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The Voice Of GO(r)D podcast is very happy to bring you a lengthy and educational discussion with Mr Andy Roberts, the long time proprietor of one of Canada's oldest and best truck driving schools - The Mountain Transport Institute, who specialize in teaching you how to navigate the Rocky Mountains while pulling Super B Trains at 140,000 pounds gross weight. Located in Castlegar, BC, and in business since the 1980s, Andy's school stands out as the most effective and high value truck driving school in the industry, where he has long term affiliations with established carriers and even trains drivers from American companies who want to upgrade their skills. Andy and I wander up and down mountains of information together, and he even schools me on one of my most hated topics, automatic transmissions. From his start in trucking, to issues with the bottom feeders who comprise most of his ‘competition', Andy shares with us his professional approach, and we learn along the way why his school has been in business for as long as it has, and much else about what it takes to succeed at trucking.As mentioned on the show, I first read about the Mountain Transport Institute in an old trucking paper which has now merged with the online realm - you can check it out here - https://driverschoice.ca/Andy would be happy to hear from you, and you can send any questions his way, or sign up for a course - andy@drivemti.comI'm working on a book about the fate of the North American Trucker in 2025 - https://autonomoustruckers.substack.com/p/book-project-announcement-and-a-majorQuestions, comments, suggestions, corrections and Hate Mail are both welcomed and strongly encouraged - gordilocks@protonmail.com
This week we're joined by Ken Postnikoff! Ken is the black belt head coach at Confluence Jiu Jitsu and a longtime member of the BJJMM community. In this episode, Ken introduces the concept of "reluctant leadership," or how to be the leader your community needs when leadership doesn't come naturally to you. Follow Ken on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kenpostnikoffTrain with Ken at Confluence Jiu Jitsu in Castlegar::https://www.instagram.com/confluencejiujitsuMental models discussed in this episode:Reframinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/reframing/Self-Organizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Magic Relationship Ratiohttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/magic-relationship-ratio/Teach to Learnhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/
Hurling Chat sees Andy Coen, Cyril Farrell, Niall Canavan and Sean Walsh look back at the big Hurling weekend. St Thomas gets the job done again as Turloughmore, Sarsfields, Tommie Larkins and Castlegar crash out at the quarter final stage. Athenry and Portumna qualify for the B Final. Tynagh Abbey Duniry, Kinvara and Meelick Eyrecourt reach the IHC semis. Meanwhile, Mullagh, Beagh, and Kiltormer get relegated.
Joining John Mulligan in the studio were Edel O'Connell, Gemma Costello and Mike Greaney to talk about Castlegar GAA's Spinathon virtual fundraiser where participants will cycle virtually from Castlegar to Croke Park.
HURLING: Castlegar 2-17 Athenry 0-15 (Under 20A1 Hurling Final commentary with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly and Christy Browne)
HURLING: Castlegar manager Paddy Duggan with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after their under-20A1 Final victory over Athenry
Cyril Farrell and Paul Shaughnessy look back on round one of the Senior, Senior B and Intermediate Hurling Championship. Subscribe for more content! The Maroon & White Pod – brought to you by Citylink. For bookings, timetables, updates and any other information, head to citylink.ie.
HURLING: Castlegar 2-30 Oranmore/Maree 2-14 (SHC match report with Galway Bay FM's PJ Lynch)
Attracting a family doctor to work in a community is challenging, with fewer physicians choosing family medicine. That's why Cheryl Gnyp, the recruiter for Castlegar, B.C., needs to stand out. She uses the board game Operation and specialized coffee as part of her 10-minute sales pitch to potential recruits at conferences. It can take years before a doctor actually starts working in the community, but she's in it for the long haul.
The long-promised sale of the troubled TMX pipeline project could prove difficult for Ottawa. We get a report from CBC business reporter Kyle Bakx, and hear from our audience on the project and its $34 billion price tag.Then we hear about a new 3-year study looking at the impact of homelessness in Castlegar, Trail and Nelson from project manager and researcher Jayme Jones, Selkirk Innovates, Selkirk College.
This month, we welcome Amber Berukoff, owner of Cantac Firearms, Cantac Machining LTD and candy store in Castlegar, Match Director for the West Kootenay Marksmen, President of the Castlegar Pistol Club, and the Founder/Managing Director of the West Kootenay Ladies Shooting Group. Amber or "Lola" to her friends is a busy business owner and mom to 2 beautiful children. She is a licensed gunsmith as well as a certified range officer. In her spare time, she enjoys running matches, events and classes that entice women, kids and those who need help stepping into the firearms community the opportunity to do so. SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns. In her community, she is a director of multiple non profits related to wildlife conservation and community management, including the West Kootenay Marksmen, Castlegar Pistol Club, and West Kootenay Ladies Shooting Group. Amber loves seeing the look of excitement that new shooters get when introduced to the sport and it is her goal to be that stepping stone for whoever needs it. If you need help learning more about firearms or want to join in on any of the Kootenay events, check out the websites below! www.wklsg.net www.castlegarpistolclub.com www.trailwildlife.com
After a month of combines, pro days, showcasing their skills for NFL coaches and scouts, Ireland's 'fantastic four' must sit and wait to see if their American football dreams are going to be fulfilled next season. GAA players Rory Beggan (Monaghan), Mark Jackson (Wicklow) and Charlie Smyth (Down) were among 16 overall to go to Indianapolis and Florida while Galway were also represented by former Connacht rugby player Darragh Leader. The Castlegar man has been living Stateside after finishing up with Connacht in 2020. And while helping out his brother Tadhg with the Leader Kicking programme that's opening more doors for Irish people to become part of America's biggest sport, he decided now was the time to see if he could do it. Injuries curtailed his kicking abilities during the month but his bench pressing accomplishments (doing 23 reps lifting 102.5kg) has garnered attention and kept him in the mix. Darragh has been chatting with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Darragh and Tadhg Leader will be back in Ireland next month as 'Leader Kicking' will holding a number of events. if you have an interest in trying to get into the dynamic world of American football as a kicker or punter, check out leaderkicking.com. Click HERE
Over 1,000 people signed a petition to save Pioneer Arena from demolition in Castlegar Guest: Jarret Leason, Petition organizer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hear about driving the Selkirk Loop in Washington State, Idaho, and British Columbia as the Amateur Traveler talks to Anthony and Jodie St. Clair from learnersandmakers.com about their favorite road trip. https://amateurtraveler.com/driving-the-selkirk-loop/ Why should you drive the Selkirk Loop? Anthony and Jodie say, "It is just the most epic, gorgeous views of nature, I think. And it's very accessible. I (Jodie) am an amputee, and so I'm always looking for ways to easily access nature. It felt like we were out in the middle of these beautiful spaces while I didn't have to do a ten-mile hike to do it. " "We've driven things like the Blue Ridge Parkway in, Virginia, North Carolina, we've driven highway one in California. We've RV'd across the entire USA. The Selkirk loop holds its own with any of those scenic drives." Leg 1: Spokane, Washington to Newport, Washington The easiest place to access the Selkirk Loop is from Spokane, Washington. Stretch your legs in Newport, a small town at the beginning of the Selkirk Loop. Check out the visitor center, museum, and the giant paddle wheel. Don't miss the county museum, showcasing the timber industry and the region's history. Leg 2: Newport to Sandpoint, Idaho Head south to Sandpoint, Idaho, situated on Lake Pend Oreille. Enjoy water activities, and boat tours, and explore the surrounding mountains. The lake is the star here, and various public beach areas exist. Sandpoint offers a mix of outdoor adventures and charming small-town vibes. Leg 3: Sandpoint to Creston, British Columbia Cross the border into Canada and explore Creston. Visit an organic dairy farm, sample cheese, and experience the meshing of organic practices with technology. Check out the Kootenay Columbia Discovery Center for nature exploration and hands-on experiences. Leg 4: Creston to Kootenay Bay (Ferry) to Kaslo Take the free ferry from Kootenay Bay to experience the Kaslo area. Explore artisan workshops in Crawford Bay and soak in the town's history and nature. Kaslo offers a mix of small-town charm, outdoor activities, and a chance to visit the SS Moyie, a restored paddle-wheeler turned museum. Leg 5: Kaslo to Castlegar Head south to Castlegar, known for its outdoor art, sculpture garden, and Zuckerberg Island. Walk across a suspension bridge, explore hiking trails, and enjoy the mix of nature and town life. Learn about the Doukhobors' history and their sustainable farming practices. Leg 6: Castlegar to Boundary Reservoir Recreation Area Cross back into the US and visit the Boundary Reservoir Recreation Area. Kayak to Pee Wee Falls, a stunning 233-foot waterfall. Hike to Sweet Creek Falls for a short, easy trail with a wading pool. Take in the region's beauty while enjoying simpler pleasures like skipping rocks into the creek. Leg 7: Boundary Reservoir to the End Explore Gardner Cave, the longest known cave in Washington state, and take a guided family-friendly tour—hike to Sweet Creek Falls for another waterfall experience. Enjoy the scenic Vista House, overlooking the Boundary Waters dam. Drive through communities like Ione and Metaline Falls, and don't miss Gardner Cave, the longest-known cave in Washington state. Reflect on the incredible memories as you approach the end of this unforgettable road trip.
