Ryan & Lisa, Mornings on CFAX 1070: Friday, September 18th, 2026

Could British Columbia be headed for a snap election? We kick off the show with Jon Roe from the Angus Reid Institute as new polling suggests many British Columbians feel politically homeless. Then, with the annual Terry Fox Run happening Sunday at Mile Zero, we catch up with organizer Darren Wark, Terry's cousin, to talk about the legacy, inspiration, and community spirit behind one of Canada's most meaningful events.

We also dive into the latest turmoil inside BC's Conservative Party with Canadian Press legislative reporter Wolfgang Depner, and explore Canada's growing relationship with the European Union with UVic political science professor Amy Verdun, including what it could mean for our future and potential fallout with the United States. 

Plus, it's Friday Food Vibes! We spotlight some delicious Vancouver Island adventures, including Painter's Palate in Campbell River, Smalltoberfest in Sidney, and the Soundbite Food Truck & Music Festival in Langford.

Politics, community, world affairs, and great local food. It's all on today's edition of Ryan & Lisa, Mornings on CFAX 1070. 

Listen live weekdays from 6-9 on iHeartRadio or watch us on CTV, Crave and YouTube.

Ryan &amp; Lisa, Mornings on CFAX 1070: Friday, September 18th, 2026
Could British Columbia be headed for a snap election? We kick off the show with Jon Roe from the Angus Reid Institute as new polling suggests many British Columbians feel politically homeless. Then, with the annual Terry Fox Run happening Sunday at Mile Zero, we catch up with organizer Darren Wark, Terry's cousin, to talk about the legacy, inspiration, and community spirit behind one of Canada's most meaningful events.
We also dive into the latest turmoil inside BC's Conservative Party with Canadian Press legislative reporter Wolfgang Depner, and explore Canada's growing relationship with the European Union with UVic political science professor Amy Verdun, including what it could mean for our future and potential fallout with the United States.&nbsp;
Plus, it's Friday Food Vibes! We spotlight some delicious Vancouver Island adventures, including Painter's Palate in Campbell River, Smalltoberfest in Sidney, and the Soundbite Food Truck &amp; Music Festival in Langford.
Politics, community, world affairs, and great local food. It's all on today's edition of Ryan &amp; Lisa, Mornings on CFAX 1070.&nbsp;
Listen live weekdays from 6-9 on iHeartRadio or watch us on CTV, Crave and YouTube.

The Best Way to Start an Island Morning! Ryan & Lisa on CFAX 1070, weekdays 6-9. It’s all HERE … News, Weather, Traffic, and Community.

The Best Way to Start an Island Morning! Ryan &amp; Lisa on CFAX 1070, weekdays 6-9. It&rsquo;s all HERE &hellip; News, Weather, Traffic, and Community.

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The Best Way to Start an Island Morning! Ryan & Lisa on CFAX 1070, weekdays 6-9. It’s all HERE … News, Weather, Traffic, and Community. 

The Best Way to Start an Island Morning! Ryan &amp; Lisa on CFAX 1070, weekdays 6-9. It&rsquo;s all HERE &hellip; News, Weather, Traffic, and Community.&nbsp;

Could BC Be Headed for a Snap Election? Terry Fox, Political Drama & Food Vibes

The BC Greens have found another local candidate in David Evans, who will face off with against BC NDP incumbent Dana Lajeunesse for the role of MLA in the Juan de Fuca-Malahat riding.

Plus, the RCMP's Cst. Derek Chaloner joins with de Rock update froa Tour m the road on this rainy day. CFAX Santas Anonymous executive director Christine Hewitt-Goodsir also joins. 

The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul Vancouver Island is kicking off its Hearts for Homes campaign, ramping up to a gala event on Saturday aiming to raise $300,000 to support local housing programs. Executive director Derek Pace joins for more.

Exports dominated much of the campaigning yesterday from party leaders, with the BC Conservatives promising to double energy exports and the BC NDP promising to do the same with critical minerals. Meanwhile, the BC Greens made a pledge to lift the freeze on $10 a day childcare spaces. How does this all fit into this campaign season? UBC political science lecturer Stewart Prest shares his take. 

The fifth annual South Island Powwow is happening tomorrow on National Truth and Reconciliation Day at Royal Athletic Park, running from 10 a.m. til 7 p.m. It’s an event that recognizes survivors of the residential school system, the Sixties Scoop and the children who never made it home from these institutions. And it’s also an event celebrating Indigenous cultures, community and resiliency with cultural performances, guests speakers and vendors. Songhees councillor and member of the South Island Powwow Committee Eugene Sam joins. 

The BC Greens have found another local candidate in David Evans, who will face off with against BC NDP incumbent Dana Lajeunesse for the role of MLA in the Juan de Fuca-Malahat riding.
Plus, the RCMP's Cst. Derek Chaloner joins with de Rock update froa Tour m the road on this rainy day. CFAX Santas Anonymous executive director Christine Hewitt-Goodsir also joins.&nbsp;
The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul Vancouver Island is kicking off its Hearts for Homes campaign, ramping up to a gala event on Saturday aiming to raise $300,000 to support local housing programs. Executive director Derek Pace joins for more.
Exports dominated much of the campaigning yesterday from party leaders, with the BC Conservatives promising to double energy exports and the BC NDP promising to do the same with critical minerals. Meanwhile, the BC Greens made a pledge to lift the freeze on $10 a day childcare spaces. How does this all fit into this campaign season? UBC political science lecturer Stewart Prest shares his take.&nbsp;
The fifth annual South Island Powwow is happening tomorrow on National Truth and Reconciliation Day at Royal Athletic Park, running from 10 a.m. til 7 p.m. It&rsquo;s an event that recognizes survivors of the residential school system, the Sixties Scoop and the children who never made it home from these institutions.&nbsp;And it&rsquo;s also an event celebrating Indigenous cultures, community and resiliency with cultural performances, guests speakers and vendors. Songhees councillor and member of the South Island Powwow Committee Eugene Sam joins.&nbsp;

