Podcasts about English Bay

Legislation allowing international professionals to practice in B.C in-effect today GUEST: Barj Dhahan,Co-founder and director of the Canada India Education Society Explore farmers' markets all over B.C with the Tasting Passport App! GUEST: Melissa Maltais, Membership & Programs Manager at the BCAFM (BC Association of Farmers' Markets) No-fun-couver - VPD under fire for ordering sunset watchers off English Bay GUEST: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Fix your own iPhone! Apple's self-service repair program is on the way GUEST: Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Supreme Court threatens Trump election case with immunity ruling GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent First Nations call out B.C government for stalling on gondola project GUEST: Chief Darwin Douglas,Chief of the Cheam First Nation The CEBL season expands to 24 seasons GUEST: Dylan Kular, President of the Vancouver Bandits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver police are being criticized for enforcing liquor laws by clearing English Bay beach at sunset. Guest: Tom Digby - Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do former presidents have immunity? The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Trump's case! Vancouver police are being criticized for enforcing liquor laws by clearing English Bay beach at sunset.  Will WestJet passengers get compensation for their cancelled flights? A travel insurance expert weighs in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode I speak with Diane Bertrand from a company called English Bay. I wasn't familiar with English Bay, and that's because they produce foods for other companies. They do, however maintain a gluten free food manufacturing facility and when the owners of Kinnikinnick were looking for a good time to retire, after all the difficulties of running a specialized food business during the pandemic, English Bay seemed like the perfect fit. Diane fills us in on the plans for Kinnikinnick going forward, and it's comforting to know that not only will things ramp up to get more product into stores, but the products themselves will stay the same including the “free from” identification. Diane and the team from Kinnikinnick have lots of work to do, but it's something they have the resources and excitement for. You can find out more on the website – https://www.kinnikinnick.com/ research in the Store Finder - https://www.kinnikinnick.com/store-finder follow the blog at – https://www.kinnikinnick.com/blog check out the Frequently Asked Questions – https://www.kinnikinnick.com/faq-s follow them on Facebook at – https://www.facebook.com/KinnikinnickGF/ and Instagram at –https://www.instagram.com/kinnikinnickgf/ Sue's Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com Celiac Kid Stuff – https://www.celiackidstuff.com Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

On this episode I speak with Diane Bertrand from a company called English Bay. I wasn't familiar with English Bay, and that's because they produce foods for other companies. They do, however maintain a gluten free food manufacturing facility and when the owners of Kinnikinnick were looking for a good time to retire, after all the difficulties of running a specialized food business during the pandemic, English Bay seemed like the perfect fit. Diane fills us in on the plans for Kinnikinnick going forward, and it's comforting to know that not only will things ramp up to get more product into stores, but the products themselves will stay the same including the “free from” identification. Diane and the team from Kinnikinnick have lots of work to do, but it's something they have the resources and excitement for. You can find out more on the website – https://www.kinnikinnick.com/ research in the Store Finder - https://www.kinnikinnick.com/store-finder follow the blog at – https://www.kinnikinnick.com/blog check out the Frequently Asked Questions – https://www.kinnikinnick.com/faq-s follow them on Facebook at – https://www.facebook.com/KinnikinnickGF/ and Instagram at –https://www.instagram.com/kinnikinnickgf/ Sue's Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com Celiac Kid Stuff – https://www.celiackidstuff.com Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

