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Louis Belcourt/ CKTZ News - July 18, 2024 - Cortes Island was included in the third annual Oceanwise Conservation Association's 2024 Whale Blitz, which included events all over the Vancouver coast, educating people on whale information and how to spot whales and report on their sightings. A booth hosted by the coordinator of the Oceanwise Conservation Association provided information on whales in our area and encouraged people to report their whale sightings to the Whale Report App. The Oceanwise Conservation Association was made aware of the reports of the supposed three year old whale named Vector that is entangled in fishing line, but hasn't heard of any follow up sightings. Another potentially entangled humpback was reported to Oceanwise off of Hornby Island on Monday night and locals are encouraged to keep an eye out and report it to Oceanwise, the D

Deputy head of mission for Japan's embassy in Ottawa, Tokuro Furuya, is here to learn about potential business opportunities from capelin to hydrogen + Michael Teasdale of HoldFastNL says first seaweed harvest a success + Amanda MacCarthy of Ocean Wise says their immersive undersea experience has been travelling across Newfoundland.

Ocean Wise, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, has initiated the deployment of advanced underwater technology in the form of hydrophones to enhance whale detection capabilities in B.C. waters. Guest: Jessica Scott, Senior Manager of the Ocean Wise Whales Initiative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

This week's show is to help you with planning for the Holidays and beyond. Our first guest is Chef Ned Bell who, as a big proponent of Ocean Wise and now also an Ambassador for Buy BC, we ask him for tips on making your season sustainable and local; first time guest Tara Lee, Food & Travel Writer, offers up some excellent restaurants for celebrating milestones and she and Anthony talk about the factors that make the difference for them; Dan Wildermuth, VP of Global Marketing for Rodney Strong Estate Wines, offers insider tips on making the most of a trip to Sonoma County and Anthony provides his list of wines to enjoy at home for Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Bad managers are causing one in three staff to walk*. Luckily for OceanWise, Sarah Cockcroft isn't one of these managers. She is only two weeks into her role there, but she is going in with her eyes wide open to what is needed of her. Sarah has the benefit of hindsight. She is not new to management and that is why I invited her to join me to discuss the very real problems that are existing in many organisations today. Instead of starting with clear ideas about what she wants, she has armed herself with questions to find out what her team needs of her. Sarah knows that this will help her identify how to be, and where to spend her time. Are you that confident in your role?Probably not when you consider data from the CMI that found as many as 82% of new managers in the UK are “accidental managers” – embarking on the role with no formal training in management or leadership.Sarah explains key ideas that managers and leaders need to explore and consciously develop:the timing of training for managers new into their role essential skills; what manager development should focus onvulnerability and authenticity when you're under pressurethe importance of knowing someone has your backkey factors for shaping a successful teamhow to have good one-to-onesthe different roles of managers and leaders; can they be the same person?THE NEED FOR TIME AND SPACE!If you're still not convinced that you need to do anything after listening to Sarah, find out how much money your company spends on recruitment vs retention. And look at your wider data. How many of YOUR employees are walking?

The average American home produces 533 million microfibers annually, according to a 2019 study by Ocean Wise. CiCLO, a new polyester and nylon additive, promises to make those microfibers biodegrade in landfills or water, potentially eliminating these microplastic pollutants. Meet Andrea Ferris, CEO and cofounder at Intrinsic Advanced Materials, maker of CiCLO, a nutrient that attracts microorganisms to the weakest points in a synthetic fiber, where they feed and break down the material. According to the company, the result is a textile that decomposes as quickly as natural fibers like wool. CiCLO has been certified by OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT as not harmful to human health. While we must reduce the use of synthetics, it is also beneficial to make those materials we use less damaging when they escape into nature. Synthetic textiles are a plague, starting with shoppers who buy, wear, and discard clothing at an unprecedented rate. Too often, clothing becomes waste in the environment. Consumers wear fast fashions an average of only seven times before discarding them. CiCLO is an intriguing solution for the clothes that end their useful life in the landfill or as litter — it could help reduce the long-term impact of materials that escape into nature. You can learn more about CiCLO and Intrinsic Advanced Materials at https://ciclotextiles.com/

Scott is committed to advancing nature-based solutions that benefit people and the planet. His current work and experience has resulted in an inspiring and dynamic network that seeks solutions to the complex environmental challenges of our times. He work closely with various levels of government, industry, universities and non-profits to coordinate and amplify these efforts. In concert with a talented team at Ocean Wise, he designs, scales and optimizes solutions that have concrete benefits to people and the planet. Scott was selected as the North American civil society representative for the third and fourth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), in Nairobi, Kenya. He also recently completed his Executive MBA at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University in early 2020.Scott is fortunate to have worked and lived across Canada and internationally over the last decade. This has provided Scott with the unique opportunity to contribute to and lead an incredible variety of teams with different values, worldviews, and skill sets. Connect with Scott via email: Scott.Bohachyk@ocean.orgOceanwise: https://ocean.orgScott's department at Oceanwise: https://ocean.org/climate-change/seaforestation/Education resources including the SeaDome: https://ocean.org/learn-explore/education/Oceanwise for teens: https://ocean.org/learn-explore/youth-programs/youthtosea/ Oceanwise for young adults: https://ocean.org/learn-explore/youth-programs/ocean-bridge/