There is plenty of movement on this weeks edition of the Galway SHC & IHC Power Rankings, Jeff Lynskey explains it all. Subscribe for more content! This podcast is sponsored by The Wren Bar, the top venue for your team events, parties or BBQ's message The Wren Bar on social media to book in your team
Maurice Brosnan joined Paul Shaughnessy where they looked back on the action in round two of the Galway senior & intermediate hurling championship. Subscribe for more content! This podcast is brought to you by Steede Motor Group, Claregalway. For your personalised vehicle shopping experience! Find out more at steedemotorgroup.ie
Ella Heink is a soul coach, energetic healer & strategist, as well as owns a day spa in Castlegar, BC. She is the creator of an innovative, energetic healing method called Etheric Vitality Enhancement that assists in transforming anxiety and trapped emotions in your body, shifting old behaviours, and helping you effectively defeat self-sabotage, conquer insecurity, and accelerate your dreams. Ella Heink lived the first 30 years of her life learning through trial and lots of errors, finding her voice, discovering her purpose and stepping into her power. She has overcome serious drug addiction and depression, was a single parent, survived abusive partners, and dove into the depths of her spiritual prowess. Ella has received her master's level of Reiki, studied crystals, energetics, biology, neurology, and entrepreneurship in depth alongside all of her personal experiences and now shares her expertise with others through mentoring and her signature healing method, effectively assisting others in overcoming their own hurdles so they too can step into a life of authenticity, power, freedom, and adventure. You can book a discounted signature Energetic Healing Session with Ella using the link below: https://calendly.com/opaldawnbeauty/etheric-vitality-enhancement-discount To Connect With Ella, Following These Links: https://www.opaldawnholisticbeauty.com/limitlessfreedom https://www.instagram.com/opaldawnbeauty Connect with Steve: Website: https://www.truthtalkwithsteve.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/stevecloward1 SHOW SPONSORS Backbone Media Solutions: The All-In-One Easy to use Sales & Marketing platform for course creators and online business owners. Say goodbye to intimidating eLearning software that requires a whole host of other tools and subscriptions, and say hello to BackBone, the platform with everything you need in one platform. Get Your FREE 14 Days Trial Now: https://backbonelms.io. Jorns and Associates Take advantage of the employee retention credit while it's still available. If your business has been affected by the pandemic, Jorns will get you qualified. Get up to $26,000 per employee in refunds for 2020 & 2021 What is the Employee Retention Credit? The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) is a refundable tax credit designed to reward business owners for retaining employees throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Employee Retention Credit is available for businesses with up to 500 employees. It was signed into law on March 27, 2020, as part of the CARES Act. Jorns & Associates was one of the very first CPA firms to go all in to become experts on ERC to maximize the refund for every client. Go to https://www.maxerccreditrefund.com/ now to see how much you can qualify for. Z STACK HEALTH: Your All-In-One Immune Boosting Super Formula Zinc, Quercetin, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D. https://zstacklife.com/?ref=gi5js2ebll MY PATRIOT SUPPLYwww.getpreparedwithsteve.com Protect your investments with Truth Talk with Steve https://www.laaigoldandsilver.info Audio Podcasts Apple: https://apple.co/3nMWb5V Libsyn: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/truthtalkwithsteve Compilation of Twitter news: https://rumble.com/v2jn52e-eiffel-65-im-blue.html BACKUP VIDEO Channels:Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/3y5JFUGd1Sv9/ Brighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/truthtalkwithsteve
A Taste for Studies: Tortoise Urine, Armadillos, Fried Tarantula & Goat Eyeballs While eating study specimens is not in vogue today, it was once common practice for researchers in the 1700-1880s. Charles Darwin belonged to a club dedicated to tasting exotic meats, and in his first book wrote almost three times as much about dishes like armadillo and tortoise urine than he did on the biogeography of his Galapagos finches. One of the most famously strange scientific meals occurred on January 13, 1951, at the 47th Explorers Club Annual Dinner (ECAD) when members purportedly dined on a frozen woolly mammoth. The prehistoric meat was supposedly found on Akutan Island in Alaska, USA, by the eminent polar explorers' Father Bernard Rosecrans Hubbard, “the Glacier Priest,” and Captain George Francis Kosco of the US Navy. This much-publicized meal captured the public's imagination and became an enduring legend and source of pride for the Club, popularizing an annual menu of “exotics” that continues today, making the Club as well-known for its notorious hors d'oeuvres like fried tarantulas and goat eyeballs as it is for its notable members such as Teddy Roosevelt and Neil Armstrong. The Yale Peabody Museum holds a sample of meat preserved from the 1951 meal, interestingly labeled as a South American Giant Ground Sloth, Megatherium, not Mammoth. The specimen of meat from that famous meal was originally designated BRCM 16925 before a transfer in 2001 from the Bruce Museum to the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History (New Haven, CT, USA) where it gained the number YPM MAM 14399. The specimen is now permanently deposited in the Yale Peabody Museum with the designation YPM HERR 19475 and is accessible to outside researchers. The meat was never fixed in formalin and was initially stored in isopropyl alcohol before being transferred to ethanol when it arrived at the Peabody Museum. DNA extraction occurred at Yale University in a clean room with equipment reserved exclusively for aDNA analyses. In 2016, Jessica Glass and her colleagues sequenced a fragment of the mitochondrial cytochrome-b gene and studied archival material to verify its identity, which if genuine, would extend the range of Megatherium over 600% and alter views on ground sloth evolution. Their results showed that the meat was not Mammoth or Megatherium, but a bit of Green Sea Turtle, Chelonia mydas. So much for elaborate legends. The prehistoric dinner was likely meant as a publicity stunt. Glass's study emphasizes the value of museums collecting and curating voucher specimens, particularly those used for evidence of extraordinary claims. Not so long before Glass et al. did their experiment, a friend's mother (and my kayaking partners) served up a steak from her freezer to dinner guests in Castlegar that hailed from 1978. Tough? Inedible? I have it on good report that the meat was surprisingly divine. Reference: Glass, J. R., Davis, M., Walsh, T. J., Sargis, E. J., & Caccone, A. (2016). Was Frozen Mammoth or Giant Ground Sloth Served for Dinner at The Explorers Club?. PloS one, 11(2), e0146825. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0146825
On this episode of Talk Sport; - James Stephens defeat Castlegar in the All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Semi-Final - Kilkenny Camogie Photography Exhibition - Kilkenny GAA Convention
CAMOGIE: James Stephens 1-10 Castlegar 0-8 (All-Ireland intermediate semi-final report with Galway Bay FM's Ivan Smyth)
CAMOGIE: Castlegar coach Martin Connolly with Galway Bay FM's Ivan Smyth after their All-Ireland intermediate semi-final defeat to Kilkenny's James Stephens
Listen-back to a summary and post-match interviews from the All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Semi-Final involving James Stephens (Kilkenny) and Castlegar (Galway)
CAMOGIE: Castlegar manager Gerry Broderick with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their All-Ireland intermediate semi-final against Kilkenny's James Stephens
This weekend we are celebrating 75 years of sharing the gospel in Castlegar, and around the world! The District Superintendent of the BC PAOC (Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada) Ken Russell, will be preaching about Spiritual Mentorship.
Episode 28 features an awesome chat with Kaleigh from The Shop in Castlegar, and we chat skateboards and Jalopy Parade and Punk Rock Show. It also features ALL the Jalopy ads played in a ROW. Now that's exciting
HURLING: Castlegar 1-24 Clarinbridge 1-24 (SHC match report with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane)
HURLING: St. Thomas 2-19 Castlegar 0-19 (SHC match report with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly)
HURLING: Kiltormer 2-18 Castlegar 3-10 (IHC match report with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly)
HURLING: Killimor 2-18 Castlegar 0-13 (IHC match report with Galway Bay FM's Gordon Duane)
HURLING: Turloughmore 2-18 Castlegar 1-10 (SHC report with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan)
It appears we have a venue to host a some bands in Castlegar! Prior to this happy ending, there with a first ever Jalopy Parade! Get your rust box, your shit wagon, your yellow hearse and creaky buggy, drive it down the road and win. There will be more info coming so soon your heart will melt.
Aben Resources CEO Jim Pettit joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has announced they have begun fieldwork at their Slocan Graphite Project near Castlegar, B.C. Pettit telling Proactive the company is beginning with field reconnaissance, mapping, rock sampling, with the goal to evaluate sites for a potential fall drill drill program. Pettit also said the company has also staked a new 439.4 hectare claim along the northeastern boundary of the property.
