Podcasts about Fraser Valley

Jared Harman is an entrepreneur, digital strategist, and the CEO and Co-Founder of The One Group Agency, an elite full-suite creative collective and digital marketing firm based in the Fraser Valley. Under his leadership, The One Group Agency has positioned itself as a "social-first by design" powerhouse, building custom brand identities, high-converting digital funnels, and scroll-stopping visual content across social media, Connected TV, and e-commerce platforms. Jared recently made major waves in the regional marketing landscape by orchestrating the successful acquisition of Bowerhouse, a highly respected boutique marketing firm. The merger significantly expanded his agency's footprint, scaling the collective's capabilities and talent pool. Deeply committed to an ethos where "strategy equals execution," Jared treats his agency not as an outside vendor, but as a seamless, high-touch extension of a brand's internal team.

In Mission and the Fraser Valley, many vulnerable young people — facing homelessness, addiction, mental health struggles, and aging out of the foster system — actually choose to sleep on the streets rather than in shelters with adults. The need for a safe, youth-specific space is real and urgent.MY House was born when a local team took an abandoned building and turned it into exactly that: a nurturing home. Open since September 2015, it serves young people aged 14–24, welcoming 10 to 28 visitors every single day. It's not just a drop-in — it's a place where youth build life skills, pursue employment, practice relationship skills, and access peer support for recovery. At its heart is a simple but powerful idea: every young person needs at least one trusted adult in their corner.The invitation to love our neighbours is straightforward — show up. Whether supporting Mission Youth House through cooking a meal, doing yard work, giving monthly, or simply spreading awareness, or showing up personally in the life of a youth who is struggling, there are real, tangible ways to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the youth in your neighbourhood.

This week on the RE/MAX Magnolia Real Estate Podcast, Michele Cummins is back with another stats show, covering a little bit of everything happening around the Fraser Valley. From local real estate market trends and practical ways to save on home insurance to the surprising impact parks can have on your property's value and overall quality of life, this episode is packed with useful insights for homeowners and buyers alike.Michele also highlights some of the incredible wineries that make the Fraser Valley such a unique place to live and visit, and shares details about Downtown Mission's popular Sip & Stroll event taking place on Thursday, June 11th. If you've never attended, you'll want to tune in to hear why this community event has become such a local favourite—and be sure to mark your calendar for next year, because it's an annual event you won't want to miss.Michele CumminsPersonal Real Estate CorporationRealtor®RE/MAX MagnoliaPhone:  778-885-4659Email: mcummins@remax.netLet's connect.✅ Instagram: @michelecumminsrealtor

**Start Your Realty Ninja Website** Free Trial: https://www.realtyninja.com/tomBook a call w/Tom for Toronto: https://calendly.com/TomStoreyBook a call w/Steve for Greater Vancouver: https://calendly.com/stevekarrasch** Book your home inspection right now with Carson Dunlop ** https://carsondunlop.com/*** Need Home or Property Insurance? *** Use SQUARE ONE: Tenants, Landlords and Home Owners Save $20 with Square One Insurance using this link: https://www.squareone.ca/thetomstoreyshow?offer_code=TTSSFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetomstoreyshow/- - - Well, they're here. Foreclosures are hitting the marketplace across Canada, and causing real estate prices to drop even further.In today's episode of "The Tom Story Show," Steve Karrasch and Tom Storey discuss what's going on in both the Toronto and Fraser Valley marketplaces, and then, of course, yammer on about a bunch of other stuff that will hopefully one day bring the market back. Enjoy- - -AUDIO PODCAST LINKS:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wEEPUUhaC8g2CsIwJetbdApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-tom.../id1627632474Amazon: https://music.amazon.ca/.../the-tom-storey-show-with...?TOM STOREYTom's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomStorey/videosThe Storey Team, Royal LePage Signature: https://storeyteam.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestoreyteam/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/thestoreyteamSTEVE KARRASCHSteve's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarraschRealProperties/videosKarrasch Real Properties, Macdonald Realty: https://www.krproperties.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karrasch_real_properties/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KarraschRealProperties/Need VIDEO GEAR? Shop Steve's Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/45cIBbUThe opinions expressed herein are solely that of Steve Karrasch PREC and Tom Storey, not Macdonald Realty, Royal LePage Signature, TREB or the FVREB and should not be misconstrued as advice or the basis of an agency relationship whatsoever. Nor should any of this content be considered or used as financial advice. Please consult your professional advisor prior to taking action on any decisions relating to the matters discussed in these videos. This communication is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency agreement.

After calling for an emergency debate at Parliament Hill about the state of Canada's economy, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre held a press conference this morning, accusing Prime Minister Carney of hiding from the issue. What do the numbers really say about Canada's 'technical recession'? Vassy Kapelos picks the brain of Don Drummond, an Economist and Fellow-in-Residence at the C.D. Howe Institute. Prior to that, he was a Chief Economist with TD Bank. On today's show: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is kicking off next Thursday in Toronto. TSN Senior Correspondent Rick Westhead prepares to pack his bags, as he follows Team Canada all tournament long. Kirstin Hillman, a former Canadian Ambassador to the United States, joins us one month before CUSMA's expiration date. Where do things stand today, and what's the level of optimism that a deal can be reached ahead of July 1st? Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Prime Minister Carney says a national A.I. strategy will be unveiled next week. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers. Vassy speaks with Stephen Fuhr, Canada's Secretary of State for Defense Procurement, about last week's GlobalEye early warning radar announcement and the long-delayed decision on buying F-35s. Hamish Telford, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Fraser Valley, gives us the political 4-1-1 on Kerry-Lynne Findlay. She claimed victory in last week's B.C. Conservative Party leadership race.

