Road Safety at Work urges caution as B.C. begins first winter under permanent Pacific Time

Trace Acres, Program Director with Road Safety at Work, joins the program on the first business day under B.C.'s new year-round Pacific Time system to discuss darker winter mornings, driver fatigue, visibility challenges, and what motorists and employers can do to stay safe.

Mayor Barb reflects on 21 years of service to Esquimalt

Outgoing Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins joins the program on her final day in office before the Township's new mayor and council are sworn in, reflecting on the community's transformation during 21 years of public service and why she believes Esquimalt is in good hands.

Why frozen-at-sea seafood might be fresher than "fresh" fish

Jennifer Gidora, operations manager at Finest at Sea, and Dallas from Vic Food Guys join the program to discuss the final fresh halibut trip of the year, why frozen-at-sea seafood can sometimes outperform fresh fish, and the technology helping ensure every fish caught is accounted for. Photo: Fine…

Potato talk: getting into the garden with Fiona Hammersly Chambers

Image courtesy of Fiona Hammersly Chambers. 

Tech Talk October 31, 2026

On our Halloween edition of "Tech Talk", Kyle and I discuss Apple's new OLED iPad mini, touch MacBook and M6 MacBook Pro plus answers to your tech questions.

The stories and mysteries hidden behind Victoria's street names

Retired geotechnical engineer Doug VanDine spent three years researching the origins of Victoria's 503 street names. He joins Josh & Jade to discuss the influence of local historian Danda Humphreys, the stories he uncovered, the mysteries that remain unsolved, and what street names reveal about the…

Rebuilding the NDP, European friendships and the stakes of the U.S. midterms

Camosun College political science instructor Dan Reeve joins Josh & Jade to discuss the BC NDP's path forward after its election defeat, Canada's growing relationship with Europe through the new Canada-EU alliance, and how the results of next week's U.S. midterm elections could affect trade, tariff…

Keeping Wildlife Safe This Halloween

From fake spiderwebs trapping birds to pumpkins attracting wildlife, some Halloween traditions can have unintended consequences. Hailey Boehner from the BC SPCA joined Josh & Jade with practical tips on how to celebrate Halloween while protecting local wildlife.

New vet clinic fills long-standing gap in Esquimalt

Recently re-elected Esquimalt councillor Meagan Brame joins the program to discuss the opening of Fireweed Veterinary Hospital on Esquimalt Road, the growing number of local services in the township, and the priorities facing council as members prepare to be sworn in for a new term. Image: CTV News

Why Victoria transit drivers say they're 'hurry sick'

CTV Vancouver Island reporter Anna McMillan joins Josh & Jade to discuss the staffing, scheduling and recovery-time concerns at the heart of Greater Victoria's ongoing transit dispute, and why rider advocates continue to support transit workers. Image: CTV News Vancouver Island