Guest host Bruce Claggett talks to: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show contributor Douglas Justice, Associate Director, UBC Botanical Garden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan. 5, 2024: Guest host Bruce Claggett in for Jas Johal B.C. inmates transported to Abbotsford hospital after multiple stabbings at different prisons Guest: John Randle, President of Union of Correctional Officers Canada's B.C. Expert doubts body-worn cameras will increase Vancouver police accountability Guest: Tom Stamatakis, President at Canadian Police Association Musk's X.com delivering a worse experience for many Canadians Guest: Mario Canseco, President, Research Co CES preview  Guest: Andy Baryer, Tech & Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Smackdown Guest: Steven Chang, CKNW producer Daffodils blooming near English Bay in January?!  Guests: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show contributor Douglas Justice, Associate Director, UBC Botanical Garden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since its establishment in 1888, the Vancouver Park Board has remained a subject of ongoing discussion and discord within the city. Its contributions include shaping iconic landmarks such as VanDusen Botanical Garden and English Bay. Over time, the board's influence has extended to various parks and recreational activities, contributing significantly to the city's infrastructure and leisure spaces. Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Who killed Iaon Culianu? Ioan Culianu, a distinguished historian of religion and culture, and Mircea Eliade, a revered figure in religious studies renowned for his contributions to understanding religion and myth across cultures, shared an intertwined connection marked by mentorship and controversy. Guest: Dr. Bruce Lincoln, Author of “Secrets, Lies, and Consequences,” and Professor Emeritus of Religious History at the University of Chicago's Divinity School Seg 2: View From Victoria: Usually governments grow bigger not smaller, but Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim wants to reduce his government by removing the elected park board. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Inside the mind of the former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to crash a flight Joseph Emerson, the off-duty Alaska Airline pilot who tried to cut the engines of a flight in October, has been charged with 83 counts of reckless endangerment and one count of endangering an aircraft. But, he was deterred from seeking counseling for his depression, trauma, and self-medicating tendencies in fear he would be grounded from flying. Guest: Mike Baker, Seattle Bureau Chief for The New York Times Seg 4: Should we care about Taylor Swift being TIME's Person of the Year? TIME Magazine has honoured Taylor Swift as its 2023 Person of the Year, recognizing her widespread influence and cultural significance. Guest: Dr. Norma Coates, Associate Professor at the Don Wright Faculty of Music and the Faculty of Information and Media Studies at Western University Seg 5: Why does a former Park Board member support its dissolution? The mayor of Vancouver has initiated a council motion to request changes to the Vancouver Charter, seeking the elimination of the requirement for an elected park board. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Seg 6: How BC's long-term care system is failing families Our guest's mother was showing signs of dementia for years. Despite evident signs of the condition, obtaining an official diagnosis seemed like an insurmountable task. The hospitals said they couldn't provide a diagnosis, so they redirected Dan to make an appointment with his family doctor instead. Guest: Dan Cripps, Vancouverite Caring for his Mother with Dementia Seg 7: Why is Mayor Ken Sim dismantling Vancouver's Park Board? Since its establishment in 1888, the Vancouver Park Board has remained a subject of ongoing discussion and discord within the city. Its contributions include shaping iconic landmarks such as VanDusen Botanical Garden and English Bay. Over time, the board's influence has extended to various parks and recreational activities, contributing significantly to the city's infrastructure and leisure spaces. Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nanaimo is looking to regulate the use of hard drugs in public. Breaking down the looming Westjet strike, PLUS other travel news updates with Claire Newell! Unsolicited photos are being taken at Wreck Beach. PLUS Jill speaks with Const. Tania Visintin on a sex assault investigation at English Bay.

00:00 - Donald Trump is expected to make a special announcement. What can we expect him to announce? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. 08:17 - The federal and provincial governments appear deadlocked in their negotiations on the future of health care in Canada Guest: Adrian Dix, Health Minister. 17:57 - For the first time in three years, Vancouverites will gather at English Bay for a frigid dip in the ocean on New Year's Day Guest: Lisa Pantages, Vancouver Polar Bear Swim President 22:42 - Metal prices may be down this year, but police and ICBC say they're dealing with more catalytic converter thefts than ever. Guest: Dov Dimant, co-owner of Capital Salvage in Vancouver. 32:22 - UBC's Life Sciences department has announced an exciting discovery as researchers said they've identified a compound that shows early promise in halting infections from a range of coronaviruses. Guest: Dr. Tirosh Shapira, postdoctoral fellow at UBC's faculty of medicine and the study's first author.

