Podcasts about Howe Sound

Vancouver is a major coastal seaport city situated on the mainland of southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It occupies a peninsula bordered by the Burrard Inlet to the north, the Fraser River delta to the south, the Strait of Georgia to the west, and the Coast Mountains to the east and north. This strategic location makes it Canada's primary gateway to the Pacific Rim and Asia.The city's most defining geographical feature is its stunning juxtaposition of dense urban development against a dramatic natural backdrop. The steep, forested slopes of the North Shore Mountains (including iconic peaks like Grouse and Cypress) rise abruptly just north of the city center, while the waters of the Burrard Inlet, English Bay, and the Strait of Georgia frame its western and northern edges, creating a visually spectacular setting.Vancouver experiences a mild, oceanic climate heavily influenced by its coastal location and proximity to the Pacific Ocean (Köppen classification: Cfb). It features relatively warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. While known for its significant rainfall (especially from October to March), it enjoys mild temperatures year-round, with rare snowfall at sea level and infrequent extremes of heat or cold compared to continental Canada. The Vancouver region lies within the Coast Mountains physiographic region, shaped by complex tectonic activity and glaciation. The city itself is built upon a mix of glacial deposits (including the Fraser River delta sediments) and ancient volcanic bedrock. The dramatic fjords of the Burrard Inlet and Howe Sound are remnants carved by massive glaciers during the Pleistocene ice ages.Vancouver is located within the Coastal Western Hemlock biogeoclimatic zone. This ecosystem is characterized by lush temperate rainforests dominated by towering conifers like Western Hemlock, Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, and Sitka Spruce. Abundant rainfall and mild temperatures support dense undergrowth, including ferns, mosses, and shrubs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Interactors,Happy winter solstice!Today, the northern hemisphere experiences its shortest day and longest night, a celestial event rooted in the planet's axial tilt. This seemingly simple astronomical fact has profound implications for economic geography. It influences everything from agricultural productivity to social traditions of sharing and reciprocity.SOLSTICE AND SHARINGI recently visited the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre at Whistler. These two tribes are part of the Squamish River watershed that flows into Howe Sound, a fjord located just around the corner from Vancouver, British Columbia. This watershed is central to their traditional territories and plays a vital role in their culture and economy.From an economic geography perspective, the tilt of the earth underpins the seasons and, by extension, patterns of production and scarcity that shape human economies. In regions where winter brought agricultural dormancy, societies had to develop systems to store, preserve, and share resources to survive until the next growing season.The winter solstice symbolizes the end of this scarcity. It promises returning light, a pivotal moment in the annual cycle for societies historically reliant on natural rhythms. For the Squamish and Lil'wat peoples, this period was a time of reflection, gratitude, and redistribution. Ceremonial gatherings and potlatches reinforced community bonds by ensuring that the resources harvested in times of plenty were shared equitably during the lean winter months.I saw evidence of these community bonds at the cultural center. The five visitors from West Virginia and myself, were the only white folks in the place. I was happy to see and hear a group of teen Squamish or Lil'wat boys gathered, talking, and giggling. There was a table of older Indigenous women sharing tea and treats. I asked one of our guides if she was doing anything special for the upcoming holiday. She said, “Well, I have presents for my mom's side, but not my dad's. And I have presents for half my siblings, but not the other half! So, it looks like that's what I'll be doing!”Practices of reinforced social cohesion and mitigating disparities can be seen in both Indigenous and early European traditions. These lessons of reciprocity and redistribution remain vital amidst the gulf between extreme wealth and pervasive poverty. That too became apparent during my visit.As I was browsing the gift shop, I overheard an Indigenous employee ask a friend, “How has work been?” Her friend responded, “It's ok. This time of year comes with a lot of Christmas clean ups, people getting their Whistler places ready…it's hard work, but good money.”As we mark the winter solstice and conclude this fall series on economic geography, it is worth considering how the natural cycles dictated by the earth's tilt continue to influence modern economies. Even in an age of surplus for some, the rhythms of scarcity and abundance persist, challenging us to find equitable ways to share resources.The traditions of the Squamish, Lil'wat, and countless other cultures remind us that sustainability and justice are not just matters of economic policy but also of values deeply connected to the natural world. This solstice invites us to honor those lessons, seeking balance and light amid the darkest days.The widespread, worldwide post-harvest behavior — like the Squamish and Lil'wat spiritual renewal through prayer and ceremonies; the community bonding with feasts, potlaches, and storytelling; the observance or celestial cycles and gratitude for earth's gifts; and the artistic creations for ceremonial dances and rituals — has been happening for millennia.SATURN AND THE GREEK SAINTI thought I'd reshare a relevant excerpt from a post I did a few years ago that explores the roots of Christmas. It started with a communal approach to abundance with celestial-triggered ancient traditions like Saturnalia in Rome. Saturn, the god of agriculture, inspired events where feasts, gift-giving, and the symbolic inversion of roles served to address the inherent inequalities of agrarian economies.“It was so baked into the fabric of society that even the church began painting it with Christian imagery and metaphor. Because the celebrations occurred on or around the end of November and into December there were many elements of Christianity to which they could attach the events.During Roman times, December 17th marked the day of the Saturnalia – a festival honoring the god of agriculture, Saturn. All work halted for a week as people decorated their homes with wreaths. They shed their togas to dawn festive clothes, and they drank, gambled, sang, played music, socialized and exchanged gifts. It was a celebration of their agrarian bounty and the return of light at Winter solstice. It was also a time to invite their slaves to dinner where their masters would serve them food.One Christian Saint affiliated with early December – and the one most honored today in the form of a plump jolly man wearing a red velvet suit – is Saint Nicholas. December 6th is St. Nicholas Day. For many European countries this marked the official end of the harvest season. And even today it's recognized in some countries as a kind of warm-up act to the more official and accepted Christmas day, December 25th.Nicholas of Bari was a Greek Christian bishop from modern day Turkey. Also known as Nicholas the Wonderworker, he earned a reputation during the Roman Empire for many miracles; all of which, were written centuries after his death and thus prone to exaggeration. But he was most famous for his generosity, charity, and kindness to children, the poor, and the disadvantaged. He was said to have sold his own belongings to get gold coins that he'd then put in the shoes outside people's homes. This is the origin of the tradition of putting shoes or stockings out on Christmas Eve.They say he also saved the lives of three innocent men from execution. He chastised the corrupted judge for accepting a bribe to execute them. And he certainly would have been watching over the peasant farmers and slaves to insure they were treated fairly. He seemed to always have an eye out for inequities and justice for common people. Maybe that's what made him a saint. Or maybe he was just born that way. After all, Nicholas in Greek means “people's victory.”The Puritans obviously lost at their attempts to ban Christmas. Lacking any evidence from the Bible, the Christian powers that be eventually settled on the 25th of December as the day Jesus was born. They most likely picked the 25th because that was the day winter solstice landed on the Roman calendar.”Happy solstice, everyone. Whether from St. Nick or the Squamish ways,let's remember through these darkest days: sustainability and justice aren't just decree, they're rooted in values that connect you and me. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit interplace.io

