Podcasts about West Vancouver

On this episode of Mise en Place, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chef Patrick Hennessy, the longtime culinary vet,  behind Vancouver's Michelin-starred gem, Barbara. Nestled in the heart of Chinatown, Barbara is a testament to Hennessy's remarkable journey—from his early days at West Vancouver's Beach House to Chambar to  honing his craft at global heavyweight Eleven Madison Park, in Manhattan. With a kidney transplant shaping his resilience and a deep love for local, sustainable ingredients, Hennessy has created a 17-seat restaurant that redefines intimate dining. We dive into his creative process, the challenges of running such a small operation. I hope you enjoy our chat, and as always, please DM me with any comments and who I should chat with next. Send us your feedback

Who should be the MP for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country? Guest: Patrick Weiler, Liberal Candidate for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country Guest: Jäger Rosenberg, NDP Candidate for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country Guest: Keith Roy, Conservative Candidate for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attention leaders and future leaders, the way you become a better leader is by learning from others, and by pushing yourself into more personal and professional growth. Today, our host, Diane Rolston, is joined by three amazing leaders, Barb Stuhlemmer, Katherine Johnston, and Jeanine Becker, who are going to share their vision for leadership and their personal journeys.Here are the questions our guests answer:Can you share a pivotal moment in your leadership journey that shaped your perspective on leadership?Have you faced any resistance or biases in your leadership roles, and how did you navigate those challenges?How has collaboration with other women leaders influenced your perspective on leadership?What's one trait or skill that has been key to your success as a leader?Here are some of the key points:Discover how many leaders don't initially recognize their own leadership abilitiesLearn about navigating leadership during personal challengesUnderstand the importance of pivoting leadership stylesHear practical strategies for dealing with gender and age bias in professional settingsDiscover the power of having allies and strategic collaborationLearn why female leadership collaboration can be transformativeExplore the essential leadership traits shared by successful leadersHear about the Dynamic Women® Leadership Secrets book coming in May, featuring insights from these three leaders and others in the Dynamic Women® communityBarb Stuhlemmer. Barb Stuhlemmer is a business owner of over 20 years, a change strategist, speaker, college professor, and a business EXIT leader.Katherine Johnston. Katherine Johnston builds on her experience in 50+ countries as a leader, speaker, consultant, ICF-certified coach & author in cross-cultural and global contexts. Katherine is co-author of “Boss or Buddy: Balancing Act for Today's Leaders” (in Norwegian) and contributor to “Developing Your Global Mindset: Handbook” (Javidan & Walker). She lives in West Vancouver with her husband, 2 sons and pugalier Oreo.Jeanine Becker is a coach, facilitator, speaker, and systems strategist. She is passionate about how we are on purpose together, and she partners with purpose-led leaders and multi-sector collaborations to scale their impact sustainably through generative relationships, thriving cultures, and emergent strategies.Join the Dynamic Women® Leadership Secrets and become one of our collaborative authors! Limited spots left. Save yours here: https://be-an-author.dynamicwomen.biz/Join us at the launch party of the Dynamic Women® Leadership Secrets happening in May! Be updated on the latest news about the launch party here: https://keap.app/contact-us/7054091671588061Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos? Watch Diane's YouTube videos here

A vehicle crashed into a West Vancouver building on Tuesday, prompting a response from the Vancouver Fire Department. No injuries were reported, and the scene was secured. The Vancouver Police Department continues to investigate. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/car-crashes-into-west-vancouver-building/ #Vancouver #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #VancouverFireDepartment #VancouverPolice #CarCrash #VehicleAccident #StructuralDamage #EmergencyResponse #LocalNews

Peyman Askari is host of the In Lay Terms podcast and PPC candidate for West Vancouver. We discuss Canada's prospects as the 51st state under threat of Trump's tariffs, the destructive impact of mass immigration on western communities, and the Liberal propaganda machine that installed Mark Carney as an unelected replacement for Justin Trudeau.Watch the In Lay Terms podcast:https://rumble.com/c/InLayTermsFollow Peyman on X:https://x.com/PeymanAskari451Follow Brave New Normal on X, Substack and audio streamers:https://linktr.ee/bnnpod This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bravenewnormal.substack.com/subscribe

Guest: Maureen O'Brien - Executive Director; Ambleside Dundarave Business Improvement Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

War Tails tells the story of a small group of volunteers in Ukraine working tirelessly to prevent a continent-wide rabies outbreak. Displaced filmmaker Olha Byrledianu's feature-length documentary – which screens on March 3 as part of the 2025 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival – takes us into the world of a handful of volunteers from Canada and Ukraine as they work to rescue, heal, vaccinate, and sterilise dogs and cats in some of the most dangerous parts of Ukraine. At the heart of War Tails are two volunteers – Dan Fine from West Vancouver, and Krystina Dragomaretska in Ukraine – who are united in their desire to rescue animals and prevent a rabies epidemic. War Tails is stirring, heart-pounding, devastating, and life-affirming. This documentary has it all: missile strikes, cute animals, blow darts, powerlifting champs turned animal rescuers and, most important of all, a call to action. In advance of the film's Canadian premiere at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival – which will be followed by a Q&A featuring Olha, Dan, and Krystina in conversation with Sabrina Rani Furminger – the filmmaker and the West Vancouver dog lover join Sabrina in the YVR Screen Scene studio to talk about the how's and why's of making War Tails.Episode sponsor: Fish Flight Entertainment

