Josh & Jade: Soundbites

BC Transit Director of Project Delivery Levi Timmermans joins Josh & Jade to discuss what the new $7 million maintenance training centre means for mechanics, safety, and service reliability. They also get an update on early planning for the proposed Saanich Transit Centre.

We hear “brain rot” all the time but what’s actually happening in our brains when we scroll? Dr. Howard Chertkow, Leading Research Scientist at Baycrest, breaks down the impact on memory, focus, and why balance matters more than ever.

Megan Love  Executive Assistant for CFAX Santas Anonymous joined Josh & Jade to talk Kids Count and how the organization continues to show up for local families every single day of the year.

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Josh & Jade are joined by Dallas from the Vic Food Guys and Jess Taylor, owner/operator of Shuck Taylor's and Wandering Mollusk.

Mike Kozakowski from Citified Victoria joins Josh & Jade to discuss a scaled-back parkade proposal for Broughton Square, costly water damage at the former Victoria Y, and growing pressure on North Saanich’s planning framework.

Zoologist Anna Hall joins Afternoons with Josh & Jade. 

Jade caught up with SPCA Victoria regional humane educator Deirdre Campbell about their summer camps for kids and teens—what went into this year’s programs, how they’re keeping things inclusive, and what families can expect. We also checked in on the growing need at the local pet food bank and how the community can help

IMAGE: BC SPCA Victoria Facebook

Action, aliens, animated nostalgia, and one very unexpected piano tuner plot. Jason Whyte helped us sort through the movie lineup this week so you don’t waste your time or your popcorn.

Not your typical trio setup. Béla Fleck is heading to Victoria with a banjo, a harp, and a drummer for a sound that’s anything but ordinary. Jade chatted about this new BEATrio project, a Grammy-nominated collaboration that blends styles and pushes musical boundaries in a way only Fleck can.

IMAGE: Victoria Jazz Society 

Victoria’s director of parks, recreation and facilities Derrick Newman joins Afternoons with Josh & Jade. 

A full night of laughs, prizes, and giving back. Jade spoke with Shane Ryan about the upcoming bingo fundraiser at the Malahat Legion, bringing together local groups and businesses to support the CMS Food Bank. It’s a simple way to have a great night out while making a real difference in the community.

Pamala Saddler joined us to talk about the heart behind Broken Promises Rescue and how it’s grown into a full community effort  including the launch of To The Rescue Boutique.
She shared what drives the work, the real need they’re seeing right now, and how something as simple as shopping or donating can make a big difference for animals in need

CTV Vancouver Island journalist Brendan Strain joins Afternoons with Josh & Jade. 

Langford Fire Chief Chris Aubrey joins Afternoons with Josh & Jade. 

Kelly Young is the Marketing Director for the Westshore Town Centre. 

Noodles and live piano Owner DanDan and pianist Christopher Donison came in with Dallas of Vic Food Guys to talk big flavours and a Supper Club series that’s part meal part show.

Josh & Jade are joined by Camosun College political science instructor Dan Reeve to discuss FIFA World Cup coming to Vancouver on the same weekend as a UFC cage match on the White House lawn as well as Trump’s CUSMA threats and Ottawa’s push to rein in Big Tech through Bill C-34.