BC: All Points West

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Cane self-defense

We hear about a unique self-defense class for seniors turning walking aids into weapons, and get a demonstration from the Langford sensei behind it.

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The Fifth Annual First Nations, Inuit and Metis Art Show and Sale

Arts reporter Amanda Farrel-Low fills us in on a show happening right now at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney.

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Tracking illegal wood

Have you ever looked at your coffee table and wondered 'Where did that wood come from?' The UBC International Reporting Program asked that question, and you may not like the answers it found.

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Victoria gets a new recording studio

The legendary Hive recording Studio in Vancouver is closing up shop, but co-owner will soon open a brand new studio in Greater Victoria. We meet Colin Stewart.

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Weather watching

Late September's storm packed a wallop, but was it a taste of things to come? Environment Canada's Dave Phillips makes some predictions.

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Wining and dining

Troy Townsin looks at the growing trend of wineries bringing food in as part of their operations.

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A crucial link for Saltspring Islanders

Navigating life on Salt Spring Island with BC Ferries.

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Zoning in on development and Salt Spring Island

An panel discusses the complicated process of zoning for industrial development on Salt Spring Island.

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A new glimpse into Victoria's past

The University of Victoria is about to unveil some long lost paintings by Paul Kane, featuring Victoria and some First Nations leaders in the 1840s.

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Defending a controversial policy

We hear from the Greater Victoria School District about why they won't allow some pregnant teachers to take temporary contracts.

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Stephen King's 'Dr Sleep'

The sequel to Stephen King's The Shining hss just come out. Books columnist, Rob Wiersema tells us whether it lives up to expectations.

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New pregnant teacher policy

Missing out on a job because you're pregnant. That's exactly what Victoria teachers fear will happen, thanks to new rules about temporary contracts. We'll get all the details from labour reporter Tom Sandborn.

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A Galiano Island wild sheep chase

We hear a yarn about a group of Galiano Island volunteers on a mission to help some feral former farm animals.

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MLA housing costs

MLA's are on track to bill taxpayers more then a million dollars a year in housing costs for the time they spend in Victoria. But the Legislature is sitting only thirty six days this year, is that money well-spent?

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Islanders helping Syrian refugees

As the country's civil war rages on we hear from an Island doctor and an adventurer with ties to Syria about their efforts to help people fleeing the fighting.

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The Victoria Vintage Expo

Going back in time. CBC arts reporter Amanda Farrell-Low fills us in on the Vintage Expo happening this weekend in Victoria.

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Nanaimo restaurant pays it forward

A Nanaimo pizza joint gets a makeover without spending a penny. We hear about it.

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PTSD canine

An island veteran has filed a human rights complaint against a fitness club that wouldn't let him bring his dog inside. We hear how his dog helps him cope with post traumatic stress disorder.

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Regulating reds and whites

Wine columnist Troy Townsin takes a look at the role the Government has had in developing the B.C. wine industry.

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No easy ride in the RCMP

Retired RCMP Ian Parsons has recently published a memoir of his time in the force. We hear about it.

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Christa Couture takes musical journey to create hope

Vancouver musician Christa Couture survived cancer and the loss of two children. Her third album, The Living Record, was created out of her healing process.

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On the Walk for Reconciliation

As the Truth and Reconciliation hearings continue in Vancouver, the co-founders of Reconciliation Canada are planning a Walk for Reconciliation. They are Chief Robert Joseph and his daughter Karen Joseph.

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Sending strong messages too soon

We study the case of a 16 year old Saanch girl facing child pornography charges. We hear from an education and technology expert on what she thinks parents and schools need to be doing.

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Sexting and the law

A Victoria court room heard an argument about whether teens accused of sending nude images of other teens should be charged under laws aimed at combatting child pornography.

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Catching waves with Steller Sea Lions

We speak with wildlife photographer Brad Hill about surfing with the sea lions.

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Deadly dining

An e coli incident claims a life and the cause has been traced back to a B.C. made cheese. Don Genova looks at what might have gone wrong on Food Matters.