For the first time in three years, Vancouverites will gather at English Bay for a frigid dip in the ocean on New Year's Day Guest: Lisa Pantages, Vancouver Polar Bear Swim President

Have you wondered what “ortolan” might be? Have you ever been dissatisfied with the air conditioning in your discount hotel or motel? Perhaps you've been looking for a solid gold business investment opportunity and just haven't landed on the right thing yet. Maybe, even, you want to wear your own dog's fur. Regardless, do we have an episode for you! All those topics and many, many more besides are waiting to march happily from the Shed to your head, right here, right now. We know you'll be all happily satisfied after another tasty mental meal, so pull up a chair, grab a napkin, and tuck right in.Links: Shed Dogs; free senior tuition at UBC; ferry fare is free for BC seniors (follow the link then scroll down to BC Seniors—includes walk-ons, drivers, and passengers); the Pacific Buffet; the English Bay barge has its own website; dog fur sweaters; the funfair RJ was describing was the Fête des Tuileries; les gaufres are not rodents; baguette regulations; Parisian restrooms; motel AC units; our tech staff recommends iOS 16 for compatible iPhones.

"We've always looked at the Americans and thought thank god we're not like them," says former Attorney General Wally Oppal on violent crime in Vancouver   Wally Oppal, Former Attorney General and Lawyer for Boughton Law Corporation says Vancouver needs to get tougher on crime and deal with mental health challenges after a weekend machete attack on a busy downtown street. Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart speaks out on violent crime after weekend machete attack on busy downtown street  Kennedy Stewart, Mayor of Vancouver discusses violent crime within the city of Vancouver, what needs to be done to solve the issue and where he thinks the mayors powers are lacking. Thoughts on Mayor Kennedy Stewart's comments on Vancouver's safety and reputation Ken Sim, Mayoral candidate for ABC Vancouver hits back at Mayor Kennedy Stewart on safety throughout the city of Vancouver - after this weekend's machete attack on the Granville strip Dismantling of the English Bay Barge continues; how will the public remember The Large Barge in Charge?  Jawn Jang, Contributor for the Jas Johal Show provides an update on the dismantling of the English Bay Barge

 Jawn Jang, Contributor for the Jas Johal Show provides an update on the dismantling of the English Bay Barge

On The Wrap this week Leah Holiove - TV Reporter and radio host  Sarah Daniels - Real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster   Topics:  Is Elon Musk wrong or right to demand employees return to work? Is the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp trial a setback for all women?  Has the English Bay Barge overstayed its' welcome? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show: Random attacks continue to plague the city of Vancouver. Terrace, BC prepares for possible flooding. Delta City Councillor Lois Jackson stepping down after 5 decades of public service. No fines for English Bay barge owner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Smith, editor of the Georgia Straight

Sexy Slow Jams: The English Bay Barge Vs. Kitchen Utensils #DockPic, a Wolverine Christmas, the “Gretzky” at Timmy's is trending on TikTok...but we did it first, don't PANIC! (we're panicking) there's a McDonald's shortage, Battle Of The Burbs, did Producer Jordan accidentally reveal his password on the air, we have a Fresh Prince sing-a-long, packages are getting cancelled, WHATCHAMACALLIT and more...

Did Mckenna Grace from Ghostbusters: Afterlife accidentally confirm a sequel to us, how do we REALLY feel about proposals at Christmas, what do you miss most about your pre-parent life, Battle Of The Burbs, Adele's reunion with an old teacher was sweet...but could've been hella awkward, the barge is still on the English Bay beach, Sonia's daughter loves the Grinch and more...

Kevin and Sonia play "Did The Ghostbuster Fanboy Cry", everything we know about the Harry Potter 20th anniversary reunion so far, while the highways are closed...this is what it's like to drive through the U.S to get from Vancouver to Kelowna, the loose barge in English Bay has it's own social account now, stories of hope from listeners dealing with the floods, Battle Of The Burbs and more...

