greater Victoria's light rail dream?
Two local transit advocates talk about plans for a new regional transit body in Greater Victoria — plans the mayor of Saanich says could one day lead…
2 years, 2 months ago
Working together to bring W̱SÁNEĆ culture back to Mayne Island
Did you know that when you drive from the ferry terminal on Mayne Island, into its village centre, you're driving past reserve land held by the Tsart…
2 years, 2 months ago
Islanders and ferries: A love-hate relationship
Ferries - we love them, we hate them, but we can’t live without them. We dive into the ups and downs aboard ‘the people’s yacht.’ From the food to th…
2 years, 2 months ago
New to This Is Vancouver Island? Start here…
This is Vancouver Island is a short, weekly podcast hosted by CBC Victoria reporter Kathryn Marlow. Every Thursday, she brings you something local: f…
2 years, 2 months ago