Podcasts about Prince Edward County

In 1957, Richard Nixon ventured to Prince Edward County for a "boys weekend" of fishing and golfing. Steve Paikin catches up with author Thomas Harrison in Picton's Royal Hotel to discuss his book, "Searching for Richard Nixon: Finding Refuge and Making a Home in Prince Edward County ," which documents his movements in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hosts discuss how desegregation under Brown was hampered in schools by a policy of “all deliberate speed” where the speed was often zero.  In contrast, and despite the fact that in large portions of the nation education is separate and unequal, the Trump administration has begun an “all speed ahead” policy of eliminating decrees which contained desegregation requirements'.   https://www.axios.com/2025/05/02/doj-decades-old-school-desegregation-louisiana   In this episode of Ellis Conversations, co-host Jamil Ellis and his father, retired federal magistrate Judge Ronald Ellis, reflect on the 71st anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education—not just the 1954 decision, but its overlooked 1955 follow-up. They explore the legal and societal impacts of desegregation mandates, the resistance that followed, and how today's rollback of civil rights enforcement—particularly around school desegregation—echoes familiar patterns. With real-life stories, including Ruby Bridges and Prince Edward County's school closures, the conversation traces decades of policy evolution—from Milliken v. Bradley to Roberts Court rulings that undermine systemic remedies for segregation. The episode also offers generational perspectives on optimism, protest, and the need for youth leadership in safeguarding educational equity.

This episode opens with alarming news about Canada's food inflation reaching crisis levels. Charlebois reveals that Canada now has the highest food inflation rate among G7 countries, primarily driven by countervailing tariffs that have backfired on Canadian consumers. The hosts explain how Prime Minister Carney quietly eliminated most food-related tariffs on May 7th, though this decision received little public attention during the election. The discussion highlights how these tariffs made alternatives to American products more expensive, creating a perfect storm for Canadian grocery shoppers.The conversation shifts to emerging issues like "maple washing," where Charlebois shares specific examples of pricing discrepancies between products marketed as Canadian on the shelves versus imported products, urging grocers to exercise greater caution in their merchandising practices.A significant business development takes center stage as Quebec's Excel chicken processing cooperative faces a potential acquisition by Saputo subsidiary Sofina. This $6 billion deal could reshape Eastern Canada's supply chain under supply management systems, potentially leading to higher chicken prices and operational challenges.The interview segment features Dan Sullivan from Rosehall Run Vineyards, one of Prince Edward County's premier wine producers. Sullivan shares his 25-year journey transforming a 150-acre farm into one of Ontario's largest family-owned wineries in the region, producing 9,000-14,000 cases annually. He discusses how Prince Edward County evolved from a drive-through destination to a four-season wine tourism hotspot, emphasizing the region's focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varietals.Sullivan explains how social media marketing has revolutionized wine sales, moving away from traditional critic-driven recommendations toward peer influence and community building. He describes their dual distribution strategy, selling premium estate wines directly while maintaining LCBO presence with entry-level products that serve as consumer introductions to the brand.The episode explores recent Ontario government support for the wine industry, including Premier Doug Ford's $35 million funding commitment over five years. Sullivan expresses optimism about current market opportunities, particularly given recent trade disruptions that have created space for Ontario wines on retail shelves.We also discuss innovative celebrity food collaborations, highlighting Selena Gomez's partnership with Oreo to create a horchata-flavored cookie. They note Gomez's remarkable success as one of the youngest self-made billionaires at 32, worth $1.3 billion, mainly through her Rare Beauty brand and strategic collaborations. The discussion extends to other celebrity food ventures, including Ryan Reynolds' successful breakfast collaboration with Tim Hortons, which generated impressive lineups and sales.These segments underscore broader themes of food security, consumer choice, and the complex interplay between government policy and market dynamics affecting Canadian food producers and consumers.Premier Doug Ford photo credit: Photo by Ernest Doroszuk /Toronto Sun The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Send us a textBack in 2003, Ryan Malcolm became a familiar face across Canada as the first-ever winner of Canadian Idol. After a whirlwind year that included performing with artists like Elton John and Kelly Clarkson, Ryan returned to his roots just west of Kingston. Over the past 20 years, he's worn many hats: musician, restaurant manager, Buddy Holly onstage, and now, real estate agent.In this episode, recorded in mid-April 2025 from his home in Prince Edward County, Ryan reflects on life after Idol, the twists and turns of his career, and what he's been up to lately. We also touch on his connection to the area — including his father, John Malcolm, who was a guest on this podcast back in 2016.Our theme music is “Stasis Oasis”, by Tim Aylesworth Follow us on Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, & Threads Send comments & suggestions to thekingstonianpodcast@gmail.com Episodes also air weekly on CJAI at 101.3fm (Tue. at 4pm)

After SO MUCH positive feedback from their January Boss Mode retreat, Kristina and Janette could not be more excited to announce that spots in their next retreat are now open!Save The Date: October 21-23 2025 at The Drake Devonshire in Prince Edward County, Ontario! In this episode they are diving into all the magic that awaits!From the location, deep connection and hot seat coaching to transformational speaker sessions, brand embodiment shoots and more, this retreat cuts no corners and leaves no women behind.Is this the community your business has been craving? We think yes.Tune in to hear all the details and secure your room today!Don't miss the October Boss Mode Retreat!Mentioned In Episode:Boss Mode Retreat January Recap EpisodeConnect with JanetteAnxiously Ambitious PodcastSend me a text!For Your Information: • Host your podcast on Buzzsprout! •Use Code ‘PODCAST' For Your First Month For $1 Inside The Social Business Club • Join our favourite scheduling platform Later • FLODESK Affiliate Code | 50% off your first year! Don't forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

Capitalizing on your niche can be the key to moving your business forward—just ask April Brown and Sarah Sklash, founders of The June Motel in Prince Edward County. What started as a side hustle between best friends has now turned into a Netflix sensation and multi-property endeavor. On this episode of the REAL TIME podcast, April and Sarah share how honing in on their unique offering is what really made The June Motel into what it is today. Plus, hear their take on why focusing on a niche audience can actually make things easier when it comes to marketing your business. 

With Trump's and Musk's war on DEI, Harvey and Jim revisit the discussion we had on Prince Edward County in Virginia when white supremacists decide to close all public schools for five years rather than segregate in the 1950's. There are more comparisons with what Trump and Musk are trying to do now with their war on DEI than you would expect. The problem is they are trying to expand what happened in Prince Edward County to more than just education and also take it nationwide. To finish we hear Sam Cooke's plea for change.

Grow your gardening skills with Dr, Jared's Botanic Bootcamp! BEN O'BRIEN BIOBen O'Brien is the owner of Wild by Design, a naturalistic garden design business in Prince Edward County in Ontario that specializes in artfully crafted, richly planted, lovingly tended gardens. For the past decade Ben's passion for plants has informed a wide range of projects, from small town gardens to large rural properties and urban public spaces. Ben's trial garden research explores innovative ways to create beautiful, biodiverse and resilient designed plant communities. Ben has presented a webinar specifically focused on his trials for Garden Masterclass (UK), and appeared on their popular "Thursday Garden Chat" interview series. He has been a speaker for horticultural societies and professional landscape audiences across Ontario, and has written articles for the Ecological Landscape Alliance, the American Society of Landscape Architects' Professional Practice blog and Ground Magazine, published by the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects. You can learn more about Ben by visiting his instagram Wild by Design and his website Wild by Design, where he has multiple resources about grit gardening and the plant list.THE PLANTASTIC PODCASTThe Plantastic Podcast is a monthly podcast created by Dr. Jared Barnes.  He's been gardening since he was five years old and now is an award-winning professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX.  To say hi and find the show notes, visit theplantasticpodcast.com.You can learn more about how Dr. Jared cultivates plants, minds, and life at meristemhorticulture.com.  He also shares thoughts and cutting-edge plant research each week in his newsletter plant•ed, and you can sign up at meristemhorticulture.com/subscribe.  Until next time, #keepgrowing!geophyte×garden writer×home and garden×bulbs×corm×perennial×gardening×perennials×uk gardeners×garden×uk gardener×garden writing×science×nature×plant growing×garden design×horticulture×bulb×rhizome×book author×plant×plants×