The planet's not dying. Our place and our version of it may be dying. So how do we deal with that? How do we accept and live with the knowledge that our version of it is dying. It's not something to panic about in the sense that the whole thing's going away, hopefully. We don't know, but I think that notion of living with grace, living without fear, trying to live without anxiety, because those are just places where we flounder, shut off and develop toxic escapes.(photo of Kenneth Newby by Linda Ofshe)I first met Kenneth Newby in 2023 at the infamous Lunch Lady Vietnamese street food restaurant on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. We mostly talked about a book he recommended to me, Learning to Die : Wisdom in the Age of Climate Crisis by Robert Bringhurst & Jan Zwicky, which was transformative for me.Kenneth is a fellow new music composer and sound artist with whom I shared many ecological concerns including aspirations for the role of art in this era of environmental decline.So, I invited him to have a conversation, my second last of this 5th season, where we have been exploring how to  'prepare for the end of the world as we know it and creating the conditions for other possible worlds to emerge'.Kenneth now lives in Victoria. We recorded our conversation in his backyard on September 23rd, 2024. We talked about his journey as a composer and musician, from childhood lessons, experiences in blues bands through to interactive music systems, Indonesian gamelan music and psychedelic experiences, among others.During our exchange, I was thankful that he shared examples of some of his creative projects that integrate storytelling, ecological awareness, and collaborative solutions about societal and environmental issues. It's good to hear about both theory and practice. For example, I was interested in Kenneth's work on the harmonic series as a fractal structure and how he connects it to ecological concepts and ways of being. My approach has been typically to look at the inner life of a sound, try and tease it out and create some kind of soundscape, a composition that's made out of those inner materials and so I was hugely influenced early on by Cage's notion of silence and sound and Schafer notion of the soundscape and an acoustic ecology.You'll also hear some of Kenneth's music in between 3 sections of our conversation. First is Aria - Ocean of Storms, an excerpt from his ‘Seasonal Round' project created in collaboration with poet Robert Anthony, which is composed of raw, time-stretched, transposed birdsong. You'll also hear Howe Sound, a composition featuring birdsong, a frog chorus and transformed excerpts from Maurice Ravel's Sirènes movement of his Trois Nocturnes as well as excerpts from Crépuscule for Barbara written for harpist Barbara Imhoff.Kenneth recommends the following books and film:The spell of the sensuous : perception and language in the a more-than-human world by David AbramWoman in Nature : The Roaring Inside Her by Susan GriffinFantastic Fungi*Sections of the episode (generated by AI and reviewed by Claude Schryer)IntroductionClaude introduces Kenneth and reflects on their previous meeting. They discuss their shared backgrounds in music and philosophy, setting the stage for a deeper conversation about art and the ecological crisis.Kenneth's Musical JourneyKenneth shares his early experiences with music, starting with piano lessons and moving through various musical influences. He recounts pivotal moments in his life, including his time at the Creative Music Studio in Woodstock, which ignited his passion for electronic music.Cultural Exploration and LearningKenneth discusses his fascination with Indonesian music, particularly the gamelan traditions, and how immersing himself in different cultures has shaped his understanding of music and postmodernism. He emphasizes the importance of cultural relativism in appreciating diverse artistic practices.The Ecology of SoundThe conversation shifts to the relationship between music and ecological issues, exploring how sound can reflect and address the ecological crisis. Kenneth introduces the idea of the harmonic series as a fractal structure, connecting it to ecological concepts.Art and Environmental AwarenessKenneth reflects on the impact of his music and the broader role of artists in raising environmental awareness. He discusses the challenges of making a significant impact through art while acknowledging the importance of collective efforts in the artistic community.Community Engagement in ArtThe discussion turns to the importance of local community engagement in artistic practices. Kenneth shares insights from his projects that focus on situating art within the community, emphasizing the need for relevance and connection in contemporary art.Facing Complexity and ChangeKenneth addresses the complexities of the current ecological crisis and the fear associated with change. He discusses the role of psychedelic experiences in fostering a deeper connection to nature and how they can help individuals navigate the uncertainties of the future.Literary Inspirations and RecommendationsAs the conversation nears its end, Kenneth shares his favorite books and films that explore ecological philosophy and the interconnectedness of life. He highlights the importance of literature in shaping our understanding of nature and our place within it. *END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODESI've been producing the conscient podcast as a learning and unlearning journey since May 2020 on un-ceded Anishinaabe Algonquin territory (Ottawa). It's my way to give back and be present.In parallel with the production of the conscient podcast and it's francophone counterpart, balado conscient, I publish a Substack newsletter called ‘a calm presence' which are 'short, practical essays about collapse acceptance, adaptation, response and art'. To subscribe (free of charge) see https://acalmpresence.substack.com. You'll also find a podcast version of each a calm presence posting on Substack or one your favorite podcast player.Also, please note that a complete transcript of conscient podcast and balado conscient episodes from season 1 to 4 is available on the web version of this site (not available on podcast apps) here: https://conscient-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes.Your feedback is always welcome at claude@conscient.ca and/or on conscient podcast social media: Facebook, X, Instagram or Linkedin. I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this podcast, including the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation systems and infrastructure that made this production possible. Claude SchryerLatest update on July 20, 2024

