Josh & Jade: Soundbites
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Episodes
Camosun College instructor Dan Reeve joins Josh & Jade to discuss the BC Conservatives choosing Kerry‑Lynne Findlay as leader and questions around vetting and caucus dynamics as a second MLA elected under the banner faces a serious charge, which he denies.
Josh & Jade’s weekly chat with Citified’s Mike Kozakowski covered a lot.
Starting with Camosun’s new student housing project, then a massive planned community around Pioneer Square in Mill Bay, and wrapping with Victoria’s latest real estate numbers, where prices are rising but buyers still have the upper hand.
IMAGE: Citified Facebook
Teachers are speaking out after the reinstatement of Greater Victoria’s elected school board. Josh & Jade spoke with GVTA President Carolyn Howe about why they say the decision matters, the concerns raised during the legal fight, and what this means for trust in local decision‑making moving forward.
It feels like Victoria is one big construction zone right now.. cones, closures, and delays everywhere. Josh & Jade caught up with the City of Victoria’s Assistant Director of Transportation, Ross Kenny, to talk about why roadwork has ramped up, how far behind we were, and when drivers can expect things to actually ease up.
A push to scrap View Royal’s short-term rental ban has fallen short. Josh & Jade spoke with View Royal Coun. Don Brown, who backed the change, about the missed opportunity for tourism dollars — and why the debate over Airbnbs in View Royal is far from over.
Josh & Jade are joined by Business in Vancouver reporter Stefan Labbé.
Josh & Jade caught up with Neesha Hothi from the Better Business Bureau to break down how to spot and avoid accommodation scams before they ruin your trip.
Josh & Jade are joined by Jim Swanson from the Victoria HarbourCats to discuss the home opener, look ahead to the season, and highlight the ongoing need for host families to billet players.
If you have been thinking about trying transit, this week offers several easy ways to do it without paying a fare.
Josh & Jade are joined by BC Transit spokesperson Jamie Weiss to discuss Go By Bike Week, Clean Air Day and the popular GradPASS program for high school graduates.
Josh & Jade are joined by Esquimalt councillor Duncan Cavens after he announced over the weekend that he is running for mayor of the township in the October 17 election.
Image courtesy duncancavens.ca
Al Smith, Board Chair of Arts on View Society joined us on the line with an update on Hermann’s.
What started as a reno has turned into a much bigger rebuild, with some surprise structural issues under the floor… but also some really cool pieces of the building’s history uncovered along the way. He shared what they’ve found so far and what still needs to happen before Hermann’s can welcome people b...
Dallas from the Vic Food Guys brought in Executive Chef at Lure Restaurant & Bar, serving up some serious flavour. On the menu today: decadent French toast, a fresh vegan bánh mì, a grilled pineapple jerk chicken sandwich with a little kick, and a rich prawn and andouille risotto. Let’s just say… everyone was very well fed.
Josh & Jade were joined by Kelly Black President of the Vancouver Island Local History Society, talking about a new travelling exhibit exploring the history of the E&N Railway land grant and how it still shapes Vancouver Island today.
IMAGE: Vancouver Island Local History Society
A review of all 13 CRD municipalities shows tax hikes ranging from 23% to 48% over four years. Victoria Councillor Jeremy Caradonna joins Josh & Jade to argue the trend reflects rising costs across the board and a funding system under pressure, rather than differences in local governance or political style.
DVBA CEO Jeff Bray joined Josh & Jade to talk “Summer of Soccer,” bringing six weeks of games, events, and downtown energy to Victoria.
They’ve hit some of the world’s biggest stages and now they’re back with fresh music - Jets Overhead stopped by to hang with Josh & Jade and catch up on it all, plus a spin of the new track.
IMAGE: Jets Overhead
Michele Erskine, Vice President of Astral Media Out of Home, joins the program to discuss the advertising-supported model behind the nearly 100 new or upgraded bus shelters being rolled out across the City of Victoria this summer.
Erskine explains how multiple advertisers can share space on digital panels, helping to offset costs and, in some cases, generate revenue for municipalities.
Image via City of Victoria
Langford Fire Chief Chris Aubrey joins Josh & Jade.
Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins Josh & Jade.
Camosun College political science instructor Dan Reeve joins Josh & Jade.
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