Welcome back! We can't believe we've made it to episode 20!! This week we dive (& we literally mean dive) into the poo-filled swamp that is English Bay and the stress and magic of career aptitude tests. Also, we would personally like to welcome the newly recognized ocean! You go girl! LOVE YA find us on Instagram @areufinepod

Image above taken from Global News's article https://globalnews.ca/news/7769432/english-beach-party-sunday-night-covid/ So what topped the news this past week that is worthy of Jonathan offering his Christian opinion? Contrary to the picture above, it's not about the "irresponsible" crowds at English Bay who threw their beer bottles at police officers. Nope. Rather, it's these recurring events that spawned a podcast found in the link below that asked a poignant question (or questions.) Here's an interesting quote from the podcast (link found here: https://thebigstorypodcast.ca/2021/05/12/why-public-health-communications-are-an-utter-disaster/ "Why can't politicians and doctors give us hope, or at least a few carrots mixed in with the constant sticks? Do they not trust us with optimism? Worry we'll start breaking the rules early? Or is treating Canadians like obedient robots doing more harm than good?" - Jordan Heath Rawling Entrusting the public with optimism. Can we be entrusted with optimism in light of the recurring events such as the crowds at English Bay? And what's a Christian opinion on this? Join Jonathan this Wednesday LIVE for another IMCO. Did you enjoy our production? Visit us at www.companyofdisciples.com to learn more about what we do for business professionals.

Chapter 1: Cities across Canada, including Vancouver, saw competing demonstrations over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict this weekend.  Guest: Redmond Shannon, Global News Europe Correspondent. Chapter 2: It’s hard enough right now for a lot of businesses to find employees. Down in the States companies are offering signing bonuses and free cases of beer to take on jobs. Could that situation be about to get even worse?  Guest: Laura Williams, Managing Partner of Williams HR Law. Chapter 3: The widow of a murdered Surrey hockey dad is seeking a referendum on the policing transition in Surrey. Guest: Darlene Bennett, widow of shooting victim Paul Bennett. Chapter 4: The 2021 virtual Canada-Wide Science Fair officially opens! Guest: Reni Barlow, the executive director from Youth Science Canada Guest: Catherine Diyakonov, Grade 11 student from Vancouver Chapter 5: What do the new generation of employees want out of their job?  Better pay, Better perks?  It might be a lot simpler than that. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Chapter 6: Vancouver’s mayor has apologized to a retired B.C. Supreme Court judge who was detained and handcuffed by police in English Bay on Friday.  Selwyn Romilly, the first Black judge elevated to B.C.’s superior court, was held by police who were searching for an assault suspect they said matched his description. Guest: Pete Fry, Vancouver City Councillor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top stories today: COVID-19 in BC There was a 2 PM presser today, detailing some new tidbits around the AstraZeneca vaccine. We give you the most important bits of that presser. People partying en masse You may have seen the video circulating on social media, of large numbers of people in close quarters partying on the beach. Should the cops have been there?  Federal Budget Budgets aren't necessarily fun to talk about. But, there is a lot of money being allocated to groups in need.  Much more in the full episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Roadside audits to be introduced in B.C. That's right, if you're travelling out of your health authority, you could be fined.  Chapter 2 NXIVM. What was it, and what happened?  Those letters may ring a bell. NXIVM was a dangerous sex-cult disguising itself as something completely different. We talk to investigative reporter Sarah Berman.  Chapter 3 Mayor of Vancouver responds to beach parties What does Kennedy Stewart think of the people partying irresponsibly this weekend? Well, he lets us know. Chapter 4 AZ Vaccine age recommendation being lowered We learned a little while ago in regards to AstraZeneca, that the short term benefits far outweigh the potential risks. Alan Glasser joins us about lowering of the age of entry for the AZ shot.   Chapter 5 Mayor of Ucluelet raising concerns  New restrictions when it comes to travel within the Province might quell the concerns from the Mayor of Ucluelet. We chat with Mayco Noel. Chapter 6 Budget 2021, what are the takeaways? A lot more money is being thrown at Canadians in a variety of sectors/situations.  We unpack it with managing editor of Blacklocks Reporter, Tom Korski.  Chapter 7 Gang war continues to be prevalent throughout the Province We chat with retired VPD officer, Doug Spencer.  Chapter 8 It's bicycle day, but that's not what you think it means _____________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!

