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2024/01/16
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2026/10/23
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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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Election day in B.C.
2026/10/23
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, former BC Liberal and BC United staffer Andrew Reeve, and former NDP cabinet minister Elizabeth Cull weigh in on the week's top political stories with CBC host Gregor Craigie.
Saanich shakeup in the municipal election
2026/10/22
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
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.
Voters have their say on election issues
2026/10/15
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
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 parties and Elizabeth Cull, is a former NDP cabinet minister.
Politics and the municipality of Sayward
2026/10/08
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.
Pipelines and the B.C. election campaign
2026/10/03
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 secretary and deputy director of communications with the BC Liberal and BC United parties. Elizabeth Cull, is a former NDP cabinet minister.
B.C. Politics with a First Nations perspective
2026/10/01
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 Tania Dick is a Clinical Director for Island Health’s Indigenous Quality and Care Transformation.
Campaign kickoff in B.C.
2026/09/26
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, Andrew Reeve is a former press secretary and deputy director of communications with the BC Liberal and BC United parties and Elizabeth Cull is a former NDP cabinet minister.
Get ready for a snap election in B.C.
2026/09/24
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.
A change to electing school trustees in Greater Victoria
2026/09/24
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.
Election speculation in B.C.
2026/09/19
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 Gregor Craigie.
Floor crossing and border crossings in B.C. Politics
2026/09/12
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 United staffer Andrew Reeve, and former NDP cabinet minister Elizabeth Cull weigh in on the week's top political stories with CBC host Gregor Craigie.
What CBC has learned about a voyeur case in Saanich
2026/09/10
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.
Who decides when to cancel ferries because of weather?
2026/09/03
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 ‘command room’, where she met the people who make those calls and found out how they’re made.
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OnMyWayToCDA 2025/09/25
Informative and interesting
I enjoy the variety of objects covered and the fact that it highlight the whole Island. A great show and host!
Rushmore Yankee 2025/03/12
Top Shelf
I don’t live on the Island, but this podcast transports me there every time I listen. PLEASE keep this going as long as possible.
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