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Episodes
39 episodes
Kyla Rawlins & “The Heels” Journey & Musical Instrument Lending Program
This Episode Features:(07:20) Oceanside Classical Concerts Community Outreach: Joe Straka details their transformative Vancouver Island music programs including the instrument lending initiative providing free instruments t...
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Episode 39
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44:54
Ballenas FieldHouse Fundraiser & “Rise of the Jellies” from Brian Wilford
This PULSE podcast episode showcases the Ballenas Whalers fundraiser and 25th Anniversary homecoming celebration. Featuring Oceanside Football Association President Michael Pedersen discussing the September 6th fundraising dance, plus author Br...
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Episode 38
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40:49
THE Vancouver Island Photography Book & Transforming Lives Through Community Singing
This PULSE podcast episode celebrates Vancouver Island community arts through two inspiring local stories. Featuring Sylvia Humble of Humble Harmony community singing groups and photographer duo Dave and Kelly Hutchinson discussing their bestse...
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Episode 37
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45:18
Tom Lavin of Powder Blues & Senior Scam & Safety Seminars
This Episode Features:(08:32) Gordon Maurits and Jaclyn Tereszko from Oceanside Community Safety Volunteers reveal recent losses of over $100,000 to fraudsters targeting Vancouver Island seniors. They detail upcoming safety...
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Episode 36
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49:49
Pro Goaltender Connor LaCouvee & Wildlife Recovery Center's 40th Anniversary
This Episode Features:(28:42) Sylvia Campbell, co-founder of North Island Wildlife Recovery Center in Errington, shares the incredible 40-year journey that began on Christmas Day 1983 with rescuing a great horned owl. The Vancouve...
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Episode 35
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51:31
Blues Legend Brandon Isaac & Coast Salish Artist Jesse Recalma
This PULSE podcast episode celebrates Vancouver Island's incredible artistic talent. Featuring blues musician Brandon Isaac ("Yukon Slim") discussing his latest album "Walking with the Blues" after 37 years of touring, plus Qualicum First Natio...
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Episode 34
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47:47
New Intergenerational Podcast & Symphony Summer Series
(10:39) Clinton Nellist, local podcaster and graduate of Qualicum Secondary School, discusses his TELUS StoryHive-funded project "Branches Between Generations." This innovative Vancouver Island podcasting initiative pairs students with seniors ...
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Episode 33
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41:44
Qualicum Beach Health Clinic & The Haunting of Vancouver Island
This PULSE podcast episode explores Vancouver Island private healthcare innovation and supernatural folklore. Jordan Schley of Care2Talk discusses expanding private medical clinics across Vancouver Island, including ambitious MRI machine plans ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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43:50
Summer Music Special! Plus Your Vancouver Island Summer Memories
This special summer solstice PULSE podcast episode captures the essence of Parksville summer activities through authentic community voices. Recorded live at the Parksville Food Truck Festival, hosts Dave Graham and Peter McCully gather local in...
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Episode 31
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52:50
Teen Democracy Advocate & Nanaimo Hospital Expansion
This PULSE podcast episode features remarkable teen democracy advocate Janelle van Dongen and Parksville City Councillor Sean Wood discussing critical healthcare infrastructure needs at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.This Episode F...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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44:35
Robert Bateman’s NEW Cowichan Show & The SS Minnow's Real Mission
This PULSE Community Podcast episode celebrates two remarkable Vancouver Island stories. Featuring renowned 95-year-old artist and naturalist Robert Bateman discussing his current exhibition "Mid-Century Bateman" at the Cowichan Valley Museum. ...
