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Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca joins Josh & Jade to discuss the future of transit, growth and housing in Greater Victoria, a waterfront proposal in View Royal, and major rental projects taking shape in Colwood and Esquimalt.
After several years of exploring alternatives to its shared policing agreement with Victoria, Esquimalt staff have concluded that significant obstacles remain, including provincial approval requirements, staffing challenges, and the lack of specialized service partners.
Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins joinsJosh & Jade to explain why a standalone Esquimalt Police Department is not currently achievable, while emphasizing that reg...
Installing a child car seat can be overwhelming for many parents. Hailey Bergstrom Parker from BCAA joined Josh and Jade to share practical tips on car seat safety, proper installation, and how families can make sure their kids are protected on every trip.
Josh & Jade welcome back movie guy Jason Whyte with a little something for everyone this week: cats, superheroes, movie classics, and Hollywood legends. He fills us in on the popular upcoming Cat Video Fest, Cinecenta's one day screening of the classic satire Network, his excitement for Spider-Man: Homecoming and a documentary about Hollywood icon Kim Novak that’s got his attention this week.
Better Transit YYJ Chair Sam Holland joins Josh & Jade to discuss BC Transit's draft 25-year Victoria Regional Transit Plan, which the organization broadly supports, and why they believe Greater Victoria needs a greater sense of urgency if it hopes to achieve its long-term transit goals.
Image Source: BC Transit, Victoria Regional Transit Plan (2026)
BC Transit Manager of Service Planning Levi Megenbir joins the program to discuss the draft 25-year Victoria Regional Transit Plan and explain why Greater Victoria's transit system must do more than simply grow, the shift from routes to networks, and the long-term vision for transportation in the Capital Region.
Image Source: BC Transit, Victoria Regional Transit Plan (2026)
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are coming back to Victoria for their first full demonstration here since 2015, celebrating the team's 55th anniversary. Josh & Jade will be broadcasting live from Dallas Road on August 4th, and Josh & Jade caught up with Greater Victoria Festival Society Executive Director Kelly Kurta to talk about bringing this massive event to the city, what people can expect on the day, and why this airshow...
With 95 municipal and electoral-area positions up for election across the Capital Region this fall, Livable CRD says voters need a simpler way to compare candidates. The coalition plans to publish candidate questionnaires and letter grades ahead of the Oct. 17 municipal elections.
Spokesperson Michael Bassili joinsJosh & Jade to discuss how the questionnaire will work, who will grade candidate responses, how the coalition d...
Rama de la Rosa recently joined Josh & Jade to talk about her incredible Swim for the Salish Sea fundraiser, which saw her swim the length of the Gorge Waterway in support of Heart & Stroke.
Rama shared what inspired the challenge, the unique experience of open-water swimming in local waters, and the overwhelming support she's received from the community.
She also reflected on reaching her 15 kilometer distance goal...
Dallas from the Vic Food Guys brings along Dale Windle, Chief Tequila Officer at Alante Spirits, to talk about Forjado Tequila, what separates a luxury tequila from the mass-market brands many people think they know, and why premium tequila has emerged as a sipping spirit worthy of the same attention as fine whisky or cognac.
Dan Reeve joins Josh & Jade to discuss Mike Bernier's bid to occupy BC's political centre, the symbolism of a ribbon-cutting for the Gordie Howe International Bridge without American participation, and the seemingly never-ending Canada-U.S. tariff battle, including why Canada's dairy supply management system remains a perennial trade irritant.
Sandra Russell from the City of Colwood joined Josh & Jade to preview Eats & Beats Beach Party happening this Saturday at The Beachlands. We talked about the live music lineup, food trucks, free beachside fun, and the easiest ways to get to one of the West Shore's biggest summer celebrations.
Erika Berg from the Coastal Fire Centre joined Josh & Jade to talk about the latest fire restrictions, wildfire prevention, and what campers need to know this summer.
Erika also had an update on a small wildfire that sparked near Sooke this afternoon, highlighting just how quickly fires can start and why staying vigilant matters.
Victoria councillor Matt Dell joins the program to discuss a motion to have staff review the City's enforcement tools for derelict buildings, neglected properties and vacant commercial spaces, examine options being used by other municipalities, and report back with recommendations for strengthening Victoria's approach.
Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca joined Josh & Jade to break down a couple of big local development stories. Today's chat was focused on a new Victoria council motion targeting derelict buildings and vacant commercial spaces, plus Langford's surprising move to consider selling its only oceanfront property after spending millions on the site.
Greater Victoria is in a much stronger position to advance regional transportation priorities than it was during previous governance reform efforts more than a decade ago. This according to CRD Transportation Committee Chair and Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock who joins Josh & Jade to discuss transportation governance, transit funding, the Regional Transportation Service, and why he believes the region is now speaking with a unified...
Gas prices across Greater Victoria have climbed above $2.00 a litre this week, with more increases possible in the days and weeks ahead. Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy, joins Josh & Jade to explain why escalating tensions in the Middle East, concerns over key global shipping routes and continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries are pushing fuel prices higher around the world.
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Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club founder Ted Smith joins Josh & Jade after a B.C. Supreme Court judge granted the club a six-month injunction allowing it to remain at its Quadra Street location as it continues its legal battle with the province.
Jason Whyte joined Josh & Jade with another round of movie recommendations, from the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown at The Roxy to Christopher Nolan's latest big-screen epic, The Odyssey. We'll also talk about the music doc Peter Asher: Everywhere Man, a classic screening of Some Like It Hot at Cinecenta, and a few other gems showing around town.
Plus, details on a local film lovers' get-together this Friday if you're...
Langford council has adopted its first-ever Transportation Master Plan and Active Transportation Plan, establishing a long-term vision for how people and goods will move around the city as it grows toward a population of 100,000. Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson joins the program to discuss what council approved, what adoption of the plan actually means, and how Langford's transportation vision fits into broader transportation plann...
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