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This is Vancouver Island

CBC
Vancouver Island
British Columbia
Victoria
Cowichan Valley
BC Ferries
David Eby
Saanich
Healthcare
Disability Funding
Greater Victoria
Housing Crisis
Tariffs
Greater Victoria School District
Mark Carney
Down Syndrome
Missing Middle Housing
First Nations
NDP
Public Safety
Children With Disabilities

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.

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Latest Episodes

Greogr Craigie discussed the only televised BC leaders debate with the On The Island political panel - former Green Party MLA and Tsartlip First Nation member Adam Olsen, former BC Liberal and BC United staffer Andrew Reeve, and former NDP cabinet mi... more

Gregor Craigie talks to fellow host Jason D'Souza about the upcoming elections and hears from voters on the South Island about what matters to them.

The B.C. election campaign focussed more on real issues this week. Our weekly political panel is Adam Olsen is a former Green Party MLA, and a member of the Tsartlip Nation, Andrew Reeve is a former press secretary and deputy director of communicatio... more

This week a look at the municipality of Sayward on Vancouver Island, and whether it should continue to exist as a town. The CBC's municipal affairs reporter Justin McElroy looks at the future of Sayward in the midst of local elections.

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Shana Thomas
Hereditary Chief of Liaxan First Nation
Liaxan First Nation
Episode: B.C. Politics with a First Nations perspective
Tania Dick
Clinical Director for Island Health's Indigenous Quality and Care Transformation
Island Health
Episode: B.C. Politics with a First Nations perspective
Adam Olsen
Former Green Party MLA, Sartlip Nation member
BC Green Party
Episode: Campaign kickoff in B.C.
Andrew Reeve
Former press secretary and deputy director of communications
BC Liberal and BC United parties
Episode: Campaign kickoff in B.C.
Elizabeth Cull
Former NDP cabinet minister
New Democratic Party
Episode: Campaign kickoff in B.C.
Michael McEvoy
Former chair of the Greater Victoria School Board; former president of the BC School Trustees Association and the Canadian School Boards Association
Greater Victoria School District
Episode: A change to electing school trustees in Greater Victoria
Shipra Verma
Chief Electoral Officer
Elections BC
Episode: Get ready for a snap election in B.C.
Steve Patterson
Host of The Debaters
CBC
Episode: Floor crossing and border crossings in B.C. Politics
Emily Fagan
CBC reporter covering the case
CBC
Episode: What CBC has learned about a voyeur case in Saanich

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Kathryn Marlow
Host of This is Vancouver Island
Gregor Craigie
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4.6 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Legacy Media Propaganda

    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.

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    SilverNW
    Canada7 months ago
  • Our Island or Province ?

    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.

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    Olderbabe single use listener
    Canada8 months ago
  • hmm

    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.

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    LSNfiggy
    Canada8 months ago
  • Informative and interesting

    I enjoy the variety of objects covered and the fact that it highlight the whole Island. A great show and host!

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    OnMyWayToCDA
    United Statesa year ago
  • BCTF advertising is disappointing

    Good podcast, but offensive to hear paid advertising by the BCTF interspersed in this podcast episode on education

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    pedro900
    Canadaa year ago

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Engaging local reporting with diverse viewpoints.
Well-produced and informative about island issues.
Some listeners feel it could cover more local topics instead of broader provincial themes.
Strong on-weather and infrastructure context, credible guests.

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B.C. Politics with a First Nations perspective
Q: If you could ask every party leader one question before the election, what would it be?
How will you build relationships with First Nations that are stronger at the end of your term than at the beginning, and how will you ensure accountability in pursuing reconciliation and rights-based governance?
B.C. Politics with a First Nations perspective
Q: What will you be watching for from candidates as they lay out their platforms?
I'll be looking for clear articulation of uniting British Columbians, recognition of First Nations rights and title, and a credible plan with accountability to push reconciliation and economic opportunities—especially where resource decisions affect Indigenous territories.
B.C. Politics with a First Nations perspective
Q: So Shana, what was your reaction when you learned David Eby had called a snap election?
I emphasized the democratic process and the right of British Columbians to participate, but also noted that two years into a mandate, the pause in treaty work and essential conversations is unfortunate and disruptive to progress.
A change to electing school trustees in Greater Victoria
Q: What about this move though to have elected positions directly for Songhees and Esquimalt Nations? Is that new as far as you're aware?
Yes, that is new and represents a formal step toward ensuring those communities have direct representation in the school governance structure, enhancing Indigenous involvement and oversight.
A change to electing school trustees in Greater Victoria
Q: And so how do you think it will affect the way a school board operates? So will there be a meaningful difference there as well once the election is come and go on?
It will likely result in smaller, more locally focused districts, with trustees being more responsive to their specific communities while still considering the district as a whole, which could improve governance and accountability.

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What is This is Vancouver Island about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Tania Dick
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4. Andrew Reeve
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7. Shipra Verma
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