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How to write a mystery

Do you have a wonderful idea of a crime novel but no idea where to start? We tell you about a course that might be just what you need.

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Victoria Labour Council head Steve Eso

Pitching in. We hear why the Victoria Labour Council is celebrating 25 years of involvement with the United Way.

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Calling for an end to foodbanks

A resolution to end foodbanks passed unanimously at the UBCM meeting in Vancouver. We find out why anti-poverty campaigners think it's a step in the right direction.

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Dix decision

Prolonging the pain or steadying the ship? Adrian Dix has announced he will quit as leader of the NDP but not until the party elects a new leader.

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The goods on the Gillers

Beyond the Bestseller columnist, Rob Wiersema checks out who made the list and who was left out.

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Autism on campus

a special orientation at the University of Victoria aims to ease the transition into university life for students with autism, and their families. We hear all about it.

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Changing genders, changing attitudes

After hearing from a 17-year-old Island man who started life as a girl we talk to a University of Victoria sociologist who studies how transgender people have been treated.

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Taking a friend up a mountain

On Wild Isle with Rumon Carter, a story of friendship, transformation, and adventure as Rumon introduces a friend to the mountains and a new way of living.

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Supporting people with Alzheimers

Kelly Nakatsuka drops by the Minds in Motion program at Gordon Head Recreation Centre in Victoria.

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United Way campaign kick-off

Putting on the fedora. We find out why the United Way wants to make you an Agent of Change.

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Too much rocking out

This year's Rifflandia music festival sparked over a hundred complaints. We talk to the festival director, about how to put on a party without keeping the neighbours up.

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Sipping with sommeliers

Wine Guy Troy Townsin takes a look at the people who help the rest of us find the best wines.

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From one gender to another

Making a big change. We hear the story of a young man from Ucluelet who is embracing his new identity with a little help from his friends and family.

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Car restorer Rudi Koniczek

Turning a love of vehicles into an art form. We meet a local man who has a worldwide reputation as a restorer of the Mercedes SL Gull Wing.

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Thinklandia takes a hike

We heard about one of the Thinklandia events running this weekend, wedding a walk in the wild with live music. Our outdoors guide Rumon Carter was here with one of the guys from The Archers.

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Nanaimo Hospital begins changes to nursing

Controversial changes to staffing at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital officially came into effect today.

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"don jon" and a review of the best from the Toronto Film Festival

Katherine Monk is back with her latest movie reviews.

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Being first on the scene

We hear what happened when a Saanichton man came upon a motorcycle crash near Jordan River earlier this week.

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Renting in Greater Victoria

Scraping by. Nearly a third of renters in Greater Victoria are at risk of homelessness, according to a new report.

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Stalking the cougar

We meet the Vancouver Island woman whose curiousity about the ferocious cat has resulted in a brand new book.

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At the heart of history

When the September 11 attacks happened twelve years ago today, Canadian Navy captain Mike Jellinek was the watch commander at NORAD's command centre in Colorado. We will hear from him what it was like there that day.

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A Rifflandia insider guide

Choosing your own musical adventure. We hear from insider Chris Long on how to make the most of this four day festival.

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Victoria Book Prizes

Celebrating our own. The finalists for the 2013 Victoria Book Prize have been announced. We scan the list with books columnist, Rob Wiersema.

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Feast of Fields 2013

We meet one of the chefs who will be serving food at this year's Feast of Fields.

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Documenting Open Space

Freelance arts journalist Amanda Farrell-Low gives a sneak review of new exhibt opening in Victoria this week.

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Levi returns to Saanich waters

For the first time the Vancouver Aquarium has re-released a porpoise that was rescued earlier this year.

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B.C. wine history

Troy Townsin launches a new season of his "Time for Wine with a little history of the BC wine industry.

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Spearing a cougar

We hear more about that Flores Island cougar attack and the subsequent fight-back.

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Legalization lessons Washington state

What's at stake for Canadian pot activists now that Washington has released its gameplan for how it plans to sell marijuana legally?