We have finally come to the end of the Free Willy trilogy! The gang gets into, let's say an average movie. But none the less, the gang gets into their first movie in several weeks. Free Willy 3: The Rescue is a 1997 American family film directed by Sam Pillsbury and written by John Mattson. Released by Warner Bros. under their Warner Bros. Family Entertainment banner, it is the sequel to Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home in addition to being the third film in the Free Willy franchise and final installment of the original storyline as well as the last to be released theatrically. Jason James Richter and August Schellenberg reprise their roles from the previous films while Annie Corley, Vincent Berry and Patrick Kilpatrick joined the cast. The story revolves around Jesse and Randolph attempting to stop a group of whalers, led by its ruthless captain, from illegally hunting Willy while secretly receiving help from an unlikely source involving the captain's young son after an accident changed his view on whales. Filming took place in British Columbia from July 31 to October 10, 1996, where several scenes were shot in Vancouver, Pitt Lake, Britannia Beach, Squamish and Howe Sound. The film is dedicated to Free Willy co-writer Keith A. Walker who died two months after production was completed. Free Willy 3: The Rescue premiered on August 8, 1997. It received mixed reviews from critics and was a box office bomb, grossing $3.4 million.

On Episode 25 of After the Breach Podcast, co-hosts Jeff and Sara welcome back their friend and colleague, Gary Sutton. Aside from being a captain in the Salish Sea he has also been working with OceanWise as a researcher and he joins in to talk about the research he's a part of and some exciting upcoming projects. Before they get into that the three discuss the Northern Resident killer whales, which are a salmon-eating population similar to the Southern Resident killer whales that are a frequent topic of conversation. This population spends most of their time in the waters off northern Vancouver Island and along the central coast of British Columbia and even up into Alaska. While they are not infrequent visitors to the most northern reaches of the Salish Sea, the past few weeks have found three matrilines of Northern Resident killer whales visiting the waters of Howe Sound, where Jeff, Sara, and Gary all got to see them. Gary shares some interesting foraging observations about his visit with the A23s, A25s, and A42s, while Jeff and Sara talk about their impromptu visit with them. For Jeff this was a reconnection with a whale that changed his life and for Sara this was her first visit with this ecotype. If you are enjoying listening to our podcast, please share this with your friends, follow/subscribe, and leave us feedback/reviews! You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube. Please send us feedback or questions at afterthebreachpodcast@gmail.com.   Links from this episode: Ocean Wise Research on Instagram Gary Sutton on Instagram Orcalab Photos from this episode: Northern Resident killer whales in Howe Sound, photo by Sara Shimazu   Northern Resident killer whales in Howe Sound, photo by Sara Shimazu   Northern Resident killer whales in Howe Sound, photo by Sara Shimazu   Northern Resident killer whales in Howe Sound, photo by Sara Shimazu   Northern Resident killer whales in Howe Sound, photo by Sara Shimazu   Northern Resident killer whale, A61 "Surge," photo by Jeff Friedman   Northern Resident killer whales in Howe Sound, photo by Jeff Friedman

On this episode of OptOutcast, our Climate Editor, Amanda Magnani, sits down with Nick Cunningham, Gas Outlook's North American correspondent, to talk about Howe Sound, a UNESCO biosphere reserve in British Columbia that is being threatened by a liquified natural gas (LNG) initiative.  Nick spent months investigating the Woodfibre LNG project and how it is affecting Squamish, a community that was once a mining and logging town but which recently managed to restore the local environment, bringing back herrings and even whales. Now, Woodfibre may set the efforts back. The project that hopes to export gas to Asia is years behind schedule, its costs have ballooned, and its fate remains up in the air—bringing health, safety, and environmental risks.  Nick is the North American correspondent for Gas Outlook, where he covers the gas industry, energy and climate policy, and the energy transition. He has reported on the oil and gas industry for more than ten years, reporting from Washington, D.C., Appalachia, the U.S. Gulf Coast, the Pacific Northwest, Canada, and Argentina. Gas Outlook is an OptOut News participant that provides insightful and incisive content about the energy transition of oil and gas companies and countries globally. It seeks to bridge the gap between climate news and the fossil fuel industry, and serve as a resource for companies, policymakers, and all those invested in the energy transition.

Laura Lynch sidles up to sea lions in Howe Sound with a group protecting biodiversity. Why we need “all hands on deck” in the fight against wildfires. Listeners weigh in on how to leave fossil fuels behind without leaving workers in the lurch. A post-apocalyptic climate drama helps high school students grapple with the effects of climate change. And a local climate hero and hairdresser tells about the magic of …worms?

Átl'ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound is a UNESCO Biosphere Region just north of Vancouver, BC. It is a place where the mountains meet the ocean. Bridget John is the Program Manager of the Átl'ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative. She talks about a living online map, and how it helps the communities build towards a sustainable future.

De Clarke/ Cortes Currents - UBC researchers have identified three biological compounds sourced in Canada that prevent COVID-19 infection in human cells. All are derived from marine organisms, including a sea sponge from Howe Sound. The discovery paves the way for the development of new medicines for COVID-19 variants based on natural sources. BC's ocean and forest ecosystems may contain a wealth of new antivirals waiting to be discovered. In a recent study, an international team of researchers led by UBC scientists investigated a catalogue of more than 350 compounds derived from natural sources -- including plants, fungi, and marine sponges -- in a bid to find new antiviral drugs that might be used to treat COVID-19 variants such as omicron.  This interdisciplinary research team is unraveling the important possibilities of biodiversity and natural resources and discovering nature-based solutions for global health challenges such as COVID-19.. --- Dr François Jean, senior author and associate professor of microbiology and immunology The UBC team bathed human lung cells in solutions made from the compounds, then infected the cells with SARS-CoV-2 -- the virus that causes COVID-19. Of the hundreds tested, 26 compounds significantly reduced viral infection in the cells. All three of the most effective compounds were found in Canada: alotaketal C from a sea sponge collected in Howe Sound, B.C., bafilomycin D from a marine bacteria collected in Barkley Sound, B.C., and holyrine A from marine bacteria collected in Newfoundland waters.

