The Pulse
LISTEN UP! Whether you're a longtime local or just discovering our corner of paradise On Vancouver Island in Parksville Qualicum Beach, Nanoose, Arrowsmith Coombs or Lighthouse Country - tune in to the Pulse. The Pulse Community Podcast tells the stories of the people and places that make our coastal communities unique. SIGN UP! Subscribe now to catch every episode!
Podcasting since 2024 • 87 episodes
The Pulse
Latest Episodes
SunFest Country Music Festival 2026 & Beating Seasonal Depression
This Episode Features:(24:48) Mike Haan, SunFest Country Music Festival director, shares details about the 2026 lineup at Lake Town Amphitheatre in Lake Cowichan. Fresh from a three-week Antarctic expedition, Haan reveals headline...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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41:39
Public Engagement Isn’t Broken, It’s Misunderstood
Two Parksville city councillors break down how public hearings, emails, and civic engagement actually work. Public hearings, council emails, Facebook rants — everyone has an opinion on how to make their voice heard in local governme...
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38:29
Award-Winning Songwriter Terra Spencer & Parksville's Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment
This Episode Features:(19:00 ) Terra Spencer, 2025 Music Nova Scotia Entertainer of the Year, shares her remarkable journey from funeral director to folk musician. The singer-songwriter discusses her album Sunset, which e...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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46:13
Tennessee Titans, Championship Weekend & Nashville Game-Day Food
BIG NEWS: F3 is heading back to San Francisco for Super Bowl 60 for Radio Row, fan chats, and food-first storytelling!BONUS RECIPE: Download Chef Jonathan Frazier’s Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders:
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24:32
Grant Lawrence's Stories & Songs Tour Returns to the Islands & Diane Moran's Mindfulness in May Youth Art Exhibition
This Episode Features:(07:07) Grant Lawrence, CBC broadcaster, bestselling author, and musician, discusses his upcoming Stories & Songs tour bringing Jill Barber (his wife), Joel Plaskett, Danny Michel, and Desiree Dawson to i...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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46:42
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Thank you for sharing my 'concert story, guys! I'm enjoying your podcast and love that you invite your listeners to take part by sending in our stories. ❤Micki
Parksville, BC
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