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For more than a decade, British Columbia has been quietly adapting to a growing gap in how people move between communities.
Private intercity services withdrew. Public transit systems continued to function largely within municipal and regional boundaries. And over time, we learned to live with the consequences.
Josh Hylden lays the planks for a deeper conversation in the days ahead about interregional transit, regional advocacy, an...
Whether you’re planting vegetables or just trying to keep your garden healthy, Fiona covers it all. Fiona Hammersley Chambers from Metchosin Farm joined Josh & Jade to talk about spring soil care, beneficial fungi, pest management, and practical tips for this time of year.
Brendan Strain joined Josh & Jade today, to talk about his fifth trip over to Ukraine to reporting on Vancouver Island Supports Ukraine. Brendan catches us up on their latest mission to help a children’s hospital operating under constant threat. It’s a story about local action with global impact.
Josh & Jade talked with Al Smith, Board Chair of Arts On View Society, about the future of Hermann’s and View Street Social. Where the fundraising stands, why closure is still on the table, and what rebuilding could look like if the campaign succeeds.
Vic Food Guys Dallas and Scott Gurney from 17 Black Events joined Josh & Jade to talk Tequila Nights, one of Victoria’s biggest party‑meets‑food events. From tequila tastings and killer eats to DJs, dancing, and full‑on nightlife vibes, Scott breaks down how Tequila Nights turns downtown into one massive celebration and why it’s become a must‑do event.
Josh & Jade are joined by Dan Reeve, political science instructor at Camosun College as they unpack a week's worth of political news, including Monday's three federal byelections and what the contests reveal about voter engagement and national party positioning. The conversation also turns to Elections BC fining BC United $4,500 after the party was found to be secretly behind a website attacking Conservative Leader John Rustad,...
Josh & Jade speak with Stéphane Beauregard, who manages the design and integration of weather forecast systems and artificial intelligence at the Meteorological Service of Canada.
Environment and Climate Change Canada is rolling out a new hybrid weather forecasting model combining traditional physics‑based forecasting with AI — effectively extending the range of reliable forecasts by 12 to 24 hours.
Beauregard expl...
Josh & Jade are joined by Tech Talk host Alan Perry as the crew members aboard lunar mission Artemis II land in the Pacific Ocean, capping off their 10-day voyage around the moon.
Image via NASA
Citified.ca’s Mike Kozakowski joined Josh & Jade to unpack major downtown development headlines including a huge new rental proposal at Spencer Block, the court‑ordered sale of the Wintergarden Hotel project, and why building around heritage designation is one of the biggest challenges facing developers.
Josh & Jade speak with members of the Esquimalt Atom Smashers robotics team, including team captain Colin, head of business and communications Parker, and Alex, who leads the team’s prototyping work, along with Tina O’Keefe, Esquimalt High School’s robotics coach.
The Atom Smashers are fresh off a major achievement, earning the right to represent British Columbia at the World Championships in Texas. We talk ab...
Jason Whyte from Get Reel Movies joins the program to celebrae Canadian cinema — highlighting some of the films playing across the Capital Region, including The Painted Life of E.J. Hughes, Hunting Matthew Nichols, and The Art of Adventure. We also walk you through some of the free, local screenings happening for National Canadian Film Day, April 15.
As students fundraise to keep middle‑school music programs alive, families are questioning why they need to step in at all. Paula Marchese, chair of Advocacy for Music in Schools (AMIS), joins us to explain a growing petition calling for trustee accountability in SD61 — and what it says when kids feel the need to save programs they thought were guaranteed.
Local governments have long bargained collectively with unions to avoid being played off against one another — a dynamic known as the whipsaw effect, where an early high settlement in one municipality pressures others to match it, regardless of their ability to pay.
That approach led to the creation of the Greater Victoria Labour Relations Association in 1976, helping municipalities coordinate negotiations and stabilize labou...
Mike Kozakowski from Citfied.ca joins us to talk overpriced listings, stale homes, and what buyers and sellers need to understand in this market.
Two mayors, one playoff series! Esquimalt’s Barb Desjardins and Nanaimo’s Leonard Krog joined Josh & Jade for some good‑natured VIJHL trash talk and a friendly bet
Victoria Cougars head coach Bob Lynn joins Josh & Jade to speak on a dominant shutout win, staying locked in on the details, and what it takes to close out a championship series
From AI anxiety to Mario mayhem Jason Whyte Managing Editor of GetReelMovies.com joins us to review The AI Doc, weigh in on Project Hail Mary, and preview The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Big rockets, big science, and a big step toward the Moon. Josh & Jade were talking Artemis with Geoff Steves, Associate Teaching Professor in Physics and Astronomy at UVic and global faculty member at the International Space University to help us make sense of it all.
Image: NASA’s Artemis II rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center, April 1, 2026. Courtesy NASA (via YouTube).
A Victoria playground has been destroyed by a suspicious early‑morning fire. Police are investigating and a local neighbour Mark Wyatt, is stepping up with a reward and a grassroots push to rebuild what was lost.
Image via CTV News
BC Transit rolled out its redesigned website today, a project with a $3.8 million price tag jointly funded by the province and local partners.
Spokesperson Jamie Weiss joins the program to discuss why the update was prioritized, what riders should notice right away, and how the agency is responding to early feedback on launch day.
IMAGE via BC Transit
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