Podcasts about Greater Victoria

Greater Victoria is a world class travel destination. We have so many experiences and amenities to offer visitors which drive a huge sector of our economy. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams talks with Destination Greater Victoria CEO Paul Nursey about the impact of tariffs on travel planning, a new conference centre and added flight options.

Bruce Williams is the outgoing CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. He is currently set to step down from the position in June 2025. Williams has led the Chamber since June 2020, navigating the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges.The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce was among the first Chambers in Canada to publicly acknowledge and apologize for its historical role in the social and economic suppression of Indigenous People. They also became the first Chamber to introduce an economic reconciliation membership program for Indigenous-owned businesses. 

Greater Victoria hosts many film crews who use our beautiful region and favourable climate to create productions seen all over the world. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speak about this important sector of our economy with the Vancouver Island South Film Commissioner Tara-Lee Novak.

Melanie Murray joins Andrew to share about her business "NextStep", an advocacy service for seniors in Greater Victoria. Melanie Murray Advocacy Services for Seniors NextStep Advocacy Services for Seniors (250) 886-8808 melanieandmacmurray@gmail.com www.nextstepvictoria.ca

People who use handyDART in Greater Victoria say it's getting harder and harder to book the rides they need, and they were hearing from staff it was because of service reductions. BC Transit says there have been no cuts - but users are still hitting roadblocks. We try to figure out why. HandyDART is public transit for people who can't use the conventional bus due to disability.

Join Ryan Berlin (Head Economist and VP Intelligence) and Ryan Wyse (Market Intelligence Manager & Lead Analyst) as they break down the latest edition of the rennie landscape—our semi-annual report on the forces shaping housing markets today. From tariffs and interest rates to demographic shifts and housing construction trends, the Ryans explore the key insights that help separate the signal from the noise in an increasingly complex global and local landscape.Featured guests:Ryan Berlin, Head Economist and Vice President of IntelligenceRyan Wyse, Lead Analyst and Market Intelligence ManagerSpring 2025 rennie landscape read hereAbout the rennie landscapeThe rennie intelligence division has just released its semi-annual publication, the rennie landscape, which provides thoughtful, contemporary analysis of the myriad factors impacting the housing markets of Metro Vancouver, the Central Okanagan, and Greater Victoria. The commentary in the rennie landscape is lively, and the insights are objective and data-driven. Key stakeholders in the real estate industry—including developers, realtors, commercial brokers, and institutional investors—rely on the rennie landscape for its succinct review of the latest trends that matter to our market.Thank you for tuning in to The rennie Podcast, where we share our passion for homes, housing, community, and cities. We hope today's episode sparked the same curiosity in you that drives us every day. If you enjoyed the conversation, don't forget to subscribe and follow us on your favorite podcast platform. And if you have a moment, we'd love for you to leave a review—it helps others discover the insights, analysis, and perspective we bring from the rennie Intelligence division. For the latest market updates, be sure to register at rennie.com.Have a real estate question? You can either email us at intel@rennie.com, or leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/therenniepodcast, and we'll try to respond in our next episode.

Maybe you've felt the stirrings—that quiet nudge that there's more to your sxxuality than what you've been taught. A whisper of your own radiance, waiting to be remembered. This episode is for the woman who knows there's more... but isn't sure where to begin.In today's soulful transmission, I'm breaking down why every woman needs a pleasure practice—not just for better intimacy, but as a portal to your intuition, creativity, confidence, and magnetic presence.You'll learn what a pleasure practice really is (and isn't), how to make it accessible even as a busy mom or working woman, and how to use it to reconnect with your deepest self.✨ Inside, I share:Guided practices from Unapologetic Practices to get started todayWhy pleasure is your nervous system's love languageHow to unlock more energy, more aliveness, and more turn-on

The school board and the B.C. ministry of education were at odds for six months, until the province fired the elected trustees in January. Now the newly-appointed trustee is getting down to business, and the old trustees are going to court in hopes of getting their jobs back. We recap the SD61 drama, hear the latest on the safety plan and police in schools, and learn what official trustee Sherri Bell is thinking about for the future of the Greater Victoria school district.Note: This is Vancouver Island has a new release day! We'll come to you on Thursdays now, instead of Tuesdays.

