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On The Island
with Gregor Craigie

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On The Island weekdays 5:30 - 8:37 a.m.
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Monday

From the west coast of the island to Top Chef Canada. The culinary journey of cook from Sooke.

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Political Panel on Catalyst Paper woes and Hydro rates

The Political Panel looks at the latest setback in efforts to keep Catalyst Paper afloat, and the question of whether the provincial government should intervene in corporate bailouts or Hydro rate-setting.
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Stars come out for David Foster gala in Victoria

Khalil speaks with 16-time Grammy winner David Foster who's in Victoria marking the 25th anniversary of his foundation with a gala weekend.
 
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Also, on All Points west this afternoon we'll have live reports from a special David Foster event down by the Legislature.

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Sooke grads set record

A record number of aboriginal students will be graduating this year from Sooke's Edward Milne Community School. We speak with two of them, Mahalia Nahanee and Brody White.
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MS surgery warning

A warning against experimental multiple sclerosis surgery: Gregor speaks with bioethicist Leigh Turner about the growing concern in the U.S. about the so-called "Liberation therapy" that has been sought by many Canadian patients. 
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Diversifying Port Alberni

Port Alberni Mayor John Douglas talks about efforts to diversify the economy in a community shadowed by continued uncertainty over the future of Catalyst Paper, a major employer and source of tax revenue. 

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Sailing in search of tsunami debris

A research vessel from the U.S. is sailing the Pacific Ocean this month and next in search of debris from Japan. Gregor speaks with Marcus Eriksen, the man leading the expedition. Listen audio (runs 7:52)

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U.S. officers join patrols in Canadian waters

Canadian and U.S. law enforcement officials are jointly patrolling our waters to catch criminals crossing the border. Joe Oliver, the director general of the RCMP's Border Integrity Program, talks about the pilot project that is currently being examined by Parliament.
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Winds speed tsunami debris arrival

Debris from the Tsunami in Japan is starting to show up on the shores of North America. Researcher Richard Thomson with the Institute of Ocean Sciences in Sidney, talks about the latest predictions from the scientists who are tracking the movement of debris.
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Victoria Day Parade pix

An estimated 65,000 spectators saw a plethora of floats and marching bands at the 2012 Victoria Day Parade on Monday - did we see you there? We'd love to post some of your favourite photos from the parade. Just email them to victoria@cbc.ca

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Political panel discusses "new" BC sales tax

Is it better? Is it stupid? The political panel takes a look at the "new" Provincial sales Tax and the latest political opinion poll.

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