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

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 Santa…

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?

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…

BC Conservative leader's pitch, reporter turns candidate, Victoria mayor race and Harvest Table

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 beco…

B.C. political risks, Nanaimo cath lab, peninsula rec centre plan paused and more local election issues

Cst. Luna Lafontine with VicPD checks in with us for the Tour de Rock route. As we race towards local elections, one of the long-term issues the peninsula has been grappling with looks like it won’t be resolved neatly before new councils take over. Earlier this month, Sidney council has again not …

Party leaders talk election call fallout, Victoria's mayoral contest and Tour de Rock ride continues

Ryan & Lisa catch you up on everything you need to know about this double election season after Premier Eby made the snap call yesterday.  Plus, Paméla Thiffeault, a Tour de Rock rider with the West Shore RCMP, calls us from the road.  In political fallout, after Eby made the snap election call w…

Election call incoming, local wildfire burns as fall starts, Southern Resident Killer Whale protections and Tour de Rock rolls on

Ryan & Lisa keep you updated on local wildfire news and high-stakes political developments as they explore the top stories of the day.  Island District Operational Communications Centre dispatcher Jordan Koster catches up with us on her Tour de Rock journey.  After significant push-back, the fede…

Findlay steps down, Tour de Rock, heritage vessels and Victoria Royals ranking

With Steve in for Ryan this morning, Steve and Lisa dig into developing news and laugh about the joyful stories you might have missed, including a fat bear contest.  Tour de Rock has kicked off, and to start off the week we catch up with Greg Beatty from Port Alice BC Emergency Health Services to …

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

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 happ…

Ferry Fairness, the fight for control over Saudi oil, Crew Girl and Victoria's mayor race

A new TV series called “Crew Girl,” shows so many of the marine sport highlights we know locally. This is not an exhaustive list, but we’ve got cameos with the Selkirk Waterfront, Hamsterly Beach, the BC Aviation Museum and Fickle Fig Farm Market, Sidney’s Marina, Royal Roads University and more. T…

Traffic solutions, airport debates, Victoria mayor race and diesel prices could get even higher

Transportation safety issues and traffic solutions drive much of Ryan & Lisa's conversation today as listeners call in.  Prime Minister Carney is pitching private investors managing Canada’s four largest airports for set lease periods, keeping transport with Transport Canada. He says this would fr…