Chinese New Year celebrations here in Greater Victoria. Talking household traditions over the years and an introduction to the Victoria Chinatown Museum. Guests Daniel Low and Charlayne Thornton-JoeVictoria Experience ManagerVictoria Chinatown Museumhttps://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/

A group of independent ­businesses in Greater Victoria is urging consumers to take a “30-day challenge” to support local companies, as a potential trade war looms with the United States. They say they reinvest their earnings in hiring employees, paying local taxes and supporting community events. President Mary Lou Newbold said the 30-day target is based on the fact that it takes about a month for consumers to “form a new habit.” The Think Local First initiative isn't about boycotting specific products, she said, but about supporting local businesses as they sell inventory they've already invested in, “wherever it may be from.” Guest: Mary Lou Newbold - President of Think Local First Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legacy of the 1994 Commonwealth Games continues to grow through the 94 Forward organization. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams learns about the continuing work of 94 Forward with CEO John MacMillan.

SPECIAL EPISODE: Join Jane Johnston, Andrew Plank and Jennifer Lowe today at 4 pm while we discuss the market and what happened in Real Estate in 2024 for Greater Victoria.

Today on the show:  Johnny's TMYN might offend you if you're left handed, what's up this weekend in Greater Victoria, and you could use Elon Musk's body as the font for your next email. Times New Dumbass - (00:01:40) The More You Novak - (00:03:25) Bailey's Top Three of The Week - (00:05:29) What's Up This Weekend - (00:08:24) TL;DR - (00:10:56) 5K A Day Keywords - (00:14:03) Have a funny story to share? Voice memo us on social media and you could be included in the next episode. Listen live weekdays 530 -10 am PST on the iHeartRadio app and 1073virginradio.ca

As the communities of the West Shore continue to grow, would it make sense for them to quit being suburbs and instead form their own region apart from Greater Victoria? On this week's episode, we look at the pros and cons of working together as a capital region - and ask the existential question "is the West Shore part of Greater Victoria?"

Every year Greater Victoria is given a report card on the issues of most concern to residents. It's The Vital Signs Report created by the Victoria Foundation and this year we received a B grade. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams examines the data with Paige Schoenfeld with Leger, the organization who collate that data, and Jonathan Dyck of the Victoria Foundation.

The past 20 years have seen progress and transformation in the culture and growth of Greater Victoria municipalities. The Township of Esquimalt is no exception. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams talks about the past 20 years and the next 20 years with Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins.

We are in need of affordable housing everywhere across Canada especially in Greater Victoria. Habitat for Humanity has been building affordable housing for decades and in this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Habitat CEO Scott Dutchak.

Victoria's waterfront is one of the most spectacular in North America and is comprised of multiple properties and facilities managed by The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams talks about the current and future plans for the harbour with GVHA CEO Robert Lewis-Manning.

One of Canada's most diverse and vibrant festivals is happening soon in Greater Victoria. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Nick Blasko the festival founder of Rifflandia.

"Your husband has been shot" - is anyone ever ready for this news?A career in police work is inherently dangerous and the families are thereby subjected to wondering how safe their spouse or parent is while on duty.  The True Blue Podcast is delighted to have Amanda MacIntyre and Angela Reichert share their stories about what the past two years have been like after both their husbands were shot during the BMO incident.  Hear how they received information about the shooting, all the steps on that day and the many challenges over the next 2 years.Special thanks to the Greater Victoria community for the continued support.#GVERT#TrueBlueSound editing done by Todd Mason.More about the Victoria City Police Union (VCPU): - Tweet us at https://twitter.com/VicPD_Union - Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vicpd_union/ - Find us on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/truebluevictoria/ - Visit our website for information at https://truebluevic.ca/ - Email us at media@vcpu.ca for any media inquiries or requests to be on the True Blue Podcast

As a coastal business community Greater Victoria has an abundance of marine opportunities to grow our economy and boost the health of our oceans . In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Jason Goldsworthy, Executive Director of COAST (Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies) about these opportunities.

