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

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/pier…

Sweet Sounds, Sour Math: Harmonizing Middle‑School Music

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…

"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. 

Talking issues sustaining iconic entertainment venues and the latest on police funding with the head of the Downtown Victoria Business Association

Downtown Victoria Business Association head Jeff Bray joins Steve on Mornings on CFAX. 

Former diplomat breaks down what could be happening behind-the-scenes after Canada's joint statement suggesting it will contribute to "appropriate" efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz

Former diplomat Jeremy Kinsman joins Steve on CFAX Mornings. 

A special spring break Friday Food Vibes: stand-out eats for kids and upcoming tasting events

Dallas from the Vic Food Guys catches up with Steve & Lisa on CFAX Mornings. 

Looking for a spring break activity? Sidney Museum LEGO exhibition is still on!

Sidney Museum executive director Michael Goodchild joins Steve on CFAX Mornings. 

Checking in on the Changing Face of Greater Victoria

Josh & Jade are joined by Mike Kozakowski from Citified Victoria. 

5 Years Lying Idle: What’s on Track for the E&N Corridor?

Fifteen years after the last Dayliner passenger train ran, the Island Rail Corridor remains largely idle and no longer contiguous. We revisit the debate with David Slade of Friends of Rails to Trails Vancouver Island, asking what years of delay have meant — and what options remain for the corridor’…

New Poll Shows Declining Appetite for a Republic

Josh & Jade spoke with Mario Canseco, President of Research Co., about new polling that shows Canadian support for becoming a republic is slipping. He breaks down what the numbers say about attitudes toward the monarchy  and why most Canadians still expect it to stick around decades from now.