Canada's economy may appear stable on the surface, but beneath the headlines, a far more concerning story is unfolding — one built on record debt, rising financial pressure, and a housing market increasingly dependent on conditions staying just right. In this episode of The Vancouver Life Podcast, we unpack one of the biggest economic questions facing Canadians today: what happens when a country becomes so indebted that more income goes toward repayments than future growth?At the center of this conversation is a staggering statistic: Canadian household debt has reached an all-time high of $3.24 trillion — effectively equal to the country's annual economic output. Mortgage debt alone now sits at a record $2.42 trillion, growing faster than consumer debt and increasingly dominating household balance sheets. The result? Canadians are becoming increasingly “house rich and cash poor,” with less disposable income, reduced spending flexibility, and growing dependence on low interest rates to maintain financial stability.But debt rarely becomes a problem in isolation.Inflation remains an ongoing challenge, rising to 2.8% in April and pushing against the upper limits of the Bank of Canada's comfort zone. While headline inflation was driven largely by energy costs — with gas prices surging nearly 29% year-over-year — the implications for housing are significant. Bond yields continue climbing, fixed mortgage rates are facing upward pressure, and markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility of future rate hikes. Although core inflation appears contained for now, uncertainty surrounding global conflict and energy markets could quickly change the outlook.As financial strain builds, insolvencies continue to rise. Canada recorded more than 13,400 insolvency filings in March, the highest level since 2009, with liabilities growing dramatically year-over-year. For lenders and policymakers alike, this trend serves as an early warning sign of households reaching their financial limits.Yet amid these pressures, there are early signs of stabilization within housing itself.Affordability — when measured by mortgage payments relative to income — has improved meaningfully over the past year, returning closer to ranges seen between 2016 and 2022. Real estate sentiment is also showing signs of life, with outlook indexes improving and detached home prices nationally inching slightly higher month-over-month. Condos continue to soften, but some segments of the market may be approaching firmer footing. Importantly, this is not yet evidence of a bottom — but perhaps the earliest signs that conditions are becoming less challenging than they were just months ago.Meanwhile, Canada's development pipeline tells a very different story.Housing starts unexpectedly surged in April, led almost entirely by purpose-built rental projects, which accounted for nearly two-thirds of all new starts — a record share. Yet this surge comes at a curious moment: population growth has turned negative, rental rates have been declining for years, and many developers are now forced to build projects under rental assumptions far weaker than when those projects were conceived. At the same time, new homeowner-focused developments are slowing dramatically, with ownership housing starts falling to levels not seen since 2009.The pre-sale market paints an even more sobering picture. Across Canada, newly completed but unsold inventory — often called “shadow inventory” — has climbed to record highs. In Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, only three projects totaling 35 units launched in April, with May expected to be even quieter. Historically, spring markets would bring hundreds, if not thousands, of new units to market. Today, developers are increasingly choosing to wait rather than risk launching into uncertain demand.The broader takeaway from this episode is clear: Canada's housing market is no longer being shaped by prices alone. Debt burdens, inflation risks, insolvencies, affordability, shrinking consumer resilience, and constrained future supply are all colliding at once. The question now is whether today's pressures represent the painful reset before stability — or simply the beginning of a much larger economic reckoning._________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Chilliwack is a city in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Chilliwack has an estimated population of 112,500 as of 2025, including First Nations communities within city boundaries. Between 2020 - 2025, the city saw steady growth, adding approximately 11,700 residents over this period at a rate of 11.6%. It is located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) east of the City of Vancouver in the Fraser Valley. Chilliwack is 34 kilometres (21 mi) northwest of the Sumas–Huntingdon Border Crossing on the Canada–United States border.Chilliwack is also a Canadian band.It's not the Queen wheel. It's not the KoFi wheel... what the heck is this? Well, you'll have to listen to find out! If Kev were to title this podcast, he'd probably call it “Whack chilli” or possibly, “We found the confounded bridge!”NOTE: Skip forward to 22:57 if wanna get to where we explain what the hell is going on!The music at the end of the episode is one of the first originals Kev ever heard Randy perform live. Randy subsequently rearranged and rerecording it with Absofunk and the rest is history! It's called "Wild Iris Dragon Woman" and you can check it out here: https://youtu.be/_wkaDgVWvxkIlIf you want to get involved in the Kofi Klub, you can make a donation here: https://ko-fi.com/seasidepodreview and let us know which song you want us to add to the wheel! We also have a private channel in our Discord community for donors.Follow us onFacebook: @seasidepodreviewpodcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/nrzr2mQjBluesky: @seasidepodreview.bsky.socialKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasidepodreviewBoneless Podcasting Network: https://boneless-catalogue-player.lovable.appAlso, check out Kev's other podcastsThe Tom Petty Project: https://tompettyproject.comThe Ultimate Catalogue Clash: https://shows.acast.com/uccAnd if you want to check out Randy's music, you can find it here:https://randywoodsband.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For thousands of years, estuaries were central to Indigenous agriculture on the West Coast. Then, when colonists arrived, they diked many of these ecosystems to create western farmland. Now, Cowichan Tribes is working with a group of scientists and conservationists to restore an estuary as an ecosystem and a food system — and the project has sparked an unexpected controversy. At the heart of the debate are two questions. What does agriculture really mean? And when the waters start to rise, do we work with them, or against them?This is the second and final part of this series, What the River Wants to Be. Guests in this podcast:Tom Reid is the West Coast Conservation Manager for the Nature Trust of BC.Jared Qwustenuxun Williams is a passionate traditional foods chef who works with elders and knowledge holders to keep traditional food practices alive. Dr. Jennifer Grenz is a Nlaka'pamux scholar and a member of the Siil'na'mut Ken Elliott is a Cowichan elder and plant knowledge keeper who has worked in habitat restoration for decades. With his wife, he runs Ken Elliott's Native Plant Nursery.Nava Sachs is a graduate student at UBC conducting research with the Indigenous Ecology Lab.Kim Lagimodiere is the acting Marine Projects Manager at the Lulumexun Lands and Natural Resources department of Cowichan Tribes. She is also the coordinator of the S-hwuhwa'us Thi'lut Kw'atl'kwa (Thunderbird Protecting the Ocean) program.Dr. Bethany Coulthard is the acting director at the Lulumexun Lands and Natural Resources department of Cowichan Tribes.Dr. Lenore Newman is the Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley. Erica Gies is the author of Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge and an independent journalist who covers water, climate change, critters, and more from Victoria, British Columbia, and San Francisco, California.

