Pick of the Week:

Niro Montepulciano D'abruzzo, Italy

Bonus - Rod's fancy Christmas gift ideas: 

Armagnac, a style of brandy from a certain region in France that's growing in popularity but so far is reasonably priced compared to its better-known cousin Cognac. 

Domaine Drouhin Dundee Hills Pinot Noir, Oregon USA. A little pricey, but if you're spending on a gift Rod recommends.  

Pick of the Week:
Niro Montepulciano D'abruzzo, Italy
Bonus - Rod's fancy Christmas gift ideas: 
Armagnac, a style of brandy from a certain region in France that's growing in popularity but so far is reasonably priced compared to its better-known cousin Cognac. 
Domaine Drouhin Dundee Hills Pinot Noir, Oregon USA. A little pricey, but if you're spending on a gift Rod recommends.

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DU 346 Armagnac and the "Conqueror of the Corkscrew"

Alan Perry is joined by Gary Beyer (Co-Host, Owner of Tesseract Computers) to cover Apple’s latest security patch, new scam alerts targeting Shaw users and crypto holders, and a growing list of major data breaches including Loblaw. They also break down Freedom Mobile’s latest plan changes and the ongoing price war across Canadian carriers, plus tips to keep your devices and your data secure.

Alan Perry is joined by Gary Beyer (Co-Host, Owner of Tesseract Computers) to cover Apple&rsquo;s latest security patch, new scam alerts targeting Shaw users and crypto holders, and a growing list of major data breaches including Loblaw. They also break down Freedom Mobile&rsquo;s latest plan changes and the ongoing price war across Canadian carriers, plus tips to keep your devices and your data secure.

Tech Talk – March 21, 2026

Josh & Jade are joined by Camosun College political science instructor Dan Reeve to examine the politics behind two very different headlines: SD61’s budget math under flat provincial funding, and Pierre Poilievre’s decision to take his message to The Joe Rogan Experience.

Image via: Instagram/pierrepoilievremp

Josh &amp; Jade are joined by Camosun College political science instructor Dan Reeve to examine the politics behind two very different headlines: SD61&rsquo;s budget math under flat provincial funding, and Pierre Poilievre&rsquo;s decision to take his message to The Joe Rogan Experience.
Image via: Instagram/pierrepoilievremp

Cuts & Calculus: School Budgets and Poilievre’s Joe Rogan Experience

As Greater Victoria schools enjoy spring break, SD61 turns to the harder work of budget math. With flat per‑student provincial funding and shifting enrolment, the district is balancing next year’s books — and middle‑school jazz band and choir are part of the equation.

Josh discloses his connection to the story and speaks with parent Trevor Barry and Chris Leeson, president of the Greater Victoria Music Educators Association, about the real‑world impact of the proposal and the system constraints shaping those decisions.

SD61’s public budget engagement is scheduled for March 30 at SJ Willis, featuring a budget presentation and round‑table discussions.

Image via CTV News

As Greater Victoria schools enjoy spring break, SD61 turns to the harder work of budget math. With flat per‑student provincial funding and shifting enrolment, the district is balancing next year&rsquo;s books &mdash; and middle‑school jazz band and choir are part of the equation.
Josh discloses his connection to the story and speaks with parent Trevor Barry and Chris Leeson, president of the Greater Victoria Music Educators Association, about the real‑world impact of the proposal and the system constraints shaping those decisions.
SD61&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.sd61.bc.ca/our-district/financial/">public budget engagement</a> is scheduled for March 30 at SJ Willis, featuring a budget presentation and round‑table discussions.
Image via CTV News

DU 346 Armagnac and the "Conqueror of the Corkscrew"

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