Heatwaves, drought, and ever-growing demands for water on Vancouver Island are putting immense pressure on B.C salmon stocks, and in some cases, causing mass die-offs of salmon. And it all has to do with that all too familiar spectre looming over our daily lives and casting our ecosystems into crisis: climate change. We hear from two salmon experts about the threats facing the keystone species, and what needs to be done to help avoid catastrophe.

We give you a summary of each of the four major parties’ proposed policies related to old-growth logging and Fairy Creek. We also bring you a previous conversation we had with a policy expert about old-growth policy that would benefit both the environment and industry.

Saanich's council has approved a new housing strategy that will remain for 10 years. For Municipal Monday, Councillor Zac De Vries explains the strategy, its goals, and the reasons behind their choices.

International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st. Today we learn about how everyone in our community can play a part to help those in need.

Today we unpack and compare the main points from the four major party’s housing plans. We’ll also discuss the interesting role policy from British Columbia is playing on the national stage.

With the province announcing mandatory vaccination proof for certain social and recreational settings and events, the responsibility for that enforcement will largely fall on the employees at said events and businesses. How do we make sure they remain safe?

Tensions between protesters and RCMP at the Fairy Creek blockades have reached new heights. Video footage of police officers discharging pepper spray into a crowd of protesters sparked a wave of protests at RCMP detachments across the Island. We hear from land defenders and the RCMP about the incidents, and speak with Green MLA Sonia Furstenau about what the province could do to change the course, and the arena, of this fight.

A politician from Comox Valley is proposing a change to zoning laws that would end new petroleum station infrastructure in favour of more environmentally friendly alternatives. For Municipal Monday, we speak to him to learn more about the idea and why he's taking such a bold stance on climate policy.

Community Salon is operating on a model that gives back to the community while providing affordable gender-neutral pricing. They are also giving out free haircuts with the help of customers. This Good News Friday, we learn more about how and why.

In March, we published a story about the debate between a developer and local group over a proposal for 902 Foul Bay. After working with the city, the developer has released their revised proposal.