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Thursday

2013-05-23T22:54:37Z

Choosing the lesser of two evils. That seemed to be the decision, for environmentalists who campaigned against a resort near the Juan de Fuca trail. We'll hear reaction to the clear-cut logging which has already begun.

Victoria food walking tours

2013-05-23T22:50:58Z

Getting off the eaten track. We find out why hungry tourists in Victoria may be coming to your local village.

Localizing school lunches

2013-05-23T22:48:04Z

Feeding the future. Don Genova visits a school lunch program that is sourcing ingredients from local farmers. And for some of the kids, it's their only meal of the day.

Remembering Harold Long

2013-05-23T22:43:58Z

We talk to the mayor of Powell River about the former MLA Harold Long who died in a floatplane accident this week.

Logging near the Juan de Fuca trail

2013-05-23T22:41:48Z

Cutting his losses. Developer Ender Ilkay has moved ahead with plans to log a contested section of forest near the Juan de Fuca trail. We get reaction from a local politician Mike Hicks.

Hop, skip and jump!

2013-05-22T20:49:05Z

A new report says chauffeuring your kids to and from soccer practice is not enough. More Canadian kids should bike or walk to their sports activities.

Waiting for answers

2013-05-22T20:41:52Z

The Raven Coal Mine in the Comox Valley has been put on hold because of a lack of consultation plans with Aboriginal communities. We hear where the K'omox First Nation stands on the proposed mine.

Shifting gears on Salt Spring Island

2013-05-22T20:29:04Z

A master plan to improve cycling on the island is in the works. We hear what it involves.

Putting out the party

2013-05-21T21:16:46Z

The road to Sombrio Beach was shut down this past long weekend to try to prevent raves. We take a look at the wild history of that spectacular spot.

Going green in the Evergreen State

2013-05-21T21:08:47Z

The State of Washington released their plan for legalizing marijuana. We hear how the bud will be doled out.

Clipping the wings of the Raven Coal Mine

2013-05-21T21:00:55Z

BC's environmental assessment office has rejected an application from the controversial project in the Comox Valley.

Planting BC's next cash crop

2013-05-21T20:45:05Z

We hear from one man who thinks olive trees should be cropping up in more orchards and backyards in the region.

Star Trek Into Darkness and Mud

2013-05-17T22:46:51Z

Our movie reviewer Katherine Monk discusses 2 new releases, "Star Trek Into Darkness" and "Mud."

Political wilderness

2013-05-17T22:35:09Z

Southern Vancouver Island didn't elect any Liberals in the provincial election. We hear what that might mean for future infrastructure projects and more.

Cowichan school closures

2013-05-17T22:17:43Z

Several schools are closing and hundreds of students are being relocated in a massive re-jig of the Cowichan Valley School District. We hear what it means for parents and kids.