We take a quirky, investigative look at various definitions of saving species. People who are paid to kill invasive frogs, a rare taxidermy school, and an Indigenous celebration that calls the salmon home; but don't get us started on the wild turkeys.
A pacifist sect of the Russian Orthodox Church, the Doukhobors have had a profound impact on the Kootenay region. We meet the great-great-grandson of Peter Verigin, an influential Doukhobor leader killed in what is considered Canada's first act of terrorism. We then tour a family-owned state-of-the-art sawmill that's taking forestry into a more value-added future.
Pharmacy Technician offered by SELKIRK located in the town of Castlegar & NelsonToday we are gong to talk about the Pharmacy Technician offered by SELKIRK located in the town ofCastlegar, Nelson in the beautiful province of British Columbia. Let us now discuss this course and its attributes.This is a Regular Diploma program of Two years for those students who has 12 years of Schooling (HigherSecondary or higher) in specific subjects. The requirement indicated here is the bare minimum. The student mustalso have earned a minimum score of 60. The IELTS or English language requirement for this program is 6overall with minimum 5.5 in all bandsThis program is not a coop program but could qualify for Post Graduate work permit allowing students to gainwork experience after the course and while they are on their post study work permit while in Canada.This program is offered by SELKIRK at their British Columbia location which happens to be a RNIP eligiblelocation or close to it. Please visit the Canadian government Immigration website to learn more because it may bea little easier for Canadian Permanent Residence for students if they can target jobs in an RNIP program location.This is what the education institution offering this course has to say about the program they are offering: “ThePharmacy Technician Program of Selkirk College 15 month program has been awarded Accreditation status bythe Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs effective January 1, 2022 until June 30, 2025."Pharmacy Technicians work collaboratively with Pharmacists and members of the health care team in thepromotion of wellness, disease prevention, and the management of chronic diseases.Pharmacy Technicians are responsible and accountable for ensuring accuracy in product preparation andrelease. Selkirk College's Pharmacy Technician program prepares graduates for employment as pharmacy technicians ina variety of settings including community, hospital, and residential pharmacies.Graduates of the program are eligible for direct admission into the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canadacertification process and the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia registration process.As a member of the healthcare team, qualified graduates find employment in hospitals, clinics and retailpharmaciesTherefore, if you have completed at least 12 years of Schooling (Higher Secondary or higher) and this course is toyour liking, then, please contact edu@polinsys.ca for more information on admissions. Keep in mind that thiscourse is for students who has specialized in the following majors, Biology, Chemistry, Maths,. This is education release is brought to you by IRC news from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. Adios!
Early Childhood Care & Education offered by SELKIRK in Castlegar and NelsonToday we are gong to talk about the Early Childhood Care & Education offered by SELKIRK located in the town of Castlegar, Nelson in the beautiful province of British Columbia. Let us now discuss this course and its attributes.This is a Regular Diploma program of Two years for those students who has 12 years of Schooling (Higher Secondary or higher). The requirement indicated here is the bare minimum. The student must also have earned a minimum score of 60. The IELTS or English language requirement for this program is 6 overall with minimum 5.5 in all bandsThis program is not a coop program but could qualify for Post Graduate work permit allowing students to gain work experience after the course and while they are on their post study work permit while in Canada.This program is offered by SELKIRK at their British Columbia location which happens to be a RNIP eligible location or close to it. Please visit the Canadian government Immigration website to learn more because it may be a little easier for Canadian Permanent Residence for students if they can target jobs in an RNIP program location.This is what the education institution offering this course has to say about the program they are offering: Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) students will study many facets of early learning and child development, focusing on the needs of children from birth through school age and their families.ECCE students learn how to develop programs and create environments that are child-centred, nurturing and rich with potential for early development.Learners will be prepared to work with young children and their families in a variety of exciting and rewarding roles.Graduates of Early Childhood Care & Education diploma program quickly find employment or future educational opportunities in one or more of the following roles:Certified ECE in early learning and care environments: preschool, group care, out of school careCertified ECE Assistant in early learning and care environmentsCasual ECE in early learningStrong Start Facilitator etcTherefore, if you have completed at least 12 years of Education or in other words, completed a Higher Secondary course, and this course is to your liking, then, please contact edu@polinsys.ca for more information onadmissions. If you completed your Higher Secondary, that is all what is the minimum education requirement. This is education release is brought to you by IRC news from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. Adios!
Post Graduate Diploma in Culinary Management offered by SELKIRK in Castlegar & NelsonToday we are gong to talk about the Post Graduate Diploma in Culinary Management offered by SELKIRKlocated in the town of Castlegar, Nelson in the beautiful province of British Columbia. Let us now discuss this course and its attributes. This is a PG Diploma program of Two years for those students who has Completed a Bachelors program in specific subjects. The requirement indicated here is the bare minimum. The student must also have earned aminimum score of 55. The IELTS or English language requirement for this program is 6.5 overall with minimum 6in all bandsThis program is a Coop program offered by the institution with an employment experience option for 4 months.Therefore students will benefit from a paid internship to gain work experience which could help them in obtaininga job after the course. Employers are often seeking employees with some work experience.This program is offered by SELKIRK at their British Columbia location which happens to be a RNIP eligiblelocation or close to it. Please visit the Canadian government Immigration website to learn more because it may bea little easier for Canadian Permanent Residence for students if they can target jobs in an RNIP program location.This is what the education institution offering this course has to say about the program they are offering: Thesuccessful chef or food and beverage entrepreneur of today requires more than just great culinary skills to excelin the hospitality industry. International students who have a culinary or hospitality credential are welcome to apply for this program. The Culinary Management diploma is developed for chefs and hospitality program graduates from programs outside of Canada. Students will gain hands on industry experience during a paid four-month work term.Alongside the culinary focused course students will also complete two semesters of management level courses.CareersSelkirk Culinary Management graduates are equipped to move into supervisory positions in a wide range ofcapacities across the entire spectrum of the food and beverage industry.The list below indicates some of the career options available:professional cookskitchen supervisory positionsfood and beverage supervisorsTherefore, if you have completed at least 15 years of Education or in other words, completed a Bachelorsprogram, and this course is to your liking, then, please contact edu@polinsys.ca for more information onadmissions. Keep in mind that this course is for students who has specialized in the following majors, Bachelorsdegree in Hospitality or Culinary,This is education release is brought to you by IRC news from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. Adios!
Imagine deciding to travel to Poland, hire a car, gather together 4 Ukrainian families, get them on flights to Dublin and bring them to live in a restored 15th century Norman castle on the outskirts of Galway city. Well that is exactly what has happened this week as 5 adults and 4 children from Ukraine have found themselves becoming the new residents of Ballindooley Castle in Castlegar, just out the Headford road.
Today we're diggin into The Doors 1971 album L.A. Woman with our guest Hedin from TAILOUT BREWING out of Castlegar, BC.
Welcome to Brew World Order with Mike Kurtin. This is an informative podcast that gets inside the minds of brewery owners. In this episode, I sit down with Hedin Nelson‐Chorney, co-owner of Tailout Brewing Co. in Castlegar, BC. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, Audible, Overcast, Stitcher, Google Podcast, SoundCloud and Youtube, so you never miss an episode.
Regardless of the method of transportation, by bike or by foot, Jenny Tough loves being in the mountains. I first had the pleasure of chatting with Jenny way back in Episode 3 after she finished the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. This time around we're talking about her recent adventure in the Silk Road Mountain Race where she was the fist woman across the line, completing the 1800km race, which boasts a whopping 35,000m of ascent in just 11d:14h:6mI had never met her in person until she tracked me down just outside of Castlegar this past summer, while I was on the return trip of my BC Epic yoyo. Definitely one of the highlights of that trip.Jenny @jennytough is an explorer, an endurance athlete and finds meaning by pushing her limits in the mountains. She has just completed a her major project of running a mountain range in every populated continent. The Tien Shan (Asia), The High Atlas (Africa), The Cordillera Oriental (South America), The Southern Alps, The Caucasus Mountains (Europe) and The Canadian Rockies (North America).Jenny uses her adventures as learning experiences and suggests people challenge themselves physically as an effective pathway to personal development. I couldn't agree more and it's something that I preach a lot. One of the biggest takeaways she has garnered from her travels is just how privileged Canadian women are. She learned this first hand while travelling to places where women are considered second class citizensIn this episode we discuss her adventures and lesson learned along the way. We chat about mindset, setting intentions, mitigating fear as well as other topics. I always enjoy our chats and hope you find inspiration and words of wisdom from this adventurous woman.Heat Waves - Glass Animals 2020 singleSave 25% off a consultation at Cycling 101 when you use the code MB40 at checkout.Save 25% at Dynamic Cyclist when you use the promo code MB40 at checkout.Thanks to Lakeside Bikes in Invermere for supporting me!Visit Rollingdale Cycle!