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Frosh week mob mentality

We explore the reasons why young people might say or do things they wouldn't normally during events like Frosh week.

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Ryan McMahon jumps on the Bandwagon

We hear from Ladysmith musician Ryan= McMahon who's working to bring a mobile music therapy program to Vancouver Island.

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A service industry labour shortage

A recent study says the tourism industry in B.C. might see fourteen thousand unfilled positions in the next year. We find out what that means for Victoria.

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The Fifth Estate and Riddick

Rolling our the red carpet. Our movie reviewer Katherine Monk is at the Toronto International Film festival. She'll give us a preview.

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Getting 'consensual' at Uvic frosh week

UVic's director of external relations tells us why she's promoting consent during Frosh this week.

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Putting an end to distracted drivers

Put down your cell phones. Police are stepping up efforts to stop distracted drivers. speak to Victoria Chief Jamie Graham about the new campaign from ICBC and the police.

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Gold Medal Plates

Mining for gold. Don Genova has word on the prestigious culinary Olympic fundraiser coming to Victoria for the first time.

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Raeside relives adventure

Local cartoonist Adrian Raeside joins me to talk about his family's role in the famous race to reach the south pole.

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Leaked document reveals federal support for pipeline

Supporting Enbridge. That's what the Green Party says the federal government is doing with tax payers' money. We hear leader Elizabeth May.

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Maurine Karagianis on the PEERS closure

Holding them to their word. As Victoria loses its drop-in centre for sex workers, we'll talk to the Esquimalt MLA about the government's responsibility to protect vulnerable women.

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Night Film by Marisha Pessl

Reading with the lights on. Today on Beyond the Bestseller our columnist, Rob Wiersema looks at a psychological thriller about the power of secrets.

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The Witness Blanket Project

Patching together a history. A first nation's artist in Victoria is gathering artifacts from residential schools across the country to make a 'witness blanket'. We meet him.

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PEERS closes their doors

A drop-in centre for prostitutes in Victoria has been forced to close because of funding changes. We hear from a sex worker, about how the programs at PEERS turned her life around.

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A ten year adventure

On Wild Isle with Rumon Carter we hear about a Nanaimo man who finally completes a personal adventure ten years in the making.

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Going big with unclaimed gift cards

We hear about Victoria company who is betting big on themselves and entering the global marketplace with a plan to tackle the problem of unclaimed gift cards. That's on Small Town Big Business with Adrien Sala.

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BC wines for late summer sipping

Uncorking a B.C. vintage. Our Time for Wine guy Troy Townsin is here with a few suggestions late summer sipping.

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In A World and The Getaway

Katherine Monk reviews two new films

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Helping boys learn

Boys will be boys, but is that enough for them to succeed in school? We hear from the author of a new book who says teachers and parents can help their sons succeed in the classroom.

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Paying for foreign musicians

The cost of bringing foreign musicians to play in Canadian bars and clubs just got a lot higher. We hear what the Federal government's new foreign performer fees mean for one local music festival.

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Food safety in schools

Going back to school for a safer food service system. Don Genova brings us that stroy on this edition of Food Matters.

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The CRD ponders a goose cull

It's not imminent, but it's just one of the options on the table to try to control the population.

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Local man was at historic speech

Martin Luther King Junior gave his historic "I have a dream" speech fifty years ago today. We talk to a Victoria man who was there, about the lasting impact of those words.

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Remembering Elmore Leonard

On Beyond the Bestseller our columnist, Rob Wiersema talks about Elmore Leonardand the effect he had on his own writing

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Reassuring seniors

Lying helpless on your floor for a week. That's what happened recently to a Victoria senior, who fell and couldn't call for assistance. We hear how to prevent such a thing from happening to your loved one.

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Band says no to re-opening gold mine

There's gold in them hills but the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations say it's not for the taking in Clayoquot Sound. We hear from The band's Natural Resource Manager why they are against a proposed mine.