Rising sales and price gains is hinting at increased stability in the Fraser Valley housing market. Guest: Ishaq Ismail - Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board and Managing Broker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Michele Cummins is back behind the mic and this week she's joined by Anna Bain — a RE/MAX Magnolia agent who recently made her return to the brokerage.

Thanks for joining us today for the Farmer Rapid Fire with Shaun Haney on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! Today on the show: 00:00 - Shaun's superstition 1:39 - Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire 2:29 - Chad Mader of Lake on Hurst, Ont. 14:50 - Rudy Meier of Fraser Valley,... Read More

Thanks for joining us today for the Farmer Rapid Fire with Shaun Haney on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! Today on the show: 00:00 - Shaun's superstition 1:39 - Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire 2:29 - Chad Mader of Lake on Hurst, Ont. 14:50 - Rudy Meier of Fraser Valley,... Read More

In a market defined by hesitation, policy is beginning to take center stage—and in this episode, the conversation cuts straight to the core of what may become one of the most consequential turning points in Canadian real estate: the era of housing bailouts.Across both Vancouver and Toronto, governments are no longer operating on the sidelines. They are stepping in—decisively—to stabilize a development sector under mounting pressure. As outlined, Metro Vancouver is now actively considering meaningful reductions to Development Cost Charges (DCCs).  The implications are significant. Whether through rolling back rates or freezing future increases, the goal is clear: restore feasibility, revive construction, and ultimately bring relief to buyers through lower end prices.But policy alone does not emerge in a vacuum—it responds to stress. And that stress is becoming increasingly visible.The episode highlights a growing wave of project insolvencies, including two major developments in the Fraser Valley totaling 680 homes that will now never be built. Behind those numbers lies a deeper economic ripple: approximately 1,500 jobs erased, millions of labor hours lost, and an estimated $75 million in wages removed from the local economy. This is not just a housing story—it's a full-scale economic contraction unfolding in real time, affecting everyone from tradespeople and architects to future homeowners and investors.And yet, amid the disruption, there are early signs that intervention may be working.Ontario's recent HST rebate—offering up to $130,000 in savings on new homes—has triggered an immediate surge in demand. Builders report sales volumes increasing as much as tenfold in some cases, with projects that once struggled now regaining momentum almost overnight. The critical question, however, is whether this represents a sustainable recovery or simply a short-term spike fueled by incentive-driven urgency.This hesitation is mirrored in the commercial real estate sector, where transaction volumes and dollar values have both declined significantly, with land sales—often the clearest indicator of future development confidence—falling nearly 50%.Meanwhile, national housing data paints a picture of stagnation. Sales remain flat, prices are trending downward, and inventory—while slightly elevated—is still below long-term averages. In British Columbia specifically, sales volumes sit 35% below the 10-year average, reinforcing just how subdued this market has become.Yet within this complexity lies opportunity.For buyers and investors willing to act strategically, this environment presents a rare alignment: soft pricing, rising incentives, and increasing government support. The advice is clear—focus on projects with strong completion certainty, layer developer incentives with government rebates, and position ahead of further policy shifts that may drive the next wave of demand.Because while the headlines focus on slowdown, the underlying story is far more nuanced.This is not simply a downturn—it is a recalibration. A market being reshaped by policy, constrained by economics, and ultimately setting the stage for those who can read between the lines and move before the momentum returns._________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Larry Ostola speaks with Barbara Messamore about her book Times of Transformation. Times of Transformation positions the watershed 1921 federal election in the context of activist efforts and the revolutionary mood in the years following the Great War. New Liberal leader William Lyon Mackenzie King, who went on to become Canada's longest-serving prime minister, came to power, with his party capturing every Quebec seat. The 1921 election brought many Canadian firsts: the first post-Confederation minority government, the first time women were eligible to vote on terms equal to men, and the first effective fracturing of the two-party system, with the establishment of a federal Labour party and the dramatic rise of the Progressives. In her engaging, in-depth account, Barbara Messamore shows how these changes had been brewing at the activist level even before the end of the war. The Progressive party owed its success to the increasing politicization of farmers and the importance of tariff policy, freight rates, and grain prices to the western voting base. Suffrage came after a decades-long battle for political rights for women. Labour strikes swept the nation in the post–Great War era, and a new national Labour party gained Commons representation. The 1921 election in Canada was a manifestation of long-building forces for change that embodied the global zeitgeist of postwar disillusionment and hope. Barbara Messamore's detailed exploration of this turning point election will appeal to those interested in history, biography, and the evolution of Canadian democracy Barbara J. Messamore is a professor of history and department chair at the University of the Fraser Valley. She is the author of Canada's Governors General, 1847–1878 and coauthor of Narrating a Nation: Canadian History Post-Confederation and Conflict and Compromise: Pre-Confederation Canada. She cofounded and edited the Journal of Historical Biography and is president of the Institute for the Study of the Crown in Canada. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