Chapter 1: The Opioid Epidemic. Is there a role for workplaces to help in preventing more opioid related deaths? Guest: Jonathan Chapnick, of Portage Legal Services, is an expert on workplace law and policy. Guest: Elliot Stone, CEO and co-founder ALAViDA, Vancouver Chapter 2: Packed crowds, no social distancing, barely anyone with masks on, and even hugging. This was the sight at English Bay, as many people gathered at the beach due to the warmer weather. The problem? We are still in the middle of a third wave. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor. Chapter 3: There is a new pasta in town.  What?  That’s right, a podcaster has created a brand new pasta shape and it might just take the noodle world by storm! Guest: Dan Pashman, Sporkful Creator Chapter 4: British Columbians will hear directly from former cabinet ministers for the first time this week, as B.C.’s inquiry into money laundering enters a new phase. Guest: John Hua, Global BC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an episode to WATCH on our YouTube channel as well, as we get Jewcy with TIGHT and BRIGHT entertainer, Spandy Andy! Spandy has spent a decade dancing in the streets and performing at festivals in colourful spandex around the world to spread joy and inclusivity… for a living! If you're familiar with Vancouver, BC's English Bay, you may have seen him rock it out with his spandex out and oversized boombox. making crowds smile and laugh. We chat about his journey, our common Jew-ish-ness, his inspirational brother, Josh Rimer (Mr. Gay Canada 2019), his experience on So You Think You Can Dance Canada, where he's aspiring to go in the future… and much more! Website:Instagram: @spanyandyFacebook: @spandyandyfanpageCLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON GETTING JEWCY'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Alan Regan got kicked out of English Bay at 10:01, a minute after the park closes. Is this unfair? The team discusses.

My interview with Tyler Payne, the Officer In Charge of the Canadian Coast Guard Station Kitsilano. Tyler tells me about the history of the Kitsilano station and the role this station plays in maintaining safety in the waters in and around False Creek, English Bay, and beyond.

Chapter 1: A reduction in marine traffic due to COVID-19 has given researchers a unique opportunity to observe marine wildlife.  Dr. Richard Dewey is the associate director of science at Ocean Networks Canada, and he joins us to talk about what they've seen.  Guest: Dr. Richard Dewey, Associate Director of Science at Ocean Networks Canada. Chapter 2: It's the resurgence we keep being warned about here in BC, several US states are now taking measures to curb a spike in cases of COVID-19 that resulted from premature reopening.  We're joined by Global News Washington Correspondent Reggie Cecchini for more on what's happening south of the border.  Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Chapter 3: Two seniors are about to lose their homes in the West End as the deadline for their eviction approaches.  Berkeley Tower is the green residential building that overlooks English Bay, and the owners have been pushing out residents so they can renovate the aging structure.  Guest: Sue Robinet, Vancouver Tenants Union advocate. Chapter 4: A region of Calgary is under watch after an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19.  We're joined by Matthew Conrod with Global News Calgary for more Chapter 5: Public swimming pools in Surrey are open again!  A huge relief for residents of Surrey looking for recreation options. A number of public swimming pools reopened this weekend, and we're joined by community and recreation services manager Jeff Holland for more on where you can go to beat the heat!  Splash pads in Vancouver are also open! Guest: Jeff Holland, Community & Recreation Services Manager. Chapter 6: We still don't know when we'll be able to travel to the US, or even take a vacation in another province, but there's plenty of options for BC residents this summer right here at home. We're joined by Maya Lange with Destination BC for more on the opportunities for vacation in our own backyard.   Guest: Maya Lange, VP of Global Marketing for Destination BC. Chapter 7: The province had a mammoth task to accomplish when elective surgeries resumed, with tens of thousands of patients waiting for procedures that were postponed because of the pandemic.  Well that's required a lot of hospital and healthcare providers to find creative solutions to streamline the process. We're joined by the patient care manager at Mount St Joseph Hospital Kirsty Carpenter to talk about how an idea she had is changing the way they provide care.  Coping with the demands of the pandemic has required innovation, and St Josephs is now using nerve blocks for breast surgery that allow patients to return home and recover more quickly. Guest: Kirsty Carpenter, Patient Care Manager, Mount St Joseph Hospital. Chapter 8: A new poll suggests that most Canadians support the PM's refusal to swap Huawei executive for imprisoned Canadians. Guest: Shachi Kurl, Angus Reid Institute Executive Director.