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . This week's guest is Anne Du Bois who own Savon Du Bois in Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario. I've always wanted to do an episode like this because it is not directly about wine but rather, about aromas almost exclusively. Anne Du Bois is an aromatherapist and perfumer who extracts her own scents and essential elements from botanicals to create a huge array of products from perfumes, essential oils, soaps, lotions, and salts, which is only a small amount of the things that Anne offers in her store. She oversees the production of all of it personally and is passionate about how aromas, and the ingredients that go into producing them, can impact our lives and our health.  I have been to the County many times in the past few years and only noticed her store on Main Street this past November on my last visit. I was walking down the street when suddenly I smelled the most amazing things walking past the door to one of the shops. Walking into her store is like immersing yourself in beauty. I probably spent about a half hour there just smelling everything I could as well as reading the stories on some of the packaging, part of some amazing marketing that she's created on the packaging of her carefully crafted scented products. Thankfully, Anne had time to meet me the next morning - the last morning that I was going to be in Picton - to record this conversation.Visit Savon Du Bois online at savondubois.com. Welcome to the Sipsters Podcast! Thank you for listening to the Sipster's Podcast. Find us online at sipsters.ca. Support the showThank you so much for listening! Purchase copies of “The Sipsters Pocket Guides” here! Support Sipsters by subscribing! Contact me at sipsterswinepodcast@gmail.com!Read Sipster's ICONS (Because sometimes more IS more.)Find me online at sipsters.ca or lukewhittall.comThanks again for listening!

In December of 1883 Peter Lazier, a traveling farm implement salesman, was shot in the heart during the botched robbery of a farmer and his wife in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Two men would be arrested and tried for the murder, but would the sparse evidence against them lead to freedom, prison or the gallows? My guest is Robert J. Sharpe, author of "The Lazier Murder: Prince Edward County, 1884". As a Canadian lawyer and judge, he offers unique insight into a controversial case that is still remembered in Prince Edward County today. The author's publisher page: https://utorontopress.com/9781442644212/the-lazier-murder The book is available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Lazier-Murder-Osgoode-Society-Canadian/dp/1442644214 Tags Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vinene i afsnittet er skænket af Juuls Vin og Spiritus https://www.juuls.dk/     Smagekasse her https://www.juuls.dk/smagekasser-cocktail-kits/varekort/norman-hardie-smagekasse-radioteket     (OBS. Kun 25 smagekasser i salg)   ………………….     Billetter til “Verdens bedste pinot noir og chardonnay” https://billetfix.dk/da/e/verdens-bedste-pinot-noir-og-chardonnay-blindsmagning-og-podcastoptagelse/     ………………….   I dagens afsnit skal det handle om pinot noir og chardonnay fra området Prince Edward County i Canada.   Vinene kan betegnes som cool climate vine - hvordan smager de?   Hvad sker der med smagen og lugten på chardonnay, når man presser druen med stilkene?   Hvilken jordbund findes i Prince Edward og hvor skal man placere vinene smagsmæssigt i forhold til europæisk vin?   Hårde vintre med temperaturer under -20 grader kan give særlige udfordringer med frost omkring vinstokkene. Hvad kan vinmageren gøre for at stokkene ikke dør og hvilke midler findes der, hvis det fryser -8-10 grader?   Til slut svarer vi (måske) på et lytterspørgsmål om naturvin, der er fejlbehæftet og er blevet tyktflydende.     Vi smager på   1) Norman Hardie VQA County, Chardonnay, 2020https://www.juuls.dk/hvidvin/varekort/norman-hardie-vqa-county-chardonnay     2) Norman Hardie VQA County, Pinot Noir, 2020https://www.juuls.dk/roedvin/varekort/norman-hardie-vqa-county-pinot-noir     3) Norman Hardie VQA Jane and Oliver´s Block, Pinot Noir, 2020https://www.juuls.dk/roedvin/varekort/norman-hardie-vqa-jane-and-olivers-block-pinot   .....................   Køb vores nye bog "Bobler for begyndere og øvede" i en signeret udgave her: http://vinforbegyndere.com/   Støt Vin for begyndere podcast her https://vinforbegyndere.10er.app/ Besøg os på Facebook og Instagram, hvor man kan se billeder af vinene og få tips til vin og mad sammensætning. https://www.facebook.com/vinforbegyndere https://www.instagram.com/vinforbegyndere Web: https://www.radioteket.dk/ Kontakt: radioteket@radioteket.dk Musik: Jonas Landin Lyt vores bog som lydbog her: Køb den her https://www.saxo.com/dk/vin-for-begyndere-og-oevede_lydbog_9788773397374  

Ontario's Prince Edward County is a region we hype up on the pod regularly, so we were stoked to have the newest brewery in town hang out and crush some brews. Husband and wife team Colin and Steph VanderMeulen joined Cee and Nate to chat about the Dune Hopper story and Colin's history in craft beer, why they try not to fit in but offer something different to their neighbours, their approach to their impeccable branding and how that flows to their taproom and merch, why dogs and kids are encouraged, the importance of co-signs and working with other great breweries, why the County is such a great place for beer and wine tourism (and why Quebecois folks love it), and how they plan to slowly expand across the province. They got into some fantastic Dune Hopper brews - Tent Pitcher Craft Lager, Solo Trip (Simcoe) Single Hop IPA, Hatchet NEIPA, Adventure (Strawberry Passionfruit) Sour, and Hard Water (Banana Seltzer). Always fun to discover a phenomenal brewery - cheers!  BAOS Podcast Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube | Website | Theme tune: Cee - BrewHeads

This weeks guest is Madeleine Hayles who is a sommelier and the owner of Happy Coffee And Wine, a cafe and wine bar in the Parkdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mads had done several stints at classic restaurants like Terroni and higher end fine dining at Actinolite and Hop Goods Foodliner, but she found her passion working at Midfield Wine Bar. After 4 years there, Mads and several partners opened up Happy Coffee and Wine in 2019 - a neighbourhood spot focused on keeping wine diverse and affordable. The cafe and wine bar is more likely to carry a pet-nat than a barolo, but aren't necessarily a natural wine bar. More recently, Mads has gotten into winemaking. Mads has done a couple of harvests at Trail Estate Winery in Prince Edward County, and at 2Naturkinder in Franken, Germany. Currently, Mads is working on her own wine project focusing on Ontario hybrid varietals, hopefully to be released in the new year. Mads is also working on a new collaboration with Jess Maiorano, the chef & owner of Pasta Forever, a specialty pasta shop, Italian grocer & caterer on Dundas West. The new restaurant is named Zia's Place and is set to open in January 2025. Links @happycoffeeandwine happycoffeeandwine.com @pastaforeverto pastaforever.ca @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

In its inaugural year, the County Adaptation Film Festival has Prince Edward County buzzing! With a focus on screenwriters and authors, CAFF is giving voice to those who don't always get the notoriety. In this 1on1, we speak with the festival's Founding Artistic Director, Alexandra Seay about the vision for the festival and what 'adaptation' means to her.

