Provincial election post mortem

Our B.C. political panel weighs in on whether the new government should ditch the tunnel replacement, and opt for a bridge instead.

The storms this week have left people across the island region without power. So we thought we’d re-up this episode, from when we visited a place where long outages are the norm and got some tips on how to deal with them. (Here’s a hint: the words “community” and “coffee” come up a lot.) This episode originally aired November 26, 2024.

Our B.C. political panel on what to watch for from the incoming BC Conservative government, and how the recent turn in US politics affect this province.

Liz McArthur explains the plan for a breakwater at a Vancouver Island surfing destination and looks at why it's attracting opposition from surfers.

Our weekly political panel with their takes on the results of the Eby gamble and the Conservative win, as well as what people might expect from the new provincial government.

Two Indigenous leaders from the island reflect on the outcome of the provincial election, and the potential impact on First Nation communities.

British Columbians head to the polls on Saturday.Our political panel checks in about the campaign and their thoughts on what will happen in the vote.Former Green Party MLA and Tsartlip First Nation member Adam Olsen, former BC Liberal and BC United staffer Andrew Reeve, and former NDP cabinet minister Elizabeth Cull weigh in on the week's top political stories with CBC host Gregor Craigie.

The Save Our Saanich Slate took the mayor's seat and 5 council positions. We'll hear from mayor-elect Rishi Sharma about plans for his first 100 days in office.

Greogr Craigie discussed the only televised BC leaders debate with the On The Island political panel - former Green Party MLA and Tsartlip First Nation member Adam Olsen, former BC Liberal and BC United staffer Andrew Reeve, and former NDP cabinet minister Elizabeth Cull.

Gregor Craigie talks to fellow host Jason D'Souza about the upcoming elections and hears from voters on the South Island about what matters to them.