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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 them. (Here’s a hint: the words “community” and “coffee” come up a lot.)  This episode originally aired November 26, 2024.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.