Speed on social media: a factor in dangerous crashes? GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic officer in New West and West Vancouver, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensic-traffic-pro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air Canada's new baggage rules kick in, plus its ranking when it comes to being on time  GUEST: Robert McDowell, Founder of Pivot Travel, an affiliate of Fareconnect Are children getting enough sleep at daycare? GUEST: Dr. Wendy Hall, Professor Emeritus UBC School of Nursing Crowdfunding for Saturna Island property GUEST: Andy Day, CEO of BC Parks Foundation Sitting of the legislature not until February GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Speed on social media: a factor in dangerous crashes? GUEST: Grant Gottgetre, Former traffic officer in New West and West Vancouver, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensic-traffic-pro.com The biggest stories in Vancouver in 2024 GUEST: Amir Ali, Writer with Daily Hive The grieving orca mother who carries her calf's body GUEST: Joe Gaydos, Science Director and Wildlife Veterinarian with The SeaDoc Society Apple to settle in lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping GUEST: Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Do managers always make the best leaders? The Peter Principle thinks otherwise. GUEST: Kelly Shue, Professor of Finance at the Yale School of Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NDP created B.C's fiscal mess, how can they fix it? GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter  Alberta aggressively pursues B.C's food manufacturing industry GUEST: Dr. Lenore Newman, Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley  B.C government doubles down on West Vancouver and Oak Bay to meet housing targets GUEST: Ravi Kahlon, B.C's Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Metro Vancouver estimates 50,000 residents moving in each year GUEST: Eric Woodward, Chair of Metro Vancouver's Regional Planning Committee Harbour Publishing celebrates 50 years with Raincoast Chronicles: Fifth Five GUEST: Howard White, founder and publisher of Harbour Publishing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Ravi Kahlon, B.C's Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here are three key inspirational and informative takeaways that you will discover from the episode of The ModGolf Podcast featuring Courtney Campbell, Founder of Birdies Babes Golf: 1 Empowering Women Through Community: Courtney emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and fun environment for women in golf. Birdies Babes Golf fosters a community where women can learn, socialize, and enjoy the game together, breaking down barriers and encouraging newcomers to participate without fear of judgment. 2 Create Innovative Programming and Events: This podcast highlights Courtney's creative approach to engaging women in golf, such as themed social nights and networking events. These gatherings not only provide a platform for learning the game but also facilitate connections among participants, leading to lasting friendships and a sense of belonging within the golfing community - all while having a fun time together. 3 The Power of Invitation: Courtney discusses how personal invitations play a crucial role in bringing new players into the sport. By encouraging existing members to invite their friends, Birdies Babes Golf has successfully expanded its reach, demonstrating that a welcoming atmosphere and shared experiences can significantly enhance women's participation in golf. In 2019 Courtney launched Birdies Babes Golf (originally named Birdies Babes Beats) at an indoor golf entertainment venue in Vancouver as a way to give women a fun and relaxed introduction to the game she loves. Five years later, Birdies Babes Golf stages themed events all over greater Vancouver, especially at her 9 hole home course Gleneagles (https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/golf/gleneagles-golf-course) in West Vancouver. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/soJrf5K4.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/@modgolfpodcast/videos) If you enjoyed this podcast episode, we encourage you to watch our extended conversation on The ModGolf YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/aNgZVLTDpC8) as Courtney offers up insightful takeaways and nuggets of wisdom with 5 KEY TIPS TO HELP WOMEN GET INTO GOLF Click on this link (https://youtu.be/aNgZVLTDpC8) or the image below to watch our video. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/D5_DFCg7.jpg (https://youtu.be/aNgZVLTDpC8) If you would like to connect with Courtney, visit her bio page (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/courtney-campbell) for contact information. To learn more about Birdies Babes Golf (https://birdiesgolf.ca) click on the image below to visit their website. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/KflUiI3N.jpg (https://birdiesgolf.ca) We want to thank our friends at Golf Genius Software who have supported The ModGolf Podcast since 2019! https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/K9NPjjAv.jpg (https://www.golfgenius.com) Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you're a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com (https://www.golfgenius.com). Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... plus you can WIN some awesome golf gear! As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building. I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests. I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf. Click to join >> https://patreon.com/Modgolf I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/q_IZwlpO.jpg (https://patreon.com/Modgolf) Special Guest: Courtney Campbell, Founder of Birdies Babes Golf.

