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This is Vancouver Island
by CBC
This is Vancouver Island is by islanders, for islanders. Each week we catch you up on a local news story, or celebrate an element of life in our region. From ferries to bus strikes, public safety to outdoor swimming, we've got you covered. Hosted by Kathryn Marlow, with new episodes dropping every Thursday.
Episodes
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Breaking down this week's televised leaders' debate
Greogr Craigie discussed the only televised BC leaders debate with the On The Island political panel - former Green Party MLA and Tsartlip First Nation member Adam Olsen, former BC Liberal and BC United staffer Andrew Reeve, and former NDP cabinet minister Elizabeth Cull.
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Voters have their say on election issues
Gregor Craigie talks to fellow host Jason D'Souza about the upcoming elections and hears from voters on the South Island about what matters to them.
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Health, taxes and the B.C. election
The B.C. election campaign focussed more on real issues this week. Our weekly political panel is Adam Olsen is a former Green Party MLA, and a member of the Tsartlip Nation, Andrew Reeve is a former press secretary and deputy director of communications with the B.C. Liberal and B.C. United…
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Politics and the municipality of Sayward
This week a look at the municipality of Sayward on Vancouver Island, and whether it should continue to exist as a town. The CBC's municipal affairs reporter Justin McElroy looks at the future of Sayward in the midst of local elections.
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Pipelines and the B.C. election campaign
A busy week in politics in B.C. Our weekly political panel talks about Canada's growing appetite for LNG projects and oil pipelines, and what it means for the BC election campaign. Adam Olsen is a former Green Party MLA, and a member of the Tsartlip Nation. Andrew Reeve is a former press…
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B.C. Politics with a First Nations perspective
Island residents will head to the polls twice in October for the municipal and provincial elections. This week we hear from two Island First Nations leaders, to hear what they're watching or hoping for as the many campaigns unfold. ShanaThomas is hereditary chief of Lyackson First Nation, and…
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Campaign kickoff in B.C.
British Columbians will head to the polls twice this fall. NDP leader David Eby visited Government House in Victoria this week to launch the election. Our weekly political panel takes on the parties and the issues. Adam Olsen is a former Green Party MLA, and a member of the Tsartlip Nation…
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A change to electing school trustees in Greater Victoria
School District #61 is moving to a ward system for electing school trustees. Some say it will lead to increased representation from all communities in the district. We hear from Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins and former school trustee and Michael McEvoy.
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Get ready for a snap election in B.C.
British Columbians are heading to the polls next month for a snap election, and Elections BC has just weeks to pull it off. We'll hear from the Chief Electoral Officer on organizing a province-wide vote on such a short notice.
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Election speculation in B.C.
Less than two years after the last provincial election, there's speculation we're heading to the polls again. Former Green Party MLA and Tsartlip First Nation member Adam Olsen, former BC Liberal and BC United staffer Andrew Reeve, and former NDP cabinet minister Elizabeth Cull join CBC host…
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Floor crossing and border crossings in B.C. Politics
Can Kerry-Lynne Finlay keep the remaining BC Conservatives inside her cabinet? And did BC's premier strike the right tone with new border signs that tell American drivers we'll never be the 51st state? Former Green Party MLA and Tsartlip First Nation member Adam Olsen, former BC Liberal and BC...
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What CBC has learned about a voyeur case in Saanich
After months of looking into the case surrounding Canada's most prolific voyeur, our reporter Emily Fagan shares what she's learned about the toll this has taken on victims.
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Who decides when to cancel ferries because of weather?
Have you ever found out your sailing has been cancelled due to bad weather, despite it not seeming that bad where you are? There’s more science behind it than you think. In this repeat episode, CBC meteorologist and science reporter Johanna Wagstaffe tells us about her visit to the B.C. Ferries...
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More MLAs quit the B.C. Conservatives
B.C.'s political landscape is shifting as at least a half dozen MLAs have quit the B.C. Conservative caucus, with two saying they'll form a new party. We ask Camosun College political scientist Daniel Reeve how significant the change is - and how many parties might be on our ballots in the next...
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Two island businesses on navigating tariffs
Tariff news has been hitting the island like a tsunami, and it's still not clear exactly which goods will cost more when they cross the border - in either direction. So we check in with Island Timber Frame, a specalized timber company based in Cumberland, and Luna Collective, a store in Victoria,...
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What Milobar's departure from the B.C. Conservatives means for B.C. politics
We've reconvened our political panel to discuss Peter Milobar deciding to sit as an independent, David Eby's initial response to news of a trade deal between Canada and the United States, and concerns over the province taking down its online staff directory. Our political panel is former Green...
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Potatoes are back in Central Saanich after 40+ years
For more than 40 years, there has been a ban on farming potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant in Central Saanich - but not anymore. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says it has finally eradicated the golden nematode, a parasite so pesky they had to ban some crops to get rid of it. This week,...
