Ryan & Lisa: The Podcast
By: CFAX 1070
Language: en-CA
Categories: News, Politics
The Best Way to Start an Island Morning! Ryan & Lisa on CFAX 1070, weekdays 6-9. It’s all HERE … News, Weather, Traffic, and Community.
Episodes
Inside BC: Policy, Community, and Impact with Ryan Price
Jan 09, 2026Ryan Price explores how policy, community, and expertise shape life in British Columbia and beyond. He talks with Mayor Marianne Alto about city planning and waterfront development, Minister Ravi Parmar about forestry, trade, and jobs, Dr. Sophia Johannessen about ocean science and climate research, Joey Poljanowski about WHL hockey and team strategy, and Professor Jason Colby about international affairs and global perspectives.
Duration: 01:11:57Data, Safety, Energy, and Innovation
Jan 08, 2026Today on the show, Ryan dives into the 2026 Census its importance, and the jobs it creates, highlights Esquimalt Fire Rescue’s transition to PFAS-free gear to protect firefighters, examines Canada’s energy debate amid global oil uncertainty, and previews the week ahead in technology with CFAX 1070’s Alan Perry, exploring the latest trends and innovations.
Duration: 01:08:32Rain, sleet, fog, it's all happening on the Island! Plus Venezuela implications for Canada and fire safety advice.
Jan 07, 2026Wednesday January 7th. We begin with Ken Christie, Director of Royal Roads University's School of Humanitarian Studies, who shares the latest on Venezuela and its implications for Canada. Next, Jamie Wilson from Habitat for Humanity Victoria discusses the triumphant success of the 17th Annual Gingerbread Showcase held at the Hotel Grand Pacific. Then, we hear critical safety advice from View Royal Fire Chief Paul Hurst, who draws hard lessons from the Swiss Alps bar fire tragedy and answers the vital question: How much time do you have to escape? Finally, CTV's weather expert Josh Classen breaks down the dramatic...
Duration: 00:53:30Five weeks of lane closures on Douglas, real estate trends, and a Venezuela-US update
Jan 06, 2026Tuesday January 6th: Here's what you missed on Ryan & Lisa, Mornings on CFAX 1070.
Hear from Finest At Sea's Bob Fraumeni on a significant donation of 20,000 lb of fresh Pacific herring sales to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. BC Hydro spokesperson Steve Watson details critical infrastructure upgrades leading to five weeks of lane closures on Douglas Street. Victoria Real Estate Board chair Fergus Kyne offers insights into 2025 local real estate trends and price projections. Political Science Professor Scott Watson unpacks geopolitical events in Venezuela and US actions causing global controversy. Plus, Canadian Press reporter Wolf Depner reports on...
Duration: 00:53:54Victoria Stories: Conference Plans, Hidden History, and Protecting Kids Online
Jan 05, 2026On today’s show, Ryan and Lisa cover important stories affecting Greater Victoria. Paul Nursey, CEO of Destination Greater Victoria, discusses options to expand and modernize the Victoria Conference Centre, including a potential shared space with the Royal BC Museum. T.W. Paterson shares hidden stories from his new book Unknown Nanaimo, highlighting the city’s forgotten history and why preserving it matters. CTV journalist Anna McMillan joins to discuss the Greater Victoria Integrated Child Exploitation Unit, which is seeking long-term funding to continue tackling online and local child sexual exploitation.
Duration: 01:08:36Are you paranoid? B.C.'s conservative implosion and the headwinds that the governing NDP coasted on: the top moments in provincial politics of 2025
Jan 02, 2026CTV Vancouver Island legislative reporter Rob Buffam and The Canadian Press legislative reporter Wolfgang Depner shares some thoughts on the electric moments in B.C. politics of 2025 with Ryan.
Duration: 00:42:33Waterslide revival, Hudson's Bay death, grocery replaces public market and electric busses: the changing face of Greater Victoria in 2025
Dec 31, 2025Afternoon duo Josh & Jade share explore how the physical space of Greater Victoria has changed over the past year with Ryan.
Duration: 00:42:27Charleigh Pollock, SD61 school board dismissal, the public employees' strike and municipal political drama: exploring unforgettable moments from 2025
Dec 30, 2025Talk show host Adam Stirling and producer Morgana Adby discuss some of the moments that stand out from 2025 with Ryan.
