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All Points West
with Jo-Ann Roberts

Wednesday

We'll be talking to Raffi Cavoukian, the  children's singer known for his lighthearted and happy songs.  But his latest project explores some serious, and much darker territory. He's written a book called Lightweb Darkweb, a critique of our relationship with social media, and its effect on children.

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Mayors in trouble

Casting a shadow on the office. We talk to a couple of Vancouver Island mayors about the allegations facing the mayors of Montreal and Toronto, and what the scandals mean for our faith in municipal governments

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No dime no ride

Feeling frustration on the ferries. A young Gabriola resident got stuck in Nanaimo this weekend thanks to what she says is an inflexible frequent user program on BC Ferries. We'll hear from her and BC Ferries.

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A basic arithmetic revival

The Manitoba Board of Education is brining basic arithmetic back into the classroom. We discuss the curriculum changes with a Manitoba teacher.

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Remembering Xavier Pelletier

A sixteen year old student from Pacific Christian high school was killed in a tragic accident during the Ride To Conquer Cancer this weekend. I'll speak to the school principal David O'Dell.
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Victoria musician Kathryn Calder

Kicking it up a notch. A film telling the incredible story of Victoria musician Kathryn Calder is looking for a boost. We hear from Kathryn about a new kickstarter campaign for the film which is called "A Matter of Time"

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Royal Roads honouree Lauryn Oates

Royal Roads University is honouring Lauryn Oates for her work to improve education and literacy in Afghanistan. We hear about the positive changes she's seeing in that country.

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State of the Arts:

The Victoria International JazzFest

On State of the Arts we're going to hear about the Victoria Jazz Fest that kicks off this Friday and about a series of free workshops meant to inspire the artist in you.

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That sinking feeling

We told you last week about the navy's troubled submarine fleet. We talk next with Captain Luc Cassivi, Director of the Canadian Submarine Force.

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Sunday evening entertainment

We talk with Victoria comedian, Wes Borg, the co-creator and star of Derwin Blanshard's Extremely Classy Sunday Evening Programme.

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Losing the N

A local driving instructor is calling on the BC government to get rid of the sticker that new drivers have to put on their vehicles.

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