Life can take us in many different directions, and what helps is how we can make use of the knowledge that we acquire when exploring these routes. For today's guest, Dr. Stacey Hatch followed her passion for psychology and working with people all the way from her near two-decade work experience in television to now running her own successful Canadian private practice!  In this podcast episode, we talk about her journey into counselling, how she managed to complete her studies while teaching and working, and advice on seeing clients directly out of your home. MEET STACEY Stacey is a clinician-educator-researcher. She is a registered psychotherapist and worked in primary mental healthcare at the Prince Edward Family Health Team for ten years, where she saw patients across the lifespan. She also served as the mental health lead and coordinator of the Mint Memory Clinic for seven years. She has a private practice in Prince Edward County where she sees clients in person and virtually. She provides psychotherapy within a trauma-informed approach in inclusive and equitable spaces. Dr. Hatch also holds adjunct professor positions at Athabasca University and Yorkville University and is a post-doctoral fellow at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.  Learn more about Stacey on her website and Psychology Today profile.  In this episode:  Stacey's career  Pursuing a private practice while researching and teaching  Balancing work commitments  Offering therapy from your home  Marketing tips  Dr. Hatch's private practice advice  Stacey's career  Stacey's successful therapy career that she's thriving in now started many years ago as a job in television!  Dr. Hatch's journey to her private practice today has been a roundabout route, but she took many of her lifelong inspirations and interests forward and brought her experience together to now do what she is passionate about.  After her years working in television, Stacey began doing volunteer work in her local hospice, and that's when the desire to work in therapy really clicked into place for her.  From launching the hospice with the board, Stacey started taking psychology classes and completed her Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology. Afterward, Dr. Hatch spent time working in a primary care clinic, and it's an experience that she recommends to every therapist and counsellor.  Pursuing a private practice while researching and teaching Even though some things ended up coming together serendipitously, many of the threads that wove Dr. Stacey Hatch's career up until now did support one another and were built into her career together.  Balancing work commitments  Slowly but surely, Dr. Hatch is finding her work/ life balance.  It may have taken some time, but she is discovering that the more she puts in systems and helpful routines or mindsets, the more that she can do without becoming overly stressed or pressured.  Stacey also offers virtual sessions, and she even takes clients for sessions in a home office room.  Offering therapy from your home  Marketing tips  Some of Dr. Hatch's most used marketing tools are;  A website that she loves and that showcases her Canadian private practice well  Uploading up-to-date blogs for new potential clients to read over  Connecting her website with her consultation platform to allow clients to book an initial consultation immediately  Maintains a Psychology Today profile and updates it regularly  Dr. Hatch's private practice advice Find out when you feel the brightest and work the best! Pace yourself, and work in the periods throughout the day when you are excited and open to working with them, rather than forcing yourself to work in periods when you struggle to do any work at all.  Connect with me: Instagram Website  Resources mentioned and useful links: Ep 136: Maureen Codispodi: Building an Accessible Virtual Private Practice with Reduced Rates | EP 136  Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Learn more about Stacey on her website and Psychology Today profile Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn

In this episode, Meet Carson Arthur and hear about his journey from a media personality to an independent small retailer, launching Carson's Garden & Market in Prince Edward County. Carson shares his product sourcing strategies and challenges, advice for his fellow indie retailers, SMB growth strategies for governments, and plans for an exciting future.  About CarsonOver the last 25 years, Carson has taught homeowners how to raise the value of their homes through outdoor renovations while maintaining a focus on environmentally friendly choices. He is a tv mainstay as part of the North American Cityline team as a landscape designer and outdoor expert. He has also been the host and guest expert on several tv shows that can be seen all around the world. He writes for several publications about outdoor design and appears regularly in a variety of magazines with guest articles and hosts his own radio show right here in Canada  Carson is the author of the sold-out book Garden Designs for Outdoor Living and has a new book called Vegetables, Chickens and Bees where he teaches new gardeners how to grow food and become more sustainable in their own outdoor spaces. In 2019, Carson opened his namesake market in Prince Edward County. With a focus on growing food, organic principals, and products that make gardening accessible to everyone, Carson's Garden + Market has quickly become a destination for discerning gardeners.His credits include; the host of HGTV's Green Force and Critical Listing; the Gemini nominated Room to Grow on Global, ION and the Discovery network; Better Homes and Garden's Home, First Home on the Hallmark Channel in the U.S.; and as the gardening expert on HGTV's blockbusters; Home to Win Season 1 through 4. Watch for him on HGTV's Resort Renovation! Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

The Government of Ontario is spending millions on upgrading the water infrastructure in Prince Edward County — ahead of a by-election next week. Coincidence? Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss. Doug Ford believes Jagmeet Singh won't trigger an early election at the federal level due to his pension. The NDP leader fires back telling the Premier to stop focusing on alcohol in corner stores. Food bank usage has spiked in Ontario with over a million people visiting one in the last year. It's a grim milestone and one group is calling for change. Steve's column: John Michael's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/opinion-is-there-really-such-a-thing-as-good-economic-news-during-a-housing-crisis The Thread's episode on food insecurity: https://youtu.be/uTGKHJnBF3M?si=0Eq_pZd4UCYc_6eC TVO Today Live in Mississauga: https://www.tvo.org/tvo-today-live#upcomingeventsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses in Barrie are being warned about a new type of scam targeting local businesses. Local police say that two businesses fell victim to scammers who asked for bitcoin to pay for delivery charges. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Detective Constable Kris Nicholson about the situation. He's with the Barrie Police Fraud Unit.One week from now, voters in Belleville, Quinte West, and Prince Edward County will go to the polls to choose a replacement for former Bay of Quinte M-P-P Todd Smith. Today, Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Liberal candidate Sean Kelly about his platform. He is a morning radio host in the region, and now a Belleville city councilor.The landmark in Del Crary park has paving bricks honoring Peterborians who contribute to cultural life in the city. Among the new names is one many Ontario Morning listeners will remember frequent tech and weather reader John Lewis. John retired from CBC a number of years ago, But he's remained very busy with his passion project, showcasing Peterborough musicians on the local community access tv channel. Host Nav Nanwa had the pleasure of talking to him about this incredible achievement.