Who else but innovative City of Victoria Artist-In-Residence Kemi Craig would find links between Afrofuturism, west African free divers' traditional spiritual practice of Orisha, and the spirits of captives drowned in the west African slave trade? In work encompassing immersive, multi-sensory, site-specific installations and performances, this innovative dancer, filmmaker, multi-media creator and performance artist creates analog and digital work deeply rooted in themes of anti-oppression and social justice. Since getting her start in film at Cinevic Society of Independent Filmmakers, Kemi has participated in artist's residency programs with CineVic, the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and Dance Victoria, and guest curated the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's programming series Blueprints for the Afrofuture. Currently, she is the City of Victoria Artist-In-Residence. Referred to in this episode:Music group Drexciya: https://open.spotify.com/album/7bBx5uPv2YgRIAFyXBWhEV About Kemi:Website: https://www.kemicraig.comInstagram:  http://www.instagram.com/kemi.craigFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kemi.craigIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3008707/Kemi's projects:Afroquatics: https://aggv.ca/exhibits/afroquatics/Blueprints for the Afrofuture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U654RmSSLU4UVic talk: https://gatewaytoart.uvic.ca/2024/02/05/artists-talk-kemi-craig/What Home Means to Youhttps://www.victoria.ca/city-government/news/free-super-8-film-screening-what-home-means-you-0Subscribe to catch the latest episodes of Push In on Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/2S5WB7q Podcast Production Team:·      Technical Director: Paul Ruta·      Sound Editor: Michael Korican·      Host, Researcher & copywriter: Joyce Kline·      Co-Producers: Joyce Kline, Michael Korican, Paul Ruta

Greater Victoria is home to a mix of manufacturing operations operating in assorted sectors. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks about the boat building work done by Titan Boats with Titan Vice President Jennifer Mitchell.

Greater Victoria is home to Maritime Forces Pacific, located along the West Coast of BC. CFB Esquimalt is headquarters for these operations and in Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks about the presence of the Royal Canadian Navy with CFB Esquimalt BASE Commander Captain (Navy) Kevin Whiteside.

From how to apply for the position, to how much you'll get paid, Victoria's 2022-24 Artist-in-Residence Kemi Craig shares everything you ever wanted to know about her job but were afraid to ask!Kemi is a dancer, filmmaker, multi-media creator and performance artist whose work encompasses immersive, multi-sensory, site-specific installations and performances that encourage audience and community engagement. After getting her start in film at Cinevic Society of Independent Filmmakers, she's participated in artist's residency programs with CineVic, the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and Dance Victoria. Most recently she was guest curator for the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's programming series Blueprints for the Afrofuture. She holds an MFA degree from Emily Carr University of Art + Design and her work with both analog and digital technologies is rooted in themes of anti-oppression and social justice.Mentioned in this episode:What Home Means to Youhttps://www.victoria.ca/city-government/news/free-super-8-film-screening-what-home-means-you-0About Kemi:Website: https://www.kemicraig.comInstagram:  http://www.instagram.com/kemi.craigFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kemi.craigIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3008707/ Kemi's projects:Blueprints for the Afrofuture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U654RmSSLU4UVic talk: https://gatewaytoart.uvic.ca/2024/02/05/artists-talk-kemi-craig/Subscribe to catch the latest episodes of Push In on Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/2S5WB7q Podcast Production Team:·      Technical Director: Paul Ruta·      Sound Editor: Michael Korican·      Host, Researcher & copywriter: Joyce Kline·      Co-Producers: Joyce Kline, Michael Korican, Paul Ruta

Food and heritage tours in Greater Victoria are not just for tourists and visitors. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with three tour operations you can enjoy, Off The Eaten Track, A Taste of Victoria Food Tours, and in case your appetite needs a boost, Victoria Cannabis Tours

Like many municipalities in Greater Victoria the City of Colwood saw great change with the results of the last Municipal Election. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Colwood Mayor Doug Kobayashi about the new direction Colwood is taking.

In this episode, Ryan Berlin (Senior Economist & Vice President of Intelligence) and Ryan Wyse (Market Intelligence Manager & Lead Analyst) are joined by Victoria-based rennie advisor Brett Jones to discuss what makes the Greater Victoria market tick and who the latest policy announcements out of Victoria by the provincial government are likely to impact. Featured guests:Ryan Berlin, Senior Economist and Vice President of IntelligenceRyan Wyse, Senior Analyst, and Market Intelligence ManagerBrett Jones, AdvisorAdditional reading:the Victoria rennie review - March 2024the Victoria rennie advance - March 2024We'd love to answer your real estate questions. Email us at intel@rennie.com or leave a voicemail, and we'll try to respond in future episodes. The rennie podcast was created as another way of sharing our passion for homes, housing, community, and cities. We hope that this will spark the same curiosity in you that we have for everything real estate.

Over 10,000 people immigrated to Greater Victoria between 2016 to 2021. But why did they come here, over other Canadian regions? And what makes them stay - or move on to other cities? This is Vancouver Island host Kathryn Marlow speaks with two immigrants, Hostion Ho and Andrea McCoy (who also co-host a podcast about immigration called “Canadian Salad”).