Corbin Chivers is a top 1 % real estate agent in the Fraser Valley with 12+ years experience and over 850 homes sold. He leads Corbin & Co located in Langley B. C. Check out his Instagram account, callcorbinteam. Thanks again!

Voters are casting ballots in a trio of byelections Monday that will decide whether Prime Minister Mark Carney should get a majority government. We check in with University of the Fraser Valley political scientist Hamish Telford and ask listeners what they hope the Liberals do with a majority and what it would mean for Canadians.

In this episode of Let's Innovate, host Michael Unger visits a vibrant school science fair at Chilliwack Secondary School in British Columbia's Fraser Valley. Hearing directly from students about their projects and from teachers Avril Broekhuizen and Scott Liang about the challenges and rewards of organizing a school fair, the episode explores how classroom curiosity becomes the first step on the journey to regional science fairs and why supporting teachers is key to growing the next generation of innovators.For more information go to sciencefairs.ca. If you have any questions or comments you can email Michael Unger at munger@sciencefairs.caFollow us on Instagram, and LinkenIn @sciencefairs, and @michaeljohnunger.

 This week's RE/MAX Magnolia Real Estate Show dives into the latest Fraser Valley stats, giving you a clear snapshot of today's market. Michele Cummins is joined by one of our newest agents, Faeine Grant, who brings 16 years of experience to the conversation—offering valuable insights into what the numbers really mean for buyers and sellers right now. Michele CumminsPersonal Real Estate CorporationRealtor®RE/MAX MagnoliaPhone:  778-885-4659Email: mcummins@remax.netLet's connect.✅ Instagram: @michelecumminsrealtor✅ Facebook: Michele Cummins - RE/MAX Magnolia Faeine GrantPersonal Real Estate CorporationRealtor®RE/MAX MagnoliaPhone:   (778) 347-4663 Email:  themodernrealtorsells@gmail.com  Let's connect.✅ Instagram: @faeine_themodernrealtor✅ Facebook: Faeine Grant-Hamel

Sam Wiebe's gripping sixth Wakeland novel delivers a taut, atmospheric mystery that dives into corruption, crime and family secrets deeply rooted in Vancouver's underworld.On a dark night in False Creek, a distraught young woman jumps from the Granville Bridge. PI Dave Wakeland rescues Nicola Havoc from the water. Yet what seems like attempted suicide is even more sinister: Nicola is running away from someone. But who?Soon Wakeland and his partner Jeff Chen are pulled into a case that leads from Vancouver's back alleys to the hills of the Fraser Valley. Nicola may hold the key to unlocking a billion-dollar construction scandal and a gun-running ring—if Wakeland can protect her from her own violent family.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noah S. Schwartz is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Fraser Valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six years ago, the Trudeau government made the decision to ban more than 2,000 makes and models of assault-style firearms, including the notorious AR-15.The legislative change raised the obvious question: If a person purchased one of those guns back when they were legal, what now?The answer took a long time to materialize, but the promised federal buyback program is now live. In fact, tomorrow — March 31 — is the deadline for gun owners to declare those firearms and qualify for compensation.As the deadline approaches, we revisit our recent Closer Look podcast interview with Noah Schwartz, a professor of political science at the University of the Fraser Valley, and author of the book Targeted: Citizenship, Advocacy and Gun Control in Canada.You can watch the full interview HERE.Reach out to Frisco and Scott

Today, we had the latest on the crash between an Air Canada plane and an emergency vehicle at LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots and sent dozens of people to hospital.Also, Canada's auditor general released some scathing reports Monday morning as MPs returned to the House of Commons, pointing to issues in international student screenings, RCMP recruitment and the Phoenix pay system. University of the Fraser Valley political scientist Hamish Telford joins the show to analyze Mark Carney's performance and rate his Liberal government.

In this episode of Slam Fire Radio, the hosts sit down with political scientist Dr. Noah Schwartz, author of Targeted, to talk about the realities of gun ownership and gun policy in Canada. Schwartz, a professor at the University of the Fraser Valley, joins the show to discuss his new research into Canada's gun community … Continue reading Episode 645 – Noah Schwartz: The Truth About Canadian Gun Politics → The post Episode 645 – Noah Schwartz: The Truth About Canadian Gun Politics appeared first on Slam Fire Radio.