Economic spin in B.C. politics, South Island Powwow, Hearts for Homes and more community buzz 

BC NDP incumbent Diana Gibson is running for re-election in Oak Bay-Gordon Head, and this time will face off against a former MLA who held the riding, Andrew Weaver, who is now under the banner of CentreBC. Meanwhile, the BC Conservatives have nominated business and real estate developer Stan Sipos as their contender. Diana Gibson joins to talk about her pitch to voters, and how this double election season is shaking out.

The Department of National Defence's Chief Petty Officer Gordon Durham catches up with us on the Tour de Rock route as riders continue raising funds in support of children with cancer. 

The BC Greens have named their candidate for Victoria Beacon-Hill, the very riding former leader Sonia Furstenau contested and lost in 2024.What’s different this time around? We meet litigator Raj Sahota. 

Our double-election coverage continues with a turn to the West Shore, as Colwood incumbent Doug Kobyashi has been door-knocking to make his pitch for re-election as mayor. He joins now to talk it through.

It’s also time to turn to Victoria incumbent Marianne Alto and what she’s promising voters should she be re-elected. 

A Canadian woman who has lived in the states for years says she was detained and questioned about illegally voting in American elections on her way back from Tsawwassen B.C. As the relationship between the U.S. and Canada is becoming more sensitive, so too is the boarder. Immigration lawyer Len Saunders says he’s received three calls of people with similar experiences, and he’s joining us now to talk about the issue.

BC NDP incumbent Diana Gibson is running for re-election in Oak Bay-Gordon Head, and this time will face off against a former MLA who held the riding, Andrew Weaver, who is now under the banner of CentreBC.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the BC Conservatives have nominated business and real estate developer Stan Sipos as their contender.&nbsp;Diana Gibson joins to talk about her pitch to voters, and how this double election season is shaking out.
The Department of National Defence's Chief Petty Officer Gordon Durham catches up with us on the Tour de Rock route as riders continue raising funds in support of children with cancer.&nbsp;
The BC Greens have named their candidate for Victoria Beacon-Hill, the very riding former leader Sonia Furstenau contested and lost in 2024.What&rsquo;s different this time around?&nbsp;We meet litigator Raj Sahota.&nbsp;
Our double-election coverage continues with a turn to the West Shore, as Colwood incumbent Doug Kobyashi has been door-knocking to make his pitch for re-election as mayor.&nbsp;He joins now to talk it through.
It&rsquo;s also time to turn to Victoria incumbent Marianne Alto and what she&rsquo;s promising voters should she be re-elected.&nbsp;
A Canadian woman who has lived in the states for years says she was detained and questioned about illegally voting in American elections on her way back from Tsawwassen B.C.&nbsp;As the relationship between the U.S. and Canada is becoming more sensitive, so too is the boarder.&nbsp;Immigration lawyer Len Saunders says he&rsquo;s received three calls of people with similar experiences, and he&rsquo;s joining us now to talk about the issue.

Competition in local ridings, incumbent mayors talk re-election campaign, detainment at U.S.-border and is it time to turn the heat on yet? 

Josh Waltman from the Nanaimo RCMP catches up with us on the Tour de Rock route, revealling some things you might not know about how riders prepare. 

The BC Conservatives have a new interim leader in Lorne Doerkson, with the party saying he’ll stick around in the role after the election if he becomes premier. Meanwhile, a new Angus Reid poll is showing an eight-point lead for the conservatives after the election call, with much of the electorate still uncertain. Lorne Doerkson joins. 

You may know him as a long-time TV broadcast legislative reporter, but now Richard Zussman is taking the plunge into provincial politics himself as the BC NDP candidate for Saanich South. Candidates are still being announced for ridings in the capital region, and we’re going to do our best to give everyone an opportunity to come on ahead of election day. Richard Zussman joins. 

Business owner Lyall Atkinson is once again making his pitch to Victoria voters for why he should be mayor and he joins. 

Plus, Food Day Canada vice-chair Paul Stewart joins to share what you need to know about this weekend's Harvest Table event at Keating Farm. 

Josh Waltman from the Nanaimo RCMP catches up with us on the Tour de Rock route, revealling some things you might not know about how riders prepare.&nbsp;
The BC Conservatives have a new interim leader in Lorne Doerkson, with the party saying he&rsquo;ll stick around in the role after the election if he becomes premier.&nbsp;Meanwhile, a new Angus Reid poll is showing an eight-point lead for the conservatives after the election call, with much of the electorate still uncertain. Lorne Doerkson joins.&nbsp;
You may know him as a long-time TV broadcast legislative reporter, but now Richard Zussman is taking the plunge into provincial politics himself as the BC NDP candidate for Saanich South.&nbsp;Candidates are still being announced for ridings in the capital region, and we&rsquo;re going to do our best to give everyone an opportunity to come on ahead of election day.&nbsp;Richard Zussman joins.&nbsp;
Business owner Lyall Atkinson is once again making his pitch to Victoria voters for why he should be mayor and he joins.&nbsp;
Plus, Food Day Canada vice-chair Paul Stewart joins to share what you need to know about this weekend's Harvest Table event at Keating Farm.&nbsp;

Could BC Be Headed for a Snap Election? Terry Fox, Political Drama & Food Vibes

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