Podcasts about West Kelowna

Jason Parkes & Robbie Hundertmark – 12 Spring wines from Jason Parkes Customs/The Hatch (West Kelowna)   THE STORY   We welcome back – a dynamic duo. Jason Parkes is the founder of The Hatch in West Kelowna.  Labels include The Hatch, Black Swift Vineyards, Crown and Thieves. Each of those labels has a rapidly growing...

This week, we're on location at the 46th Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival at the Vancouver Convention Centre. We'll talk with many international wine personalities, including John Kane, Head of Winemaking at the hyper organic Bonterra Organic Estates. Then we head to the Naramata Bench to chat with winemaker Ross Baker for an update on the La Frenz Winery wines. Some 40 minutes north by car we stop in West Kelowna, to speak with Kailee Frasch, winemaker at Quails' Gate Winery and discuss her new lineup of Field and Flight wines bottled to fill the gap caused by recent shortages in the vineyard. Then it's off to California for a visit with Shaune Zeleny, VP, International Sales, J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery, and a Paso Robles wine country discussion. The wines we spoke to on the show this week from Bonterra Organic Estates and J. Lohr Vineyards are available at select Private Liquor stores across the Province including Everything Wine, Marquis Wine Cellars and Vessel Liquor in Victoria. The wines of Quails' Gate Winery are available at BC Liquor stores and other select retailers across BC. La Frenz wines are available at the winery and select wine stores across the Province, including Everything Wine and Marquis Wine Cellars in Vancouver.

We started this podcast well over 300 episodes ago. When we started the title was Mulligan Stew Podcast (Music. Film. Food. Wine) Over the months the Pod became more music and film than anything else. Just the way the road leads us. Tasting Room Radio has worked its way back into the mix because of critical dynamics taking place. Cold damaged vineyards,  An agreement between BC Wine Growers and the BC Government to allow the 2024 wines to be grown and harvested in Washinton, Oregon and California. BC wine battles with political neighbours in Alberta, Tariffs from the USA and more.   All of these subjects were discussed over and over again by the wine trade and fans in attendance.   Tasting Room Radio set up the same home base they always have. Up to 6 chairs in a circle on the convention centre floor ..leaving room for the invited and the walk-ins.   We couldn't fit everyone in, so we decided to build the show around the most interesting storylines and storytellers.   With apologies to those we couldn't fit in, the podcast guests are     Co-Hosts - Jenna Brisco, Maude Renaud-Brisson & Kelcie Jones. Educators and Somms at This is Wine School.   Richard Kanazawa - winemaker at Bench 1775 (Naramata) Tracey Horneman - winemaker at Blue Grouse (Cowichan) Kailee Frasch - Winemaker Quails Gate  (West Kelowna)   Harry Hertscheg - Executive Director Van Wine Fest Evan Goldstein - Master Sommelier (SF) Tony Holler - Owner Poplar Grove (Naramata)   Wine School Team  Taylor Butterfield - White Wine  Winemaker  Chateau Ste. Michelle (Washington)

B.C. Premier David Eby suggests a ban on importing alcohol from the U.S. would send a message, but the proposal has spurred mixed reaction from leaders in B.C.'s food and alcohol sector. Tony Holler, the owner of Poplar Grove Winery, joins the show to discuss what this means for the local liquor sector. We ask viewers whether or not they are going to avoid buying U.S. liquor products.The William R. Bennett Bridge connecting Kelowna and West Kelowna was closed due to a police incident. RCMP say they responded to a person in crisis. CBC's Brady Strachan breaks down what is known so far. With the maintenance costs that come with home ownership, would renting be a better financial option for British Columbians? Jessica Moorhouse, host of the More Money podcast, joins the show to discuss the pros and cons of renting a home versus buying.

This week we speak with Patrick Gaylor, Executive Chef Mission Hill Family Estate on all the fun holiday atmosphere to experience in West Kelowna. Ingrid Jarrett President & CEO BC Hotel Association updates on what's happening this holiday season with hotels across the Province. Caren McSherry Owner Gourmet Warehouse, joins us with idea after idea for your holiday shopping. And Chris Robinson Director of Food and Beverage Fairmont Hotel Vancouver + guest TBC talk about all the fun to explore in downtown Vancouver.

Plus: Geoffrey Hinton – “The Godfather of AI” – on his Nobel win and the irony of being celebrated for a creation he warns could destroy the world.Also: A lawyer representing First Nations tells us clean water should be considered a fundamental right in Canada, not a luxury; and two massive pumpkins, one giant mystery in West Kelowna, BC.

Saved for a purpose FDBC SEP 22 2024 AM Saved For A Purpose, Sunday AM (Faith's Door Baptist Church in West Kelowna, BC)

Join us on this episode of Property Profits Podcast as Bryce Kaminsky chats with the incredible Julie Anna Hoffman! Julie Anna, a savvy real estate investor from West Kelowna, shares her inspiring journey of building a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio, not just once, but twice. Despite facing tough times like bankruptcy, Julie Anna bounced back, showing us all the power of resilience and smart investing. From buying her first properties while expecting her first child to navigating through the ups and downs of the market, Julie Anna's story is packed with valuable lessons and insights. Whether you're new to real estate or looking to grow your portfolio, you'll find plenty of inspiration and practical advice in this conversation. Don't miss out on Julie Anna's remarkable story of success, recovery, and the street-smart strategies that made it all possible. ================================== Want to grow your real estate investing business and portfolio?  You're in the right place. Welcome to the Property Profits Real Estate Podcast

"Es war wie 100 Jahre Feuerwehrarbeit in einer Nacht" - erinnert sich Jason Brolund, Feuerwehrchef in West Kelowna in der kanadischen Provinz British Columbia. Mitte August 2023 waren er und seine Kollegen vom McDougall Creek Fire überrascht worden. Der Wind hatte kurzfristig gedreht und die Flammen in Richtung Stadt gepeitscht. Fast 300 Häuser wurden von den gierigen Flammen zerstört. Im Herbst hat die kanadische Regierung eine Task Force eingesetzt, um Lehren und Konsequenzen zu ziehen. Die Folgen des Klimawandels mit verstärkter Hitze und Dürre sind Faktoren; aber auch das Management der Wälder sowie eine vorbereitete Bevölkerung. Die Waldbrandsaison 2023 war flächenmäßig die größte in der Geschichte Kanadas. ARD-Korrespondentin Charlotte Voß berichtet aus Kanada.

