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In this episode airing August 15, 2025 - Kent rolls through the absolute best of the summer releases from the 1980's. Giants from Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Winger and Judas Priest.

In this episode airing August 8, 2025 - we cover some of the deeper but more memorable rock tracks released during the summer months in the 80's. Part 1 of 2.

Brian Howes is the guest co-host for this episode of Hair and Now: 2 Degrees of Ozzy Osbourne. Aired August 1 2025. Featuring bands whose members had a direct influence throughout Ozzy's career. Brian shares his experiences and memories with some of them.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for Eastern Vancouver Island and inland areas of the island with highs of 30 degrees Celsius expected until Tuesday.

The Wesley Ridge wildfire on the north side of Cameron Lake now covers more that five-hundred hectares in size and has been classified as a Wildfire of Note. The fire is now estimated at 511 hectares. The Regional District of Nanaimo has also expanded the area covered by its evacuation alert.

The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded ten per cent more sales in July compared to the same month last year. According to the most recent market report, there were 806 unit sales across all property types on the Island in July and year-over-year active listings were up one per cent, with 4,512 units listed. VIREB chair Olivier Naud says the island’s market is at the top end of balanced, with about six months of inventory.

The Regional District of Nanaimo has declared a local state of emergency and issued an evacuation order because of a wildfire burning on the north shore on Cameron Lake.

Many events look to celebrate Canada Day across the Island and Coast.