Two local transit advocates talk about plans for a new regional transit body in Greater Victoria — plans the mayor of Saanich says could one day lead to an actual, funded plan to build light rail. Plus: they tell us about their favourite bus stops. Yes, they have favourite bus stops.

We're back on the hunt to showcase some of the newest culinary offerings in Greater Victoria. In this episode, Joe reviews some of the newest spots in the region as well as two popular spots for a drink in the morning and at night, that are worth revisiting if you haven't gone lately.

What restaurants in Greater Victoria do you eat at so often it's borderline embarrassing? That's what we discuss in this episode with Bonnie Todd from Off the Eaten Track and Amy Ayer from 49 Below. We'll each lay out five spots that have turned us into repeat customers and discuss specific dishes we can't get enough of.

Susan Dory is a Seattle-based artist whose geometric abstractions explore systems of interconnectedness, patterning and her trust of the process. Susan has exhibited widely with exhibitions at Winston Wachter Fine Art in New York and Seattle; Margaret Thatcher, New York; Catharine Clark Gallery, San Francisco; Tew Gallery, Atlanta; Boecker Contemporary, Heidelberg; The Tacoma Art Museum; The Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington; Kittredge Art Gallery, University of Puget Sound, The Western Gallery, Western Washington University; Mills College Art Museum, Oakland; The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center and The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria BC, Canada. She received her BA from Iowa State University and studied painting in Vienna, Austria. Susan is a recipient of the Neddy Award, The Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant, GAP grant, the Artist Trust Fellowship Grant, and was a finalist for the Betty Bowen Award. Some public collections include, The Tacoma Art Museum, Ballinglen Museum of Contemporary Art, Ireland; The U.S. Embassy, Vientiane, Laos, Seattle Arts Commission Collection, King County Arts Commission, 4Culture, The Microsoft Collection, Vulcan Enterprises, Swedish Hospital, Hewlett Packard, W. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Dallas, TX, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom Spontaneous Sights, through March 11th at Winston Wachter Fine Art. Pole Star 1, 2022, acrylic on canvas over panel, 52 x 58" Arena, 2022, acrylic on canvas over panel, 52 x 60" Secret Cave of the Heart 1, 2022, acrylic on canvas over panel, 58 x 52"

Victoria's tourism sector has had a remarkable bounceback following the pandemic but work is still underway to get Victoria on the radar of travellers in the US. In this episode we sit down with a couple of industry leaders to discuss the state of tourism in Greater Victoria and what needs to happen to get more people to our slice of paradise.

Who negotiated the 18-month severance pay for the Surrey Police? Trevor Halford, BC Liberal MLA for Surrey-White Rock discusses the 18-month severance pay for the Surrey Police Is it time to change the name of B.C? Ben Pires, former head of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria says it's time to change the name of B.C. Surrey awaits the provincial government's decision on the police transition Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter brings the latest the on the Surrey police transition. Are Marvel movies and shows declining? Steve Stebbing, Movie critic, and National Movie Guy for The Shift with Shane Hewitt. You can find him online at stevestebbing.ca discusses the potential decline in the popularity of Marvel content. The Commons Committee's hearings to probe Chinese interference in the 2021 election Jeremy Nuttall, Vancouver based investigative journalist for the Toronto Star, who has lived and worked in China provide an update on Chinese interference in Canada's 2021 federal election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Pires, former head of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria says it's time to change the name of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for a new place to grab a bite? In this episode Joe reviews some of the newest businesses in Greater Victoria's food scene.

This week we are discussing the tragic murder of 24-year-old realtor Lindsay Buziak. As an up-and-coming realtor in Saanich, British Columbia (a district within the Greater Victoria area with small town vibes and a tight knit community), Lindsay was eager to make it big selling luxury homes. When she got a call from an odd couple who wanting to see an extravagant million dollar home, Lindsay thought this might be her big break into the market of high-end real estate. Sadly, this property showing was not at all what Lindsay expected.If anyone has information about Lindsay's case please contact the Saanich Police Department at +1-250-475-4321. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit the Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers website to report information anonymously.Don't forget to check out our Patreon link to join and get a bunch of really wicked cool perks!Connect with us:Patreon - www.patreon.com/howtonotgetkilledInstagram - @howtonotgetkilledTwitter - @H2NGKWebsite - www.howtonotgetkilled.comEmail - howtonotgetkilled@gmail.comContent Warning: Explicit Language.