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - In the most recent of her interviews about Cortes History, Lynne Jordan, former President of the Cortes Island Museum, traces one of the Island's foremost industries from its pre-contact beginnings up until recent times. Lynne Jordan: “ The First Nations cultivated clam gardens on this coast for 3,000 to 5,000 years, maybe even longer. One on Quadra Island was recently dated at being around 3,500 years old.” “In her book ‘Clam Gardens: Aboriginal Mariculture on Canada's West Coast,' Judith Williams describes how natives would choose a small, bay/beach area and increase the amount of sand on that beach by collecting all the rocks off the beach and taking them down at low tide to the bottom of the beach and throwing them into the water. You do that for enough years and thousands of years, the rock wall builds up and gets bigger and bigger. As the rock wall grows, more sand gets trapped behind the rock wall, which increases the beach size, and that's how they cultivated and grew their clams on the beach.” “Clams were very important because First Nations were mostly gatherers, and you could find them all year long. When other foods that they would normally gather weren't growing in the forest or the meadows, they would eat a lot of clams.” “There are alot of those gardens around Howe Sound area, but also all around the Desolation Sound.” “Gorge Harbour, on Cortes Island, has a number of old clam gardens around the outer edge of the beaches. If you go down to the wharf at the bottom of Robertson Road and you're on the dock, look to your left. There used to be a clam garden along the beach. It's identified mainly by what they call clam hash, broken little bits of shell that mixed with the sand. The beach is quite soft. If you look to your right, towards the Gorge Harbour Marina, you can actually see where the clam garden continued along that way too.” “The marina has disrupted what was left of the clam garden. If you stand at the end of the wharf at a low tide and look down on that right side, you will see a rock wall there. The dock was built overtop of a clam garden.” “That's the easiest one to pick out, but once you know what to look for, you start seeing clam gardens in many places around Cortes Island.” Continuing on to after the settlers arrived, calms and oysters were cutivated in Squirrel Cove during the 1920s. Quadra Island's Heriot Bay Inn had a lease. In 1938 Harry and Teresa Daniels were cultivating oysters near the head of Von Donnop Inlet. Lynne Jordan: “They started with seed from Japan, which is a larger oyster than the native variety.” The Daniels “were the first to have a beach lease there, and they actually had it marked off on the beach with cement edging. It had a curb all around it. They don't do that nowadays.” “In the 1940s Alf Layton also had a beach lease at the upper end of Von Donnop Inlet.” “Shellfish sustained a lot of Cortes islanders for many years, particularly through the depression years. You could harvest oysters, clams, scallops, mussels, you name it. If you had a boat, you could also add in crabs, prawns, but you'd need the boat and traps to catch them, whereas the beach was open to anybody.” More in the podcast

Ch.1: U.S. President Joe Biden is preparing to mark the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, gathering with lawmakers to remember the violent attack that has fundamentally changed the Congress and raised global concerns about the future of American democracy. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global Washington Correspondent Ch.2: Environment Canada is forecasting between 10 and 20 centimetres of snow for Metro Vancouver and possibly up to 30 centimetres over Howe Sound and the Fraser Valley. How are emergency services responding? Guest: Troy Clifford, Provincial President, Ambulance Paramedics of BC & an active paramedic. Ch.3: With teachers and staff expected back in the classroom Tuesday, school districts are preparing for the likelihood of functional closures in the K to 12 system. Guest: Jatinder Bir, Acting President of the Surrey Teachers Association.  Ch.4: A new study recommends a price on housing inequity to stall home prices. Guest: Dr. Paul Kershaw, UBC Professor and founder of Generation Squeeze.

Ch.1: Seeing as our question of the day revolves around the best holiday movies, we thought why not bring in an expert on all things film. Guest: Steve Stebbing. Movie connoisseur and critic! You can find him on twitter @theStevilDead or at SteveStebbing.ca Ch.2: Internet access is something most of us take for granted and couldn't imagine living without. However, for people living in off-grid and/or remote locations, the cost may be prohibitive. Guest: Jacob Maxwell. Winner of the Capstone Project of the Year Award Guest: Barry Cavanaugh, CEO of the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) Ch.3: If you're looking out your window, or driving into work on the last day before Christmas, you can see that a white Christmas could be a reality this year. However, Environment Canada is also warning about the cold conditions, putting out a special weather statement for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, the Sea to Sky Highway, Whistler, the Sunshine Coast, East Vancouver Island, Inland Vancouver Island, Greater Victoria and the Malahat Highway. Guest: Lisa Erven, Meteorologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada Ch.4: It has been a busy last couple of months for the Fraser Valley Angling Guides Association. To catch you up, the FVAGA had a crucial part in helping evacuate people from areas that were impacted by the floods last month. However, it wasn't just people they were rescuing, they also made the news when two of their fishing guides rescued a monster sturgeon stranded by the flood. They have been such a great organization, helping people out when they need it the most. So we thought we would catch up with them to get the latest on their day to day activities. Guest: Kevin Estrada, Director of the FVAGA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Jang, manager of interpretive delivery at Britannia Mine Museum

That's right: your Tuesday episode comes a day early this week so yours truly can head camping ^_^ Sorry! Whistler, Howe Sound and the Sunshine coast still have a special weather statement in effect and next weekend looks set to be even hotter with this high pressure sticking around! School is out on Tuesday 29th - expect local spots to be busier - Whistler got a glimpse of how busy it will be for the summer this weekend! Day passes kick off tomorrow for The Stawamus Chief and Garibaldi Park: you'll be able to get them at 7am the day BEFORE you plan to DAY hike! See ya Friday Folks ;)

I recorded a snippet from the trail, on an impromptu hike to a lookout over the Howe Sound.