HURLING: Craughwell 1-19 Castlegar 1-18 (SHC Match Report with Niall Canavan)
This episode features the amazing punk rock band out of Castlegar, Toaster. Jeff, Randy and Shawn sit down with us to chat about the scene in the west kootenays and talk about some of the other talent in the area. Awesome interview, awesome guys and we are playing three of their songs on this episode so try not to shit your pants. There is a new feature called guess where we are. You guess from the audio and email wkinthewk@gmail.com and you could win a surprise. Can't tell you what kind of a surprise, could be 10 bucks, could be weak handshake, it's a surprise. Got complaints? Tell us why the Secretariat was a bitch horse or why ford makes shitty motors, email us at wkinthewk@gmail.com
Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday, featuring independent and emerging Canadian artists and their songs!In the spotlight this week is BC's country songstress Lisa Nicole! She's an award winning and nominated rising star with a stunning voice and incredible songs! This was such a fun conversation!"Hailing from the mountains and nature of small-town Castlegar, British Columbia, Lisa Nicole grew up hunting, fishing, camping and embracing country music. As her childhood was sprinkled with the sounds of Shania Twain, Martina McBride, and the Dixie Chicks, Lisa Nicole discovered her own love of singing at the age of 8. By 15, she was playing regular jam sessions at Kootenay-area bars, which required her to be escorted on and off stage due to her age. After high school, Lisa Nicole followed her ambitions to Selkirk College of Contemporary Music and Technology, completing a Songwriting and Performance diploma with a Major in Vocals." - lisanicolemusic.com.We talk about ALL of that and SO MUCH MORE!You're also going to hear her two amazing songs, 'It Got Ugly' (2013) and her latest wanderlust inspired bop, 'Gypsy Girl' (August 2021). You can find Lisa Nicole on ALL streaming platforms and ALL social media platforms and on her website to follow along on her very exciting music journey. For more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and Studio B music business educational episodes, you can go to all streaming services and Instagram. You can also follow me at @sarahonairhighriver on Instagram.
Hey Friends, today on the pod we have our pal Austen Bietenbeck. We first discovered Austen through Instagram, as he was promoting his short film "Passages; 400 Miles of Exploration", a film he made to document his epic run along the Kettle Valley Trail stretching from Hope BC to Castlegar. The journey was 400 miles, approximately 650 km, and took him 110 hours and 32 minutes to complete. This epic adventure was far more than just a physical feat, but was one of mental and even spiritual significance. Over the course of the run he battles the elements, his own discomfort, a close encounter with a cougar, and finds the will to keep putting one foot in front of the other. It is truly a hero's journey kind of ordeal.We both watched "Passages" the night it came out and both immediately knew we needed to get Austen on the pod. Our conversation flows from the reasons behind his run, and creating the short film and documenting it, to the culture of toxic masculinity, literature, and the necessity for modern rites of passage.Austen is a rad dude, with great style, deep thoughts, poetic sensibilities, and is one hell of a runner. Be sure to check this one out, and take the time to watch his beautifully crafted short film "Passages" you'll be glad you did.We hope you enjoy this episode! Listen on Spotify, Apple or wherever you find your podcasts. And don't forget to follow and subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes.Z&DLooking for a little more? Visit our Website & follow us on InstagramEpisode Resources:Austen Bietenbeck: Instagram / Strava Video: Passages Short Film Temple Running: WebsiteSea Wheeze Virtual Half Marathon: WebsiteRainbo CordycepsBeet JuiceFour Sigmatic Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andrea wears many hats - tourism operator, community advocate, destination marketing director, and many more. We learn about her business, her approach to the value of tourism in the community, and why she wants to ensure her community leaders have a passion for this industry. Andrea also gives Peter and Christina a valuable type for working together (she and her husband are celebrating 15 years in business together!).
In this episode, Blair + Theresa brought together a group of entrepreneurs with different backgrounds and businesses to talk about all things success. Tune in and learn from Lew, Marie-Pier, and Sol as they share what success means to them and their thoughts on the journey. About the Guests: Soledad Rodriguez is an Entrepreneur and Mom. She is committed to helping International Students achieve their academic goals. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplicityplease_ca/ (@simplicityplease_ca) https://www.instagram.com/isawestudiantesinternacionales/ (@isawestudiantesinternacionales) Marie-Pier Dionne is an aromatherapist, entrepreneur and the founder of Love & Lemons Life Essentials. It is her passion to help others live the lives they love, with all their health and happiness! She originally hails from Rimouski, Québec. She found her second home in the mountains of British Columbia 16 years ago when she moved to Whistler and later Squamish. Currently, she is based out of Castlegar, BC, where she spends her free time in the mountains. She is also passionate about children, art, design, food, extreme sports and all the little excitements of life. · Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/loveandlemonslifeessentials/ (@loveandlemonslifeessentials) · Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/loveandlemonslifeessentials (@loveandlemonslifeessentials) · LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-pier-dionne-7a40b8183/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-pier-dionne-7a40b8183/ ) LEW POPPY is an American independent nonbinary Hip Hop artist and songwriter from the South East side of Detroit, MI. Since they were a child, LEW POPPY has been involved in the creative arts, first through dance and then later through music as they became part of choirs and played several instruments. LEW POPPY was surrounded by creatives and in a time when Hip Hop was exploding, everyone around them was spitting bars and LEW POPPY's poetry soon evolved into rap lyrics out of the sheer competitiveness in them. After coming up against years of adversity in the music industry as a result of their sexuality and determination to not compromise on who they were, LEW POPPY released their debut single 'Thot Thot' in December 2020, which is now being followed by the debut album “Skirt Chaser” both under the name LPOPPY. Soon after, LPOPPY changed the name to LEW POPPY to make themselves more familiar with their peers. LEW POPPY's unique and attention grabbing style has resulted in being picked up for Spotify editorial playlists and we know this is just the beginning for this promising talent. FB: https://www.facebook.com/8ballpoppy/?ref=pages_you_manage (https://www.facebook.com/8ballpoppy/?ref=pages_you_manage) IG: https://www.instagram.com/8ballpoppy/ (https://www.instagram.com/8ballpoppy/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisheia-lew-poppy-lewis-90b40418a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisheia-lew-poppy-lewis-90b40418a/) About the Hosts: Blair Kaplan Venables is an expert in social media marketing and the president of Blair Kaplan Communications, a British Columbia-based PR agency. As a pioneer in the industry, she brings more than a decade of experience to her clients, which includes global wellness, entertainment, and lifestyle brands. Blair has helped her customers grow their followers into the tens of thousands in just one month, win integrative marketing awards, and more. She has spoken on national stages and her expertise has been featured in media outlets including CBC Radio, CEOWORLD Magazine, She Owns It, and Thrive Global. Blair is also the #1 best-selling author of Pulsing Through My Veins: Raw and Real Stories from an Entrepreneur. When she's not working on the board for her local chamber of commerce, you can find Blair growing the “I Am Resilient Project,” an online community where users share their stories of overcoming life's most difficult moments....
Place has a history, often we are unconscious of it. It is our responsibility to think about the indigeneity of our place and learn about different perspectives. We can help students develop a sense of responsibility for the land. Dr. Leyton Schnellert: Twitter @LeytonSchnell Website: https://leytonschnellert.com Today through zoom, Dr. Leyton Schnellert is joining us to talk about place-concious learning in the middle school years. Leyton is an associate professor in the UBC's department of curriculum & pedagogy and Eleanor rix professor of rural teacher education. He has been a middle school and secondary school classroom teacher as well as a learning resource teacher for K-12. Leyton has co-authored 7 books, including Student Diversity, Pulling Together, Developing Self-Regulated Learners, and It's All About Thinking. As a researcher, he has the opportunity to present his work throughout Canada as well as internationally. When thinking about outdoor learning and place-conscious learning, think to yourself:What needs to be transformed here?What needs to be protected here?What needs to be restored here?What needs to be created here? Resources:Leyton believes that the first resource is place and the second resource are the learners.Newsella: online researching toolNativeland.ca Mill Bay Nature SchoolKootenay boundary inspirational handbook: https://kbee.ca/handbook/ “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” Lao Tzu“If we want kids to flourish then we need them to love the earth first before we ask them to save it.” David Sobel Inspirational People:Kim Ondrik – visiting the bog and investigating community impact on the bog. Orrin Hawke – SD 5Biz Tupper and Leslie Leitch: Math Wonder Walks Morgan Taylor – grade 4/5/6 – collaborative teaching David Greenweld: environmental education – what needs to be transformed here – what needs to be protected here? What needs to be restored here? Created here? Novelty Nature Note:My random nature fact is about Wildlife Trees or decaying trees in the forest and how woodpeckers are “primary cavity nesters” which means they dig out the holes themselves to live in. But the next year they move onto a new decaying tree and dig out another hole. This means that a “secondary cavity nester” can move into their old nest – these are often owls, kestrels, or swallows – so an animal that is unable to dig out their own hole. Leyton's Nature Note:The airport near him in Castlegar is nicknamed ‘cancelgar', because of the inversions in the air. The birds have to navigate a lot of weather challenges!He also talks about the forest fires and how that connects to the life cycle of trees.
