The Sooke Music & Art Festival is back for its 11th year. Founder Peter Jonassen and spokesperson Frankie Lawrence join Josh & Jade to discuss the festival's growth, this year's lineup, support for local and emerging artists, and the volunteers who help bring one of Sooke's biggest community celebrations to life.

The <a href="https://www.sookemusicfestival.ca/">Sooke Music &amp; Art Festival</a> is back for its 11th year. Founder Peter Jonassen and spokesperson Frankie Lawrence join Josh &amp; Jade to discuss the festival's growth, this year's lineup, support for local and emerging artists, and the volunteers who help bring one of Sooke's biggest community celebrations to life.

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The Canadian Press legislative reporter Wolfgang Depner joins Josh & Jade to discuss Kerry-Lynne Findlay's resignation as BC Conservative leader, the appointment of interim leader Lorne Doerkson, and what the dramatic turn of events means for the future of the party and the Abbotsford-Mission byelection ahead of a possible snap election.

The Canadian Press legislative reporter Wolfgang Depner joins Josh &amp; Jade to discuss Kerry-Lynne Findlay's resignation as BC Conservative leader, the appointment of interim leader Lorne Doerkson, and what the dramatic turn of events means for the future of the party and the Abbotsford-Mission byelection ahead of a possible snap election.

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Paws on the Dance Floor is bringing live music, dancing, costumes, and a whole lot of heart to Victoria. We caught up with David Pretty, drummer for Take Cover Band and a volunteer with Cat's Cradle Animal Rescue, to chat about the September 26 fundraiser, how it helps local rescue cats, and why he hopes everyone comes dressed to impress for the costume contest.

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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1748009976439641&amp;set=gm.1561270568997666">Paws on the Dance Floor</a> is bringing live music, dancing, costumes, and a whole lot of heart to Victoria. We caught up with David Pretty, drummer for <a href="https://takecoverband.ca/shows/">Take Cover Band</a> and a volunteer with <a href="https://catscradleanimalrescue.com/events/paws-on-the-dance-floor/">Cat's Cradle Animal Rescue</a>, to chat about the September 26 fundraiser, how it helps local rescue cats, and why he hopes everyone comes dressed to impress for the costume contest. <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/paws-on-the-dance-floor?fbclid=IwY2xjawUWl05wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVh4cVFOTTM0WlNDRExnMUFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe3QjYANmP7EQGUhkSOtxaRPaeJFbviYfYXXSlwrUkFwW6XJVpNbkXm5jiU5Y_aem_85d1wPYWHe5Bp2cG-kpiPA">BUY TICKETS HERE&nbsp;</a>

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Erika Berg, Fire Information Officer with the Coastal Fire Centre, joins Josh & Jade for an update on the out-of-control Mount Jack wildfire, burning west of Sooke, including the fire's growth, the efforts to suppress it, and what firefighters are watching in the days ahead.

Image credit:Photo: BC Wildfire Service | Mount Jack (V62262) - Afternoon aerial view - Sept. 21, 2026

Erika Berg, Fire Information Officer with the Coastal Fire Centre, joins Josh &amp; Jade for an update on the out-of-control <a href="https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2026&amp;incidentNumber=V62262&amp;source=map">Mount Jack wildfire</a>, burning west of Sooke, including the fire's growth, the efforts to suppress it, and what firefighters are watching in the days ahead.
Image credit: Photo: BC Wildfire Service | Mount Jack (V62262) - Afternoon aerial view - Sept. 21, 2026

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