• This is Vancouver Island

  • By: CBC
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This is Vancouver Island

By: CBC
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  • Islanders - this is a podcast for you. Life on Vancouver Island isn’t all sunset strolls and forest bathing - it can be frustrating, isolating, and expensive. We're going to talk about the good, the bad, and everything in between. Hosted by Kathryn Marlow, every Tuesday.
    Copyright © CBC 2025
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Episodes
  • What is the Crystal Pool referendum all about?

    What is the Crystal Pool referendum all about?
    Jan 28 2025

    On February 8, Victoria residents will decide whether the city can borrow up to $168.9 million to build a new Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre. They can also weigh in on which of two locations they'd prefer: on the site of the existing pool, or right beside it. Because Greater Victoria residents often cross municipal boundaries to use pools, the results could impact swimmers across the region. On this episode: what exactly the ballot questions are asking, and some arguments for and against each option.

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    17 mins
  • The birth of the Victoria Queer Run Club, and how it could inspire you

    The birth of the Victoria Queer Run Club, and how it could inspire you
    Jan 21 2025

    The Victoria Queer Run Club launched in the summer of 2024 with two runners. Six months later, it has three regular run groups and a budding community. We hear how it started, and learn how anyone could be inspired to start their own community group - running or otherwise.

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    11 mins
  • Rise in violent incidents taking toll on understaffed Victoria libraries

    Rise in violent incidents taking toll on understaffed Victoria libraries
    Jan 14 2025

    An investigation by CBC Victoria’s Emily Fagan found a rise in violent, threatening incidents facing staff at Greater Victoria Libraries. While it makes up a percentage of overall library visits, it is contributing to burnout and fatigue amongst library staff. She tells us about it.
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    13 mins

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