Jasperites return home Guest: Mike Day, owner, Evil Dave's Grill One year since West Kelowna fire - residents frustrated by lack of progress in rebuild  Guest: Tom Crocker, firefighter, Wilson's Landing Fire Department Still making dreams come true: Daryl Hall on his new album and a summer tour that brings him to Vancouver's PNE  Guest: Daryl Hall, singer and songwriter, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee

We begin with an update from CBC reporter Brady Strachan on West Kelowna evacuees one year after the MacDougall Creek wildfire forced them from their homes. Then, we discuss how to deal with congestion as the province focuses on higher density with guest Denis Agar, executive director of Movement, transportation advocacy group. Finally, our gardening expert Brian Minter answers your gardening questions.

My guest this week is Lloyd Manchester, a resident of West Kelowna and founder of the Kelowna Citizens Safety Association. Lloyd has been active in many of the citizen initiatives regarding personal freedom, informed consent and protecting children and the environment from unwanted toxic substances. Our discussion in this episode centers on the plans of the B.C. Provincial Government to implement aerial spraying of FORAY 48B over populated areas with little consultation and no consent from the residents. FORAY 48B is a “biological pesticide” designed to kill gypsy moths and other species considered pests; but it also kills other moth and butterfly species and has unknown and potentially harmful effects on human populations. Lloyd has focused his efforts on demanding the B.C. Government follow its own Health and Safety regulations to protect children, workers and hospitals. To learn more about Lloyd and his work, visit: https://kelownacsa.org 

After a twelve-month set of climate records driven by global warming it is time to take stock of how we're impacting the planet as a species. Coral biologist Kate Quigley, of the Minderoo Foundation and James Cook University, dives into the 8th mass bleaching event at the Great Barrier Reef. We explore how deadly heat stress continues to threaten this underwater paradise and induce mass sickness in the corals that call it home. Heading onto land we reunite with Mike Flannigan, Professor of Fire Science at Thompson Rivers University, after a record-breaking Canadian forest fire season in 2023 we ask if conditions are set for a repeat. And what about the human cost of these climbing temperatures? In the future 800 million outdoor workers in the tropics may be exposed to intolerable heat stress. However, Yuta Masuda, director of science at the Paul G Allen Family Foundation, advises that options for individual action may be limited for workers to protect themselves. One of the driving forces behind a record year of global warming is the now waning El Niño system. With its counterpart, La Niña, due to pick up in 2024, we ask NOAA oceanographer Mike McPhaden what to expect from this transition and if we are headed for a turbulent hurricane season. Presenter/producer: Roland Pease Researcher: Katie Tomsett Production co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth (Photo: The McDougall Creek wildfire burns in the hills West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, on 17 August, 2023. Credit: Darren Hull/ AFP)

This week we're joined by Corrie Krehbiel the new Chief Winemaker for Frind Estate Winery in West Kelowna. She shares her first impressions and how excited she is to explore the vineyards located at the extreme ends of the Okanagan Valley and in between; Ann Sperling, a celebrated winemaker, originally working in British Columbia and now based in Ontario, addresses a topic on many minds with a surplus of grapes on one side of the country and a deficit on the other, by explaining what happens when grapes are shipped across the country and how it affects the wine; Kevin Rossion, GM & Viticulturist for the new Terralux Estate Winery in West Kelowna, fills us in on vineyards, the winery under construction, and more; Shane Taylor, Wine Director for Rogers Arena and Top Table Restaurants, gives us an insider's look at their massive fine wine program, including 45 storage locations all over the arena.

I Love Kelowna episode 243. A deep dive into the world of chiropractic care with Dr. Graham Jenkins of Lighthouse Chiropractic. Chiropractic treatments go way beyond just addressing back pain. Experts like Dr. Jenkins have successfully treated conditions like colic in infants, thyroid issues, and much more. Dr. Jenkins shares his journey from Ontario to Kelowna, insights into the evolution of chiropractic care, and his experience with the recent West Kelowna wildfires.Join us for an enlightening conversation on the holistic benefits of chiropractic treatments and our personal stories from Kelowna.Featured Guest: Dr. Graham JenkinsFor more insights on chiropractic care and wellness, visit Dr. Graham Jenkins' YouTube channel: @LighthouseKelowna I Love Kelowna Podcast is a series of conversations about the people and businesses in Kelowna and the Central OkanaganAbout the HostLuke Menkes is a licensed real estate agent in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. Your real estate journey starts here.Real Estate InquiriesLet's have a conversation about real estate. No obligation. I'm here to answer your questions.Fair Realty (Kelowna)210-347 Leon AvenueKelowna BC V1Y 8C7Luke Menkes   |   REALTOR®Your Trusted Advisor for Kelowna and Central Okanagan Real Estate Support the showNOMINATE YOURSELF, ANOTHER PERSON OR A BUSINESS TO APPEAR ON THE I LOVE KELOWNA PODCAST

Au Canada, la résilience des habitants meurtris par les feux de forêtLe Canada a subi en 2023 la pire saison des feux de son histoire, avec 18,4 millions d'hectares brûlés. Dans l'ouest du pays, dans la ville de West-Kelowna située au bord du lac Okanagan, les habitants ont été particulièrement touchés. Des centaines de bâtiments ont été détruits ou endommagés dans la vallée. Après une telle catastrophe, vouée à se reproduire, les habitants tentent de panser leurs blessures et de trouver des solutions.Un Grand reportage de Léopold Picot qui s'entretient avec Patrick Adam.  La forêt québécoise après les grands incendies de cet été« Ici dans le rang 8, on a vraiment eu peur. J'étais très inquiète car j'avais peur pour la sécurité de mes pompiers… On a réussi à sortir notre camion. Il était temps qu'ils sortent de là. ». Doris Drolet, la chef pompier du village de Normetal cerné par les flammes en juin 2023, n'est pas près d'oublier son combat contre cet incendie qui a duré plusieurs semaines... Jamais en 100 ans, la forêt aménagée du Québec n'avait subi un pareil désastre. Le manque d'humidité dû à des températures élevées au printemps, conjugué à la foudre ont provoqué d'énormes incendies... Depuis, c'est la course contre la montre pour aller couper le bois brûlé avant que les insectes ne le ravagent. Et les chercheurs tentent de comprendre ce qui va pouvoir repousser désormais.Un Grand reportage de Pascale Guéricolas qui s'entretient avec Patrick Adam.

