Podcasts about Port Alberni

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm honored to have back on the show for a second time: United Church Minister turned whistleblower, Canadian Hero, father of two, published writer and author, public speaker and podcaster, documentary filmmaker, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, co-founder of the International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State, righteous soul, and Eagle Strong Voice: Kevin AnnettIn case you missed Kevin's first episode or if you are new here, here is a recap of Kevin's testimony: Kevin, a former United Church minister turned fearless whistleblower, stands as a Canadian hero in the relentless pursuit of truth and justice. For decades, he's exposed the horrific genocide of Indigenous children in church-run Indian Residential Schools, uncovering a dark campaign of abuse, murder, and cultural annihilation with a staggering 50% death rate. At great personal cost - his career, family, and reputation - Kevin sparked a global movement, becoming a beacon for survivors and a thorn in the side of the powerful.In the 1990s, his discoveries in Port Alberni, British Columbia, shattered his world and ignited his mission. He convened the first independent Tribunal into residential school crimes in 1998, founded The Truth Commission into Genocide in Canada in 2000, authored ‘Hidden from History: The Canadian Holocaust in 2001', and released the award-winning documentary ‘Unrepentant' in 2007. His work forced Canada's 2008 apology, though his name was erased from the narrative.Undaunted, Kevin co-founded the International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State (ITCCS) in 2010, uniting survivors across 26 countries. His efforts led to the 2011 excavation of children's bones in Brantford, Ontario, and the 2012 prosecution of Pope Benedict, contributing to the pontiff's historic resignation. Despite blacklisting, smear campaigns, and state persecution - including a fraudulent 2021 COVID order targeting him - Kevin persists. He's authored over a dozen books, founded the Republic of Kanata in 2015, and earned two Nobel Peace Prize nominations. Today, Kevin's unyielding voice inspires millions to confront genocide, child trafficking, and oppression, proving one person's courage can change the world.Today, Kevin returns to continue his riveting saga as a relentless whistleblower and advocate. We'll dive into fresh evidence of these heinous crimes, explore how to prosecute and halt them through independent jurisdictions, and discuss the transformative potential of common law courts, sovereign Republics, and personal sovereignty. Kevin will share more of his harrowing experiences, offer insights from his Whistleblower's Manual, and inspire with his unwavering resolve. CONNECT WITH KEVIN:Email: angelfire101@protonmail.comPhone: 289-680-8724Websites:-Republic of Kanata: https://republicofkanata.org/-Radio Free Kanata: https://bbsradio.com/radiofreekanata-'Murder by Decree' & other books published by Kevin: https://murderbydecree.com/#books-'Unrepentant' Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czej73SfYJcCONNECT WITH THE IMAGINATION:EMAIL: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comBUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theimaginationAll links: https://direct.me/theimaginationpodcastRIFE TECHNOLOGIES:https://realrifetechnology.com/15% Code: Support the show

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm honored to introduce you all to: United Church Minister turned whistleblower, Canadian Hero, father of two, published writer and author, public speaker and podcaster, documentary filmmaker, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, co-founder of the International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State, righteous soul, and Eagle Strong Voice: Kevin AnnettA United Church minister turned relentless whistleblower, Kevin stands as a towering figure in the fight for truth and justice. For decades, this Canadian hero we get to hear from today has fearlessly exposed the dark underbelly of his nation's history - the systematic genocide of Indigenous children in church-run Indian Residential Schools. At immense personal cost, Kevin has become a beacon of hope for survivors, a thorn in the side of the powerful, and a catalyst for global awakening.Born with a fierce sense of justice, Kevin's journey began in the 1990s when, as a minister in Port Alberni, British Columbia, he uncovered harrowing accounts of abuse, murder, and cultural annihilation inflicted upon Indigenous children. What he discovered shattered his world: a deliberate campaign by church and state to erase a people, with a staggering 50% death rate in the schools - a truth later confirmed by the Globe and Mail in 2007. Unwilling to stay silent, Kevin embarked on a mission that would cost him his career, his family, and his reputation, but would also ignite a movement that could not be extinguished.In 1998, Kevin convened the first independent Tribunal into residential school crimes in Vancouver, a groundbreaking effort that recommended genocide charges against Canada and its churches to the United Nations. He founded The Truth Commission into Genocide in Canada in 2000, authored the seminal book ‘Hidden from History: The Canadian Holocaust' in 2001, and released the award-winning documentary ‘Unrepentant' in 2007, which shocked the world with its raw testimonies and undeniable evidence. His work forced an official apology from the Canadian government in 2008, though the establishment quickly erased his name from the narrative.Undeterred, Kevin went global. In 2010, he co-founded the International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State (ITCCS), uniting survivors across 26 countries to hold the Vatican, the British Crown, and Canadian leaders accountable for crimes against humanity. His efforts led to the 2011 excavation of children's bones at a mass grave in Brantford, Ontario, and the historic 2012 prosecution of Pope Benedict and others by the International Common Law Court of Justice. Kevin's courage even sparked the resignation of Pope Benedict - a testament to the power of his unrelenting pursuit of justice.CONNECT WITH KEVIN: Email: angelfire101@protonmail.comPhone: 289-680-8724 Websites: -Republic of Kanata: https://republicofkanata.org/-Radio Free Kanata: https://bbsradio.com/radiofreekanata-'Murder by Decree' & other books published by Kevin: https://murderbydecree.com/#books -'Unrepentant' Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czej73SfYJcCONNECT WITH THE IMAGINATION:EMAIL: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comBUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theimaginationAll links: https://direct.me/theimaginationpodcastRIFE TECHNOLOGIES: https://realrifetechnSupport the show

What do baseball games, river floats, parades, and Schitt's Creek trivia have in common? They're all things you can do to celebrate pride on the island this summer! On this episode we talk about what pride is like in island communities, and about celebrating queer joy, honouring history, and fighting for future freedoms. The first of nearly 20 pride festivals on the island start this weekend -- with events in Cowichan, Port Alberni, and Victoria. The final events will be in the Comox Valley in August. This episode's guests are organizers Cristin Elle (Cowichan Pride), Crysta Stubbs (Alberni Valley Pride), Nick Luney (Victoria Pride) and meika johnson (Queer Centre Comox Valley).There are also pride events this summer in Ladysmith, Parksville, Nanaimo, Langford, Saanich, Gabriola, Sidney, Tofino, Campbell River, the North Island, Qathet, Denman, Pender, and the Discovery Islands.Check out this handy list to learn about events in your community.

Meet Michelle Frost, the proud owner of Central Vancouver Island’s first net-zero home. In this episode of The Solar PVcast, Michelle shares her journey of custom-building a self-sustaining, solar-powered home. We discuss the challenges, rewards, and real value of going net-zero, while busting myths and looking ahead to the future of resilient, energy-efficient homes. Whether you’re considering solar or just curious about net-zero living, Michelle’s passion and insights will inspire you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amber Manthorne was last seen in her Vancouver Island community of Port Alberni on July 7, 2022, leaving her loved ones and the community searching for answers. Her white 2021 Jeep Compass was found abandoned two days later, near a logging road outside Nanaimo. In a chilling twist, security footage shows her ex-boyfriend, Justin Hall, driving her vehicle and struggling with a suitcase and a large plastic tote in the early hours of July 8. The large black plastic tote seen in the footage has never been recovered.The RCMP now believe that Amber was likely the victim of foul play, with Hall as a key person of interest. Yet Hall's own death in Merritt last year has left police with more questions than answers, and Amber's family still waits for closure. In this episode, we speak with Laura Palmer, host of the podcast Island Crime, who covered Amber's case in-depth. Together, we examine the events surrounding Amber's disappearance, the disturbing details caught on camera, and the lingering questions that haunt those still hoping for answers.RCMP Press Release: https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2136&languageId=1&contentId=85797Check out "Island Crime": https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/island-crime/id1513479877Finding Amber Manthorne Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1407755686318181--This podcast is recorded on the territories of the Coast Salish people.Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTCJoin our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpodMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntcpod/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tntcpodFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A contrails study by GE Aviation and NASA, an F-15E Strike Eagle downs drones, Iberia's new A321XLR in service, the Phillippine Mars moves to its final destination, an airliner and a UAP come close together, Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy, and the environmental impact of private jets. Also, AvGeeks flock to Bluesky, a STEM author at the NASM, and F-35B trials on a Japanese flattop. The contrails of an Airbus A340 jet, over London, England. Photographed by Adrian Pingstone in March 2007. Aviation News GE and NASA to accelerate understanding of contrails The "Contrail Optical Depth Experiment" (CODEX) is a research project conducted through a NASA and GE Aerospace partnership to study the formation and behavior of contrails. Contrails are clouds of ice particles that airplanes can create when they fly through cold and humid air. Persistent contrails are thought to contribute to climate warming. The primary goal of CODEX is to accurately measure the optical depth of contrails, which indicates how much light is blocked by the contrail. In the project, a GE Boeing 747-400 creates the contrails and NASA's G-III research aircraft (a modified Gulfstream III business jet) follows and scans the 747's wake with Advanced LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to analyze the contrails produced by different engine configurations. This will hopefully lead to the development of engine technologies that reduce contrail formation. NASA Gulfstream G-III NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, operates the Gulfstream G-III aircraft, NASA tail number 804, as an aerodynamics research test bed. Work with the aircraft is funded through NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) as part of the Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA) project under the agency's Integrated Systems Research Program. GE 747-400 Flying Test Bed Since 2010, this former Japan Airlines plane has been used by GE to test new jet engines, such as the GE90, GEnx, LEAP, and the GE9X. The plane is based at Flight Test Operations (FTO) in Victorville. F-15E Pilot Recounts Having To Switch To Guns After Missiles Ran Dry During Iranian Drone Barrage An F-15E Strike Eagle shot down so many Iranian drones aimed at Israel that they ran out of air-to-air missiles. The crew was ordered to continue and use any weapon available, which left the Strike Eagle's 20mm Gatling Gun, capable of firing around 6,000 rounds per minute. Operating this gun is said to be risky with small, low, slow-moving targets. In this instance, the F-15 did not stop the drone. Feel Sorry For the Flight Attendants: Iberia's New A321XLR Long-Haul Jet Features Tiny Galleys That Even Contortionists Would Struggle to Work in Iberia is the launch customer of the Airbus A321XLR (extra long range) single-aisle jet. The airline is flying the plane on a Madrid and Boston route. According to Saffran, the Airbus SpaceFlex V2 galley and lavatory allows for 6 more seats in the A321. The Airbus Space-Flex galley and lavatory concept. Airbus says the A321XLR features a 4,700 nm range, 180-220 seats, and 30% lower fuel burn per seat than previous generation aircraft. The plane was launched in 2019 at the Paris Air Show. Compared to other A320 family aircraft, the A321XLR carries more fuel, has strengthened landing gear, and includes a revised wing trailing-edge flap for takeoff performance. Airbus offers two engine options: the CFM LEAP-1A and the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G. The first A321XLR was delivered to Iberia on 30 October 2024 and conducted its first revenue flight on 6 November 2024. The first long-haul flight with passengers was on 14 November 2024, from Madrid to Boston. Martin Mars To Visit San Francisco, San Diego On Final Flight The Philippine Mars is destined for the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona. In preparation, the plane is undergoing taxi tests in Port Alberni, British Columbia.

