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 trades workers, and how limited training spaces are creating a bottleneck for aspiring mechanics. 

If you've tried booking a vehicle repair lately, you've probably noticed the wait. Patrick Jones Instructor, Program Leader, Automotive Service Technician &nbsp;&amp; EV Programs,<a href="https://camosun.ca/programs-courses/automotive-service-technician-foundation-certificate"> Camosun College</a> joined Josh &amp; Jade to talk about the ongoing shortage of automotive technicians, the growing demand for skilled trades workers, and how limited training spaces are creating a bottleneck for aspiring mechanics.

Making the afternoon commute a little more bearable … join Josh & Jade, Afternoons on CFAX 1070. News, Weather, Traffic, and Conversation, weekdays 3-6. 

Making the afternoon commute a&nbsp;little more bearable &hellip; join Josh &amp; Jade, Afternoons on CFAX 1070. News, Weather, Traffic, and Conversation, weekdays 3-6.&nbsp;

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The Trade That's Hiring Faster Than It Can Train

We spoke with the founder of One with Nature Survival and Bushcraft School a few months ago about his pitch to do wilderness survival education on a patch of crown land in and around East Sooke Park. His proposal generated considerable backlash in the local community and now the province has rejected his application. However, Vitaliy Svetlichnyy tells us there’s still an important story to tell about outdoor education, environmental stewardship and what he’s learned through this process as he looks towards his next endeavours. 

We spoke with the founder of One with Nature Survival and Bushcraft School a few months ago about his pitch to do wilderness survival education on a patch of crown land in and around East Sooke Park.&nbsp;His proposal generated considerable backlash in the local community and now the province has rejected his application. However, Vitaliy Svetlichnyy tells us there&rsquo;s still an important story to tell about outdoor education, environmental stewardship and what he&rsquo;s learned through this process as he looks towards his next endeavours.&nbsp;

"You learn by trying:" man behind unsuccessful application to use provincial land near East Sooke Park hopes to bring survivalist lessons to a less controversial sites

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 causing some buyers to think twice. Lots to unpack, and Mike helps make sense of it all!

Mike Kozakowski from Citified joined Josh &amp; 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 causing some buyers to think twice.&nbsp;Lots to unpack, and Mike helps make sense of it all!

Esquimalt Delays, Sooke Slowdowns & New Rentals Near UVic

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 region for generations to come.

With construction entering the home stretch, Esquimalt Fire Chief Matt Furlot provides Josh &amp; 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 region for generations to come.

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