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Your journey into discovering the amazing people and wonderful happenings in, and around, the qathet region. Insightful interviews, frank conversations and often hilarious discussions of issues, ideas and people that matter to you.
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Mayoral: Ron Woznow
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Ron Woznow first visited Powell River in 1990 and has called Powell River home since 2012. He has 35 years of experience leading community organizations, companies, and government agencies and is known for his leadership, team building and negotiation skills. Ron believes in community service. For the past decade he has volunteered as a board membe…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Mayoral: CaroleAnn Leishman
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CaroleAnn Leishman is a two term City Councillor who has also served on the qathet Regional District Board for the last 8 years. She has been the Chair of the Regional Hospital District Board and the City's Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation Committee and has mentored the Youth Council. She has been known locally for her theatre background, mus…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Mayoral: Maggie Hathaway
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Maggie Hathaway grew up in North Vancouver and moved to Powell River in 1979, 43 years ago. She is almost a local. Maggie worked for the City of Powell River for 14 years, two years in Administration and twelve years at the Fire Department. She then moved on to spend eight years at Legal Aid where she represented folks with poverty law type issues;…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Rob Southcott
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I’m a lucky returnee to Powell River. I have sought to bring my interests: social, cultural, science, history, finance and economics and spiritual into application to serve my community. I’ve been a paramedic, an Ambulance Service chief, an outdoor rec instructor, hiker, kayaker, and life-long cyclist. I was in small business and a hockey dad, alon…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Jim Palm
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I care about the future of Powell River and the well-being of its citizens. I have the experience necessary to make informed decisions on the most important issues facing Powell River residents: Drugs and crime; high taxation; retention of the industrial tax base and related future jobs; priority loading on BC Ferries for residents; and proposed na…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Eli Leyland
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I believe in social good, in improving the greatest number of lives possible, not serving a single individual’s self-interests. This is exactly what I stand for; I am serving the people, not myself. Even though I have only lived here for a few years, I immediately fell in love with this city. It’s easy to come to Powell River for the beautiful wild…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Jason Hygaard
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I want to take an active role in keeping our community secure, prosperous and beautiful. I will accept the responsibility to listen and consider the perspectives and needs of the community, and represent those values in all decisions. I have the aptitude and motivation to lead, listen and positively collaborate to ensure that the wishes, needs and …
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: George Doubt
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George William Frederick Doubt I am running for re-election to City Council and I ask for your support. I moved to Powell River in 2014 to be close to my family after my retirement. Before retirement I was employed for many years by BC Tel and Telus and was an elected officer of the Telecommunications Workers , representing members as a local offic…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Bronwyn Gisborne
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Bronwyn graduated from Brooks in 2001, attended Camosun college and then UVic, became a full time yoga instructor for several years, and then came home to marry and have 2 children. She is now one of only 6 Gisbornes who live in the region, all under one roof. She is employed through CSIL (choice in supports for independent living). https://www.prp…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Jen Zacher
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Creating a healthy community means putting people first. It’s finding solutions to help people meet their needs but also to thrive. I’ve worked as a provincial government analyst for 20 years, in poverty reduction as well as treaty negotiations with First Nations. I conduct research, consult with people, listen carefully and build productive partne…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Michelle Riddle
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Michelle is a resilient health practitioner trained in occupational therapy and holistic nutrition. She is the founder of the Global Alliance for Our Children's Future and a team lead with the Canada Health Alliance. Michelle stands with the power of the people and is running for council so our voices can be heard.…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Todd Phillips
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My name is Todd Phillips. I was born in Powell River in 1965. I have lived here my entire life except for when I have left for post-secondary education. I am currently involved in a stable 23 year common law relationship. I have spent most of this time working in the logging industry as a faller and first aid attendant. I've owned my own successful…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Trina Isakson
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Trina Isakson was born and raised in Salmon Arm, and moved to Powell River almost 5 years ago. She has since gotten deeply involved in our community. She’s been a volunteer at different times with the Powell River Garden Club, Texada Island Non Profit Seniors Housing Society, and Knuckleheads Winter Recreation Association, and currently sits on the…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Cindy Elliott
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Family and community are important to me. I have 5 children ranging from age 11 to 33 and 5 grandchildren. They all live here in the qathet Region. I am very committed to this community now and in the future. My family, father Jack and siblings, own and operate Jack’s Boat Yard in Lund. I have lived here in this region since 2007 when I moved to li…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Earl Almeida
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Earl Almeida is originally from Toronto. A Western University grad, he has been a BC resident since 2003 and has called Powell River home for 2 years. He and his wife, Charlotte Clemens (Max Cameron class of '98), have been married for 13 years and have 3 young children. He has a 20 year professional career in sales, leadership and customer service…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Robin Murray
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Robin was born in a small town in Saskatchewan and moved to Vancouver to finish high school. After living in Vancouver, Toronto and a few other places across Canada, Robin moved to Powell River in the late 90's with his sweetie, Karen. For the past 24 years Robin has worked at a hotel for 2 years in the beginning, Malaspina College for 3 years as R…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Luke Holuboch
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This episode features Aaron's interview with Luke Holuboch. Here is the write-up Luke provided: Born and raised here in Powell River, I am a Cranberry kid at heart. Growing up on Haslam Street, we spent a lot of time riding bikes around the lake and townsite, swimming in Mowat Bay and riding the backcountry. I have a deep appreciation and honor the…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Glenn Holstine