 Michele Cummins is back with another Stats Show, breaking down the latest Fraser Valley real estate market stats and what they mean for buyers, sellers, and agents right now. In this episode, Michele shares insights on current housing market trends, shifts in inventory, and what the latest numbers reveal about the direction of the local market. Whether you're a real estate professional, a homeowner thinking about selling, or someone watching the Fraser Valley housing market closely, this episode offers a clear and practical look at what's happening in real estate right now. Michele CumminsPersonal Real Estate CorporationRealtor®RE/MAX MagnoliaPhone:  778-885-4659Email: mcummins@remax.netLet's connect.✅ Instagram: @michelecumminsrealtor✅ Facebook: Michele Cummins - RE/MAX Magnolia

Surrey, BC has already recorded 51 extortions this year. 11 of them ended with shots fired. That might sound surprising until you realise last year there were 133 cases, and 49 related shootings. So what's actually driving this? And how is it possible that after more than a year of this, no level of government (municipal, provincial, federal) and no police force has managed to get it under control? Host Noor speaks with former MP Jinny Sims, who was targeted in these campaigns, and Wade Deisman, a criminologist at the University of the Fraser Valley.Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Jinny Sims, Wade DeismanBackground reading:B.C. politicians call on federal government to get tough on extortion crisis – CBC NewsProtest held against extortion wave in Surrey as 3 foreign nationals charged – CBC NewsShots fired at Surrey radio station believed to be extortion-related – Global NewsExtortion is disrupting B.C. lives and businesses. And there's no end in sight – Vancouver SunExtortion Theatre: Sikh Politicians, Party Scripts, & The Refusal To Name India – Baaz NewsSponsors: Visit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25$ off and 10GB of free data.Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandEveryone is still finding their way. Find yours and feel lighter. Sign up and get 10% off at Better Help.We have a monthly supporter-exclusive show, Off The Record, where our very own Sam Konnert gets to talk to YOU, fine listeners. We asked you to call in and share interesting stories happening from across the country, and you all delivered, so make sure to tune in to that this Thursday.If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you may have missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join.If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send a textDr. David G. Harper is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out his first appearance on episode 319 of Boundless Body Radio!Dr. David G. Harper is a health educator and cancer researcher, and has studied the impact of diet on human health for many years. The culmination of that extensive work is the BioDiet, a ketogenic food regimen that he created in 2012. The significant weight loss and health improvements he experienced led Dr. Harper to counsel thousands of people on the BioDiet, in clinical trials and on a personal basis, with consistent, impressive results.He is the author of the bestselling book BioDiet: The Scientifically Proven, Ketogenic Way to Lose Weight and Improve Health, which has become an international best-seller, reaching as high as #18 globally for books overall on Amazon.com. Dr. Harper is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley and a Visiting Scientist at the BC Cancer Research Center, Terry Fox Laboratory.He holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in comparative physiology at the University of Cambridge. He was on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Canadian Clinicians for Therapeutic Nutrition and a member of the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition. He is a great friend and a great human being!Find Dr. Harper at-https://www.biodiet.org/LK- Dr. David G. HarperFB- @Dave HarperReciprocal Meat Conference June 21-24, 2026 in Amarillo, TX!How It's Made - Canola Oil! UNBELIVABLY DISGUSTING.Check out his amazing talk at Keto Salt Lake 2022!Find Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Abbotsford police say businesses and homes in the community are being targeted with extortion and are calling for more action from the provincial and federal governments to make reforms to the justice system. The CBC's Kier Junos joins the show from a police news conference in Abbotsford.And University of Fraser Valley criminologist Wade Deisman joins the show to take questions and comments on how concerned people in Abbotsford are about the extortion situation and what they'd like to see politicians and police do about it.

In 1886, Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, finally set out to see the country he had helped stitch together by rail. The Canadian Pacific Railway had just been completed, and a grand cross-country tour was planned, complete with speeches, pomp, and a private rail car.What no one planned for was his wife.Lady Agnes Macdonald was bored.So bored, in fact, that she abandoned the Prime Minister's private car, climbed into the locomotive cab, blasted the whistle at crossings, ignored orders from her husband, and eventually talked her way into riding on the cowcatcher at the very front of the train, from the Rocky Mountains all the way to the Pacific Ocean.Yes. The outside of the train.Sitting on a candle box.At speed.Through mountain descents, landslides, near derailments, forest fires, and even a full-on pig collision in the Fraser Valley.Joined reluctantly by a deeply stressed government superintendent whose job description rapidly shifted to “human seatbelt.”Along the way, Lady Agnes waved to crowds, dared her husband to join her (he did, briefly), and redefined Victorian ideas of decorum, safety, and common sense—while Sir John A. retreated back to the bar car.Based on “Fur and Gold” by John Pearson (Black Press Media) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If artists are the antennae of the race, then the poets and writers of British Columbia are onto something that the general populace may be ready to recognize and act on. That is the West Coast of the U.S. and that of Canada has more in common with each other than with the power centers back east, Ottawa and Washington, DC, New York City and Toronto. But some go a step further in recognizing a new culture emanating from what some call Cascadia. Trevor Carolan is one of them and if you believe the culture and literature of a nation is a critical component of any nation's foundation, a new book he has edited begins to tell that story. Making Waves: Reading BC and Pacific Northwest Literature is that book and Trevor's our guest. He teaches English and Creative Writing at the University of Fraser Valley and had published 14 books of poetry, translation, non-fiction, fiction and anthologies. Check out more of what the Lab does at https://cascadiapoeticslab.org/, and listen to more current and archival podcasts at https://cascadiapoeticslab.org/cascadian-prophets-podcast-2/.

