Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe best places to swim on the Island
Are you an ocean, lake, or river swimmer? On this week’s episode we take a break from the news to celebrate some of the many outdoor swimming spots o…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Victoria'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 …
1 year 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 …
1 year 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…
1 year 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…
1 year 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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 …
1 year, 2 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…
1 year, 2 months ago