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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.

Race to the end of the earth

2013-05-17T22:03:34Z

We chronicle an epic exploration race to the South Pole and preview a new exhibit that opens at the Royal BC Museum soon.

"3 under 30" panel analyzes the election upset

2013-05-17T19:04:43Z

Our 3 under 30 political panel reconvenes to chat about what went wrong for the NDP and what the re-elected Liberal government means for B.C.

Saving your local bee population

2013-05-17T18:52:15Z

Don Genova explains how you can help bee populations survive and thrive.

Jian Ghomeshi

2013-05-17T18:34:55Z

Jian Ghomeshi, host of CBC's "Q" radio show, is coming to Victoria next week. He gives us a preview.

Tuesday

2013-05-16T21:34:11Z

Biking on Saltspring Island has its ups and downs. There's beautiful scenery, great destinations but there's also ferry traffic, narrow roads and hills. After decades of work, a Cycling Masterplan for Salt Spring is nearing completion. We'll hear more about it today.

Learning law from a graphic novel

2013-05-15T23:38:57Z

A new graphic novel created by the University of Victoria's Indigenous Law Research Clinic uses a true story to examine the difficult relationship between Indigenous law and Canada's legal system.

Tsartlip runner Kelly Paul

2013-05-15T23:36:03Z

We talk with a young woman from the Tsartlip First Nation who is about to take on a marathon running the length of Vancouver Island to raise awareness about suicide.

Wednesday

2013-05-15T23:33:14Z

From winning gold in the Paralympics to a resounding victory in last night's election. We check in with the very excited new MLA for Nanaimo North, Michelle Stilwell.