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The Burgeoning Seaweed Industry on Vancouver Island
May 13, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWe learn about the up and coming industry of seaweed. We’ll explore the positive environmental impacts it can have, and a local company that has already begun growing and cultivating on the Island. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook @CapitalDailyVic
Everything That Has Happened With The Fairy Creek Blockades Since The Injunction
May 12, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBWe break down everything that has happened since the injunction was granted to the Teal Jones Group, including an appeal, charges laid, and an aggressive confrontation by loggers. We also speak with a council member of the Huu-ay-aht First Nation about the events and their relationships with all the involved parties. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDaily...
Southern Vancouver Island's Exotic Plants
May 11, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBWe have a conversation about the various types of plant life that thrive in our mild climate. Also, we explore if we should focus more on preserving our unique native species as climate change presents an uncertain future. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook @CapitalDailyVic
The Debate Over New CRD Mountain Bike Trail Guidelines
May 10, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThe Capital Regional District’s new proposed guidelines for mountain bike trails in parks has bikers and conservationists divided. We put voices from both sides to Rebecca Mersereau, Capital Regional District Vice Chair to hear the CRD’s responses to each’s concerns. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook @Capital...
Meeting the Demand for Mental Health Services During COVID
May 07, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWe speak to a recipient of the United Way Greater Victoria's Blue Love Campaign about the changes in demand for mental health services as the pandemic continues. We're also joined by a woman who uses those services. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook @CapitalDailyVic
How Not Collecting Race-Based Data Is Impacting MMIWG
May 06, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBWe look at why the RCMP doesn't collect race-based data in missing persons cases, and how it impacts missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. We also speak to a friend of Lisa Marie Young, an indigenous woman who went missing from Nanaimo in 2002. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook @CapitalDailyVic
The Future of Deconstruction as Lumber Prices Soar
May 05, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBWith historical high lumber prices, the deconstruction industry is proving itself to be a creative and environmentally friendly alternative to new wood. We explore why the prices are soaring, what deconstruction is, and the role it fills. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook @CapitalDailyVic
BC Housing Plan Deadline Passes, Here’s Why People Are Still In Parks
May 04, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBThe April 30th deadline for the province to move all unhoused folks into shelters has not been met. Here’s why people are still in parks and why some campers say they will protest the daytime camping ban coming into effect. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook @CapitalDailyVic
BC Housing Plan at 1909 Prosser Rd. Subject to Community Debate
May 03, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBA plan for social housing at 1909 Prosser Road in Central Saanich is being met with strong public opinions as community consultation continues. We speak to Mayor Ryan Windsor about the response. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook @CapitalDailyVic
Local Documentary Crew is Giving a Voice To Victoria’s Unhoused
April 30, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBWe join The Existence Project in Beacon Hill Park as they film for their upcoming documentary “Moving Day”. They tell us about the relationships they’ve built, and how powerful the process has been for them and the community. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook @CapitalDailyVic
Can We Reach Herd Immunity by September?
April 29, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThe Island has reareched a milestone of over 250 000 first doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered, but herd immunity may still be out of reach by the fall. One report from Simon Fraser University says we may not be able to reach it without also vaccinating youth between 10-19. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook...
A Closer Look at Red Cedar Cafe as Funding Hits Roadblocks
April 28, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBAs funding for Red Cedar Cafe’s hot meals program expires, we look at the impact they’ve made in the city, how they’ve been received, and their connections to Victoria politics. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook @CapitalDailyVic
Five Years On, This Is What Victoria’s Opioid Crisis Looks Like
April 27, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBApril 14th was the five year anniversary of the province declaring the opioid crisis a public health emergency. We look at where the crisis stands right now, and what experts are calling for as deaths sky-rocket. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook @CapitalDailyVic
Lisa Helps on How the Provincial and Federal Budgets Impact Victoria
April 26, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBMayor Lisa Helps joins to walk us through how the budgets from the Federal and Provincial governments will impact the city of Victoria. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook @CapitalDailyVic
81 Year-Old COVID Survivor is Running to Raise Money for the Victoria Hospital Foundation
April 23, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MB81-Year old Keith Ashton will be running a half marathon to give back to the hospital after he was treated for COVID-19. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook @CapitalDailyVic
The Man Who Stole a Hotel
April 22, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBCapital Daily reporter Tori Marlan spent months investigating the fugitive who nearly brought down Sooke Harbour Hotel and the victims who suffered the financial consequences. She joins us to tell the story. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook @CapitalDailyVic
The Saga of the AstraZeneca Vaccine and its Impact on the Island
April 21, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBWe break down the concerns about the AstraZeneca vaccine, where we are now, and how this impacts the vaccination effort on Vancouver Island. Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic Instagram @CapitalDaily Facebook @CapitalDailyVic
The Rise of Indigenous Ecotourism on Vancouver Island
April 20, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBBefore the pandemic, Indigenous ecotourism was booming. We take a look at why it's becoming so popular, what a post-pandemic industry looks like, and what's at stake if these businesses are lost.