A new season is kicking on our door. Are you seeing the Signs, Are you ready? Whirlwind episode covering the latest news, as well as highlighting a poaching hunting story and a kayak fishing adventure that you need to know about. Plus the Rut is On, for Buffalo. Beware. Join radio hosts Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt with The Bend Radio Show & Podcast, your news outlet for the latest in Outdoors & Western Lifestyle News! Episode 199 Details Epic Struggle: Kayak Angler's 11-Mile Battle and Poacher's 24-Year Hunting Ban   Latest News: Outdoors & Western Living Marlin Tows Across Ocean Kayak Angler  Listen to this story - How far would you go?? In early August, California fisherman Kei Vang embarked on a fishing trip with two friends, targeting tuna off the coast of California. They were about six miles out when Vang hooked a massive striped marlin, leading to a dramatic five-hour battle.  The marlin towed Vang's 12-foot kayak approximately 11 miles over 5 hours time across the Pacific Ocean before the striped marlin began to tire, beginning to circle underneath the kayak. It was then the angler was able to grab the leader and finally able to get a good look at the billfish which was longer than his kayak, having him believe it to be 13 feet long and estimated to weigh around 200 pounds. He then managed to cut the line and release the fish. An Epic Struggle! Vang and his friends had to use GPS units mounted on their kayaks to map the distance the striped marlin had taken them, which totaled about 20 miles from shore. They were carrying extra batteries along with VHF radios and other safety gear. As night fell, realizing it would take hours to paddle back, they called a friend with a power boat who rescued them and towed their kayaks back. Vang said every kayak angler's dream is to catch a big fish and have a photo made of it holding it up next to their kayak… That wasn't possible with his Striped Marlin, who didn't get a photo with the marlin, considered having a replica mount made instead. FACEBOOK AIDES IN CATCHING POACHER In December 2023, photos of a famous nontypical Virginia buck, known as the "Hollywood Buck," posted on Facebook led to accusations against Virginia resident Jason Walters for poaching. Walters, who initially claimed to have killed the deer in Prince Edward County, was identified as having illegally hunted the buck and two other whitetails from Richmond, Virginia. Following a thorough investigation by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), Walters pled guilty to 20 wildlife violations. He was sentenced to six months in jail (with three months suspended), fined $2,500, and ordered to pay $11,000 in restitution. His hunting privileges were revoked for 100 years, but with 76 years suspended, leaving an effective ban of 24 years. Walters' accomplice was also found guilty and received a $1,250 fine, 30 days of house arrest, and a six-year suspension of his hunting privileges. The DWR emphasized that these penalties are among the harshest ever imposed and aim to deter future wildlife crimes. Investigations revealed that Walters had previously posted photos of the Hollywood Buck and other deer on Facebook, which were linked to the poaching incident. This case highlights the critical role of social media in wildlife law enforcement. Reference https://dwr.virginia.gov/media/press-release/dwr-statement-on-the-court-resolution-of-the-illegal-killing-of-three-deer-including-the-hollywood-buck/ https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/hollywood-cemetery-buck-poaching-investigation/ Alert! Bison, Buffalo The Rut Is On  For those heading to ANY United States park with Buffalo, Bison… Take this as "You've been warned"… The Yellowstone National Park rangers have a statement for everyone: The bison rut is in full swing. You may see mature males with their mouth open, tongue out and upper lips pulled back. This is how bull bison sniff pheromones and determine whether a female is ready to breed. Bulls will also display their dominance by bellowing, wallowing, and engaging in fights with other bulls. The winners earn the right to mate with receptive females. Bison are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans. Use extra caution and give them additional space during this time. So let us add this, we hit on the topic last week; Please DO NOT become a Touron… A Tourist that is a Moron. A Touron. Don't Be That Guy. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touron https://www.facebook.com/YellowstoneNPS   FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS Call or Text your questions, or comments to 305-900-BEND or 305-900-2363 Or email BendRadioShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @thebendshow https://www.facebook.com/thebendshow SUBSCRIBE to The Bend YouTube Channel. Website: TheBendShow.com https://thebendshow.com/ #catchBECifyoucan #tiggerandbec #outdoors #travel #cowboys The Outdoors, Rural America, And Wildlife Conservation are Center-Stage. AND how is that? Because Tigger & BEC… Live This Lifestyle. Learn more about Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/   WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca 'BEC' Wanner are News Broadcasters that represent the Working Ranch world, Rodeo, and the Western Way of Life as well as advocate for the Outdoors and Wildlife Conservation. Outdoorsmen themselves, this duo strives to provide the hunter, adventurer, cowboy, cowgirl, rancher and/or successful farmer, and anyone interested in agriculture with the knowledge, education, and tools needed to bring high-quality beef and the wild game harvested to your table for dinner. They understand the importance in sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of our labor and fish from our adventures, and learning to understand the importance of making memories in the outdoors. Appreciate God's Country. United together, this duo offers a glimpse into and speaks about what life truly is like at the end of dirt roads and off the beaten path. Tigger & BEC look forward to hearing from you, answering your questions and sharing in the journey of making your life a success story. Adventure Awaits Around The Bend.  

Coming back for her third time is Sommelier, TV Wine Personality, Wine Writer, Content Creator and all-around advocate for all that is good and right in the wine world, Renée Sferrazza!!! This one was so good I had to break it up into two parts. In Part One we go over a wide range of wines all from Prince Edward County, a behind the scenes look about doing live TV wine segments and we fight about the movie ‘Love Actually'.

Part Two of the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast with Sommelier/TV Wine Personality/Wine Writer Renée Sferrazza we pick up on the conversation about pairing great wines with normal moments of your life, more excellent wines from Prince Edward County, the LCBO and the surprisingly good work being done by McManis Winery. 

Prince Edward County is one of Ontario's most exciting craft beer scenes, and the jewel of PEC is Slake Brewing - both for its view and quality brews. Co-Founder and Brewer Nick joined Cee and Nate to chat about beers that you don't have to think about (ie No Thinkies), their barrel program and why they dialled it back, their approach to beer, hop contracts, how they've diversified their taproom offerings, the connection between Ontario craft brewers, their incredible view, why their canned beers last so long, and why they're so popular with Quebec drinkers. They got into a bunch of killer brews - Yellow Flowers Table Beer, Whisper Grapefruit Gose, Mosey Pilsner, Hatch Pale Ale, Slow Slow IPA, and Darren The One-Eyed Cat Barrel-aged Sour. This was amazing - cheers! BAOS Podcast Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube | Website | Theme tune: Cee - BrewHeads

We are joined by Joyce Leung - Food Blogger, and Cooking Class Instructor - https://www.joyceofcooking.com/ André took a dumpling making course from her earlier this year - and when she talked about navigating asian grocery stores felt we had to share this with the audience.Miroki had the opportunity to check out Terroir in Prince Edward County - https://www.pecwines.com/featured-events/terroirYou can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncespleaseYou can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vicki Delany is one of Canada's most prolific and varied crime writers and a national bestseller in the U.S. She has written more than fifty books: clever cozies to Gothic thrillers to gritty police procedurals, to historical fiction and novellas for adult literacy. She is currently writing the Tea by the Sea mysteries, the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop series, the Year-Round Christmas mysteries, and the Lighthouse Library series (as Eva Gates).Vicki is a past chair of the Crime Writers of Canada and co-founder and organizer of the Women Killing It Crime Writing Festival. Her work has been nominated for the Derringer, the Bony Blithe, the Ontario Library Association Golden Oak, and the Arthur Ellis Awards. Vicki is the recipient of the 2019 Derrick Murdoch Award for contributions to Canadian crime writing. She lives in Prince Edward County, Ontario.Facebook Page www.facebook.com/evagatesauthor Instagram www.instagram.com/vicki.delany Website www.vickidelany.coFrom the Conversation:Crime Writers of Canada: https://crimewriterscanada.com/*****************About SinCSisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sincnational.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@sincnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrimeTikTok:: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincnationalThe SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/

Did you ever dream of building something with your best friend?  Discover the inspiring story of April Brown and Sarah Sklash, who quit their jobs and purchased a roadside motel in Prince Edward County.   With hard work, dedication, and little experience, they transformed the dingy motel into a beautiful space that reflects the sunshine and simple pleasures of life. Their entrepreneurial adventures caught the attention of Netflix, which produced Motel Makeover, a show about their next motel venture in Sauble Beach. Today, The June Motel boasts three locations, but its story is more than just about a motel. It's about following your heart and taking risks, believing in yourself and your vision, and living life on your terms. Join us as we learn how "The June" came to be, the inspiration behind its iconic pink doors, and why chasing dreams matters.   Mark Rolnick, EVP, Head of GreenShield Administrationn, then joins the show to talk about why small businesses matter and why they have launched GreenShield for Small Business to help small business owners promote employee well-being. A flexible benefit solution makes it easier to attract top talent so that small business owners spend more time doing what they do best - building a healthy business. To book a stay at the June Motel. https://thejunemotel.com To find out more about GreenShield for Small Business. Greenshield.ca/chatterthatmatters  

Prince Edward County has recruited six new physicians and introduced a pilot project that included significant funding for the overwhelming paperwork doctors have to deal with. Now current doctors are taking on new clients and the county has renewed the project. We spoke with Adam Hambly, the head of Physician Recruitment with Prince Edward County Family Health Team, about it.Trent University and Fleming College are now partnering with SpacesShared to tackle affordable housing for students. SpacesShared matches students with older hosts for a home sharing arrangement. We spoke to Jen Coulter, the director of student housing and residence life at Trent University, about how it works.Richard Peddie's life is a journey filled with curiosity. Now this curiosity has taken him to small towns across Ontario like Picton and Huntsville to find out how they are preserving their history and what makes them so resilient. We spoke to him about his chronicles.The Keep Refillery in Kingston is tackling plastics in a big way. They've diverted hundreds of thousands of bottles from landfills in just 4 short years. We spoke with the owner, Jacquie Rushlow, about her war against plastics.Bradford West Gwillimbury Library is celebrating Sikh Heritage Month with the works of Canadian artist Kanwar Singh. Singh's Art of Punjab exhibit allows people to view his art with a lens towards sikh culture and history. It's meant to recognize the important contributions that Sikh Canadians have made to the province's cultural fabric. We spoke to Kanwar Singh themselves for details.

