This is Vancouver Island

The storms this week have left people across the island region without power. So we thought we’d re-up this episode, from when we visited a place where long outages are the norm and got some tips on how to deal with them. (Here’s a hint: the words “community” and “coffee” come up a lot.) This episode originally aired November 26, 2024.

Our B.C. political panel on what to watch for from the incoming BC Conservative government, and how the recent turn in US politics affect this province.

Liz McArthur explains the plan for a breakwater at a Vancouver Island surfing destination and looks at why it's attracting opposition from surfers.

Our weekly political panel with their takes on the results of the Eby gamble and the Conservative win, as well as what people might expect from the new provincial government.

Two Indigenous leaders from the island reflect on the outcome of the provincial election, and the potential impact on First Nation communities.