This is Vancouver Island

Weekly local news and stories from Vancouver Island AI summary

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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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How to plan for long power outages

2026-11-12 · 19 min

The storms this week have left people across the island region without power. So we thought we’d re-up this episode, from when we visited a place where long outages are the norm and got some tips on how to deal with…
Election season wrap-up

2026-11-07 · 18 min

Our B.C. political panel on what to watch for from the incoming BC Conservative government, and how the recent turn in US politics affect this province.
Surfers speak out about a potential new breakwater at Jordan River

2026-11-05 · 11 min

Liz McArthur explains the plan for a breakwater at a Vancouver Island surfing destination and looks at why it's attracting opposition from surfers.
Provincial election post mortem

2026-10-31 · 17 min

Our weekly political panel with their takes on the results of the Eby gamble and the Conservative win, as well as what people might expect from the new provincial government.
Indigenous leaders weigh in on B.C. election results

2026-10-28 · 13 min

Two Indigenous leaders from the island reflect on the outcome of the provincial election, and the potential impact on First Nation communities.
Election day in B.C.

2026-10-23 · 19 min

British Columbians head to the polls on Saturday.Our political panel checks in about the campaign and their thoughts on what will happen in the vote.Former Green Party MLA and Tsartlip First Nation member Adam Olsen,…
Saanich shakeup in the municipal election

2026-10-22 · 15 min

The Save Our Saanich Slate took the mayor's seat and 5 council positions. We'll hear from mayor-elect Rishi Sharma about plans for his first 100 days in office.
Breaking down this week's televised leaders' debate

2026-10-16 · 19 min

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…
Voters have their say on election issues

2026-10-15 · 13 min

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.
Health, taxes and the B.C. election

2026-10-10 · 20 min

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…

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Oldest episode in feed: 01/2024 · over 2 years
Typical length: 17 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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