Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat is the Crystal Pool referendum all about?
On February 8, Victoria residents will decide whether the city can borrow up to $168.9 million to build a new Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre. They c…
1 year, 2 months ago
The birth of the Victoria Queer Run Club, and how it could inspire you
The Victoria Queer Run Club launched in the summer of 2024 with two runners. Six months later, it has three regular run groups and a budding communit…
1 year, 2 months ago
Rise in violent incidents taking toll on understaffed Victoria libraries
An investigation by CBC Victoria’s Emily Fagan found a rise in violent, threatening incidents facing staff at Greater Victoria Libraries. While it ma…
1 year, 2 months ago
A look at what did - and didn't - burn at Telegraph Cove
News broke on New Year's Eve that the historic boardwalk and buildings at Telegraph Cove, on the north island, were burning. The photos were dramatic…
1 year, 3 months ago
A 35-year-long thank you and other wholesome moments of kindness
On this episode: three stories of island-based acts of kindness to make you feel warm and fuzzy, no matter what you are (or aren’t) celebrating this …
1 year, 3 months ago
Hear B.C.'s new public safety minister respond to safety concerns in Nanaimo
A recent attack on a city worker in Nanaimo renewed calls for help from the provincial and federal governments. Concerned residents want action to ta…
1 year, 3 months ago
An island's quest to get rid of its deer
Mayne Island is the latest island facing deer troubles. In this episode we learn about what makes fallow deer such a challenge, why Mayne Islanders a…
1 year, 4 months ago
A new way to tell B.C. Ferries what you think? (And an end to Ferry Advisory Committees)
B.C. Ferries says it is ending the Ferry Advisory Committees. For over 30 years, they’ve been the way that 13 ferry-dependent communities could forma…
1 year, 4 months ago
Secrets of living with long power outages
With storm season underway, more than 150,000 BC Hydro customers in the Island region have already lost power at some point. So we head to a place wh…
1 year, 4 months ago
Should we move to the island from Alberta?
Right now Grace and James Phelan live just outside of Edmonton. They're thinking of moving to Vancouver Island, but can't decide if life here would b…
1 year, 4 months ago