Le Canada a subi en 2023 la pire saison des feux de son histoire, avec 18,4 millions d'hectares brûlés. Dans l'ouest du pays, dans la ville de West-Kelowna située au bord du lac Okanagan, les habitants ont été particulièrement touchés. Des centaines de bâtiments ont été détruits ou endommagés dans la vallée. Après une telle catastrophe, vouée à se reproduire, les habitants tentent de panser leurs blessures et de trouver des solutions. De notre correspondant à West-Kelowna,À quatre heures de route depuis Vancouver, voici West-Kelowna, dans la région de l'Okanagan. Des arbres brûlés, piliers noirs et sinistres, accueillent le visiteur. Juste à l'entrée de la ville, des murs sans toit se dressent, des habitations détruites, des carcasses fondues. Un terrain attire l'œil, complètement rasé, comme s'il n'avait jamais été construit. C'est ici que Tiffany Genge, une mère au foyer de 41 ans, avait sa maison, avec son mari et ses deux enfants.Trois mois après l'incendie, relogée à une dizaine de minutes en voiture, Tiffany panse encore ses blessures. Dans son immense salon, elle raconte : « J'ai attendu le dernier moment quand ils nous ont dit " vous devez partir maintenant ". J'ai dit aux enfants : "OK, on y va. Retournez dans vos chambres, choisissez un jouet dont vous ne pouvez absolument pas vous passer ". »Moins d'une heure après leur départ de la maison, le système de sécurité relié à son smartphone lui indique que la maison surchauffe, puis perd la connexion. « C'est à ce moment-là que j'ai réalisé que la maison avait disparu », se souvient Tiffany.Aujourd'hui, plus que ses affaires, ce sont les souvenirs qui lui manquent. Relogée dans une grande maison, un ancien Airbnb réquisitionné par la ville, elle s'y sent comme étrangère : « C'est ce sentiment de se sentir chez moi qui me manque. En tant que mère, c'est comme un nid, n'est-ce pas ? Et donc j'y pense parfois… Ceci est une maison temporaire, et nous l'avons rendue aussi confortable et accueillante que possible, mais c'est là-bas que mes enfants ont appris à ramper, c'est là-bas qu'ils ont appris à marcher, qu'ils ont dit leur premier mot ». Les souvenirs qui apparaissent sur Facebook et sur son téléphone la prennent régulièrement aux tripes et lui rappellent ce qu'elle a perdu, confie-t-elle.Quelques jours seulement après le drame d'août 2023, l'assurance a pris le relais. Tiffany peut désormais penser à l'après : pas question de quitter sa région, renommée « Smokanagan », un jeu de mot entre l'Okanagan et « smoke », « fumée » en anglais. Ils ont été parmi les premiers à obtenir le permis de démolir la maison en ruines, et l'autorisation de commencer les travaux au printemps 2024. « C'est la partie la plus excitante de tout cela. Le fait de ne plus voir tout en noir, c'est excitant pour moi et pour les enfants parce qu'ils se disent : « Oh, on va avoir de nouveaux trucs !!! », s'esclaffe Tiffany.Une saison exceptionnelleWest-Kelowna est habituée aux feux de forêts. Mais celui du mois d'août a bien failli emporter toute la municipalité, et la ville située en face, Kelowna. Pour la première fois, les flammes ont traversé le lac Okanagan, et ravagé plus de 200 habitations sur les deux rives.Depuis l'école de Mount Boucherie, Paige, 15 ans, piercing au nez, sourire aux lèvres, voyait même encore les fumerolles en allant en cours début septembre : « On en parlait plus à la rentrée, on se disait quelle maison avait brûlé, ou pas. Mais les incendies sont devenus une chose tellement normale à West-Kelowna, que nous n'en avons plus vraiment reparlé ».La plupart des amis de Paige ont été évacués cet été, quand les flammes sont arrivées. « Nous prenions des nouvelles les uns des autres tous les jours (...) et j'essayais de les soutenir avec des phrases un peu banales, comme (...) "ce ne sont que des objets, au moins on a perdu personne, n'est-ce pas ?" », raconte Paige.La jeune fille admet que la crise climatique la préoccupe beaucoup encore plus depuis que les phénomènes météorologiques locaux changent : moins de neige l'hiver en Okanagan, et des incendies tous les étés.Toute la région de l'Okanagan a subi de plein fouet cette saison estivale catastrophique : de la fumée, partout, tout le temps. Les flammes qui se rapprochent des maisons, qui réveillent pendant la nuit et qui paralysent le cours normal des choses. Assise dans un café à quelques kilomètres de West-Kelowna, Mélanie confie avoir perdu beaucoup d'argent cet été :  «Je suis peintre en bâtiment et j'avais des travaux à l'extérieur que je fais normalement en été : ils ont tous été annulés. Personne n'était intéressé, et je ne leur en veux pas. Moi-même, ça ne m'intéressait pas d'être à l'extérieur, c'était déjà assez difficile de respirer pour se déplacer et faire ses tâches quotidiennes. »La travailleuse estime avoir perdu 15 000 dollars de bénéfices, le temps de la saison des feux. Mélanie est loin d'être un cas isolé : de nombreux secteurs subissent les conséquences des feux, dont le tourisme, évidemment.Le tourisme frappé de plein fouetAu centre d'accueil des visiteurs de West-Kelowna, désert, il y a un musée consacré à la foresterie, un thème au cœur de l'identité de la ville. Pour le secteur touristique, les pertes économiques sont énormes. Jeremiah Rider est le directeur de l'Office de tourisme de West-Kelowna : « Nous avons constaté une baisse de fréquentation de 90 % ici. Dans l'Okanagan, nous en sommes au point où nous sommes presque excités lorsqu'il n'y a pas d'incendie. »Le professionnel du tourisme rappelle que les feux ne touchent pas que le tourisme : ils pèsent aussisur le marché du logement, déjà très tendu dans l'Okanagan, en réduisant le nombre de maisons disponibles.  