Did you know? Local governments play an important role in regulating the use of both land and water.  In this episode, Mayor Karen Elliott is joined by District of Squamish Councillor Doug Race and District of Squamish Planner Sarah McJannet for discussion about marine planning, proposed marine-specific zones and regulations, and how the new marine zoning will help to coordinate the shared use of our marine coastal area, while protecting and maximizing our incredible Squamish waterfront and marine resources in Átl’ḵa7tsem (Howe Sound).  Guests: District of Squamish Mayor Karen Elliott, District of Squamish Councillor Doug Race District of Squamish Planner Sarah McJannet

Hamish Tweed is a technical dive instructor, owner of No Limits Technical Diving and citizen scientist based on the West Coast in British Columbia. Hamish has dived the deep glass sponge reefs of Howe Sound featured in the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Documentary, Moonless Oasis. Welcome to Dive In The Podcast, your favorite podcast about all types of diving, SCUBA, Tec, Freediving, and more, we cover it all. Every week on Monday we post new episodes filled with diving news, interesting dive topics, ocean advocacy, and much more. Join Justin, Nic, April, and Amit the hosts of Dive in The Podcast. Special Guest: Hamish Tweed Hamish Tweed - No Limits Technical Diving Moonless Oasis Documentary SHEARWATER ANNIVERSARY CONTEST Giveaways every 2 weeks through March! Then Grand Prize Shearwater Peregrine Draw! For all the details visit our site or check Facebook and Instagram. www.DiveInPod.com/Contest Episode Links: Support this Podcast on Patreon News: Atlantic Voice: The Halifax Freediving Club Episode Sponsor: TorpedoRays.com Find Us At- www.DiveInPod.com Contact and Subscription Links - https://linktr.ee/diveinthepodcast Find us on Social Media- This Podcast @DiveInPod April Weickert @aprilweickert Justin Miller @idiveok Nicolas Winkler @nicolaswinklerphotography NicolasWinkler.com Torpedo Rays @torpedorays Seafoxes @seafoxes_ Halifax Freediving Club @halifaxfreedivingclub Music Credits: RetroFuture Dirty Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4278-retrofuture-dirty Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The region was still digging out after a bitter, windy snowstorm from the 15th….but now we struggled against gusts up to 90 km/h, peaking at hurricane force, 135-km/h blasts in Howe Sound…..this day in weather history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with filmmakers Nate Slaco and Bryce Zimmerman about their new documentary Moonless Oasis, which profiles efforts to study and preserve the remarkable glass sponge reef in Howe Sound north of Vancouver. They talk about the glass sponge reef, the challenges of shooting underwater, and importance of […]

In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with filmmakers Nate Slaco and Bryce Zimmerman about their new documentary Moonless Oasis, which profiles efforts to study and preserve the remarkable glass sponge reef in Howe Sound north of Vancouver. They talk about the glass sponge reef, the challenges of shooting underwater, and importance of […]

Norm Murray speaks with Nate Slaco and Bryce Zimmerman of "Moonless Oasis", a visually stunning documentary where 'citizen scientists' with scuba gear go where career scientists can't. They record and catalog exotic glass sponge reefs in B.C.'s Howe Sound. The world broadcast premiere was on November 31 on CBC's Absolutely Canadian and on CBC Gem. Find out more at www.moonlessoasis.com

Chapter 1: New information released from Stats Canada paints a bleak picture of how people with disabilities have been impacted by the pandemic.  Guest: Jewelles Smith, Former Chairperson of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities and is on the board of directors for the National Educational Association of Disabled Students. Chapter 2: Some of the biggest sports leagues out there are on pause as players protest the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin on the heels of international Black Lives Matter protests.  Guest: Christian Aumell, host of the Sports Show on 680 CJOB. Chapter 3: All sixty school district reopening plans are now publicly available and there's still some people who aren't convinced it's safe for their kids to go back to class.  So what's the alternative? Guest: Patty Marler, Homeschool.Today spokesperson. Chapter 4: While BC has been the success story in Canada in terms of dealing with the pandemic, Denmark has been an example the world has looked to.  Guest: Shane Woodford, Freelancer in Denmark, former CKNW Chapter 5: Communities and stakeholders in the Howe Sound region are presenting a report on the ecological health of the region since 2017.  They've been able to gather a lot of data over the past three years and  Ocean Watch manager Aroha Miller joins us to talk about what they've found. Guest: Aroha Miller, Ocean Watch Manager. Chapter 6: Let's end the week on a high note here and talk about an incredible story that began in Pitt Meadows and ended about 1,300 km away.  Alisha's daughter broke her arm last week and someone very thoughtfully sent her a get well soon basket with treats and balloons, and that sparked an epic story that Alisha joins us to talk about this morning.  Guest: Alisha, Eliana's mother.

Come see us at the Seattle Boat Show, January 24, - February 1, 2020. Check out the extensive classes at Boat Show University and expand your boating knowledge. Also, add the north side of Vancouver in British Columbia to your summer cruising destinations. Explore this diverse metropolitan and some of the more remote locations all within a short distance.Show Notes:0:48 Boat Show UniversityExpand your boating knowledge with some the experts in their field, such as, well-known onboard system specialist, Nigel Calder. Mastering Navionics with Captain Linda Lewis, and Women's Day classes with Captain Linda Lewis and Captain Margaret Pommert. Brought to you by Boat Insurance Agency.7:54 Mark Bunzel talks First Aid with Kris Peters RN and Annie Feyereisen RN, nurses at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, and live aboard. Sign up for their class at Boat Show University, Sunday Stage #2 North Hall4:30 PM911 - "What is your emergency?" Practical Medical Treatment Aboard Your Recreational Vessel - 3 hours (4:30-7:30pm) $55. Kris and Annie will prepare you for onboard emergencies, recognizing emergencies, how to prevent emergencies, and taking care of the crew and passengers. Also, how to talk to the Coast Guard. Check out Annie's article, Don't Rock the Boat: Prevention and Treatment of Seasickness on a Recreational Vessel.20.30 Discover the North side of Vancouver, British Columbia. First stop, Coal Harbour, close to downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park. Then up Indian Arm and Point Moody and Deep Cove. From metropolitan city to remote wilderness, a striking contrast in a short distance of 11 miles. Before you leave, cruise Howe Sound and stop at Union Steamship on Bowen Island, once a dance hall for the Union Steamship ferry.