Prince Edward County, an island on a lake in Ontario, is one of the most picturesque places in the province that just happens to have an impeccable craft beer (and wine) scene. Nestled in the quaint town of Bloomfield, Matron Fine Beer have really made a great home in PEC. Co-Founder and Head Brewer Justin joined Cee and Nate to chat about his brewing history in Ottawa and Kingston, the difficulties in making a great lager, why they chose Prince Edward County, the PEC beer world, their recent financial struggles and how the community is helping them overcome it, his fave packaging sizes, their summer LCBO drops and the future of Matron. They crushed six bangers: Yeasayer Lagerbier, Dapper Vienna Lagerbier, Muff Darkbier, Janky IPA, Bobo Farmhouse Wheat, Olde Pals Cream Ale (collab with Beyond The Pale). This was a long time coming - cheers! BAOS Podcast Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube | Website | Theme tune: Cee - BrewHeads

Saugeen First Nation is set to create their ‘first' professional health team. Chief Conrad Ritchie joins us next to share the importance of it and the need for a culturally integrative health care approach for Indigenous people. Former US President Richard Nixon was considered a divisive figure in political history. But how familiar are you with his visit to Picton in 1957? That trip is now the focus of a new book being written by Prince Edward County resident Thomas Harrison. "THROW IT AWAY? NO WAY!", that's the slogan being echoed by Georgian Bays' Action club on their latest project.

Which wineries are leading the way with vegan wines? How are some restaurants expanding into innovative vegan or vegetarian menus? What makes Riesling so versatile, especially with vegan dishes? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Jennifer Huether and Priya Rao, authors of The Social Herbivore: Perfect Pairings For Plant-Based Cuisine. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway One of you is going to win a copy of Priya Rao & Jennifer Huether's terrific book, The Social Herbivore: Perfect Pairings For Plant-Based Cuisine - the first book ever on plant-based food and wine matching. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose one person randomly from those who contact me.  Good luck!   Highlights What surprised Jen about Riesling's versatility? What is Priya's favourite unexpected and daring pairing? Which recent advancements in the world of plant-based foods would Priya and Jen include in an updated edition of the Social Herbivore? How are some restaurants expanding into innovative vegan or vegetarian offerings? Which wineries are leading the way in producing vegan wines? What goes into vegan charcuterie and cheese? What is carbonic maceration, and how does it impact the taste and aroma of a wine? What were Priya and Jen's favourite vegan food and wine pairings? How do the differences between animal and plant proteins and fats affect wine pairings? How can you create a fun tasting experience to figure out the best wine pairings for spicy foods? What can you do to extend the shelf life of an opened bottle of wine?   Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wed at 7 pm ET on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I want to hear from you! What's your opinion of what we're discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn't answer? Want to know when we go live? Add this to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/CB262621   About Priya Rao A foodie and wine lover, Priya switched to a vegetarian diet in 1995 and then to a vegan one in 2011. She had previously hosted vegan food and wine events, appearing on Breakfast Television as a guest wine expert on 640AM and Rogers Daytime, and writing articles for Prince Edward County's Grapevine Magazine, and more. She is currently a contributor for Vineroutes.com on all things vegan food & wine.   About Jennifer Huether Jennifer's love affair and studies in wine started in her early twenties with taking an interest course at George Brown college. From there, she immediately leapt into the Sommelier Certification from ISG graduating top of class, then Diploma of Wine from WSET, followed by the Advanced Sommelier passing in 2005 and finally the Master Sommelier Exams-becoming Canada's first female Master Sommelier in 2011 graduating in Dallas Texas. Jennifer is one of thirty women Master Sommeliers in the world.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/276.

Are vegan wines better for our health? What three aspects of a wine determine whether it's vegan or not? How can you identify whether or not a wine is vegan by looking at the label? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Jennifer Huether and Priya Rao, authors of The Social Herbivore: Perfect Pairings For Plant-Based Cuisine. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway One of you is going to win a copy of Priya Rao & Jennifer Huether's terrific book, The Social Herbivore: Perfect Pairings For Plant-Based Cuisine - the first book ever on plant-based food and wine matching. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose one person randomly from those who contact me.  Good luck!   Highlights How did Priya end up tasting an 1812 Madeira, and what was that experience like? Which Burgundy wine was responsible for Jennifer's most memorable wine moment? How has the plant-based movement influenced the wine industry's interest in vegan wine? What are the three aspects of wine that determine whether it's considered vegan? How are animals and animal products used in winemaking? What animal-free alternatives are used by vegan winemakers? How do vegetarian and vegan diets differ? Are there official symbols on a wine label that indicate whether it's vegan? Is there a connection between vegan wines and organic/ biodynamic wines? Are vegan wines better for our health? What's the difference between a plant-based and vegan diet? How does the book approach wine pairings? Which wines have the most versatility when paired with vegan dishes?   Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wed at 7 pm ET on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I want to hear from you! What's your opinion of what we're discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn't answer? Want to know when we go live? Add this to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/CB262621   About Priya Rao A foodie and wine lover, Priya switched to a vegetarian diet in 1995 and then to a vegan one in 2011. She had previously hosted vegan food and wine events, appearing on Breakfast Television as a guest wine expert on 640AM and Rogers Daytime, and writing articles for Prince Edward County's Grapevine Magazine, and more. She is currently a contributor for Vineroutes.com on all things vegan food & wine.   About Jennifer Huether Jennifer's love affair and studies in wine started in her early twenties with taking an interest course at George Brown college. From there, she immediately leapt into the Sommelier Certification from ISG graduating top of class, then Diploma of Wine from WSET, followed by the Advanced Sommelier passing in 2005 and finally the Master Sommelier Exams-becoming Canada's first female Master Sommelier in 2011 graduating in Dallas Texas. Jennifer is one of thirty women Master Sommeliers in the world.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/275.

This show is  hosted by Unfiltered Brothers and WOKE Podcast. We will be giving our honest, unfiltered takes throughout the NBA season. The show will be filled with energy and laughs. Opinions backed by facts. On this episode, we start off with congratulations to the successful Prince Edward County basketball teams. Mostly, we give our thoughts on All-Star weekend.

Award-winning actress Sonja Smits discusses with Jan Price her new drama, "Better Days," available to rent now across digital platforms!Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/eaQwZn8Lqn0?si=PSMcqyXwqBFaAleTAfter Kate's husband dies, she withdraws into a world of vodka and grief - and Halloween costumes. When she befriends three lonely teenagers, her friends and family are appalled, yet she is discovering the woman she might become.Sonja Smits' career has included the lead in three television series, "Street Legal," "Traders," and "The Eleventh Hour," as well as many TV movies such as Margret Lawrence's "The Diviners." Her feature films include David Cronenberg's cult classic, "Videodrome and Owning Mahoney" with Philip Seymour Hoffman. Sonja's theatre work has taken her across Canada and the US. Sonja has received numerous honors and awards for her work, including a Gemini Award-Best Actress, TWFT- Outstanding Achievement Award, and ACTRA Award of Excellence. She was the first artist named President of the Harbourfront Centre Board, was a founding member of ACTRA Women's Caucus, and served as Chair at Toronto Artscape Foundation. Sonja is the co-owner of Closson Chase Vineyards, a pioneer in creating the viticulture region of Prince Edward County. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part II of my three-part podcast series with Prince Edward County winery Karlo Estates I sit down with Winemaker Spencer Mayer.   A self professed "nerd" when it comes to all things wine this was a fun conversation with a winemaker who is in the relative early stages of making a name for himself in the business. Some great stories about his young son helping in the winery, the influence of Derek Barnett and all things Bordeaux blending.  

