A slimy sea creature at the center of international drama? A Nanaimo man faces sentencing for illegally harvesting sea cucumbers. Teale Phelps Bondaroff from OceansAsia dives into the surprising black market for this ocean delicacy. 

 

A slimy sea creature at the center of international drama? A Nanaimo man faces sentencing for illegally harvesting sea cucumbers. Teale Phelps Bondaroff from OceansAsia dives into the surprising black market for this ocean delicacy.&nbsp;
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The Best Way to Start an Island Morning! Ryan & Lisa on CFAX 1070, weekdays 6-9. It’s all HERE … News, Weather, Traffic, and Community.

The Best Way to Start an Island Morning! Ryan &amp; Lisa on CFAX 1070, weekdays 6-9. It&rsquo;s all HERE &hellip; News, Weather, Traffic, and Community.

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Sea Cucumber Smuggling: Slimy Secrets of the Black Market

On this episode of Tech Talk, Alan Perry (Host and Technology Tutor) is joined by Charles Martin (Co-host, Victoria Mac and iOS Users Group Program Director and London Drugs In-Home Tech) and producer Kathryn Abbott

They cover important security and privacy news, including CRA text scams and Facebook Marketplace frauds, break down standout announcements from CES 2026, and highlight smart tech deals and gadgets worth watching. Plus, updates on Apple TV, AI basics and whether you should be using it, and answers to your tech questions.

On this episode of Tech Talk, Alan Perry (Host and Technology Tutor) is joined by Charles Martin (Co-host, Victoria Mac and iOS Users Group Program Director and London Drugs In-Home Tech) and producer Kathryn Abbott
They cover important security and privacy news, including CRA text scams and Facebook Marketplace frauds, break down standout announcements from CES 2026, and highlight smart tech deals and gadgets worth watching. Plus, updates on Apple TV, AI basics and whether you should be using it, and answers to your tech questions.

Tech Talk -Jan 17, 2026

Michael Mulligan of Mulligan Defence Lawyers breaks down the charges against the youth and adult arrested in the Mayfair Mall incident, explains how the law treats weapons like bear spray, and why youth offenders face a different process. Tune in to hear how public safety, bystander harm, and gaps in the Criminal Code all play into this case.

Michael Mulligan of Mulligan Defence Lawyers breaks down the charges against the youth and adult arrested in the Mayfair Mall incident, explains how the law treats weapons like bear spray, and why youth offenders face a different process. Tune in to hear how public safety, bystander harm, and gaps in the Criminal Code all play into this case.

Bear Spray, Youth Charges and a Gap in The Criminal Code 

Political science instructor Dan Reeve joins Josh & Jade to discuss Canada’s changing relationship with China through a BC lens, what Carney’s new trade deal could mean locally, and how it’s landing politically. We also look at the BC Conservative leadership race and a timely debate over how local democracy is evolving in Greater Victoria.

Political science instructor Dan Reeve joins Josh &amp; Jade to discuss Canada&rsquo;s changing relationship with China through a BC lens, what Carney&rsquo;s new trade deal could mean locally, and how it&rsquo;s landing politically. We also look at the BC Conservative leadership race and a timely debate over how local democracy is evolving in Greater Victoria.

Sea Cucumber Smuggling: Slimy Secrets of the Black Market

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