"Send us a text about this episode!" This PULSE Community Podcast episode features two remarkable Order of Canada recipients whose creativity and passion continue to shape art, conservation, and culture on Vancouver Island and around the world. This Episode Features: (27:10) Paul Nicklen, the Vancouver Island photographer and co-founder of SeaLegacy, talks about his path from marine biologist to acclaimed conservation photographer. He discusses the evolution of storytelling through phot...

"Send us a text about this episode!" In this episode of Non-Partisan Hacks: Pulse Edition, Parksville councillors Joel Grenz and Sean Wood break down one of the most talked-about issues in local government: housing. What's the difference between market and non-market housing? Why is non-market housing so hard (and slow) to build? Who actually pays for it? And what does the "Vienna Model" have to do with Vancouver Island's housing future? From permissive tax exemptions to project delays at BC ...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This week on the F3 Podcast, join hosts Erin and Jonathan Frazier of the Comox Valley as they mix touchdowns, tastings, and the thrill of fantasy football. From Patrick Mahomes’ legendary moves to the fiery flavours of Kansas City, this episode is a perfect blend for foodies, football fans, and fantasy junkies alike! BONUS RECIPE: Download Chef Jonathan Frazier’s Kansas City Style Smoked BBQ Ribs! https://bit.ly/S1EP02FootballRecipe This Episode Features: ...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (18:37) Author Shanon Sinn discusses his extensively researched book “The Haunting of Vancouver Island” exploring Vancouver Island's paranormal landscape. Sinn shares the compelling story of an Indigenous woman seen walking on water in Port Alberni's Somass River, asking witnesses "Have you seen my baby?" He reveals disturbing patterns in Sasquatch sightings, particularly their concentration at former residential school sites includi...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This week on the F3 Podcast Comox Valley join reporter Erin Frazier from ”Off the Record Podcast” and her husband, Chef Jonathan Frazier of ”The Edible Valley Podcast”. It’s a playful mix of touchdowns, tastings, and the joys of learning from each other—perfect for foodies, football fans, and everyone in between! This F3 Podcast episode tackles the harsh reality of NFL quarterbacks following Jacksonville's devastating 35-7 loss to the LA Rams in London. Wh...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (00:00) Rod Mickleburgh, veteran BC journalist and co-author, reveals never-before-heard stories from his collaboration with John Horgan on the late premier's memoir. Mickleburgh conducted final interviews from Horgan's hospital bed in Germany, capturing candid reflections about the premier's year at Ocean Falls Pulp Mill, his famous bus rides from Victoria to Sooke, his collaborative approach with the Green Party, and what made him ...

"Send us a text about this episode!" In this episode of NonPartisan Hacks - Pulse edition, hosts Joel Grenz and Sean Wood sit down with Thomas Bevan, CEO of the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF), to talk trains, trestles, and the tangled politics of one of Vancouver Island’s most unique public assets. Bevan shares what it’s like to work with every level of government—federal, provincial, regional districts, municipalities, and 14 First Nations—while trying to reimagine a 290-kilometre corridor...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (06:48) Kelly Hobbis discusses her husband's chronic lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis in 2010, his journey through multiple chemotherapy treatments, a life-saving stem cell transplant, and six years battling graft-versus-host disease. Recently discharged from the bone marrow transplant program after successful recovery, Kelly is now organizing Parksville's first annual Light the Night walk to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (27:10) Darrell MacKay of Campbell River speaks directly from Kyiv during his seventh volunteer trip to Ukraine with his girlfriend Olga Buhai. MacKay has raised $140,000 through Facebook fundraising and discusses his forthcoming book "My Time With Heroes." The interview provides firsthand accounts of evacuation efforts, infrastructure challenges, and the resilience of Ukrainian people. (7:10) JP McLean, an Eric Hoffer Award winner a...