This is Part I of my three-part podcast series with Prince Edward County winery Karlo Estates.  What better way to kick it off than with wine legend Derek Barnett, the Executive Winemaker for Karlo Estates.  Derek goes over some of the stylistic differences between the wines of Niagara versus Prince Edward County, how he originally got into wine and why he puts up with the drive all the way from Niagara. 

If you're feeling frustrated and disappointed with lackluster vegetarian and vegan dishes that fail to excite your taste buds, then you are not alone! Despite your best efforts to experiment with different ingredients and recipes, you may find that the flavors are falling flat and leaving you unsatisfied. Instead of achieving the result of enhancing your dishes with creative wine pairings, you might be stuck in a cycle of bland and uninteresting meals that lack the depth and complexity you crave. In the world of instant gratification, what can be better than eating food and drinking wine and having that work exceptionally well together and being able to do it again and again in the same meal? - Keith Tyers Keith Tyers is not only a highly regarded winemaker at Closson Chase Vineyards in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada, but also a guest who always brings an exciting and fresh perspective to Wine Behind the Scenes. With a background in the restaurant industry, his approach to wine and food pairings is all about creating unique and memorable experiences. He believes that the wine should take the spotlight and the food should be tailored to complement and elevate its flavors.  Keith's passion for wine and food shines through in his conversations with host Laurel Simmons, and he is always ready to share his knowledge and expertise. Whether it's exploring new flavors or experimenting with vegetarian and vegan dishes, his creativity and enthusiasm make him a fantastic guest for anyone looking to enhance their culinary adventures with creative wine pairings. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover creative wine pairings that will elevate your vegetarian and vegan dishes to a whole new level of flavor. Learn how to create delicious and satisfying plant-based meals that perfectly complement the unique characteristics of different wines. Explore unconventional wine and food pairings to expand your palate and discover unexpected taste combinations that will surprise and delight your senses. Master the art of incorporating hazelnuts into your vegetarian and vegan dishes, unlocking a world of rich and nutty flavors that will take your cooking to new heights. Deepen your understanding of the concept of finesse in wine, and how it can enhance the depth and complexity of your vegetarian and vegan recipes. Unleash your creativity in the kitchen by experimenting with new flavors and techniques, guided by expert tips on wine and food pairings that will elevate your vegetarian and vegan cooking to a whole new level. Delight your taste buds with the perfect harmony of flavors and textures that come from pairing the right wine with your plant-based dishes. Contact Keith Tyers here:  Website: https://www.clossonchase.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-tyers-93753a38 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clossonchasevineyards/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClossonChase/  

This week I finally make it to The County! I am joined by both Sherry Karlo and Saxe Brickenden of Karlo Estates. We talk specifically about P.E.C.'s different varietals and the way The County brings in customers. Plus:I want your wines!In the past, many of you may know I ran an awards and annual report for the Sommelier group S.O.S.A. Well, this fall I'm going about things a little differently. I'm not sure that anyone needs another wine competition, nor all the entry fees that this can lead to. What I'm doing this year is a list of “25 Top Wines of the Year” (the list will be larger in the future but the 25 top entries will be highlighted this year). I know 2020 was a pretty great vintage and after a few consistent years (without having to think of 2022's outcome) it would be great to have entries only from current releases, but I will be open this year to “dealer's choice”.  So far, what I've been doing is growing my audience (and thank you for listening by the way) in anticipation for what will be an annual “best of” list, highlighting chosen wines to round out the “the seven” chosen varietals plus that I'll be looking into. The difference with what I'll be doing this year – what I have not done yet – is promoting specific wines and the wineries from which they hail.  For all 25 wines and wineries chosen:- I will be doing in-depth podcast episodes with each of you, twice throughout the year- the wines chosen later this fall will appear and stay on my website (soon TBA) for the year. - plus promotion tied to your winery for the year you appear on the review.I will not be asking for any entry fees, as this is a waste of good money for those who really can't afford to be entering every single possible promotional venue out there – only to be left out of the list of winners. And also, to be completely transparent, I will be choosing from submissions – not paid submissions.The varietals to be considered this year are:- Chardonnay- Riesling- Cabernet Franc- Gamay- Pinot Noir- Vidal- Baco Noir as well as a general “Sparkling” category. What I'm hoping we can achieve is more of a personal story about all of you and the incredible wines you create. I know this is a "hand sell" and word of mouth business (until things can open up a little more for what we thought we had in the first place, “free enterprise” but that's another story to be continued) but what I'm going to be doing, is what other wine writers have been doing for you day in and day out – only you and I will be talking together so everyone can hear from the winemakers themselves, what went into creating the great wines Ontario has to offer. I will be ensuring that this podcast carries on all year – even when you are all taking a well-deserved vacation at the end of this year or beginning of the next. I firmly believe that continuing the discussion about Ontario wines week in and week out is the key to forcing that door open a little more each week and bringing your message to the people of Ontario and far beyond – but I'd really like to turn all those Toronto folks into mass consumers! If you'd like to send me your wines for consideration (you can enter as many categories as you wish) just respond to this email or you can message me @rockandgrapes on Instagram and we can hammer out all the logistical details to get your wines to my front door. Please remember that I am happy to receive all the wines you wish to submit and they will all be reviewed within their chosen categories. After I have worked my way through them, the chosen wineries will be contacted and we will discuss the coming year's events. I'm very excited and hopeful about what we are doing together.

Breaking away from the corporate world to pursue a passion is a bold move that requires a leap of faith. It involves cultivating your interests and leveraging them into a sustainable income. In this case, we're talking about transitioning from a comfortable job in finance into the exciting and hands-on world of winemaking.  My guest for this week, Braydon Scully, was a financial whiz who defied expectations and found solace in the allure of winemaking. After a successful career in the fast-paced finance industry, he wanted something more tangible, more grounding.  In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the exhilarating journey of a career shift from finance to winemaking, all propelled by sheer passion. Uncover the unique facets and pressing challenges of winemaking in picturesque Prince Edward County. Decode the prestigious WSET Level 3 certification through a certificate holder's personal experience and insightful advice. Appreciate the intense labour and meticulous handwork required for cultivating the finest vineyards. Realize the untapped potential and superior quality of Canadian wines in a globally competitive industry. Growing up in a family that saw wine not as an indulgence but as a part of everyday life, it was inevitable that Braydon developed a taste for the grape. His love for wine matured over the years, culminating in a life-changing decision to abandon the corporate treadmill to reconnect with his love for physical work and creativity in winemaking.  Now, Braydon spends his days working magic with his hands in the vineyards of Prince Edward County, helping to infuse each bottle with passion and dedication. Contact Braydon: http://www.threegablespec.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/braydon-scully-87109511/ https://twitter.com/braydonscully

Hello pals. If you've made it this far through the carcasts, you win a pretzel. Please redeem your voucher at gravensuperfans dot org slash gadzooks. Just kidding. What do I look like? A freakin' pretzel factory ova hee-yeah?! (insert bouncing thumb to four fingers fazool hand gesture) But in all honesty - this one was the gem of my summer carcast series. The audio was great and I felt like my mind and heart were in very thankful places down in the precious pretty pasture of the Picton realm of The County at the acoustic grill. More to come! Stay tuned, you gifted groovers of Graventown.Catch me in a town near you by visting my website to see where I'm playing. If people can hate for no reason, I can love for no reason - and I love you. Thanks for stopping by Graventown. Yer always welcome here. As a full time independent artist, you can support me by joining my SUPER RAD subscription service at https://ko-fi.com/gravencanada

