CNHR Radio Hour

In this podcast, CNHR editor Bruce Cole interviews Terry Lemerond, Founder and President of Terry Naturally and Terry Naturally Canada. Terry has an interesting story about how he became a leading figure in the North American natural health industry. Like many, he was seeking answers to his health challenges. This led him to trying natural health products, and even working in a health food store. Eventually, Terry bought the store. Always seeking higher quality products, Terry was inspired to do his own research and formulations, culminating in the founding of Enzymatic Therapy in 1982 and Terry Naturally in 2007.

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Randy Whitteker (ONFC) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting Canadian’s lives and retail industry. This podcast is one of a series of updates. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com

In the August 7 CNHR news podcast, Deane and Bruce talk about some of the products that will be featured or introduced in the next issue of CNHR Magazine. These products will also be the subject of a CNHR Product video in the coming weeks. Also, as health food stores – and all businesses – require a constant stream of content, Deane and Bruce discuss some ways to effectively write your own copy to post and share with your customers.

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Judy Sharpe (CHFA), and Paul Mann (Nutters Everyday Naturals) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting Canadian’s lives and retail industry. This podcast is one of a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com Judy-15:00 Paul-30:03

Terry Naturally Canada presents CNHR editor Bruce Cole interviewing Dr. Holly Lucille, ND, RN, an internationally recognized and licensed naturopathic doctor, educator, natural products consultant, and television and radio host. She is also the author of several books including Creating and Maintaining Balance: A Women’s Guide to Safe, Natural, Hormone Health and The Healing Power of Trauma Comfrey. In this interview, Dr. Holly speaks about how COVID 19 has been affecting people mentally, physically and emotionally. She explains that the key to getting through such a stressful and dangerous time is by promoting immune resiliency. Dr. Holly offers some steps a person needs to take to have a resilient immune system, including suggesting some of the best supplements to take during these times.

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Candace Sicari (CNHR), & Marisa Nichini (Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting Canadian’s lives and retail industry. This podcast is one of a series of updates. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com Candace: 5:33 Deane: 16:37 Marisa: 32:23

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Dean Camfferman (Surrey Health), and Judy Sharpe (CHFA) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting Canadian’s lives and retail industry. This podcast is one of a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com Dean-9:02 Judy-32:30

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting Canadian lives and retail industry. This podcast is one of a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Candace Sicari (CNHR), & Dave Fuller (Pivotleader Inc. & Profit Yourself Healthy Inc.) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting Canadian’s lives and retail industry. This podcast is one of a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com Candace: 12:40 Deane: 26:41 Dave: 44:35

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Carolee Colter & Mark Mulcahy (Rising Stars) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting Canadian lives and the retail industry. This podcast is one of a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Candace Sicari (CNHR), Bruce Stanton (MP-Simcoe North, Ontario-Deputy Speaker), and Matthew James (Purity Life) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting Canadian’s lives and retail industry. This podcast is one of a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com Candace: 6:55 Bruce: 20:37 Matthew: 49:12

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Greg Herriott (Hempola), Megan Kennedy and Paulette Fudge (The Natural Vibe), and Deb Foote and Garth Owen (The Organic Grocer) to give an inside look at Canada's retail industry. This podcast is one of a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com Greg: 15:55 Megan & Paulette: 46:20 Deb & Garth: 01:11:30

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Ryan Mallough (Canadian Federation of Independent Business), Paulette Senior (Canadian Women’s Foundation), and Lucie Durand (L’Eau Vive inc.) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting Canadian’s lives and retail industry. This podcast is one of a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com Ryan-14:27 Paulette-28:40 Lucie-49:15

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Davide Viola (Health First Network), Meghan Pettipas (Dandelion Foods), and Matty Caspersz (Cha’s Organics) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting Canada's retail industry. This podcast is one of a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com Davide-17:57 Meg-39:10 Matty-54:00

Bruce Cole talks to David Khang, owner and CEO of Platinum Naturals. Topics on this podcast include how David got his start in the natural health product industry and how the industry will change as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a lot of uncertainty for natural health product retailers during this time, Bruce Cole and David Khang also discuss the changes that are happening to retailers and how they feel retailers can adapt their business model to continue to provide products for their retail customers. David also shares what he's doing with his Platinum Naturals staff to keep their spirits up during this time of social distancing.