Do you know the story behind the food you are feeding your dog? Did you know that dogs like variety in their meals - just like us - and that Open Farm Brand provides quality food to allow for this variety in your dog's bowl? In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz™ Canine Academy Podcast, host Corey McCusker is joined by the Territory Manager of Eastern Canada for Open Farm Pet Food, David Phillips to share with us how Open Food started, what they offer, and why to choose them.In this episode, Corey and Dave cover:Dave's position and background with Open FarmThe inspirational story of how Open Farm got started.Dave shares details about their offerings and what differentiates Open Farm from the competition.How you can potentially prevent allergies in a puppy and what to do if your dog already has allergies.The standards to which Open Farm food is created include getting meat from sources that are Certified Humane or Global Animal Partnership and partnering with Ocean Wise.How easy it is to transition your protein with Open Farm and provide variety in your dog's meals.Some exciting news from Open Farm on some new offerings – including raw mix!Dave shares what is available in their food line for cats and what is upcoming next month for them.That you can get Open Farm food in the York Region at Muttz with Mannerz™.Two last important things that Dave shares with us are the advanced traceability available with Open Farm products and that all of the packaging is fully recyclable through a program called TerraCycle.ResourcesTo learn more about Open Farm Foods visit: https://openfarmpet.comSpecial GuestDavid Phillips, Territory Manager of Eastern Canada Open Farm FoodDave Phillips is currently the Territory Manager for Eastern Canada with Open Farm. He brings with him 20 plus years in the pet industry working alongside retailers to grow their businesses both on a store and pet food brand perspective. Dave was the first hire of Open Farm and has had the opportunity to see the brand start from its infancy to the fastest growing brand now in North America.  He has had several positions with them including Regional Manager for Canada and Director for Eastern North America.Your Host:Corey McCusker, Canine CoachCorey's passion for helping humans and dogs excel led her to take a leap of faith after 22 years working in the Financial Industry to leave her corporate job in 2006 and start two companies. Corey is a Coach at heart and works with business leaders and high-performance teams, but her true passion has always been canines. She now has created a career that supports both. Corey founded Muttz with Mannerz in 2006. Her foundation of knowledge which includes being a Senior Manager, Dog Trainer, Vet Assistant, World Tour Lead, and Mental Performance Coach helped her to launch the Canine Academy. The purpose of the academy is to assist pet parents build the foundation for their pups to be with them for life. Corey believes in giving back to the community. Over many years she has volunteered at the Toronto Humane Society and the OSPCA and is also proud to be an evaluator for St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy Program. She held the position of Director of Communications on the board for the Canadian Association for Women Entrepreneurs and Executives from 2017-2019.  She has been active with Markham Fair and been a Team Captain and on the Executive for Stouffville Ladies Floor Hockey League for over 15 years. Corey has made Stouffville her home for the last 18 years and shares it with Mike, her partner, two stepdaughters, Karla and Alison, and their two energetic kittens, Dino and Demi. Over the years Corey has been fortunate to be blessed to share her life with 6 wonderful canines, Tilley (Miniature Dachshund), Tiny, Kira (Great Danes), Fred (Maltese), Charlie (Morkie), and Cleo (Miniature Poodle). Corey and Mike welcomed their new puppy, Skye, a rescue Muttz from Manitoba reserves into their home in June. 2021. They have big hopes for her and look forward to Skye filling their lives with joy and being an active member of Team Muttz. Contact:Muttz with Mannerz – https://muttzwithmannerz.comCorey's Email – corey@muttzwithmannerz.comJoin Corey each month for the Women and Dog Circle Free Meetups you can register here  >> https://www.seewhatshecando.com/women-and-dogs-circle

Brad Liski is a social entrepreneur and the CEO of British Columbia-based Tru Earth, a global household cleaning product company focused on biodegradability and the elimination of single-use plastic waste.  In 2022, Tru Earth partnered with Ocean Wise to launch the American Shoreline Clean-up Program.   Brad was recently named a Sustainability Leader by Canada's Clean50 for 2022. Other awards Brad and Tru Earth have received include B.C.'s CEO of the year, B.C.'s Top Exporter of the Year, and Best Eco-Friendly Household Product Company 2022.   To learn more about the TruEarthMovement, go to tru.earth.   In this episode we discuss: ●      The most sustainable innovation in laundry detergent (ever) ●      Why Tru Earth manufacturers in North America ●      Tru Earth's secret for attracting top talent ●      The recipe behind Tru Earth's record 4-year growth     Key Takeaways: When you create a product that aligns with consumer values, makes life easier, and fixes a market need for both consumers and retailers, magic happens. The market rewards smart solutions, and we need more smart solutions like Tru Earth's eco-strips across industries. What we measure shows what we value. Brad talked about the two main metrics that Tru Earth uses to measure success: 1) how many plastic bottles Tru Earth has eliminated from shelves, homes, and ultimately landfills; and 2) how many loads of laundry they've donated. These metrics have incredible power because they are meaningful. These metrics are a reason to get out of bed in the morning, a reason to innovate new solutions, and a reason for employees to engage deeply with work. What are you measuring at work? We sell our potential short when we set our sights too low. Focusing only on extrinsic metrics, like revenue and market share, is setting your sights too low. But when you tap into someone's intrinsic desire to make a difference, when your metrics show a deep meaning for why your company exists in the world, you unleash a force more powerful than anything found in a traditional business model. Recycling plastic is not going to solve our plastic waste problem. Only 5% of plastic is recycled, which means 95% of plastic—year after year—ends up in landfills,  polluting our waters, or being incinerated (which hurts our air).  This is a call to action for changemakers across industries to innovate solutions that eliminate plastic, especially single-use plastic. This type of innovation is not only important and meaningful, but it can also be incredibly profitable.    References: ●      Tru Earth ●      You can learn more about polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and its use in dishwashing detergent pods here. ●      The Greenpeace report on plastic recycling can be read here. ●      Ocean Wise ○      Shoreline Cleanup conservation program ●      entrepreneurship@UBC   Connect & Share: If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading them!   If this episode resonated with you, I ask you to send it to a friend. Help bring even more visibility to these leaders that are using business as a force for good!   Subscribe to the Purpose and Profit newsletter to make sure you don't miss future episodes.   This podcast is for you, the listener. I'd love to hear what resonated with you, or if you have a suggestion on who would be a great guest for this show. Please send me a note at info@KathyVarol.com.  

Brad Liski is a social entrepreneur and the CEO of British Columbia-based Tru Earth, a global household cleaning product company focused on biodegradability and the elimination of waste. The company is one of several founded in his lifetime, but the first that inspires him to wake up every morning excited to make a difference. Liski is a member of the Board of the Salish Sea Research & Education Society and is passionate about the environment and causing disruption for the betterment of the planet. He has also built a strong partnership between Tru Earth and the global conservation organization, Ocean Wise. Together, the two organizations have founded the American Shoreline Clean-up Program to encourage others to get involved in the fight to save the oceans and the planet. In addition, Liski is a leader in positioning companies and brands for dynamic growth and profitable expansion; he has a long and verifiable record of success leading start-up, high growth, acquisition, merger and receivership operations. Liski believes that the best thing we can do to save the planet is to educate young people. He lives out this passion as a mentor at Entrepreneurship @ University of British Columbia focusing on climate solutions. Liski was recently named a Sustainability Leader by Canada's Clean50 for 2022. As the leader in the Retail Product category, he has been recognized for making the most significant impact in helping Canada reach our climate targets. Other awards Liski and Tru Earth have received include B.C.'s CEO of the year, B.C.'s Top Exporter of the Year, and Best Eco-Friendly Household Product Company 2022.