Two years ago, the host and creator of Island Crime, Laura Palmer, appeared on The Big Story to detail the case of a missing young woman named Amber Manthorne, from Port Alberni, BC. This week, the police held a press conference that explained the end of the mystery. Mostly.Laura was there, and has all the details. Here's the end of the story.You can listen to Island Crime right here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Amber's case is season four. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Episode 170: Be able to change your mind with Aaron Colyn In this episode, Alaina interviews Aaron Colyn, an entrepreneur who founded a brewery in Port Alberni. Aaron shares his journey from studying microbiology to discovering his passion for brewing beer. He discusses the challenges of starting the brewery, the importance of community support, and the creative environment he has cultivated. Aaron emphasizes genuine customer engagement and the significance of teamwork within his business. The episode highlights Aaron's impact on the local community and his vision for fostering connections through his brewery. Here's what to look out for in this episode: -Discovering Brewing -Finding the Right Space -Team Culture and Community Engagement -Creativity in Menu Development -Incorporating Local Spirits -Adapting to New Challenges -Creating Genuine Conversations -Encouraging Staff Engagement -Shared Goals for Customer Satisfaction Connect with Aaron on… LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-colyn-5a0a3033/ https://www.instagram.com/twincitybrewing?igsh=MTh1MDkxY2l1bzVoaw== Connect with the Pursuit of Relentless Podcast! Website: https://alainanadig.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alainanadig/ https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofrelentless/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alainanadig YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWU5bvoYa8PyTZi_1uu1SnQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-nadig-b2b22621b/

In 1977, 12-year-old Carolyn Lee's murder shocked the small city of Port Alberni, British Columbia. For decades, the police had a suspect, but is he the right man?

A new on air broadcast career begins. Tom Craig who for the past year has with determination and success taken on the role of tech producer / call screener for RGS is leaving us to begin his very first on air venture, The Tom Craig Show, in Port Alberni, British Columbia. Exciting time, as those of us who have spent years at the microphone well remember the adrenaline-rushing, heart-pounding experience of hosting our first program. Guest: Tom Craig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of successful home buying and business growth?   In this episode, Alaina speaks with Chris Fenton, a Port Alberni realtor and brokerage owner, about the nuances of home buying and the essentials of business growth. Chris advises against overextending financially in real estate and highlights the importance of aligning hires with company culture. They discuss the power of business systems for scalability and the value of a supportive team environment.   Here's what to look out for in this episode: ●      Unconventional journey into the real estate industry ●      Importance of finding passion and purpose in career ●      Challenges and rewards of working in a family business ●      Impact of daily routines and personal development on professional lives ●      Homeownership and financial preparedness ●      Responsible decision-making when purchasing a home ●      Building and growing a successful business ●      Importance of hiring individuals who align with company culture ●      Fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment ●      Practical advice for navigating homeownership and entrepreneurship   About Chris Fenton: Chris Fenton is a real estate brokerage owner (Royal LePage) living on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC. Their most recent start-up is LoyalHomes.ca, a BC wide real estate search site focused on providing its users with industry-leading access to info and advice from a group of licensed Client Care Coordinators. He also acts as the Managing Broker for their brokerages. As a Realtor, he has been a member of the Royal LePage National Chairman's Club for the past 5 years. Chris is passionate about investing in real estate and startups.   Connect with Chris on… Website: https://www.loyalhomes.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenton-1b533417/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFentonGroupRoyalLePage/   Connect with the Pursuit of Relentless Podcast! Website: https://alainanadig.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alainanadig/ https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofrelentless/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alainanadig YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWU5bvoYa8PyTZi_1uu1SnQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-nadig-b2b22621b/

A Sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity by Matthew Colvin As you know, our family lives in Port Alberni. When we first moved there, I met some guys on the tennis court, and when I told them I was new to town, their immediate question was, “Do you fish?” I said no. “Then what are you doing here?” — as though it were inexplicable why anyone would live in Port Alberni without catching fish. And sometimes, because the Barclay Sound is so pretty, and because I have enjoyed a cruise down the Alberni Inlet on the MV Frances Barclay, and because all my friends own boats, I say to my wife, “Maybe we could get one.” And then she reminds me that I hate doing maintenance on things, and that a boat is a hole in the water that you throw money into. But maybe the biggest objection, for me, comes from Psalm 107: “They that go down to the sea in ships, and occupy their business in great waters; These men see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep. For at his word the stormy wind ariseth, which lifeth up the waves thereof. They are carried up to the heaven, and down again to the deep; their soul melteth away because of the trouble.” (107:23-26) That is why I am a landlubber from the fishing capital of Canada. Unlike St. Peter. We have already met Peter in chapter 4 of Luke, because Jesus has healed his mother in law from a fever. And we know, also, that Peter and Andrew his brother were looking for the coming of the Messiah. Jesus's preaching has been in synagogues in Nazareth and in Capernaum in chapter 4. But now, he has a larger audience, and the venue is moved outdoors: the crowd first surrounds him and is “pressing in upon him” — not the last time we will see crowds behave this way: remember the reaction of his disciples when the woman with the bleeding comes up behind Jesus and touches his robe. “You see the crowd pressing around you, and yet you say, ‘Who touched me?'” This is the behaviour of crowds also in our own day in the presence of someone they have come to see. Jesus at first is standing by the shore of Genessaret, but he then finds a solution to the crowding problem: by getting into a boat, and putting out from the land a little bit, he is able to continue teaching, in his usual seated posture that he had taught in also in the two synagogues, but now with a boundary of water between him and the crowds. In the event, it will be those who are with him in the boats who become his followers, as though they were with him on the other side of the waters of baptism. One might wonder why there is mention of two boats, not just the one that Jesus sat in. This is what we call a narrative seed. Some of you may have heard of the term “Chekhov's gun.” The Russian playwright Anton Chekhov said, “If you say in the first act of a play that there is a rifle hanging on the wall, then in the second or third act it absolutely must go off. If it's not going to be fired, it shouldn't be hanging there.” In this case, the second boat will be needed in verse 8 when there are too many fish for the one boat to handle. If you've ever seen a stage magician, you'll recall how they always take pains to demonstrate how difficult the trick is: they'll cut a watermelon with the sword they're about to use on the lovely assistant; or fan the cards to show that the deck isn't rigged; or bring up a burly member of the audience to demonstrate how the chains the magician is going to escape from are really strong. God or Jesus isn't a stage magician, of course. But he does like to demonstrate the difficulty of his miracles. Remember Elijah pouring water three times over the altar before the fire of God fell from heaven to burn it up in front of the prophets of Baal? Or Jesus choosing to heal, not a man who had recently become blind, but one who was more than 30 years old and had been blind from birth? Or Jesus pointedly asking the disciples to show him the five loaves and three fish first before proceeding to feed the five thousand with them? In the present story, we are told that “the fishermen had got out of the boats and were washing their nets.” This tell us that they were using trammel-nets, made of linen, which needed to be washed after use. If the linen nets were not washed and dried promptly after use they would rot from the various organic matter stuck in them after use. Further, this washing was invariably done in the morning. Why? Because until the introduction of modern nets made of transparent nylon, fishing with linen nets had to be done at night. During the daytime, the fish could see the nets and avoid being caught by them. So Jesus has found Peter and his partners at precisely the wrong time to catch fish: not only are they done for the day, not only are they already washing their nets, but the sun has now risen, which means it is not possible to catch fish with nets now. Jesus also isn't concerned with fishermen's timetables.  When does he tell them to let down their nets? Nothing to do with with daylight or the schedule of net-cleaning. No, “When he had finished speaking.” At his convenience. Jesus appears to think he is “the main character,” as the kids say these days. Because, well, he is. Put yourself in Peter's shoes. You've been working all night. Fishing is hard. You're in a boat with probably three other men. You have to pull in heavy nets; you may have to dive into the water to wrestle them or unsnag them from something. You are drenched, weary, and have caught nothing. You have washed your nets, maybe mended them if they broke. You're done for the day. And now this Jesus fellow tells you to start all over, and drawing on his vast knowledge of …carpentry? — he tells you to start fishing in the daytime, when you know, from years of experience on the sea, that you will catch nothing. All of which makes Peter's address of Jesus a little more amusing. He calls him ἐπιστάτα. The ESV says, “Master,” but it is probably best translated “boss.” “Boss, we have toiled all night and caught nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” “Boss” – the Greek means literally the one who is stationed over something, has authority over it. In this case, the something over which Peter acknowledges Jesus's authority is Peter's boat and indeed his entire business, his profession of fishing, a matter to which he was likely born and bred – like his business partners James and John, whose father Zebedee was with them in the boat, Peter is trained in a thousand little details of skill and technique: the behaviour of fish, the tides, the weather, the use and care and washing and repair of nets; the handling and maintenance of boats; and likely also the salesmanship required to sell his fish, if not to those who would eat them, then to fishmonger middlemen. This was his life, deeply embedded in the community of his town on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, Sea of Tiberias, or Lake Genessaret, depending on who you asked for its name. Indeed, we know from the Talmud that "throughout inland Palestine, Tiberias was the only place where wholesale trade in fish was conducted, and (2) that this wholesale trade in fish was in season in Tiberias probably in the months that were most suitable for the loading and export of fish." So Jesus is there at the Port Alberni of Palestine, boldly giving a command to fishermen who have grown up and make their living catching and selling fish from this lake. And the command that Jesus gives Peter is, quite frankly, absurd: to dirty the nets again after already cleaning them; to let them down in the daytime, when the fish will have no trouble seeing them, rather than at night, which every fisherman knows is the right time to catch fish; and to do it, moreover, in the same location where, as Peter explains to him, “we have laboured all night and have caught nothing.” So why does Peter obey him? Because he accepts his authority, which is not the authority of an expert. The thousand details of the fisherman's trade are indeed matters of expertise, but Jesus does not urge Peter to cast in his nets on the basis of his expertise. The authority of expertise, if you stop and think about it for a moment, is an authority that makes no claims upon our sense of ourselves and our authority to decide things: it rather submits itself for our consideration, as having knowledge of particulars that we could have too, if we invested the effort. No, Peter's faith is not faith in expertise. Rather, it is the same faith that we will see later, in what might well be the same boat, certainly on the same sea, in awe at Jesus's authority: “Who is this, that even the wind and waves obey Him?” It is faith in the Messiah. It is loyalty to Israel's God. More than any disciple, his personality shines out in the gospels: he is a man who wears his heart on his sleeve, ready, out of love for Jesus, to undertake bold actions and to follow Jesus: “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water”; “Even if all forsake you, yet I will not.” “Lord, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tents.” But at the same time, he is not always able to see through his bold beginnings to their end: so we will see him swearing he doesn't know the man; weeping when the cock crows; beginning to sink in the waves. But this is not one of those moments of weakness. Here, he recognizes in Jesus the holiness of the Lord: “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man.” Peter does not know that Jesus is Israel's God yet. But he knows that He is at least close to Israel's God. Here we recognize the attitude of the prophets of old, for instance, Isaiah 6:5: "Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!" This is the moment when Peter makes a sudden break with his past life. We recall Elijah calling Elisha by throwing his cloak over him while he was plowing. There, too, the master called his pupil in the middle of his work at his job; there, too, the disciple experienced a complete upending of his life. In both cases, the disciple will see His master taken up into heaven; both Elisha and Peter will then be filled with the spirit of their teacher; and from that point, they will show complete fearlessness and boldness. Yes, Peter stumbles several times. Sometimes he is overcome by fear – of the waves, or of persecution and death. Other times, he stumbles because of his deeply ingrained respect for, and assumptions about propriety: as when he rebuked Jesus for saying that He would be rejected and killed ("Lord, this will never happen to you"); or when he objected to Jesus washing his feet; or when, in Acts, he was told to sacrifice and eat a giant picnic blanket of unclean animals and replied, "By no means, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean." (Acts 10:14) But none of these stumbles is permanent. Why? Because Jesus tells him, “Simon, Simon. Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail. And when you have returned, strengthen your brothers.” Jesus has just demonstrated that if he wanted to, he could make Peter and the sons of Zebedee into fishing millionaires, the tycoons of the Lake of Genessaret. And because of this, they trust him to the end. But not, notice, in order to get rich: having received the demonstration of Jesus's ability to provide wealth in the context of their business as fishermen, they now leave that business. Later, in the story of the rich young ruler, after that man goes away sad because he had great possessions, Peter pipes up, “Lord, we have left everything to follow you.” And they have. After they saw the demonstration, they didn't care about getting rich as fishermen. They saw what their hearts had longed for. They wanted to be with Jesus. Peter does not treat Jesus as a way to get rich. We read in Acts 3, when Peter heals the lame man at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple, that the lame man first looked at him, hoping to receive something, “But Peter said, "I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!" (Acts 3:6) No, Peter is not concerned with silver or gold or catching fish anymore. Jesus has demonstrated that to him a second time when he asked about the Temple Tax, and Peter found a coin inside a fish. Perhaps earlier than any other disciple, he understood well that he should “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” — that is, God's faithfulness to keep his promises to His people, especially the promise to send the Messiah and to forgive their sins — “and all these things shall be added unto you.” Jesus tells Peter two things: first, “Do not be afraid.” Second, “from now on, you will be catching men.” The verb for “catching” is a little bit misleading, since we usually think of “catching” men as something that kidnappers do, or the police with a fugitive. But that's not the connotation of the Greek word ζωγρῶν, literally, “catching alive.” It is not usually a fishing word, though it is an accurate enough description of the usual methods of catching fish: nets and hooks, that result in live fish flopping around. It's not a word you would use for throwing dynamite in a pond or poisoning all the fish. But its usual usage is in contrast to killing: in the Iliad, it's the word used for Diomedes or Achilles sparing an enemy warrior's life and taking him captive for a ransom instead. But in Jesus's usage here, in connection with the net, it is a vivid metaphor: Peter's concern now is to seek the coming kingdom of heaven, which Jesus in Matthew 13 says, “is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. When it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into containers but threw away the bad.” (I have a running joke with my daughter about how many gross and disgusting things there are in the sea. But Jesus here means the wicked.) At any rate, Peter does indeed “catch men.” He preaches more boldly than anyone in the book of Acts; and he is the means by which Gentiles are first brought into the church. Peter, thus, trusts Jesus after this demonstration of his ability to provide in a single night the catch of a week or more. He and his fellow fishermen will all be martyrs, after all; yet to them applies Jesus's promise that they will sit on twelve thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. In the end, Jesus will eat fish with them again, likewise on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, but this time without the crowd, after his resurrection. And then we will see him in the book of Acts boldly telling the Sanhedrin to judge whether it is right to obey them or to obey God. We will see him stretching out his hands and going where he does not want to go — to prison at the hands of a king named Herod, awaiting execution during Passover week, like his Lord Jesus. In Peter's case, we see the truth of George MacDonald's statement: “The Son of God suffered unto the death, not that men might not suffer, but that their sufferings might be like His.” And no one more than Peter. In him we see the truth of Ignatius of Antioch's words in his letter to the Philadelphians around 100 AD: “For my own part, I know and believe that He was in actual human flesh, even after His resurrection. When He appeared to Peter and his companions, He said to them, ‘Take hold of me; touch me, and see that I am no bodiless phantom'. And they touched Him then and there, and believed, for they had had contact with the flesh-and-blood reality of Him. That was how they came by their contempt for death, and proved themselves superior to it. Moreover, He ate and drank with them after He was risen, like any natural man, though even then He and the Father were spiritually one.” Have you thought about why we love Peter? It is because he is so understandable, so relatable. And he stands forth as these things because God chose him and made the gospel writers depict him for us — not as the infallible Pope, but as the fullest example and pattern of the discipleship of a follower of Jesus. In Peter we see the longing for the kingdom of God, the fierce loyalty and sense of propriety (Lord, you will never wash my feet!), the wrongness and error that beset us all, but also the gentleness of Jesus in dealing with Peter, in restoring him; and then the mature disciple in the book of Acts, who has fully comprehended Jesus's teaching and his resurrection, and is able to do great things, including suffering for the name. Let us pray. Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

CONTENT NOTE: Parts of this discussion touch on child abuse and suicide. Perry Bulwer is the author of Misguided: My Jesus Freak Life in a Doomsday Cult. Misguided is a unique first-hand account of a life spent in the Children of God, a/k/a The Family, a millenarian doomsday sex cult under the sway of a charismatic leader, David Berg. In 1972, Perry Bulwer, a naive 16-year-old growing up in Port Alberni, BC dropped out of high school to run away with the Children of God, one of a number of millennial Christian cults that sprang up in the 1960s and 1970s. Soon, Perry was preaching the cult's doomsday message on the streets of some of the largest cities in the world. Bulwer takes the reader on an extraordinary trip through the world of biblical literalism, fundamentalist endtime fantasies, paranormal spirituality, evangelical extremism, ritual abuse, and liberally interpreted Biblical teachings that were used to justify licentious sexual doctrines, evangelical prostitution, and child sexual abuse. Along the way, we learn about the inner workings of the CoG, a/k/a The Family, and the machinations of David Berg, a self-declared endtime prophet who claimed to be personally mentioned in the Bible, and that God spoke through him. Berg predicted the imminent destruction of America, the appearance of the Antichrist in 1985, and the Second Coming of Jesus in 1993. Berg died in 1994, before various law enforcement agencies around the world caught up with him. Perry Bulwer escaped The Family in 1991, managing to escape the cult's tight control while living in Asia. Returning to Canada, he tried to pick up his life where he had left it off two decades earlier. Through education Bulwer lost his religion, turning from religious extremist to secular humanist lawyer, fighting for the rights of sex workers and drug users living on the streets of Vancouver. Haunted by his own past, Bulwer became an advocate for thousands of second-generation survivors of the cult's child abuse and psychological trauma scattered around the world. About Perry Bulwer Born in Port Alberni, BC, in 1955, Perry Bulwer joined the Children of God after dropping out of high school at age 16, and spent the next two decades living in CoG communes in Canada, the United States, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, Macau, Hong Kong, and, undercover, in Beijing. In 1991, aged 36, he was able to escape the cult --- with no money or possessions, and little in the way of education or skills. He spent the next decade catching up on his studies, and in 2002, graduated from the University of British Columbia with a law degree. After a 2004 diagnosis of PTSD and fibromyalgia, Bulwer retired from the practice of law (though he remains registered with the Law Society of BC). Back home in Port Alberni, Perry Bulwer advocates for second-generation cult survivors, continuing to shed light on the Children of God, a/k/a The Family.