Ucluelet's Plan For Seasonal Workers
April 19, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBUcluelet Mayor Mayco Noel joins for Municipal Monday to discuss a new housing plan for the town's incoming seasonal workers, and vaccinations for all residents. Subscribe to the Capital Daily Newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca and The Westshore Newsletter at TheWestshore.ca.
Young People Are Leading The Charge In Sexualized-Violence Activism
April 16, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBCapital Daily's Good NewsLetter Editor Emily Fagan (@thatemfagan) profiles two young women at the front of Victoria's sexualized-violence activism.
The Ethics Of Foraging On Vancouver Island
April 15, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBWe speak with Jared Qwustenexun Williams, a Cowichan Tribes member, chef, and avid forager, about how to forage ethically and respectfully on Vancouver Island as the spring season gets underway.
Travel Is Bringing Variants To The Island, Can The Province Stop It?
April 14, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWe get an updated look at COVID-19 on the Island and the factors driving it from Capital Daily Reporter Brishti Basu (@brish_ti). Then, we welcome back Dr. Astrid Brousselle, University of Victoria’s School of Public Administration Director and Professor to analyze the messaging and strategy coming from the province in the third wave. Reach me at [email protected] for today's mask giveaway!
Looking at Victoria’s Film Scene, and Why It Never Plays Itself on Screen
April 13, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBWe get a look at the Greater Victoria film industry. How it’s picked up, and why despite being a popular place for big-budget productions, Victoria rarely if ever gets to play itself. You can read more about this story at CapitalDaily.ca.
What Cell Phone Service Will Mean For Port Renfrew's Future
April 12, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWe speak to Karl Ablack, Port Renfrew Chamber of Commerce President about what the coming cell phone service will mean for the area's residential and commercial growth.
More Mental Health Supports are Coming to Islanders Through the Blue Love Campaign
April 09, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBUnited Way Greater Victoria’s newest campaign Blue Love is seeking to raise $1,000,000 for mental health programs in the area. They’ve already secured $100,000. We learn more about the campaign and one of the recipients of the money.
Our Experience at the Fairy Creek Blockades
April 09, 2021 02:31 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MBToday, Jackie Lamport (@JackieLamport) and Emily Vance (@Emily_Vance) discuss their experience heading down to and camping overnight at the Fairy Creek blockades. Read more about their experience at CapitalDaily.ca
Solutions to Protecting B.C.'s Old Growth
April 08, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBYesterday we looked at the front-line fighters. Today we look at what they're fighting for. We learn about solutions to protect old-growth that also protects the economic stability for all parties involve.
Life at the Fairy Creek Blockades
April 07, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBWe spend the night at the Fairy Creek Blockades to learn about life at the blockade, and what protestors plan on doing now that the injunction has been passed. We also dig into the complex backstory of the situation and forest activism on Vancouver Island.
Langford: A Tale of Two Cities. A Best Coast Political Podcast Crossover.
April 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIn this unique podcast experience, the Best Coast Political Podcast teams with the Capital Daily to bring listeners a revealing look at one of B.C.'s most beguiling towns: Langford. Recently voted the most liveable city in Canada, it's often criticized for its endless sprawl, bland suburban geographies, and stagnant local government. How to square the circle? The expert panel includes Aaron Guillen (Capital Daily), Maleea Acker (Univ. of Victoria and Focus Magazine), and Jeremy Caradonna and ...
Supporting Victoria’s Vibrant Restaurant Scene During Restrictions
April 02, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBTasting Victoria Editor Amelia Acedo joins to share the different ways restaurants in Greater Victoria are adapting to restrictions. From meal kits, to take-out picnics, to running their own delivery, foodies in Victoria still have lots to dig into as the weather gets nicer.
A Brentwood Bay TikToker's Balloon Popping Is Attracting Millions
April 01, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIn today's episode, we bring on co-host and co-producer of the Decomplicated podcast Carol Eugene Park to break down what TikTok is and how it works. Then, Brentwood Bay local David Beck joins to share how he gained nearly 8-million followers for his unique balloon popping ASMR videos.
A History of Grey Whales on Vancouver Island
March 31, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBAs grey whales embark on their yearly migration north to Alaska, we take a moment to learn a bit more about the species, as well as the history of whaling, and the importance to Indigenous culture on the Island.
B.C. Ramping Up Restrictions as COVID Numbers Soar
March 30, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOn Monday, Premiere John Horgan joined the province's daily COVID-19 press conference to announce new restrictions as cases across the province continue to rise. We speak with Dr. Astrid Brousselle. Dr. Brousselle, Director and Professor at the School of Public Administration at the University of Victoria, about why the province didn't react sooner.