Pour se donner du courage, Jeremiah pense à la communauté de West-Kelowna… Cet été, elle a fait preuve de résilience et de solidarité. Le directeur du musée montre fièrement une immense caisse en bois, posée devant l'accueil visiteurs et remplie de boîtes de conserves, de pâtes, et autres aliments essentiels. « C'est une boîte à dons pour la Banque alimentaire. Nous avons récolté près de 1 300 dollars en dons en espèces, sans compter la nourriture. »Une radio locale a même récolté près de 15 000 dollars de dons pour la Banque alimentaire et différentes collectes de fonds étaient en cours début novembre 2023. « Les gens se mobilisent pour aider les personnes touchées, et pour récompenser les pompiers, car c'est un travail énorme qu'ils ont eu, en particulier, le chef des pompiers Brolund, et le travail qu'il a dû faire pour maintenir la communauté en vie, pour que tout le monde reste positif et que tout le monde soit en sécurité », ajoute Jeremiah, admiratif.Des pompiers déterminésLa caserne des pompiers de Jason Brolund surplombe, sur une colline, la ville de West-Kelowna. Le chef des pompiers se dirige vers le garage immense et les camions rutilants, mais s'arrête en chemin, téléphone à la main pour montrer une image d'un immense panache de fumée : « Cette photo a été prise d'ici. C'est le jour où l'incendie a éclaté. C'était le 16 août. Aujourd'hui, c'est évidemment très différent, car nous sommes passés soudainement à l'automne ici. »Jason Brolund a été sur tous les fronts, coordonnant les centaines d'hommes mobilisés sur le terrain, dormant peu, craquant même parfois en direct à la télévision, en larmes. Tout l'été, sa caserne des pompiers est devenue sa deuxième maison. « Pour moi et la centaine de pompiers de mon département, nous continuions à venir tous les jours parce que c'est notre communauté. Nous vivons ici. Nos familles vivent ici. Nos parents vivent ici. Nous sommes allés à l'école ici. Nos professeurs habitent au coin de la rue… Nous voulons protéger cette communauté et lui montrer que nous sommes là pour elle. C'est ce qui nous a permis de rester motivés. »En septembre 2023, Jason Brolund a été invité à l'ONU par le Premier ministre du Canada, Justin Trudeau, pour parler de son expérience de terrain. Résoudre le dérèglement climatique, ce n'est pas de son ressort. Lui parle de ce qu'il voit dans sa région natale : plus de feux, plus forts, plus difficiles à gérer avec des étés plus arides. Et il y a des leçons à tirer de cette saison. « Si la première ligne de défense est laissée aux pompiers, il est bien trop tard. Nous ne pouvons pas mettre en place des services d'incendies suffisamment importants pour arriver à arrêter des feux de cette taille, avant qu'ils ne brûlent des maisons. Il faut investir en amont, comme avec FireSmart par exemple », assène le chef des pompiers.Apprendre les bons gestesPour atténuer ces feux de forêt, il y a une première solution : sensibiliser la population. L'initiative dont parle Jason Brolund, « FireSmart » ou Intelli-Feu en québécois, est un programme gouvernemental pour nettoyer les jardins et réduire le risque qu'ils s'enflamment.Direction le nord de West-Kelowna, à une centaine de kilomètres, où le même feu a dévasté plusieurs zones urbaines. Évacué cet été, un café posé au bord de la route, en bordure de forêt, se remet tout juste du désastre. Dan Stevens, un géant au grand sourire et à la verve passionnée, est déjà en train de commander sa boisson chaude. Il coordonne la sensibilisation pour FireSmart en Colombie-Britannique, et travaille aussi pour la Société des Services d'Urgences pour les Premières Nations de Colombie-Britannique.Dan Stevens était à Kelowna au moment où l'incendie a commencé à se propager. Il est donc rentré chez lui pour appliquer les principes de prévention des incendies de FireSmart à sa propre maison : « J'ai enlevé une partie de la végétation autour de ma maison, créé une zone intermédiaire autour de mon bâtiment, afin qu'il n'y ait pas de végétation inflammable. J'ai éloigné certains de mes meubles de jardin de la maison et de ma terrasse, juste au cas où des braises ou des tisons arriveraient. Car le vent peut souffler des tisons jusqu'à deux kilomètres aux alentours et cela peut déclencher des incendies lorsqu'ils se déposent sur des combustibles extérieurs ».Impossible de connaître le nombre de personnes qui utilisent le programme FireSmart, lancé par le gouvernement, il y a plus de 30 ans. Mais pour Dan, il est vital que ses principes soient connus et appliqués par tous. « Nous essayons d'atteindre toutes les communautés parce que 'l'enjeu n'est pas de savoir si le feu de forêt va arriver, mais quand il va arriver, et nous devons être préparés pour cela », rappelle-t-il, un regard inquiet par la fenêtre.Adapter les forêts mitoyennesLa deuxième solution, complémentaire de FireSmart, est de mieux entretenir les forêts, car de nombreux terrains forestiers appartiennent à des entreprises privées, situés parfois à quelques mètres seulement des habitations.Si ces parcelles ne sont pas entretenues, que du combustible est disponible au sol, elles risquent de s'enflammer encore plus vite. Coulter Roberts fait partie d'une entreprise de gestion forestière, Ntytix, qui s'inspire des anciennes pratiques des peuples autochtones du pays pour réduire l'intensité des feux aux abords des maisons.Casquette de son entreprise vissée sur la tête, le jeune homme a donné rendez-vous dans une forêt traitée par Ntytix et située sur les hauteurs de Kelowna… Elle a brûlé en 2021, sans atteindre les maisons. « L'objectif d'un projet comme celui-ci est de réduire les combustibles au sol qui vont porter le feu jusqu'à la couronne des arbres et provoquer un incendie plus intense », explique Robert Coulter en déambulant dans la forêt, le nez en l'air.Dans les bois proches des maisons, un grand nombre de branches d'arbres ont été élaguées jusqu'à trois mètres de hauteur. Les combustibles au sol ont été empilés et brûlés, un projet réalisé à la main par des équipes, avec des tronçonneuses et des scies d'élagage.Un projet comme celui de Ntytix coûte 8 000 dollars, pour 45 hectares de forêt traités, sans compter le coût en main-d'œuvre, qui rend impossible le traitement de toutes les forêts du Canada. « Il n'est pas réaliste d'arrêter tous les feux avec l'un de ces traitements. Ce n'est pas le but du projet. Il s'agit surtout de réduire l'intensité d'un incendie s'il se produit », rappelle Robert Coulter.Après une saison catastrophique, West-Kelowna se relève doucement de son traumatisme et cherche des solutions. Car les mois sont comptés : des feux brûlent encore sous la neige, et dès mars 2024, ils ressortiront, d'un bout à l'autre du Canada. L'arrivée du phénomène El Niño, annoncée par les scientifiques, pourrait aggraver la prochaine saison.