In October, Vancouver's real estate market exhibited mixed signals. Despite a continued decline in home prices, with the benchmark HPI dropping for the fifth consecutive month by 0.6%, a surprising surge in sales emerged. Total sales jumped 43% from September and 32% year-over-year, marking October 2024 as the third-highest sales month of the year and the most active October since 2021. Experts suggest that the rate cuts so far, combined with optimism for further reductions, may have spurred buyers back into the market. This sentiment sharply contrasts with 2022 when rising interest rates deterred buyers.The recent U.S. election results, with Trump securing the presidency, bring significant economic implications for Canada. Key among these is the potential for new tariffs on Canadian imports to the U.S., which could add $30 billion in economic costs, with Canadian manufacturing and consumer prices bearing the brunt. This inflationary impact could strain housing affordability, as higher import costs would drive up construction expenses, potentially limiting new builds and pushing home prices higher. To counter these risks, the Bank of Canada might reduce rates further, which could increase Canadian homebuyers' purchasing power but also encourage some to enter the market amid potential economic downturns. Affordable housing targets in Canadian cities like Ottawa and West Vancouver face substantial setbacks due to escalating construction costs and financing issues. Ottawa has fallen short of its 500-unit annual goal every year since 2020, citing a funding gap of $931 million and a 150% increase in construction costs since 2021. West Vancouver also anticipates falling short of provincial targets, estimating that only 58 affordable units will be built in 2024—well below the province's target of 220. This affordability gap points to ongoing challenges for both public and private sectors, with limited options for expanding affordable housing despite rising demand.The “17 Villages” initiative in Vancouver seeks to create a gentler approach to housing density, adding low-rise residential buildings, townhouses, and multiplexes within 400 meters of established retail streets. This feels like a European-inspired model that will anchor neighborhoods with walkable retail and community amenities, allowing young professionals and families to stay in these areas at potentially lower costs. Unlike high-rise developments, these “villages” aim to enhance neighborhood character, create small business opportunities, and offer diverse housing options without dramatically altering community aesthetics.Touching on the October stats, Vancouver's real estate inventory fell by 7% month-over-month to a five-month low but remains 25% higher than last October and 26% above the 10-year average. With over 5,400 new listings—a 17% annual increase—the market has seen an influx of choices for buyers, while inventory is the highest for October since 2014. The sales-to-active listings ratio rose back to 19%, with townhomes and apartments now moving into seller's market territory. Detached homes saw a slight uptick in demand, but overall, the market remains balanced, favoring neither buyers nor sellers strongly. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Who should be the MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky? Guest: Jeremy Valeriote, BC Green Party Candidate for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky Guest: Yuri Fulmer, BC Conservative Candidate for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's discussion focuses on the current state of the housing market and its central role in the upcoming provincial election. With housing affordability and availability at critical levels, this issue has become a focal point for voters and policymakers. We'll break down the latest developments, key political stances, and potential implications for homeowners and prospective buyers. The provincial election is just around the corner, and it's no surprise that housing has emerged as the primary battleground. After decades of underbuilding, BC finds itself facing a severe housing shortage, with estimates indicating a shortfall of hundreds of thousands of homes. The current party in power, the NDP, has attempted to address this issue through various initiatives, such as the Missing Middle Policy and Transit-Oriented Area (TOA) regulations. These measures aim to increase density by allowing for multiplex units on single-family lots and permitting high-rise developments up to 20 stories near transit hubs.However, the path to achieving these goals is anything but straightforward. While the province has pushed these initiatives forward, many municipalities have been resistant. Cities like Langley, West Vancouver, and North Vancouver have outright rejected the Missing Middle reforms, opting to maintain lower density levels despite provincial pressure. Even in cities that have embraced the policy, such as Richmond and New Westminster, restrictive Floor Space Ratio (FSR) limits have made it economically unfeasible for developers to build larger multi-family homes, leaving the intended impact on housing supply minimal at best. Burnaby, on the other hand, has adopted the provincial rules and has positioned itself as a more builder-friendly environment. However, increased municipal fees have made margins razor-thin for developers, which dampens the enthusiasm for new projects. This lack of alignment between provincial aspirations and municipal realities has resulted in an unattractive building environment, hampering the overall effectiveness of these policies. To further complicate matters, the leader of the BC Conservative Party, John Rustad, has voiced strong opposition to the Missing Middle and TOAH reforms, labeling them as “crazy,” “authoritarian,” and “hardcore socialist.” He has vowed to repeal these initiatives if his party comes to power, which would potentially undo years of planning and hundreds of building permit applications that have been submitted to bring much-needed housing to the market.In regulatory news, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced this week that it will be easing stress test requirements for homeowners looking to renew their mortgages. The new policy, which goes into effect on November 21st, allows homeowners to do a straight switch to a new lender without undergoing the stress test, provided they are not looking to extend their mortgage's amortization period.We finish up this weeks episode with a quick look into how the housing market performed in September as we tee up next weeks stats episode.  _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Battling to be the MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano Guest: Karin Kirkpatrick, Independent Candidate for West Vancouver-Capilano Guest: Lynne Block, Conservative Candidate for West Vancouver-Capilano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on Sept. 11. It dropped for free subscribers on Sept. 19. To receive future pods as soon as they're live, and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription. You can also subscribe to the free tier below:WhoMatt Davies, General Manager of Cypress Mountain, British ColumbiaRecorded onAugust 5, 2024About Cypress MountainClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Boyne ResortsLocated in: West Vancouver, British ColumbiaYear founded: 1970Pass affiliations:* Ikon Pass: 7 days, no blackouts* Ikon Base Pass: 5 days, holiday blackoutsClosest neighboring ski areas: Grouse Mountain (:28), Mt. Seymour (:55) – travel times vary considerably given weather, time of day, and time of yearBase elevation: 2,704 feet/824 meters (base of Raven Ridge quad)Summit elevation: 4,720 feet/1,440 meters (summit of Mt. Strachan)Vertical drop: 2,016 feet/614 meters total | 1,236 feet/377 meters on Black Mountain | 1,720 feet/524 meters on Mt. StrachanSkiable Acres: 600 acresAverage annual snowfall: 245 inches/622 cmTrail count: 53 (13% beginner, 43% intermediate, 44% difficult)Lift count: 7 (2 high-speed quads, 3 fixed-grip quads, 1 double, 1 carpet – view Lift Blog's inventory of Cypress' lift fleet)View historic Cypress Mountain trailmaps on skimap.org.Why I interviewed himI'm stubbornly obsessed with ski areas that are in places that seem impractical or improbable: above Los Angeles, in Indiana, in a New Jersey mall. Cypress doesn't really fit into this category, but it also sort of does. It makes perfect sense that a ski area would sit north of the 49th Parallel, scraping the same snow train that annually buries the mountains from Mt. Bachelor all the way to Whistler. It seems less likely that a 2,000-vertical-foot ski area would rise just minutes outside of Canada's third-largest city, one known for its moderate climate. But Cypress is exactly that, and offers – along with its neighbors Grouse Mountain and Mt. Seymour – a bite of winter anytime cityfolk want to open the refrigerator door.There's all kinds of weird stuff going on here, actually. Why is this little locals' bump – a good ski area, and a beautiful one, but no one's destination – decorated like a four-star general of skiing? 