Tuesday night's storm has knocked out power for thousands of B.C. Hydro customers, while flood recovery efforts continue for parts of the Fraser Valley. Conservative MLA Bruce Banman is calling for B.C.'s Alert Ready system, which issues emergency text alerts, to be used for disasters. He joins the show to discuss what measures he thinks the B.C. government should take in the event of extreme weather events as we ask viewers about how they're affected by the floods.

Canadian delegation, including 5 Liberal MPs, intending to visit the Occupied West Bank denied entry by Israel. Alleged gunmen in Bondi Beach attack reportedly traveled to the Philippines for military-style training last month. Crisis in Sudan at the top of a list from humanitarian group most at risk of worsening in 2026. Clean up begins in British Columbia's Fraser Valley. The Trump administration says construction of its White House ballroom must continue as a matter of national security. Canadian snowbirds skip over the United States for winter vacations, and land in Mexico.

Metro Vancouver and B.C.'s Fraser Valley remain under an Environment Canada yellow warning as an additional 50 to 70 millimetres of rain is expected to fall in Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and the North Shore. Mike Little, the mayor of North Vancouver, joins the show to discuss the state of weather preparations in his community. Federal Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Oszewski defended Ottawa's flood response by referring to what she called a "modernized" Disaster Financial Assistance Program, but municipal leaders such as Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens say more support is needed. Princeton Mayor Spencer Coyne, whose community was devastated by the 2021 floods, joins the show to discuss the accessibility of disaster relief supports.

In 1998, 120 countries came together to adopt the Rome Statute, creating what would become the International Criminal Court. Four years later, that treaty entered into force, and the ICC officially opened its doors as a permanent court tasked with prosecuting individuals accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Now, looking around the world today, it's clear the ICC has not put an end to war crimes or crimes against humanity. But even so, the court—and the treaty that created it—have profoundly shaped international politics in ways that are often overlooked. My guest today is Mark Kersten. He's a Senior Consultant with the Wayamo Foundation and an Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia. We start with a brief history of the ICC, and then dig into how the court has influenced not just legal definitions of war crimes and crimes against humanity, but how states themselves behave. When we spoke, Mark had just returned from the ICC's annual Assembly of States Parties—the court's main governing body. He explains why that meeting offers a window into some of the biggest challenges the ICC now faces, including the very real possibility of U.S. sanctions—not just against individual court officials, but against the institution itself. This episode is produced in partnership with Lex International Fund, a philanthropic initiative dedicated to strengthening international law to solve global challenges. It's part of our ongoing series highlighting the real-world impact of treaties on state behavior, called "When Treaties Work."  

Eleven killed in shooting targeting Jewish community at Australia's Bondi Beach, police say one gunman also dead. Israeli president, Herzog condemns shooting attack targeting Sydney Jewish community. Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's horrified by the anti-Semitic attack. Person of interest in custody in Brown University shooting. Renewed border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia as fighting enters 2nd week. BC's Fraser Valley braces for more rain following last week's deluge from an atmospheric river. Parents of students at a Montreal high school calling on province for more road safety.

Federal health minister vows to safeguard Canada's publicly-funded health system as Alberta opens door to more privatization. Floodwaters is BC's Fraser Valley receding but more wet weather is forecast. Belarus frees Nobel prize laureate Bialiatski, opposition figure Kolesnikova as US lifts sanctions. Kim Jong-un admits North Korean troops clearing landmines for Russia. A stadium in India erupted into chaos during a visit by soccer superstar Lionel Messi. IndiGo, India's largest airline, cancels flights en masse, creating travel chaos. Dick Van Dyke turns 100.

People in British Columbia's Fraser Valley could only watch as torrential rain triggered widespread flooding…again. A campground owner tells us parts of her property were swept away without warning. The United States jacks up tensions with Venezuela by seizing an oil tanker — a tactic our guest says is meant to catalyze regime change, an outcome he endorses. UNESCO formally recognizes the Haitian music and dance genre konpa, to the delight of Sony Laventure who teaches the art form. Paleontologists conclude that they've discovered a one-time "dinosaur freeway" in a Bolivian national park. And Raúl Esperante helped count its many thousands of footprints. Canada designates the extremist network 764 as a terrorist entity. The executive director of the Institute for Countering Digital Extremism tells us if that move will actually prevent the group from targeting kids online. For a long time, scientists believed dolphins and orcas were enemies when it came to preying on salmon. But new footage suggests they're actually working together. The U.S. Secretary of State demands that American diplomats switch to Times New Roman, and abandon the Calibri font, but the man who designed that font insists it's the strong, silent typeface. As It Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that wants you to know there's a new serif in town.

One day after MP Michael Ma crossed the floor to join the governing caucus, the Liberals are suggesting more Conservatives are considering the same move.And: The threat of flooding isn't over in B.C.'s Fraser Valley; more rain is on the way. Hundreds of properties have been evacuated, some even damaged. Local officials are laying some of the blame with Ottawa.Also: If you're looking for a toy to give this holiday season, something with AI may seem new and appealing. But a recent consumer report found some of those toys could have dangerous or sexually explicit conversations with children.Plus: More details on a high-speed rail project for Ontario and Quebec, increase in ADHD prescriptions, the clash of special legal considerations for Indigenous offenders and victims, and more.