Duration: 00:42:23Travel worries, wildfire woes and the push for community safety: discussing the thorny issues which shaped the top stories of 2025
Dec 29, 2025News anchors Lisa Best and Steve Young explore some of the issues that shaped the headlines in 2025 with Ryan.
Duration: 00:42:37A very special Christmas Eve morning on CFAX 1070: Ryan & Lisa crack open the jingle archives
Dec 24, 2025Comox bird flu, lobster market "yo-yo," Curl for a Cause raises more than $13,000 and gift-ideas for procrastinators
Dec 23, 2025Christmas cheer and tradition talk; Shamrocks get new head coach; provincial funds for forestry equipment; and are there enough lower-cost FIFA tickets?
Dec 22, 2025Tenors to play in Victoria, Sooke navigates organized crime, Esquimalt stops deer immunocontraception and MP Aaron Gunn considering BC Conservative leadership bid
Dec 19, 2025New local food bank for veterans, hope for snow, downtown safety, Nanaimo industrial zoning at issue and could the BC Conservative leadership contest boil down to Milobar vs. Gunn?
Dec 18, 2025Local Christmas light map, passenger rail possibilities, stormy weather and power outages
Dec 17, 2025Stormy days and driving safety; FIFA volunteer application; fronting funds for a Nanaimo cath lab and the possible future leaders of the BC Conservatives
Dec 16, 2025OneBC crash out, livestock and flooding, Crofton Mill closure and a thank you from CFAX Santas Anonymous
Dec 15, 2025B.C. AG talks proposed federal changes to address intimate partner violence, Langford mayor discusses budget deliberations & the future of Veterans Memorial park; and today is Miracle Eve—we will see you at Uptown tomorrow!
Dec 11, 2025Stormy weather and hanging baskets, local Liberal MP talks opposition's unsuccessful pipeline motion; and what did the BC NDP government expect DRIPA to do?
Dec 10, 2025Contest joys, AI toys, no BC Legislature recall and the division of water supply costs in the CRD
Dec 09, 2025Understanding B.C.'s new involuntary care guidance, exploring the future of the BC Conservatives, a look at bird-stalking Orcas and the unfolding story of a mine subject to Canada’s first-ever consent-based decision-making agreement with a First Nation
Dec 08, 2025Victoria drops revamping Centennial Square, new auditor general, November jobs market improvements and breaking down the soccer hype
Dec 05, 2025Forestry flop, Toy Mountain, Dementia travel tips, upcoming Centennial Square redesign vote, context you need on BC Conservative leadership change
Dec 04, 2025Armoury gets a new name, Crofton mill closes up shop, the limits of carbon capture, long-term care labour agreement and Toy Mountain kicking off this week
Dec 03, 2025Marmot revival, expanding LTC labour agreement, Miller returns to cabinet and RCMP presence continues after unspecified threat at Nanaimo high schools
Dec 02, 2025Mayor talks proposed Centennial Square design, reckless driving bill to reach second reading, the changing personal finance landscape and the economic impact of the charity sector in the capital region
Dec 01, 2025Pipeline possibilities, politics and feasibility issues; CFAX Santas events and some community health workers set to strike
Nov 28, 2025Federal pressures for pipeline, the CleanBC review, calls to action on gender-based violence and will B.C. find the funds to take the heat off its home-share system?
Nov 27, 2025Victoria community safety, local hockey program for players with developmental disabilities gets a boost, pipeline talk and should Centennial Square have a light-up “Victoria” sign?
Nov 26, 2025Municipal electrification, BC Greens want three-point reconciliation plan, proposed amendments to the Mental Health Act and former climate minister talks new book, "Run Like a Girl"
Nov 25, 2025Mornings on CFAX 1070 with Ryan & Lisa: subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
Duration: 00:58:43Aftermath of a Grizzly attack, B.C. left out of federal pipeline conversation, clinic fundraising and the illness that can sneakily blind seniors
Nov 24, 2025Mornings on CFAX 1070 with Ryan & Lisa, now available as a podcast!
Duration: 00:56:07Welcome to Ryan & Lisa: The Podcast
Nov 21, 2025The Best Way to Start an Island Morning! Ryan & Lisa on CFAX 1070, weekdays 6-9. It’s all HERE … News, Weather, Traffic, and Community.
Duration: 00:00:31