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Cathedral Grove vs. Goats on the Roof
We're down to two contenders for best roadside attraction on Vancouver Island: the goats on the roof at Old Country Market in Coombs, or Cathedral Grove. The winner will stay alive in CBC British Columbia's search for the best roadside attraction in B.C. We talk to CBC reporter Justin McElroy…
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Housing, art and... fish? Victoria's new development plan
A plan to redevelop the Capital Irons lands, at the north end of downtown Victoria, got an important vote of confidence from city council. It means that hundreds of units of housing will likely be built, as well as a new home for the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and a place where a local fish...
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Yes, the island is getting more rain than expected
But is it enough to address drought concerns? We hear from Environment Canada, a watershed watcher, and a farmer about how we’re getting more rain than meteorologists had predicted, whether it’s helping low-running streams where salmon live, and what it means for some crops.
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Could Esquimalt be your new place to live?
It’s not just Greater Victoria’s big municipalities that are building new kinds of housing - some of the mid-sized ones, like Esquimalt, are too. On this week’s episode hear mayor Barb Desjardins talk about the range of housing styles; how the Department of National Defence is adding housing; and...
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The push to build an alternate road to the west coast
Local officials are trying to get a safe, secondary road connecting the west coast to the rest of the island, after wildfires blocked the main routes in 2023 and 2025. But which route is best? And what will it take to make it happen? We hear from John Jack with Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Bob…
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Was Eby smart to trade a pipeline for infrastructure funding?
It's been a busy July so far in B.C. politics. This week, the attorney general said the province is preparing to sue OpenAI over the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge. And last week, B.C. and Ottawa signed a deal that will send billions of dollars of infrastructure funding westward, and also paved…
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The best places to swim on the Island
Are you an ocean, lake, or river swimmer? This week we share one of our favourite summer episodes, where we took a break from the news to celebrate some of the many outdoor swimming spots on the Island - in all types of water. Alex McKeen, co-author of “Swimming Holes and Beaches of Southwestern...
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We'll be back soon!
We're taking a short break as we shift into summer, but we'll be back soon. Make sure you're following us in the podcast app of your choice, so our next new episode automatically shows up in your feed.
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Debate continues about amalgamation in Victoria and Saanich
An amalgamation question will go to people in both municipalities in the upcoming fall elections. But the question will be non-binding after a decision from the province that more work needs to be done. In this week’s episode Gregor Craigie hears from politicians in both communities, Premier…
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Drive-on or walk-on: choose your ferry fighter
How you get on and off the ferry can make a big difference in your experience. This week, we'll hear from a BC Ferries terminal attendant on what goes into guiding your car onto each vessel, as well as what Swartz Bay foot passengers think could make the walk-on experience better.
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Island families choosing apartments over houses, how communities adapt
It’s getting more and more common for families to live in multi-unit housing - think apartment or condo buildings, or townhouse complexes. It doesn’t just mean adjustments to their lifestyle, it also means cities and even school districts are making changes. This week we hear from a family living...
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What the BC Conservatives will look like under Kerry-Lynne Findlay
The BC Conservatives finally have their new leader, so our political panel discusses what they expect from Kerry-Lynne Findlay. They also talk about what MLAs will be up to this summer (hint: it likely involves BBQs), and just how much money the World Cup will end up costing the province. Our...
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Why you should rock climb on the island this summer
As Macaulay Point Park’s climbing wall in Esquimalt celebrates a 30 year milestone, we'll hear how the climbing community fought to keep the wall available, and how a new group is building community by and for racialized climbers in Greater Victoria. Plus, some tips on hot island climbing spots…
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The highs and lows of the spring B.C. legislative session
There was a lot of news this week about David Eby's meeting with the western premiers, especially Alberta's Danielle Smith. But it was also the last week of the spring B.C. legislative session - so we ask our political panel to share their highs and lows of the session, plus weigh in on the…
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Why Victoria’s school board trustees have their jobs back
The Ministry of Education has re-instated the School District 61 trustees who were fired a year and a half ago. In this episode, we’ll look at the background of the case and what it means. We’ll also speak to Nicole Duncan, one of the reinstated trustees, about where the board goes from here.
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The Premier and the Prime Minister meet - and say what?
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a quick trip to B.C. this week, after several substantial meetings - and MOU signings - with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. On today's episode, our political panel discusses where David Eby and B.C. fit into the pipeline discussion, how likely two MLA recall...
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Langford tackles local frustration with construction noise
A new Langford bylaw limits construction noise and debris. CBC Victoria’s Roszan Holman tells us why. Plus, City Councillors Colby Harder and Kimberly Guiry share what they hope the bylaw accomplishes, and Rachael Sansom from the WestShore Developers Association gives her take on what this could...