"Send us a text about this episode!" Season 2 Premiere of The PULSE Community Podcast features: (21:26) Neil Osborne, lead singer and co-founder of iconic BC band 54-40 from Gabriola Island, shares tracks from their 15th studio album “Porto”. The Canadian Music Hall of Fame member discusses their old-school approach of testing songs with live audiences before recording, their upcoming tour with Foreigner, and maintaining their record-holding performances at Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom. The...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (08:44) Dan Larocque shares the inspiring story behind the Parksville community garden, from its 2022 Agriculture Canada grant origins to becoming a vital social hub. Learn how this barrier-free space produces fresh food for anyone who needs it while teaching gardening skills, building community connections, and bringing neighbors together across generations on Vancouver Island. (21:37) Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands, d...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (10:34) Deb Grey, Canada's first female leader of official opposition, shares her incredible motorcycling journey spanning 58 years. From political campaigns on two wheels to cross-country adventures with husband Lewis, Grey offers tips for Vancouver Island riding routes. She discusses their matching Honda Valkyries, memorable trips from the Yukon to Arizona, and that she's never received a speeding ticket. (37:53) Spark House Cowork...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (09:11) James Vickers, 15 year old Vancouver Island blues musician shares his journey from a dusty Toys"R"Us guitar to headlining to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, hosting the legendary Queen's Sunday Blues Jam in Nanaimo, and his vision to revolutionize blues music by blending grunge, rap, and R&B influences while honoring his cultural roots. Contains the tune “Takes Time”, from his new album “The Last Goodbye”. ...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (08:55) Dashwood Fire Chief Nick Acciavatti provides a look at managing Vancouver Island's largest interface fire in history. From coordinating 300 firefighters across multiple agencies to implementing life-saving FireSmart principles, Chief Acciavatti shares how proper preparation and community support created a successful emergency response that saved hundreds of homes. (26:36) The PULSE hosts connect with visitors from around the ...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (07:20) Oceanside Classical Concerts Community Outreach: Joe Straka details their transformative Vancouver Island music programs including the instrument lending initiative providing free instruments to students whose schools can't afford adequate supplies. The organization has created scholarship programs supporting diverse musical genres and pioneered live streaming concerts to seniors facilities, addressing mobility challenges for...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This PULSE podcast episode showcases the Ballenas Whalers fundraiser and 25th Anniversary homecoming celebration. Featuring Oceanside Football Association President Michael Pedersen discussing the September 6th fundraising dance, plus author Brian Wilford's climate change novel and seismologist Taimi Mulder's tsunami wave analysis for mid-Vancouver Island residents. This Episode Features: (07:16) Oceanside Football Association President Michael Pedersen de...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This PULSE podcast episode celebrates Vancouver Island community arts through two inspiring local stories. Featuring Sylvia Humble of Humble Harmony community singing groups and photographer duo Dave and Kelly Hutchinson discussing their bestselling book "Vancouver Island: The Art of the Landscape." This Episode Features: (10:08) Sylvia Humble, founder of Humble Harmony, shares her inspiring journey from government worker to community singing facilitator. ...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (08:32) Gordon Maurits and Jaclyn Tereszko from Oceanside Community Safety Volunteers reveal recent losses of over $100,000 to fraudsters targeting Vancouver Island seniors. They detail upcoming safety seminars covering home security, internet fraud, and emergency preparedness for Parksville and Qualicum Beach residents. Seminar details can be found here. (27:04) Powder Blues frontman Tom Lavin reflects on his remarkable 47-year musi...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (28:42) Sylvia Campbell, co-founder of North Island Wildlife Recovery Center in Errington, shares the incredible 40-year journey that began on Christmas Day 1983 with rescuing a great horned owl. The Vancouver Island Wildlife Rehabilitation Center now helps 700 animals annually with 100 volunteers, addressing the reality that 90% of wildlife injuries result from human interaction. Campbell emphasizes their crucial educational mission...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This PULSE podcast episode celebrates Vancouver Island's incredible artistic talent. Featuring blues musician Brandon Isaac ("Yukon Slim") discussing his latest album "Walking with the Blues" after 37 years of touring, plus Qualicum First Nation artist Jesse Recalma sharing insights into traditional Coast Salish art and his stunning Qualicum Beach waterfront totem pole installation. (09:26) Vancouver Island blues music takes center stage as Brandon Isaac d...