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The future for forestry

Researchers from around the globe are at UBC right now to discuss the future of forestry. We check with B.C. based expert David Cohen who is there.

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Living with a schizophrenic spouse

Do you know the signs of schizophrenia? We will be talking to a woman who was surprised when her husband developed the disease.

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Volunteer firefighters reach their limit

We hear from Malahat fire chief Rob Patterson who feels like BC's unpaid first responders are being asked to do to much at times.

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New Green leader Adam Olsen

Adam Olsen of Central Saanich has been named the interim leader of the BC Green Party. We find out how he plans to grow the party.

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BC Ferries struggle with consequences of rising ticket prices and low ridership

Back from the Annual General Meeting, Ferry Advisory Committee co-chair Brian Hollingshead brings us his take on pay raises, customer satisfaction and much more.

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Reg Barber's coffee tampers

Grinding his way into coffee history. We hear about a Saanich man who has helped shape the coffee industry and it's tools of the trade.

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Growing up with a gay dad

"Confessions of a Fairy's Daughter" is a performance at Victoria's Fringe Festival. We meet the woman behind the show and find out why she wanted to tell her family's story.

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You're Next and Shadow Dancer

Katherine Monk reviews two new films.

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Ferry executive bonuses

Getting executive compensation at BC Ferries back in line. Transportation minister Todd Stone says he's unhappy with the payouts. We hear from him.

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Packaging with a lighter footprint

Boxing and kegging your way to a more sustainable wine industry. Don Genova has the story of new ways to enjoy wine by the glass that cut down on its carbon footprint.

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The newest Canadian flavours

Feasting on her new-found fame. We talk to the Island woman whose potato chip flavour is now in grocery stores across the country. Her invention? Creamy Garlic Caesar!

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Revisiting insurance rates

Getting car insurance is simple. If you were in an accident over the last year, you pay more. If you're young, you pay more. But, a company in Quebec is looking at a way to adjust your rate each month based on how safely you drive.

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Manlit

Getting the other side of the story. On Beyond the Bestseller our columnist, Rob Wiersema brings us a couple of new titles by and about men.

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Decomposing composting plans

The Capital Regional District has pulled the plug on the only licensed compost facility on the south island, we hear what the future holds for kitchen scrap programs in the region

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The Centre of the Universe wishes on a star

The Centre of the Universe is set to close imminently. But we hear about new hope to keep the astronomy education centre alive.

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Getting around with GERTIE

GERTIE is the name of the new community bus on Gabriola Island. We'll find out how the mostly volunteer-run transit system is working out.

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Saving lives with a kill switch

The Transportation Safety Board wants better safety features on float plans after Friday's deadly crash near Tofino. We hear how feasible those changes are.

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Care home security

Caring for the violent and the vulnerable. In the wake of an alleged murder at a Vernon care home, we'll hear about how the province plans to better protect seniors with complicated needs.

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Canoeing the Sayward Forest route

Canoeing defined Canadian exploration, but does it have a place on maritime Vancouver Island? Wild Isle columnist, Rumon Carter, explores the Sayward Forest Canoe Route to find out.

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Texada Island coal port

Barging the coal. Plans to increase coal shipments on Texada Island have met with mixed response. We'll hear from a resident who is against the proposal.

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Sifting through the wreckage

We get the latest from the Transportation Safety Board about the investigation into Friday's deadly plane crash near Tofino.

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Integrate Arts Festival

Re-imagining graffiti. On State of the Arts we hear about a festival that gets people exploring the downtown art scene, both in galleries and on the street

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Best young rock climbers compete

We chalk it up with the best climbers at the 2013 World Youth Climbing Championships in Boulders Climbing Gym in Central Saanich.

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Bringing the pot to port

A young entrepreneur wants to build a medical marijuana empire in Port Alberni.

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Priceless violin makes music again

Adrian Sala our "Small Town, Big Business" columnist, tells us about a Victoria man who has built a career restoring some of the world's most valuable violas, violins and cellos.

