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The Best Way to Start an Island Morning! Ryan & Lisa on CFAX 1070, weekdays 6-9. It’s all HERE … News, Weather, Traffic, and Community.

  1. 19h ago

    U.S. midterms incoming, pool access in the CRD, salmon stream restoration and the Dean Murdock exit interview

    Steve (in for Lisa) and Ryan get into yet more traffic troubles in the capital region, during another rocky day on the roads.  B.C.’s only master’s-level swim club dedicated to athletes with physical and mental disabilities says it is struggling to secure accessible pool space after Crystal Pool closed. Spirit Orcas head coach Susan Simmons says she’s been reaching out in several local municipalities, but have only been able to secure space for a single one-hour session per week. She’s calling for newly elected local politicians to make equitable pool access in the region a priority. The Victoria Hospitals Foundation is launching its third phase of its surgical transformation campaign, aiming to build Vancouver Island’s first two Hybrid Operation Rooms and double Interventional Radiology Capacity here in Victoria. What does any of that mean? We have Dr. Matt Robinson, the head of Vascular Surgery at the Jubilee, along with Victoria Hospitals Foundation CEO Avery Brohman break it down.  Restoration work on Colquitz Creek in the Tillicum area has been underway for a while, and news has now broke that there are positive signs of a growing salmon habitat. Peninsula Streams Society senior aquatic biologist Katrina Adams is joining us to discuss what we’re seeing and how we got here. Curl for a Cause is back in action, and we’re being joined by Victoria Curl Club Program Coordinator Paul Cseke to get in the loop on everything you need to know. As we all wait for the results of the U.S. midterms with bated breath, we wanted to check in on the political context state-side with one of our coastal neighbours. You may remember Port Angeles for it’s big welcome events for Canadians when the Coho starts up. Mayor Kate Dexter joins.  Plus, in today's extended hour: we’re catching up with some of the outgoing capital region mayors, after some lost their seats but many simply decided to not run again. Dean Murdock was one of the people, but he’s been in capital region politics for quite a while. He’s joining us now to hang out and talk through some of his reflections on his time in office.

    U.S. midterms incoming, pool access in the CRD, salmon stream restoration and the Dean Murdock exit interview

  2. 1d ago

    No time change, traffic troubles, the Wealthy Barber author retires and history re-enacted ahead of Remembrance Day

    Steve Young is in for Lisa with Ryan today, and we're talking the lack of a time change and traffic confusion off the top. Fiona Hammersly Chambers from Metchosin Farm has our latest garden scoops, including potato tips.  The Sooke Region Museum has invited the Victoria-Esquimalt Military Re-enactors Association to bring an interactive military history event this upcoming Saturday ahead of Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day. It’s a free-admission event where you can actually ask the re-enactors questions about the history they are portraying. Museum executive director Michelle Richard joins with more.   In the aftermath of the provincial election which flipped the axis of power in B-C politics, we have some prominent political figures not ruling out a BC NDP leadership bid as the party has put Jennifer Whiteside in the interim leader role. Here for a round-up on the state of things is Canadian Press Legislative reporter Wolfgang Depner. The rubber is hitting the road on the time change that won’t be. Let’s talk about the wellbeing effects to expect and what we might be able to do about it. Camosun college psychology instructor Michael Pollock joins us in the 8 a.m. hour, and again near the end of the show to cap off today's conversation.  Plus, we kick off our first 9 a.m. hour extension with a conversation with a prominent voice who has worked on helping Canadians better understand personal finance for decades is soon looking forward to his own retirement. You may know him as the author of “The Wealthy Barber;” Dave Chilton is joins for an extended conversation on what he’s learned throughout the years.

    No time change, traffic troubles, the Wealthy Barber author retires and history re-enacted ahead of Remembrance Day

  3. 4d ago

    Halloween bonfire event, how traditions developed, Victoria's "refined" ghosts, Friday Food Vibes and your sports questions answered

    We've got Steve Young in for Lisa today, bringing in-depth sports knowledge and news acumen when hanging out with Ryan Price. Author and ghost storyteller Ian Gibbs joins Ryan to discuss his new book, Canada's Most Haunted, and how ghost stories differ between Victoria and Prince George. He also recounts a startling investigation at a building on Wharf Street and tells the story of Doris Gravlin, the ghost associated with the Victoria Golf Course. Dallas from the Vic Food Guys joins us for a full hour, chatting about sports streaming controversy, local music, ghost stories and everything else we're talking about today. Plus, more local eats to be aware of, including the best of gluten-free cookies, the Unicorn Sparkles experience, the ode to the corndog and more.  We love talking to our firefighter friends who help out with CFAX Santas Anonymous in our mission to support children and families in our community. And it turns out, we have a very specially Halloween event upcoming. North Saanich Fire Smart coordinator Travis Stewart has more on the North Saanich Halloween and bonfire event.   We have a lot of fun on Halloween, but we often forget about the historical and cultural reasons these traditions even exist. Camosun College anthropology instructor Nicole Kilburn joins to answer all the questions you might not have thought to ask.

