Ryan & Lisa: The Podcast

Bike-share controversy, baby racoons, Junior Shamrocks's Minto Cup redemption and catching up on up-island healthcare issues

Ryan & Lisa chat about the Prime Minister asking premiers to remove the provincial restrictions on U.S. alcohol and local discourse on bike-share rolling out in Victoria. Plus, the BC SPCA Wild Arc centre in Metchosin is

Goldstream falls drowning, tariffs on pause, B.C. wood foam hits commercialization and wine industry contends with wildfire recovery

It seems talks between the U.S. and Canada have managed to delay – and perhaps even halt – the new wave of tariffs threatened by U.S. president Trump. Within a couple hours of when Trump had said 50 per

Preparing B.C. industry for new tariffs, spider talk, JUUL appeals class action certification and local students to represent Canada in global robotics competition

Ryan & Lisa talk gas prices, a fire in a historic Cumberland building over this past weekend and more on spiders as they seem to keep popping up in our houses these days.  Plus, eight local high school students have

B.C. politics shake-up, new Tumbler Ridge documents, Minto Cup and lemonade stand for Victoria Hospital Foundation

Listeners text in their thoughts on dealing with spiders and more issues of the day as Ryan & Lisa kick off the day with top local updates and conversations about the news.  Friday brought some significant shake-ups

Victoria transit strike notice, support for wildfire evacuees, Tour de Victoria, weekend eats and girls' teams in local little league

Catch the latest on BC wildfires, upcoming weekend events and transit labour troubles in Victoria as Ryan & Lisa explore what you need to know to start your Friday off right.  Plus, Central Saanich Little League say

Tips for smoky skies, therapeutic horses, Soberfest, WLA championships and should Canada give the ambassador from the U.S. the boot?

You know Kids Count! supports children in our community through things like the breakfast program, but we’re also supporting other things that are key for their development – including things like mental well

Helicopter traffic enforcement, Victoria pool access, travel amid wildfires and Capitol Iron Building plans

As these devastating wildfires on the mainland continue to wreck havoc on communities, many of us here on the Island are reconsidering our summer travel plans. Road Safety at Work is urging drivers to avoid unnecess

Wildfire evacuations & farming concerns, e-bike safety debates and discourse on travel with children

Ryan & Lisa discuss with listeners the story of the flight from Victoria to Toronto cancellation after a child refused to put on their seatbelt. Plus, B.C.’s wine growers are among the industries hig

Insurance & wildfires, federal byelections, property right politics and Junior Shamrocks head to Minto Cup

As the Senior Shamrocks are headed to the WLA final Saturday, the Junior Shamrocks are also having a moment in the sun, after a win over the weekend has progressed them to compete in the 2026 Minto Cup in Calgary. J

Cliffside rescue, wildfire smoke haze and an abundance of local excitement heading into the weekend

Ryan & Sports Guy Steve talk gas prices and field questions from listeners about sports news. Plus, local hoaxes and legends on International Serpent Day.  Meanwhile, Air quality is remaining top-of-mind as hazy ski

BC Hydro buys natural-gas generating plant, deer contraception and wildfires smoke out HarbourCats' season finale as Shamrocks battle in semifinal series

The Canadian Red Cross has launched a campaign aiming to support people in the province affected by wildfires, in the form of direct assistance and relief along with future community preparedness efforts. Their BC and Yu

Victoria entrepreneur program, Star Party, Point Ellis House and Pacific FC's pivot to win it

You might remember that discussion paper that caused a bit of a stir in conservationist groups after it suggested a federal policy where projects of national importance could seek exceptions to species at risk protection

Snowbirds hype, air travel during work stoppage, Metchosin firehall funds and the occupational hazards of relying on AI

Sports Guy Steve (aka CFAX 1070's afternoon news anchor) is in for Lisa today, so we explore athletic stories off the top with his expertise on hand. AI is becoming an increasingly handy tool, with B.C.’s premier e

Isidorou out, CRD biochar project, Seaweed School second year and long weekend eats

Food waste is at issue today after a local buffet issued a message asking people to be mindful of how much they load up their plates. Plus, Dork Uncorked co-host Rod Philips to the Canada wide direct-to-consumers alcohol

E-scooter ride gone wrong, federal NDP benefits from climate concern, BC Ferries long-weekend travel and the last gala for David Foster Foundation

A new Angus Reid Poll suggests the federal NDP may be getting a boost in popularity as concern over climate change rebounds. Their data found climate as a top issue has crawled up from 14 per cent in March to 21 per cent

Wildfires blaze in B.C., rescuing humpback whales, Blanshard Street staple changes owners and pickleball tournament for primary care

Filming on the Island, B.C. political party infighting and when is it time to take drastic measures in the U.S. trade war?

Nurses' strike action ends, gas price volatility and province considers selling BC Place to a sports team

Victoria mayor's compassion club letter, nurses strike escalates, employment number optimism and Friday Food Vibes

Bike-share & Frozen concentrated juice controversies, Saanich short-term rentals, automotive industry reacts to submarine announcement and pipeline economics