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Blue Jasmine and Fruitvale

Katherine Monk reviews two new films.

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Email privacy

We hear why Google says people emailing Gmail users can't expect privacy and what we mean by privacy today.

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Organic Fair Chocolate

Sampling a better chocolate. On Food Matters Don Genova has the story of an Island chocolate company that helps cacoa bean farmers make a living from their labour.

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Coho and Chinook numbers up

It's been a dismal year for sockeye fishing on the Fraser. But here on Vancouver island, it's a whole different story, with many fisheries having their best year in decades. We find out why.

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Rainbow Family seeks home

About fifty Rainbow family members have set up camp near Tofino. But it looks like they might not be welcome there either. Reporter Catherine Rolfsen has the details.

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Books that take a bite out of crime

On Beyond the Bestseller Rob Wiersema talks about books rooted in crime and why people are drawn to them.

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Birds and bees? There's an app for that!

A University of Victoria professor has created an app to help parents and young kids broach the topic of sex. We get the facts about the birds and bees application.

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Nixing headdresses as fashion pieces

H and M has pulled fake feather headdresses off their shelves after complaints. But that's not the only way First Nations culture is being appropriated. We'll delve into what's become known as the "red-face" controversy.

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Jane Sterk resignation

Times Colonist reporter Rob Shaw on Green Party leader Jane Sterk's decision to resign.

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Joining the Tyee Club in a big way

Pulling in the big one. A Campbell River father and son netted the biggest Tyee salmon in 30 years. We'll hear about their 61-pound

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Men who love My Little Pony

We hear about a new documentary which follows grown men who love the children's TV show. And we'll also find out how Hey Ocean's lead singer ended up at a Brony convention.

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Beefing up Canada's Pacific defense

Ottawa columnist David Pugliese weighs in on the debate over which coast Canada's naval fleet should be centred.

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Crafty Victoria

On State of the Arts we'll hear about a Victoria woman's mission to reach as many kids in Victoria as possible to pass on her love of crafting.

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Jazz singer returns to woo Victoria

One of the best jazz voices ever to come through Victoria is back to perform Friday night. Emily Braden lived in Victoria but lives now in Harlem, New York. She tells us all about it.

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Locals worried about a Rainbow Family gathering

Healing the island or causing chaos? Locals are worried about a Rainbow gathering on Northern Vancouver Island. We'll talk to a proud member of the rainbow family.

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Summer reading list for foodies

Food Matters takes a look at reading with a bit of flavour to it. Don Genova brings a list of suggested books for your summer time that is spent in a comfy chair or hammock.

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Your bank account may have been breached

Defending the on-line fortress. The city of Victoria is warning taxpayers to check their bank accounts because of a software breach. We find out how this could have happened and how to prevent it in the future.

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Sewage that just won't go away

They are the dirtiest words uttered in the Capital Region -- sewage treatment. We talked with Vic Derman about what he wants the CRD board to know about it.

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Why some writers don't like interviews

Making waves on "Beyond the Bestseller" our columnist, Rob Wiersema, talks about questions some writers don't like when they do interviews. And why they might just have to get over it.

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My Heart is Not My Own by Michael Wuitchik

A new book from a Victoria based psychologist takes on the tragic tale of the civil war in Sierra Leone in the 1990s. The novel, My Heart is Not my Own, was released today by Penquin Books.

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Staunching the flow of city spending

A new report recommends getting rid of Victoria's Crystal Pool as a way of staunching the flow of city spending. The Mayor says no, but other councillors are not so sure. We talk with Councillor Shellie Gudgeon.

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More help needed for depressed young people

A young Saanich man died just days after being released from hospital, despite the protests of family and friends who worried he would hurt himself. Dayne Johnson's mother Pam tells us Dayne's story.

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Visting the biggest waterfall in Canada

Forget Niagara. It's right here on Vancouver Island. Our "Wild Isle" columnist, Rumon Carter, takes us to Della Falls.

