Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTesting the flying ferry: take a ride on an electric ferry that could serve island communities
There is a new-to-B.C. ferry that two companies are testing here: it’s an all-electric passenger ship that could sail on commuter routes, or even between the island and the mainland. CBC Victoria’s G…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
New in town: This doctor is ditching the U.S. for the Island
We need more nurses and doctors, and they could be on their way. In this episode we hear from a doctor who is quitting his practice in Colorado to start at a new clinic in Colwood, and a nurse in Tex…
Published on 5 months ago
Is it a punishment to be on B.C.’s housing targets list?
Langford is upset it’s on the province's latest housing targets list, calling it “unfair.” But on the other side, the housing minister says it’s just about making sure everyone is on the same page - …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
It’s pride season! How are islanders celebrating?
What do baseball games, river floats, parades, and Schitt’s Creek trivia have in common? They’re all things you can do to celebrate pride on the island this summer! On this episode we talk about what…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why a trip to the north island can be better than Tofino
We love Tofino, but it’s not the only part of the island that’s worth a vacation! If you’re planning to stay local this summer, why not check out a less famous place - like the north island? In this …
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why handyDART users are frustrated in Greater Victoria
People who use handyDART in Greater Victoria say it’s getting harder and harder to book the rides they need, and they were hearing from staff it was because of service reductions. BC Transit says the…
Published on 6 months ago
The Island’s electoral map changed almost completely. What happened?
For the past decade islanders have only elected NDP and Green members of parliament. But in the next federal government, the island will be represented by 3 Conservative MPs, 2 Liberals, 1 NDP and 1 …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
How seaweed could be the new plastic
You’re likely getting used to seeing alternatives to plastic: cloth bags, paper straws, wooden utensils. But in this week’s episode we’ll hear about a B.C. group looking to make plastic out of seawee…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Why some islanders can't decide how to vote
The federal election is less than two weeks away, but many voters on the island are struggling to decide how to vote. For some it’s down to Liberal versus Conservative, for others NDP versus Liberal,…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
The latest on the Greater Victoria school board drama
The school board and the B.C. ministry of education were at odds for six months, until the province fired the elected trustees in January. Now the newly-appointed trustee is getting down to business,…
Published on 7 months ago