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Episode 29
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45:21
Sean McCann’s Road Trip & Father’s Day Car Show
This PULSE podcast episode celebrates Vancouver Island community spirit through the legendary Father's Day Car Show Qualicum Beach. Featuring Jim Moroz of Seaside Cruisers discussing the 32nd annual charity event, plus Great Big Sea co-founder ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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45:13
Grant Lawrence’s Spring Tour & Michelle Stilwell: Accessibility Week
(24:50) Broadcaster, author, and musician Grant Lawrence discusses his unique touring show combining storytelling and music. Lawrence brings listeners into his world of West Coast adventures, from hilarious tales of “Purple Speedos and Ticks” t...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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47:11
Gord Johns, MP: One-on-one & Parksville Downtown Events
(23:33) Recently re-elected MP Gord Johns of Courtenay-Alberni, discusses his election victory despite nationwide NDP losses. He outlines his priorities including affordable housing, infrastructure, and addressing the toxic drug crisis, while e...
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Episode 26
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49:07
Award Winning Berwick Qualicum Beach & Sam Wiebe: New Wakeland Novel
"You're not there to pass time. You're there to remain connected and engaged, and our residents do that. They are still passionate about politics, about still learning, and we give them every opportunity to do that." - Chris Denford, president ...
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Episode 25
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44:55
Pharmacist Explains Semaglutides & Illana Hester of TOSH
(22:58) Pharmacist Aki Shaw breaks down exactly how semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) work in your body, what side effects to expect, and the crucial lifestyle changes needed for weight loss success - essential information if you're considering ...
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Episode 24
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45:35
Coastal Carvings Gallery TV Series & SOS Bus Fundraiser
(20:23) "I never say never, I had once had a fellow stop by and he asked me if I'd paint his jet. So I always say, the answer is never, no. It is just the logistics of how do we get this done?" says Jeremy Humpherville, artist and owner of Coas...
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Episode 23
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41:47
"You Said It!" - Election Issues & Author Iona Whishaw
(09:45) This episode features "You Said It," a segment where Peter McCully & Dave Graham collect public opinions on their most important federal election issues, revealing diverse concerns about healthcare, housing affordability, the econom...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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45:04
2025 Federal Election Candidate Debate held in Port Alberni
Six of seven federal candidates in the Courtenay-Alberni riding took turns answering audience questions during an all candidates meeting Tuesday, April 15 in Port Alberni. In attendance were: Chris Markevich of the Green Party, Bria...
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Episode 21
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1:44:22
Mike Hann of SunFest & Singer Songwriter Amarii of Qualicum Beach
(13:38) Singer Songwriter Amarii of Qualicum Beach tells the story of turning Foster Care struggles into musical success. Listen to Martin Rupprecht's inspiring journey from making music in his basement to signing with a record label. His authe...
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Episode 20
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52:02
Behind the Blues of David Gogo & Cheryl Dill on 2025 Beach Festival
(23:18) Nanaimo blues artist David Gogo recently attended the Juno Awards with his sixth nomination. Gogo discusses his music career spanning over 30 years, his influences and his approach to songwriting. He also talks about his fondness for dr...
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Episode 19
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45:21
Science's Storyteller: Bob McDonald’s Memoir & Recycling Pop-ups in Parksville
(22:58) From Truck Driver to National Science Host: “Quirks and Quarks” host Bob McDonald of Victoria shares his inspiring journey of how a university dropout became one of Canada's most beloved science journalists through simply saying "Yes" t...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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45:09
Valdy - Canada's Folksinger & ASAR's State of the Art Thermal Drone
(07:19) Ken Neden from Arrowsmith Search and Rescue discusses the fundraising campaign for a state-of-the-art thermal drone. He details how the new drone would greatly enhance their search capabilities by distinguishing people through thermal i...
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Episode 17
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46:48
Bill Henderson on Supergroup Chilliwack's Final Tour & Rock the Park Concert Lineup
(08:24) Lloyd Derry, entertainment director of the Parksville Beach Festival Society unveils the exciting performer lineup for Rock the Park (August 8-10) featuring Prism and the Powder Blues Band, alongside tribute performances, and talks abou...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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53:48
Seismologist Explains Island Tremors & Natalie MacMaster Tours Vancouver Island
(24:24) Natalie MacMaster discusses her musical journey, reflects on her Cape Breton fiddle music heritage, her professional career spanning decades, and balancing touring with raising seven musically talented children with Donnell Leahy. MacMa...
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Episode 15
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46:06