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Coming out in the parish

We talk to a gay man, who was a Catholic priest, about his decision to leave the church and what the recent comments from Pope Francis mean for him.

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Sending surfboards to the Middle East

We hear about a Lantzville entrepreneur who's built a thriving international surf company.

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Roasting Marshmallows and toasting a nice Pinot

Our time for wine guy, Troy Townsin, has some suggestions for bottles to pack on your camping trip.

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Two Guns and Rocky Mountain Express

Katherine Monk reviews two new films, "Two Guns" and an IMAX movie, "Rocky Mountain Express."

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Changing tack

The Education Minister has removed the two elected representatives and appointed a public administrator to negotiate a deal with teachers. We asked him "Why?"

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Fermenting a better soda

This week on Food Matters, Don Genova bubbled his way into the studio with an intriguing new product.

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Back to the future

A group of Finnish actors are travelling to Sointula Island to present a theatre piece about the island's fascinating history. We chat with the Finnish creator and the Sointula resident who made it happen.

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Solving the stink over sewage

Newly appointed Sewage Treatment Program Director, Albert Sweetnam, will earn 290 thousand dollars a year. Is he worth it?

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Waiting for the money

The deadline is looming for the province to get an offer in for a treasured chunk of Quadra Island. We check in with the owners.

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Going strong

Actor Rod Beattie has performed the role of "Walt Wingfield" a staggering 4,500 times. We chat with Rod about his show on now at the Belfry Theatre.

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Mopping Up

The fire at a Sooke shopping mall estroyed six businesses including the office of the Sooke News Mirror. We talk to the publisher of The Mirror.

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Hoping for more

Jim Pattison pledged to donate up to 5 million dollars to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. He's hoping this will spur more philanthropy.

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Delaying the deal

Quadra Island residents are worried that the province might back out of a deal to save one of the island's most treasured places.

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Bringing home the gold

Paralympic athlete and MLA Michelle Stillwell is just back from France, where she added three gold medals to her incredible career totals.

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Nurturing the Creative Spirit

A new exhibit at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria celebrates the role of the Sisters of St. Ann as pioneering artists in B.C.

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Riffing off the cuff

In an unprecedented interview with journalists Pope Francis seemed to present a new take on gays in the Catholic church. We hear a reaction from Father William Hann.

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Facing up to the truth

In the wake of news about government experiments on aboriginal people we talk to the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

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Buskers In full swing

Victoria's international Busker Festival is in full swing. There's nothing better than a street festival to bring out the joy of summer.

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Off The Radar

On Small Town Big Business, we heard about a Victoria tech company that has taken the long term view of success.

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Discovering "ghostly particles"

Dean Karlen describes his role in the discovery of how "ghostly particles," move through objects and travel through the Earth.

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The Wolverine and the To Do List

Katherine Monk reviews two films.

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Local meat at the Root Cellar

Beefing up their business. A bylaw change clears the way for the Root Cellar to become a hot-spot for local meat. We hear their plans.

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Bringing reconciliation home

A new radio documentary looks at how residential schools affected families on the Tsartlip First Nation. We take a listen.

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Building sustainable food systems

It's a great idea, but not so easy when you have to deal with the 'elephants in the room'. Don Genova has more on that on Food Matters.

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Dropping tree numbers

Tree numbers have dropped dramatically in the capital regional district over the past few years. We find out why.

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Whitey Bernard

Immortalizing the moment. One of the most famous photographs of the Second World War is going to be made into a sculpture. We talk to the man in the photo, Tofino's Whitey Bernard.

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Bob Rae's new job

Former Liberal leader Bob Rae is coming to B.C. He'll be representing a group of fifteen First Nations who have just signed a major light natural gas pipeline deal. We speak with Bob Rae.

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Making the Booker list

Today on Beyond the Bestseller, Rob Wiersema looks at the Booker Prize longlist, who's on it and who's not.

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Envisioning the St Saviour Centre for the Arts

A local couple wants to turn the St Saviour church into an arts centre. We meet them.