2010 Winter Olympics host mountain. Gilded member of Alterra's Ikon Pass. A piece of Boyne's continent-wide jigsaw puzzle. It's like you show up at your buddy's one-room hunting cabin and he's like yeah actually I built like a Batcave/wave pool/personal zoo with rideable zebras underneath. And you're like dang Baller who knew?What we talked aboutOffseason projects; snowmaking evolution since Boyne's 2001 acquisition; challenges of getting to 100 percent snowmaking; useful parking lot snow; how a challenging winter became “a pretty incredible experience for the whole team”; last winter: el nino or climate change?; why working for Whistler was so much fun; what happened when Vail Resorts bought Whistler – “I don't think there was a full understanding of the cultural differences between Canadians and Americans”; the differences between Cypress and Whistler; working for Vail versus working for Boyne – “the mantra at Boyne Resorts is that ‘we're a company of ski resorts, not a ski resort company'”; the enormous and potentially enormously transformative Cypress Village development; connecting village to ski area via aerial lift; future  lift upgrades, including potential six-packs; potential night-skiing expansion; paid parking incoming; the Ikon Pass; the 76-day pass guarantee; and Cypress' Olympic legacy.Why now was a good time for this interviewMountain town housing is most often framed as an intractable problem, ingrown and malignant and impossible to reset or rethink or repair. Too hard to do. But it is not hard to do. It is the easiest thing in the world. To provide more housing, municipalities must allow developers to build more housing, and make them do it in a way that is dense and walkable, that is mixed with commerce, that gives people as many ways to move around without a car as possible.This is not some new or brilliant idea. This is simply how humans built villages for about 10,000 years, until the advent of the automobile. Then we started building our spaces for machines instead of for people. This was a mistake, and is the root problem of every mountain town housing crisis in North America. That and the fact that U.S. Americans make no distinction between the hyper-thoughtful new urbanist impulses described here and the sprawling shitpile of random buildings that are largely the backdrop of our national life. The very thing that would inject humanity into the mountains is recast as a corrupting force that would destroy a community's already-compromised-by-bad-design character.Not that it will matter to our impossible American brains, but Canada is about to show us how to do this. Over the next 25 years, a pocket of raw forest hard against Cypress' access road will sprout a city of 3,711 homes that will house thousands of people. It will be a human-scaled, pedestrian-first community, a city neighborhood dropped onto a mountainside. A gondola could connect the complex to Cypress' lifts thousands of feet up the mountain – more cars off the road. It would look like this (the potential aerial lift is not depicted here):Here's how the whole thing would set up against the mountain:And here's what it would be like at ground level:Like wow that actually resembles something that is not toxic to the human soul. But to a certain sort of Mother Earth evangelist, the mere suggestion of any sort of mountainside development is blasphemous. I understand this impulse, but I believe that it is misdirected, a too-late reflex against the subdivision-off-an-exit-ramp Build- A-Bungalow mentality that transformed this country into a car-first sprawlscape. I believe a reset is in order: to preserve large tracts of wilderness, we should intensely develop small pieces of land, and leave the rest alone. This is about to happen near Cypress. We should pay attention.More on Cypress Village:* West Vancouver Approves ‘Transformational' Plan for Cypress Village Development - North Shore News* West Vancouver Approves Cypress Village Development with Homes for Nearly 7,000 People - UrbanizedWhat I got wrong* I said that Cypress had installed the Easy Rider quad in 2021, rather than 2001 (the correct year).* I also said that certain no-ski zones on Vail Mountain's trailmap were labelled as “lynx habitat.” They are actually labelled as “wildlife habitat.” My confusion stemmed from the resort's historical friction with the pro-Lynxers.Why you should ski Cypress MountainYou'll see it anyway on your way north to Whistler: the turnoff to Cypress Bowl Road. Four switchbacks and you're there, to a cut in the mountains surrounded by chairlifts, neon-green Olympic rings standing against the pines.This is not Whistler and no one will try to tell you that it is, including the guy running the place, who put in two decades priming the machine just up the road. But Cypress is not just a waystation either, or a curiosity, or a Wednesday evening punchcard for Vancouver Cubicle Bro. Two thousand vertical feet is a lot of vertical feet. It often snows here by the Dumpster load. Off the summits, spectacular views, panoramic, sweeping, a jigsaw interlocking of the manmade and natural worlds. The terrain is varied, playful, plentiful. And when the snow settles and the trees fill in, a bit of an Incredible Hulk effect kicks on, as this mild-mannered Bruce Banner of a ski area flexes into something bigger and beefier, an unlikely superhero of the Vancouver heights.But Cypress is also not a typical Ikon Pass resort: 600 acres, six chairlifts, not a single condo tucked against the hill. It's a ski area that's just a ski area. It rains a lot. A busy-day hike up from the most distant parking lot can eat an irrevocable part of your soul (new shuttles this year should help that). Snowmaking, by Boyne standards, is limited, (though punchy for B.C.). The lift fleet, also by Boyne standards, feels merely adequate, rather than the am-I-in-Austria-or-Montana explosive awe that hits you at the base of Big Sky.  To describe a ski area as both spectacular and ordinary feels like a contradiction (or, worse, lazy on my part). But Cypress is in fact both of these things. Lodged in a national park, yet part of Vancouver's urban fabric. Brown-dirt trails in February and dang-where'd-I-leave-my-giraffe deep 10 days later. Just another urban ski area, but latched onto a pass with Aspen and Alta, a piece of a company that includes Big Sky and Big Cottonwood and a pair of New England ski areas that dwarf their Brother Cypress. A stop on the way north to Whistler, but much more than that as well.Podcast NotesOn the 2010 Winter OlympicsA summary of Cypress' Olympic timeline, from the mountain's history page:On Whistler BlackcombWe talk quite a bit about Whistler, where Davies worked for two decades. Here's a trailmap so you don't have to go look it up:On animosity between the merger of Whistler and BlackcombI covered this when I hosted Whistler COO Belinda Trembath on the podcast a few months back.On neighborsCypress is one of three ski areas seated just north of Vancouver. The other two are Grouse Mountain and Mt. Seymour, which we allude to briefly in the podcast. Here are some visuals:On Boyne's building bingeI won't itemize everything here, but over the past half decade or so, Boyne has leapt ahead of everyone else in North American in adoption of hyper-modern lift technology. The company operates all five eight-place chairlift in the United States, has built four advanced six-packs, just built a rocketship-speedy tram at Big Sky, has rebuilt and repurposed four high-speed quads within its portfolio, and has upgraded a bucketload of aging fixed-grip chairs. And many more lifts, including two super-advanced gondolas coming to Big Sky, are on their way.On Sunday River's progression carpetsThis is how carpets ought to be stacked – as a staircase from easiest to hardest, letting beginners work up their confidence with short bursts of motion:On side-by-side carpetsBoyne has two of these bad boys, as far as I know – one at Big Sky, and one at Summit at Snoqualmie, both installed last year. Here's the Big Sky lift:On Ikon resorts in B.C. and proximity to CypressWhile British Columbia is well-stocked with Ikon Pass partners – Revelstoke, Red Mountain, Panorama, Sun Peaks – none of them is anywhere near Cypress. The closest, Sun Peaks, is four to five hours under the best conditions. The next closest Ikon Pass partner is The Summit at Snoqualmie, four hours and an international border south – so more than twice the distance as that little place north of Cypress called Whistler. The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 56/100 in 2024, and number 556 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