Evacuation orders expanded in B.C.'s Fraser Valley. Floodwaters and landslides cut off the Lower Mainland from the Interior. Residents are bracing themselves – similar weather devastated the region in 2021, killing farm animals, and causing billions of dollars in damage.And: The CEO of one of Canada's national museums is retiring one day after a damning report accused her of mistreating staff over the course of a decade. The report says she used inappropriate language, including calling a senior leadership team 'sluts.'Also: Canadian researchers have captured rare video of killer whales and dolphins foraging salmon together off the B.C. coast. And scientists say these interactions aren't just chance encounters.Plus: Venezuela denounces the seizure of an oil tanker by the U.S. as international piracy, passengers stranded on VIA Rail for 12 hours, Toronto police connect three cold case murders to one man, and more.

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Heavy rain has eased on B.C.'s South Coast but flooding risks remain and several highways are closed as officials continue to monitor water levels on rivers affecting parts of the Fraser Valley. CBC's Jessica Cheung breaks down the latest. Hope Mayor Victor Smith provides an update on the situation in his community.

Welp... Jer bought a gun. And let's just say his progressive friend group had some thoughts. This week, the boys are joined by Noah Schwartz, author of Targeted, to figure out why the topic of firearms immediately feels like a diagnosis. We dive into Jer's journey to getting his PAL (for the love of ethical moose meat, not a zombie apocalypse... probably), the massive cultural gap between Canadian and American gun owners, and the history of framing guns as a "public health crisis."Is owning a firearm a symptom of sickness? Or is the way we talk about it the real problem?About the Guest: Noah S. Schwartz is an assistant professor of political science at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, BC. His research looks at the politics of the gun debate in Canada and the United States.Resources:Read the Book: Targeted: Citizenship, Advocacy, and Gun Control in Canada is available now.Find Noah: Visit noahschwartz.caFollow Sickboy on Instagram, TikTok, and Discord!

Welp... Jer bought a gun. And let's just say his progressive friend group had some thoughts. This week, the boys are joined by Noah Schwartz, author of Targeted, to figure out why the topic of firearms immediately feels like a diagnosis. We dive into Jer's journey to getting his PAL (for the love of ethical moose meat, not a zombie apocalypse... probably), the massive cultural gap between Canadian and American gun owners, and the history of framing guns as a "public health crisis."Is owning a firearm a symptom of sickness? Or is the way we talk about it the real problem?About the Guest: Noah S. Schwartz is an assistant professor of political science at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, BC. His research looks at the politics of the gun debate in Canada and the United States.Resources:Read the Book: Targeted: Citizenship, Advocacy, and Gun Control in Canada is available now.Find Noah: Visit noahschwartz.caFollow Sickboy on Instagram, TikTok, and Discord!

Think your 2026 assessment is your home's value? Think again.In a few minutes, I explain why BC assessments lag 6–18 months behind the market, where property values are actually moving in Metro Vancouver & the Fraser Valley, and 3 Strategies to price your home to today's market so you don't bleed equity to days-on-market.Stay tune and if you'd like find out what your home is worth in todays market, book a 15 minute call: https://calendly.com/cameronmanning/15min

Surrey and other Fraser Valley communities are grappling with a wave of extortion threats that largely target the South Asian business community. Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has requested an extra 150 extra police officers to deal with the situation. Surrey Police Service spokesperson Ian MacDonald joins the show to discuss the state of their extortion investigations.CBC's Jon Hernandez has been following the extortion cases closely. He joins the show to break down the timeline of the rise in crime and how it is impacting public safety.

Dr. Brendan K. Hartman is a sociologist and consultant specializing in the social-emotional development and wellbeing of boys and men—and how this connects to the wellbeing of all genders. He works with schools, organizations, and families across North America, equipping educators, parents, and leaders to more effectively support boys and young men and navigate gender-related challenges with confidence and care. Brendan holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Edinburgh and teaches as a sessional instructor at the University of the Fraser Valley. Key Topics: ⭐ The crisis of purpose and meaning for modern men leaving the restrictive "man box" ⭐ The appeal of "red-pill" content and its link to male optimism and a clear, black-and-white life path ⭐ The psychological journey of masculinity: from Order, through Disorder, to a healthy Reorder ⭐ Brendan's three pillars for a redefined masculinity: Build Safety, Show Up, and Give a Damn ⭐ The paradox of choice and feeling overwhelmed when rigid masculine rules are dismantled ⭐ How confidence and "owning" your authentic interests builds respect and personal power ⭐ Parenting boys and having "emotional vaccinations" to prepare them for social pressures and bullying ⭐ The deep loneliness experienced by boys and men, even within friend groups ⭐ The difference between "fitting in" by contorting yourself and "belonging" by being truly seen ⭐ The "Trauma Triangle" (villain, victim, hero) and how it fuels online gender wars ⭐ Examining the four core emotional fears (alone, unloved, disrespected, inadequate) underlying male behavior ⭐ Deconstructing the myth of a static "traditional masculinity" and how its definition has always shifted ⭐ The danger of pointing to external, unchangeable factors (like looks or feminism) as the sole source of problems   Connect With David - The Authentic Man:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/  Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/  For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net  Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.net/home-subscribe  Connect With Brendan Hartman Website: https://remasculine.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/re.masculine/?hl=bg LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/brendankhartman  