Peter Ross discusses with interviewer Aaron Pete the report he co-authored that exposes the discovery of an "astounding diversity" of contaminants, including cocaine and pesticides, in the Sumas Lake region following the November 2021 floods, and also shares his thoughts on the impact of the report and his Healthy Waters Program.Raincoast Conservation in partnership with other organizations conducted a seven-week study which found 177 "new and emerging contaminants" in the water, including painkillers, pesticides, and sucralose, raising concerns about the health of fish habitat and the people in the area. The study identified excessive nutrients, metals, hydrocarbons, and pesticides as the primary pollutants of concern, highlighting the impacts of domestic and agricultural practices on the fish habitat in the region.Dr. Peter S. Ross is an ocean pollution expert who has published over 160 scientific articles and book chapters on pollutants in the oceans. He discovered that the region's killer whales are the most contaminated marine mammals in the world, and recently reported on the widespread distribution of microplastics in the NE Pacific and Arctic oceans. He is the founder of the Ocean Pollution Research Program and the Plastics Lab at Ocean Wise, and has advised industry, government, the G7, the European Union, and the OECD on priority pollutants and microplastics. Dr. Ross is now Senior Scientist at Raincoast Conservation Foundation, where he is developing a new community-oriented Healthy Waters Program.Read the full report: https://www.raincoast.org/reports/flood/Chapters: 1:09 Sumas Lake Re-emerging7:39 Designing the Research15:02 Findings of the Report22:10 Waters Pre-Contact32:44 Impact on Fish42:06 What are the Solutions?51:04 Other Raincoast Conservation ProjectsSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com

I had the chance recently to sit down with Scott Bohachyk. He's the Youth Director at Oceanwise which is a non-profit conservation organization inspiring action to conserve our oceans. They describe themselves as an organization whose vision is a world in which oceans are healthy and flourishing, bearing in mind of course that its the ocean that gives us the air we breathe and the wonder of life.Scott has built a global network that includes governments, industry, universities and non-profits all in the name of solutions to the complex environmental challenges of our time. His focus areas recently have been an ocean free of plastic, sea forestation and the changing arctic. His work within these teams is creating programs that have empowered over 500,000 people each year to protect and restore the ocean.Scott is directing an Oceanwise program called Waves of Change which includes a travelling presentation with an inflatable dome that students go in and get an immersive visual experience of the under water world. I'm so glad that there are people like Scott who are bringing this critical information to students. At one point in this discussion, I raise the point that when a teacher finds themself saying that a particular lesson is so important or that students need to know this or that, my challenge is to ask themself with critical care…is it really that important or do they really need to know that? There are aspects of science that I believe ARE in the category of NEED to know, and ARE so important. The science of ocean chemistry and the atmospheric changes brought on by energy production require education and awareness if in fact we want our students to be equipped with the knowledge and skills that can bring us back into an equilibrium with nature.The traditional science curriculum should reflect the changing world we live in and there are wonderful ways to adapt it to a more modern application. One of the first things teachers should do then is equip themselves with the knowledge and understand what's going on. And Scott Bohachyk may be your starting point. This is what I would call a “mindset” discussion. There is lots here to get you thinking and hopefully spur your teaching on to include lessons about the health and potential future state of our oceans.Find Oceanwise at https://ocean.org

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Bringing Awareness to Cigarette Butt Litter Guest: Yasmin Schepens - Alum from the Ocean Wise youth program Ocean Bridge

Ch1: Could you use $1000 from the Canadian government?  Will that help or are there bigger problems that need to be addressed instead of just a one time lump sum payment. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Ch2: There are experts who are cautioning Canadians about becoming to dependant on air-conditioning. Guest:  Adam Rysanek, assistant professor of environmental systems in the UBC's school of architecture. Ch3: As summer gets into full swing, BC Hydro has implemented a free parking pass system at Buntzen Lake. Guest: Kyle Donaldson, BC Hydro Spokesperson. Ch4: A report by the City of Surrey shows illegal dumping has increased in Surrey. What is being done about it? Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Ch5: British Columbia's iconic southern resident killer whales are not only endangered, they're not getting enough to eat for prolonged periods, new research has revealed. Guest:  Fanny Couture, Lead author of study and  PhD candidate at UBC's Institute for Oceans and Fisheries and Ocean Wise. Ch6: The highly anticipated BC Civic elections are coming up this fall, and people are letting their local governments know that housing is a top priority. Guest: Jill Atkey, CEO of BC Non-Profit Housing Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Pete sits down with Dr. Peter Ross to learn about ocean pollution, plastics, and chemicals. He discovered the region's killer whales to be the most ‘contaminated marine mammals in the world' in a groundbreaking study, and reported on the widespread distribution of microplastics in the NE Pacific and Arctic oceans. In this interview, Dr. Ross explains the causes of ocean pollution, what is being done to address this growing global problem and what individuals can do to help. Dr. Peter S. Ross is an internationally recognized ocean pollution expert working as a senior scientist with Raincoast Conservation Foundation, and an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia as well as the University of Victoria. Dr. Ross is a Science Manager and ocean pollution scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the academic, government and private sectors. Skilled in conservation research, Public Engagement, Media interactions, Scientific Publishing, Report Writing, Policy Analysis. Strong education professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Utrecht University in the Netherlands, and MSc from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. He recently served as the Vice-President of Research at Ocean Wise, where he founded the Ocean Pollution Research Program, launched PollutionTracker and the Plastics Lab. He served for 16 years as a federal Research Scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. His work with priority pollutants and microplastics has led to numerous invitations to advise industry, government, the G7, the European Union, and the OECD. His work has been featured prominently in national and international media. Dr Ross is now Senior Scientist at Raincoast Conservation Foundation, where he is developing a new community-oriented Healthy Waters Program. Peter Ross LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ross-53241855/?originalSubdomain=ca Peter Ross Twitter: https://twitter.com/calypsocoast Donate to Raincoast Conservation: https://www.raincoast.org/donate/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jl39CsCYhImbLevAF6aTe?si=dc4479f225ff440b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bigger-than-me-podcast/id1517645921 Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMDc3MjYyLnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiA8JKF2tT0AhUPmp4KHR2rAPkQ9sEGegQIARAC Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/geiqqB2TJxg Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:25 Serving in the Canadian Military 0:10:50 Becoming an Ocean Pollution Expert 0:37:49 Killer Whales in BC are the most CONTAMINATED marine mammals 0:49:59 Indigenous Principles & Conservation 1:07:40 Ocean Garbage Patches & Boyan Slat 1:23:34 Polyester, Plastics & Ocean Pollution 1:51:35 Saving the Ocean 2:20:49 Are Aquariums Good or Bad? 2:39:12 How Can Listeners Help Save the Ocean?