The woman who was behind the wheel in a West Vancouver crash that left two people dead will not be criminally charged. Plus, we open the phone lines to hear about your auto horror stories! Guest: Greg Phillips - Trial Lawyers Association Vice President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Karin Kirkpatrick, Independent MLA candidate for West Vancouver-Capilano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julia Stauffer with Macdonald Realty in West Vancouver talks about how she transitioned to a new career in real estate in the age of 50. Julia discusses elements that helped her shift be a success and how she built her business. Next, Julia talks about how she approaches video content for her social media and how she built her brand. Last, Julia shares tips she would give to a brand new agent. Please follow Julia on Instagram here. If you'd prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Julia Stauffer can be reached at 604-837-5048 and julia@juliastauffer.ca This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Michelle Berman (Keeping it Real Pod get 10% discount)

GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu., Former traffic officer in New West and West Vancouver, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensic-traffic-pro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have your say! Metro Vancouver seeking public feedback on their finances GUEST: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor BC Lions update - Touchdown Pacific in Victoria vs. Ottawa Redblacks GUEST: Matt Baker, Senior Manager, Communications & Content for the BC Lions B.C changes building code to allow single stairwell in smaller buildings GUEST: Ravi Kahlon, B.C's Minister of Housing  July marks the deadliest month on B.C roads in 11 years GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu. Former traffic officer in New West and West Vancouver, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensic-traffic-pro.com The tragic passing of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau GUEST: Don Taylor, sportscaster and co-host of Donnie and Dhali on CHEK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much does your environment shape your life, and what can city-makers do to make our lives better? Michael Stott has spent over 25 years crafting narratives for cities around the world, considering how they can be made better for the people who inhabit them. As Head of Cities and Places, Masterplanning & Urban Design at DBI, one of Australia's foremost multidisciplinary design practices, he's at the forefront of Brisbane's evolution as a global city in time for the 2032 Olympics. Stott grew up in the picturesque Vancouver seaside communities of White Rock and West Vancouver, and he credits his childhood exploring the vast landscapes of his home country with setting the tone for his life. And his fascination with balancing the scale of small and big when it comes to shaping cities.  He credits his journey from art into linguistics, architecture, design and finally planning with his interest in understanding the pattern language of cities and how they speak to us. Listen in as Vince and Michael discuss; how embracing local culture can help you feel at home, the influence of legendary architect Lord Richard Rogers and the UK's Urban Renaissance and why Istanbul is one of his favourite cities in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is West Vancouver responding to B.C's zoning legislation? Mark Sager, District of West Vancouver Mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The B.C Lions home opener kicks off against the Calgary Stampeders Duane Vienneau, President of the B.C Lions The Week That Was in BC Politics Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief  Vancouver Park Board declares war on goose poop Dana McDonald, Environmental Stewardship Coordinator with the Vancouver Park Board How is West Vancouver responding to B.C's zoning legislation? Mark Sager, District of West Vancouver Mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the serene confines of West Vancouver, a shocking crime unfolded, shattering the tranquillity of a wealthy neighbourhood. Li Zhao, a once-prosperous businessman, found himself entangled in a deadly dispute with his business partner, friend, and family member, Gang Yuan. What began as a disagreement over a seemingly innocuous invention escalated into a gruesome act of violence.Join us as we cover the chilling case of Li Zhao and the tragic murder of Gang Yuan, delving into the complexities of human behaviour and the grim secrets hidden within wealth and status.--Music Composed by: Sayer Roberts - https://soundcloud.com/user-135673977 // shorturl.at/mFPZ0Subscribe to TNTC+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/TNTCJoin our Patreon: www.patreon.com/tntcpodMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-north-true-crime?ref_id=24376Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntcpod/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tntcpodFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtruecrime Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The province says new proposals will support renters and landlords who play by the rules. Our CBC provincial affairs reporter Meera Bains gives us an update, and we hear our viewers' experiences. Then, B.C. author Chris Read debuts her new novel, "Queen Jean is in Trouble Again". Set in West Vancouver, the novel explores the life of a fifth grader with ADHD. She is joined by Dr. Gurdeep Parhar, Clinical Professor, UBC Faculty of Medicine and Medical Director of the Adult ADHD Centre to talk about childhood and adult diagnoses.