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Peter Weicker (Fortinos), and Jon Steinman (Deconstructing Dinner & Kootenay Co-op) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting Canada's retail industry. This podcast is one of a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com 16:37-Peter 41:30 - Jon

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Ady Floyd (Trend Hunter), and Robert Assaf (Kardish Health Food Centres) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting Canada's retail industry. This podcast is one from a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com

Description: Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Rachel Symonds (Health Food Business Magazine), Raji Kalra & Rose Scapin (NHP Direct), Ernie Townsend (Healthy Life-Styles Nutrition Centres), and Eunice & Murray McMahon (Good Health Marts) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting Canada and the United Kingdom's retail industry. This a podcast from a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com 10:23 Rachel 42:30 Raji and Rose 1:00:23 Ernie, Eunice and Murray

Description: Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Wayne Roberts (Blade Creative Branding), Tia Loftsgard (Canada Organic Trade Association), and Cara Graci (www.saltspringcentre.com) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting Canada’s retail industry. This a podcast from a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com

Description: Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Diane J. Brisebois (Retail Council of Canada) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting Canada’s retail industry. This a podcast from a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Dan D. (CHFA), Donald C. (Nutters Everyday Naturals), Julie D. ( https://www.juliedaniluk.com) and Randee G. (Organic Garage) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting the natural health industry. This podcast is part of a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Aube Giroux (Modified, the film), and Rachel Parent (Kids Right to Know), to give an inside look at Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s). If you would like to contact us, we can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com Aube’s film “Modified” is being streamed for Free from April 15 – 22: https://womensvoice.com/en-ca/modified/ Aube Giroux can be contacted through: www.modifiedthefilm.com, www.pbs.org/kitchenvignettes Find me on Instagram: @kitchenvignettes Facebook: @modifiedthefilm and @kitchenvignettes Twitter: @Aubergineblog Rachel Parent Email: Info@KidsRightToKnow.com Twitter: @RachelsNews Facebook: KidsRightToKnow

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Dr. W. Gifford-Jones (www.docgiff.com), Dr. Kate Rheaume (www.doctorkatend.com), and Dr. James Meschino (drjamespm@gmail.com) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting the natural health industry. This is the seventh podcast in a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Lauren S. (Pfenning's), Elizabeth W. (Natural Factors), and Rheece H. (Assured Natural) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting the natural health industry. This is the sixth podcast in a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Penny S. (Zak’s Health), Beth P. (Community Natural Foods), and Lundyn B. (Regent Health) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting the natural health industry. This is the fifth podcast in a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com

Description for COVID-19 Episode 4 (1): Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Aaron C. (Organika), Matt L.(LeBeau Excel), and Matthew J. (Purity Life). to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting the natural health industry. This is the fourth podcast in a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com

Description for week 3: Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Mike P. (Jamieson Wellness Canada). Bruce R.(The Vitamin Shop), Judy S. (CHFA) to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting the natural health industry. This is the third podcast in a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are joined by Judy S., Suzie W., and Brian B. to give an inside look at how COVID-19 has been affecting the natural health industry. This is the second podcast in a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes give a quick update on how COVID-19 is affecting the natural health products industry. This is the first in a series of updates over the next few months. Please send us your own experiences on how these challenging times are affecting your business in the coming weeks. We can be reached at bruce@cnhr.ca and deane@deaneparkes.com

This Special CNHR Podcast is focused on Klaus Ferlow, founder of Ferlow Botanicals and Canada’s leading expert on the amazing Neem Tree. CNHR editor Bruce Cole interviews Klaus, as he discusses the miraculous versatile medicinal neem tree, its benefit and its healing power. Klaus is an Honorary Master Herbalist, (HMH), Dominion Herbal College, Burnaby, BC. and Herbal Advocate, (HA), Canadian Herbalist's Association of B.C. He is the only Canadian author/publisher of a neem consumer book "Neem: Nature's Healing Gift to Humanity," available from Amazon in paperback and as e-book, see: www.neemresearch.ca/shop. His book received the GOLD MEDAL from the Jenkins Group & Independent Publishers at its annual 2019 Living Now Book Awards, in the category "Health and Wellness.”

