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Hosts Peter McCully and Dave Graham bring listeners a chat with Meghan Stewart of True North Distilleries of Qualicum Beach, British Columbia's first female-owned and operated craft distillery. Stewart discusses their innovative approach, commitment to using BC-sourced ingredients, and their recent National recognition as Most Innovative Craft Distillery of 2025.

Renowned Canadian artist and naturalist Robert Bateman shares stories from his extensive career, including his early days as a teacher, his worldwide travels, and his passionate advocacy for connecting children with nature. Bateman also discusses his upcoming art show in the Cowichan Valley and reflects on his artistic journey.

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This episode hosted by Peter McCully & Dave Graham showcases two generations of community leaders working to create positive change in their respective spheres.

Janel van Dongen of Nanoose discusses her role as chair of 100 Kids For Change Oceanside, a youth-led philanthropy organization where members meet quarterly to pool their $10 contributions and vote on local charities to support. The group focuses on empowering young people to engage in community giving.

Stephanie Higginson, newly elected MLA for Ladysmith-Oceanside, shares her journey from school trustee to provincial politics. She discusses key community concerns including healthcare access and affordable housing, while offering insights into her role as caucus chair and perspectives on effective governance.

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Hosts Peter McCully and Dave Graham chat with Staff Sergeant Travis de Coene from the Oceanside RCMP, who provides crucial insights into current scams targeting the community, emphasizing the importance of skepticism toward unsolicited calls requesting money transfers or personal information. He shares valuable advice about holiday season safety.

Acclaimed comedian Jeremy Hotz, joins the podcasts and opens up about his struggles with generalized anxiety disorder and how it shaped his distinctive comedy style. Hotz discusses his upcoming "Très Miserable" tour, with stops in B.C. and his special connection with Canadian audiences.

The episode also includes community updates, including a creative Christmas story reading by a Christopher Walken impersonator and details about a local contest "Where’s the Tickle Trunk?”

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