
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 | 162 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

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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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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Recent guests on This is Vancouver Island include:
1. Shana Thomas
2. Tania Dick
3. Adam Olsen
4. Andrew Reeve
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8. Steve Patterson
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