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Keeping Thetis swimmers safe

The Capital Regional District says Thetis Lake doesn't need lifeguards, even after a drowning over the weekend. We get reaction from the Lifesaving Society.

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Exploring under the sea

On today's Wild Isle adventurer Rumon Carter, takes the plunge to find out why Jacques Cousteau dubbed the waters around Vancouver Island the 'Emerald Sea'.

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Building a BC Ferry

The ferries corporation is looking for companies to construct three new ships for its fleet. We'll talk to a naval architect about what it takes to design this kind of vessel

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Ronny Cox

The full length interview with actor and bluegrass legend Ronny Cox.

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Milking the nutritional experiments story

Our coverage of experiments on First Nation children have provoked some strong responses. We hear from listeners, and we'll continue to pursue this important story.

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Author D.W. Wilson

Despite achieving success overseas, Invermere author DW Wilson can't stop writing about his hometown. His new novel is called Ballistics.

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Local music at the library

Cataloguing local music. On State of the Arts, we'll hear about the public library's plans to showcase more than just books.

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Eric Hedlin

Swimming with the big boys. A young Victoria-based swimmer struck silver at the world championships. We catch up with him in Barcelona.

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Joining the reading club

We head to the library to meet some very young readers.

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Centre of the Universe set to close

The popular destination for school kids, science buffs and tourists has been at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Saanich for decades.

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Food trucks offering more flavour

The first ever Victoria Street Food Festival is on today in Centenial Square downtown. Many of the region's food truck and food cart vendors have gathered for the festivities.

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Turbo and Red 2

Katherine Monk reviews two new films.

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Volleyballers Josh Howatson and Fred Winters.

Digging for gold.The Canadian Men's Volleyball team is in the World finals for the first time. We catch up with a few of the Victoria area players.

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Cliff Atleo demands answers

The Assembly of First Nations passed an emergency resolution this afternoon in response to revelations about nutrition experiments on Aboriginal children. We speak to the man behind the motion Cliff Atleo of the Nu'Chal nuth Tribal Council.

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Royston Coffee Roasters

Today on Food Matters, Don Genova wakes up and smells the coffee from a unique roasting operation perched on the Old Island Highway.

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Swimming Cowichan Lake for MS

A ten hour swim across Lake Cowichan is a daunting proposition for anyone. We meet the woman with MS who's taking on the challenge, to inspire others with the disease.

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Retiring in debt

Battling debt is a scary prospect on a fixed income. But a new poll shows that's what more than half of Canadian retirees are doing. We talk to a financial planner about how to deal with debt in retirement.

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Authors who hide their identity

Today on Beyond the Bestseller with Robert Wiersema, we talk about detective novel, The Cuckoo's Calling. It became a bestseller when it was discovered the author was really J.K Rowling.

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The Navy responds

Yesterday we reported on internal documents that suggest the Navy played down the damage done to HMCS Corner Brook when it hit the sea floor off Vancouver Island in 2011. Now we get a response from Capt. Luc Cassivi.

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Tudor House history

Losing local history. Esquimalt's Tudor House pub was older than the town itself. We hear from a local historian about its significance, after the Tudor House was destroyed today in an early morning fire.

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HMCS Corner Brook accident

Assessing the damage. New information indicates that damage to the Canadian submarine, Corner Brook, after an accident off Victoria, is worse than we've been led to believe.

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AFN splinter group

Dissatisfied chiefs are holding an alternative meeting to the Assembly of First Nations General meeting. We look at what the breakaway group hopes to achieve.

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Boozing on the beach

A civilized addition to a picnic or an opportunity for a boozy party? The BC government is looking into the idea with a liquor review. Varnya Bromilow gages reaction from an assortment of island mayors.

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From the Heart: Journey of Reconciliation

There's a new theatre performance in Victoria that's sure to get people talking. Our State of the Arts columnist Jennifer Chrumka tells us more.

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Remembering Cory Monteith

We will speak with a Nanaimo acting coach who helped the thirty one year-old Glee star get his start.