Es un verdadero gozo recibir buenas noticias en estos tiempos. A nivel sonoro, Way Down in the Rust Bucket se ha convertido en una de las más agradables sorpresas del presente. La publicación de aquel concierto que Neil Young y los Crazy Horse dieron a finales de 1990 en el Catalist de Santa Cruz nos deja “Cinnamon Girl”, una de las canciones de más brillante ejecución de las 19 que conformaron aquel concierto y que hoy ha abierto TOMA UNO. Finding Wildflowers (Alternate Versions) se publicará a mediados del próximo mes de abril de forma independiente en vinilo y CD con un tema inédito como “You Saw Me Comin’”, grabado en 1992, es un nuevo reencuentro con Tom Petty y con su álbum más representativo. Los archivos son tablas de salvación de muchos músicos en estos tiempos de pandemia. El trío Midland no podía resistirse a ello y ha echado mano a unas sesiones grabadas y filmadas en la primavera de 2014 que se han convertido en el documental Midland: The Sonic Ranch. Tras la muerte de Jason “Rowdy” Cope, uno de sus socios fundadores, The Steel Woods ha decidido continuar su carrera y anuncia la publicación del que será tercer álbum del grupo para mitad del mes de mayo. “All Of Your Stones", el tema que da nombre al trabajo, es una canción casi autobiográfica que compuso el fallecido “Rowdy” junto al vocalista Wes Bayliss y Jamey Johnson. A pesar de las dificultades para ir procurando una cierta vuelta a las actuaciones, hay incluso festivales que están logrando sus objetivos, siempre con las limitaciones de aforo y, por supuesto, todas las medidas de distanciamiento y seguridad. El veterano Blues & Ritmes de Badalona se celebrará en la ciudad barcelonesa entre el 19 y el 28 de marzo con hasta cinco conciertos. Y nos alegramos especialmente del regreso de Luke Winslow-King, que se presenta el próximo día 21 junto a Roberto Luti. Mucho más lejos, en las lejanas tierras de Castlegar, en la provincia canadiense de British Columbia, encontramos a Son of John, un dúo formado por Johnny P y Javan Johnson, padre e hijo, que acercan un nuevo single como “Lonely Door”, sobre la pérdida de un ser querido que en la actualidad tiene un nuevo sentido, con las diferentes maneras en que se soporta una situación como la actual. Charley Crockett, siempre fiel a la tradición, acaba de publicar su tercera entrega de esta selección con su grabación más personal, 10 for Slim: Charley Crockett Sings James Hand, dedicada a la música y la figura de uno de las leyendas del honky tonk y con el que mantuvo una estrecha amistad en los últimos tiempos. Otra excelente noticia de estas fechas es saber del regreso de Jon Randall, con una nueva canción en 15 años. Uno de los mejores compositores y músicos de estudio de Music Row, ha regresado al estudio y “Keep On Moving” es su nueva tarjeta de presentación. Y volvemos a ser encantados por la renovada Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, que acompañada por Jason Isbell, Rosanne Cash, The War and Treaty, y Steve Earle apoyan a Feeding America, una organización para acabar con el hambre en Estados Unidos, cediendo sus derechos de una versión magnífica de “The Times They Are A-Changin’”, que lanzó Bob Dylan en 1994. Dave Alvin también ha aprovechado estos tiempos extraños para mirar en sus archivos y completar From an Old Guitar: Rare and Unreleased Recordings, descubriendo algunas de sus debilidades personales. El disco nos deja una versión intensa de “Highway 61 Revisited” que nos devuelve a 1965, cuando Dylan cantaba sobre aquella ruta desde su ciudad natal en Minnesota hasta Nueva Orleans en la que se resuelven todos los problemas. Hoy la despedida de TOMA UNO ha sido todo un golpe sonoro directo al mentón y a corta distancia. Se trata de Uppercut!, el esperado nuevo álbum de Los Widow Makers que fue grabado en directo y que anticipa su presentación del próximo jueves 8 de abril e n un formato más reducido y en el Teatro Muñoz Seca de Madrid. Escuchar audio
Rick and Linda Desautel, Sinixt decedents share their 11 year story of how they fought their way to the Supreme Court of Canada to have the rights of the #Sinixt Nation recognized and the wrongful declaration of their extinction reversed. Host: Kayla Tillapaugh
Thrive Coaching & Consulting CEO, Charlotte Ferreux, has been coaching and consulting globally for 9 years. She is a Certified High Performance Coach (CHPC), a Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner (NLPP), and other coaching methods. She’s managed and consulted for billion-dollar organizations like Lululemon Athletica and has had the incredible experience of coaching for a 3rd party company (Growth.com) while achieving an extraordinary reputation of being a top coach (for her quality of 1:1 coaching) for the Fortune 5000 company globally. Charlotte is a resident of Castlegar, which is a city in rural southern BC. As a single mother of two young children, Charlotte is an engaged member of her community who brings entrepreneurial, leadership, human resources and digital online skills to her coaching and consulting contracts as well as various boards. Website: www.charlotteferreux.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlotteferreux Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlotteferreux Book Reference The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer
Derrick LaMere, War Pony Pictures founder and Native American documentary filmmaker, discusses his latest films which explore the Sinixt declaration of extinction and their fight to regain their territorial rights. Host/Producer: Kayla Tillapaugh
This week, Cara's dad Mario is in the house! In 1983, Mario founded Martech Electrical Systems in Castlegar, BC, and has been the OG entrepreneurial inspo for Cara since day one. Martech has since become Martech Group of Companies, so tune in as we dive into Mario's journey as an entrepreneur, father, grandfather, and coach. Mario gives us advice for starting a business, coping with loss while managing obligations, and always protecting yourself. This one is Pretty Good.
In Part II of this episode, Arrow Lakes Facilitator for Colville Confederated Tribes, Shelly Boyd explores what it means to be part of an "extinct" nation and also to connect with the land and wildlife through ceremony and conservation.
Arrow Lakes Facilitator for Colville Confederated Tribes, Shelly Boyd, discusses Sinixt identity and worldviews, what it means to live in unity with the land and her thoughts on social, political and environmental justice. Host: Kayla Tillapaugh
A short piece celebrating the launch of the Indigenous 150+ Podcast series made especially for you, our listeners featuring the voices of the young changemakers who collectively host the series. A shout out to Kayla Tillapaugh, participant of the Indigenous 150+ Youth Ambassador Programme and now podcast host from Castlegar, British Columbia, the traditional territory of the Sn̓ ʕay̓ ckstx (Sinixt), as well as the outer territories of the Ktunaxa, Secwepemc and Sylix First Nations.
Couple of surprise guests from the Max Ice madness in Castlegar
Ryker asks James and Maria McFaddin What The Vision And Values are for New Life Church in Castlegar.
