Hunter Jarratt, an ecological restoration consultant based in Nanaimo, joins Al. This interview originally broadcast August 4, 2025. 

Hunter Jarratt, an ecological restoration consultant based in Nanaimo, joins Al. This interview originally broadcast August 4, 2025.&nbsp;

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Highly flammable: getting to the root of the Scotch Broom with the Invasive Species Guy 

Josh & Jade checked in with Citified’s Mike Kozakowski, who says Victoria’s market is still flexing: detached homes averaged $1.38 million in February, up more than 5% year‑over‑year, even as sales dropped 12%. Mike points to tight pre‑sale inventory and steady buyer demand as key forces keeping prices climbing while other markets cool.

Josh &amp; Jade checked in with Citified&rsquo;s Mike Kozakowski, who says Victoria&rsquo;s market is still flexing: detached homes averaged $1.38 million in February, up more than 5% year‑over‑year, even as sales dropped 12%. Mike points to tight pre‑sale inventory and steady buyer demand as key forces keeping prices climbing while other markets cool.

Tight Inventory, Rising Prices: Victoria Still a Hot Market

Josh & Jade caught up with Rozlynne Mitchell chair of the West Bay Neighbourhood Association, who didn’t mince words after a group tore branches off a flowering plum tree in Captain Jacobson Park for “wedding décor.” She slammed the late‑night crew for making “really stupid choices,” stressing the trees are old, fragile, and the community won’t tolerate this kind of disrespect.

IMAGE via CTV News Vancouver Island

Josh &amp; Jade caught up with Rozlynne Mitchell chair of the West Bay Neighbourhood Association, who didn&rsquo;t mince words after a group tore branches off a flowering plum tree in Captain Jacobson Park for &ldquo;wedding d&eacute;cor.&rdquo; She&nbsp;slammed the late‑night crew for making &ldquo;really stupid choices,&rdquo; stressing the trees are old, fragile, and the community won&rsquo;t tolerate this kind of disrespect.
IMAGE via CTV News Vancouver Island

Community Pushes Back After Plum Tree Damaged

Renee Poffley with Township Community Arts Council and Gallery Coordinator for Gallery Splash! joined Josh & Jade to share how local artists can land a spot in next year’s Gallery Splash! — a bright showcase at Esquimalt Town Square inviting creatives from across the Island to apply

Renee Poffley with Township Community Arts Council and Gallery Coordinator for Gallery Splash! joined Josh &amp; Jade to share how local artists can land a spot in next year&rsquo;s Gallery Splash! &mdash; a bright showcase at Esquimalt Town Square inviting creatives from across the Island to apply

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