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This is Vancouver Island

This is Vancouver Island

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Islanders - this is a podcast for you. Life on Vancouver Island isn’t all sunset strolls and forest bathing - it can be frustrating, isolating, and expensive. We're going to talk about the good, the bad, and everything in between. Hosted by Kathryn Marlow, every Thursday.

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Episodes
  • Victoria's $10 million plan to make the city safe again

    Victoria's $10 million plan to make the city safe again
    Jul 3 2025

    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, and will be focused on Pandora Avenue, Princess Avenue, and downtown overall. On this week's episode we hear from mayor Marianne Alto, Victoria police chief Del Manak, and the province's Minister of State for Community Safety and Integrated Services, Terry Yung.

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    22 mins
  • Island transit has gotten more chaotic. Here's why

    Island transit has gotten more chaotic. Here's why
    Jun 26 2025

    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 Tofino to Port Alberni. Plus, we try to find out if - or when - things might improve.
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    15 mins
  • Testing the flying ferry: take a ride on an electric ferry that could serve island communities

    Testing the flying ferry: take a ride on an electric ferry that could serve island communities
    Jun 19 2025

    There is a new-to-B.C. ferry that two companies are testing here: it’s an all-electric passenger ship that could sail on commuter routes, or even between the island and the mainland. CBC Victoria’s Gregor Craigie got to ride on one, and he joins us to tell us how it works, how likely it is that it will enter regular service here - and why they call it a flying ferry.
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    20 mins
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