durée : 00:04:31 - Comme personne - Dans l'ouest canadien, le pompier Jason Brolund a passé l'été à défendre sa ville, West-Kelowna, des flammes. Il a raconté son vécu devant l'ONU pour alerter sur l'urgence climatique.

On today's episode of the Soul Connection Duo Podcast, we host Pam Rader! Pam is the founder of Shift Labs, Shift Power Yoga, and Author of best-selling memoir, "Through The Cracks: A Raw and Gripping Tale of Abuse, Addiction and Rising Above a Legacy of Shame". She is a Life Coach and Leadership Development Facilitator who believes in a heart-led approach to transformation. Pam shares her story and struggles openly with us during this episode. She explains that her story is not "special", which is exactly why she chose to write her memoir, with the hope that others could resonate and heal by knowing they too are not alone in their struggles. We talk about Pam's son while she shares a different perspective on grief with us and our listeners. We learn first-hand from Pam about the intense reality and some of the challenges that grief may bring for families when they love an addict. Pam also distinguishes between grief and mourning, explains the power of prayer, and reminds us of the importance of showing up for others throughout their grief and healing journeys. Furthermore, she shares some helpful ways that we all can show up and support the people in our lives. Pam offers 1:1 coaching and Leadership Development and Corporate Coaching courses which can be found on her website - www.pamrader.com. She also offers in-person Yoga classes at Shift Power Yoga studio in West Kelowna, BC. Pam is best-selling author of her memoir, “Through The Cracks: A Raw and Gripping Tale of Abuse, Addiction and Rising Above a Legacy of Shame" which is available for purchase on Amazon. Pam shares more information on her social media accounts @pamrader (⁠Instagram, Facebook & Twitter). “Struggle is the thing that propels us into seeking the depths of our souls.” ~Pam Rader To support us, please rate, review, subscribe and share! And find us on Instagram & Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@thesoulconnectionduo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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British Columbia extends its wildfire state of emergency. Guest: Ted Farr. News director, AM 1150, Kelowna and resident of West Kelowna (was ordered to evacuate because of the Douglas Creek fire). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey you wild women!  If you've been keeping up with the latest news in British Columbia, you may already know that the wildfires around the Kelowna area have led many to be displaced. Some have been evacuated from their homes, while others have lost theirs entirely. In any case, living through a disaster like this teaches you a lot, including how you can prioritize yourself in tough times. Getting to safety is always first and foremost, especially in situations where your survival is threatened. Next, you want to validate your loved ones, check in with your community, and manage your mental health. Even in difficult times, trust your intuition. It will show you exactly what you need to do. In this episode, you will learn about: When prioritizing yourself really matters. What happens when your body is just in survival mode. What happened in West Kelowna and why so many people were evacuated. Validating when our loved ones feel threatened and unsafe. The importance of prioritizing your community. Why evacuations are mandatory by law depending on the location of a fire. Understanding what you need in difficult times and being able to ask for help. Setting expectations with clients and why your mental health is more important. A tip for grounding yourself which can help during tough circumstances. Why holding space for others in their difficult times is so important. Why trusting your intuition matters even in difficult times. What living through tough circumstances might look like. Simple ways to put yourself first and recognize what really matters. How to help with the wildfires in BC if you feel called to do so. Mentions: www.wewildwomen.com/vip-day ______________ Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. ______________ Connect with Renée: @renee_warren @we.wild.women www.wewildwomen.com

189 zerstörte Häuser in der Region um West Kelowna. Das ist die traurige Bilanz, nachdem das Feuer hier weitergezogen ist. Immerhin kamen dabei keine Menschen ums Leben. Jetzt geht es in der Gemeinde in British Columbia ans Wiederaufbauen.

Bumped into Russell Broom at EFMF. We talked Art Bergmann and his next album. What brings you here? Says I Playing with Jill Barber. Says Russ And that's how Jill and I ended up sharing a freshly poured Big Rock and a wonderful interview in the green room. Jill covers thoughts and emotions on her home and Homemaker, her latest album. The complete interview – over a cold beer – starts this two-part Mulligan Stew Podcast. Part 2 is an hour special with winemakers and locals on the fires that raged through the hills of West Kelowna. It ends with a message that they're “open for business”. Farming is tough enough. To have roads closed during the high tourist season is hard to survive. How can we help? If you're buying wine soon please buy BC from your favorite winery. It all helps. Speaking of the recent wine country fires, the  interviews we did with locals and winemaking friends  for Tasting Room Radio will be Part Two  of this weeks Mulligan Stew Podcast  Buy Local.  Thank You         ReplyForward

Dan Burritt is our host today. Better news for thousands of people forced from their homes by wildfires in B.C. as evacuation orders are lifting in West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. Cooler weather is helping, but thousands of people in the Shuswap area still cannot go home. We get the latest details as of noon PDT on Friday, and bring you the latest from the Prime Minister's visit to wildfire zones. Plus, what is the impact of wildfires on pets and animals? We get expert advice from a veterinarian.

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren Frey engages in our monthly economic discussion with ConstructConnect chief economist Alex Carrick and senior economist Michael Guckes to discuss interest rates and their effect on the construction economy along with the conditions we'll need to meet to move towards an economy based on renewable energy. As interest rates continue to climb both economists warn increased capital costs will keep construction projects from going forward, and Michael pointed out the U.S. government has taken on so much debt since the Great Recession and the pandemic that there's very little wiggle room for the government to correct course.  We also have the latest headlines from the Daily Commercial News and the Journal of Commerce, including the RCMP looking into a potential investigation related to the Progressive Conservative government to Ontario's removal of some areas of protected Greenbelt lands for housing development. Doug Ford's government also ran into controversy recently with the overhaul of Ontario Place and Therme Canada has released an updated design for the West Island of Ontario Place which includes four more acres of public parkland and natural spaces alongside the waterpark and other attractions that are planned. From the west, The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is urging B.C. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Rob Fleming to consider building a second bridge over Okanagan Lake because of anticipated population growth in the region and we have ongoing news coverage from the B.C. Interior as wildfires continue to batter the region. You can listen to The Construction Record on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Our previous episode's interview with Canada's Building Trades Unions executive director Sean Strickland about Canadian immigration policy is here. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services RCMP evaluating Greenbelt info for potential probe after referral from OPP Therme Canada updates design for Ontario Place Kelowna chamber urges second Okanagan Lake bridge before it's too late West Kelowna water treatment plant saved from wildfire damage Yellowknife mayor says it's too unsafe for residents to return to the capital city Children flee in time as B.C. wildfire destroys summer camp on Okanagan Lake

On this episode of the Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with Canada's Building Trades Unions executive director Sean Strickland about Canadian immigration policy and how it affects the construction industry. Strickland detailed how while the Canadian immigration system leans in on bringing highly educated individuals into the country, the focused has largely been on those with extensive post-secondary credentials and not skilled trades and other necessary workers, other than through temporary foreign worker programs. He also advocated for letting unions co-sponsor new immigrants in order to get them into apprenticeship programs and boost the number of skilled tradespeople available to address labour shortages and a need for more affordable housing. News editor Lindsey Cole also joined Warren for the Wednesday news segment, including a discussion of the significant wildfire activity in British Columbia, including the good news that a West Kelowna water treatment plant escaped damage despite intense fires nearby. Unfortunately, as of publication of the podcast over 60 buildings have been wiped out due to wildfires. She also pointed to a story about the John Hart Dam seismic upgrade project, which will be able to withstand a 1 in 10,000 year earthquake event. In the east Lindsey highlighted Ontario premier Doug Ford's extension of strong mayor powers to 21 municipalities along with announcing $1.2 billion in incentives for cities and towns to hit housing targets, as well as a recent story about how Toronto planning and housing committee chair Gord Perks is backing up new mayor Olivia Chow's housing initiatives. You can listen to The Construction Record on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Our previous episode's interview with Gensler senior associate Duanne Render about the challenges and opportunities of converting office and commercial building stock into residential units is here. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services Ontario adding more 'strong mayors,' creating $1.2B in housing incentive fund New Toronto planning chair Perks has Chow's back Survey: Sponsorship, not mentorship, the answer to advancing women in construction West Kelowna water treatment plant saved from wildfire damage Almost 60 buildings lost to wildfire in Kelowna, B.C., area, fire chiefs say John Hart Dam seismic upgrades: A massive earthworks undertaking     The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 293: U.S. immigration and construction with AEM's Kip Eideberg