“I didn't want to go back and regret anything... I don't want to look back and say, I wish I had done that, and I had the opportunity. I want to go through life just doing as much as I possibly can.” – Lorene MacGregor Lorene MacGregor was born and raised in Castlegar, BC and is the eldest child of four. Her drive to be self-sustained, overcome the fears she experienced as a young girl and do as much as she can with no regrets has produced some extraordinary results. Lorene always enjoyed movement and sport and the results from physical fitness fascinated her. She attended the University of Alberta from 1981-1984 to obtain her Bachelor of Physical Education with an Administration major; serendipitously the U of A is where she met Steffany Hanlen-Francey. Business and sport often went hand in hand for Lorene and in addition to being a Master Trainer for fitness leaders, managing sports facilities and golf courses, she also obtained a grant and started the first decentralized YM/YWCA in Canada. Lorene's motivation to take things on and thrive have been evident as a Body Shop franchise owner for nine years, a rental property owner, a successful realtor and within just a few years owner/broker of RE/MAX Home Advantage, western Canada's owner/broker of the year no less, and purchased the commercial building where her business resides in Castlegar. Sport was no different and at the age of 47 began training to compete as a Figure Athlete, achieving her goal of going to the Nationals at age 56! Lorene calls Castlegar home where she shares her life with her husband Kere of 33 years, once a school Principal and now her Operations Manager. She is the proud mother of two grown children Nikole and Mark and proud grandmother to Mercy, Amina and Harrison Fox. Her next goal? Cycle from Castlegar to Vancouver. Just another day and 700km cycle through the park! Show Notes [01:57] Patrick introduces his next guest live from TEDM HQ, Lorene MacGregor. [03:35] Patrick and Lorene get going and are ready to make a splash! [04:00] Lorene gets started with her elevator pitch and what she's up to in her life. [04:47] Castlegar, British Columbia is where Lorene calls home, so she fills us in on this beautiful little city. [05:56] A woman of many skills, Lorene talks a little bit about her turn as a franchisee of The Body Shop for 10 Christmases. [07:01] Lorene reflects on her Mom's desire to start a business and the fears which prevented her from starting. Ultimately Lorene feels she gleaned her own entrepreneurial essence from watching her Mom. [08:28] Lorene explains how she feels hunger was the great catalyst for her to achieve, get educated and stay motivated. Although she was never without three square meals a day, the fear and scarcity she felt from her parents drove her to think bigger. [10:58] In her early teens, Lorene's gut led her to really acknowledge there was more; and she was going to go after it herself. [12:04] As soon as she completed her high school education, she hit the ground running to Edmonton and the University of Alberta to achieve her Bachelor of Physical Education and Administration major. It was now her time. [13:22] Lorene remembers her first job, back in Castlegar, in the era of the Jane Fonda Workout craze. [14:12] Lorene describes her role as a Figure Athlete within the world of bodybuilding. Her curiosity back in University got her excited about her physicality and the way her body changed so she gravitated naturally toward body building which was reignited when she was 47. [18:04] Competing several times over the next nine years, Lorene achieved her goal of competing in the Nationals in August 2018 hitting the stage at her peak physical condition. [19:00] Discipline, training and fortitude is a common thread in Lorene's undertakings. She talks about her Body Shop franchise, how it played out and the opportunity it provided her and her team. [20:37] Lorene recounts the story of how she and her hu...
Bad Candy is not an indie death metal band. The Shed Dogs talk about that and what constitutes Good Candy as well. They also have a lot of fun responding to an excellent round of Listener Mail, taking equal parts praise and punishment along the way. In particular we hear from Larry of Grande Prairie and Rick of Castlegar for a proper recounting of the epic schoolyard fight discussed in Episode 26.Link: Pickleball gold medal match with audible player chat; how is it that the universe can expand faster than the speed of light?
Forests are a part of Canadian identity, and are the basis of an industry that supports thousands across the country (and has for centuries.) While forestry’s past played a significant role in the development of many rural places, major shifts, including some as a result of climate change, are shaping a future that might look quite different from what we’re used to. Join us for a discussion of the future of forestry. You’ll hear voices (and sounds) from the Harrop-Proctor Community Forest, Greg Lay, a life-long forester, Dr. Sarah Breen, a researcher at Selkirk College in Castlegar, BC, and Dr. Philomena of the University of the Highlands and Islands in Inverness.
More and more research is showing that the volume and diversity of bacteria in our guts can be one of the biggest determinates of our overall health, wellbeing, and ultimately, our happiness. Leeza Zerwick of Castlegar, BC, discovered one delicious way to help boost our good bacteria levels while at one-year old’s birthday party. Over the course of the following year she’s taken that initial inspiration from birthday to business. 6 weeks after he launch we got together to hear her story, and find out that she’s got big dreams. Discover a delicious and nutritious drink, watch it improve your own health, turn it into a DIY brewing kit product and retail health drink and sell out your inventory at launch while pursuing major potential, with an endless passion and drive to create Happy Guts the world over? You can do that here.
Stacked Films is the story of a couple of Kootenay Kids who grew up loving action adventure sports films. One (Steve Hall) left town to get into filmmaking. The other (Tyler Hadikan) got into the action as a semi-pro snowmobiler and ended up spending more time behind the lense than the handlebars. Fast forward a few years and they came back together in The Castlegar area, combined forces and launched Stacked Films. Their acceleration since from single hand held camera to 10’s of thousands of dollars in gear, rapidly growing big time clients, stature and experiences can only be described as a dream come true in just year one. Connect with an old friend, combine forces, launch a new film company and in less than a year have a long list of clients, shooting the very action sports films you loved as a kid, be in high demand for commercials and events and have your sights set on cashing a $10 million dollar cheque in four more years? You Can Do That Here!
As the 2015 winner of the BC Country Music Association/Music BC Artist Development Project, Lisa Nicole is poised to become the West Coast darling of the Canadian Country music scene with the release of her breakthrough EP Come Find Me. Hailing from the mountains and nature of small-town Castlegar, British Columbia, Lisa Nicole grew up hunting, fishing, camping and embracing country music. As her authentic Country upbringing was sprinkled with the sweet sounds of Shania Twain, Martina McBride, and the Dixie Chicks, she discovered her own love of singing at the age of 8. By 15, she was playing regular jam sessions at Kootenay-area bars, which required her to be escorted on and off stage due to her underage status. In 2013, she made a strong entrance into the Canadian Country music industry with her debut EP It Got Ugly. She promoted the release with a coast-to-coast radio tour, including a showcase at the 2013 Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Lisa Nicole’s hot streak has only continued with the release of her 2016 radio single Where Love Goes to Die and her sophomore EP Come Find Me produced by Tom McKillip and Carly McKillip. Inspired by her recent personal journeys, Come Find Me will be supported by a national tour that will invite fans new and old to discover the talents of this Canadian Country music artist.
CADORS - Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting System - Canada
Canadian Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting System, Pacific Region, Episode 4 - CYCG - Castlegar. 2014P1589 October 3rd, 2014 Selair Pilot's Association Beechcraft Travel Air C-FXFG and Carson Air Swearingen Metroliner C-GSKC potential conflict in the circuit. 2015P0638 May 1st, 2015 Cessna 180 departed after twilight. 2015P1646 August 22nd, 2015 Beechcraft Bonanza diversion for gear issue. Guest: Steve Morley, http://visions-fs.com/email steve@visions-fs.com. Music: "Contemplation" by JewelBeat You can contact the podcast at podcast@cadors.ca. Twitter: @cadorspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CADORS.ca iTunes subscription page.
Broadband, Fibre, High Speed Internet. Whatever you call it, it is to the present and future economy what roads, rail and power were to the industries of the past. In the past, the Kootenay region could not have flourished if they didn't have the roads to get the gold, silver and timber out. Just the same, the economies of today and tomorrow cannot flourish if we can't get data in and out of the region. Following the great recession it was Roosevelt who started the often imitated economic development stimulus of building roads and infrastructure required to get the economy moving. As recently as the great economic crash of 2008 onward we saw vast billions of dollars going into roads and bridges. Those in the know however understand that to stimulate the economy going forward that money could be better spent installing data highways of fibre optic networks throughout the region. Dan Salekin knows this better than most. He has been involved in greater than a dozen IT start-ups, including the raising of a billion dollars to build the first coast to coast fibre network. Moving back to his home of Castlegar he pushed the Columbia Basin Network to consider putting money into connecting the Basin with Fibre. Several years later that has begun happening and Dan's own company Columbia Networks is offering the service in his home region that he's been selling to big centers across western Canada for years. I sat down with Dan in his Castlegar office to hear his inspiring backstory and learn just how important broadband is to the region, and how to make it happen.
An exclusive behind-the-scenes investigative report taking an in-depth look into alleged local food fraud. With the rapid rise in interest among North Americans to support locally produced food and with the premium people are willing to pay for that food, it leaves open an attractive opportunity for food-based businesses to take advantage of this new and growing lucrative market, either honestly or not. In May 2010, Deconstructing Dinner received a tip from a farmer in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia who alleged that a local business who sells eggs to 18 retailers and restaurants and who was marketing their product as being predominantly from their own farm, was not true. According to the tip, the "farm" was not a farm at all, and housed no chickens on the property! The business has also been marketing their product as originating from neighbouring farms in the Creston Valley, however, Deconstructing Dinner received yet another and very strong tip, this one in July 2010, alleging that that too might also not be true. As luck would have it, the property on which the business operates was up for sale, and on August 23, 2010, Deconstructing Dinner's Jon Steinman scheduled an appointment! Guests/Voices Jeremy Lack, farmer/chairman, Mad Dog Farm / Kootenay Local Agricultural Society (Tarrys, BC) - Mad Dog Farm is a small farm of 28 acres in Tarrys, not far from the City of Castlegar. Run by Jeremy and Nette Lack, and aided by their daughters, two dogs and three cats, the Lacks have a passion for growing, local agriculture and preserving heritage varieties of vegetables and other food crops. The Kootenay Local Agricultural Society is non-profit organization dedicated to the production and promotion of local agriculture and products. They are the owner and certifier of the Kootenay Mountain Grown label. Heide Stang, co-owner, Eggs R Uz (Wynndel, BC) - Eggs R Uz has been operating for many years as a registered egg grading station and supplier of eggs to 18 businesses in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. Bonny Kavaloff, co-owner, Nature's Den (Rossland, BC) - Bonny and her husband Sid operate this small health store in Rossland, BC. Cindy King, warehouse manager, Kootenay Country Store Co-operative (Nelson, BC) - The Kootenay Co-op is the largest independent member-owned co-operative grocery store in Canada. In business for 35 years, the store prides itself on supporting local producers whenever possible. Matt Lowe, busted backyard chicken enthusiast (Nelson, BC) - In the summer of 2009, Matt Lowe began raising four chickens in his urban backyard. The City of Nelson does not permit such a practice, and in June of 2010, Matt's household received a visit from a Bylaw Enforcement Officer! Other voices of people wishing to remain anonymous...