We are absoultely blessed to have an amazing and humble Nayab Sultan join us on the Conversation this week. Genuinely one of the biggest honours I have had to speak to someone who has achieved so much to help humanity. Just listen. That''s all I can say. Just listen.Dr. Nayab Sultan is a certified Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental Sciences Professional with licenses in Occupational Medicine1. He has over 35 years of global experience across 60 countries and several sectors including construction, engineering, mining, tunnelling, oil and gas, process industries as well as trade unions and governmental and non-governmental organizations.During his extensive career, he has worked with organizations of all types ranging from global leaders to small family-run businesses2. His clients have included ABB, Saudi Aramco, Shell, BP, British Coal Board, Tata Steel, Imperial College London, Jaguar Landrover, Dubai Dry Docks, Georgia Pacific (Pulp and Paper), Fujitsu, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE1978, Victoria), Capital Regional District, Metro Vancouver, Tuvalu Seafarers Union, and the Ministry of Labour, Government of Uganda.Dr. Sultan is currently a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham in the Geography, Earth, and Environmental Sciences department3. He is also an Examiner for the National Examinations Board for Occupational Safety and Health in Leicester, GB3. He serves on the Research and Ethics Committee at the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada.He has also been a Visiting Professor at the University of Malawi's School of Applied Sciences, Department of Environmental Health3. He has been a Course Reviewer and Instructor, and a Course Developer at the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences.Dr. Sultan holds a PhD in Occupational Health, Safety, and the Environment from the University of Birmingham3. He also has a Master of Research (MRes) from the University of Hull, and an M.Sc. in Occupational Health, Safety, and the Environment from the University of Birmingham3. He completed his M.Phil by Research at the University of the West Indies.He is an international expert in work-related ill-health and occupational diseases, and a subject matter expert in Silica Dust Management, Silicosis, and Silica-Induced Diseases.Dr. Sultan is a member of several professional organizations including the South African Society of Occupational Medicine (SASOM), the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the International Commission on Occupational Health, and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nayabsultan/Website: http://www.global-hse.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drnayabsultan Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the intricate dance of legality and medicine as we sit down with Barrister and Solicitor Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defense Lawyers, dissecting a lawsuit that could transform the landscape of healthcare in British Columbia. The Society for Canadians Studying Medicine Abroad, representing future doctors trained overseas, is challenging the residency placement system they believe is unfairly blocking their path. Through an engaging discussion, we navigate the complexities of a system that currently favours domestic medical graduates and the constitutional implications that come with such a divide. This episode promises not just an exploration of the legal battlefield but a broader conversation on the urgent need for more healthcare professionals in our system.Our conversation then shifts to a poignant and sobering case from Port Alberni, where a mother finds herself entwined in the legal system's grasp following the tragic death of her son. The nuances of a 'lesser included offence' emerge as we scrutinize how a jury's verdict can alter the course of a person's life, leaving us to ponder the fine line between manslaughter and second-degree murder. With Michael Mulligan's expert insight, we examine the shadows of jury decision-making, mandatory sentencing, and the weighty responsibilities tied to firearm ownership. Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.   

In episode three, Tchadas Leo explores the differences between Food Security and Food Sovereignty. He speaks with two people working to supply food and hears how Indigenous values about food are infused into Indigenous owned commercial and tourist organizations.Up first, Tchadas Leo speaks with Aaron Hamilton, the operations manager with the Ts'uubaa-asatx First Nation. Originally from the Hupačasath First Nation, he now lives and plays near Lake Cowichan. Aaron shares how the Ts'uubaa-asatx First Nation is inviting the outside world in to preserve their way of life and how food sovereignty fits into that plan.The second interview is with Stevie Dennis, owner of NAAS Foods in Tofino, a supplier of seafood to both a local and global market. Harvested in Clayoquot Sound, Ucluelet and Port Alberni, Stevie is proud of this local, fresh, food supply.Food is necessary for survival but also is an important part of how Indigenous culture and values are expressed.About this seriesIndigenous Voices of Vancouver Island is a presentation of 4VI (formerly known as Tourism Vancouver Island), a social enterprise in business to ensure travel is a force for good for Vancouver Island - forever. From its breathtaking vistas to the inspiring talents of its people, Vancouver Island is the definition of a “must-see” destination. In this series, Indigenous Voices of Vancouver Island, 4VI showcases the talents of Indigenous entrepreneurs and their stories of how they have found a way to honour and preserve their traditions while succeeding in a very competitive marketplace. Host Tchadas Leo is of the Homalco First Nation, and writer Trevor Jang is of Witset First Nation. The Cover Art is the work of Ivy Cargill Martin from Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.Canada's True West CoastVancouver Island, located on Canada's West Coast, is known for its mild climate, abundance, and relaxed way of life. This region is defined by its ancient rainforests, rugged coastlines, and cool waters of the Pacific Ocean, creating an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities and peaceful getaways.Vancouver Island spans 460 kilometers long, from the provincial capital of Victoria to the far-reaching beaches of Cape Scott Provincial Park. Several small islands, the Gulf Islands and Discovery Islands are found between the Salish Sea and Discovery Passage, respectively.4VI gratefully acknowledges that we live, work, and play on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Kwakwaka'wakw, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Coast Salish peoples.Produced by Everything PodcastsEverything Podcasts, now part of Pattison Media, is a world-class podcast production company. We help brands evolve and expand their media strategy into the audio space with a custom podcast series. Let us tell your story: Everything Podcasts

In this episode, Matt is joined by Bert & Sheila Thomson to talk about marriage, parenting and family life in the midst of church planting. Since 1989, Bert and Sheila have been active in starting, building and leading ministries and churches in Canada and the United States. Sheila, a native of Kitchener, Ontario, joined a church planting team that started a campus church at the University of British Columbia. Bert, a student from Port Alberni, B.C., studying there, was one of those reached through these efforts and became a leader in the fledgling campus church. Bert and Sheila also met and married at this campus church.In 1989, Bert left his career as an optician in Vancouver as they both began to feel the tug in their heart toward Calgary to pursue the dream of pioneering a church at the University of Calgary (U-Church). In 1994, when Every Nation Ministries began, U-Church became one of the founding member churches. In 1998, Bert and Sheila were asked to move to Nashville to help with Every Nation Churches and Ministries North American headquarters.In Nashville, Bert served as the executive pastor of Bethel World Outreach Church and then for five years as the executive director for Every Nation Ministries. However, Bert never lost his heart for Canada and continued to give oversight to Every Nation's efforts in Canada, helping start churches in Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto.Bert enjoys small wood working projects and Sheila is never without a good book to read. They have four grown children, two of whom are pursuing their careers in the United States.Bert & Sheila pastor Every Nation GTA which is part of the Every Nation Churches & Ministries family of churches. To get in touch with the Thomson's you can visit https://everynationgta.org/people/bert-sheila-thomson/.

As children, my brother and I had been excitedly anticipating a circus in town. It was a hot summer's day, and finally, we arrived at the fairgrounds in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada, where we grew up. The two of us lined up by … Read more

This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode. You can listen to the full episode by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Returning guest, Perry Bulwer was Born in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada, where he joined the Children of God after dropping out of high school at age 16. He then spent the next two decades living in Children Of God communes across the world. In 1991, at the age of 36, he was finally able to escape the cult. Perry now advocates for second-generation cult survivors, and continues to shed light on the Children of God, a/k/a "The Family". He is the author of the new memoir "Misguided: My Jesus Freak Life In a Doomsday Cult", A unique first-hand account of a life spent in the Children of God, the millenarian doomsday cult under the sway of the charismatic leader, David Berg. In this important follow-up conversation, Perry details his long and difficult healing journey after leaving the group explaining the arduous process of obtaining quality mental health care. Perry goes on to explain how his advocacy for second-generation members became a part of his own healing process. You can find out more about Perry and his work at: www.perrybulwer.blogspot.com Follow Perry on Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094395042799 You can find out more about Perry and his work here: https://perry-bulwer.blogspot.com/ Check out Perry's blog on Religious based child abuse here: https://religiouschildabuse.blogspot.com/p/books-about-children-of-god-aka-family.html

Perry Bulwer was Born in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada, where he joined the Children of God after dropping out of high school at age 16. He then spent the next two decades living in Children Of God communes across the world. In 1991, at the age of 36, he was finally able to escape the cult. Perry now advocates for second-generation cult survivors, and continues to shed light on the Children of God, a/k/a "The Family". He is the author of the new memoir "Misguided: My Jesus Freak Life In a Doomsday Cult", A unique first-hand account of a life spent in the Children of God, the millenarian doomsday cult under the sway of the charismatic leader, David Berg. In this engrossing and insightful conversation, David unpacks some of the indoctrination tactics he came to understand after leaving the cult. He goes on to share some important points about the history of this dangerous group and how his own experience ties in with it outlining how some of the horrors he witnessed became a catalyst for the courageous advocacy work he does today. Before You Go: Rachel explains how cultic groups can pervert morality and values to serve the leader's benefit and outlines the confusion it can cause when followers return to the outside world. You can find out more about Perry and his work at: www.perrybulwer.blogspot.com Follow Perry on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094395042799 You can find out more about Perry and his work here: https://perry-bulwer.blogspot.com/ Check out Perry's blog on Religious based child abuse here: https://religiouschildabuse.blogspot.com/p/books-about-children-of-god-aka-family.html All of Rachel's free informational PDF documents are available here: www.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/pdf.html All of Rachel's video lectures are available for purchase here: rachelbernsteintherapy.com/videos.html To help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctrination Connect with us on Social Media: Twitter: twitter.com/_indoctrination Facebook: www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcast Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@indoctrinationpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/indoctrinationpodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/rachelbernsteinlmft You can always help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show!