Chapter 1 - There were negotiations all weekend long about the house sitting and wether it should be a virtual sitting. Guest: David Akin, Global News chief political correspondent. Chapter 2 - One of the largest mass killings in Canadian history took place in the small community of Portapique over the weekend.  We get the latest details out of Eastern Canada.  Guest: Sarah Ritchie, Global News Anchor and Reporter in Halifax. Guest: Nicole Munro, Chronicle Herald Journalist Chapter 3 - Today would have been the 4/20 protest rally that takes place at English Bay, but due to the COVID-19 measures the event was cancelled.  How many events might be cancelled this year and what can be done? Guest: Laura Ballance, Media Relations with PNE Chapter 4 - Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth announced on Sunday that the province will be cracking down on those who resell medical supplies with the intent to price gouge the consumer. Chapter 5 - Unifor confirmed what spokesperson Gavin McGarrigle told us warned us about on the show on Friday, the transit agency is looking at layoffs of up to 70%.  Guest: Gavin McGarrigle, Western Regional Director of Unifor Chapter 6: Homeless activists arrested after occupying Vancouver elementary school over COVID-19. Guest: Isabel Krupp, Alliance Against Displacement.

This flash briefing is all about West Seattle in Washington (WA) State. For more info, visit: http://www.Sea-Town.com/welcome-to-west-seattle To enable on your Amazon Echo device say "Alexa, enable West Seattle Daily" or click here - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082NR5KM4, login to your Amazon account & click the "Enable" button. ---- Good Day WS! Thanks for joining us for West Seattle Daily, Episode #013, brought to you by Sea-Town Real Estate. I'm your host, Christian Harris. Polar Bear Plunges - Have you ever participated? I saw on social media that the tradition of West Seattle's Polar Bear Swim happened again this year. Not sure how many participants they had this year but in previous years it was up to 700 to take a fridge dip in the Puget Sound on New Years Day. Thinking about this event, I started wonder... where did this idea come from? and so I did some research Polar Bear Swims have been practiced for well over a hundred years in different countries. The first recorded Polar Bear Swim took place in Boston 1904. In many Canadian communities, plunging into icy water for a swim is a New Year’s Day tradition. Vancouver’s annual Polar Bear Swim Club has been active since 1920 and usually has 1,000 to 2,000 registered participants every New Year’s Day, with a record 2,128 registrants taking part in the Polar Bear Swim in English Bay in 2000. New Year’s Day is thought to be the best day for this kind of swim, because as many participants have noted, after you’ve done that, no challenge the New Year could bring could possible phase you. However, some swimming clubs organize regular winter sessions. If you missed the New Years day Alki Polar Bear Plunge this year, you'll have another chance on February 22 at the "Seattle Polar Plunge" on Alki Beach, in conjunction with the Alki Winter Beer Festival and Special Olympics WA, to raise money to support Special Olympics athletes. Their goal is to raise $20,000 and have some fun while doing it. I leave the link below - https://impact.sowa.org/event/2020-seattle-polar-plunge/e255638 Seattle Polar Bear Plunge has been happening since 1993 but isn't the only one that helps raise proceeds for the Special Olympics. Plungapalooza in Maryland, is the largest polar bear plunge in the United States, held annually at Sandy Point State Park. Each year they have thousands of participants and raise several million dollars each year. If you want to freeze your ars off, consume some good good beer & food truck grub, all for a good cause, "take the plunge" and sign up for the 2020 Seattle Polar Plunge on Alki.

Today I had the great chance to meet up with some good old 'virtual' friend. Second time actually meeting them, after Holly finished her 11th. or maybe 12th. Marathon since I met them.Holly also ran her first 50k.in Las Cruces New Mexico. What a tough gal she is! Larry and Grace are her support crew and greatest fans...

