
This is Vancouver Island is by islanders, for islanders. Each week we catch you up on a local news story, or celebrate an element of life in our region. From ferries to bus strikes, public safety to outdoor swimming, we've got you covered. Hosted by Kathryn Marlow, with new episodes dropping every Thursday.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 151 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

After months of looking into the case surrounding Canada's most prolific voyeur, our reporter Emily Fagan shares what she's learned about the toll this has taken on victims.
Have you ever found out your sailing has been cancelled due to bad weather, despite it not seeming that bad where you are? There’s more science behind it than you think. In this repeat episode, CBC meteorologist and science reporter Johanna Wagstaffe... more
B.C.'s political landscape is shifting as at least a half dozen MLAs have quit the B.C. Conservative caucus, with two saying they'll form a new party. We ask Camosun College political scientist Daniel Reeve how significant the change is - and how man... more
Tariff news has been hitting the island like a tsunami, and it's still not clear exactly which goods will cost more when they cross the border - in either direction. So we check in with Island Timber Frame, a specalized timber company based in Cumber... more
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Wow. I can’t believe my tax dollars pay for this. I live on Vancouver Island and have always had this podcast in my news. But in the past few weeks they’ve covered some political issues I’m very informed on. The left-wing bias is stunning. I’ll continue listening so I can debunk the misinformation my friends and family are getting from this.
Based on your ads for this program I was hoping for very local Island coverage, but, alas, it’s mostly provincial. Salmon? Forestry? Where are the issues actual listeners are actually concerned with - unwanted glass towers going up in our neighborhoods, intrusive bike lanes in Victoria where most of the population will never bicycle, huge increases in noise and traffic and loss of green spaces in places we chose to live for their peace and quiet. Please consider refocussing to local issues.
The audio ad for this show talks about how other BC shows centre Vancouver, claims "we do things differently," and immediately shares 3 examples from south of Cowichan Valley. Not so different after all, if the ad is anything to go by.
I enjoy the variety of objects covered and the fact that it highlight the whole Island. A great show and host!
Good podcast, but offensive to hear paid advertising by the BCTF interspersed in this podcast episode on education
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This show provides a locally focused briefing on Vancouver Island, mixing reporting on infrastructure, governance, and everyday life with on-the-ground storytelling. Episodes frequently feature local officials, researchers, and community voices to unpack topics like housing, ferry operations, weather impacts on farming, and regional policy. A notable strength is its ability to blend data, maps, and personal anecdotes to illuminate how island life is shaped by politics, transportation, and climate, making it a practical listen for listeners who want to understand regional issues and how they affect daily living.
What stands out: a consistently strong emphasis on island-scale stories with expert guests and investigative elements, plus a clea... more
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