“You have to think of ways that are creative and outside the box in order to grab people's attention.” Andrea Nicholson Growing a successful career takes hard work. This is true even when granted with opportunities that have potential to propel us to greater heights, such as media exposure. Our guest today Andrea Nicholson, was thrust into the limelight early on in her career, and says that it takes hard work to become the best, the media only amplifies who you really are.   Since the early age of thirteen, Andrea has been consumed by the art of food. She is a creator, teacher and connoisseur. Andrea is a Red Seal certified chef who received her culinary training at George Brown College in Toronto. Her professional experience includes positions in respected Toronto restaurants and culinary institutes such as Luce, Via Allegro, The Fifth, Humber College, George Brown College, 35 Elm, Trattoria Nervosa, and Partner/Culinary Director of Great Cooks, as well as traveling the culinary globe and working with internationally acclaimed chefs and the world renowned 6 star luxury liner Regent Seven Seas. Andrea also trained in New York City under Roberto Caporuscio and holds a diploma from the A.P.N. of Naples, Italy, distinguishing her as a certified Pizzaiuoli. Andrea's passion for food is evident in her masterful creations, which celebrate the purity of local and seasonal ingredients. Supporting sustainability, Canadian farmers, purveyors and Ocean Wise is the central tenet of her cuisine. Through this love of local and seasonal produce, Andrea created her own artisan product line called Killer Condiments which is available across Canada. Andrea's Food Network stardom originated when she appeared as a contestant on Season 1 of Top Chef Canada. She has been a host on The Marilyn Denis Show, Restaurant Takeover and is currently a judge on Food Network's and Cooking Channels Fire Masters. Andrea currently owns the wildly popular Butchie's Restaurant. She is also the owner of the product line Killer Condiments and a great mama to Elliott. In today's episode, Andrea talks to us about her journey to becoming one of the most prominent and recognized chef not only in Canada, but around the world as well. Listen in! Social Media Handles: LinkedIn Self:  linkedin.com/in/andrea-nicholson-56121a32                    Twitter self:    https://twitter.com/Andrea_N                                               Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chefandreanicholson/?hl=en   Facebook:       https://web.facebook.com/chefandreanicholson I'm on my 20th year now in the restaurant business. I started off as a young, aspiring chef and food was always at the forefront of my life, and I credit a lot of my passion for food to my grandmother, my dad and my mom. I got my first kitchen job when I was 13, worked at the best restaurants in Toronto moving and learning as much as I could. I went to culinary school and at 19, I went to work on the cruise ship, because there was nothing left in Toronto to offer. I came back to Toronto and I started running a couple kitchens. I applied for Top Chef and became a contestant on the first season of Top Chef Canada, which was a interesting experience and a stepping stone that opened up so many different possibilities. I later had my son and became jobless, but focused on and expanded my condiments business. I then went to host Restaurant Takeover, which was amazing, because it brought me back into the restaurant world again. I had set a goal for myself that by the time I was 30, I would own my own restaurant independent of any partners or angel investors. I went back and did Top Chef All Stars and I came in fourth position, which again opened up so many doors for me. Now I'm judge on Fire Masters , which is such an amazing show. For someone who owns a barbecue and restaurants, being a judge on a barbecue show, has really helped out a lot. Commercial break A big takeaway from doing Restaurant Takeover was that I ended up opening up Butchies which is a Meat + Three restaurant. Kitchens are a place where you want to have to be there, otherwise you will produce crappy food with no love. In my restaurant, I tried my best to have people who love what they do and who want to see growth, and this has really helped to keep the turnover low. We have an inclusive and diverse workforce that is 96% female, because I enjoy surrounding myself with women due to our abilities. 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What would water tell us if it could talk? How can each of us strengthen our relationship with the waterways and water bodies near our homes? Our special guests from Ocean Wise and Water Rangers joined us to discuss these questions and more, as we covered as much territory as Canada has coastline (well, maybe not that much...). Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat:   *need-to-know facts about salt water and freshwater *the disconnection many people have with water and how this can be addressed *the impacts of climate change on our waterways *sustainable fishing and agricultural practices *citizen science and community monitoring to fill large data gaps *action steps like the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and reducing the use of road salt Guests:  Daphne Austin is the Online Specialist for online learning and ocean literacy with Ocean Wise. Through virtual programming, she connects others to the ocean, inspiring them to become ‘ocean wise' to make positive choices for ocean health. Ocean Wise is a globally focused not-for-profit conservation organization on a mission to protect and restore the world's ocean. Laura Gilbert is the Community research coordinator for Water Rangers, which involves helping run projects and supporting their community of water testers. From webinars with first graders in the Yukon to excursions with students in after-school programs in Montréal, Laura loves to spark young learners' interest in science and caring for water. Kat Kavanagh is the Executive Director of Water Rangers. She was part of a winning team at the 2015 Aquahacking's Ottawa Summit, which "a two- day hack-a-thon to develop technical solutions for the Ottawa River. Her team's citizen science platform was essentially a prototype for what would later become Water Rangers." (adapted from the Water Rangers website) Several water-testing kits can be purchased now at Canada's Non-profit Outdoor Learning Store: https://outdoorlearningstore.com/product/water-education-testkit/

As world leaders get set to discuss the climate crisis at the COP26 summit in Glasgow, some scientists are betting on virtual reality to make you feel more connected to the state of our seas. We learn more about fostering ocean empathy with Jessica Blythe, assistant professor at the Environmental Sustainability Research Centre at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont.; Dr. Erika Woolsey, a marine biologist and a visiting scholar at the Stanford University Virtual Human Interaction Lab in California; and Lasse Gustavsson, president and CEO of Oceanwise, an ocean conservation organization based in B.C.

What's for dinner? Are we having sustainably caught Arctic Char from right here in Canada? Or are we easting an endangered species illegally caught from halfway around the world?Well unless you have a DNA testing kit there's no way to know. Seafood in Canada has been shown to be labelled incorrectly 47% of the time so you really have no idea what you are actually eating. How can we help support our honest fishermen and women and stop supporting criminal fishing organizations and save our oceans?Well tuning into today's podcast is a great place to learn from the experts who are working hard to sort this issue out!In today's episode you will hear from Sophika Kostyniuk the Director of Fisheries and Seafood of the Oceanwise Seafood Program. You'll learn all about how buying sustainable seafood can be as easy as looking for a Oceanwise logo when your at a restaurant or grocery store.