Ep 254 Guest: Raymond Greenwood Headline: Celebration of Light, Celebration of Community   As they have every summer for the past 29 years, the skies over English Bay played host to an enormous public spectacle. That was the scene from the water under the fireworks on July 27, 2019.    In an era when so many people have their faces buried in their phones, I am left wondering why so many people turn out to watch explosives go boom in the night sky. Does the Celebration of Light represent an element in modern society we are all crave? That’s what Ray Greenwood thinks when he says, “We want to be a part of the community; it’s been that way since the very first night.”   It’s an interesting observation, one that is both local and global. Fireworks shows have attracted large audiences for longer than mobile devices have been ubiquitous. But why, in a digital world, are the audience numbers growing?   Could it be that we yearn to rub shoulders with others? Feel the swell of emotion that a crowd of people creates? Do the fireworks force us to interact with one another? Do they create a focal point, a shared experience?   We invited Raymond Greenwood, the man who got the whole thing started, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about major city events, why they’re good for the community and how to make them happen.   Conversations That Matter is a partner program for the Center for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University. The production of this program is made possible thanks to the support of the following and viewers like you.   Please become a Patreon subscriber and support the production of this program, with a $1 pledge https://goo.gl/ypXyDs 

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In the early hours of May 2, 1945, 23-year-old Olga Hawryluk was found beaten to death and dumped in the waters of English Bay. A soldier was charged with her murder and defended by scrappy East End lawyer Angelo Branca. Inspector Vance handled the forensics. Cover Image: Jack Shadbolt's 1940s painting of Granville Street, Vancouver  For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com   

2018 has been a huge year for housing policy in Vancouver and the debate is raging. Economists Tom Davidoff & Andrey Pavlov join Adam & Matt to take the contentious issues head on and these two thinkers do not agree on much! This episode has more fireworks than English Bay!

A lesson in Alutiiq language and culture about the community of English Bay

Multiple trips to Vancouver feature Yaletown, Stanley Park, Granville Island, English Bay, the Vancouver Art Gallery, Bard on the Beach, the Orpheum Theatre, great restaurants, the WHL Vancouver Giants and several wonderful hotels.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: October 31st, 1988 --- Penny Parker inherits her aunt's haunted mansion but MacGyver aint afraid of no ghosts. MISSION: Penny Parker enlists MacGyver's help tracking down her loony aunt's mansion on Halloween night. Right away it's clear there is more going on in this small town than meets the eye and MacGyver the cynic sets out disproving all the paranormal disturbances. This week's highlights include: You like a the juice? Aberthau House (Residence) Aberthau House (previously known as Rear House) is a spacious heritage mansion in Tudor Revival style, located at the intersection of West 2nd Avenue and Trimble Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, which currently serves as a facility of the neighbourhood’s community centre. Situated on the highlands of the Point Grey neighbourhood, it overlooks English Bay, the Gulf of Georgia, and the City of Vancouver. Check out the article on wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberthau_House. Watch S4E1: "The Secret of Parker House" on CBS's website or check the alternative streamability of this episode here.

In 1988 the Nestucca tanker barge spilled 874 000 liters of Bunker C oil into the Pacific. This radio play chronicles volunteer cleanup amid official foot dragging, as oil washes up on 95 miles of BC coast. Amid 18 foot swells off Washington State, the Nestucca was struck and holed by the tug that was towing her. Prevailing winter winds drifted the spill along the west coast of Vancouver Island. The heavy oil moved north for days, invisible, beneath the surface, washing up on beaches by New Years Eve. 56,000 seabirds were killed. Many crab and shellfish populations were oiled. Herring spawning areas were hit and sensitive ecosystems damaged. indigenous fishing practices were impacted. After the recent spill into English Bay from bulk grain carrier MV Marathassa, we look back to another, bigger spill in a more remote area - through the magic of radio drama. So gather 'round the wireless. This hour-long CBC radio drama is excellent- full of rich detail and character. However, it is an artifact of 1980s and lacks the perspective of the Nuu-Chal-Nulth and other First Nations on whose territory the oil landed. The potentially severe health impacts of contact with Bunker C oil are not mentioned – and perhaps not known at the time. DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME. Shoreline oil cleanup is dangerous, requiring specialized training and Personal Protective Equipment. The CBC doesn’t make radio plays anymore. Radio drama studio 212 was shut in 2012, due to austerity cuts to the public broadcaster’s budget. We were only able to obtain a copy thanks to Stafford Reid of enviroemerg.ca consulting who got out his cassette recorder back in the late ‘80s and hit record. “Just a Small Oil Spill” aired in four parts on CBC Radio’s Morningside in 1989. It was written by Donald Halca. In the cast Steven Miller as Dave, Coleen Winton as Beth, Boyd Norman as Serge, Norman Browning as Rick, as well as Lilian Carlson, Ron Halder, Willy Marsh, Laurie Murdock and Steve Ivings. Technical engineering by Gene Loverock and Sound Effects by Joe Silven. Program Assistant was Loretta Joyce. Production Assistant was Stephanie Katourse. Produced in Vancouver by Don Kolletuck.

