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Ryes & Shine is a Langford destination
Born out of the times of COVID here is a project that brings a smile to those who discover what it does. Words spelt so many ways can evoke that. Cheeky turns, a hint of wry humour and the result is…
Acupuncture? Why not!
Acupuncture? Have you tried it? Would you? What if it improved your Quality of Life? Meet Alexandra (Alex) Henneberry. She is a graduate of Pacific Rim College and is a Registered Acupuncturist…
Mustard Seed ensuring people don't go hungry: A visit to the Food Bank
This episode starts back at the Viewfield Food Distribution Centre where Chris Hammer speaks about fruit rescue. The next conversation is about preparing food for the Queens Street site... and so of…
Touring the multifaceted Food Security Distribution Centre with Treska Watson
Viewfield Road is a little off most people's maps, but beside the many warehouses and businesses there is a key player in the regional food system. Executive Director Treska Watson takes us for a…
Mayor Barb Desjardins on Quality of Life in Esquimalt
She has been elected 5 times! Definitely doing something right. Mayor Bard Desjardins has been influential in shaping this township: its mix of housing, its recreational and retail spaces, plus the…
O.U.R. Ecovillage part 3: On site in the Healing Sanctuary
I recall participating in retreats here. In this episode we are inside the hand sculpted cob building that is the Healing Sanctuary. Brand Gallagher and I talk more about the Ecovillage and how it…
O.U.R. Ecovillage - Part Two
This is Part Two of my visit to the O.U.R. Ecovillage. Brandy Gallagher shares more about the philosophy of the place, offers a tour of the buildings and systems that make it a showcase of the…
O.U.R. Ecovillage more than an intentional community
This is part one of a four episode series. It didn't start that way; it sort of just happened. When opportunity presents itself, you should run with it. Brandy Gallagher gave me two of the greatest…
Forward thinking with Amy Friesen of Tea & Toast
Tea & Toast ? The name of Amy Friesen's company caught my attention... maybe yours too?It is a launch pad for conversations about the future. Your future, your loved one's future. Aging does not…
The Esquimalt Farmers Market is a community magnet
Who doesn't love a market? A farmers' market is a real community event. In Esquimalt Mel was kind enough to share the history and current progress of the local market. We have a conversation about…
Volunteers at the Ecovillage
Come along and meet some wonderful young people. You can hear their hopefulness and enthusiasm. Staying at the EcoVillage they help with the farm and all the chores. Dan was working on installing a…
Meet someone who recommends how to fix airline experience gaps
What a pleasure to talk to someone who has the ear of airlines; well, if he is brought in to consult and recommend. It is more than getting passengers from A to B to C says Vassilios Georgakopoulos.…
Blue Grouse offers stunning views of vineyards... come for a taste experience
Many thanks to Stacy Hornemann for the conversation and opportunity to taste current offerings at Blue Grouse Winery. The views from their reception centre are stunningly perfect. You could spend the…
Alderlea is a winery you must visit when in the Cowichan
Want to live the dream? Well Julie Powell and Zac Brown are. They are now the team carrying Alderlea Vineyards forward. It is a pretty property with a gentle slope towards the modifying lake water.…
The Holocene Distilling Project creates magic
Where eco-friendly objectives, a philosophy that generates bottles of magic, and tastes/flavours that are unique... what do you have? Holocene Distilling Project is actually not far off the…
Get out into nature... it will do you good
Prescribing time in nature is something that has come of age. It isn't just a West Coast thing that requires a tie-dyed t-shirt. Dr. Melissa Lem kindly tells us some 20,000 Canadian health…
Let's talk with author Mark Leslie
Cornucopia... maybe that's word? Talking with Canadian author Mark Leslie ( Lefebvre ) you can't but recognize his ability to leap from concept to completion. He is a prolific writer of "speculative…
Crystal Shawanda plays at Knox Hall May 1st 2026
What a delight to have a conversation with Crystal Shawanda. This blues/rock/jazz performer has power and precision both as a singer and storyteller. Her voice shares stories of the highs and lows of…
Let's celebrate the 90 years of Gerard Courtin
Okay! I'll admit it: talking to Dr. Gerard Courtin is a bit like a walk down Memory Lane for me. A very personal experience perhaps? But there are so many of us who attended his classes, went to…
"Wake Up Call" book launch
It's happening this week: a book launch. Melanie Rollins and Lynne Dupuis are ready to welcome you at Place des Arts in Sudbury. Listen along for details. If you can't attend, you can still order a…
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