Over the past month, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (the CFIA) has embarked on a concentrated effort in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, threatening area businesses with fines unless they remove their ungraded farm-fresh eggs from store shelves. Close to a dozen businesses that Deconstructing Dinner is aware of have received such a visit This episode hears from a number of those businesses including comments on the issue from the BC Egg Marketing Board, the CFIA and the regional health authority Interior Health. While the availability of eggs from local farms in the region has been significantly curtailed following this "crack" down on local eggs, the increasingly popular alternative to store-bought eggs (backyard eggs) is too being met with a crack down of its own. In December 2009, Nelson B.C. resident Monica Nissen was paid a visit by a local bylaw enforcement officer who demanded that Nissen remove her chickens from her backyard, or too face a fine and the possible confiscation of her birds. The City's bylaw enforcement officer was acting on two supposed complaints... and we say "supposed" because according to all of Nissen's immediate neighbours, none of them took issue with the chickens... leaving Nissen and Deconstructing Dinner wondering just what constitutes a valid complaint if it clearly didn't come from an immediate neighbour? We'll also be joined by Nelson city councillor Kim Charlesworth, who recounts the past year's efforts to revise the local bylaw that prohibits backyard chickens within city limits and we'll hear from Ian Fraser - a senior animal control officer for Victoria Animal Control Services - a city that does permit backyard chickens and hence, backyard eggs. Join us for this important broadcast as we explore what Kootenay businesses and residents are calling an afront to food sovereignty following these latest efforts by local and federal authorities who appear determined to ensure that the only eggs easily accessible to Canadians are the factory-farmed options. Guests/Voices Kevin Smith, farmer/baker, Old World Bakery (Balfour, BC) - The Old World Bakery produces a line of baked goods for their own retail customers and many local businesses. Kevin Smith and his wife Darla also farm in the community of Ainsworth. Bonny Kavalov, co-owner, Nature's Den (Rossland, BC) - Bonny and her husband Sid operate this small health store in Rossland, BC. Wayne Popoff, owner, Kootenay Liquidators (Castlegar, BC) - Wayne is a hobby farmer just outside of Castlegar and operates a store that sells feed products and farm-fresh eggs among other things. Amyn Alibhai, board member, BC Egg Marketing Board (Kamloops, BC) - Since its inception in 1967 as the first egg marketing board in Canada with quota, the British Columbia Egg Marketing Board (BCEMB) serves as a non-profit, producer organization financed solely by its Registered Producers through a levy system. The BCEMB is one of eleven provincial and territorial egg marketing boards that meet under the umbrella of the Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) to address industry issues of regional, national and international importance. Amyn owns Sunshine Eggs - a large producer of graded eggs. Deanna Zgrablic, food processing specialist inspector , Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) (Abbotsford, BC) - The CFIA is Canada's government agency which seeks to "safeguard food, animals and plants, which enhance the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy". Ron Popoff, environmental health team leader, Interior Health (Cranbrook, BC) - IH is one of five geographically-based health authorities created in 2001 by the Government of British Columbia. It is responsible for ensuring publicly funded health services are provided to the people of the Southern Interior. Monica Nissen, former backyard chickener (Nelson, BC) Kim Charlesworth, city councillor, City of Nelson (Nelson, BC) Ian Fraser, senior animal control officer, Victoria Animal Control Services (Victoria, BC)
On this episode, we continue where part II of the Genetically-Engineered (GE) Free Zones series left off with Saskatchewan farmer Percy Schmeiser, speaking in Castlegar, B.C. on July 10, 2008. Percy helped launch the GE-Free Kootenays campaign. Also at the event was GE-Free Kootenays' Andy Morel who described the steps that the campaign would take in the coming months. Fast-forward to October 20, when campaign spokesperson Kim Charlesworth requested from the cities of of Nelson and Castlegar that both councils adopt a GE-Free resolution and become a GE-Free zone. Deconstructing Dinner recorded the presentations. Also on this episode - an exclusive interview with Percy Schmeiser and his wife Louise. Host Jon Steinman spoke with the Schmeisers about the couple's well-being throughout the heavy-handed intimidation exerted by Monsanto during their legal battle between 1998-2004. Percy also shared his thoughts about the GE-Free campaign. Guests/Voices Percy & Louise Schmeiser, Farmer, www.percyschmeiser.com (Bruno, SK) Schmeiser is a 77-year old farmer who, along with his wife Louise, have received global recognition for their passion and devotion to standing up for the rights of farmers. In December 2007, the Schmeisers were awarded the Right Livelihood Award (also known as the "Alternative Nobel"). "I have always campaigned on the right of a farmer to save and re-use his own seed. This is what I have been doing for the last 50 years. I will continue to support any efforts to strengthen the rights of a farmer to save and re-use his own seed." Andy Morel, Spokesperson, GE-Free Kootenays (Rossland, BC) - Andy is on the steering committee of GE-Free Kootenays. He recently ran as the Green Party candidate for BC Southern Interior in the 2008 federal election. Kim Charlesworth, Spokesperson, GE-Free Kootenays (Nelson, BC) - Kim is on the steering committee of GE-Free Kootenays. She is currently running for city council in the City of Nelson.
In January 2008, Deconstructing Dinner launched the first in a series of episodes that began tracking the evolution of a campaign that is working towards creating a region that declares itself free of genetically-engineered plants and trees. The first region in North America to become a GE-Free Zone was Mendocino County, California, back in 2004. Soon after, Powell River, British Columbia, became Canada's first. The Southern Gulf Islands of B.C. have also declared themselves a GE-Free zone, and since November 2007, a group in the interior of the province has been working towards becoming the third such region in the country. As Deconstructing Dinner has long covered the topic of genetically-modified organisms (G.M.Os) or genetically-engineered (G.E.) foods, Host Jon Steinman has lent his knowledge and experience to the campaign. Since November 2007, Jon has compiled many audio recordings of the campaign with the hope that other regions and municipalities throughout North America can use these recordings as a resource and tool if they too are wishing to create GE-Free regions. This series will hear from campaigners and politicians from Mendocino County and Powell River in order to learn how their GE-Free zones are holding up. We'll also explore recordings from the October 20th presentations to the Cities of Castlegar and Nelson, British Columbia, both of whom are, as this broadcast goes to air, contemplating the passing of a GE-Free resolution. On this episode, we listen in on the July 10, 2008, official campaign launch of the GE-Free Kootenays campaign. Featured at the event was the most vocal and well-known critic of genetically-engineered foods, Saskatchewan farmer Percy Schmeiser. This broadcast will extend into next week's show when we will hear the continuation of Percy's speech alongside a short presentation by GE-Free Kootenays spokesperson, Andy Morel. You can also expect an exclusive interview with Percy and his wife Louise. Voices Percy Schmeiser, Farmer, www.percyschmeiser.com (Bruno, SK) Schmeiser is a 77-year old farmer who, along with his wife Louise, have received global recognition for their passion and devotion to standing up for the rights of farmers. In December 2007, the Schmeisers were awarded the Right Livelihood Award (also known as the "Alternative Nobel"). "I have always campaigned on the right of a farmer to save and re-use his own seed. This is what I have been doing for the last 50 years. I will continue to support any efforts to strengthen the rights of a farmer to save and re-use his own seed." Corky Evans, MLA Nelson-Creston, "New Democratic Party of British Columbia" (Winlaw, BC) - Corky Evans was elected as the MLA for Nelson Creston in 1991, and was re-elected in 1996. He was once again elected to represent his constituents on May 17, 2005. Corky has ten years experience as an MLA, during which time he served in many cabinet portfolios, including Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries. He most recently served as Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Lands.
