Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchVictoria's $10 million plan to make the city safe again
The city of Victoria released a plan to take $10 million from its budget, and reallocate it to public safety initiatives. The money will be used for …
9 months, 1 week ago
Island transit has gotten more chaotic. Here's why
Bus service has long been a problem on the island, and it’s even more challenging now. We catch you up on the strike at Cowichan Valley Transit, and …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Testing 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 bet…
9 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 st…
9 months, 4 weeks 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…
10 months 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 isla…
10 months, 1 week 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 l…
10 months, 2 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 …
11 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 represent…
11 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 …
11 months, 2 weeks ago