Victoria Transit Riders Union spokesperson, Liz Cronin, joins the program to discuss concerns surrounding BC Transit's new Fare Awareness and Enforcement Program and explaining why bus riders have been calling on the provincial government to eliminate fares for teen and senior transit users now and expediting the move to universal, fare-free transit.

<a href="https://victoriatransitridersunion.com/">Victoria Transit Riders Union</a> spokesperson, Liz Cronin, joins the program to discuss concerns surrounding BC Transit's new Fare Awareness and Enforcement Program and explaining why bus riders have been calling on the provincial government to eliminate fares for teen and senior transit users now and expediting the move to universal, fare-free transit.

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Transit Riders decry fare enforcement plans, reiterate calls for free transit service

Josh & Jade headed out to Metchosin Farm with Fiona Hammersley Chambers, who walked us through the art of seeding, why phenotypes matter when you’re selecting and saving varieties, and how soil quality shapes everything that grows. And as she dug up a massive Jerusalem artichoke, Fiona showed us exactly what healthy soil and smart seed stewardship really looks like.

Josh &amp; Jade headed out to Metchosin Farm with Fiona Hammersley Chambers, who walked us through the art of seeding, why phenotypes matter when you&rsquo;re selecting and saving varieties, and how soil quality shapes everything that grows. And as she dug up a massive Jerusalem artichoke, Fiona showed us exactly what healthy soil and smart seed stewardship really looks like.

Seed Wisdom from Metchosin Farm

Josh & Jade caught up with Jon Derry, Partner at Collective Entertainment & Event Group, about this year’s Great Canadian Bash. The event returns to Starlight Stadium June 27 with The Tea Party at 7 and Our Lady Peace headlining at 8:45. The day starts at 3 with the Great Canadian Cookout and performances from Darrian Gerard and Victoria duo Cold Fame. Tickets start at $59, with presales March 11 and part of every ticket supporting local charities.

Josh &amp; Jade caught up with Jon Derry, Partner at Collective Entertainment &amp; Event Group, about this year&rsquo;s Great Canadian Bash. The event returns to Starlight Stadium June 27 with The Tea Party at 7 and Our Lady Peace headlining at 8:45. The day starts at 3 with the Great Canadian Cookout and performances from Darrian Gerard and Victoria duo Cold Fame. Tickets start at $59, with presales March 11 and part of every ticket supporting local charities.

Great Canadian Bash: Early Canada Day Party Back for Year Two

Josh & Jade spoke with Sidney Mayor Cliff McNeil‑Smith about the airport bus debate, as the transit commission considers a May pilot. Sidney’s worried a Route 72 detour could undo recent Route 88 improvements  adding travel time and crowding for daily riders. 
The mayor breaks down what he’s hearing from residents, why even a short‑term pilot carries risks, and whether hybrid options like targeted airport trips could be a better fit for the Peninsula.

Josh &amp; Jade spoke with Sidney Mayor Cliff McNeil‑Smith about the airport bus debate, as the transit commission considers a May pilot. Sidney&rsquo;s worried a Route 72 detour could undo recent Route 88 improvements&nbsp; adding travel time and crowding for daily riders. The mayor breaks down what he&rsquo;s hearing from residents, why even a short‑term pilot carries risks, and whether hybrid options like targeted airport trips could be a better fit for the Peninsula.

Transit Riders decry fare enforcement plans, reiterate calls for free transit service

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