    Halloween bonfire event, how traditions developed, Victoria's "refined" ghosts, Friday Food Vibes and your sports questions answered

  4. 6d ago

    Remembering Jesse Adams, submarine exercise, gingerbread house fundraiser and an aggressive owl

    We're talking about an aggressive owl on Dallas Road and people in the community reflecting on the life of prominent animal rescuer Jesse Adams, after he died while doing evacuations in Ukraine.  A fundraising supper featuring homemade food, lively music and family fun is happening this Friday at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre at 5 p.m. Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St George President Valarie Bakowski has more.  BC is getting a new conservative government, meaning that forestry minister and local MLA-elect Ravi Parmar will be saying goodbye to his file, and hello to a new role in the official opposition. What’s that like? He joins to catch up. One of the cool ways people are raising funds in support of CFAX Santas Anonymous is happening right nearby at Esquimalt High, in the form of gingerbread house kit sales. Culinary arts teacher Brandon Aris joins talk about it. At CFB Esquimalt today the Royal Canadian Navy will be concluding its annual submarine search and rescue exercise, modelling a response to a mass-casualty scenario on board. Commander Cory Mackay is joins us to walk through what is happening.  You’ve likely been hearing it in the news, the passing of a prominent Sooke-based animal rescuer Jesse Adams, who died while working on animal evacuations in Ukraine. We take a moment to reflect on his impact with someone in the rescue community who knew him for about 15 years, Amy McLaughlin from Amy’s Bunny Barn.

    Remembering Jesse Adams, submarine exercise, gingerbread house fundraiser and an aggressive owl

  5. Oct 27

    Labour reacts to B.C. election, national football championship, BC Ferries CEO booted and the time change

    We're talking the time change that won't come and our least favourite chores on Mornings with Ryan & Lisa today.  Plus, Kia Victoria is partnering as part of the Cool Aid annual socks campaign, which started 20 years ago. This year, Kia is once again matching all donations up to $5000. Aly Dahl, Cool Aid's Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement, joins for more.  CFAX Santas Anonymous executive director Christine Hewitt Goodsir joins for an update on the Tree of Wishes and more Christmas preparations.  BC Ferries has a new interim CEO in Brian Anderson, after the board of directors removed Nicolas Jimenez from the role. The board chair declined an invitation for an interview, so we’re trying to wrap our heads around the story based on public statements from BC Ferries. Joining us to help with that is a CTV Vancouver journalist who is originally from Port Alberni, James Paracy.  With the provincial election significantly shaking up the political dynamics in B.C. politics, let’s now check in with how the labour movement is reacting to the incoming BC Conservative majority government.  Meanwhile, on the heels of a Cullen Cup victory, the Westshore Rebels Football team will host the Canadian Bowl on Nov. 8 in Langford. Club president and director of football operations Rob Lervold has more details.

    Labour reacts to B.C. election, national football championship, BC Ferries CEO booted and the time change

  6. Oct 26

    B.C. election unpacked, rabies education and garden talk

    Post provincial election debrief kicks off with listeners weighing in with their thoughts on the BC Conservative majority. Fiona Hammersly-Chambers joins for the latest garden tips, including addressing concerns with powdery mildew.  You may have heard about the news of the rabid skunk in Vancouver’s West End, and many of us are wondering about this disease and how we can protect children, pets and ourselves. BC Wildlife Rescue Association of BC Program Director Jackie McQuillan joins with what we need to know. There has been a political earthquake in B.C. after Eby’s election gambit backfired hard. The BC Conservatives were leading or elected in 62 of 93 ridings when leader Lorne Doerkson made his victory speech. Though Elections BC is yet to certify the final count, they have a strong majority. UBC political science lecturer Stewart Prest joins to share his take on this shake-up, then we review key moments from election night on CFAX.  You may know him from his time as a local politician, but now he’s the only NDP candidate to have flipped a riding orange on Vancouver Island. Will Cole-Hamilton is your MLA-elect for Courtenay-Comox. Let’s catch up with him now.

    B.C. election unpacked, rabies education and garden talk

  7. Oct 23

    Eby's final pitch to voters, global cybersecurity vulnerability, cross-border hockey drama and Friday Food Vibes

    Ryan & Lisa kick off our final show before election day by discussing the Bun-Official Burger Haven Burger Poll. Plus, Jon Lewis, a registered hearing instrument practitioner at Ears to You Hearing Clinic joins.  Meanwhile, UVic and Elections BC are some examples of the websites that had to temporarily be taken down for maintenance in light of a global cybersecurity flaw affecting an estimated 70 per cent of the internet. These local websites are back up, though some federal government websites remain down. CFAX 1070 Tech Talk host Alan Perry talks us through it.  David Eby has been going full throttle on the BC NDP’s campaign for re-election, but many of us are still asking ourselves what this election is even about. He’s joining us now to make his final pitch to voters. Plus, Sports Guy Steve has the latest on developing cross-border hockey drama, Pacific FC's end to a rocky season and the Vancouver Goldeneyes' new uniform.  Dallas from the Vic Food Guys joins for Friday Food Vibes, with local highlights including Meat and Bread's revival, a fantastic downtown charcuterie spot, local deli and markets, basket-making at Metchosin Farm, the perfect event for chocolate lovers at Crystal Gardens and the taste of Halloween in a beer.

    Eby's final pitch to voters, global cybersecurity vulnerability, cross-border hockey drama and Friday Food Vibes

  8. Oct 22

    What is this election about? Plus, Sidney mayor-elect and Burlesque event featuring performers aged 40+

    The third annual Aged to Perfection Gala is coming up November 7th at Elements Casino, in support of the Victoria Women’s Transition House Society. Kristina Valentino is the founder of the event, and she’s going to talk us through what’s involved.  The BC Conservatives are running businesswoman Cindy Scott in Langford-Highlands. Who is she and why is she running? We’re catching up with her on the campaign trail now. Plus, Peter Wainright has been acclaimed as Sidney’s mayor-elect. What are his plans for the position? B.C. election day is happening in 48 hours and here to break down what’s happening with the tail end of the campaign is the Vancouver Sun legislative reporter Alec Lazenby.  We’ve got word there will be another reading rave – an event where people sit and read quietly together. Doesn’t that sound nice after all this election chaos? Diana De Cotiis is an organizer joining us here in studio to talk about it.

    What is this election about? Plus, Sidney mayor-elect and Burlesque event featuring performers aged 40+
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