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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. 9h ago

    Could BC Be Headed for a Snap Election? Terry Fox, Political Drama & Food Vibes

    Ryan & Lisa, Mornings on CFAX 1070: Friday, September 18th, 2026 Could British Columbia be headed for a snap election? We kick off the show with Jon Roe from the Angus Reid Institute as new polling suggests many British Columbians feel politically homeless. Then, with the annual Terry Fox Run happening Sunday at Mile Zero, we catch up with organizer Darren Wark, Terry's cousin, to talk about the legacy, inspiration, and community spirit behind one of Canada's most meaningful events. We also dive into the latest turmoil inside BC's Conservative Party with Canadian Press legislative reporter Wolfgang Depner, and explore Canada's growing relationship with the European Union with UVic political science professor Amy Verdun, including what it could mean for our future and potential fallout with the United States.  Plus, it's Friday Food Vibes! We spotlight some delicious Vancouver Island adventures, including Painter's Palate in Campbell River, Smalltoberfest in Sidney, and the Soundbite Food Truck & Music Festival in Langford. Politics, community, world affairs, and great local food. It's all on today's edition of Ryan & Lisa, Mornings on CFAX 1070.  Listen live weekdays from 6-9 on iHeartRadio or watch us on CTV, Crave and YouTube.

    Could BC Be Headed for a Snap Election? Terry Fox, Political Drama & Food Vibes

  2. 1d ago

    Ferry Fairness, the fight for control over Saudi oil, Crew Girl and Victoria's mayor race

    A new TV series called “Crew Girl,” shows so many of the marine sport highlights we know locally. This is not an exhaustive list, but we’ve got cameos with the Selkirk Waterfront, Hamsterly Beach, the BC Aviation Museum and Fickle Fig Farm Market, Sidney’s Marina, Royal Roads University and more. The series is centred on the protagonist’s story of joining a dysfunctional all boys crew, and showrunner and co-creator Vivian Lin joins to talk about it! Back to school is in full swing and we’re even starting to approach the Thanksgiving season, so let’s start checking in on some of the organizations providing food and social support to people in our community. Mustard Seed executive director Treska Watson joins. With the news of more Iran-backed Houthi-rebels red-sea Island hopping and Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure significantly damaged, AP is now reporting Saudi Arabia is now running low on missile interceptors and is turning to allies for help, including France, Britain, Pakistan and Europe. It seems we’re always asking the same question, even as the conflict in the middle east grows and changes every day. How could we see the fighting end? SFU adjunct professor Robert Springborg is tuned into the politics of the region and he joins to discuss. The feds have announced $500,000 of support for feasibility and technical studies on light rail between Vic West and Langford. Now that the federal government is involved, what changes? Liberal MP Stephanie McLean joins for more.  A series of rallies all over this coast have supported MP Gord Johns’ push for the feds to review the funding they provide to BC Ferries, and today we’re expecting one at the BC Legislature. BC Ferries has confirmed to us that unless they get new revenue, we can expect fares to increase “well in excess,” of 30 per cent starting as soon as 2028. What do we need to know? NDP Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns joins.  As the local election season ramps up, we’re inviting all of the candidates for Victoria’s Mayor to introduce themselves to us. Candidate Bruce McGuigan is centering his campaign on collaboration with the public, safety, transportation and affordable housing; also pledging to pursue the goal of making homelessness rare, brief and non-reoccurring. He joins for a meet-the-Canada chat.

    Ferry Fairness, the fight for control over Saudi oil, Crew Girl and Victoria's mayor race

  3. 2d ago

    Traffic solutions, airport debates, Victoria mayor race and diesel prices could get even higher

    Transportation safety issues and traffic solutions drive much of Ryan & Lisa's conversation today as listeners call in.  Prime Minister Carney is pitching private investors managing Canada’s four largest airports for set lease periods, keeping transport with Transport Canada. He says this would free up federal funding to reinvest in smaller regional airports to ultimately reduce the price of travelling to those destinations. Let’s get an advocate perspective now. Air Passenger Rights founder Gábor Lukács joins.  A B.C. supreme court ruling found the provincial government isn’t authorized to make internationally trained medical graduates practice in underserved areas like rural communities. This news comes as a hospital in Vancouver is rolling out on-site 3D printing of custom splints for injury, a first in North America. Meanwhile, e-scooter safety remains at issue. Health minister Ravi Kahlon joins.  As local election season heats up, we’re going to invite all the mayoral candidates for the City of Victoria on to meet each of them individually. Today, we meet businessman Mike Harris who is pitching a fresh start for Victoria, with a platform that includes launching a “ independent organizational and value-for-money review.” Gasbuddy showing average prices in Victoria have dipped ever so slightly, but still nowhere close to what it was before the spike that started with September.  This comes as Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been attacking critical oil infrastructure and islands along Red Sea shipping routes, with Saudi Arabia saying a major pipeline route that dodges the Strait of Hormuz will be out of service for weeks. What can we do about the situation? Canadians for Affordable Energy president Dan McTeague joins.

