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(22:58) From Truck Driver to National Science Host: “Quirks and Quarks” host Bob McDonald of Victoria shares his inspiring journey of how a university dropout became one of Canada's most beloved science journalists through simply saying "Yes" to opportunities - in his memoir, “Just Say Yes”.

(12:00) Parksville's volunteer-run Recycling Program is making a difference. Duane Round explains how a community-driven initiative has evolved into an efficient environmental success story that has diverted 91 tons of recyclables from landfills.

(08:00) Peter McCully and Dave Graham share a new song from Alan Frew, of Glass Tiger entitled “Canada’s Song - Free to be, Strong and Free” and offer details of a contest for tickets to see Chilliwack in concert in Parksville.

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(07:19) Ken Neden from Arrowsmith Search and Rescue discusses the fundraising campaign for a state-of-the-art thermal drone. He details how the new drone would greatly enhance their search capabilities by distinguishing people through thermal imaging, a significant upgrade from their current equipment. Neden says,"We're finding a lot more uses for them as we start training with them more and more”.

(21:53) Canadian folk singer Valdy, who has toured across Canada over 50 times in his 52-year career, shares his philosophy about touring extensively rather than limiting himself to major venues, and his perspective on folk music evolving to encompass many genres. "It's not only a therapy for me, but music is meant to be shared. It's not a singular or isolated event”, he says.

(19:43) Jennifer Bate of the Apollos shares their version of “O’Canada”.

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(08:24) Lloyd Derry, entertainment director of the Parksville Beach Festival Society unveils the exciting performer lineup for Rock the Park (August 8-10) featuring Prism and the Powder Blues Band, alongside tribute performances, and talks about a special performance by Chilliwack on July 12. Derry says the sound system has been upgraded and “Will be one of the premier sound systems on the island”.

(19:15) Bill Henderson, frontman of legendary Canadian rock band Chilliwack, discusses their final "Gone, Gone, Gone” Tour. Henderson reflects on his long career, memorable performances across Canada and how his most popular tracks like "Fly at Night" and "My Girl" came to life.

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