On The Island
with Gregor Craigie

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.
Listen (runs 14:08)

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.
Listen (runs 7:25)

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. 
Listen (runs 8:47)

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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 (runs 7:52)

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.
Listen (runs 8:24)

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.
Listen (runs 7:52)

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

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

Listen (runs 14:03)