Mayor talks budget decisions in Sooke, infrastructure issues and increasing costs for municipalities

Sooke Mayor Maja Tait catches up with Adam. 

What's getting in the way of small businesses hiring more young people?

Canadian Federation of Independent Business policy analyst Molly MacCormack joins the show to discuss a new report which suggests small businesses are hitting pause on hiring amid rising costs and weak demand—which could be adding to youth employment woes.

Downtown business owner sets eyes on becoming Victoria councillor after shifting away from mayoral aspirations

Victoria council candidate and owner of downtown business Mel Lingerie Melissa Cseszko joins the show.  (Photo: courtesy of Melissa Cseszko.) 

"She still continues to give to the community through her spirit, through this run:" what to know about the upcoming Sarah Beckett memorial run, Mother's Day celebration, happening this weekend

The Sarah Beckett Memorial run in Langford is coming up this Sunday. This year marks a decade since the late constable died in the line of duty, after her police car was struck by a driver who had failed to stop for another officer. She is often remembered for her love of her family, including her…

Poll: four-in-five people with exposure to job market say it is "bad," or "terrible," as more young people list jobs as top issue

Angus Reid Institute senior research associate Jon Roe joins the show. 

Victoria sales remain up year-over-year amid B.C.'s "sluggish," real estate market: BCREA chief economist breaks down regional disparities, global risks

BC Real Estate Association chief economist Brendon Ogmundson joins the show.  

The Canadian Taxpayer Federation's B.C. director says proactive disclosure pause and proposed FOI changes are bad signs for transparency in the province

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation BC Director Carson Binda joins the show to weigh in on Bill-9 and freedom of information issues in the province.

"It does not involve a decrease in the right of access to information:" privacy and information commissioner discusses his assessment of proposed changes to B.C.'s FOI legislation, says his office will monitor for problems if Act passes Royal Assent

B.C.'s independent privacy and information commissioner Michael Harvey joins the show to discuss his assessment of Bill-9 and the wider FOI system context. 

Angus Reid Institute poll suggests Premier Eby's approval hits new low, with 16-point year-over-year drop since March 2025

Angus Reid Institute research director Dave Korzinski joins the show. 

How will B.C. moving to permanent daylight savings time impact multi-jurisdiction work and commerce?

Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s B.C. director of legislative affairs Ryan Mitton joins the show.