Esquimalt Delays, Sooke Slowdowns & New Rentals Near UVic

Mike Kozakowski from Citified joined Josh & Jade for the weekly development conversation. From delays to Esquimalt's new fire hall and the 900s project to a proposed rental building near UVic. We'll also check in on Sooke's housing market and why infrastructure and healthcare concerns may be causin…

Esquimalt Fire Hall project on track for early 2027 opening

With construction entering the home stretch, Esquimalt Fire Chief Matt Furlot provides Josh & Jade with an update on the township's new fire hall, discussing the revised opening timeline, innovations for improved firefighter safety, and how the facility is being built to serve Esquimalt and the reg…

Highway 1 Work Zone Blitz Nets 16 Distracted Drivers, 8 Speeders

A work-zone safety blitz near the Helmcken interchange resulted in 16 distracted-driving tickets and eight tickets for drivers travelling more than 20 km/h over the posted construction-zone speed limit, among other infractions. Road Safety at Work Program Director Trace Acres joins Josh & Jade to d…

From Prehistoric Chaos to Anthony Bourdain

Movie reviewer Jason Whyte dropped by with a few big-screen picks this week, including the dinosaur-filled thrill ride The End of Oak Street, the new Anthony Bourdain biopic Tony, a look back at The Fast & The Furious, and a reminder about this weekend’s free outdoor screening of Josie and the Puss…

The Trade That's Hiring Faster Than It Can Train

If you've tried booking a vehicle repair lately, you've probably noticed the wait. Patrick Jones Instructor, Program Leader, Automotive Service Technician  & EV Programs, Camosun College joined Josh & Jade to talk about the ongoing shortage of automotive technicians, the growing demand for skilled …

Goldstream Falls tragedy prompts water safety reminder from BCEHS

A 27-year-old man has died following a swimming incident at Goldstream Falls. BC Emergency Health Services Public Information Officer Brian Twaites joins Josh & Jade to discuss the response to the call, the hidden dangers of natural waterways, and the simple steps that can help prevent drowning tra…

What's Happening in School Zones? BCAA Survey Reveals Troubling Trends

As families start gearing up for the return to school, we caught up with Linda Lawlor from BCAA about staying safe around school zones. From speeding and distracted driving to crosswalk safety, we talked about the biggest concerns on our roads and a survey showing most British Columbians have witne…

Mindfulness, Mental Health, and Breaking the Stress Cycle

Many of us say we're "fine" while quietly carrying a lot of stress. Michael Cook from the BC Association for Living Mindfully joined Josh & Jade to chat about why stress can start to feel normal, how mindfulness can help, and simple tools for finding a little more balance in our day-to-day lives. …

Building Community Through Comfort Food and Wings

Dallas from The Vic Food Guys brings chef/owner Brendan Walker from The Tartan Toque into the studio to discuss his journey through the restaurant industry, how the restaurant has grown under his leadership, the importance of serving Victoria's celiac community, and the passion behind the restauran…

Which Little Free Library Is Victoria’s Favourite?

Teale Phelps Bondaroff, volunteer lead of the Pocket Places Project with the Greater Victoria Placemaking Network, joined us to talk about the second annual Greater Victoria Little Free Library Awards. Voting is open now, and you can check out the nominees and cast your ballot at Victoria Placemaki…