It's another soggy day in Metro Vancouver. And the rainfall warning continues for the Tri-Cities, the North Shore, the Fraser Valley, and Howe Sound. Guest: Mark Madryga, Global BC Chief Meteorologist

Chapter 1  Hot question of the day It's @JillReports's Hot question of the day:  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were treated to Nanaimo Bars by the High Commissioner of Canada to the UK, during a visit to say thanks for their Vancouver Island trip. Which B.C. treat would you serve up to the Royals? Nanaimo bar White Spot Pirate Pak Whales Tails Japadog You can vote on Twitter at @CKNW.  You can also call the CKNW Buzz Line at (604) 331-BUZZ (2899) and leave your vote there! Chapter 2 The long list of evidence in the trial involving the grisly murder of a West Vancouver millionaire  Li Zhao shot and killed Gang Yuen in 2015, and then dragged his body into the garage of the house they shared and dismembered him. West Vancouver Police the next day found more than 100 body parts in plastic bags. Guest: Aaron McArthur, Global News Reporter Chapter 3 V2V ferry service between Vancouver and Victoria closes down V2V Vacations says it is stopping its passenger ferry service immediately. It says passengers who have purchased tickets for travel in 2020 should contact the company for a full refund. Guest: Julian Wright, General Manager of V2V Vacations Chapter 4 Rainfall warning continues in Metro Vancouver It's another soggy day in Metro Vancouver. And the rainfall warning continues for the Tri-Cities, the North Shore, the Fraser Valley, and Howe Sound. Guest: Mark Madryga, Global BC Chief Meteorologist Chapter 5 Health care system ‘struggling to meet demands': BC Nurses' Union For the first time in history, the World Health Organization (WHO) is recognizing the nursing profession by marking 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife. This year also coincides with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, one of the founders of modern nursing. BC Nurses' Union President Christine Sorensen welcomes the decision to recognize nurses and their dedication to improving health on a provincial, national and global level. Guest: Christine Sorensen, President of the BC Nurses' Union Chapter 6 Businesses around Oppenheimer Park can ‘no longer safely support staff and customers': Strathcona BIA The head of the Strathcona Business Improvement Association has written a letter to Vancouver city councillors and the Park Board, demanding that action be taken to find housing for the residents of Oppenheimer Park. The letter says that businesses in the area are "no longer in a position to safely support staff and customers". Guest: Theodora Lamb, Executive Director of the Strathcona Business Improvement Association Chapter 7 B.C. Court of Appeal ruling on dispute between IIO and Vancouver Police Department There's been a ruling from the B.C. Court of Appeal and it deals with officers from the Vancouver Police Department and their cooperation with an investigation into a shooting death. It was a high-profile incident at a Canadian Tire in Vancouver. Guest: Simon Little, Global BC Online Reporter Chapter 8 #TrudeauBeard: how beards are coming back into style Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears to be spicing up his look for 2020 with a new salt-and-pepper beard that has riled up his fans and critics in Canada. Guest: Christopher Schneider, Sociology Professor at Brandon University

Environment Canada has posted weather warnings from the east coast of Vancouver Island all the way to the southeastern corner of the province, while winter storm watches are in effect for a large section of the southeast Interior and the Elk Valley. Rainfall warnings are up for parts of Vancouver Island and the inner south coast, including Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Howe Sound. Guest: Matt McDonald, Meteorologist for Environment Canada

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A Wind Warning is up for parts of the South Coast, including Surrey, Langley, the Fraser Valley, Greater Victoria, Howe Sound, and the Southern Gulf Islands. Strong outflow winds are in the forecast for much of the day, with gusts reaching 90 km/h in some areas. That, combined with frigid temperatures, will make it feel very cold today, especially in the Valley.   Guest: Mark Madryga Global BC Chief Meteorologist

53 acres, 8 kilometers of trails, 4 acres of parkland on the water, located underneath the Chief Mountain. This is the new SEAandSKY development by BlueSky Properties in Squamish!  2 and 3 Bedroom, ground oriented, wood-frame townhomes and apartments tucked between Howe Sound and the mountains of the Sea-to-Sky corridor. These homes are spacious and feature the superior quality and smart design you can expect from BlueSky Properties. The location is just steps from the downtown area, but still offers all the amazing outdoor amenities that Squamish is famous for, including trails, parks, climbing and water activities. The site will feature an amazing 17,000 sq.ft. Amenity Centre that will include a pool and fitness facility, lots of exciting retail and services.  Squamish is a short, peaceful drive to both Vancouver and Whistler and offers a unique opportunity for people who want the best of both worlds. Selling now. Don’t miss out! 

