This is Vancouver Island

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This is Vancouver Island is by islanders, for islanders. Each week we catch you up on a local news story, or celebrate an element of life in our region. From ferries to bus strikes, public safety to outdoor swimming, we've got you covered. Hosted by Kathryn Marlow, with new episodes dropping every Thursday.

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This is Vancouver Island

Episodes (102)

Yesterday Setting politics aside for Tumbler Ridge
Sat Feb 7th Should the province overhaul forestry - like a new report recommends?
Thu Feb 5th Why changes to salmon fishing rules are dividing people

This is Vancouver Island

Feb 14, 2026
20½ minutes
20 MB

From Victoria to the Peace, the entire province is mourning the events and loss in Tumbler Ridge. The Province revamped its Throne Speech and start of the session, to support the community. Former Green Party MLA and Tsartlip First Nation member Adam Olsen, former BC Liberal and BC United staffer Andrew Reeve, and former NDP cabinet minister Elizabeth Cull weigh in on the week's top political stories with CBC host Gregor Craigie.

This is Vancouver Island

Setting politics aside for Tumbler Ridge

CBC

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