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Student protests in Montreal

2012-05-22T22:49:42Z

Bea Brittnef is from Victoria and has just completed her third year of political science at McGill University. She is working in Montreal this summer and was downtown today as the protest was getting underway.

Mayors' Caucus, pesticides, and SpaceX

2012-05-22T21:12:15Z

Calling for change. BC Mayors met in Penticton last week to talk about federal funding. We heard how it went from the Mayor of Port Alberni.

Cosmetic pesticides can be used in B.C. A government committee decided not to ban the chemicals. We heard from the B.C. Cancer Agency about this decision.

After a series of delays, the first privately-funded flight to the International Space Station was scheduled to launch Saturday morning. The Space X rocket did not blast off from cape Canaveral. We talked with our Night Sky Guy Andrew Fazekas.

Tuesday

2012-05-20T20:32:39Z

Getting trapped in the middle. A McGill student from Victoria tells us what it's like to be in Montreal in this season of protest.

What to Expect When You're Expecting and Battleship

2012-05-18T20:16:20Z

Movie maven Katherine Monk looks at two new Hollywood offerings, "What To Expect When You're Expecting" and the boardgame turned movie, "Battleship."

Can meditation stave off dementia?

2012-05-18T20:03:07Z

Mindful mending. NYNO columnist Star Weiss has some new research that looked into staving off dementia with meditation

Gas taxes, fish virus, and provincial park funding

2012-05-18T19:42:59Z

Taxing the pumps. We speak with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about how they think federal and provincial governments could lower the price of gas.

A fish farm near Tofino is having to consider culling hundreds of thousands of salmon. This possible depopulation comes after the detection of the ( IHNV) infectious haematopoietic necrosis virus. Gary Marty, fish pathologist for the BC ministry of agriculture, explains.

The long weekend is almost here and that means many car-trunks are being filled-up with propane stoves and sleeping bags. And camping in BC parks is also top of mind down at the legislature today. The government announced an additional 3 million dollars in funding for parks improvements. Terry Lake, minister of the environment, explains more.

House concerts

2012-05-17T23:38:47Z

With a music industry in flux, musicians are turning to house concerts. They provide an alternative to touring and are becoming increasingly popular. State of the Arts arts columnist, Jennifer Chrumka, explains.

Babe's Honey

2012-05-17T22:56:31Z

It was a household name for honey on Vancouver Island for more than 60 years. Now Babe's Honey is back and Don Genova is here with the story of the new owner today on Food Matters.

Community tool shed, employment insurance, Snakehead fish

2012-05-17T19:51:35Z

They did it in Portland first but Greater Victoria isn't far behind. A shared community tool shed will officially open tomorrow in Saanich. It's a joint project created by Leadership Victoria and the Capital Region Housing Corporation.

Making changes to employment insurance. The Conservatives want to toughen up EI rules. We find out what it could mean for Canadians looking for jobs.

A video of an odd looking fish in Burnaby has conservationists really worried. That's because the fish is a Snakehead. They are invasive predators that devour native fish, frogs, reptiles, and anything else they can get a hold of. John Werring, Aquatic Habitat Specialist with the David Suzuki Foundation, explains more.

Snakehead fish video

2012-05-16T23:30:55Z

Footage of a snakehead fish in Central Park Lagoon in Burnaby on YouTube

Diamond Joe White, Nicola Cavendish and BCGEU strike action

2012-05-16T18:30:27Z

Digging up some clues about John Ware: the cowboy, the legend and the postage stamp. We hear from Cowichan musician Diamond Joe White, who wrote a song about him.

Speaking of Shirley. Shirley Valentine, that is. Actor Nicola Cavendish is in town and joins us in studio to talk about her signature role.

Heading to the picket lines, maybe. The B.C. Government and Service Employees union has voted eighty two per cent in favour of strike action. We hear from the union's president Darryl Walker.

The Right and the Real by Joelle Anthony

2012-05-16T18:26:51Z

B.C. Books columnist Nikki Tate tells us about the latest novel from Gabriola Island author Joelle Anthony.

Sunny weather outlook, Cowichan tribes suicide and Ryder Hesjedal

2012-05-15T22:26:57Z

Revelling in the heat. It was a lovely weekend for most of the south coast and the forecast looks good too. We'll check in with David Jones from Environment Canada on how long we can expect this sunny spell.

Trying to save lives. Cowichan tribes has declared a state of emergency because of a cluster of suicides. We hear from the chief.

Taking the pink shirt. Victoria's Ryder Hesjedal has made history as the first Canadian to be race leader in the Giro d'Italia. His cycling buddy drops by to share his excitement.

BC Wines - Cool Climate Reds

2012-05-14T23:35:44Z

Troy Townsin talks about cool climate red grapes and recommends some vintages.

Salt Spring Vineyards Cabernet Libre 2009 - $22.90

Starling Lane Marachel Foch 2009 - $24

Quails' Gate Rose 2011 - $15

Enrico Cabernet Foch 2010 - $17

Averill Creek Prevost 2008 - $14

BC Liberals website, tsumani debris, Juno awards in Victoria?

2012-05-14T19:15:44Z

In mid-April the BC Liberals launched the website ideaslab.ca. Professor of Culture and Communications at Royal Roads University David Black comments.

Perry Schmunk, Mayor of Tofino is watching the shoreline, as more communities along the coast get prepared for an expected onslaught of tsunami debris from Japan.

Michael Burke owns Cordova Bay Records and is part of the group bidding for the 2014 Juno Awards to come to Victoria. He discusses the challenges facing Victoria's bid.