This is Vancouver Island Podcast
1) The gray area of cell phone rules in schools
This is the second school year since the provincial restrictions on cell phone use in schools came into effect. But what exactly are the rules? And how are they put into practice? As you’ll hear in th...Show More
2) How another main road to island communities is closed (again) even after wildfire risk has faded
The road to Bamfield, and the Huu-ay-aht and Ditidaht First Nations, is closed for the foreseeable future due to damage by the Mount Underwood fire. A similar thing happened to highway 4 east of Port ...Show More
3) Why wildfire is more common on the island, and what some people are doing about it
The Wesley Ridge and Mount Underwood fires had the province’s attention this summer - an unusual situation for the island. But the people who study fire and climate aren’t surprised, and say it will o...Show More
4) The best (and worst) of summer on the island
This week, we bring you one of our most popular episodes from last year: a discussion with three islanders about what they love about summer at home. Get staycation tips from residents of Victoria, Pa...Show More
5) How a tsunami advisory may be a wake-up call for island emergency preparedness
For 12 hours this week, islanders and coastal B.C. residents were watching for news of a tsunami. It didn’t arrive, but it did give us a chance to figure out the difference between a “watch,” an “advi...Show More
6) Orcas are just like us! New research shows they give gifts, use tools
Killer whales and humans have more than a few things in common, even if our habitat is different - and recent research has added even more similarities to the list. In this episode we hear about orcas...Show More
7) Should we build a bridge to the mainland? Is it even possible?
Every once in a while, frustrated ferry users bring up the idea of a “fixed link” - a bridge or tunnel that would permanently connect Vancouver Island to the rest of B.C. It came up this week as discu...Show More
8) The 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 on the Island - in all types of water. Alex McKeen, ...Show More
9) 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 bylaw and police officers, street repair and more, ...Show More
10) 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 the cancellation of a bus route from Ucluelet and T...Show More