At about 4 p.m. Thursday (March 14), the Vancouver Fire Department was called to the Hough Neighborhood for the smell of natural gas in the area. https://tinyurl.com/49sw8pec #VancouverWaFireDepartment #naturalgas #gasleak #smellofnaturalgas #rotteneggs #HoughNeighborhood #firefighters #ClarkCountyWaFireDistrict6 #NWNaturalGas #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

What do Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Sayward all have in common?

GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu. Former traffic officer in New West and West Vancouver, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensic-traffic-pro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could community radio find a silver lining in today's Bell cuts? Guest: Guest host Rob Fai Betting on the Super Bowl: Sports Gambling's biggest week. GUEST: Matt Lee, Senior Communications Specialist for BCLC Vancouver Sun Run making changes ahead of 40th Anniversary GUEST: Tim Hopkins, Race Director  The Challenges with RoundAbouts. ICBC says they work, but some say they lack confidence in using them. GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu. Former traffic officer in New West and West Vancouver, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensic-traffic-pro.com Are you obligated to pay private parking ticket fees? GUEST: Paul Doroshenko, traffic lawyer More than just football? The pop-culture significance of the Super Bowl GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The support for speed-on-green cameras by British Columbians Guest: Grant Gottgetreu - Former traffic cop in New West and West Vancouver, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensictrafficpro.com Which Christmas songs do you love to hate? Guests:  Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor Steven Chang, Producer This week in B.C. Politics Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Balancing environmental and fiscal needs Guest: Mary Polak, Strategic Advisor for Maple Leaf Strategies and former Minister of Environment for B.C. The MuchMusic Experience Tour across Canada Guest: Monika Deol, former MuchMusic VJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Grant Gottgetreu - Former traffic cop in New West and West Vancouver, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Small Bits of Happiness: two teenagers start a business in order to make others happy  GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor Should right turns at the red light be banned? GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu. Former traffic cop in New West and West Vancouver, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensictrafficpro.com Could we see a major Vancouver developer go under due to lack of buyers, high interest rates, and debt? GUEST: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant The Stanley Park train will return GUEST: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Shaping BC - Firefighting goats GUEST: Cory Letendre, CKNW Producer Meta pauses ads for users under 18, rolls out subscriptions GUEST: Jesse Miller, Social Media Expert and Founder of Mediated Reality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should right turns at the red light be banned? Guest: Grant Gottgetreu - Former traffic cop in New West and West Vancouver, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on a very special Flyover Footy - an extra midweek episode because ST. LOUIS CITY SC HAS CLINCHED 1ST PLACE IN THE MLS WESTERN CONFERENCE! Beyond any pundit's expectation, Bradley Carnell's team is the best in the west in just their first season. Matt and Santi look at that accomplishment before a full preview of Wednesday's match at Vancouver. The Whitecaps are fighting for their playoff lives. Will their two stars be enough and how much rotation will we see from CITY? All that and much more on this episode! Flyover Footy has been covering St. Louis soccer since 2015. Subscribe to this feed to hear podcast episodes about Saint Louis FC, St. Louis City SC, college soccer, academy programs, and amateur/semi-pro soccer in the area. This show is broadcast on The Big 550 KTRS on Saturdays at 6pm. Be sure to follow the us on twitter @FlyoverFooty.You can follow the show hosts to get all of their hot takes (let them know what you think):Matt Baker - @MattBakerSTL on twitterSantiago Beltran - @SantiBeltranSTL on twitterPhill Grooms - @phillgrooms on twitterStuart Hultgren - @StuartHultgren on twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on a very special Flyover Footy - an extra midweek episode because ST. LOUIS CITY SC HAS CLINCHED 1ST PLACE IN THE MLS WESTERN CONFERENCE! Beyond any pundit's expectation, Bradley Carnell's team is the best in the west in just their first season. Matt and Santi look at that accomplishment before a full preview of Wednesday's match at Vancouver. The Whitecaps are fighting for their playoff lives. Will their two stars be enough and how much rotation will we see from CITY? All that and much more on this episode! Flyover Footy has been covering St. Louis soccer since 2015. Subscribe to this feed to hear podcast episodes about Saint Louis FC, St. Louis City SC, college soccer, academy programs, and amateur/semi-pro soccer in the area. This show is broadcast on The Big 550 KTRS on Saturdays at 6pm. Be sure to follow the us on twitter @FlyoverFooty.You can follow the show hosts to get all of their hot takes (let them know what you think):Matt Baker - @MattBakerSTL on twitterSantiago Beltran - @SantiBeltranSTL on twitterPhill Grooms - @phillgrooms on twitterStuart Hultgren - @StuartHultgren on twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

