Remembering Canada’s Last Naval Loss of the Second World War

Three weeks before the Second World War ended in Europe, HMCS Esquimalt was torpedoed and sunk off Halifax Harbour, becoming the last Canadian warship lost in the conflict. Forty‑four sailors were killed. Josh & Jade speak with retired Lieutenant‑Commander Gerald Pash of the Naval Association of C…

Building Inclusive Public Spaces and Equitable Transit on Vancouver Island

Josh & Jade were joined by Saanich councilor Teale Phelps Bondaroff for a wide‑ranging conversation about Religious Neutrality Day and why secular, inclusive public spaces matter in a diverse society. We also take a hard look at transit equity on Vancouver Island — exploring how gaps in service imp…

Films You Should (and Shouldn’t) See

It’s time for our weekly movie check‑in with Jason Whyte Managing Editor of GetReelMovies.com . He’s got Canadian Film Day highlights, a Soderbergh gem in theatres, and a warning for parents about the latest Mario movie.

Del Manak Steps Back from Mayoral Plans...for Now

Former Victoria police chief Del Manak is stepping away from municipal politics—for now. After months of considering a run for mayor in Victoria or Saanich, Manak tells us his heart just isn’t in it, saying he wouldn’t enter the race unless he could give it 100 per cent. Del Manak joined Josh & Ja…

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.  

Upcoming Deathly Matters conference a space to take on deeply personal questions

Death Doula Karla Kerr joins Mornings with Ryan & Lisa. 

Imposter posts falsely claiming to be local festival organizers seem to be a growing problem, says Vancouver Island Caribbean Hub co-founder

Vancouver Island Caribbean Hub co-founder Kara Randall joins Mornings with Ryan & Lisa. 

A decade into the toxic drug crisis in B.C., what have we learned? B.C.'s health minister discusses

B.C.'s health minister Josie Osborne joins Mornings with Ryan & Lisa. 

Discussing what upstream prevention can look like after report suggests gender-based violence costs the province more than $1 billion per year

Erica Woodin, PhD, is a Professor & Director of Clinical Training at Uvic and Associate Editor, Journal of Family Psychology. 

Tense diplomacy: U.S.-Iran talks remain chilled as economic and humanitarian pressures mount

Retired diplomat Jeremy Kinsman joins Mornings with Ryan & Lisa.