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This is Vancouver Island

This is Vancouver Island

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This is Vancouver Island is by islanders, for islanders. Each week we catch you up on a local news story, or celebrate an element of life in our region. From ferries to bus strikes, public safety to outdoor swimming, we've got you covered. Hosted by Kathryn Marlow, with new episodes dropping every Thursday.

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Episodes
  • The gray area of cell phone rules in schools

    The gray area of cell phone rules in schools
    Sep 4 2025

    This is the second school year since the provincial restrictions on cell phone use in schools came into effect. But what exactly are the rules? And how are they put into practice? As you’ll hear in this episode, that’s not exactly clear. Island teachers and administrators talk about how they’re interpreting and creating the rules.
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    15 mins
  • How another main road to island communities is closed (again) even after wildfire risk has faded

    How another main road to island communities is closed (again) even after wildfire risk has faded
    Aug 28 2025

    The road to Bamfield, and the Huu-ay-aht and Ditidaht First Nations, is closed for the foreseeable future due to damage by the Mount Underwood fire. A similar thing happened to highway 4 east of Port Alberni in the summer of 2023. The issue is slope instability - but what exactly is that? And how do you repair it?
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    19 mins
  • Why wildfire is more common on the island, and what some people are doing about it

    Why wildfire is more common on the island, and what some people are doing about it
    Aug 21 2025

    The Wesley Ridge and Mount Underwood fires had the province’s attention this summer - an unusual situation for the island. But the people who study fire and climate aren’t surprised, and say it will only become more common. On this week’s episode we hear about the changing history of wildfire on Vancouver Island, and about one of the mitigation projects underway to try and prepare. Hear about how what’s growing in our forests may change, and ways you can help with mitigation.

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    28 mins
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