What's for dinner? Are we having sustainably caught Arctic Char from right here in Canada? Or are we easting an endangered species illegally caught from halfway around the world?Well unless you have a DNA testing kit there's no way to know. Seafood in Canada has been shown to be labelled incorrectly 47% of the time so you really have no idea what you are actually eating. How can we help support our honest fishermen and women and stop supporting criminal fishing organizations and save our oceans?Well tuning into today's podcast is a great place to learn from the experts who are working hard to sort this issue out! In today's episode you will hear from Christina Callegari the Sustainable Seafood Coordinator from Seachoice and the Ecology Action Centre. Christina works hard to raise awareness about seafood fraud and to advocate for seafood traceability to be adopted across Canada wide.To give us an economics point of view on food fraud we spoke with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from the Dalhousie  University Agri-Food and Analytics Lab. You may have seen him on the news whenever there is a major story about food or may have even tuned into his podcast The Food Professor Podcast. Dr. Charlebois shared many nuggets of wisdom about why food fraud is an issue everyone should be concerned about and how it impacts many sectors of the food world.Everyone we spoke with directed us to talk to the team from Oceana Canada who discovered 47% of the seafood tested from across Canada was labelled incorrectly. We spoke with  Sayara Thurston who is a Seafood Fraud Campaigner about this complicated issue and how Oceana Canada is taking it head on!And last but not least you'll hear from Sophika Kostyniuk the Director of Fisheries and Seafood of the Oceanwise Seafood Program. You'll learn all about how buying sustainable seafood can be as easy as looking for a Oceanwise logo when your at a restaurant or grocery store.The Aquatic Bisophere Project The ABP is establishing a conservation Aquarium in the Prairies to help tell the Story of Water.

Have you ever wondered how to make a sustainable seafood choice for dinner? Or felt overwhelmed when standing in front of a seafood counter? Then this episode is for you! Join us this week as we discuss some of the ecolabels and tools for assessing seafood sustainability, including our own rules for choosing what to eat! This episode featured interviews with: Isabella Sulpizio at Ocean Wise (@oceanwiseseafood) Claire Dawson at Ocean Wise (@oceanwiseseafood) Jennifer Bushman (www.jenniferbushman.com) Music in this episode is "Twinkle Twinkle" by David Mumford, available on the Free Music Archive (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Mumford/Bonfire_Music/David_Mumford_-_Bonfire_Music_-_11_Twinkle_Twinkle). We love to hear your feedback. Follow the Coastal Routes Project www.twitter.com/@Coastal_Routes Philip Loring www.twitter.com/@ConserveChange Hannah Harrison www.twitter.com/@fishpeopleplace Emily De Sousa www.twitter.com/@emilyseaside If you have a story to share with us or questions about how we make the podcast, send us an email at stories@coastalroutes.org.

India's cricket team makes sporting history, microplastics pollute the Arctic, Adidas fungi footwear and mealworms for dinner, anyone?

Born in Montreal, Valentine Thomas was trained as a lawyer in Canada and worked in finance in London for six years before leaving it all behind to pursue her passions. She quit her job and gave up the urban lifestyle to fiercely advocate for sustainable seafood systems while encouraging people to reconsider their relationship with nature, as well as their own self-confidence, health and wellness. Currently, Valentine is a world-class spear-fisher, freediving instructor, published author, thought leader, educator and influencer with a global platform and reach. Two Times TEDx Speaker, Forbes Magazine Change-Maker, Quebec Government Consultant on Fisheries, Speaker for Ocean Wise, Ambassador for Marine Stewardship Council, Ambassador for Eco-Tourism of the Philippines, Board Member of Trust Your Work Foundation and Marine Education Initiative, Author of Seafood Sustainability Cookbook, TV Host. Website: https://valentinethomas.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valentinethomas/?hl=en

We are joined this episode by a very exciting and special guest-Dr. Valeria Vergara, Beluga researcher extraordinaire! The contact call audio and the clip of a child calling in a busy playground are both copyright Dr. Valeria Vergara, Ocean Wise, and are shared here with her permission. Show Notes: –Drone footage of Beluga Whale contact […]

Our last podcast of the year! Today we're covering the new "Closing the Loop on Plastics" program that aims to generate conversation, research and action amongst B.C.'s youth. This six-week educational program is designed to empower future change leaders to join the dialogue around plastic waste and recovery, ultimately creating a future of zero waste. We're joined by two of the experts behind this program, Scott Bohachyk from Ocean Wise and Allen Langdon from Return-It. They bring their extensive knowledge of their industries to BC secondary schools and to our podcast episode today. Ocean Wise: https://ocean.org/ Return-It: https://www.return-it.ca/

Join Greater Vancouver Zoo's Menita Prasad for a Wild Conversation. Covering all things wild, from conservation, natural events, animal behavior, and much more! - In episode 4, Menita discusses the Ocean, climate change, and more. Visit ocean.org (Ocean Wise) and vanaqua.org (Vancouver Aquarium) to learn more! In the second half, Menita answers questions from our listeners! - Be sure to visit gvzoo.com. And remember to support or donate to your local zoos or aquariums, conservation organization, or even volunteer!

Chapter 1: Neo-Nazis and extremist organizations are capitalizing on the COVID-19 pandemic, according to  declassified CSIS documents.  Guest: Stewart Bell, Global News Investigative Journalist. Chapter 2: It’s a countdown until the COVID vaccine is widely available anywhere in the world right now, but frontline workers south of the border may be weeks ahead of Canadians.  Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Chapter 3: Coming soon to the Fraser River Discovery Centre will be A Place of Learning that focuses on the long standing First Nations history on this waterway. To discuss the announcement of the proposal to develop A Place of Learning, Niki Reitmayer spoke to Musqueam Councillor Nolan Charles and Mark Rizzo, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Fraser River Discovery Centre Society. They spoke about how this project will help further document and share the rich cultural history in our own backyard.  Guest: Nolan Charles, Musqueam Councillor Guest: Mark Rizzo, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Fraser River Discovery Centre Society Chapter 4: The cracks in our social safety net have never been more apparent than during this pandemic.  Being stuck at home is a lot different in a 500 square foot apartment than it is in a standalone home with a backyard.  Guest: Dr. Sarah Schulman, co-author of The Trampoline Effect: Redesigning Our Social Safety Nets. Chapter 5: If your child attends school in the Fraser Health Region, there are new protocols for what happens when an exposure happens at their school.  Guest: Jordan Tinney, Surrey School Superintendent. Chapter 6: One of the biggest risks with COVID is that our hospital capacity could be overwhelmed.  That’s why researchers at the Surrey Hospital Foundation are looking at treating COVID patients virtually in their homes.  Guest: Dr. Kate Keetch, Director, Department of Evaluation and Research Services at Fraser Health. Chapter 7: It’s just the latest recognition for his work in ocean conservation for Fish Counter founder Robert Clark.  He was awarded the order of Canada for his role in founding Ocean Wise. Guest: Robert Clark, founder of the Fish Counter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-More disturbing records getting set south of the border when it comes to the coronavirus.  Daily case numbers are hitting levels they haven't seen since August and hospitalizations in the midwest are reaching new record levels every day.  Guest: Jennifer Johnson, Global News Washington Correspondent. -On October 7, the Canadian Government announced details about which single-use plastics will be covered by a national ban coming into effect in 2021. Ocean Wise was a key collaborator in the creation of the Government's plastics ban policy.  Laura Hardman, Manager of the Plastics Program at Ocean Wise, spoke to our Niki Reitmayer. -Video of Liberal MLA Jane Thornthwaite making sexist comments about a rival MLA at a BC Liberal event got a lot of traction on social media over the weekend.  Mo Amir does commentaries here at CKNW and he also hosts the podcast Vancolour. He was the one who actually posted the video footage on Twitter, and he joins us now to talk about what's happened since then.  Guest:  Mo Amir, CKNW commentator, host of the Vancolour Podcast. -We've been asked to keep our Thanksgiving celebrations small this year, but over in Ontario they're going even further.  Guest: Marianne Dimain, Global News Morning reporter in Toronto. -A charity that assists Vancouver's homeless by providing them with haircuts has been given a breath of new life after being forced to shut down operations due to the pandemic.  Niki Reitmayer spoke to Alysha Osborne, founder of 2 Paycheques Away. -A find in Vancouver over the weekend as actor Jon Cryer lost, then found, his wedding ring in pouring rain on the seawall. Guest: Chris Turner, ring finders. -A broadcasting titan has decided to take a step back from work after more than four decades.  Spice Radio founder and president Shushma Datt has had an enormous impact on the industry, on the community, and on the future of so many aspiring broadcasters.  Guest: Shushma Datt, President and Founder of Spice Radio.