As wildfires rage on across the country, more than 50,000 people have been forced out of their homes in Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories and West Kelowna in British Columbia within the past week. And each one of those people have had to make life-changing decisions: Should you leave your home? What do you take with you? What might you never see again?Today, we hear those stories from Canadians on the move from fire-afflicted communities, told to the Globe's reporters, including Alanna Smith, Mark Rendell and Mike Hager.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

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Unpredictable and unrelenting wildfires have destroyed blocks of homes, stores and buildings in West Kelowna and part of the Shuswap region in British Columbia. The province is currently under a state of emergency. 30,000 people are on evacuation order across B.C. and 36,000 more are under evacuation alert. This is happening against the backdrop of the country's worst wildfire season on record, with ongoing evacuation efforts in the Northwest Territories, as fire approaches Yellowknife. Today, we head to Fort Providence in the Northwest Territories and Kelowna, B.C., to hear about the human cost of these unprecedented wildfires. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Hàng ngàn cư dân Canada đang sơ tán khỏi nhà của họ, khi đất nước này đang phải đối mặt với mùa cháy rừng tồi tệ nhất được ghi nhận. Tình trạng khẩn cấp đã được ban hành tại thành phố West Kelowna của British Columbia, vì nhiều đám cháy rừng cũng tiến gần hơn đến thủ phủ của vùng lãnh thổ phía bắc Canada.

I discuss how humanity is being forced to adopt an unprecedented defensive posture with respect to nature. How will this play out? Can our communities and the way we exist be sustained? Is nature at war with us? Based on increasingly erratic and dangerous climatic events, which are now threatening entire communities on a regular basis, our current prospects are not encouraging. This episode was recorded on August 20, 2023 and it was published on August 21, 2023 at 3:33pm EDT. You can support my work and this channel by booking an astrology reading. Please see my "Environment" playlist for other episodes on this topic. To receive alerts about new episodes please add yourself to my contact list here. References: Cities pondering how to protect against wildfire smoke (paywalled, sorry) 'Crisis situation': N.W.T. declares territorial state of emergency over wildfires (note title has changed) 'It was 100 years' worth of firefighting in one night': West Kelowna chief on wildfire A state of emergency has been declared in B.C. due to wildfires. Here's what that means Hurricane Hilary triggers Southern California's first tropical storm warning ever, with heavy rain and flash flooding forecast The toxic aftermath of the Maui fires could last for years Our Toxic Legacy Nature Spirits in Distress Destructive insect makes its way to Halifax area, attacking hemlock trees Worms that secrete a dangerous paralyzing toxin spreading in Montreal The climate crisis will make entire cities uninhabitable. It's time to head underground. The only way is down: subterranean survival warning Wildfires' mounting damage will cloud the economic view for months Mid-winter temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius in South America leave climatologists in disbelief Welcome to the ‘Pyrocene,' an Epoch of Runaway Fire Solar Cycle Progression - NOAA FAQ: How Does the Solar Cycle Affect Earth's Climate? #Environment #ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather Check my "Community Tab" where I comment and share links I find interesting. Errata

On Today's Nat & Drew Show: We chat with Todd Talbot, host of Love It or List It Vancouver, to talk about losing his home in the West Kelowna wildfire.  The province of BC s urging people to change their travel plans to the Okanagan.  What do people think of Joey's new moustache?  That and more on today's Nat & Drew Show! 

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Thousands of Canadians have been forced to leave their homes during the past week because of wildfires in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. Officials have confirmed the loss of multiple homes in West Kelowna and parts of the Shuswap. And the entire city of Yellowknife is under an evacuation order.

Canada is having its worst wildfire season on record, with at least 1,000 fires burning across the country. British Columbia has declared a state of emergency; 15,000 households have been ordered to evacuate, as firefighters battle raging wildfires that have set homes ablaze. Also on the programme: Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has hosted talks with Iran's foreign minister. Is the meeting a sign relations are improving? And we hear why Italy's government settled the bill of four Italian tourists in Albania, who left a restaurant without paying for their meal. Plus, how will history look back on the indictment of former President Donald Trump? (Photo: The McDougall Creek wildfire burns next to houses in the Okanagan community of West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, August 19, 2023. Credit: Reuters/Chris Helgren)

Aug. 18, 2023: Guest host Bruce Claggett in for Jas Johal What's it looking like in Kelowna this afternoon?  Guest: Mark Burley, head of Downtown Kelowna Business Association Regional Animal Protection Society offering shelter for cats caught in wildfire evacuation  Guest: Eyal Lichtmann, CEO of RAPS Wildfire update with Kimberly Davidson  Guest: Kimberly Davidson, Anchor & Producer for Global Okanagan Wildfire update from an information officer  Guest: Tom Wilson, Information Officer for West Kelowna Wildfire update continued Guest: Calvin Hector, reporter with AM1150 in Kelowna Canadian band played amidst wildfire conditions Guest: Ji Yehia, lead vocalist and guitarist for Roadwaves A tragic end for the Eh-frame HGTV host's dream home destroyed by wildfire  Guest: Todd Talbot, Host of HGTV's Love it or List it Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we sat down with Sam Dubbeldam of West Kelowna BC. Sam is a heavy equipment operator by day, but spends a lot of time with a fly rod on lakes and rivers in the interior of British Columbia. We talked about where his passion for fly fishing originated, go to patterns, tying, trips and much more. Thanks Sam for sharing your story on the podcast!

This week I am delighted to bring you an interview with Tonia McArthur. Although Tonia is trained in with WSET, she has developed a brilliant way to help you score wines that is accessible but without pandering or dumbing anything down. She put it all in a book called “High Five Wine Scoring System”. Listen to the podcast to learn about what makes it such a brilliant and revolutionary book about wine. Tonia hosts a High Five Wine Academy online every #winewednesday where you can get personal coaching on the system. She runs a website about High Five at  and is on Instagram and Linktr.ee. Talking with Tonia was like chatting with a new old friend and I am grateful that she had time to meet up with me. Unfortunately, our recording location at the Beanery Café in Summerland was a little on the noisy side so the audio quality is a little less than stellar for this podcast. My apologies for that. I hope it isn't too distracting for you when you listen. "High Five Wine Scoring System" is available at Indigenous World Winery in West Kelowna, JoiRyde Winery at the District Wine Village in Oliver, and other local wineries.  Support the showContact me at sipsterswinepodcast@gmail.com!Purchase copies of "The Sipsters Pocket Guides" here!Support the Sipsters Podcast by subscribing!Read Sipster's ICONS (Because sometimes more IS more.)Find us online at Sipsterswinepodcast.ca. Thank you for listening!

