Limping Along: Interregional Transit and the Problem We Have Learned to Live With

For more than a decade, British Columbia has been quietly adapting to a growing gap in how people move between communities. Private intercity services withdrew. Public transit systems continued to function largely within municipal and regional boundaries. And over time, we learned to live with the…

Getting Your Garden Ready for Spring

Whether you’re planting vegetables or just trying to keep your garden healthy, Fiona covers it all. Fiona Hammersley Chambers from Metchosin Farm joined Josh & Jade to talk about spring soil care, beneficial fungi, pest management, and practical tips for this time of year.

A Local Connection to a Distant War

Brendan Strain joined Josh & Jade today, to talk about his fifth trip over to Ukraine to reporting on Vancouver Island Supports Ukraine. Brendan catches us up on their latest mission to help a children’s hospital operating under constant threat. It’s a story about local action with global impact.

Why Hermann’s Isn’t Saved Yet: Al Smith Talks Funding, Fixes, and the Road Ahead

Josh & Jade talked with Al Smith, Board Chair of Arts On View Society, about the future of Hermann’s and View Street Social. Where the fundraising stands, why closure is still on the table, and what rebuilding could look like if the campaign succeeds.

Vic Food Guys: Tequila Nights

Vic Food Guys Dallas and Scott Gurney from 17 Black Events joined Josh & Jade to talk Tequila Nights, one of Victoria’s biggest party‑meets‑food events. From tequila tastings and killer eats to DJs, dancing, and full‑on nightlife vibes, Scott breaks down how Tequila Nights turns downtown into one m…

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

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…