Let's listen and learn to curated educational episodes! Danika Strecko is our second ocean expert, who works with OceanWise. Danika is the Director of Education at the Vancouver Aquarium in British Columbia, Canada. Connect with Tim and Victoria on Edupodcaster.com to learn more.

Chapter 1: Today is Labour Day. The president and CEO of Community Savings Credit Union says that today is a day when we should reflect on the significance of labour unions.  Guest: Mike Schilling, President & CEO of Community Savings Credit Union Chapter 2: Just because summer holidays are nearly over, that doesn't mean we are officially out of wildfire season just yet. And 2020 has posed some unique challenges for fighting and preventing wildfires due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Guest: Lori Daniels, UBC wildfire expert and a professor in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences Chapter 3: Tomorrow is back-to-school for students young and old! More than 20-thousand students across Metro Vancouver will be returning to Kwantlen Polytechnic University's five campuses starting tomorrow.  Guest: Dr. Alan Davis, President and Vice-Chancellor of KPU Chapter 4: Can we expect Premier John Horgan to call an election this fall?  Guest: Dr. Kim Speers, University of Victoria (political expert) Chapter 5: Was an operation to poison Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny approved by Russia's government and intelligence services? “Without a doubt,” according to Steven Hall, the former CIA chief of Russia operations. Guest: Matthew Fisher, Global News International Correspondent Chapter 6: Earlier this summer, we heard some great news about our southern resident killer whale population: J35, the whale who previously made headlines around the world for mourning the death of her newborn calf, was pregnant once again. Now, even more good news - she has given birth! Guest: Dr Lance Barrett-Lenard, Ocean WIse researcher

A lot of people have been working hard to pivot their organizations, their fundraising, their messaging, and the missions of their organization in response to the pandemic. One such organization that has pivoted successfully despite the numerous challenges is Ocean Wise, a global conservation organization that inspires millions of people to take action to improve the health of our oceans. Joining Douglas Nelson on the show today is Jeremy Douglas, the Vice President for Development at Ocean Wise. Jeremy talks about the organization's initiatives and the pivot they've made to continue operating in this unprecedented time.

Today the Vancouver Aquarium is officially reopening to the public. After suffering serious financial hardship, is this now finally the light at the end of the tunnel? Lasse Gustavsson, President & CEO Ocean Wise, joins us to discuss! 

Danika Strecko is the education coordinator for Oceanwise, a branch of the Vancouver Aquarium. Her main goal is to raise ocean literacy among students so that they can be part of the solution to the issues facing the oceans. Danika uses both online resources/virtual meetings as well as tour groups that visit the aquarium to educate the public. The resources referred to are available at www.ocean.org. Danika also refers to the importance of citizen science and uses the example of a series of underwater cameras set up by the Ocean Network (www.oceannetworks.ca) where anyone can monitor the sealife and contribute to the scientific work. This episode will inspire any student to want to study the oceans more, and any teacher to give them that opportunity!

Ocean Wise Ceo Lasse Gustavsson discusses the various measures they have had to take due to Covid 19.

We chat with Martin Haulena, Head Veterinarian at Vancouver Aquarium and Ocean Wise

Great leaders are masters of empathy. They know how to design compelling stories that blend the right facts with the right emotional experience to inspire action. And, they can do that across diverse audiences, ranging from boards and investors - to employees and citizens. But how do you know what story to tell to whom? That’s what I explore with Lasse Gustavsson in this episode.Currently the President and CEO of Ocean Wise - a global ocean conservation non-profit - Lasse has led massive change initiatives across cultures and continents. He’s conducted scientific expeditions, served as the executive director of conservation at World Wildlife Fund International, and commissioned the most comprehensive study of fisheries across the European Union. Today, his portfolio includes the Vancouver Aquarium, which is legendary for its conservation storytelling and audience engagement. Early in his career, Lasse learned that the key to shifting beliefs and behaviours is to figure out what people need, then help them get it in a way that supports your purpose - which is the essence of human-centred design. During our conversation, he shares several examples of how he’s used this strategy to create stories that tackle challenges from pollution to climate change. And he reminds us that one of the key elements of engagement is helping people have fun - something to keep in mind when working on darker issues of the day.

Sophika Kostyniuk of Ocean Wise tells us about the upcoming Chowder Chowdown at Vancouver Aquarium. Warren Barr and Lily Verny-Downey of Pluvia in Ucluelet drop in for a visit, and Sarah Common of Hives For Humanity talks bees and honey production in East Vancouver.