Kimberly Hundertmark and I talk about the Winter Wine Festival and the future of festivals here in the Okanagan. She is General Manager of the Okanagan Wine Festival Society and one half of the Hundertmark wine power couple, along with her husband Jeff, who is the director of wine making at Mount Boucherie Estate Winery in West Kelowna. Want to know what people from Ontario really thinks about wine in BC? What's going to happen to the Lt. Governor's awards in the fall? You'll find answers to those burning questions and more in this episode! Don't let the suspense consume you - click the play button now! Support the showContact me at sipsterswinepodcast@gmail.com!Purchase copies of "The Sipsters Pocket Guides" here!Support the Sipsters Podcast by subscribing!Read Sipster's ICONS (Because sometimes more IS more.)Find us online at Sipsterswinepodcast.ca. Thank you for listening!

Chris is the Public Works Manager for the City of West Kelowna in British Columbia. We chat about his transition from playing SimCity to actually being a Public Works Manager. We cover what APWA has done for him and why everyone entering the Public Works industry should join APWA. Servant Leadership is how he makes sure he reaches his teammates and he asks for patience and respect from our community members. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Long time friend of the show and friend of the vine Grayson Riordon and I sit down at Black Swift Vineyards as he pours me some of the latest offerings from his bevy of beauties.  Located in West Kelowna under the Jason Parkes Customs stable of wineries, Grayson pours and talks, I drink and listen. It's a beautiful combination.    Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy! Black Swift Vineyards- https://blackswiftvineyards.com/   Grayson and his Instagram content can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/graysonriordon/   Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-   https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ianswinetruths/   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine- https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/  

In this episode I'm going to talk about why WE need to step UP and stop playing small.  The world needs you (us) to share your “gifts”... and one of my gifts is the Amplify the Impact Of Change Makers In The World!If you think you have “nothing to offer” to be of service to others or you are “not ready” to share the lessons you've learned on your journey …this is your call UP!For those of you that are ready…it's time to step UP and lead from the front.If you are a #ChangeMaker and #RealityCreator that is ready to actualize your unlimited (untapped) potential…I have an opportunity for you to show up and Speak Your Truth (with me)!Apply for an “Amplify Your Impact” Session here: https://trevorturnbull.com/amplifyyourimpact-apply Episode Topic1:24 | Creating content to Amplify Your Impact2:14 | Reflecting on my last episode recorded in our West Kelowna home3:34 | How your “messy journey” can become your “message”9:02 | You are creating content in every second of every day12:00 | Breakdown of Alex Hormozi's “content strategy” video18:40 | Why I don't agree with Luke Matthews about video content22:36 | My answer to Micheal Pedersen's question on LinkedIn25:30 | What does it mean to you when I say “Do You Want to Amplify Your Impact”?26:56 | Are you ready to step UP and become a #RealityCreator?Episode Quotes(None)Episode Resources Mentioned1.2M Followers In 6 Months…My Content Strategy Revealed (Alex Hormozi)Why Text Rules LinkedIn (Luke Matthews)Question For LinkedIn Gurus re: Vanity Metrics (Michael Pederson)Guest Contact InfoTrevorTurnbull.comTheSourceCollective.netConnect with Trevor on LinkedInSubscribe to Trevor on YouTubeFollow Trevor on InstagramConnect with Trevor on Facebook

Every now and then, we all need a break from extremely dark cases and to touch on stories that are more light-hearted.This is the inaugural episode of our collaborative monthly series! BrewVerie is a Florida Man style news show but we cover the USA to Canada and all around the world with little to no Florida. These episodes will be on both the Brew Crime and Reverie True Crime feeds! (Pick your poison)Daily News... Once Monthly.Sourceshttps://bc.ctvnews.ca/apparent-attempt-to-steal-dragon-street-lamp-with-leaf-blower-as-distraction-prompts-vancouver-police-investigation-1.5879471https://www.castanet.net/news/West-Kelowna/368135/Man-grabs-two-gas-cans-moons-door-camera-while-making-his-getaway#368135https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/weird-highlights-canada-federal-budget-2022https://nationalpost.com/news/local-news/okanagan-township-sells-landowners-property-for-dirt-cheap-over-unpaid-taxes-without-telling-him/wcm/2b777e6f-faf9-41af-bb6d-56a8d9a1a360https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-strip-club-will-smithhttps://ottawasun.com/news/weird/brides-marry-wrong-grooms-during-blackout-in-indiahttps://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2022/04/29/airport-us-tourists-unexploded-souvenir-bomb-to-ben-gurion/?sh=4a4be67f44afhttps://atlantablackstar.com/2022/05/03/angry-oklahoma-woman-slaps-teen-calls-him-the-n-word-over-sold-out-menu-item-at-little-caesars-attorney-wants-misdemeanor-charge-upgraded-under-child-abuse-statute/https://kfor.com/news/local/enid-woman-hurls-racial-slurs-and-slaps-teen-over-crazy-bread/https://local12.com/news/offbeat/family-awarded-5-million-for-golf-ball-damage-to-home-massachusetts-golfball-indian-pond-country-club-course-windows-broken-problem-emotional-distresshttps://www.newsweek.com/texas-snake-handler-bitten-death-rattlesnake-1702833https://nypost.com/2022/05/02/snake-handler-eugene-de-leon-sr-dies-after-bite-at-festival/https://apnews.com/article/arizona-animals-265c4c5a039013fe7065ef6538e829d8 https://www.npr.org/2022/04/12/1092251250/wwii-grenade-found-among-potatoes-at-french-fry-factory-in-new-zealand https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/04/28/bear-destroys-car-lip-gloss-Colorado/5631651176201/https://apnews.com/article/arrests-chicago-california-escondido-3d9fe9c1d005269603b0689dc8e47bf6 https://wrif.com/2022/04/01/woman-takes-stolen-car-to-court-appearance-for-car-theft/ https://apnews.com/article/oddities-michigan-theft-ec665da8b9143fc21e98343639067a6a