This podcast is with Steve Phillips, a Rock Star Team Member and investor who works and invests in the region East of Oshawa. Steve started his investment journey in the Durham region and has since moved East to Brighton, Quinte West, Belleville, Prince Edward County, and Kingston. He's a wealth of information for investing in this region, and is our boots on the ground for investing East of Oshawa. And he's got an awesome real estate story! Check out https://rockstarinnercircle.com/ to learn more about what we do! And check out Stephen's instagram @stephenphillips.re

Eldrin is a land of stunning natural beauty, terrifying monsters, and seven sentient species. Manipulator takes place during a tipping point in the delicate balance of peace within Eldrin. Peace treaties between kingdoms new and ancient have been broken and war is inevitable between the newly established Bynder Kingdom, a kingdom of giants, and the human Machellia Kingdom. The legendary Kaff, a reclusive and powerful retired hero from an age past, is in a race to find a devastating weapon before it falls into the hands of the ambitious Kendrick Bynder, king of the giants. Jameson, the son of Kaff, is thrust from his comfortable world of routine and seclusion into an adventure of flying galleons, pirates, and a dangerous race to control the mysterious weapon hidden in the northlands of Eldrin. Brad Kuipers grew up on a dairy farm in Prince Edward County, Ontario, and has always enjoyed fantasy novels and worlds away from our own. He began writing this story at the age of thirteen in an attempt to chronicle the games and stories created in the minds of his siblings and himself. Becoming an author had always felt like a fantasy. In that regard, he is finally living the adventure of his lifetime! https://www.writersrepublic.com/bookshop/chronicles-eldrin-book-1-manipulator --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steve-richards/support

Today's visit with Krysta Lee will cover everything from defining what wealth is to you, self acceptance, reverse engineering goals and steps to get there, her books, and how to become unstoppable.Krysta Lee is a multi-award-winning best-selling author, life coach, actor and singer with over three decades of combined professional experience. She is featured in magazines and online publications; numerous TV shows, films, radio, and podcast productions; performs live on stages; speaks at special events; and is regularly interviewed as a special guest across various media platforms. Her books have ranked in multiple #1 best-seller categories; received several awards and nominations; gained ample five-star reviews and spotlight features; and have also been included in exclusive giveaways, book clubs, and prestigious subscription boxes.As an activist for personal growth, Krysta Lee is well versed in personal development, spiritual growth, health and wellness, conscious parenting, motherhood, female empowerment, stage performance, and entrepreneurship. She regularly contributes her written work to books, magazines, blogs, websites, and social media platforms. She loves to engage with audiences through public speaking, interviews, training programs, and other forms of inclusive events.While pursuing her dreams and actively helping people transform from wanderers to Warriors, Krysta Lee inspires others by sharing her life's experiences with tangible tools and takeaways to triumph. Living her best life by the motto #SpreadLove, she is all about good vibes, great values, and positive energy. Krysta Lee resides in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada with her partner-in-shine, DJ, their two starseed children, Jaxon and Lillee, and a beautiful menagerie of faminals.Learn more about Krysta, her work, and her books at https://www.krystalee.com/DoTERRA Wellness Advocate At Wholistic Natural Health Australia, we often recommend the use of high quality essential oils. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showConnect with Magic:A Magical Life Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amagicallifepodcast/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholisticnaturalhealth/Online: https://wholisticnaturalhealth.com.auA Subito Media production

Sleiman Al Jasem took over the “County Catch” fish processing business from local Prince Edward County fishers in 2021 after arriving in Canada from Syria as a refugee. His focus is purchasing, processing and selling locally caught Whitefish, yellow and White Perch, and Pickerel harvested from the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario surrounding Prince Edward County. Demand is never an issue, it's the lack of a regular supply that concerns Sleiman. Most of the fish caught in the area are transported whole to a processing plant near Lake Erie where they are processed and exported to markets like China. Sleiman is our guest on the Blue Fish Radio Show where we caught up to him at the Pickton local market.

“We would convince our girlfriends to come down on the weekend, drink some wine with us and learn how to wallpaper all the rooms. Our families and our friends really stepped up and it felt like everyone was really pitching in to help us transform this property. Looking back now, this was such a time of our lives.” To close out our second season as we celebrate the beautiful turning of Spring into Summer, we're in bright company with April Brown & Sarah Sklash, two best friends who share a love for discovering new travel destinations, good wine and creative design, all of which they passionately bring to life as co-founders and owners of The June Motel in Ontario, Canada.  Seven years ago they quit their jobs in Toronto and jumped head first into the world of motels, rolling up their sleeves to renovate a dingy roadside motel and reimagine it as the boutique motel brand it is today. A beautiful space where people can come together with their people and enjoy the good life's simple pleasures for a few days. In this episode, April and Sarah share their story behind their now two motels in Prince Edward County and Sauble Beach, and what to expect soon from a third. While it's not all pretty in pink, it certainly calls for a toast to their perfect blend of naiveté and tenacity, as these ladies know there is always a reason to celebrate with a little bubbly. Top Takeaways [1:40] How 20 years of friendship can evolve from being sorority sisters to city living corporate career women, and how a few girls' trips abroad can inspire this new business brainstorm.  [5:00] What started as a search for a location to host a women's wine retreat quickly turned into the purchase of a dingy roadside hunting and fishing motel with a small budget yet big dreams for what it could become.  [12:50] If “June” were a person…April and Sarah have imagined her to be a young woman from the 60's…fun, trendy, retro, bold, eclectic and confident. [17:20] Shortly after opening one motel, they got the itch to do it again, this time with a whole new set of challenges to tackle along the way and the added pressure of a camera crew filming every move for their Netflix Series, “Motel Makeover.”  [24:45] What makes the Prince Edward County location perfectly positioned for culinary and wine country excursions and how the Sauble Beach location evokes a nostalgic beach town vacation.  [27:10] From buttery lobster rolls to morning yoga in the garden, from a glass of wine around a bonfire to sunset live music on the poolside patio, there's much to “eat, sip and play” at The June.   [33:00] A hint at what is to come as Sarah and April seek out a third location to build upon their vacation experiences for their guests. Notable Mentions Sandbanks Provincial Park Sauble Beach Recommendations The Wellness Refinery Casero Taco Bus  Prince Edward County Recommendations  Bocado Restaurant Visit For Yourself The June Motel Website @thejunemotel Stay In Good Company Website 

Development of a unique style in nature photography is something most of us strive for in our quests as photographers of the landscape. Sometimes it is hard to put into words what that even means or looks like, and there are a plethora of variables that impact one's unique style. On today's podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with one of my favorite Canadian nature photographers, Jason Pettit, about his journey and approach to the craft, including his approach for distillation of subject, which I found to be quite interesting. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our chat! On this week's episode, we discuss: Jason's journey into photography. What life is like in Prince Edward County, where Jason lives and grew up. Using photography as a vehicle for self-discovery and therapy. Why we choose nature photography over something else. Our evolution as photographers. Identification of a unique style and what even means in nature photography. Distillation of subjects for maximum impact. Making home a lifelong photography project. Jason's earliest and current influences. How Jason copes as a nature photographer who is color blind. And a lot more! If you enjoyed our chat, we did a whole bonus episode on Patreon where Jason and I pontificate the ramifications of AI on nature photography. Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the code "FSTOP10" for a 10% discount! My article in On Landscape on Jason Pettit. The Natural Landscape Photography Awards. My Print Lab Review Article and Video. LensWork #161 & The Plateau of Despair. Eliot Porter - Intimate Landscapes. Galen Rowell - Mountain Light. Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video. Here is who Jason recommended on the podcast this week: Paul Wakefield. Alexey Korolyov. Donna Doyle. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

