Interviews with Pitchfork Social’s David Youngson and Russel Barsh of the Kwiáht conservation biology lab, a discussion how to treat dilute urine in your pets, and a segment on the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in Victoria are among the fascinating offerings coming your way this week on CHIR-FM, the Voice of the Gulf Islands. Tune in to 107.9 FM (or 102.1 FM in the South End) or stream the station online to hear more than 25 unique local programs on your community radio station.

Highlights for the coming week include:

Tuesday (Sept 8) 9-10 am. On Canada Fresh, host David Crouch plays a baker’s dozen of new music curated from across Canada. This week featuring 2 songs from 16-year-old Fredericton sensation Evan Cooper.

Two songs from 16-year-old Fredericton musical sensation Evan Cooper will be among a baker’s dozen of new music curated from across Canada featured this Tuesday (Sept 8) from 9-10 a.. on Canada Fresh hosted by David Crouch.

Tuesday (Sept 8) 1-2 p.m. On This Song, That Time, the show following the Labour Day long weekend is about work. Labour Day is one of the oldest secular holidays in Canada and it was implemented at a time when the 12- hour workday was the norm. Host Lesley Grott will play work-related songs and talk about work, past and present, in Canada. Rebroadcasts: Thursdays at 1 pm and Saturdays at 1 pm.

Tuesday (Sept 8) 3-4 p.m. Harmonic Expeditions with Mike Chin will feature interviews with three people in the world of music: Andrew Ross Collins on his participation as AUX25 at the O.Z.O.R.A. music festival in Hungary last month; Gregory Samek of the Vancouver Percussion Collective who will perform a concert of contemporary classical music with marimbas, drums and other percussive instruments at All-Saints by the Sea in Ganges on Sunday Sept 13; and a wrap-up and future developments of the Pitchfork Social with David Youngson, the principal of the summer concert series whose 2026 season ended last month. Rebroadcasts: Thursdays at 3 pm and Sundays at 3 pm.

Tuesday (Sept 8) 4-5 p.m. On Dr Jeff’s Natural Vet Broadcast, host Dr. Jeff will go over the causes of dilute urine, how to diagnose it, and what can be done. If your pet isn’t drinking much, then they hardly go to the bathroom. Their urine is dark yellow. The opposite is dilute urine. If a dog goes swimming and drinks a lot of water, they will pee a lot. Very pale urine. Or your cat’s litter box is really wet. So, there are two extremes, but if the urine is staying dilute, it means the kidneys can’t concentrate. This tells us there is a problem. Rebroadcast: Friday 4 p.m.

Learn about the causes of dilute urine in your pets, how to diagnose it, and what can be done this Tuesday (Sept 8) from 4-5 p.m. on Dr Jeff’s Natural Vet Broadcast. Photo submitted by Jeff Crognet.

Wednesday (September 9) 8–9 p.m. On It's About Story Time with host AmanDa Bapty, this week's theme is "Rest Easy": an hour of songs and poems about sleep, safety, and taking care of yourself when the day is done. AmanDa mixes music, excerpts from inspirational texts and verses around what it means to get some well-needed rest. Rebroadcasts: Tuesday 8pm, Sunday 4pm.

Wednesday (September 9) 9-10 p.m, On the Archipelager Hour, in a rebroadcast of last Friday’s program hosts Robin Jenkinson and Ryan Dentry share Robin's plan to run for Salt Spring Islands Trustee and discuss the role of the Trust in protecting island ecosystems from over-development. Also included are voice snippets about flying squirrels on San Juan Island and our unique island environments from Russel Barsh with Kwiáht, based on Lopez Island, a two-eyed science organization connecting islanders with the environment. As always, Ryan selects mighty fine music for the show.

Thursday (September 10) 10-11 a.m. On Check it Out, with host Cecilia Low the theme his week is back to school and will include a segment on the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in Canada (and specifically Victoria).

This Thursday (September 10) 10-11 a.m. on Check it Out, with host Cecilia Low, the theme his week is back to school and will include a segment on the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in Canada (and specifically Victoria).

Local programs on CHIR-FM include:

Island Interludes: Monday-Friday 6-7 a.m. The music of the Gulf Islands hosted by Dan Miller.
Morningtide: Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. Dan Miller shares classics from the CHiR library, local news, weather and other village banter.
Coffee Break: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9-11 a.m. Damian Inwood provides up-to-date information on news, traffic, weather, plus special guests, regular features and great music.
Canada Fresh: Tuesday 9-10 a.m. Hear all new music by Canadian music, hosted by David Crouch.
TRUpreneur: Tuesday 10-11 a.m: David Crouch interviews the most interesting entrepreneurs and small business owners we have on the Gulf Islands.
Radio Skoden: Tuesday 11-12 a.m. Indigenous music hosted by Caroline Dick.
Harmonic Expeditions: Tuesday 3-4 p.m. Mike Chin explores musicians and other creatives on the Gulf Islands.
Dr Jeff’s Natural Vet Broadcast: Tuesday 4-5 p.m. All about opening up new ways of thinking about your pet’s health.
Connections: Tuesday 5-6 p.m. David Minkow takes listeners on a musical journey.
A Friendly Wave: Tuesday 7-8 p.m. A unique cultural experiment originating from the Cassette Cafe.
The CommPost: Wednesday 1-2 p.m. Certified horticulturalist Charley Miller hosts an interview show with local gardeners and growers.
Hidden Gems: Wednesday 5-6 p.m. A weekly collection of underrated tracks from far and wide hosted by Peregrin McCormick.
Saltspring Sessions: Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Host Sima Rehn cracks open the echo chamber of SSI’s live music scene by sharing past performances.
It’s About Story Time: Wednesday 8-9 p.m. A weekly exploration of poetry, short fiction, and music around a curated theme with AmanDa Bapty.
Tonic: Thursday 9-11 a.m. Two hours of music, viewpoints, and conversations with David Crouch.
Canada Country: Thursday 12-1 p.m. Hosted by Chris Arnett
Headline Hunters: Thursday 4-5 p.m. Retired journalists Damian Inwood and Paul McElroy give their unique take on the stories that are important to Salt Spring Island, Canada and the world.
Hide and Seek: Thursday 8-10 p.m. Ben Corno explores 100 years of popular music with a focus on Western modern but an interest in all the rest.
Nocturnal Emissions: Thursday 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Dan Snakehead offers up Mixcloud's #1 Canadian Drum & Bass broadcast since 2020.
Soundscape: Friday 11-12 a.m. Frank Allen plays an eclectic selection of music, drawing from all musical forms.
Lights, Camera, ADRIAN. Friday 3-4 p.m. A hip and humorous look at movies.
Archipelager Hour Friday 5-6 p.m. Each week, hosts Robin Jenkinson and Ryan Dentry try to capture some of the "Voices of the Gulf Islands" to share, alongside great music and discussion.
Techno J Extravaganza. Friday 7-8 p.m. Mark O’Neill presents a musical mix of your favourites (lots of Rock and Roll).
Hip Hop on the Rock: Friday 9-10 p.m. Explore Dano Hammer's eclectic collection of Canadian and international alternative hip hop.

Be sure to check out https://www.chir.fm/ for the latest schedule including rebroadcast times for the shows listed above.