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - (An opinion)“Scapegoating: the act of blaming a person or group for something bad that has happened or that someone else has done. Example: the scapegoating of immigrants for the country's economic problems.” – Cambridge Dictionary While it is easy to blame the unhoused population for their predicament, ‘Point In Time' (PIT) counts, throughout the surrounding area, all point to low wages. When asked why they were homeless, the #1 response in Campbell River, the Comox Valley, Parksville/Qualicum, Powell River, Port Alberni and Sechelt/Gibsons was insufficient Income. None of these PIT counts identified a greater cause. If you believe the oft-touted 30% rule, the surpising thing is that these numbers are not larger. According to the 2021 census, 3,450 Campbell River residents spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The PIT count only found 197 homeless people. The disturbing thing is close to a third of them have been unhoused for less than a year. Prior to that, they were presumably either renting or owned homes. While the numbers vary, this essential pattern is repeated in every one of the communities named above. What could have caused so many people to lose their homes? In September the BC Government reported that during the past year the cost of renting a house had risen 6.1% and the overall cosumer price index was 3.3% higher. This slight raise may have been too much for families already teetering on the brink. The second biggest cause of homelessness in many, but not all, of the communities mentioned above is ‘substance abuse.' In Campbell River, a quarter of respondents reported this, but 34% said they were homeless because of conflicts with either their landlord or spouse. Sue Moen, who worked with the unhoused sector when she was with the Salvation Army, once told Cortes Currents that most of the addicts she encountered did not have an addiction before they lost their homes. Another disturbing finding, for those who like to portray the unhoused population as recent arrivals seeking handouts, is that more than two thiirds of their number in Parksville/Qualicum, Powell River, Port Alberni and Sechelt/Gibsons have been in their communities for more than five years. In Campbell River and the Comox Valley that statistic fell to 65% and 66%, respectively. Many unhoused people were also born in the communities where they live. One would think their city councils would feel a responsibility for them, rather than treat the as a problem to (hopefully) be removed from sight. There are fewer statistics for remote areas like Cortes Island, but 75% of the respondents to last years “Collecting Stories Of Where We Live” survey spent more than 30% of their income on shelter. Many were not aware that this meant they are classified as ‘at risk.' The 2016 census was more precise: 85 renter families and 50 house owning families pay higher shelter costs than they could afford. This explains why 11 Cortes Island residents lived outdoors and another 45 ‘couch surfed' last year. Statistics are even harder to find for Quadra Island, where the 2016 Census identified 20% of the population as at risk. It seems the homeless problem will be with us until we solve the housing crisis and everyone has a liveable wage.

On Episode 9 of Not Reserving Judgment, we update you on the latest in the Ontario Greenbelt scandal including what it might mean for Premier Doug Ford; we explain why even repugnant protests like the pro-Hamas rally in Toronto are constitutionally protected; and we discuss whether it's really a human rights violation for your hairstylist to drop you due to your political views.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Ontario Greenbelt: Canada police probe Doug Ford land deal (BBC)Instagram post advertising pro-Hamas rally (Instagram)Tweet from Brad Bradford requesting Olivia Chow stop rally (X)Release from Toronto Police ahead of pro-Hamas and pro-Israel rallies (Toronto Police)Tweet from Michelle Lindsay about being dumped by her hairstylist (X)B.C. Human Rights Tribunal rules former Mountie was discriminated against by 3rd Port Alberni bar (CTV News)Tweets from TMU assistant professor of law Joshua Sealy-Harrington (X)Tweets from Osgoode assistant professor of law Heidi Matthews (X)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Tour de Rock update Day Seven- We get an update on Johnny's hairy gecko and what this weekend has in store for the TDR team. Donate to Tour De Rock here

As the first anniversary of Amber Manthorne's disappearance approaches, her family and friends prepare to say their goodbyes and celebrate Amber's life.  Meanwhile, the search for Amber and the investigation into her case carries on. In this episode, Amber's sister Shannon speaks publicly for the first time and an avid river adventurer shares that he might have found evidence, which could be helpful to the investigation.This episode was recorded and edited before news of Justin Hall's death became public. An update message has been added to reflect this most recent development.  Thank you to CHEK News for the use of audio from archival news footage.If you would like to support Amber's friends and family please head to their Facebook page: Finding Amber Manthorne

As Amber's hometown prepares to mark the one-year anniversary of her disappearance, a forest fire severs the connection to the community. Port Alberni quietly grieves her loss, still waiting for answers. In this episode, a woman believes she may have witnessed Amber and her boyfriend together the weekend after her disappearance. And a man who never knew Amber, becomes an online antagonist, provoking a response.This episode was recorded and edited before news of Justin Hall's death became public. An update message has been added to reflect this most recent development.  Thank you to CHEK News for the use of audio from archival news footage.If you would like to support Amber's friends and family please head to their Facebook page: Finding Amber Manthorne