This Special CNHR Podcast is focused on SIAL Canada, the international food show, which is taking place April 15 to 17 at the Palais des Congres, Montreal. CNHR editor Bruce Cole interviews registered dietitian Jane Dummer, SIAL’s health expert, about some of the things happening at SIAL. Jane talks about some of the current trends in food, addressing topics like Health Tribes, trending categories for 2020, sustainability. SIAL calls itself North America’s biggest food innovation trade show. There will be 1,200 high-quality exhibitors – 50 per cent are Canadian companies, with the other 50 per cent representing international organizations. They will be showing new products and food trends from around the globe, from savoury foods to drinks, organic to frozen, fresh products to food-service equipment More than 25,000 visitors from over 60 countries are expected.

The first CNHR podcast of the new year with Deane Parkes and Bruce Cole touches on a few current new stories, including: • What’s next for Calgary’s Community Natural Foods? • A review of the Health First Network’s recent annual general meeting in Banff • SIAL Canada takes place April 15 to 17 in Montreal • a new book from a former CHFA board member • COTA is launching a new retailer membership Deane and Bruce interview Tomas Nimmo about the coming Guelph Organic Conference (January 23-26), and they speak with Judy Sharpe about CHFA West (February 20-23.) 00:48:44 - Tomas Nimmo 01:06:38 - Judy Sharpe

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are back with their latest podcast. Listen for all the latest industry news. Bruce and Deane discuss the latest from CHFA East including all the award winners. 00:20:40 - Deane brings us his research into industry trends in a segment that has no name... please email Bruce (bruce@cnhr.ca) or Deane (deane@deaneparkes.com) with some suggestions for a name to the segment. 00:37:48 - Deane and Bruce talk branding with a special guest, Wayne S. Roberts, President and Chief Creative Officer at Blade Branding. Wayne has over 25 years of award-winning experience in strategic branding, creative advertising and innovative online solutions. 01:11:23 - Bruce talks with Raji Kalra our Go-To Tech Guy of PeopleTail about his recent work with NHP Direct, a company that is helping traditional health food stores set-up and operate an e-commerce side to their business. Remember to reach out to us with ideas and comments at bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@deaneparkes.com

Bruce and Deane give us an update on what's happening in the Canadian natural health industry.

Bruce hits the road and heads to Ottawa to interview Dino Covone, Director, Consumer Health Products Modernization at Health Canada. Dino and Bruce discuss the stakeholders involved in the upcoming regulatory changes. Bruce also manages to get a life-long Habs fine to admit that the Leafs will win the Cup this year.

Bruce and Deane talk with Andrea Donsky, B. COMM, Author, Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N.), Editor-in-Chief of NaturallySavvy.com, Co-Founder of The Healthy Shopper Inc. about Marketing trends in the industry. The boys also talk with Mark Chilvers, President at Puresource Inc. about his meetings with Health Canada and MPs about the coming changes to regulations. And, as usual, Bruce and Deane update us on industry NEWS while still managing to feed the horses and fend off the seagulls on Deane's balcony.

Bruce and Deane speak with Nathalie Lefebvre, National Sales Manager, Genuine Health and Tracy Creighton, Sales Director, Eastern Canada at SISU about what is new and trending with our retail partners.The boys also have a talk with Matthew James, President and CEO of Purity Life about the latest news and happenings in our industry.Finally, they discuss the upcoming CHFA East Trade Show (next week) with Judy Sharpe, Director, Trade Shows and Conferences and Catherine O'Neill, Director of Membership with the CHFA. 0:14:00 - Nathalie Lefebvre 0:35:23 - Tracy Creighton 0:57:28 - Matthew James 1:19:38 - Judy Sharpe 1:30:33 - Catherine O'Neill

Bruce and Deane talk to Helen Long and Adam Gibson of the CHFA about the upcoming Regulatory changes. They then follow up with an interview with Manon Bombardier of Health Canada. 42:37 - Helen Long and Adam Gibson 01:05:40 - Manon Bombardier

Bruce and Deane talk to Tia Loftsgard, Executive Director of the Canadian Organic Trade Association about what is happening with organics in Canada and around the world. Ellen Wheeler from Alive Publishing Group joins us to talk about the Alive Executive Summit coming up in May in Vancouver. And, not to be outdone, our cub reporter, Deane Parkes, has compiled a multitude of statistics from the Anaheim show. Not to be missed!

Bruce Cole and Deane Parkes are back with their latest podcast. Listen for all the latest industry news. Bruce and Deane welcome Judy Sharpe, Director, Trade Shows & Conferences at the CHFA to discuss the upcoming Vancouver CHFA West Trade Show. Other guests include Don Smith, Chair of the Board of Directors of the CHFA, from Foodsmiths in Perth, Ontario and Catherine Cole of the Great Vine in Huntsville, Ontario.