[Show Notes Link]Direct Download Link | | Direct download link I was invited to join the Vandigicam Flickr Group on their “Portrait Throw Down III” meetup that gathered in English Bay on August 30, 2006. Vancouver photographer, Rachael Ashe, contacted me with the idea that this event that she was leading would make for interesting podcast material. The location and people apart of the group were an excellent setting for documenting what a Vandigicam gathering is like. Rebecca joined me but participated in the photo-festivities while I ran around with a microphone. Yet another adventure into the people that make up Vancouver, and here is a portion of those people who share a passion for getting behind the lense. I would love to have linked to everyone’s Flickr accounts that I met at the meetup. Gladly and unfortunately, there were just way too many people to recall nor would it be fair to list the few people I do recall while forgetting the rest. If you were there, feel free to post a comment with a link to your photos. Regardless, it was great meeting everyone! Flickr group: Vandigicam Portrait Throw Down III Photos Rachael Ashe Photography [rachaelashe.com] Blog Rebecca’s Blog [miss604.com] “…and i’m spent” – Post about the meetup Flickr photos My Flickr Photos 55:39 minutesradiozoom.net Subscribe: RSS Podcast Feed Subscribe on iTunes © Copyright Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0), RadioZoom (John Bollwitt)

[Show Notes Link]Direct Download Link | | Direct download link A long episode to mark this milestone, Rebecca and I talk about the history of this podcast, thoughts on the medium in general, and hang out without any plan in mind. Every method of recording that I have the capability for was used in this episode. We start out at in English Bay, head back home to the “studio”, and toss in a recording we did while sunning ourselves on the beach during Canada Day weekend. I want to say thanks to everyone who has had played a role in the history of this podcast, from the beginning to now. You know who you are, and I will refrain from listing everyone out in the fear of omitting some one. It’s been fun, and I’ll keep on keeping on with the podcast. Miss604.com Artist Links Troubled Hubble – fishin’Superdrag – sucked outSpeed of Sauce – my best shotNada Surf – bad best friend 71:58 minutesradiozoom.net Subscribe: RSS Podcast Feed Subscribe on iTunes © Copyright Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0), RadioZoom (John Bollwitt)

[Show Notes Link]Direct Download Link | | Direct download link A collection of vids that I’ve made with my digital camera, here is another video podcast for your enjoyment. I even make a little appearance in this episode to further explain what’s going on. Canada LineVancouver Board of Parks and RecreationVancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic GamesWikipedia: Granville Street, Canada Line, English Bay, Inukshuk All music used in this video podcast was created by Vate. Please visit his website for more information about him and his music. 8:32 minutesradiozoom.net Subscribe: RSS Podcast Feed Subscribe on iTunes © Copyright Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0), RadioZoom (John Bollwitt)

[Show Notes Link]Direct Download Link | | Direct download link This video podcast takes you along with me as I walk through Stanley Park. These vids were shot with my digital camera during the recording of episode #74 of the regular podcast. It’s short, but I do my best to give you some of the sites in the park and surrounding areas on a gorgeous morning back in February. Links worth checking out relating to this video podcast: Vancouver Park Board – Stanley Park, English Bay Wiki: Stanley Park, English Bay, Lost Lagoon Map of Stanley Park 7:10 minutes Email: radiozoom [AT] gmail [DOT] com Show notes: https://radiozoom.net/Subscribe: RSS Podcast Feed Subscribe on iTunes © Copyright Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0), RadioZoom (John Bollwitt)