The Fourth Sunday after Trinity: Suffering and Glory Romans 8:17-23 by William Klock On Monday I rode by gravel bike up Horne Lake Forest Service Road, up from the lake towards Port Alberni.  It's a big loop through the forests and mountains—basically the middle of nowhere.  Before I left I created route using an app on my phone and then I made sure the map was loaded.  And by the time I got to Horne Lake there was no cell service, somehow the map “unloaded” itself, and all I had was a blank map with a blurry red line for the road and my little blue GPS dot telling me where I was on it.  None of the sideroads or trails were showing, none of the topographical lines were showing.  I didn't know how far I was from the top or where to turn, all I could do after every junction was to check to make sure the little blue dot was still on the blurry red line and if, it wasn't, turn around and go the other way and check again.  And then on my way down cell service returned, the map loaded, and right when I needed my GPS the most, it stopped working.  The map showed the road crossing Nile Creek, but when I got there I found a ravine about sixty feet deep and the bridge missing.  I couldn't tell if I was on the right road or how far off course I might end up when I went bushwhacking down a deer trail to see if I could find a place to cross.  The whole time I was thinking how much more reliable it was in the old days with a topographic map and a compass.  Having that little “You are here” dot isn't much good if you don't have a map for reference.  And having a map isn't very helpful if you don't know where you are on it.  That—and some conversations I've had the last few weeks with other pastors—got me thinking about how we read the Bible and do theology and all of that.  It reminded me why I like what's called narrative theology and why I think it's important to always be telling the big biblical story.  The biblical story is the map.  Narrative theology shows us where we are on the map.  Both keep us firmly grounded in the story of God and his people. We need that.  We grow up learning all the stories, but the Bible story book we read as kids—or read to our kids—often leave us with the stories disconnected.  We end up knowing Adam and Abraham and Moses and Jesus, but we struggle to know how their stories are related and part of the bigger story.  And that often continues on as adults.  And we struggle to know where we fit in to it. I say this because our Epistle from Romans 8 this morning is one those wonderful, short passages that puts a map in front of us.  It shows us the big picture of the good news, of God's redemption and renewal of humanity and of his entire Creation.  And it says, “You are here”.  Our Epistle this morning is St. Paul leading us right to the climax of his letter to the Romans and here he shows us the map: where we've come from, where we're going, how it all fits together. In the first half of Romans, Paul works his way through the story of Israel and all her ups and downs—and for Israel things were mostly “down”.  And now in Chapter 8 he begins talking about life in the flesh versus life in the Spirit and the law of sin and death versus the law of the Spirit.  This is where, in verse 11, he famously writes that if the Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives in us, the One who raised Jesus from the dead will also give life to our mortal bodies—if we are in Jesus the Messiah we live in hope of the same resurrection he has experienced.  But even more than that, Paul goes on to write, through our union with Jesus we are children and heirs of God, fellow heirs with Christ—that means sharing in Jesus' inheritance.  But what is that?  Paul writes in verse 17 that it means to suffer with him so that we can be glorified with him.  The Christian life—life with Jesus—for Paul means two things: suffering and glory.  Suffering is a given as we long for glory. Most Christians living through the last two thousand years have understood that suffering is part of our calling as we follow Jesus.  Jesus promised it.  The New Testament writers talk about it often—and most of them faced it themselves and were martyred for proclaiming the lordship of Jesus.  Many of our brothers and sisters today are persecuted for their faith in various parts of the world.  And yet in the West—probably in part because we haven't faced persecution for such a long time—many Christians have no place for suffering in their theology.  Some even go so far as to say that if you're experiencing suffering—sickness, poverty, rejection or anything else negative—it's due to a lack of faith.  But that's just the opposite of what Jesus taught and it's just the opposite of what Paul teaches here.  The inheritance we share with Jesus is one of suffering that leads to glory.  What this means is at the centre of our Epistle and Paul goes on in verse 18: For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.   Are you suffering?  Paul shows the little blue you-are-here GPS dot on the map.  This is us.  Here's where we're at in the big picture, the big story.  And Paul says, “For I consider…”  That doesn't mean this is his opinion.  He's put his compass on the map and lined everything up and here's where it points to and here's where we are.  Knowing the Scriptures, knowing Jesus, working under the Spirit's inspiration, this is the only conclusion he can reach.  He's been building this argument for eight chapters in Romans and here he reaches the inevitable conclusion: those who will be glorified will first face suffering, but that this suffering can't begin to compare with the glory to be revealed. Think about what a powerful statement this was when Paul wrote it.  When he writes that word “suffering” most of us probably read into it whatever our own trials and tribulations are.  That's fine.  But what did Paul have in mind?  Later in the chapter, in verses 35-36 he writes that nothing will separate us from the love of Christ—nothing—and then he goes on to detail the sorts of suffering that he and other Christians were facing—things people might think mean that God doesn't love them, things they might think show a lack of faith, things that might separate them from Jesus.  Here's his list: hardship or distress, persecution or famine, nakedness or peril or sword.  And he quotes from Psalm 44: “For your sake we are being killed all day long; we are accounted sheep to be slaughtered.”  These things are far worse than the sorts of suffering most of us are likely to face.  And as horrible as this suffering was, none of it could compare with the glory to be revealed—no amount of suffering could make the glory not worth it. But what is the glory Paul's writing about?  Our translation says that this glory is to be revealed “to us”.  By that he doesn't mean that it's God's show-and-tell, that we'll be spectators to this glory.  It means that we have a share in it.  Think of this glory as a gift given to us by God.  Remember what Paul said before: that if we are in Christ, then we will share in his inheritance—we will participate in his inheritance. And what's the inheritance?  Well, who is Jesus?  He is Lord.  His glory is revealed or it's unveiled in his glorious and sovereign rule of Creation and Paul is saying here that the glory we wait for with eager longing, the glory that is the basis for our hope as Christians is not glory in the sense many people often think.  We often think of “glory” as a place or a state of being.  When a Christian dies we often hear people say that he or she has gone on or been promoted to “glory”.  Brothers and Sisters, “glory” is more than just going to heaven when you die.  As Jesus' glory is his sovereign rule over Creation, so the glory to be revealed in us is our participation, our sharing in the sovereign and saving rule of Jesus.  Glory is about the resurrection of the dead and all of creation one day set to rights.  And this is why he says what he does in verse 19: For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.   Brothers and Sisters, God's Creation is waiting for the great day when its true rulers will be revealed, the sons of God, and when it will be delivered from corruption.  Look at verses 20-22: For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.  For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.   This is where we need to stand back and look at the big picture.  Everything Paul's saying here is dependent on that.  It's the big picture the Bible gives of us of God's Creation, from beginning to end.  We read in Genesis that God created and that everything was good.  We even read there that when he created human beings he looked at his handiwork and declared us not just “good”, but “very good”.  But we look around us now and have to wonder what happened.  War is always raging somewhere, there's violence everywhere, there's greed and corruption everywhere.  Justice is in short supply and so are the basic things that people need to survive.  And yet even if we don't pay attention to the big evils that play out on the international scene—or even on the local scene, for that matter—we only have to look at the struggles that we have ourselves and that we share with our family and friends to keep away from sin and to do good.  Hate is easy; love is hard.  Paul knew it.  The Roman Christians knew it.  We know it. Paul tells the story of Creation in the book of Romans, but he tells it as Israel's story.  We don't have time to run through the whole book this morning, but Paul's point is that the whole Creation is enslaved in the same sort of way that Israel was in Egypt.  And right there we get a glimmer of hope.  Because God was involved in that Egyptian exile from beginning to end.  He had a purpose.  Remember, when Israel went down to Egypt—we read about that in the story of Jacob and Joseph—the Lord arranged for Joseph to become a slave in Egypt so that through him he could rescue his people.  Egypt started out good for Israel.  When things turned around under a new king who enslaved Israel, it wasn't because the Lord had ceased to be good and it wasn't because the Lord was no longer in control.  No.  We learn later that the Lord allowed the Israelites to become slaves in Egypt so that he could then manifest his glorious sovereignty to everyone—to Israel in rescuing her and to the Egyptians by showing his power over her false gods and over her mighty horses and chariots.  In the Exodus, the Lord marked Israel forever as the people he had freed from slavery, people to whom he had given a new life.  That became their national identity, celebrated every year in the Passover. In all of that Paul is working up to his point here.  As the Lord allowed Israel to fall into bondage to Egypt, so he has allowed his good Creation to be subjected to death and decay.  We may look around and wonder if things are hopeless.  Every time one war ends and we see peace break out another war begins somewhere else.  We work hard to lift this group out of poverty, but then that group over there falls into it.  We cure one disease only to have two new ones crop up.  Isaiah wrote about a day when the lion will lie down with the lamb and we look around us and wonder if that's ever going to happen. And Paul assures us: Yes, it's for real.  This is God's promise.  No matter how bad things are, this is still his good Creation and he has promised to put everything to rights.  Even as he cast Adam and Eve from the garden he was promising them that he would one day overcome sin and restore everything to the way it should be.  Genesis shows things going from bad to worse.  It shows us humanity losing even the very knowledge of God and sinking into paganism and idolatry.  But then it tells us how God came to Abraham and established a covenant with him.  The Lord promised that through Abraham and his family he would restore not only humanity, but all of Creation and here Paul reminds us what that means, what it looks like and why the Creation itself would long for it to happen. Again, we need the big picture—we need to remember where things started.  In Genesis we read that the Lord created human beings to be his image bearers.  What does it mean to bear God's image.  Well, consider that Israel's pagan neighbours built great stone temples and then placed images of their gods in them.  Those images represented the gods' rule or sovereignty over the land and people.  Genesis uses the same languages and imagery, except that in Genesis it's the Lord himself who builds his own temple—the cosmos—and instead of placing an image of himself carved in stone or gold in it, he creates human beings, to live in his presence in the temple, but also to rule his creation justly and wisely—to have dominion and to subdue Creation in his name.  That's what it meant for humanity to bear God's image: to be his stewards, the priests of his temple.  But then we chose to rebel.  As Paul writes in Romans 1, we chose to worship the Creation instead of the Creator.  We subjected the Lord's good creation to corruption. Now, in light of that, it should make sense when Paul writes that Creation is longing for the day when our inheritance is revealed.  That's the day when Creation will be set free from the corruption we brought on it.  That's the day when we, Creation's stewards will be restored and renewed and put back in charge, reigning with Jesus.  Again, think back to Israel.  He chose and called her, he rescued her, he made her his people, he sent her to the nations to bring healing and restoration.  But she rebelled and she rejected her mission.  And yet the Lord didn't give up and he didn't change his plan to redeem his Creation through Israel.  He simply sent a faithful Israelite—he sent Jesus.  And Jesus not only redeemed Israel by dying in her place, he established a new Israel in his own person, a new people to be a light to the nations—this time equipped by the Holy Spirit. This is what Paul is getting at in verse 23.  It's not just the Creation that groans in eager longing: And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. The Lord hasn't given up on his Creation any more than he gave up on Israel.  Creation is eagerly waiting for its rightful stewards to be set right.  On that great day the Lord will make all things new and restore his redeemed people to their—to our—rightful place as good, wise, and just rulers of Creation—as the faithful priests of his temple.  This is what it means for our glory to be revealed.  The big picture, the story of redemption, reminds us that this was how it was supposed to be from the beginning.  And so we groan and we wait eagerly too.  We live in the mess we've made here in the world.  We live with sin and with sickness and with death, and yet we live in hope, knowing that what God has begun in Jesus he will one day complete and on that day his glory will be revealed to an extent we can't even imagine. And, Paul writes, we can hope because our God has given us the firstfruits of his new creation.  He's given a down payment on what he has promised.  The present age and its rulers have been decisively defeated by Jesus at the cross and at the empty tomb and God's new age has been inaugurated.  Jesus is ascended to his throne.  He is Lord.  He truly is God's King.  He's given us his Spirit—Paul describes the Spirit here as the firstfruits—and that's because we live in the overlap between these two ages, these two kingdoms.  The Jews brought the firstfruits of the harvest—usually sheaves of grain harvested at the very beginning of the season—as offerings to God.  They offered them in good years and even in bad years in faith that God would provide the rest of the harvest.  And so the Spirit is the sign of hope for us.  The life he gives to us here and now is a reminder that encourages our faith and hope in the resurrection and the new creation to come.  We groan and we sigh, we wait longingly in eager expectation, but our hope is certain because God is faithful and keeps his promises.  The prophet Habakkuk wrote that one day the glory of the Lord will fill the earth as the waters cover the sea.  Brothers and Sisters, when that seems impossible, we only need remember the cross of Jesus, his empty tomb, and his gift of the Holy Spirit. But our faith is not a complacent faith.  We haven't been redeemed by Jesus and given the gift of the Spirit so that we can retreat into a sort of personal holiness or private piety while we wait for Jesus to return.  Not at all.  Jesus has inaugurated this new age in his resurrection and somehow someday the making new that began in his resurrection will encompass all of Creation and you and I are called, in the power of the Spirit, to embody that renewing work here and now.  How is Habakkuk's prophecy going to be fulfilled?  How does the knowledge of the glory of the Lord spread to cover the earth?  Brothers and Sisters, that's our mission.  We're called to proclaim to the world the Good News that Jesus is Lord and that his kingdom is here and now.  Our mission is to call the world to repentance and faith.  But don't forget: We are also called to live out repentance and faith in our lives in such a way that we lift the veil on the kingdom and that we give a glimpse to the world of what heaven on earth looks like.  So far as we are able to do so today, we are called to exercise the good dominion that was given to Adam—we are called to be stewards of God's temple, of his Creation.  Jesus, the second Adam, has led the way for us here.  In his earthly ministry he made his Father's new creation known in practical ways to the people around him and so should we.  In a word full of sin we should be visible in seeking after holiness.  In a world full of war and injustice, we should visible and at the forefront working for peace and justice.  In a world full of hurting and sickness, we should be seeking to make the healing ministry of Jesus known.  In a world full of anger and hate, we should be working for forgiveness and reconciliation. If you're like me you might get discouraged thinking about the mission Jesus has given us.  It seems overwhelming.  The word is so broken and so dark.  It doesn't seem like anyone is watching and no one wants to listen.  Sometimes it seems like you have to be a Peter or a Paul—someone important or high profile—to make a difference for the kingdom.  But Friends, never forget that for every St. Paul or St. Peter, there were thousands of ordinary saints manifesting Jesus in their ordinary lives, proclaiming the Good News, and building the kingdom right where they were.  We fulfil Jesus' calling to us as we raise covenant children to walk with him in faith and to live the values of his kingdom.  We fulfil Jesus' calling when we work for peace and reconciliation with our neighbours, in our workplaces, and in our schools.  We fulfil Jesus' calling when we forgive as we have been forgiven.  We fulfil Jesus' calling when we love the hard-to-love people around us, knowing that we ourselves are hard-to-love too, but that Jesus loved us enough to die for us.  We fulfil Jesus' calling when we sacrifice ourselves, our rights, our prerogatives, our time, and our treasure in order to make Jesus and his love known.  In everything we do, we should be seeking to give to this groaning and suffering world foretastes of God's glory, of God's new creation. Let us pray: Heavenly Father, as we asked earlier in the collect we ask again for grace that to pass through the trials of this life without losing the things of eternal importance.  Remind us that the suffering we experience cannot begin to compare with the glory to be revealed to us.  Remind us always of the suffering that Jesus endured for our sake that in love and gratitude we might suffer too for the sake of making him known.  And as we think of Jesus' death and resurrection and as we live the life given by your Spirit, fill us with hope and faith, knowing that the glory inaugurated in us today will one day be fully accomplished in our own resurrection and the restoration of all your Creation.  Amen.