This is the inaugural Episode of our Collaborative Monthly series with Paige of Reverie True Crime. BrewVerie is a Florida Man style news show but Covering USA, Canada and the World with little to no Florida. THis will be found on both the Brew Crime and Reverie True Crime feed (Pick your poison). Daily News... Once Monthly.Sourceshttps://bc.ctvnews.ca/apparent-attempt-to-steal-dragon-street-lamp-with-leaf-blower-as-distraction-prompts-vancouver-police-investigation-1.5879471https://www.castanet.net/news/West-Kelowna/368135/Man-grabs-two-gas-cans-moons-door-camera-while-making-his-getaway#368135https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/weird-highlights-canada-federal-budget-2022https://nationalpost.com/news/local-news/okanagan-township-sells-landowners-property-for-dirt-cheap-over-unpaid-taxes-without-telling-him/wcm/2b777e6f-faf9-41af-bb6d-56a8d9a1a360https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-strip-club-will-smithhttps://ottawasun.com/news/weird/brides-marry-wrong-grooms-during-blackout-in-indiahttps://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2022/04/29/airport-us-tourists-unexploded-souvenir-bomb-to-ben-gurion/?sh=4a4be67f44afhttps://atlantablackstar.com/2022/05/03/angry-oklahoma-woman-slaps-teen-calls-him-the-n-word-over-sold-out-menu-item-at-little-caesars-attorney-wants-misdemeanor-charge-upgraded-under-child-abuse-statute/https://kfor.com/news/local/enid-woman-hurls-racial-slurs-and-slaps-teen-over-crazy-bread/https://local12.com/news/offbeat/family-awarded-5-million-for-golf-ball-damage-to-home-massachusetts-golfball-indian-pond-country-club-course-windows-broken-problem-emotional-distresshttps://www.newsweek.com/texas-snake-handler-bitten-death-rattlesnake-1702833https://nypost.com/2022/05/02/snake-handler-eugene-de-leon-sr-dies-after-bite-at-festival/https://apnews.com/article/arizona-animals-265c4c5a039013fe7065ef6538e829d8 https://www.npr.org/2022/04/12/1092251250/wwii-grenade-found-among-potatoes-at-french-fry-factory-in-new-zealand https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/04/28/bear-destroys-car-lip-gloss-Colorado/5631651176201/https://apnews.com/article/arrests-chicago-california-escondido-3d9fe9c1d005269603b0689dc8e47bf6 https://wrif.com/2022/04/01/woman-takes-stolen-car-to-court-appearance-for-car-theft/ https://apnews.com/article/oddities-michigan-theft-ec665da8b9143fc21e98343639067a6a

Do you ever wonder what it's really like to be an influencer and to be chasing likes? What really goes on behind the scenes? My guest Carlee Krtolica is a Calgary mom of 2 girls, a blogger, content creator, social media influencer at Styled to Sparkle, and the author of the book Chasing Likes. She is also a freelance interior designer and a sommelier with her WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) Level 2 Certification.  Her blog and social media are a direct reflection of her daily life with her family, home projects, outdoor adventures, global travel, fine food, wine, and spirits and so much more. Carlee wants to share what makes her life easier in the hopes that it will make your life easier too! Listen in as we talk about: Chasing likes. Carlee gets real about her experience and success as an influencer.  Knowing your limits. Carlee gives us insight into how she ‘does it all', and it comes with knowing when, and what, to outsource. Following your passions. When our passion runs deep within us, that's when we know we're living in our purpose. Carlee shares how she continues to follow her passions in her business and tapping into her wildest dreams by writing a book. Living in the ‘pinch me' moments. You know those moments in life when it almost feels surreal to have the opportunities you have? Carlee gives us insight into her favourite Connect with Carlee: Instagram: @styledtosparkle https://www.instagram.com/styledtosparkle/ Facebook: @styledtosparkle https://www.facebook.com/styledtosparkle/ Website:  https://www.styledtosparkle.com Blog Post: Carlee's nursery for her second daughter Blog Post: Carlee's kitchen Book: Chasing Likes by Carlee Krtolica CHASING LIKES Are you thinking about being an influencer? Carlee asks, “Are you sure you want to do this?”. Being an influencer is a lot more work than you might think. There are many decisions to make about the content you are going to create in terms of what you want to share, how much you want to share, and how authentic you want to be. You need to really think about why you would want to get into this space. It might seem like you just snap some photos and get some free stuff but that is not how it works these days.   KNOWING YOUR LIMITS “Not everything you see is real. Give yourself some grace and ask for help.” On social media, it can appear that people have it all together, that they, themselves, are ‘doing it all', and that their lives are perfect – almost too good to be true. Carlee gives us insight into how she ‘does it all', and it comes with knowing when, and what, to outsource. She shares how important it is to know our limits, so that we have the time and energy to pour back into the things we love during the day; like spending time with our loved ones, working on projects that bring us joy, and filling up our own cup. Carlee reminds us that there is no shame in asking for help to live a life that feels balanced. She shares two of her favourite ways to make her life easier:  Instacart: Instacart is a grocery delivery company. This saves Carlee a trip to the grocery store and having to pack up her young girls. Sprout Society: Sprout Society is a Calgary based company that has a great variety of pre-made plant based meals that Carlee can have on hand in the fridge or freezer. Her family loves them! WINE RECOMMENDATIONS Carlee loves and knows a lot about wine! She shares some of her favourites.  Mission Hill Perpetua Chardonnay: Mission Hill is located in West Kelowna, British Columbia. Carlee recommends pairing this wine with popcorn topped with butter, truffle oil, and parmesan cheese.  Blue Mountain Pinot Noir: Blue Mountain is located in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia.  Nk'Mip Cellars Merlot: Nk'Mip Cellars an Indigenous owned winery located in Osoyoos, British Columbia. Carlee loves enjoying this wine with steak.  Hello Someday Crossroads Red Blend: Hello Someday is owned by a Calgary Couple,

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In this episode, Nat interviews Amy Web about creating a legendary fitness company and being an incredible coach for their clients. Amy Web is an online fitness coach who makes 80K/month consistently with her biz partner Brett Godin in PHX Lifts and is a part owner of Iron Energy Gym in West Kelowna alongside PT Domination. Links:  IG: natashastorm_ Website: www.thevirtualassistants.co

Guest - Ted Farr - Reporter at AM 1150 Kelowna

Good Day Listeners! This is one of the most important episodes I have produced on the covid subject to date. This is a must listen-to episode. Please share this material far and wide with your friends and associates. People need to hear this information. Broadcasting today from day 8 of Prime Minister Castro's illegal and unnecessary post-travel quarantine from West Kelowna, British Columbia I present today's highly informative and provocative episode In today's program we continue our series on the conservation of humanity, exploring the wuhan flu pandemic and specifically exploring the mRNA vaccines, dissecting what they really are, their potential risks and side effects, and whether they provide any benefits to the individual taking them or to the population at large. For today's episode we welcome Dr. Roger Hodkinson, MD to the program. Dr. Hodkinson received his general medical degrees from Cambridge University in the UK where he was a scholar at Corpus Christi College. Following a residency at the University of British Columbia he became a Royal College certified general pathologist (FRCPC) and also a Fellow of the College of American Pathologists (FCAP). He is in good Standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, and has been recognized by the Court of the Queen's Bench in Alberta as an expert in pathology.