The federal government has announced $500,000 for the Island Corridor Foundation and the Reconciliation Corridor Initiative to support the next phase of feasibility work on potential passenger rail service between Vic West and Langford.

Barb Desjardins, Esquimalt mayor and co-chair of the Island Corridor Foundation, joins Josh & Jade to discuss the funding announcement, why project leaders believe this effort differs from previous rail studies, and why early findings, including preliminary ridership data, are giving them reason for optimism.

The federal government has announced $500,000 for the Island Corridor Foundation and the Reconciliation Corridor Initiative to support the next phase of feasibility work on potential passenger rail service between Vic West and Langford.
Barb Desjardins, Esquimalt mayor and co-chair of the Island Corridor Foundation, joins Josh &amp; Jade to discuss the funding announcement, why project leaders believe this effort differs from previous rail studies, and why early findings, including preliminary ridership data, are giving them reason for optimism.

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Premier David Eby has officially called a provincial election for October 24, launching a month-long campaign just as local election races are already underway across B.C. Camosun College political science instructor Dan Reeve joins Josh & Jade to discuss the political calculations behind the snap election, the evolving conservative landscape, and what overlapping provincial and municipal campaigns could mean for voters, candidates, and local democracy.

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Premier David Eby has officially called a provincial election for October 24, launching a month-long campaign just as local election races are already underway across B.C. Camosun College political science instructor Dan Reeve joins Josh &amp; Jade to discuss the political calculations behind the snap election, the evolving conservative landscape, and what overlapping provincial and municipal campaigns could mean for voters, candidates, and local democracy.
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The Canadian Press legislative reporter Wolfgang Depner joins Josh & Jade to discuss Kerry-Lynne Findlay's resignation as BC Conservative leader, the appointment of interim leader Lorne Doerkson, and what the dramatic turn of events means for the future of the party and the Abbotsford-Mission byelection ahead of a possible snap election.

The Canadian Press legislative reporter Wolfgang Depner joins Josh &amp; Jade to discuss Kerry-Lynne Findlay's resignation as BC Conservative leader, the appointment of interim leader Lorne Doerkson, and what the dramatic turn of events means for the future of the party and the Abbotsford-Mission byelection ahead of a possible snap election.

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Paws on the Dance Floor is bringing live music, dancing, costumes, and a whole lot of heart to Victoria. We caught up with David Pretty, drummer for Take Cover Band and a volunteer with Cat's Cradle Animal Rescue, to chat about the September 26 fundraiser, how it helps local rescue cats, and why he hopes everyone comes dressed to impress for the costume contest.

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