Victoria Rumble Room

On Victoria Rumble Room we gain more local perspective regarding the crisis in Ukraine. We drop in on the trucker’s protest and meet KANO, an Island gaming company that’s been thriving despite the pandemic. Victoria Rumble Room - https://www.facebook.com/victoriarumbleroom

On Victoria Rumble Room we wonder why truckers still protest while health mandates recede. We cover the huge local support for the plight of Ukraine and find a local Mayor who thinks more provincial focus on housing approvals is a good thing!

On Victoria Rumble Room we go in-depth on the cause and possible solutions to the growing BC Doctors Shortage. Camille Currie from BC Health Care Matters speaks her mind. View Royal Mayor David Screech joins the fray with his concerns about the closure of walk-in clinics and Chris Kilford from Royal Roads comments on Vladimir Putin’s angry rhetoric mirroring Donald Trump.

On Victoria Rumble Room Robin and John assess the outfall of the truckers dispute, the rumble of Russian tanks and the latest big spending BC Budget. Our special guest Doctor Bill Cavers digs into the cause of the current doctors shortage and outlines next steps to solve this growing crisis. Join us! VRR - https://www.facebook.com/victoriarumbleroom

Join the Victoria Rumble Room as we discuss the necessary removal of the truckers Freedom Convoy from our borders. With war possibly brewing in Ukraine we again turn to military experts Dr. Chris Kilford from Royal Roads. Will Russia blink? And we also speak to Sooke School Board Chair Ravi Parmar about COVID in his district and it’s impact on BC families.

On the latest Victoria Rumble Room Robin and John react to some colourful viewer mail about the “Truckers Freedom Convoy”.  Our special guest is former MLA Sheila Orr who takes aim at newly minted BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon. Join us as sparks fly!

On Victoria Rumble Room Robin and John examine the fallout from the “ Trucker’s Freedom Convoy". We’re joined by veteran journalist and editor Brian Kieran who gives a first hand account of the truckers rally staged at the Legislature.  Also up for discussion the BC Liberal Leadership race which is about to be decided!

Many BC businesses have had to dramatically innovate to stay afloat during the COVID crisis.  CHEK television is a case in point. Today the station is doing well, but nearly two years ago when the pandemic began there was real concern that an Island owned, independent operation would struggle to stay on the air. General Manager Rob Germain says they succeed by staying fully operational despite the provincial shut-down, and eventually this proved to be the right strategy.

Dr. Chris Kilford from Royal Roads discusses the possibility of all-out war in the Ukraine. Also Robin and John go down memory lane with CHEK TV’s Rob Germain as we learn how this locally owned company managed to survive and thrive during the pandemic.

The red hot Vancouver Island housing market has seen prices spike and inventory slump.  Mike Kozakowski’s Citified Media tracks the real estate construction industry. He suggests if more land was made available by the province and regional governments, the demand for affordable housing could be dealt with.

Join us on Victoria Rumble Room as Robin and John update Omicron, worry about interest rate hikes and struggle to understand why Island real estate  prices have spiked in the middle of a global pandemic pandemic. Join us!

It appears that Canadian interest rates will be going up very soon.  Rod Mahrt, a Senior Portfolio Manager at Wellington-Altus in Victoria says Ottawa lowed rates and spent Billions of dollars to protect the economy during the pandemic. However, to dampen inflation, lending rates must now rise.

Join us on Victoria Rumble Room as Robin and John take aim protesters who block busy streets to highlight their demand for a permanent halt to old growth logging. We respond to some prickly anti-vaxxer views and also hear ideas about making housing affordable and our streets safer in conversation with Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes.

On Victoria Rumble Room Robin and John discuss the latest pandemic pandemonium and marvel at short-sighted decisions being made at the Royal BC Museum.  UVIC’s Andrew Weaver is our special guest, discussing climate change and solutions now underway!----more----

Join us on the Victoria Rumble Room as Robin and John review 2021 highlights and commentary. We also hear the 2022 New Years resolution from the always colourful Howie Siegel.----more----   Before Howie – Robin & John riff… Howie Siegel – 9:34 Bill Cavers – 14:45 Ellis Ross – 17:08 Jeff McWilliams – 21:03 Barb Desjardins – 23:31 Matt Waterman – 30:55 Janice Williams – 28:44 Stew Young – 26:10 Geoff Dickson – 32:56 Jamie Hammond – 35:44   Join us with Andrew Weaver in the New Year!

Join us on Victoria Rumble Room as Robin and John are reminded of the gift of Christmas giving by Patricia Mamic from the Salvation Army. We also explore the importance of this holiday season to BC’s many cultures and religious faiths, with former Victoria Councillor Chris Coleman.   ----more----

Join us this week on Victoria Rumble Room for lively discussion on everything from a national soccer victory to the return of cruise ships to Vancouver Island. Everything comes with a generous helping of humour and good cheer! ----more----

Join us for a rollicking, informative half-hour on Victoria Rumble Room as Robin and John dig into issues as varied as floods, parade floats and variants! Our special guest is John Treleaven of the Grumpy Taxpayers! ----more----

Join us on Victoria Rumble Room as Robin and John question the strategy and wisdom of blocking highways to achieve political support. We also hear from Mike Black at Capital Iron that the supply chain is shaky and the cost of container transport has risen sky high!----more----

On Victoria Rumble Room this week Robin and John jump into everything from global warming to the war in the woods. Our special guest is Langford Mayor Stew Young who is leading the fastest growing community in British Columbia. ----more----