We know it's not soup weather just yet. But after the soup Joe recently had at the Deep Cove Chalet in North Saanich, he just HAD to discuss soup. In this episode, Joe gets you ready for the fall season with five of his favourite soups in Greater Victoria.

WE'RE Back Nature Nerds! After a loooooooong hiatus we crunched out this episode! We hope you enjoy as this week Jen talks about the re-branding of hornets who commit bee killing and then Megan talks about Cape Disappointment, The Graveyard of the Pacific, and the tragic ending of the SS Valencia. Get your life jackets ready! Organization to Support: The Maritime Museum of British Columbia https://mmbc.bc.ca/ The Maritime Museum of British Columbia is on the territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən speaking peoples, specifically the songhees and esquimalt nations, who have been on these lands and waters for thousands years. Outreach efforts: Since early 2019 we have offered free programming to vulnerable and marginalized groups in the Greater Victoria region. We do this with funding provided by Foundations such as the Victoria Foundation and the Hamber Foundation, with operational support from government grants. Museums have the ability to create a sense of belonging and well being within a community, and more often than not, at-risk populations are the most in need of this. We work with community partners who assist in providing for people's basic needs, like food and shelter, to deliver our programs and services free of charge to help provide for people's need to belong in their community. By providing programming and tours to vulnerable and marginalized groups we help people integrate back into the community where they can feel that sense of belonging.

Filipino ice cream, a cafe in a curling club, and a trip to the South Pacific via Fisherman's Wharf. Those are three of the local gems contained in Joe's most recent list of five restaurants you should check out in Greater Victoria.

After receiving several requests from listeners we've decided to tackle SUSHI. Who makes the best sushi in Greater Victoria? It's a tough question but we've lined up a few experts to help us out. Enjoy our 15 recommendations for great sushi on the south island.

In this episode Joe gives us five restaurants in Greater Victoria that have impressed him over the last month or so. He'll break down what dish to try and we'll even hear from some of the restaurant owners.

In this episode MicCHEK kicks off "Top Slice Victoria", the search for the best pizza by the slice in Greater Victoria. Listen as our panel blindly tastes, discusses, and scores the first slices in our hunt for a champion (First slice gets tastes at the 14:00 mark). Slices will be scored based on five categories: taste, toppings, crust, appearance, and value. In the end we'll have a winning pizza place for each category but remember, this is just the first ten slices. There's a long way to go until we get through EVERY slice in the region. Will the winners remain on top? Stay tuned to find out.

Who sells the best pizza by the slice in Greater Victoria? That's the question we're preparing to answer as MicCHEK launches its first official food ranking. The plan? To have a panel of culinary experts taste, then score every slice of pizza in Greater Victoria that can be purchased by the slice. In this episode, Joe and KC Kyle ask award-winning CBC journalist Justin McElroy (BC's #1 expert in all things lists and rankings...and just an all-around good guy) for direction and guidance on how to execute what's being called "Top Slice Victoria".

The classic roundtable is back with our panel picking the top lunch spots in Greater Victoria. 5 guest, 5 picks each, and the picks must be places where you can get a meal in under 30 minutes. In this episode we'll lay out 25 lunch spots as well as a long list of honourable mentions. Enjoy!

The very first Roundtable we ever did was on Pizza (Episode 10). But that was a long time ago, and we've learned a lot since then including letting our expert guests make the picks. That's why we've asked Jason Venkaya, the man behind Oregano's Pizza on Shelbourne Avenue, to come on and give us ten great spots to enjoy pizza in Greater Victoria. We also discuss one of Joe's new favourite coffee shops in Victoria, Imagine Studio Cafe.

We're heading into Easter weekend and there's no better time to be on the hunt for chocolate. In this episode, we're getting a list of the Top 10 places to go for chocolate in Greater Victoria.

After two years of daily morning dog walks (and weeks of debate and analysis) Joe delivers his Top 10 dog walk locations in Greater Victoria. Also in this episode we'll introduce you to one of the Comox Valley's most popular Latin restaurants.

If you want a great meal but don't want to break the bank, then this is the roundtable for you. (3:10) We've called in a Victoria foodie to give us her list of the top 10 meals in Greater Victoria under fifteen dollars. (25:48) Also in this episode, we introduce you to COOKS burger joint in Cumberland.