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Deborah Hayward is from Haisla Nation, known as Kitamaat Village. One day when she returned from school, her mother packed her bag, telling her she was going to Port Alberni residential school. Hayward would attend residential school for two years, or as Hayward refers to it, genocidal prison. "We Stand Together" is a series to understand better these schools' history and its impact on Indigenous communities. Join Ryan Funk and Lisa Muswagon and listen to the stories and experiences of residential school attendees and their families.

This week on Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan:A dispute over the adoption of a dog named Maddie ended up in court after the woman who “rescued” and sold her tried to get her puppies back to sell. The dispute involved a woman in Port Alberni who has a business selling dogs that the judge concluded was misrepresented to be a registered non-profit organization called Ziggy's Rescue. A family purchased Maddie from the woman for $600 and signed a document entitled Foster and Adoption Contract. The contract specified that Maddie needed to be spayed, but it turned out she was pregnant, so this wasn't possible until the puppies were born. When the woman who was operating Ziggy's Rescue found out that Maddie was pregnant, she insisted that she get the puppies because she wished to sell them. The woman showed up at the home of the family that purchased Maddie and was screaming, “puppy thieves,” called the police, and yelled, “we will bury you” at the family.  The woman operating Ziggy's Rescue ultimately sued the family in small claims court, seeking $5,000 in “lost revenue” and to get Maddie back. The judge hearing the case, concluded that the woman operating Ziggy's Rescue was not a reliable witness. He found that she had misrepresented that she was operating a non-profit organization when she was operating a business. The judge asked the woman if she declared her income, and she responded, “not at this time,” and that “we will get caught up.”The judge concluded that various terms in the Foster and Adoption Contract were unreasonable and unenforceable. He also concluded that Maddie's best interest should be a consideration when interpreting the contract on the basis that “we need to recognize that dogs, and other pets, are not simply “things” like a chair or a car.” The judge concluded that “The time has come for Maddie to finally know she is in her forever home and that the defendant's family are made whole.”Also, on the show, a case involving BC Mink Breeders is discussed. In 2021 the BC government decided that mink farming should be phased out in the province by 2025 based on the risk they pose to public health. There was evidence that mink could catch and transmit COVID-19 and a concern that this could result in a dangerous mutation of the virus. The Mink Breeders are challenging the decision, alleging that it was unreasonable. To do so, they are seeking access to the evidence considered by the provincial cabinet. The provincial government did not want to disclose this information. The judge hearing the case concluded that while the concept of public interest immunity can be used to keep sensitive and confidential documents secret, it was not absolute. As a result, the government has been ordered to provide an affidavit detailing what documents it wished to keep secret and on what basis public interest immunity was being claimed for each of them so that the judge can decide what should be disclosed. Finally, on the show, a case involving a small strata corporation and permission to cross a deck to get to a set of stairs leading to a backyard is discussed. Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.  

Brandon Cairney has been missing since October 2017. On September 22nd 2022, Brandon surfaced alive. Listen to the original story of Brandon's disappearance in Episode 1 of 'Gone Boys'

Amber lives for summer. She works at a boat shop, her home is out at the lake and she makes the most out of the sunny season. A colleague, a friend and a woman Amber never met, shine a light on how Amber's bright spark may have been darkened forever.Amber Manthorne has not been found. The search for her is ongoing. While her disappearance is certainly out of character, it may not be a crime. Police have not ruled out criminality in her case. Anyone who may have information and has not already spoken with police is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424. And if you want to help support Amber's friends, you can join them on Facebook through the group, 'Finding Amber Manthorne'.

Amber's disappearance devastates those who love her. In this episode, close friends wrestle with the thought of life without Amber and look to the past to find clues about what was really going on in Amber's world.Amber Manthorne has not been found. The search for her is ongoing. While her disappearance is certainly out of character, it may not be a crime. Police have not ruled out criminality in her case. Anyone who may have information and has not already spoken with police is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424. And if you want to help support Amber's friends, you can join them on Facebook through the group, 'Finding Amber Manthorne'.

Tensions are high in Amber's hometown of Port Alberni, while Amber remains missing. What can be learned of Amber's boyfriend, allegedly the last person known to be with her before she vanishes?Amber Manthorne has not been found. The search for her is ongoing. While her disappearance is certainly out of character, it may not be a crime. Police have not ruled out criminality in her case. Anyone who may have information and has not already spoken with police is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424. And if you want to help support Amber's friends, you can join them on Facebook through the group, 'Finding Amber Manthorne'.Note: Thank you to the CHEK news team who have led on the coverage of Amber's story and whose archival tape you hear in this episode.

As time passes with no sign of Amber, friends fear the worst. The town is on edge and the behaviour of Amber's boyfriend adds to the tension. Amber Manthorne has not been found. The search for her is ongoing. While her disappearance is certainly out of character, it may not be a crime. Police have not ruled out criminality in her case. Anyone who may have information, and has not already spoken with police, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424. And if you want to help support Amber's friends you can join them on Facebook through the group Finding Amber Manthorne.Note: Thank you to the CHEK news team who have led on the coverage of Amber's story and whose archival tape you hear in this episode.

When 40-year-old Amber Manthorne fails to show up to work on Friday, July 8th, 2022, her friends immediately believe something is wrong. At first, it is thought that Amber is with her boyfriend, Justin Hall, but then Justin surfaces days later, without Amber, leaving more questions than answers.In this episode, host Laura Palmer outlines the timeline of events surrounding Amber's disappearance and sits down with Amber's friend, and family spokesperson, Kristie St. Claire.Amber Manthorne has not been found. The search for her is ongoing. While her disappearance is certainly out of character, it may not be a crime. Police have not ruled out criminality in her case. Anyone who may have information and has not already spoken with police is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424. And if you want to help support Amber's friends-you can join them on Facebook through the group Finding Amber Manthorne.Note: Thank you to the CHEK news team who have led on the coverage of Amber's story. You hear audio of their news footage in this episode.

Amber is a cherished member of her Port Alberni community; a loyal friend, devoted daughter, a really ‘cool chick', bubbly, and always cheerful. So it's no surprise that a community of people dubbed 'Amber's Army' have come together to help find her. Amidst the desperate search for Amber, friends take time to talk about her and answer questions about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.In this episode, host Laura Palmer talks to one of Amber's closest pals, a Chief of a local First Nation who also knew Amber well, and a friend who is a commercial diver, now using his skills to search for his friend in the lake she loved.Amber Manthorne has not been found. The search for her is ongoing. While her disappearance is certainly out of character, it may not be a crime. Police have not ruled out criminality in her case. Anyone who may have information and has not already spoken with police is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424. And if you want to help support Amber's friends, you can join them on Facebook through the group, 'Finding Amber Manthorne'.Note: Thank you to the CHEK news team who have led on the coverage of Amber's story and whose archival tape you hear in this episode.

On June 10, 1958, David Pauls, was shot three times in the family home. The killer then went upstairs and murdered 11-year-old Dorothy Pauls to death in her bedroom. Then attacking her mother Helen when she came home from work.   Follow along as we discuss Vancouver's first triple murder. ** Amber Manthorne Update ** -K&O   Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. @podcastbyproxy   Use code FREEPODCASTBYPROXY at check out to try a free Classic basket from Goodfood! Goodfood is a Canadian online grocery subscription service delivering meal kits, read-to-cook meals, and grocery products to your door each week  *conditions apply   Intro music made by: https://soundcloud.com/aiakos    Sources: https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/history/vancouver-cold-case-files-the-pauls-family-was-the-citys-first-triple-murder-3986401 https://www.vpdcoldcases.ca/the-pauls/ https://evelazarus.com/episode-06-the-pauls-murders/ https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2014/10/31/unsolved-mysteries-the-pauls-family-triple-homicide/ https://vancouversun.com/news/staff-blogs/vancouver-police-trying-to-solve-a-57-year-old-murder-mystery https://evelazarus.com/episode-05-the-hastings-sunrise-murder-of-evelyn-roche/ Amber Manthorne References Search for Amber Manthorne of Port Alberni, B.C., continues | CTV News Cowichan region Search and Rescue teams join search for Amber Manthorne – Lake Cowichan Gazette Police, volunteers continue search for missing Vancouver Island woman (msn.com) Major crime unit called in to assist in case of missing Port Alberni woman Amber Manthorne | CBC News Search for missing Port Alberni woman focused on area near her home, friend says - Victoria Times Colonist Search for Amber Manthorne of Port Alberni, B.C., continues | CTV News 'We are not giving up': Friends expand search for missing Alberni woman (cheknews.ca) Missing Port Alberni woman's car found but she hasn't been seen since July 6 - BC | Globalnews.ca Friends, family gather for strength as search for missing Port Alberni woman continues – Nanaimo News Bulletin (nanaimobulletin.com) Major crime unit investigating disappearance of Port Alberni woman | Vancouver Sun Vancouver Island's major crime unit takes over search for missing Port Alberni woman – Victoria News (vicnews.com) Man initially linked to missing Port Alberni woman no longer believed to be with her: RCMP (cheknews.ca)    