This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Ferries in the public interest. An update to our Sea Cavalcade conversation from last week. And, some Sea creatures get returned to Howe Sound. Show Notes: Our brief on the introduction of amendments to the Coastal Ferry Act: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/government-introduces-amendments-to-ferry-act-1.23780783 Current Coastal Ferry Act: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_03014_01 The government’s proposed amendments: https://www.leg.bc.ca/parliamentary-business/legislation-debates-proceedings/41st-parliament/4th-session/bills/first-reading/gov25-1 Our story on Sea Cavalcade: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/mayor-offers-support-for-sea-cavalcade-1.23779810 Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre“release day”: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sea-urchins-cucumbers-starfish-and-other-invertebrates-released-at-armours-beach-1.23777335 Arts reporter Rik Jespersen’s story on Duane “D.O.” Gibson: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/upbeat-rapper-to-perform-for-coast-students-1.23780620

Coast Reporter Radio Ep. 134: The latest on Seawatch with the mayor of Sechelt. And, councillors in Gibsons and Sechelt got updates on two environmental initiatives this week – one in Propoise Bay and one in Howe Sound. Show Notes: Our latest update on Seawatch: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/1.23627269 Our December 2016 story on the effort to have Howe Sound declared a UNESCO biosphere reserve: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/unesco-biosphere-reserve-proposed-for-howe-sound-1.4646243 Our story on the SeaChange Marine Conservation Society’s work in Porpoise Bay. https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/porpoise-bay-sea-floor-cleanup-continues-1.23505356 Our story on Bezhod Abduraimov: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/acclaimed-uzbeck-pianist-makes-crs-debut-1.23626875

Lost paddles and capsized canoes with real life unicorns and goddesses. Reminders to never squash the enthusiasm of your buddies because it’s that enthusiasm that brings magic and miracles on your adventures. Adventure Storytellers: Melba Seto, Charis Weathers From: Calgary, Alberta & Bellingham, WA Field Notes: https://www.boldlywentadventures.com/86-canoe-stories.html Music: Maricz, Silent Partner, Laszlo Harsanyi Sponsors: You, our faithful listeners! Keep the show going on and join us at www.patreon.com/boldlywent **This episode contains adult language.**

Wherein we talk about Ron's trip to Seattle, sugary drinks, the Rocky saga, Marvel's Netflix future, Lord of the Rings, and times we have pissed ourselves. This episode features: Australian Sparkling Ale from Field House, Gathering Storm Dark Ale from Howe Sound, Go Get It Ginger Lime Gose from Yellow Dog, and Windcatcher 10th Anniversary Sour Ale from Driftwood!

It's a double feature - Dougems is in da' house with some German (an IPA and a Dunkle).  We finish up with a a Howe Sound Brewing Family Feud when two IPAs go head to head:  Hazy Daze North East IPA and Hopraiser West Coast IPA.  Survey says........ Need a new tie, a quality yet affordable tie?  Check out www.wearedapperties.com and use the promo code 'podcouple' to get free shipping.  We have ours and LOVE them.  Want a Pod Couple T-shirt? Check out our website and place an order. PodGal is a huge fan of the super soft ones!   Hosts:PodGuy and PodGal Twitter:@thepodcouple Email:thepodcouple@hotmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThePodCouple Instagram:@thepodcouple Website: www.thepodcouple.ca  T-Shirts for Sale Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepodcouple Books:Presidential 21 on Smashwords and Amazon Have a great day - hope it just got a little bit better!

International elite runners praise Squamish - Sponsored by Canadian Coastal The Squamish 50 is on again Aug. 18 – 19 and it’s one of most challenging trail runs ever. On the first day, the 50 mile portion consists of over 90% single-track and more than 11,000 feet of climbing and descent. Day 2 features another 50 kilometers of more of the same grueling terrain. We caught up with Dr. Victor Javeri, aka Typical Squamish Man, who is one of the few who will participate in both runs, and talked about his mental and physical preparation for this event. Check out his YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/user/victorjaverirpsgt123 Sponsored by Canadian Coastal View the breathtaking Sea to Sky in the majestic Howe Sound on a luxury sailing yacht. Canadian Coastal offers family adventures, corporate cruises, romantic outings, and al fresco multi-course meals with live music. Cruises can be combined with other excursions including the Sea to Sky Gondola - https://canadiancoastal.com/cast

Wherein we discuss the new DC streaming service, geo-blocking, Daniel Radcliffe, letting kids win at games, and the usual host of geeky things! In this episode we feature Mash Up The Jam dry hop sour from Collective Arts Brewing; Super Jupiter Mango ISA from Howe Sound; Raising Haze hazy IPA from Off The Rail; and Grapefruit IPA from Four Mile Brewing!

Coast Beat Ep. 92: The latest moves in the chess game that is the debate over the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s Chapman Lake water expansion project may finally have brought about a stalemate. A story in our paper last week has led to us learning some important details about a controversial gravel mining proposal in Howe Sound. And, that surprising hazard identified in a Municipal Insurance Association report on the District of Sechelt we mentioned in Ep. 91. Show notes: John Gleeson’s editorial on the Squamish Nation and Burnco http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/burnco-likely-a-sure-thing-after-squamish-approval-1.23195674 Sean Eckford’s story on the driftwood hut at Davis Bay http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/driftwood-hut-deemed-high-risk-1.23195637 Sophie Woodrooffe’s last update on the Champman water project debates http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/chapman-project-makes-it-through-round-2-1.23195601

We’re drinking beers with Jeff & Mandi Stacey from the Winnipeg Brew Bombers and talking about home-brew. We’re drinking their award-winning Intergalatic Blonde Ale in addition to Pothole Filler by Howe Sound. Show Notes 00:00 – Introduction 02:50 – The home brewing habit 07:15 – Kettle sours in homebrew 11:00 – This beer was poured […] The post Episode 192: Homebrewing with the Stacey’s appeared first on Pub Chat.

Coast Beat Ep. 37: Sean, John and Christine explore the PODS project. We hear a bit of the pitch for Howe Sound as a UNESCO biosphere. The whole team shares some thoughts on driving in the snow. And Jacob fill us in on the Sunshine Coast connection to the first ever longboarding competition in Saint Lucia.

