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(23:18) Nanaimo blues artist David Gogo recently attended the Juno Awards with his sixth nomination. Gogo discusses his music career spanning over 30 years, his influences and his approach to songwriting. He also talks about his fondness for dressing sharply for performances. The podcast contains the tune “Diamond in the Rough”.

(08:50) Cheryl Dill, president of the Parksville Beach Festival Society, discusses the upcoming 2025 festival, which will take place in a new location within the community park to accommodate growth. She explains how the festival, which costs around $500,000 to produce, returns a portion of gate donations to volunteer groups and has donated over $1.2 million to the community over 25 years. The festival runs July 11th to August 17th and features sand sculpting, theater events, an art market, and a light-up show.

(05:16) Peter and Dave talk about the "Elbows Up" movement spreading across Canada, with local events planned on Vancouver Island, and the new “Elbows Up” podcast.

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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.

The hosts also share community news, including the French Press Coffee Roasters winning the Golden Bean World Series.

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(24:24) Natalie MacMaster discusses her musical journey, reflects on her Cape Breton fiddle music heritage, her professional career spanning decades, and balancing touring with raising seven musically talented children with Donnell Leahy. MacMaster shares memorable performances, including playing with symphony orchestras and touring globally while she promotes her upcoming "Four on the Floor" concert series on Vancouver Island, including the Qualicum Beach Civic Center on March 29th. The interview includes the tune “The Golden Eagle”.

(07:04) Taimi Mulder, Earthquake Seismologist discusses four recent earthquakes that occurred around Vancouver Island within a two-week period. She explains that while unusual to have so many in a short timespan, they were relatively small and unrelated to each other. Mulder clarifies how earthquake alerts work and addresses common misconceptions.

Dave's comedic take on wearing all his clothes at once as an emergency kit offers good fun while reminding everyone about earthquake preparedness.

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(08:20) Jeremy Perkins, owner of the award-winning French Press Coffee Roasters shares his journey from being a professional viola player in London to becoming a coffee expert on Vancouver Island. He discusses the complexities of coffee sourcing, the importance of ethical considerations in the industry, and his philosophy on roasting techniques.

(29:28) Laura Palmer is host of the popular true crime podcast "Island Crime," which has just launched its seventh season. Based in Port Alberni, she discusses her approach to covering unsolved Vancouver Island cases, shares insights into her research process and the emotional impact these stories have on families. Palmer says, "I had someone recently ask me if, you know, seven seasons on, I was going to run out of stories here on Vancouver Island. And the sad fact is there is no shortage of unsolved murders and missing person cases on Vancouver Island.”

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Captain Canada, who came out of retirement to address recent political tensions regarding Canada's sovereignty chats with Dave Graham. "Being polite doesn't mean passive. We're like a hockey player, respectful of the game, but ready to drop the gloves when necessary,” says Captain Canada. Through various street interviews, (“You Said It!”) PQB residents shared their changing shopping habits, with many expressing a stronger commitment to buying Canadian products.

The podcast also includes an informative interview with Dr. Tribesty Nguyen from Island Health, who provides updates on current respiratory illness trends, including Flu, RSV, and COVID.

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Former Parksville Mayor Chris Burger, shares his compelling 1987 Sasquatch encounter in Whiskey Creek. "It was a giant ape. With long hair... its arms were spread out, and it was looking at us", Burger described his encounter while with two friends. His experience led him to embrace the local Sasquatch lore, even featuring Bigfoot merchandise in his Meadowood Store. The episode also touches on the area's history of Sasquatch, recent sightings and Indigenous perspectives on these creatures.

Nanoose Place is a vital community center serving over 1,000 people weekly through various activities and programs. Trish Widdershoven, the fundraising chair, discusses their urgent need for $700,000 in repairs, including a critical $120,000 septic system replacement. The facility, built in 1992, hosts over 100 different user groups and serves as a hub for activities ranging from fitness classes to social gatherings.

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