Tech Talk – Feb. 28, 2026

Alan Perry and Gary Beyer cover security alerts, tech news, and practical tips: Triangle/Canadian Tire accounts hacked, Discord delays facial age verification, and smart credit card “lock” tips. Mobile updates: Freedom’s 100GB plan, Rogers/Shaw rate hike, and B.C.’s new 7% PST on cable/home phones…

Capacity - not preference - is the new politics

Camosun College Political Science instructor Dan Reeve joins the program to talk about the fiscal reckoning many governments are now dealing with and how politics are being increasingly shaped by the limits of our systems — not just the ideas we have for them.

Spin, Shop, Repeat at Mary Winspear

Paulus Scholten a vendor at the South Island Vinyl Record Show joined Josh & Jade to preview this Sunday’s big vinyl record show at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. Crates of rare finds, classics, and collector gems all under one roof. IMAGE: Mary Winspear Facebook Page 

Saanich Councillor Calls for Rethink on Housing Targets

Saanich Councillor Judy Brownoff joined Josh & Jade to explain why she’s pushing to rethink the Province’s housing targets, saying the numbers aren’t realistic, key projects have stalled, and municipalities need a more practical path forward. She breaks down what’s driving the motion, what’s change…

What’s Next for Esquimalt’s Busiest Stretch?

Esquimalt’s Director of Engineering, Joel Clary, joined Josh & Jade to break down what’s coming in Phase Two of the Esquimalt Road upgrades from new bike and pedestrian improvements to big underground utility work, and what residents can expect as plans move closer to the final design

Friday Food Vibes: Brass Monkey rebrand, Culinaire, a local hidden gem tasting menu and Picklefest reaction

Dork Uncorked and Vic Food Guys Friday feature on Mornings with Ryan & Lisa. 

Find out how much CFAX Santas Anonymous raised through your donations to the Bottle Depot charity bin

The Bottle Depot general manager Matt Martin joins Mornings on CFAX. 

Meet the young man who is the first known to be cured of rare disease CGE in a gene-editing clinical trial

Ty Sperle joins Mornings on CFAX. 

North Cowichan mayor says municipality doesn't have resources to meet provincial housing targets, citing infrastructure limitations and water system issues

North Cowichan mayor Rob Douglas joins Mornings on CFAX. 

Shelbourne Plan Shrinks as Victoria Rentals Surge

Josh & Jade got the full real‑estate down low from Citified.ca’s Mike Kozakowski, covering 825 Fort hitting 75% leased downtown, Sooke’s recent sales slump, and Saanich’s decision to scale back the Shelbourne Valley Plan to a six‑storey cap after community pushback. A fast, sharp look at what’s sha…