In 1995 a small community in British Columbia's Fraser Valley was rocked by the brutal attack on two teenage girls by a mysterious man armed with a bat.  Misty Cockerill escaped but her friend Tanya Smith was found dead the next morning in a nearby river.  Over the next seven months the killer led police on a wild game of cat and mouse as he taunted them with phone calls and other disturbing messages.  In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at the hunt for the Abbotsford Killer. Show Info: Instagram: @that90spodcast Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca Tik Tok: ⁠90spodcast Guest Info: Mike Browne, author and podcast host Dark Poutine Podcast Murder, Madness and Mayhem: 25 Tales of True Crime and Dark History Strange, Spooky and Supernatural: Curious Tales of Fascinating People, Places and Things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #288 Natalie Forstbauer, Heart And Soil Magazine Hello Health Heroes! This week, I spoke with Natalie Forstbauer, the creator and Editor-In-Chief of Heart & Soil Magazine. Their “soil purpose” (Ha Ha) is to provide quality information and advice to the increasing demand of regenerative farming globally. Natalie was born and raised on an organic and biodynamic farm in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, Canada. She brings a wealth of diverse experience in the farming industry to Heart & Soil Magazine with her entrepreneurial mindset, training in alternative medicine, and experience working with her family's award-winning farm. Let’s face it, if we don't fix the soil we are pretty much screwed because that is where our food comes from. Tilling and killing the soil microbiome (the plants gut & immune system) has to stop along with spraying toxic chemicals on our food crops. What a weird time to be alive… big business poisons our food and that is legal and people just hand over their money at the grocery stores for more! Get educated, stop buying toxic food and support regenerative farms!!! Enjoy the show! Love & Light Coach Tim p.s. Please like & subscribe to my show for more great inspiration and education so that you can become your own doctor and learn to self heal! p.p.s. To contact Natalie go to: https://www.heartandsoilmagazine.com/Contact Tim’s Favorite, HIGHEST QUALITY Health Product Recommendations: Best Detox & Nutrition Supplements: CLICK HERE Best Infrared Saunas & Healing Lamps: Tim’s personal unit - Save $100 CLICK HERE Water Purification/Restructuring System: Book FREE Consult CLICK HERE Best Home Air Purification Unit : Tim’s personal unit CLICK HERE Best Non Toxic Home Building Materials: CLICK HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #288 Natalie Forstbauer, Heart And Soil MagazineHello Health Heroes! This week, I spoke with Natalie Forstbauer, the creator and Editor-In-Chief of Heart & Soil Magazine. Their “soil purpose” (Ha Ha) is to provide quality information and advice to the increasing demand of regenerative farming globally.Natalie was born and raised on an organic and biodynamic farm in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, Canada. She brings a wealth of diverse experience in the farming industry to Heart & Soil Magazine with her entrepreneurial mindset, training in alternative medicine, and experience working with her family's award-winning farm.Let's face it, if we don't fix the soil we are pretty much screwed because that is where our food comes from. Tilling and killing the soil microbiome (the plants gut & immune system) has to stop along with spraying toxic chemicals on our food crops.What a weird time to be alive… big business poisons our food and that is legal and people just hand over their money at the grocery stores for more!Get educated, stop buying toxic food and support regenerative farms!!!Enjoy the show!Love & LightCoach Tim p.s. Please like & subscribe to my show for more great inspiration and education so that you can become your own doctor and learn to self heal!p.p.s. To contact Natalie go to: https://www.heartandsoilmagazine.com/ContactTim's Favorite, HIGHEST QUALITY Health Product Recommendations:Best Detox & Nutrition Supplements: CLICK HEREBest Infrared Saunas & Healing Lamps: Tim's personal unit - Save $100 CLICK HEREWater Purification/Restructuring System: Book FREE Consult CLICK HEREBest Home Air Purification Unit : Tim's personal unit CLICK HEREBest Non Toxic Home Building Materials: CLICK HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Senior UN official warns expanding Israeli military operations in Gaza “would risk catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians." US special envoy Steve Witkoff meeting with Russian leaders ahead of Friday deadline for Ukraine peace deal. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cancels $500 million in funding for developing mRNA vaccines. At least 4 dead, 11 missing in northern India flash flooding. Despite growing fines, illegal dumping grows in B.C.'s Fraser Valley. Prime Minister Mark Carney hints at dropping some tariffs, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says that's not what Carney promised during the election. More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants could go on strike later this month. Nova Scotia driver claims to go one million kilometres in his 1985 Toyota Tercel.

In this episode, Manny and Tyler talk about an incident that happened in Fraser Valley, British Columbia while on a multi-sport adventure, which included a kayak / rafting / climbing trip in July of 2024. There were many reasons why this particular incident occurred. Manny was physically injured and Tyler ended up with a stress injury from it all. Tune in to hear them recount the scenario and what they learned from it all. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie and the American Alpine Institute. Responder Alliance: https://www.responderalliance.com/ American Alpine Club Grief Fund: https://americanalpineclub.org/grieffund GriGri Manual Instructions: https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Belaying-with-the-GRIGRI → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO → 10% off LIVSN clothes with code SharpEnd10 (limited to 30 uses) → 15% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND → 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20 Instagram: the_sharp_end_podcast YouTube: @thesharpendpodcast Become a Patron: patreon.com/thesharpendpodcast Visit my website: www.thesharpendpodcast.com