    Traffic solutions, airport debates, Victoria mayor race and diesel prices could get even higher

  4. 3d ago

    Unnamed party growing, View Royal clinic partnership, speech & hearing support in schools and BC Place speculation

    A few months after the Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre had to close it’s doors, a province-wide organization is calling for more support from the government for children’s speech, language, communication and hearing supports in schools. Speech and Hearing BC is launching a back to school campaign they call “Speak Up For Student Success,” focusing on access to speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Their president Heather Ritchie joins. Plus, on the heels of CFAX Santas Anonymous volunteer fair over the weekend, executive director Christine Hewitt Goodsir joins.  B.C.’s deficit forecast has grown by about $450-million, jumping to $13.8-billion, after that gas royalty error. Finance minister Josie Osborne also cited wildfires and global trade challenges as part of the picture. Meanwhile, the fractures in B.C. politics remain in flux as a seventh MLA had joined up with the unnamed party led by Peter Milobar. The Canadian Press legislative reporter Wolfgang Depner joins.  Plus, Sports Guy Steve weighs in on BC Place speculation. Why might the BC Lions want to buy the stadium and where do the Whitecaps fit into all this?   View Royal is partnering with a private company called Aroga Lifestyle Medicine Victoria to establish a primary care clinic, which is expected to open by the end of this year. The town will pay $225,000 upfront for infrastructure and launch-costs, along with $125,000 dollars annually for the next ten years. View Royal mayor Sid Tobias is joining us for more.

    Unnamed party growing, View Royal clinic partnership, speech & hearing support in schools and BC Place speculation

  5. 4d ago

    Victoria's satellite police academy, Langford parkland, gas & diesel price woes and preparing the garden for winter

    Ryan & Lisa share a weekend debrief and the latest on local election season as Sidney mayor Cliff McNeil-Smith suddenly announced he would not be running for his seat again.  Fiona Hammersly-Chambers talks fall planting, dry-seeds and preparation for winter in the garden. Plus, shares highlights from her time working as a naturalist on a boat. Gasbuddy head petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan joins to explain Victoria gas and diesel prices as cost-pressures both in and outside of Canada mount with "plenty of escalations over the weekend."  Westhills Land Corporation has made an agreement with the City of Langford to dedicate 40 acres of land in the Gravity Zone and Nature Trails area, along with three acres of lakefront property at Lakepoint park, as public parkland. Mayor Scott Goodmanson joins to discuss.  It’s been a long time in the making, but Victoria’s satellite police-training academy is finally opening. Late last week, 16 new recruits were sworn in who will have the opportunity to complete their training here on Vancouver Island for the first time. VicPD’s chief of Police Fiona Wilson joins. Breaking insight into how planets form is coming out of research close to home, with a UVic Phd student leading a study into Trans-Neptunian Objects colour, size and orbit. What did they find and what could it all mean? Marielle Eduardo joins.

    Victoria's satellite police academy, Langford parkland, gas & diesel price woes and preparing the garden for winter

  6. Sep 11

    Remembering where you were on 9/11, Victoria parkade re-development, the future of the forestry industry and the Red-footed Booby