Few joys can match the taste of a freshly shucked P.E.I. oyster, wild B.C. salmon tartare or a buttery shrimp roll made with tiny Quebec shrimp. But every time we feast on a seafood tower, we’re causing significant damage and disruption to underwater ecosystems and leaving plastic — lots of plastic — in our wake. In this episode of Dishcourse, we delve into the sustainable seafood industry in Canada and how to make better decisions as consumers. We talk with chefs who’ve dedicated their professional lives to promoting Canada’s finest and a scientist who’s committed to protecting marine life from the trash we throw into the oceans.Featuring:Ned Bell, Executive Chef, Ocean WisePeter Ross, Vice-President of Research, Ocean Wise; Associate Professor, University of VictoriaJordan Gooch, Chef de Cuisine, Honest Weight Credits:Host – Angelyn FrancisExecutive Producer - Sonja DraskovicProducer(s) – Nick Rose, Pam AustinCreative Lead(s) – Ryan Paterson, Elaine SongWriter – Andrew CaieEditing, Mixing and Composing: Chris Perry 

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A pioneering study of seven beluga whales in Canada's remote Arctic waters has found micro plastics inside every single whale. Researchers from Vancouver-based Ocean Wise worked with hunters from Tuktoyaktuk in Northwest Territories to collect samples from whales they harvested between 2017 and 2018. They found an average of nearly 10 micro plastics, or particles less than five millimetres in size, in the gastrointestinal tracts of each beluga, with polyester being the most common type found in the whales. Lead author Rhiannon Moore says she wasn't expecting to see so many micro plastics so far north.   Guest: Rhiannon Moore Researcher at Ocean Wise and lead author of the study

In this episode of Fong on Food, Nathan is joined by Chef Robert Belcham, owner of Campagnolo and co-owner of Popina with our other guest, Chef Hamid Salimian, Vancouver Community College Instructor, and Next Gen gluten free products. We have Meighan Makarchuk with Ocean Wise from the Vancouver Aquarium, and Welbert Choi, executive chef of Forage and Timber at the Listel Hotel Vancouver.

Buying seafood is a difficult process these days, especially if you would like to buy sustainably caught seafood. There are so many things to take into account such as farmed vs wild caught, how the seafood was caught, where it was caught, and who caught it. Then, when you finally think you have everything solved with apps such as Seafood Watch and programs such as Ocean Wise, you find out that the seafood you bought has a 48% chance (in Canadian cities) that it may not be the seafood you thought you were buying, or as it was advertised. In other words, seafood fraud is a big problem.  So how do you buy seafood that solves all of the problems highlighted above? So search for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) label. MSC works with 400 fisheries around the world throughout the entire supply chain to ensure its 30,000 products that carry the MSC label are sustainable. Lucy Erickson, the Science Communications Manager for MSC, joins me on the podcast to discuss how the MSC program works and to give us hope in fisheries for the future.  Do you buy MSC products? Share your experiences in the Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean.  Links Associated With MSC: https://www.msc.org/ https://www.msc.org/en-us/ MSC Fisheries Standards: https://www.msc.org/standards-and-certification/developing-our-standards/the-fisheries-standard-review Avoid Being Duped By Seafood Fraud: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2196872-a-third-of-fish-sold-is-mislabelled-heres-how-to-avoid-being-duped/#.XJUJXBM9tkw.twitter  

I had the pleasure of attending OceanWise's Chowder Chowdown event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in the Distillery District last night. It was a fantastic time catching up with friends and enjoying great sustainable food.  The OceanWise program is designed to support and highlight restaurants/chefs that follow sustainable seafood practices. I spoke with some people at the event who mentioned that there was a definite difference in sustainable seafood practice between independent restaurants and franchise restaurants.   There is still plenty of work to do to get more sustainable in the future, but programs such as OceanWise will help consumers and restaurants achieve them faster. Do you follow a program similar to OceanWise? Share it in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Want to get started on living for a better Ocean? Sign up for the Grove Collaborative and get a free gift: http://www.speakupforblue.com/goocean.  

Your hosts, Lynn, Marie-Claude, Terry, and Marc (video of show at bottom) ListenEN_Interview_1-20190208-WIE10 Europe's Marine Protected Areas allow heavy commercial fishing A new study shows there is actually 38% more large commercial fishing activity inside Europe's protected zones than outside. Bottom trawling is also known to destroy bottom habitat   (Virginia Lee Hunter-Greenpeace) One might easily presume that Europe's marine protected areas (MPA)help conserve marine species. A new study shows that's not the case, and that in fact more commercial fishing takes place inside these zones, than outside. Several species are already threatened inside these waters. Marc spoke to Manuel Dureuil, PhD candidate and lead author of the research study. Hello, I'm ...... How Beluga whales tell others who they are and where they are “Belugas are an incredibly socially complex species...and they need to keep track of one another,” says researcher. (Valeria Vergara) It's been known for sometime that marine mammals like whales and dolphins use echo location to find food and navigate and communicate, but new research says among those chirps and clicks may be sound the whales use to identify themselves individually to others, something like hey, I'm Bill, or Mary, and i'm over here. Beluga whales for example are very social animals, and they've been studied by Valeria Vergara, a research scientist with Ocean Wise, a conservation program of the Vancouver Aquarium.  Lynn spoke to her about the study. One of the world's largest national parks is in remote northern Canada, but it is failing an ecological test Horses in winter: this group of was seen during a Wood Buffalo National Park bison survey in 2016. Environmentalists are hopeful Ottawa will follow through with the needed funding to support the federal action plan released last Friday to save the park, the world's second largest. (JD McKinnon/Parks Canada) The world's second largest national park is Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Alberta and stretching into the Northwest Territories. Even though it can be considered very remote it is suffering from the combined effects of climate change, and industrial extraction activities. A new report says it is failing in 15 of 17 ecological measures. UNESCO has asked the Canadian government to come up with a plan to save the park, which they have. But will the Trudeau government follow up with the money needed? It seems they might not. Terry spoke to Gillian Chow-Fraser, Boreal Program Manager at the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s northern Alberta chapter. Maric-Claude makes dumplings for Chinese New Year Marie Claude with the dumplings she made Marie-Claude visited a Chinese family and prepared authentic Chinese dumplings in honour of Chinese New Year this past Tuesday. The experience will be told in detail on Maric-Claude's colum this week, including the recipe. Video of show

Individual beluga whales make personalized sounds that let others know who they are, says Valeria Vergara, a research scientist with Ocean Wise, a conservation program of the Vancouver Aquarium. They may even share some calls with others in their group… »