B.C's quarterly report and three-year fiscal plan  Katrine Conroy, B.C's Finance Minister, discusses the province's quarterly report and three-year fiscal plan B.C's birth rate at its lowest since 2006 Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor discusses the impact of BC's low birth rate Can West Vancouver achieve 1,432 units by 2028? Mark Sager, Mayor of the District of West Vancouver discusses if West Vancouver can achieve 1,432 units by 2028 The end of ET Canada after 18 seasons Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor discusses the end of ET Canada after 18 seasons B.C's housing targets - prioritizing smaller units over multi-bedroom homes Andy Yan, Urban Planner and Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University discusses BC's upcoming housing targets Commenting on B.C's quarterly report and three-year fiscal plan Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter with the latest on BC's three year fiscal plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Sager, Mayor of the District of West Vancouver discusses if West Vancouver can achieve 1,432 units by 2028 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor discusses a unique event in West Vancouver, surrounding death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a busy summer for Pono Yanagi. In late June, he shot rounds of 72-63-67 to run away from the field in winning the 102nd Washington Men's Amateur, held at Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla. A couple weeks later he shot 65-65 at Palouse Ridge Golf Club and earned medalist honors in qualifying for the U.S. Amateur. Then, two weeks later competed in the Pacific Coast Amateur at Capilano G&CC in West Vancouver, B.C., being selected for the WA Golf team in that championship's Morse Cup competition.Originally from Hilo on Hawaii's Big Island, Pono will be a fifth-year senior at Washington State University, playing on the men's golf team. Pono talks about how he made his way to Pullman from Hawaii, how he works on his game during the winters in Pullman, how he is preparing for the thin air in Colorado at the upcoming U.S. Amateur, and his plans for when his collegiate career is over.

 Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop in New West and West Vancouver, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensictrafficpro.com discusses whether Vancouver should also look to add traffic cameras to catch drivers using bus lanes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been scammed? So much of our world is full of fake news, fake people, and fake things. But who would have ever thought that the largest fake ID empire in North America could be invented by two teenage girls in West Vancouver, British Columbia? That's the theme of the show Fakes - an American-Canadian television comedy/drama series, which premiered in 2022 on CBC Gem in Canada and Netflix internationally.The series stars Emilija Baranac and Jennifer Tong as Zoe and Rebecca and premiered September 1, 2022.Each episode is portrayed from the perspective of one of the two young women, making use of the unreliable narrator technique as their respective viewpoints sometimes contradict each other. Richard Harmon, who plays the supporting character Tryst, highlighted this aspect of the show as a fun creative opportunity for him as an actor, because it allowed him to play more than one variation on the character, based on the differing views of his character in each of the main characters' perspectives, instead of having to maintain a single consistent characterization.The cast also includes Eric Bempong, Wern Lee, Matreya Scarrwener, Lauren K. Robek, Dylan Sloane, Mya Lowe, Ryan Mah, Emily Leung, Cindy Piper, Devon Slack, Oliver Rice, Debbie Podowski, Roraigh Falkner, Devon Alexander and Toby Hargrave.The show was nominated for Best Comedy and Best Picture Editing in a Children's or Youth Program or Series. David Turko, creator, and writer and I met on the red carpet at this year's Canadian Screen Actors Awards where I interviewed him about the challenges of writing comedy and what's next for him. Sign up to become a member of Janette's TV Youtube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@JanettesTV/videos Support the show

Starting in 2012, the Gabriola Island Local Trust started a legal effort to have an elderly couple remove a seawall that protects their waterfront property because it was less than 30 meters from the ocean. At a trial of the matter, the Gabriola Island Local Trust lost the case because the judge concluded there was a common-law right to protect property from erosion. The Island Trust didn't like that outcome and so appealed to the BC Court of Appel, which eventually overturned the first judge's order concluding that the Province of BC had authority, that it delegated to the Island Trust, to prohibit the seawall regardless of the impact on erosion. Following two additional years of litigation, the seawall was still in place and the Island Trust asked the BC Court of Appeal to start imposing fines for civil contempt of the order. During the intervening time, the wife who co-owned the property with her husband was diagnosed with dementia and passed away. Her 87 year old husband has numerous physical ailments and the couple's adult daughter had moved back to BC from Ontario in an attempt to help with the seawall issue. The daughter obtained an environmental and geotechnical assessment report which indicated that removing the seawall could cause environmental harm to the shoreline and would require the removal of several mature trees which had roots that had grown into the seawall. Unfortunately, the BC Court of Appeal judge dealing with the case concluded that the court no longer had any authority to change the order that required the seawall to be removed. The daughter then approached 10 different contractors to have the seawall removed. All but one denied to do the work and the one that did attend concluded his equipment wasn't adequate for the job. The daughter then tried to remove the seawall herself using a sledge hammer and jackhammer but was unsuccessful. She concluded the concrete structure was "about as strong as the Great Pyramid of Giza."As a result of all of this, the BC Court of Appeal judge imposed a smaller fine than was requested for contempt: $2,500. He also suggested that if the seawall wasn't removed by the end of October there could be another $7,500 fine imposed. How the case of the immovable seawall plays out may depend on the continued health of the remaining 87 years old owner. The order for removal was made against only his late wife and him. Also, on the show, an ongoing case of an Iranian Refugee who escaped that country and came to BC in 1995 is discussed. The man was successful and, in 2019 was able to purchase a home in West Vancouver for $6.6 million. The man had applied to become a Permanent Resident of Canada on three occasions, with the last application being filed in January of 2017. Because it took the government until February of 2022 to grant him Permanent Resident Status he was changed $1.32 million pursuant to the BC property speculation tax that is intended to discourage people from other countries speculating in BC real estate. The legislation that imposes the tax requires it to be applied to anyone who isn't a Canadian citizen or Prominent Resident. While the man involved is making a challenging constitutional argument against the tax, the real issue is that it cannot have been intended to apply to refugees who have lived in BC for 24 years. The case demonstrated the need to amend the legislation. Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed. 