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CanDo inventor Celina Berg

Pairing health and technology. We hear from a UVic computer scientist who is developing a series of apps to help people overcome cognitive challenges.

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From The Heart

There's a new theatre performance in Victoria that's sure to get people talkimg. "From the Heart: Enter into the Journey of Reconciliation" is a community based theatre project.

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Small Town, Big Business

We hear about another Victoria business making it big on the internationally. Freelance jounalist Adrien Sal gives us another installment of "Small Town, Big Business."

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Aspiring to be the best

Olympic Gold medalist Simon Whitfield talks about a new national mentorship program for amateur athletes.

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Frances Ha and Pacific Rim

Katherine Monk reviews 2 new fims, "Frances Ha" and "Pacific Rim."

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Berry-eating bugs

Vancouver Island berry farmers are struggling to win against an invasive Asian fruit fly.

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Coping with disaster

People in Lac Megantic remain in a state of shock as they deal with the fallout from last weekend's train derailment. We speak with a Royal Roads instructor who studies the psycho-social aspects of disaster recovery.

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Loving local food

Don Genova gives listeners a chance to sing the praises of their favourite local food suppliers and win a trip to the Okanagan.

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Remembering Baby Molly

Molly Campbell, the two and half year old Victoria toddler who waged a battle against leukemia died this morning. We speak with a family friend.

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Making it personal

Today on Beyond the Bestseller we're talking about memoirs. Robert Weirsema will look at some of the dilemnas for writers when it comes to tell-all tales

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Revving up for Deuce Days

We hear from a family from Texas who are coming to Canada for the first time to be part of the Northwest Deuce Days car show in Victoria.

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Support for post-partum anxiety

A website has been launched by Anxiety B.C. to help new mom's through what can often be a tumultuous transition.

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The burden of poultry

As backyard chickens grow in popularity across North America, many cities are seeing would-be urban farmers surrendering their flock when they find them too hard to keep. We find about the growing numbers of unwanted poultry at the BC SPCA.

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Respecting her right to die

We find out more about a B.C. family battling an Abbotsford care home in order to honour a family member's living will.

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Rumon Carter goes underground

Vancouver Island is known as The Island of Caves. And while many of us have heard about the caves at Horne Lake, many have not been in them. Wild Isle columnist Rumon Carter plumbed those depths and has resurfaced to tell the tale.

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Music by The Sea Festival

Inspiring classical music. On State of the Arts, we'll take you to a festival in Bamfield with big ambitions to grow.

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Canada Writes finalists Matthew Hooton and Jenny Manzer

Making the cut. Canada Writes, CBC's national literary contest, has announced the five finalists for its creative non-fiction prize -- and two of them are from Victoria. We meet them.

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The 'crazy lady with the sails'

We catch up with Jeanne Socrates, a remarkable 70 year-old grandmother who completed a solo round-the-world sailing journey in Victoria.

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Indigo Girl full length interview

Jo-Ann's full length discussion with Indigo Girl Emily Saliers.

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Seamus McGrath

Cycling all over the world. We get the latest from the Tour de France and how Ryder Hesjedal from Victoria is doing from his buddy Seamus McGrath, who is riding in the B.C. Bike Race.

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Busting the Roller Derby stereotypes

Victoria's Eves of Destruction are getting ready for a rumble, both in and out of the arena. We meet three of them.

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The East, Love is All You Need and Lone Ranger

Katrherine Monk reviews 3 new films; "The East," "Love Is All You Need" and the "Lone Ranger."

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Legato Gelato

Don Genova visits a Comox Valley goat farm that makes gelato for the lactose-intolerant.

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Gearing up for the BC Bike Race

The BC Bike race is an adrenaline-fuelled seven day ride on some of the West Coast's best single-track bike trails.

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Whining about wine

We examine why buying wine from other provinces can be a tricky business.

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Fishing rights upheld in court

The BC Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that the Nuu-chah-nulth's fisheries trade was part of their culture at the time of first contact.

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