Bruce Cole and guest-host, Matthew James, discuss the latest news in the Canadian Natural Health Industry including an update on Health Canada with Helen Long, President of the CHFA. Roving Cub Reporter, Deane Parkes, reports from the side of the road in his Ford F-150 mobile studio and there's never a dull moment with at least two exciting pieces of BREAKING NEWS. Remember to contact Bruce (bruce@cnhr.ca) if you would like to be on the show or if you have any Breaking News to pass his way.

CNHR Radio Hour - Podcast 7 - Industry News and CHFA Follow up Bruce, Deane and Matthew James discuss industry news, CHFA Quebec and upcoming industry events. We talk to Helen Long about reaction and responses to Health Canada's proposed changes to the Natural Health Industry.

Bruce, Deane and Raji Kalra bring you industry news and discuss the current marketing trends with 6 great marketing minds from the natural health industry. The boys talk to Dale Simmons, Senior Brand Manager, Purity Life (13:55); Jimmy Vaid, President, iLevel Management (27:38); Aaron Adel, Social Media Consultant (42:50); Matt Taylor, Director of Marketing, Progressive (57:40); Lynsey Walker and Emma Andrews, Pineapple Collective (1:14:00)

Bruce and Deane talk to Manon Bombardier, Director General, Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate and Matthew Bown, Senior Adviser, Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate about Health Canada's proposed changes to the current natural health regulations which have been in effect since 2011. Bruce and Deane also talk with Darlene Marno, General Manager of Ecotrend, about the recent industry round table held in Toronto to discuss the possible changes.

Bruce and Deane discuss the changes to our industry that Health Canada is proposing. Find out how you can participate in letting Health Canada know how we feel about the proposals. In this podcast we talk with... time: 9:18 Helen Long, President, CHFA time: 25:15 Eldon Dahl, Founder and CEO of Life Choice Ltd, Cochrane, AB time: 41:26 Matthew James, President of Purity Life Health Products time: 51:35 Robert Assaf, CEO of Kardish Health Food Centres, Ottawa time: 1:04:00 John Biggs, Owner of Optimum Health Vitamins, Edmonton, AB As always remember to contact Bruce at bruce@cnhr.ca or Deane at deane@deaneparkes.com if you would like to be on the show or if you have any suggestions for future topics to cover in the Natural Health Industry.

Bruce and Deane (on assignment in Vancouver) discuss industry news and trends with guests Matt Holtmann of Vita Health, Anastasio Miras of the Big Carrot, Raji Kalra of Alive Studios and Nicole Klimek of CDS Consulting. Topics include the latest industry trends, new store openings for a couple of Canada's most established retailers and all the news from the past month. Contact Bruce at bruce@cnhr.ca for advertising inquiries, comments or if you would like to be on the show.

News, Views and Interviews from the Canadian Natural Health Industry. In this episode Bruce and Deane discuss the recent CHFA West trade show, their trip out west visiting some pioneers in the Canadian Natural Health retail scene and our fan favourite segment "People". We welcome guests Matthew James, President of Purity Life Health Products, Carolee Colter of Rising Stars Seminars, and Helen Long, President of the Canadian Health Food Association.

CNHR Radio Hour (or two) with Bruce W. Cole and Deane Parkes. News and views on the Canadian natural health industry. Interviews with the CHFA's Judy Sharpe and Helen Long, Katherine Herringer from Multibird Branding, and Jean-Francois Tanguay from Avril Supermarché Santé. Quick Reference Times: 07:15 – CHFA West Vancouver – Trade Show Info11:18 – In the News27:32 – SPINS coming to Canada33:26 – Deane Parkes – Information on Assured Natural Distribution44:46 – CNHR Golf Tournament48:51 – Avril store opening52:00 – Purity Life expansion54:46 – Rising Stars59:40 – Interview: Judy Sharpe, Director, Trade Shows & Conferences, CHFA01:11:28 – Helen Long, President, CHFA (Market Insights)01:28:11 – Katharine Herringer, Multibird Branding Inc. & Vista Magazine (Women’s Leadership Breakfast)01:39:44 - Jean–Francois Tanguay, Avril Supermarché Santé – Avril store opening / in-store technology01:53:42 – Thank You and contact information For suggestions, requests, advertising information or if you would like to be on the show please contact bruce@cnhr.ca or deane@pno.ca