Join Alan Perry, technology tutor and host, with Terry Sirup, Computer Tech and Store Sales Manager at Priority 1 Computers, for the latest in tech news, deals, and tips. This weekend, they’ll cover the hottest mobile plans, discounts on laptops and gadgets, rising RAM and SSD prices, and major updates from Apple, Microsoft, TikTok, and OpenAI. Plus, essential advice on avoiding online scams and protecting your security and privacy.

Join Alan Perry, technology tutor and host, with Terry Sirup, Computer Tech and Store Sales Manager at Priority 1 Computers, for the latest in tech news, deals, and tips. This weekend, they&rsquo;ll cover the hottest mobile plans, discounts on laptops and gadgets, rising RAM and SSD prices, and major updates from Apple, Microsoft, TikTok, and OpenAI. Plus, essential advice on avoiding online scams and protecting your security and privacy.

From smartphones and computers to HDTV’s and printers, Alan Perry and his guests will keep you current, and help you overcome any issues while keeping hackers and scammers at bay. Alan is a CFAX 1070 veteran, having been on the air here since the 70's. A well respected member of our community. 

From smartphones and computers to HDTV&rsquo;s and printers, Alan Perry and his guests will keep you current, and help you overcome any issues while keeping hackers and scammers at bay. Alan is a CFAX 1070 veteran, having been on the air here since the 70's. A well respected member of our community.&nbsp;

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Tech Talk -Jan 24, 2026

Josh & Jade are joined by Camosun College political science instructor Dan Reeve to examine the politics behind two very different headlines: SD61’s budget math under flat provincial funding, and Pierre Poilievre’s decision to take his message to The Joe Rogan Experience.

Image via: Instagram/pierrepoilievremp

Josh &amp; Jade are joined by Camosun College political science instructor Dan Reeve to examine the politics behind two very different headlines: SD61&rsquo;s budget math under flat provincial funding, and Pierre Poilievre&rsquo;s decision to take his message to The Joe Rogan Experience.
Image via: Instagram/pierrepoilievremp

Cuts & Calculus: School Budgets and Poilievre’s Joe Rogan Experience

As Greater Victoria schools enjoy spring break, SD61 turns to the harder work of budget math. With flat per‑student provincial funding and shifting enrolment, the district is balancing next year’s books — and middle‑school jazz band and choir are part of the equation.

Josh discloses his connection to the story and speaks with parent Trevor Barry and Chris Leeson, president of the Greater Victoria Music Educators Association, about the real‑world impact of the proposal and the system constraints shaping those decisions.

SD61’s public budget engagement is scheduled for March 30 at SJ Willis, featuring a budget presentation and round‑table discussions.

Image via CTV News

As Greater Victoria schools enjoy spring break, SD61 turns to the harder work of budget math. With flat per‑student provincial funding and shifting enrolment, the district is balancing next year&rsquo;s books &mdash; and middle‑school jazz band and choir are part of the equation.
Josh discloses his connection to the story and speaks with parent Trevor Barry and Chris Leeson, president of the Greater Victoria Music Educators Association, about the real‑world impact of the proposal and the system constraints shaping those decisions.
SD61&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.sd61.bc.ca/our-district/financial/">public budget engagement</a> is scheduled for March 30 at SJ Willis, featuring a budget presentation and round‑table discussions.
Image via CTV News

Sweet Sounds, Sour Math: Harmonizing Middle‑School Music

B.C.'s independent privacy and information commissioner Michael Harvey joins the show to discuss his assessment of Bill-9 and the wider FOI system context. 

B.C.'s independent privacy and information commissioner Michael Harvey joins the show to discuss his assessment of Bill-9 and the wider FOI system context.&nbsp;

"It does not involve a decrease in the right of access to information:" privacy and information commissioner discusses his assessment of proposed changes to B.C.'s FOI legislation, says his office will monitor for problems if Act passes Royal Assent 

Tech Talk -Jan 24, 2026

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