Tech Talk – April 11 2026

Tech Talk – April 11  2026: Alan Perry is joined by Ricky Winter (Tech Experience Manager at London Drugs Tillicum) to cover the latest in tech, including Apple 26.4.1 updates, scam alerts (CRA texts and Facebook account takeovers), Freedom Mobile’s latest plans, AI security developments, Kindle St…

Byelections and Backroom Tactics: A Rough Week for Political Trust

Josh & Jade are joined by Dan Reeve, political science instructor at Camosun College as they unpack a week's worth of political news, including Monday's three federal byelections and what the contests reveal about voter engagement and national party positioning. The conversation also turns to Elect…

AI to Supplement — Not Replace — Human Meteorologists in Canada

Josh & Jade speak with Stéphane Beauregard, who manages the design and integration of weather forecast systems and artificial intelligence at the Meteorological Service of Canada. Environment and Climate Change Canada is rolling out a new hybrid weather forecasting model combining traditional phys…

Artemis II astronauts return to earth, splash down off Southern California

Josh & Jade are joined by Tech Talk host Alan Perry as the crew members aboard lunar mission Artemis II land in the Pacific Ocean, capping off their 10-day voyage around the moon. Image via NASA

B.C. Labour Market Update with Minister Ravi Kahlon

B.C.’s latest Labour Force Survey numbers offer a snapshot of employment, wages, and broader economic conditions across the province. Labour Minister Ravi Kahlon joins Ryan and Lisa to break down what the data reveals about the current health of the job market, what it means for workers and busines…

Victoria Cruise Season Sets Sail for 2026

Victoria’s cruise ship season officially gets underway as Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam becomes the first vessel to dock at Ogden Point on April 10. The 2026 season is expected to bring more than 300 ship calls and over a million passengers to the capital, marking another major boost for the lo…

Vancouver Island Team Bringing Aid to Ukraine’s Children’s Hospitals

Ryan and Lisa speak with Bob Beckett of Vancouver Island Supports Ukraine, a humanitarian group that has completed several missions to support hospitals and children in Ukraine. The project aims to improve care for children undergoing cancer treatment and those injured in the ongoing conflict, wher…

Artemis II to return from Historic Lunar Mission

Ryan and Lisa break down NASA’s Artemis II mission after its successful journey around the Moon, the first crewed mission to venture that far into deep space in more than 50 years.  Associate Teaching Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UVic, joins the show to discuss the mission and what comes n…

Why Heritage Rules Can Complicate Development

Citified.ca’s Mike Kozakowski joined Josh & Jade to unpack major downtown development headlines including a huge new rental proposal at Spencer Block, the court‑ordered sale of the Wintergarden Hotel project, and why building around heritage designation is one of the biggest challenges facing devel…

Esquimalt Robotics Team Fundraising to Represent B.C. at World Championships

Josh & Jade speak with members of the Esquimalt Atom Smashers robotics team, including team captain Colin, head of business and communications Parker, and Alex, who leads the team’s prototyping work, along with Tina O’Keefe, Esquimalt High School’s robotics coach. The Atom Smashers are fresh off a…