“It's okay to struggle in a society that doesn't support you. It's okay to be like, this doesn't work and I have to get some stuff done. The question is then, how do you approach those changes that you have to make with your family in mind [...] while considering everyone? So it's also looking at your child and saying, Yep, this may not be ideal, it may not be what I want it to be, but how do I do it knowing what's most important to my child?”~ Tracy Cassels, PhDIn this episode, Kaitlin has a conversation with Tracy Cassels, PhD. Tracy is the director of Evolutionary Parenting, an online resource and community she founded in 2011 after the birth of her daughter, Maddie.Tracy is married to Brian, a mother to two young kids, and a stepmother to one older child. She lives in a small town in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. Kaitlin came to know her work when seeking more evidence-based resources in early parenting and has always appreciated the community she builds by way of her thoughtful approach.Tracy and Kaitlin talk about:Tracy's pregnancy/birth journey and how it compelled her to build this entire universe and approach of evolutionary parenting.The impact that our societal, cultural, and structural constraints –lack of federally mandated family leave and the inability to pass a federal caregiver act in the United States– have on our well-being and approach to motherhood and caregiving, as well as society as a whole.What it looks like to concurrently build support for you and your baby in a system that isn't designed to do so, especially when you can't afford it.Practical tips on carving out time for our creative pursuits alongside the constraints that becoming a mother and /or carer throws at us.More about Tracy Cassels PhD:Website: https://evolutionaryparenting.com/about/ Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-563905685Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracycasselsphd/Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and give us a rating. This will help us reach more listeners like you who are navigating the joys and pitfalls of artistic and parenting identities.For regular updates:Visit our website: postpartumproduction.comFollow us on Instagram:@postpartumproductionpodcastSubscribe to our podcast newsletter on Substack: https://postpartumproduction.substack.com

Passionate about the interconnection between food, agriculture, tourism, arts, and culture, Rebecca has been instrumental in developing tourism products, including Prince Edward County's award-winning Taste Trail & Arts Trail and the Culinary Tourism Alliance's Feast On® certification program. In her role at the Culinary Tourism Alliance (CTA), Rebecca manages highly participatory and asset-based community development projects at the local, regional, provincial, and national levels. She oversees programming, partnership development and develops comprehensive marketing partnerships to increase awareness of Canada's food tourism experiences. Rebecca contributes her expertise to a variety of industry boards, including the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization's (UNWTO) Sustainable Development Goals Working Group. She has written the curriculum for Centennial Colleges Food Tourism Post Graduate Program, contributed chapters to the 2nd UNWTO Global Report on Gastronomic Tourism, and produced a chapter on Transforming the Terroir into a Tourist Destination to the Routledge Handbook of Gastronomic Tourism (release date of fall 2019). Rebecca completed a Master of Arts in Global Leadership at Royal Roads University in 2021 with a specific interest in sustainable tourism. She is a part-time professor at George Brown College in their Food Tourism Entrepreneurship program. Born and raised in Toronto, Rebecca spent her summers in rural Prince Edward County. In her grade 12 year, she sailed with West Island Colleges Class Afloat on a 156-foot-tall ship to 20 countries in Europe and Africa – an experience that rooted her passion for travel, adventure, and taste of place! Rebecca continues to split her time between Toronto (week) and Prince Edward County (weekends), sharing her adventures with her husband, two teenage sons, and silver labrador Blueberry. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Rebecca Mackenzie, the President and CEO of Culinary Tourism Alliance. In this enlightening conversation, Rebecca provides insightful definitions for culinary tourism and agri-tourism and shares her expertise on building partnerships and programs that are sustainable and beneficial for all involved. What You Will Learn in this Episode: How destinations can leverage culinary and agritourism to stand out by defining their unique selling proposition and sharing their stories Why successful culinary and agri-tourism programs are grassroots-driven, and DMOs should understand and own their particular taste of place to collaborate and showcase it to visitors What culinary tourism is and how it reflects the history, heritage, and culture of a place How marketing organizations can create a curated culinary tourism experience How the Maple in the County event encouraged collaboration, bringing together five maple syrup producers under one brand and encouraging local businesses to create maple-themed products and experiences Rebecca shares her insights and best practices for initiating and developing partnerships The World of Culinary Tourism In this episode, Rebecca Mackenzie, the President and CEO of Culinary Tourism Alliance, dives deep into the world of culinary and agri-tourism. Mackenzie shares her insights on how destinations can truly stand out by defining their unique selling proposition and sharing the stories of the people who grow, raise and craft their tastes of place. As Mackenzie explains, the reality is that no two ingredients are quite the same, and the way they are processed or celebrated reflects the culture of that place. Successful culinary and agri-tourism programs are grassroots-driven, and business operators must fully understand and own their unique taste of place to collaborate and showcase it to visitors. By executing excellent multi-sensory experiences, destinations can leave lifelong impressions with visitors, ultimately keeping them competitive in a rapidly growing industry. So tune in to learn more about how to make your culinary and agri-tourism program outstanding in your field. History, Heritage, and Culture Rebecca explains that culinary tourism includes any travel experience where a person can learn about and consume food and drink that reflects a place's history, heritage, and culture. While agritourism is primarily focused on the production side of food and beverage, culinary tourism goes a step further by providing visitors with an opportunity to taste the products grown and raised in the area. This immersive experience allows visitors to understand the nuances of grape growing, production processes, and the people involved in the destination. From visiting farmers' markets and specialty food retailers to attending cooking schools and festivals, there are numerous ways to experience the taste of the place. Maple in the County We also discuss the development of the Maple in the County event over 20 years ago in Prince Edward County, Canada. The event brought together five maple syrup producers under one brand, encouraging local businesses to create maple-themed products and experiences. The first year saw almost 100 businesses participate, leading to increased tourism and visitors spending longer in the area. Resources: Website: https://www.culinarytourismalliance.com/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaleheup/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culinary-tourism-alliance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OntarioCulinary Taste of Place Summit: https://www.culinarytourismalliance.com/events-2/taste-of-place-summit Great Taste of Canada: https://www.culinarytourismalliance.com/great-taste-of-canada We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

Welcome to February 11th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate amazing inventors and snappy patties. James West was born in 1931 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. As a boy, he loved taking things apart and after an accident involving a radio, he discovered a curiosity for electricity. This led West to obtaining a degree in physics and a position with Bell Laboratories as an inventor. By 1968 his inexpensive, highly sensitive compact microphone was in mass production and the technology is still used in 90 percent of today's microphones as well as telephones and tape recorders. James West was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame in 1999 and today holds over 250 patents for his inventions. He is 91 years old and is currently a professor at Johns Hopkins University. On National Inventors' Day we celebrate the men and women who continue to inspire us with their amazing achievements.  The flavor combination of chocolate and mint has been around awhile. As early as 1840, the Quiggins brothers created a soft mint cake dipped in chocolate. And while the UK based Kendal Mint Cake Company still produces them today, the peppermint patties we love to celebrate got their start in America in 1940. At the York Cone factory inventor Henry Kessler had only one rule; the candy had to pass the snap test. If it didn't snap in two the patties were out! It's estimated that over 1.5 billion are produced each year, proving that this candy is still a fan favorite! On National Peppermint Patty Day celebrate the candy that kids still find cool.  I'm Anna Devere and I'm Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is going to shift some belief systems! I have Krysta Lee back on the show to talk about all things gifted children. Parents and anyone who desires to have children, this one is for you. Themes of this episode:What is a Starseed?What is Soul School?How can we support this generation of children in opening to their gifts?What are the differences you see in the more traditional education system versus a Soul based approach? Shifts noticed in child-led learningDo you feel all children are gifted?Krysta's Book Recommendation: Call of the Wild + Free - Ainsley Arment Krysta Lee Bio:Krysta Lee is a multi-award-winning and best-selling author (Mama's Gotta Work!; Mama's Gotta Grow!; Women Let's Rise); an intuitive guide and coach, former actor and singer, a wife, and a conscious mama of two, from Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.web: www.krystalee.com ig: @krystalee111 fb: @krysta.lee.fanpageConnect with Amanda:Embodied Essence Member Community {free} InstagramWebsite Conscious FitThe Golden Honey Womb Healing Series