On The Island from CBC Radio British Columbia

Learning a new way to learn. We find out how one Victoria school has redesigned its entire curriculum.

Gregor talks to Vancouver Aquarium CEO John Nightingale about dealing with the Japanese tsunami debris when it gets to Canada.

BC Chair of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, Dr. Will Johnston, on the BC Supreme Court's decision to overturn the ban on doctor-assisted suicide.

Gregor speaks with Oak Bay Mayor, Nils Jensen, about the Oak Bay Watch and their opposition to recently constructed homes.

The political panel looks at the debate over the Northern Gateway project and Christy Clark's welfare reforms.

Oak Bay residents are divided over new 'west coast modern' homes.

Victoria councillor Charlayne Thornton Joe tells Khalil about the city's new busking bylaws.

Gregor speaks with owner of Kilshaw's Auction House, Alison Ross, about becoming the newest Pawn Master on Canadian reality show: Pawnathon Canada.

Cowichan school board chair, Eden Haythornthwaite, on the Cowichan Valley School District's deficit budget, and the resulting standoff with the the provincial government.

Gregor speaks with Paul Spong, founder of OrcaLab, about the capture and release of Springer the Killer Whale ten years ago, and how she's doing now.

Anne Marshall, Director of the Centre for Youth and Society, and Kate Creedon, youth support counselor at the youth custody centre, on a graphic novel created by youth in custody.

Is the plan for restoring the Island's railway getting off track? Jack Peake, the chairman of the E and N Railway Action Group, says plans to spend $15-million on replacing railway ties along the the length of the route is the wrong way to go about restoring train service.

Director for Area B of the Cowichan Valley Regional District, Bruce Fraser, talks about a proposal to dump contaminated soil near the headwaters of Shawnigan Lake.

Gregor speaks with Community Volunteer Training coordinator, Marna Smith, about the Cool Aid Society's newest training initiative to help volunteers better understand vulnerable peoples' challenges.

Our political panel takes a look at the hard-line politics over a deficit school budget, and the future of the B.C. Liberals.