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Show notes as provided by Glenn Holstine: I am running for a 3rd time in 11 years.2011 I ran for a Council Seat. 2018 I ran for Mayor. My main concern for this City is a new Emergency Services Building that is 26 years overdue. The current Firehall was a Temporary Building that was highly recommended for replacement in 1996.A Seismic event would ca…
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Season 2: Municipal Election Series: Introduction
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Welcome to Season 2 of Coastal Currents with Aaron Reid. This season covers one-on-one interviews with each of the candidates for City Council and Mayor for the City of Powell River in the 2022 Municipal Election taking place on October 15th 2022. All but two of the candidates opted to participate. This short episode is an introduction to this seri…
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Season 1: Episode 13: Todd Caldecott
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Todd Caldecott is a clinical herbalist and practitioner of Ayurveda, with 25 years of clinical and teaching experience. He has both practiced and taught internationally, bringing students to Nepal to study classical Ayurveda, and in 2014 was the Visiting Mitchell Scholar at Bastyr University. Todd is a registered professional member of the American…
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Matthew Hull spent his formative years here in qathet before graduating and head down to Idaho for his first year of college. He spent two years in California working with the Hispanic population and which inspired him to go on to earn degrees in Spanish and History education from Brigham Young University Idaho. Over the past fifteen years in worki…
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Season 1: Episode 11: Dillon Johnson Part 1
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toqʷanən | Dillon Johnson Dillon was born and bred here in Tla’amin territory, and moved back home with his young family in 2019 after attending university and building a career in Vancouver. Dillon is passionate about First Nations reclaiming their governance and well-being within their homelands. He has been providing community, economic and fina…
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Season 1: Episode 10 Clancy Dennehy
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In this episode, Aaron meets and chats with filmmaker, photographer, artist and musician, Clancy Dennehy. Clancy was born in Winnipeg and is a graduate of NSCAD University in Halifax. He built his career in Vancouver where he lived and worked for over 30 years before making the move to qathet with his wife, Caro in 2020. He is holding an art show a…
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Season 1: Episode 9: Russell Werner
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Join me in my conversation with Russell Werner. Russell was born and raised in Powell River and has served the public as a professional firefighter with the Vancouver Fire Department for 27 years. If being in that line of work isn't courageous enough, Russell opened up to me in this interview about his five year battle with PTSD. Russell also talks…
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Meet Terry Peters! Terry was born in Powell River and raised in Wildwood. He is the current Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Services for the City of Powell River. We talk about growing up with fabulous Italian neighbours, stock car races in the 70's, the roots of his 31 year career in emergency services, work exchange in Australia, Broom Buste…
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Season 1: Episode 7: Ian MacDonald
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Meet Ian MacDonald, a self-described 17 year qathet "newbie". Ian is a seasoned traveller and a "free-lance" volunteer. He made his way to Squamish from Ontario in the 80's and from there he made his way to qathet with his wife and daughter. We talk about a little forestry, some soccer, volunteering and he threw some adventure in there, as well!…
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Season 1: Episode 6: Russell Brewer
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The Chief Administrative Officer, otherwise known as the CAO, of the City of Powell River joins Aaron in studio in March 2022.By Coastal Currents with Aaron Reid
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Season 1: Episode 5: Isabelle Southcott
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Join me in my conversation with the wonderful, Isabelle Southcott. She is a mom of two grown sons, founder, publisher and editor of qathet Living Magazine, founder of Powell River Women in Business, a very accomplished Toastmaster and a fellow dog lover.By Coastal Currents with Aaron Reid
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Join me for a fun conversation with City of Powell River Councillor, CaroleAnn Leishman. We talk about growing up here, her passions and life experiences and . . . . is the rumour true that she's considering a run for the Mayoral seat in October 2022?By Coastal Currents with Aaron Reid
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Meet Shannon Behan! Shannon is a born and raised qathet area educator with 25 years in public, private and international education.By Coastal Currents with Aaron Reid
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Season 1: Episode 2: Talking Prawns with Shane Reid
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An interesting interview with Shane Reid, Captain of the CFV Double Odds. We play an short, fun game of this or that and then jump right into talking prawns.By Coastal Currents with Aaron Reid
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Season 1: Episode 1: Aaron Reid interviewed by Bobby Fields
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It's always been my belief that, when possible, it's good to experience something yourself before asking others to take the leap. The opening episide of Coastal Currents with Aaron Reid is turning the tables on me and is actually Aaron Reid being interviewed by guest host, Bobby Fields. There's certainly differences to what future interviews will l…
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Cavities: What they are, Why they happen, How to fix them.
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ADD DESCRIPTION To learn more... Aaron A. Leishman DMD, PA 9500 Corkscrew Palms Circle, Suite 4 Estero, Florida 33928 Tel: 239-947-7992 www.EsteroDentist.comBy Aaron Leishman
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EP #1: The Dentist Behind Brighter Smiles
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There is so much more to brighter smiles and healthy teeth! That's why Dr. Aaron Leishman started the Brighter Smiles Podcast. In each episode your benefit from Dr. Leishman's straightforward commentary and common sense approach to the science behind dental hygiene and overall health. To learn more... Aaron A. Leishman DMD, PA 9500 Corkscrew Palms …
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EP #3: What Causes Periodontal Disease & How to Prevent It
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Bleeding gums, swollen gums, and bone loss. This episode reveals what causes gum disease and the best ways to prevent it. To learn more... Aaron A. Leishman DMD, PA 9500 Corkscrew Palms Circle, Suite 4 Estero, Florida 33928 Tel: 239-947-7992 www.EsteroDentist.comBy Aaron Leishman
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EP #2: Teeth Whitening... The Science Behind It
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How do we keep our teeth looking the best? One way is to keep your teeth white. In this episode, Dr. Leishman will answer... What's the best way to whiten your teeth? Why do teeth stain? Do I need a professional or can I whiten my teeth myself? To learn more... Aaron A. Leishman DMD, PA 9500 Corkscrew Palms Circle, Suite 4 Estero, Florida 33928 Tel…
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