Even before arriving in Lethbridge Gordon Campbell was an established Adult Educator, first in Regina and later as President of the College in Castlegar. Within his first year in Lethbridge, he was already pondering a possible gathering of citizens that would make a difference in the community. In typical Gordonesque manner, no sooner had the idea gelled, he had it up and running, albeit with a little help from his friends. Some of those friends from the early days of SACPA will speak at this special session. SACPA was Gordon's conception. Forty years later it is alive and well and still carrying out its original mission - providing citizens an opportunity to engage in the democratic process. This past winter, Gordon retired from the SACPA Board after a lifetime of continuous service and passionate commitment to the cause of public debate. Insiders know he has given countless hours to ensuring that, over the years, speakers at SACPA Thursday sessions were noted names from across the country and beyond. The people of Lethbridge are indebted to Gordon for this service. As for SACPA, it will always hold on to a piece of his heart. Speakers: Van Christou and Leonard Haney Van Christou is a founder member of SACPA. He is also a founder member of the Board of Governors at the University of Lethbridge and served as its Chancellor from 1975-79. Van and his late wife, Helen, started and have been instrumental in the development of U of L's World-renowned art collection. Leonard Haney is another founder member of SACPA. A highly respected member of the agricultural community, Len has served on school boards, the U of L Board of Governors and Senate and on a Royal Commission on Education. Len is a recipient of the Order of Canada. Moderator: Terry Shillington Date: Thursday, June 5, 2008 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Country Kitchen Catering (lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. Cost: $10.00 (includes roast beef lunch and anniversary cake)
Even before arriving in Lethbridge Gordon Campbell was an established Adult Educator, first in Regina and later as President of the College in Castlegar. Within his first year in Lethbridge, he was already pondering a possible gathering of citizens that would make a difference in the community. In typical Gordonesque manner, no sooner had the idea gelled, he had it up and running, albeit with a little help from his friends. Some of those friends from the early days of SACPA will speak at this special session. SACPA was Gordon's conception. Forty years later it is alive and well and still carrying out its original mission - providing citizens an opportunity to engage in the democratic process. This past winter, Gordon retired from the SACPA Board after a lifetime of continuous service and passionate commitment to the cause of public debate. Insiders know he has given countless hours to ensuring that, over the years, speakers at SACPA Thursday sessions were noted names from across the country and beyond. The people of Lethbridge are indebted to Gordon for this service. As for SACPA, it will always hold on to a piece of his heart. Speakers: Van Christou and Leonard Haney Van Christou is a founder member of SACPA. He is also a founder member of the Board of Governors at the University of Lethbridge and served as its Chancellor from 1975-79. Van and his late wife, Helen, started and have been instrumental in the development of U of L's World-renowned art collection. Leonard Haney is another founder member of SACPA. A highly respected member of the agricultural community, Len has served on school boards, the U of L Board of Governors and Senate and on a Royal Commission on Education. Len is a recipient of the Order of Canada. Moderator: Terry Shillington Date: Thursday, June 5, 2008 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Country Kitchen Catering (lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. Cost: $10.00 (includes roast beef lunch and anniversary cake)
It is an honour to coincidentally feature two of Canada’s finest on this broadcast. Both are recipients of The Right Livelihood Award (the “Alternative Nobel”). Water, The Blood of the Earth Water has long been taken for granted throughout the Global North. We use it in seemingly ever-increasing ways without thinking much about where it comes from, where it goes, and how much water was used to produce the many products/services we use daily. The food system is just one of these significant users of water, and the current state of water around the world is of significant concern. The Council of Canadians’ National Chairperson, Maude Barlow, believes water is the greatest ecological and human rights crisis of our time. In March 2008, Deconstructing Dinner recorded her speak in Castlegar, British Columbia. This segment will mark the beginning of a more concentrated focus on water issues on shows to come. Monsanto Pays Percy Schmeiser Saskatchewan Farmer, Percy Schmeiser, spent between 1998 and 2004 standing up to one of the most influential agricultural companies in the world – Monsanto. While it was Monsanto that took Schmesier to court on that occasion, the roles were reversed on Wednesday March 19, 2008, when Monsanto found itself being taken to court by Schmeiser. It was the first case between Monsanto and Schmeiser that led to the 2004 Supreme Court of Canada Decision that ruled in favour of Monsanto. While the decision assured that regardless of contamination, a farmer cannot grow patented seeds, Schmeiser recognized that if the company is indeed the owner of the plant, then they should be liable for the damages that their property causes others. There is yet no legal precedent in Canada that has determined who maintains the liability for damages caused by patented plants. Monsanto does however accept moral responsiblity for what are known as “volunteers” (unwanted plants appearing on farmers fields). The company employs a program that offers to remove volunteer plants from farmers fields. In October 2005, Schmeiser’s farm was visited yet again by Monsanto, and again, in the form of their RoundUp Ready Canola. Schmeiser took advantage of the company’s removal program, but discovered that they would only remove the plants if he signed a release form that contained a confidentiality clause, which he disapproved of. What followed led to an out of court settlement on March 19, 2008, and Monsanto paid Schmeiser the $660 it cost him to have the plants removed. Tune in to this broadcast to hear an exclusive interview with Percy by CFCR’s Don Kossick (Making the Links Radio) – the only media standing outside the courthouse on that momentous day. Also learn of the interesting dialogue between Host Jon Steinman and Monsanto’s Public Affairs Director, Trish Jordan. Guests/Voices Percy Schmeiser, Farmer, www.percyschmeiser.com (Bruno, SK) Schmeiser is a 77-year old farmer who, along with his wife Louise, have received global recognition for their passion and devotion to standing up for the rights of farmers. In December 2007, the Schmeisers were awarded the Right Livelihood Award (also known as the “Alternative Nobel”). “I have always campaigned on the right of a farmer to save and re-use his own seed. This is what I have been doing for the last 50 years. I will continue to support any efforts to strengthen the rights of a farmer to save and re-use his own seed.” Maude Barlow, National Chairperson, Council of Canadians (Ottawa, ON) – The Council of Canadians is Canada’s largest public advocacy organization. Barlow is also the co-founder of the Blue Planet Project, which is working internationally for the right to water. She serves on the boards of the International Forum on Globalization and Food and Water Watch, as well as being a Councillor with the Hamburg-based World Future Council. Maude is the recipient of six honorary doctorates, the 2005/2006 Lannan Cultural Freedom Fellowship Award, and the 2005 Right Livelihood Award (known as the “Alternative Nobel”) for her global water justice work. She is also the best-selling author or co-author of sixteen books, including Blue Gold: The Fight to Stop Corporate Theft of the World’s Water and the recently released Blue Covenant: The Global Water Crisis and the Coming Battle for the Right to Water.
Fermenting RevolutionHow many people out there would love to hear that drinking beer could save the world. One might ask, to save the world from what, and author Christopher O'Brien would suggest from climate change, from pollution, from corporate control of our lives, from declining levels of happiness, from increasing levels of stress, from gender inequality, and from communities that have lost their sense of community. Fermenting Revolution" is the title of the book released just last year by British Columbia's New Society Publishers. As we often critically examine individual foods or agricultural commodities here on Deconstructing Dinner, beer is of course no different from any other food. It's principle ingredients consist of water, barley (or another grain), hops and yeast, all of which are extracted and produced in ways that can either respect or disrespect the earth. We learn of beer and its role in leading a revolution in small breweries around the world. Soil Matters CSA I One of the greatest threats facing farmers today and hence facing our own food supply is the financial rewards found in the field of farming, rewards that are seemingly more often then not, in the negative digits. Many argue that food and agriculture should be removed from global trade regimes. One of the reasons for such an idea comes from a belief that farmers themselves should not have to bear the financial risks associated with such a volatile industry, and all people should equally share such risks as food is a need and not a desire. One alternative to the dominant food system is the model of Community Supported Agriculture, whereby a set number of people within a city or town become a member of a farm, and in doing so pay the farmers at the beginning of the season when farmers need the money most. Members who join are then guaranteed what is most often a weekly box of fresh produce. As many farmers know all too well how easily an entire crop can be lost due to weather, pests or unforeseen circumstances, members of a CSA share this risk with the farmer and on the other side can also share in the abundance. Just outside of Nelson, British Columbia, two intrepid farmers who only began farming a few years ago, have launched a CSA this year. Host Jon Steinman chose to become a member and document the process of creating a CSA and the potential for such a model to reconnect people with their food and provide farmers with a more secure source of income. This marks the first of a periodic series that will document the creation and evolution of a CSA. Guests Christopher O'Brien - Author, Fermenting Revolution (Washintgon D.C.) - When not writing books, Author Christopher O'Brien works at the Center for a New American Dream as Director of the Responsible Purchasing Network. There he helps institutions of all kinds, identify and purchase products that are more socially and environmentally responsible. Chris is also part-owner of the Seven Bridges Co-operative - which is an exclusive supplier of organic-only beer making supplies. Craig Smith and Laura Sacks - Farmers, Soil Matters (Castlegar, BC) - Located between Nelson and Castlegar, British Columbia, Soil Matters is a certified organic farm. They maintain 7-8000 sq. feet of greenhouse space, and a few outdoor plots which between all of this space allows for growing between early spring and late fall. This year Soil Matters launched a Community Supported Agriculture program that currently maintains 17 member shares.