RCMP use eyes in sky as part of Nanaimo dangerous driving crackdown, more than 45 violations spotted in one operation

Apparently dangerous driving has become such an issue in the Nanaimo region, RCMP have resorted to bringing in a helicopter in a recent enforcement frenzy. Police say on Sunday they partnered with Comox Air Services 8. During the operation, they observed 46 traffic violations, issued 33 charges und…

"These fires are becoming a bit more unpredictable:" agriculture minister talks wildfires as an estimated 50,000 animals are affected

Now is a hard time for many of B.C.’s farmers effected by wildfires right now, including the Bald Range fire. We’ve even heard reports of farmers risking their lives in the hopes of protecting their livelihoods, staying longer than is safe amid evacuation orders. BC minister of agriculture and loca…

Kids Count! Mega Summer 50/50 raffle helps with funding gaps to support local children & families

CFAX Santas Anonymous executive director Christine Hewitt-Goodsir has our latest Kids Count! Mega Summer 50/50 update. 

Junior Shamrocks take moment in the sun on way to Minto Cup as Senior team heads to championships

As the Senior Shamrocks are headed to the WLA final Saturday, the Junior Shamrocks are also having a moment in the sun, after a win over the weekend has progressed them to compete in the 2026 Minto Cup in Calgary. Junior A Shamrocks General Manager Rod Wade has the details.

Getting your garden ready for winter... in August?

Fiona Hammersly Chambers from Metchosin Farm joins Mornings with Ryan & Lisa. 

"Fire is a fire is a fire:" common home insurance questions answered amid wildfires in B.C.

Though we’ve been fortunate so far here on Vancouver Island, the province’s wildfire situation seems to have escalated even further over the weekend, with areas in the Okanagan valley hit particularly hard. We have a lot of questions about home insurance. What happens if your home is damaged in a w…

"He had taken a considerable fall:" dramatic rescue of hiker missing in Strathcona for three nights

Yesterday brought relieving news for the friends and family of a 25-year-old hiker from Courtenay, when an RCMP helicopter found him on a cliffside in the Paradise Meadows-Mount Albert Edward area. He had been missing since Monday when he had reportedly decided to stay behind as his hiking partner …

Friday Food Vibes: Cadboro Food Festival, fusion food truck eats, soup dumplings & Pickle Fest

Plus, Dallas joins for CFAX 1070's Friday morning local food feature, with what you need to know about the Cadboro Food Festival, fusion food truck eats, soup dumplings, Pickle Fest. Is Victoria becoming one of the chicken hubs of the world? 

Island Star Party: astronomy-curious and hard-core stargazers to gather in Central Saanich this weekend

This year’s Island Star Party is set to take place on the ground of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Saanichton on Friday and Saturday night. The Victoria Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada says it’s the spot to be for anyone who wants to gaze upon celestial objects, with free drop-…

Crawling out of hell? Catching up with Pacific FC's coach as team eyes win against Inter Toronto

Pacific FC took yet another narrow loss at its most recent home game, and now the team sets its eyes on facing off against Inter Toronto on Saturday. We’ve got Sports Guy Steve here on CFAX Mornings with Ryan this week, so it’s the perfect time to catch up with Pacific FC coach Terry Dunfeild.