TGNSUMMIT! Jason came to Vancouver and we adventured! From great food to hiking in the north shore mountains and diving in the chilly waters of Howe Sound, we went fully Grey Nato on Vancouver and our main topic is a recap of the weekend. Watches, new hiking shoes, jelly fish and rubber natos, we've got it all covered. In Q&A we chat about GMT watches under $2500 and make a few recommendations for great watches to commemorate a graduation. As per usual, final notes is a mix of cars, daring adventurers and watch thieves - don't miss out - press play! Granville Island http://bit.ly/2aAg89h St Marks Summit http://bit.ly/2acndII Halios Watches http://bit.ly/2akJ7PV Oris Pro Pilot Big Crown Altimeter http://bit.ly/2alhvnB Arcteryx Bora GTX Mid Boots http://bit.ly/2aoy0k7 Helly Hansen Rapide HT Boots http://bit.ly/2acnRGo James' Flickr http://bit.ly/2apWCIY Howe Sound http://bit.ly/2aAgMUh Kelvin Grove Dive Site http://bit.ly/1XtVsjt Sola 800 flashlight http://bit.ly/2aoIJNP Lion's Mane Jelly Fish http://bit.ly/2aGV3YG Porteau Cove Dive Site http://bit.ly/2aFdmjS Seiko SRP777 http://bit.ly/29aUEiT Doxa Mission 31 http://bit.ly/2alhnoh Halios Delfin http://bit.ly/2aEXEW8 Halios Tropik http://bit.ly/1KSLipi Zulu Diver 328 Rubber Nato http://bit.ly/2aoyMxt Laguna 2 http://bit.ly/2aoyu9X Q&A #1 - Thanks Justin! Alpina Alpiner GMT 4 http://bit.ly/2akJF8l Omega Seamaster Pro GMT 2534.50 or 2538 “Great White” http://bit.ly/2aAh2Cv Omega jumping local hand video http://bit.ly/2aEXsqa Grand Seiko SBGM021 http://bit.ly/2aFdRuj GS High Beat GMT http://bit.ly/2ahUX9n #2 - Thanks Garret! Sinn 556 http://bit.ly/29Wgbud Sinn 104 http://bit.ly/2acnYlb Archimede Pilot Watches http://bit.ly/2az9SwT Sinn 856 B-Uhr http://bit.ly/2akJOJ9 Tudor Ranger http://bit.ly/2aDbjvA Final Notes Watch Theives That Picked LA Clean http://thebea.st/2acoAXP Outside Online Podcast - EP 01 Robert Young Pelton http://apple.co/2acoEXO Subaru's 600hp Isle of Mann STi http://bit.ly/2apYhya Mark Higgins big save http://bit.ly/2aGW572

This week we’re joined by Winnipeg graphic designers and beer lovers Mark Remoquillo & Evan Marnoch to talk about design, and in particular brewery and beer-label design. We’re drinking the Howe Sound Mexican Chiapas Cold Pressed Coffee Ale as well as a few other tasty bottles that our guests brought along! Show Notes 00:00 – Introduction […] The post Episode 146: Howe Sound Coffee Ale + Design appeared first on Pub Chat.

Episode 4 of the Coast Beat podcast, featuring stories about an increase in the number of discarded needles turning up around Sechelt, efforts to clear up a derelict vessel in Howe Sound, a new smoking bylaw in Gibsons, editor John Gleeson taking aim at some problems he sees at Sechelt Council, and the area’s MP defending the Saudi arms deal in Parliament.

This week Ben and Aadil aim for a 'quick' episode, with the expected result. More on the FFXV demo, leading to a handful of discursive tangents. We also talk Dead Star, one of this months PS Plus games. This week's topic comes from the problems with the Division updates and what we can expect for support, communication, and how many of us are actually stretched out in the whaambulance. Ben drinks a couple beers from Crossed Anchors Brewing, 3 C's Gold and North Star Spiced Ale. Aadil drinks Muskoka Mad Tom IPA and the Devil's Elbow IPA by Howe Sound. Tanked Up – Episode 33 – Hey Listen!

This week Ben and Aadil aim for a ‘quick’ episode, with the expected result. More on the FFXV demo, leading to a handful of discursive tangents. We also talk Dead Star, one of this months PS Plus games. This week’s topic comes from the problems with the Division updates and what we can expect for support, communication, and how many of us are actually stretched out in the whaambulance. Ben drinks a couple beers from Crossed Anchors Brewing, 3 C’s Gold and North Star Spiced Ale. Aadil drinks Muskoka Mad Tom IPA and the Devil’s Elbow IPA by Howe Sound. Tanked Up – Episode 33 – Hey Listen!

In a Pub Chat first, we’re brewing a beer on today’s episode with our guest Kenley Kristofferson leading the way. Brewing beer wasn’t too difficult, so we managed to drink some Amsterdam Framboise and Howe Sound’s Super Jupiter ISA while we were at it. Show Notes 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Amsterdam Framboise 05:00 – […] The post Episode 105: Pub Chat brews a beer with Kenley appeared first on Pub Chat.

Another episode from The Howe Sound System

It's a rollercoaster week on The HSS. Some newfound Beasties kick it all off as we head into DJ Spooky doing some of his best work on the Trojan Records catalog. The brand new Gunshotta by Machinedrum takes us dark and steppy followed by Paper Diamond and Trouble Andrew. After the break we start dark and moody with M.Rahn and then somehow end up at the opposite side of the spectrum raving out to a Rihanna remix followed by some seriously old school rave stylee from Tin Man. If we weren't so secure with our music selections over the past 90 shows we'd be ashamed but we aren't. DJ Kentaro brings us back to the now with his remix of Reso's Check 1,2 and Modeselektor cry out for the bass drum. The Beasties bring us home in fine style as we try to figure out what the hell we just played. www.HoweSoundSystem.com www.facebook.com/HoweSoundSystem Tracklist: Beastie Boys - DOn't Play No Game That I can't Win DJ Spooky - Revolution Disco Dub Machinedrum - Gunshotta Paper Diamond - All Green Lights Trouble Andrew - Adorable M.Rahn - Confused Mass Rihanna - Where Have You Been? (Paperchaser Radio Edit) Tin Man - Eighteen Strings (Full On Kitchen Mix) Reso - Check 1,2 (DJ Kentaro Remix) Modeselektor - Hyper Hyper Beastie Boys - Long Burn The Fire

Another episode from The Howe Sound System

Another episode from The Howe Sound System

Another episode from The Howe Sound System