The ongoing crisis at Surrey Memorial Hospital and Fraser Health Dr. Birinder Narang, Family Physician and Global News/CKNW medical contributor describes his experience working at Surrey Memorial Hospital How Vancouver Park Board plans to prevent abuse in sports Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner describes how the Park Board plans to prevent abuse in sports Are right turn lanes disappearing in Surrey? Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop in New West and West Vancouver, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensictrafficpro.com discusses if right turn lanes are set to disappear in Surrey The aftermath of Alberta's elections - what happened? Stephen Carter, President of Decide Campaigns and co-host of The Strategists podcast analyzes Alberta's provincial election results Canadian companies conducting “Stay interviews” Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer at Miller Thomson LLP describes a new trend of 'stay interviews' Commenting on the Fraser Health shortage crisis Dr. Chris Hoag, former president of the Consultant Specialists of BC comments on Fraser Health's shortage crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop in New West and West Vancouver, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensictrafficpro.com discusses if right turn lanes are set to disappear in Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fourth thrilling instalment of the Wakeland detective series, exploring the depths of Vancouver's criminal underworld.The mayor's brother is missing. A transit cop lies beaten and blinded, her service weapon stolen. A new series of graffiti tags are appearing, linked to an underground group calling themselves The Death of Kings. Class warfare has broken out on the streets of Vancouver, and PI Dave Wakeland finds himself on the front lines—but unsure which side he's on.Reeling from a bad breakup, and increasingly alienated from the city he calls home, Wakeland nevertheless agrees to look for the missing gun. The investigation takes him from flophouses, to city hall, to a clinic in the West Vancouver hills to a mega-mansion in the exclusive British Properties neighbourhood—along the way, crossing every ethical line the PI has drawn for himself. Even then, Wakeland may not be able to pull it off…Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Mike Riste serves as the historian for the BC Golf Museum, and is the official historian for the PNGA. He assembled the initial research for “Washington Golf: 100 Years of Growing the Game,” the centennial history book of Washington Golf, published in 2022.Mike may claim he is not a writer, but his body of work is substantial. He co-authored the monumental “Championships & Friendships,” the centennial history book of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA); and wrote “Just Call Me Mac,” the biography of noted Northwest course architect, A. Vernon Macan.He first became involved in golf in the spring of 1960 when Capilano Golf and Country Club (in West Vancouver, B.C.) advertised for caddies for their opening day tournament. Mike would later become the very first Evans Caddie Scholarship recipient from the Northwest.In 1986, when the University Golf Course clubhouse (in Vancouver, B.C.) came vacant, MIke assembled a group of volunteers to renovate the structure into a golf museum. Today, BC Golf House is in a building that is the oldest structure still used for golf in B.C., and the BC Golf Museum is the only provincial or state standalone golf museum in North America.In 2013, Mike received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northwest Golf Media Association. 

The AI Education Conversation welcomes our first educator, Keith Rispin! Keith has spent three decades integrating technology into schools and districts as a teacher and tech specialist for West Vancouver Schools. Our paths crossed when I stumbled upon some great takes for how AI can improve practices, namely, through Personal Education AIs which replace conventional assessments. Keith and I talk tech integration into schools, Canadian/US public schools, and much more. Let's jump in...

“There's a specific intentional quality to mindfulness, and that's without judgment and with kindness.”–Shahin NajakYou don't need to sit on a cushion to be mindful. I'm excited to talk with Shahin Najak, mindfulness and meditation coach, about getting past mindfulness as a buzzword. What does it really mean to be mindful— and more importantly, what does it look like in real life?Mindfulness means paying attention to the moment. Shahin broke that down into two parts: having awareness and, this is important, not judging. Can you be aware of how often you judge — without judging yourself for it? That awareness is one starter practice Shahin shares. Mindfulness is about the practice.We think of mindfulness as of the mind or brain or head, but it's deeply connected to the body. You need to notice what's happening in your body. It takes paying attention, awareness, curiosity, and openness — and again, without judgment.We talk about: The simple practice of checking in with yourself and the importance of noticing your body and physical sensations What it means to build a cushion Pausing before buying for mindful gift buyingGrounding yourself (this is a practice you can teach your kids too). Be where your feet are.Sending kindness to othersNoticing what trips you upBIOShahin Najak is a Mindfulness and Meditation Coach, Speaker, and Educator, based in West Vancouver, BC. She supports parents and children with private coaching sessions; teaches and conducts workshops at Community Centres, Schools across Lower Mainland communities, and Canada. She also speaks at business organizations across Canada.In her previous career, Shahin was an Occupational Hygienist, training and educating employees in Occupational Health and Safety - How chemical and physical stresses in the workplace can affect our well-being. Now, her work revolves around supporting parents & children, teachers, and other employees working in corporations big and small in accessing and incorporating Mindfulness strategies in our daily lives as a pathway to create and craft a life of inner peace, love, compassion, and self-acceptance.Shahin believes that the daily practice of Mindfulness can bring about a clarity that allows us to savor the moment and live a meaningful and passionate life.LINKShttps://www.mindful-changes.com/Doable Changes from this episode:CHECK IN WITH YOURSELF. Throughout the day, ask: How am I feeling right now? How does that feel? What does that feel like in my body? You can ask this anytime—when you first get up, while waiting in line, as you cook dinner, driving to an appointment … Each time you check in, you build in awareness and build your mindfulness practice.BUILD A CUSHION. Don't have 15 minutes for self-care? Build yourself a cushion. Scatter them through the day. Take a moment between tasks to feel your body. Maybe you are sitting in your car after grocery shopping and you feel the steering wheel in your hands. You stand with the sun on your face for a minute when you step out to get the mail. SEND SILENT KINDNESS. Pick five random people you come across during the week and send them silent kindness. For example, if somebody cuts you off, send the thought, “May you get home safely.” If you see somebody laughing, send the thought, “May you always have joy.” You can say it in your head, or say it aloud to model for your kids.