The health of our oceans and seas affects everything from human health to food security to global climate and international economics. The seas and oceans provide work to 3 billion people around the world—and they need help from all of us. Water is a very big deal. Here’s some proof: Water covers about 71 percent of the Earth’s surface (USGS Water Science School) Oceans represent 99 percent of the planet’s living space when measured by volume (United Nations) The livelihoods of more than three billion people are reliant on marine and coastal biodiversity; similarly, oceans are the primary source of protein for three billion people (United Nations) And here is Vice’s Motherboard asking a very good question: Why Haven’t We Explored the Ocean[s] Like Outer Space?  The purpose of SDG 14 is to “conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.” Learn more about its targets and indicators, and track their progress, directly from the UN. Canada has the world’s longest coastline—202,080 kilometres spanning the Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. The gap between us and number two is massive: That’s Norway, at a mere 58,133 kilometres. Canada has committed to conserving “at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information” by 2020. According to Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada, by 2017, our efforts had covered close to 8 percent. Alia Dharssi is a Vancouver-based journalist whose work focuses on sustainability, global development and Canada’s policies on plastic pollution. She’s been reporting on the SDGs for the Discourse, and has published articles including: “Plastic pollution pileup on Canada’s beaches exposes environmental policy gaps” “How microplastics get into the food system” “What you can do about plastic pollution” You can follow more of her work on her own website. Josh Laughren is the executive director of Oceana Canada, an offshoot of an American organization founded to address a deficit in spending on ocean advocacy by environmental advocacy groups. He has spent two decades focusing on conservation and climate change, helping to establish marine protected areas across Canada’s coasts and leading our first Earth Hour. Much of his interview for this episode relates to this 2016 article he wrote for iPolitics: “What is Ottawa hiding in our oceans?” It concludes with this challenge to the federal government: The government of Prime Minister Trudeau was elected on a platform of openness and change. This transparency is needed in the management of our fisheries and oceans and it can be created by taking such actions as making public a list of Canada’s fisheries and their status, and releasing the fisheries checklist that is used to conduct stock assessments. By delivering on their election promise to increase transparency, the Trudeau government and Fisheries Minister Hunter Tootoo have an historic opportunity to restore our oceans to their healthiest potential, for now and for generations to come. You can help reduce marine debris by joining the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, a conservation partnership by WWF and Ocean Wise. It began in 1994, when employees and volunteers from the Vancouver Aquarium worked together to remove debris from a beach in Stanley Park. The effort has since gone national, with well over 20,000 cleanups removing more than 1.3 million kg of trash from Canadian shorelines. CREDITS: No Little Plans is hosted by Vicky Mochama. This episode was produced by Katie Jensen, Sajae Elder and Matthew McKinnon. This podcast was created by Strategic Content Labs by Vocal Fry Studios for Community Foundations of Canada. Subscribe or listen to us via the outlets above, and follow us at @nolittlepodcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Meanwhile, like Daniel Burnham said: “Make big plans; aim high in hope and work.”

Food Glorious Food podcast #82 we talk about our Cafe Spotlight which is on Castella Cheesecake, in our new Baker series, we feature an interview with Sam Pero of the Cannoli King and Italia Bakery; we have a Restaurant feature holiday menu preview at YEW Seafood & Bar; in our Upcoming Foodie Events we feature Bacio Rosso, Firecrust Pizzeria, Tasting Plates Holiday Market and Noodle Mania; we do a Restaurant Feature on Mott32; in our New Restaurants spot we feature Mangia Cucina and Sopra Sotto Pizzeria; lastly we do an Industry talk about seafood and Oceanwise with Chef Poyan Danesh of Ocean Mama Seafood.

Food Glorious Food podcast #81 we talk about our Cafe Spotlight which is The Sanctuary Cafe; we do a restaurant feature on The Dolar Shop Hot Pot and Oceanwise; plus Restaurant Closures, Upcoming Foodie Events, and New Restaurants we feature Blaze Pizza.   

Adela interviews Alexis Brown, the host of the creator of the My Ocean podcast from Oceanwise. As part of the August podcast listening list on Ocean Conservation, Podcast Brunch Club members worldwide listened to the My Ocean episode “Karina Oliani: Diving in Style.” Check out the other podcasts in this Ocean Conservation playlist mini-series, including the Roundup episode and the interview with the creator of the Outside/In podcast podcast, which we also featured on the listening list. Alexis’ podcast pick: Personal Best Follow Alexis on Twitter at @alexisbrown. Follow Oceanwise at: Oceanwise website @OceanWise on Twitter and Instagram Youtube channel Oceanwise Facebook page Get involved in the podcast discussion! Join PBC: newsletter, in-person chapter, Facebook Group, twitter Join Audible Feast: website, newsletter, Facebook, twitter Audio editing and production by Steven Zampanti of Conceptual Podcasting. Music in this episode comes from Free Music Archive and features Body Surfer and Silicon Transmitter.

On this week’s episode of The Sustainability Circle, we have Rhiannon Moore joining us on the conversation on microplastics in the ocean. Rhiannon is a masters student at SFU and a researcher with Oceanwise. She has one question in mind — how are microplastics affecting the food web for belugas in the Arctic. We talk about her thesis, the way of life in the Arctic, Indigenous perspectives, climate change and the interconnectivity of different systems.Connect with Rhiannon Moore and Ocean Wise:Ocean Wise Sustainable Seafood Program: http://seafood.ocean.orgOcean Wise Plastic Wise Program: https://ocean.org/plastic-wise/Ocean Pollution Research Program: http://www.vanaqua.org/act/research/ocean-pollution-research-programVolunteer with Ocean Wise: https://www.vanaqua.org/join/hands-onRhiannon Moore Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhiannoncmooreEpisode Resources:What Do we know Today About Microbeads and Microplastics in the Ocean?: https://goo.gl/AeLL33US Bans Microbeads from Personal Care Products: https://goo.gl/M55QSfPlastic Microbeads will be Banned in Canada, Effective Mid-2018: https://goo.gl/bL3LuYAcknowledgments:Thank you to Rhiannon for her contribution to this podcast.Recognition to Ryan Anderson for the music for our jingle from his song, “Happiness Is.”This podcast is a collaboration between CJSF and Embark Sustainability.Keep up to date with this podcast and all things Embark by following us on all social media platforms at @EmbarkSustain.

Alexis Brown is on the podcast today to discuss her podcast called "My Ocean" under the Ocean Wise Conservation Association. We get in to talking about all of the programs that Ocean Wise runs including the Vancouver Aquarium, Shoreline Clean Up, Seafood Program and Plastic Wise among others.  Alexis and I have a great talk on Ocean Conservation and podcasting during this episode and I am so happy that Ocean Wise has started to podcast and get their voice heard to connect with a fantastic audience.  Take The Pledge!!! Enjoy the Podcast!!! I would love to hear your opinion on this episode. Join the Facebook Group to chime in. Do you know we launched more Ocean Related Podcasts? Subscribe to Marine Conservation Happy Hour and ConCiencia Azul

Ocean Wise, a sustainable fish indicator now found in over 600 restaurant menus is leading the way on educating people aboutthe sustainability of their food choices. Hear why the VancouverAquarium took a different approach to the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program, and why it's their dream to see the program come to an end.