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Why ferries get cancelled on (seemingly) clear days
Have you ever found out your sailing has been cancelled due to bad weather, despite the perfectly calm conditions right outside your window? There’s more science behind it than you think. CBC meteorologist and science reporter Johanna Wagstaffe joins to tell us about her visit to the B.C. Ferries...
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B.C. nurses vote in favour of job action. What now?
Our political episode is a few days early this week due to scheduling issues. In it, we get reaction to news that B.C. Nurses’ Union members have voted overwhelmingly (98.2%) in favour of taking job action. We also talk about the provincial costs of the upcoming World Cup matches in Vancouver…
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The Freedom of Information fight at the B.C. legislature
MLAs were burning the midnight oil this week, as the NDP's proposed changes to Freedom of Information (FOI) laws continue to gather criticism. Bill 9 wasn't the only thing on the parliamentary plate this week: Kennedy Stewart, a former Vancouver mayor and former NDP MP, made allegations of…
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What’s raining on Greater Victoria’s parades?
This weekend’s Buccaneer Days in Esquimalt will go ahead without its signature parade, days after Oak Bay Tea Party announced they’d also forgo theirs. So why are local parades struggling? We’ll hear from event organizers on how new safety regulations, a lack of consistent funding, and a dip in...
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B.C. worries about health funding shortfall
Our political panel weighs in on the current state of the health care file given concerns over a drop in federal funding, and a possibly looming nurse's strike. Plus, they discuss tension over overlapping treaty claims and whether the province should try to keep the Vancouver Whitecaps in B.C.…
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Is Vancouver Island ready for wildfire season?
There’s been nearly a dozen wildfires on the island so far this year and, after a dramatic few seasons, communities across the island are getting ready for the one ahead. In this episode, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council president Judith Sayers and Dashwood Fire Chief Nick Acciavatti consider how…
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There is more than just DRIPA in this episode!
The ongoing, and ever-changing, provincial plans on DRIPA (the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act) may have actually come to a short-term pause this week. Our political panel discusses that, as well as pushback to proposed changes to B.C.'s Freedom of Information rules, and…
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How Langford’s football club just made global soccer history
Pacific FC scored the world’s first "daylight" offside goal this weekend- with the eyes of the soccer world watching. The rule is being trialed in the Canadian Premier League (or CPL) for potential use in leagues around the world. We’ll hear from Pacific FC’s first assistant coach, and the...
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Eby changes his DRIPA plan (again)
Every week this month, B.C. Premier David Eby has announced a new version of his plan to amend, or pause, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Our political panel discusses his latest announcement, plus the 10-year anniversary of the toxic drug crisis becoming a public health...
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A decade of the toxic drug emergency on the island
April 14th marks ten years since the province of B.C. declared a public health emergency for the toxic drug crisis. We’ll hear from islanders mourning their loved ones through shared art, First Nations leaders creating culturally safe responses, and service providers reflecting on what has…
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B.C.'s Premier has a new plan for DRIPA
This week Premier David Eby gave more details on his new plan to pause some sections of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, or DRIPA. Plus, federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre went to Richmond to weigh in on the private property rights discussion connected to the...
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Islanders welcome Zach Galifianakis to their gardens
The Hollywood comedy star and Islander Zach Galifianakis has a new Netflix show… and it’s all about the gardeners of Vancouver Island. In this episode, we hear from Galifianakis and Arzeena Hamir, one of the farmers profiled on "This is a Gardening Show".
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Why an Island community is tearing out their pickleball courts
The District of North Saanich is dismantling its pickleball courts, which have sat empty since they were closed due to neighbourhood complaints. In this episode, we hear why they made that final decision, what’s happening next, and why the sport draws both lovers and and haters across the island.
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B.C. take on the new federal NDP leader
Provincial NDP leaders have mixed reviews on Avi Lewis as the new leader of the federal party. We ask our B.C. politics panelists, of all party stripes, what they think he means for our province. Plus, they weigh in on a B.C. Conservative leadership candidate's plan to cooperate with OneBC. Our...
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The politics around DRIPA amendment talks
This week, our political panel covers: the discussions between First Nations and the provincial government about changing the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act to give the province more clarity, the province's quiet elimination of a climate action agency, and the job cuts coming...
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A Nanaimo homeless drop-in centre is in limbo. Here’s why.
The Hub, a temporary winter shelter and drop-in centre in Nanaimo, is closing at the end of March. The social service organizations that run it have a plan to move to a new permanent location— they just need the funding from B.C. Housing. We’ll hear about the plan, why they want the City’s…
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This is Vancouver Island is by islanders, for islanders. Each week we catch you up on a local news story, or celebrate an element of life in our region. From ferries to bus strikes, public safety to outdoor swimming, we've got you covered. Hosted by Kathryn Marlow, with new episodes dropping every Thursday.
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