Ryan & Lisa: The Podcast
Goldstream falls drowning, tariffs on pause, B.C. wood foam hits commercialization and wine industry contends with wildfire recovery
It seems talks between the U.S. and Canada have managed to delay – and perhaps even halt – the new wave of tariffs threatened by U.S. president Trump. Within a couple hours of when Trump had said 50 per cent tariffs on many Canadian goods would come into effect, he posted to social media saying the…
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Preparing B.C. industry for new tariffs, spider talk, JUUL appeals class action certification and local students to represent Canada in global robotics competition
Ryan & Lisa talk gas prices, a fire in a historic Cumberland building over this past weekend and more on spiders as they seem to keep popping up in our houses these days. Plus, eight local high school students have been named Team Canada to compete in an international robotic competition happenin…
1:08:06
B.C. politics shake-up, new Tumbler Ridge documents, Minto Cup and lemonade stand for Victoria Hospital Foundation
Listeners text in their thoughts on dealing with spiders and more issues of the day as Ryan & Lisa kick off the day with top local updates and conversations about the news. Friday brought some significant shake-ups in B.C. politics, after a cabinet shuffle followed Minister Brenda Bailey disclosu…
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Victoria transit strike notice, support for wildfire evacuees, Tour de Victoria, weekend eats and girls' teams in local little league
Catch the latest on BC wildfires, upcoming weekend events and transit labour troubles in Victoria as Ryan & Lisa explore what you need to know to start your Friday off right. Plus, Central Saanich Little League says it is seeing a significant uptick in girl’s registration since 2022, and they’ve …
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Tips for smoky skies, therapeutic horses, Soberfest, WLA championships and should Canada give the ambassador from the U.S. the boot?
You know Kids Count! supports children in our community through things like the breakfast program, but we’re also supporting other things that are key for their development – including things like mental wellbeing. Ryan spent much of his mid-day with horses yesterday so to learn a bit more about ho…
1:05:48
Helicopter traffic enforcement, Victoria pool access, travel amid wildfires and Capitol Iron Building plans
As these devastating wildfires on the mainland continue to wreck havoc on communities, many of us here on the Island are reconsidering our summer travel plans. Road Safety at Work is urging drivers to avoid unnecessary travel near wildfires. Program director Trace Acres is joins to talk through wha…
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Wildfire evacuations & farming concerns, e-bike safety debates and discourse on travel with children
Ryan & Lisa discuss with listeners the story of the flight from Victoria to Toronto cancellation after a child refused to put on their seatbelt. Plus, B.C.’s wine growers are among the industries highly effected by the wildfire situation in the Okanagan, and the rapidly evolving situation means we…
1:04:43
Insurance & wildfires, federal byelections, property right politics and Junior Shamrocks head to Minto Cup
As the Senior Shamrocks are headed to the WLA final Saturday, the Junior Shamrocks are also having a moment in the sun, after a win over the weekend has progressed them to compete in the 2026 Minto Cup in Calgary. Junior A Shamrocks General Manager Rod Wade has the details. Plus, Fiona Hammersly C…
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Cliffside rescue, wildfire smoke haze and an abundance of local excitement heading into the weekend
Ryan & Sports Guy Steve talk gas prices and field questions from listeners about sports news. Plus, local hoaxes and legends on International Serpent Day. Meanwhile, Air quality is remaining top-of-mind as hazy skies have made it to much of Vancouver Island. Overnight here in Victoria we saw the …
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BC Hydro buys natural-gas generating plant, deer contraception and wildfires smoke out HarbourCats' season finale as Shamrocks battle in semifinal series
The Canadian Red Cross has launched a campaign aiming to support people in the province affected by wildfires, in the form of direct assistance and relief along with future community preparedness efforts. Their BC and Yukon vice president Pat Quealey joins to break down the appeal. Plus, the Nana…
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