Councillor Ned Taylor on Saanich’s Decision to Lower Residential Speed Limits to 30km/h
March 29, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBJoining us for Municipal Monday, Saanich Councillor Ned Taylor explains his motivation behind proposing the motion to lower the speed limits in the pilot project, and what he would like to come next.
A Sooke Community Organization is Taking on the Growing Digital Divide
March 26, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBThe Executive Director from Sooke Family Resource Society joins to talk about a pilot program looking to connect those being left behind as the digital divide grows, a program that was in part funded by money raised by Capital Daily readers during our Holiday Drive.
Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club Battles for Support While Eviction Looms
March 25, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club is fighting to stay in operation after years of raids and now a looming eviction. Capital Daily reporter Jolene Rudisuela spoke to Founder Ted Smith to go back to their early beginnings and find out why they’re fighting so hard to stay open.
Examining the Fury Over 902 Foul Bay
March 24, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32 MBCapital Daily reporter Emily Fagan tells the story of the fight between developers and community members over a development proposal for 902 Foul Bay Road. She also discusses how she went about researching and reporting on a topic with such extreme controversy.
The Facebook Group Taking on Royal Jubilee's Psychiatric Emergency Services
March 23, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBA Facebook group has prompted many people to share their negative experiences with Royal Jubilee's Psychiatric Services. We speak to some of those people to hear their stories firsthand. Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association B.C. also joins to speak to the larger issues at play.
Jeremy Loveday on the Pedestrianization of Broad Street
March 22, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBCouncillor Jeremy Loveday joins today's Municipal Monday to talk about the successful passing of his motion to permanently make Broad Street pedestrian space and his thoughts on what this could mean for other areas of the city.
Hearing From Islanders Who Have Received Vaccinations
March 19, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBToday in collaboration with Good Newsletter writer Emily Fagan, we speak directly to Islanders who have received doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. We learn about their experience, and the hope they now feel for the future.
B.C.’s Plan to House the Unhoused
March 18, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBAttorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing David Eby joins the show to explain the province's plan to move people living in parks to more permanent housing. We also head down to Beacon Hill Park to hear how the people living in the park feel about the plan.
Vaccinations and Variants of Concern
March 17, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBToday we analyze the race between vaccines and variants of concern in British Columbia. Capital Daily Reporter Brishti Basu joins to share what she learned from her interviews with medical health professionals.
A Year in the Pandemic Life of Three Victorians
March 16, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBToday we reflect on the past year of the pandemic by speaking with three Victorians about how their lives have changed. We welcome Lilly, a fourth year student at the University of Victoria, Kat, the mother of four young children, one of whom she gave birth to mid-pandemic, and Rob, the owner of a flower and garden shop.
Your Responses To The "War on Cars"
March 15, 2021 22:32 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBFor this Municipal Monday, we bring you some bonus content! To follow up last week's episode, "Looking At The 'War on Cars' From All Sides" we feature the responses from you, the listener.
Meet Dan Law, Mayor-Elect of Tofino
March 15, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBTofino’s Mayor-Elect Dan Law joins this Municipal Monday to talk about his unique election campaign, his priorities for Tofino, and how he plans on taking on the role of a new leader in the middle of a pandemic.
More Than Meals Program Provides Social Check-In to Isolated Seniors
March 12, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBFor today’s Good News Friday, we speak to the executive director of Oak Bay Volunteer services about More Than Meals, a program that focuses on not only providing weekly meals to isolated seniors but also a socially distanced social interaction and check-in.
Looking At The "War On Cars" From All Sides
March 11, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBWe look at one of Victoria's most divisive topics, transportation. On this episode, we welcome bike advocate Dean Murdock, City Councillor Stephen Andrew, and urban planner Andy Yan to bring three different perspectives on "the war on cars".
Justice Remains Out of Reach for Tla-o-qui-aht Members Killed By Police
March 10, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBFollowing the death of 28-year-old Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations member Julian Jones, we look into where the investigation in Chantel Moore's case is at, 10 months after the 26 year old from the same nation was shot during a wellness check-in New Brunswick. We speak with Judith Sayers, president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, and Douglas White, Chair of the BC First Nations Justice Council, about how they are working to fix a system that disproportionately kills Indigenous people.
The Legendary Case of Nanaimo Zoo's Escaped Lion
March 09, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIn 1958, a lion escaped from a zoo in Nanaimo, resulting in the attack of an 8-year-old girl. This is the story of what happened that May day, and what followed in the province.
Sooke is Looking for Feedback on the Community Action Plan
March 08, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIt's Municipal Monday! Today we speak with District of Sooke Mayor Maja Tait about the Community Action Plan. The plan, which provides a reference point for the area's city planning, was last updated in 2010. They are currently looking for response from residents in the area.