Jessica States went missing from a ballfield in Port Alberni, BC in July 1996.  Her body was found the next day in a gully behind the field brutally beaten.  Over the course of the next 3 years the RCMP would vigorously look for the match to DNA evidence found at the scene.  -K&O   Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. @podcastbyproxy   Todays promo swap was with the lovely gentlemen over at Dark Poutine Find them on Spotify!  Use code FREEPODCASTBYPROXY at check out to try a free Classic basket from Goodfood! Goodfood is a Canadian online grocery subscription service delivering meal kits, read-to-cook meals, and grocery products to your door each week  *conditions apply Intro music made by: https://soundcloud.com/aiakos    Sources: Police make arrest in Port Alberni murder | CBC News New book chronicles 2 Port Alberni murders and how DNA was used to convict the killers (cheknews.ca) Port Alberni girl's murderer waives parole hearing - Victoria Times Colonist How DNA technology brought two killers to justice and exonerated dozens of Nuu-chah-nulth people | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper (hashilthsa.com) CN BC: Patten Guilty Of Murder - Emotions Run High As Drug - Rave.ca CN BC: Editorial: Thankfully, Jessica's Jury Saw Through It - Rave.ca #577 A trillion to one in Port Alberni | The British Columbia Review (thebcreview.ca) 2001 BCSC 1082 (CanLII) | R. v. Patten | CanLII The Bulldog and the Helix (Shayne Morrow) » p.9 » Global Archive Voiced Books Online Free (readfrom.net) Jessica Dianne States (1985-1996) - Find a Grave Memorial  

Sharie Minions is the Mayor of the City of Port Alberni, leader of Sharie Minions & Team Mortgage Brokers, and owner of the restaurant Brie & Barrel in Port Alberni. Her unique background and skillset lead her to a term on City Council from 2014-2018, and into the Mayor's seat from 2018 till now.The interview covers a review of her first term as mayor, entrepreneurial journey, the challenging balancing act of ambition with family, business and life in general, and much more.Sharie's Final 4:Book: Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You Book - Jenara Nerenberg.Best advice: "Find out what you're not good at, and pay someone else to do it."App: Reminders.Favourite restaurants on Vancouver Island: Brie & Barrel AND The Farmer's Daughter.Podcast PublisherFor more local news impacting business, visit: www.businessexaminer.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our first panel featuring Narrative Practitioners from Australia, Canada, and America. We discuss a variety of topics, including our use of language with those we work with, the discourses within 'Tick, Tick, BOOM', and the importance of being de-centered, yet influential in our work.  Kate's belief that everyone has a story to tell drives every creative program and workshop that she develops and is the driving force behind the foundation of the Book Incubator. Known for her empathy and compassion mixed with a rather wicked sense of humour, Kate has the ability to quickly  create bonds and build safe places for people to share their stories. She has created a series of award winning Narrative Therapy initiatives that support her belief in the importance of written, visual and oral  storytelling.  Kate is a sought after speaker in the corporate sector, in communities and at creative forums. Tobias Rader lives with his partner, his two children and dog in Port Alberni, BC Canada. He is a Social Worker and Narrative Therapist, working for the Province of BC and in private practice. He has a deep interest in the use of silence in Narrative practice and is most curious in finding rich narratives that are unspoken. Kristin Pedemonti, Master's Narrative Therapy & Community Work is a Narrative Practitioner specializing in piecing together preferred stories with survivors of abuse, addictions, and assault. She has worked with persons with lived experiences of: childhood trauma, domestic violence, trafficking and war. Recipient of National Storytelling Network's International StoryBridge Award she has presented and performed on 5 continents in 20 countries, her favorite Iran. She is also a Storytelling Consultant at the World Bank. Kristin is the author of three books, most recently A Bridge of Stories which chronicles her journey creating and facilitating a decolonized seven year volunteer literacy project in Belize. All Things Narrative offers group workshops and 1-on-1 coaching that can empower you to live a meaningful story. Learn more and get your FREE consultation at: allthingsnarrative.com Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Read my Film Diary (including reviews and rankings) on Letterboxd

Angela Verbrugge talks about her second vocal jazz album, Love for Connoisseurs. She released the album on March 25th, 2022. Here in BC, where she has lived for 25 years, she performed in support of the album at Frankie's in Vancouver, Hermann's in Victoria, and Char's Landing in Port Alberni before embarking on a Canadian tour. Thank you to 12TH ST Sound for sponsoring this episode. Get going on your next music project today at https://www.12thst.ca/booking/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode-description&utm_campaign=rcp-042 (12thst.ca/booking).

There are so many places to cycle to for a coffee or snack on the south island, and so many interesting routes to take to get there. (5:30) In this episode, we've asked a south island cycling expert to come up with a list of places to ride to for a drink, snack, or meal. What started out as 10 spots, quickly turned into a list of 20 interesting destinations and equally interesting bike routes on the south island. (36:50) And later in our Order Up Spotlight, we take you to Port Alberni for a nostalgic blast from the past at the J & L Drive-In.

Who better to give us their ten Valentine's Day recommendations than the co-owner of one of the most popular spots on February 14th. In this episode we sit down with former Victoria Councillor Shellie Gudgeon of Il Terrazzo to get her ten recommendations on where to go and what to do with your special loved one. Also in this episode, Joe talks about his visit to Port Alberni and a historic German restaurant that has a wildly popular Valentine's Day booth that is already taking reservations for three years out.

Corner stores and small local neighborhood groceries hold many stories and memories. In this second episode of Amplify Canada, we talk to the memory makers, the owners and grocers who give so much to our communities.  Three stores and three stories:  The Superette, in Nanaimo, BC, owned by Gary Negrin, a classic tale, with a touch of drama; The Garden Market, in Victoria, BC, owned by Ryan Townsend, a story of transformation; and The Italian Centre Shop, in Edmonton, AB, owned by Teresa Spinelli, the story of an inheritance of more than a store.  This episode also begins a new regular as we spotlight an amazing local independent musical talent. First up is Lola Parks, an indigenous soul, folk, pop singer-songwriter from Vancouver.  You experience her song “Dreamer” in this episode.  Her music is available on iTunes, Spotify and at www.lolaparks.com.Amplify Canada is a 12-part, monthly podcast, that tells real stories of Canadians from Port Alberni, BC, to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and everywhere in between.  These are stories of invention, overcoming adversity, coming together, creativity and hope; stories of the diverse and varied business owners that Canadians rely on every day.  The owner of a multi-generational grocery store, a favorite African Caribbean Cafe, a favorite clothing boutique, restaurant, pub, barbershop, auto repair or cab company, a single mother down the street who started a successful natural products business, the local tattoo artists, a local musician making an impact on their community… you get the idea.  Pattison Media developed this project to help support small businesses in Western Canada.Visit Pattison Media to learn more about this very special project of hope, community, and the Canadian spirit.

Amplify Canada is a 12-part, monthly podcast, that tells real stories of Canadians from Port Alberni, BC, to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and everywhere in between.  These are stories of invention, overcoming adversity, coming together, creativity and hope; stories of the diverse and varied business owners that Canadians rely on every day.  The owner of a multi-generational grocery store, a favorite African Caribbean Cafe, a favorite clothing boutique, restaurant, pub, barbershop, auto repair or cab company, a single mother down the street who started a successful natural products business, the local tattoo artists, a local musician making an impact on their community… you get the idea.  Pattison Media developed this project to help support small businesses in Western Canada. Visit Pattison Media to learn more about this very special project of hope, community, and the Canadian spirit.

Amplify Canada is a 12-part, monthly podcast, arriving every second Thursday, that tells real stories of Canadians from Port Alberni, BC, to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and everywhere in between.  These are stories of invention, overcoming adversity, coming together, creativity and hope; stories of the diverse and varied business owners that Canadians rely on every day.  The owner of a multi-generational grocery store, a favorite African Caribbean Cafe, a favorite clothing boutique, restaurant, pub, barbershop, auto repair or cab company, a single mother down the street who started a successful natural products business, the local tattoo artists… you get the idea.  Pattison Media developed this project to help support small businesses in Western Canada.  Visit Pattison Media to learn more about this very special project of hope, community, and the Canadian spirit.

Independent contractors brought their message to the B.C. Legislature on Wednesday, as they campaigned for an end to the Western Forest Products strike.   Guest: Max Gerth Rally organizer Project Manager, Roc-Star Enterprises in Port Alberni

RCMP/military manhunt for Bryer Schmegelsky & Kam McLeod continues near Gillam, MB. How is Port Alberni, BC dealing with the fallout of the Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod case? "Survival" in the wilderness near Gillum, MB.  By now for Schmegelsky and McLeod it would be literally down to fundamental survival says our guest. Boris Johnson as U.K. PM and Robert Mueller's impact during Congressional testimony. What do Crown prosecutors do when a huge national crime story breaks and is being watched by millions and likely tried in a specific jurisdiction? When do prosecutors begin to think of jury makeup and who the prospective judges for such a case may be and prepare for that?  How will all of the strange developments over the past week factor into a trial for both the prosecution and the defence?   - Guests: Duane Forman.  Mayor. Gillam, MB Sharie Minions.  Mayor of Port Alberni Sherman Kong. Maple Leaf Survival. Winnipeg.  Brian Peckford. Fmr Premier, NFLD/Labrador Scott Newark. Former AB prosecutor and former executive director of the Canadian Police Association.  Professor at Simon Fraser University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Port Alberni couple and another man have been charged after the trio filmed the takedown of a 28-year-old man they say arrived to have sex with their 13-year-old daughter. The incident is alleged to have happened at a Port Alberni home on April 12, 2018. Hog-tied and face down on the ground, the man's image was streamed on Facebook Live for the world to see.