Victoria This Week

B.C. Ferry secrets, social media, and Ryan's Nature Corner. All in this week's episode of Victoria This Week.

In this week's show we catch up with the city's explosive construction and development growth with Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca, including an update on what's supposed to be a 30 (now 29) storey building downtown. Regular guests Corey and James review the Bob Dylan concert in Vancouver and Ryan's Nature Corner tackles the story of high-tech volunteers who rescue animals... animals like Genevieve the Goat.

Ryan and regular guests Corey and James talk about the week's news and... other stuff.

0:00 - 15:05: Guy yells at a mom and her kids in Langford. Why? Because her three year old threw a tantrum. The story had a happy ending but also caused a lot of discussion about being on both sides of the situation. Special guest Ceara K from 107.3 KOOL FM joins us to discuss tantrum etiquette. 15:05 - 21:26: What ever happened to that casino that was supposed to come downtown? 21:26 - 44:45: The regulars James and Corey discuss camping at Goldstream, Glow on Netflix, and a new edition of "Ryan's Nature Corner" that covers army worms.

0:00 - 12:21: Interview with John Horgan, the new Premier of British Columbia. He's the MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca and that makes him the first Premier from Vancouver Island in over 60-years. 12:21 -26:35: News from the local craft beer scene! Beer writer Joe Wiebe joins the show and also give us a list of 9 local beers you should try. 26:35 - 46:41: Regular guests Corey and James review the Ryan Adams concert, update the hawk in the eagle's nest in Sidney, and conduct a quiz.

0:00 - 14:25: Special guest Rob Buffam from CTV Vancouver Island covered Victoria's sex industry in a special series this week. We talk to him about what he learned. 14:25 - 19:46: Oops, Bob Dylan cancelled his local concert. 19:46 - 25:23: A strange sea-creature called a "pyrosome" is invading the ocean off Vancouver Island. Problem is, it looks terrifying/hilarious. 25:23 - 34:20: James isn't so sure about the "Diner en Blanc" event. 34:20 - 43:41: We share Corey's interview with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Elvin Bishop, who's coming to Victoria for Jazz Fest.

*UPDATE* Since recording this episode, the Bob Dylan concert in Victoria was cancelled. FYI* Victoria City Council is moving to restrict short term vacation rentals and the mayor is suggesting we billet the homeless in the face of a housing crisis. There's a lot to talk about this week. On the lighter side - concerts and comedy shows galore to cover on this week's edition of Victoria This Week.

0:00 - 26:38: INTERVIEW. The owner/operator of "Topsoil," Chris Hildreth, is trying to bring large scale farming into the city... and he's doing it. Currently located at Dockside Green, they're now open to public sales after previously providing for restaurants exclusively. 26:38 - 37:10: Wildlife in the news. We discuss a eagle in Sidney that's raising a baby hawk and Ryan's close encounter with a deer. 37:10 - 50:42: Music news! The Sadies are coming to Victoria. Corey argues they're one of the best bands in Canada. Plus, the Rifflandia line up is out.      

Special guest Louise Hartland from CTV Vancouver Island tells us the story of a U-Vic student who dropped out because she couldn't find a decent home to rent. Also, Arcade Fire are coming. Also, we all have weed eaters....

Join host Ryan Price as he hangs out with Corey Polkinghorne and James Ball to discuss the week's news. This week, we started to see some resolution in several big local news stories - a guilty plea in the case of Constable Sarah Beckett, former Victoria Police Chief Frank Elsner getting a new job, and the election results firm up two weeks after the election. We chat about possible fines for smokers in the CRD. Plus, a brand new water park opens in Esquimalt...and it's great.  

0:00 - 25:25: Top story discussion includes the viral road rage video, a downtown burger joint that's jumping right to a $15-an-hour minimum wage, and an update on new tall buildings. 25:25 - 44:36: The U2 concert review.

0:00 - 29:16: B.C. election wrap up. We review all the Victoria area races and geek-out on possibilities since no one really won. What does that mean? 29:16 - 43:47: We review our favourite hikes in Victoria, plus a new "Netflix Review."

New bike lanes cause a commotion and Mr. Floatie says goodbye

0:00 - 21:00: The return of the "Top Story of the Week" panel discussion featuring Mike Kozakowski from citified.ca and Roszan Holmen from CFAX 1070. 21:00 - 44:22: The "Regular Panel" of Corey Polkinghorne and James Ball review the modern movie theatre experience.

0:00 - 20:52: B.C. Election predictions for the South Island! Ryan makes his (probably wrong) predictions for what's going to happen in the Greater Victoria area come the May 9th provincial vote. He's helped out by Andrew McLeod from thetyee.ca 20:52  - 44:45: Special guest Ceara K from 107.3 KOOL FM joins the panel discussion, which ranges from 4-20 in Victoria to the ridiculous Rainbow Unicorn Frap story.

0:00 - 9:43: Host Ryan Price digests some of this week's news -- how will the Federal Government's new marijuana legalization bill fit into Victoria? And, a B.C. Liberal Party election promise rubs us the wrong way. 9:43 - 20:33: The regular panel of James and Corey join Ryan to discuss the Harbour Authority's bid to curb feeding the seals at Fisherman's wharf. 20:33 - 27:33: The New Pornographers are coming to Victoria. 27:33 - 32:36: James tries to give away a table for free on Used Victoria. It becomes a lot of work. 32:36 - 44:10: Our Netflix review of comedy specials.

0:46 - 20:53: The city flirts with permitting sleeping in cars in the face of a housing crisis. The idea is met with satire. It's just one of the housing related stories that get us thinking. 20:53 - 24:10: Archaeologists have discovered what could be the oldest human settlement in North America off the BC Coast! 24:10 - 28:37: A new distillery is coming to Victoria and you might recognize the name. 28:37 - 31:36: Two 21 storey buildings are proposed for downtown Victoria. 31:36 - 44:23: Regular "Victoria This Week" panelist James Ball is also a stand-up comedian... we should probably talk about that.

0:36 – 20:40: Victoria might get a 30 storey condo tower on Herald Street between Douglas and Blanshard. A developer is pitching the idea to city hall and, if it happens, it would become our tallest building. We also hear the tale of “Georgie the Cat.” All part of the semi-regular “top story” panel of Mike Kosakowski and Roszan Holmen. 20:40 – 37:47: The regulars, Corey Polkinghorne and James Ball, discuss the temporary demise of the “Rock the Shores” music festival in Colwood. Are we a victim of an over-saturation of music festivals? Plus get an update on  a new trampoline park in Esquimalt and a new burger joint downtown. 37:47 – 44:38: Netflix reviews… this week we take on “Riverdale.”

In this weeks edition, Ryan tries to explain the latest update in the case of suspended Victoria Police Chief Frank Elsner. The real life implications of a plastic bag ban. We... sort of... recommend the upcoming Bob Dylan concert? Plus, our second round of Netflix reviews tackles "Chef's Table."    

We start this week's show on a serious note - a homicide case with a possible Hell's Angels twist after a Sooke man was found dead in the woods. Then, it's a round-up of a busy Victoria news week: there's going to be a new downtown grocery store, a new park and ride, there's a farm stand crime spree on the Saanich Peninsula, and a horrifying thrift store toy mishap. Plus, regular guests Corey and James review the recent Elton John concert, which leads to a conundrum surrounding a spare ticket.