    Ryan & Lisa read your texts remembering where you were on September 11, 2001, as they reflect on today's anniversary.  Ann Nightingale shared the update with us that she has finally seen the Cocoa Booby, but heading into this weekend the real buzz is around the Red-footed Booby. She even suggested that it’s presence at Race Rocks could be boosting the local economy. The Lagoon Arts and Culture Festival is kicking off today and tomorrow, right around the corner of Esquimalt Lagoon. Featuring live music and performances, kids’ arts activities and local crafters, organizers say there’s something for everybody. Anthony Mensah is the festival coordinator for the Arts and Culture Colwood Society.  As the forestry industry is at a breaking point with higher costs of doing business, an industry association told us yesterday the province has agreed to a meeting. This comes after a letter form several of these associations made waves earlier this week, calling for establishing a crisis action group. What comes next? Minister Ravi Parmar joins.  Victoria council decided to take the next step in allowing the Broughton Street Parkade to be re-developed into a 12-storey mixed use tower, Meanwhile, a councillor motion asking staff to consider further policy to allow Council to weigh in on certain contracts when considering business with American companies passed. Mayor Marianne Alto joins.  Plus, for Friday Food Vibes, Dallas from the Vic Food Guys talks the Victoria Firefighters Association's Charity BBQ in support of Project Trauma Support, Greek food fusion, garden-to-plate dishes, Ribfest, a corn roast and more.

    Remembering where you were on 9/11, Victoria parkade re-development, the future of the forestry industry and the Red-footed Booby

  7. Sep 10

    Tariff and forestry troubles, beyond the curb expansion, Songs at the Spindle Whorls event and Lime Bike controversies

    What happens if you leave the Victoria city boundaries with a Lime bike rental? Ryan & Lisa discuss the latest discourse on Lime rental bikes in Victoria.  Plus, back-to-school road safety is at issue. Doorbell camera footage shared by a Prospect Lake resident shows a dramatic motorcycle collision. This comes as Renee Mulligan has been persistently raising traffic safety concerns in the area. This Saturday will see a walking-tour style performance from Songhees Point to Beacon Hill Park, in a partnership between the Pacific Opera Victoria, the Royal BC Museum, the Victoria Native Friendship Centre and the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria. Featuring several languages and spindle whorl markers, the event promises to highlight the cultural connections that shape our community. Rebecca Hass is the director of engagement and new work with Pacific Opera Victoria.  The trade war is ramping up, with Prime Minister Carney saying yesterday the economic pain we will feel from fighting back with our own tariffs will be better than the alternative. U.S. president Trump has retaliated with import bans on some Canadian goods, including dairy and alcohol products, which will come into effect later this month. What does this mean for B.C. jobs and our economy? BC Conservative economic development critic Kiel Giddens joins.  As the entire forestry sector faces economic challenges up and down the supply chain, a joint letter from industry representatives is asking the province to look at some big changes. BC Truck Loggers Association director Peter Lister joins.  The CRD is expanding the Beyond the Curb drop-off program with two new locations, one in the Oak Bay High School parking lot and one at the Westhills Bus Exchange in Langford. It’s the kind of place you can bring your non-blue box recyclables, like soft plastics used for holding food. Melanie Tromp Hoover is the CRD’s manager of policy and planning for environmental resource management joins.

    Tariff and forestry troubles, beyond the curb expansion, Songs at the Spindle Whorls event and Lime Bike controversies

  8. Sep 9

    Local artisans' place in the trade war, Trump import bans, costal climate change and Esquimalt RibFest

    Another day, another round in the trade war. U.S. President Trump has signed import bans on certain Canadian goods, including motorcycles some dairy products and alcoholic beverages. It looks like Trump wants to crack down on U.S. government contracts procuring Canadian goods, as yet another escalation. Canadian Press Washington Correspondent Kelly Geraldine Malone has the story.  Today the 21st Drop Zone event in Victoria to support the Easter Seals of BC and Yukon is taking place, as 30 local fundraising volunteers will rappel down a 13-storey building on Douglas. Trevor Lau is the organization’s associate director of communications and he joins for more.  As Canadians are being affected by climate change more than scientists had predicted a decade ago, and coastal communities are no exception, with more frequent and intense marine heatwaves. What is happening under the sea and what does it mean for us? UVic’s director of the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences Roberta Hamme contributed to the 2026 edition of Canada’s Changing Climate report.  As we continue exploring the ways local people are dealing with the economic pinch of this trade war, the operator of a shared artisan studio space is finding a silver lining as our ability to make and repair things locally becomes more economically valuable. Jenny Farkas is the executive director of MakeSpace, joining us to expand on this. Plus, Tom Woods and Murray Boyce join in studio to share what we need to know about attending this edition of the Esquimalt Ribfest.

    Local artisans' place in the trade war, Trump import bans, costal climate change and Esquimalt RibFest
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