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57:49 Fix The News – Can Journalism Do More Than Report Problems? This content is coming to you courtesy of Fix The News, who are graciously allowing us to use some of their podcasts in our programming. Fix The News is a donor-supported publication run by independent journalists. Each week they publish stories of large-scale…
57:55 Hosts: Brian Charlton and Steve Harvey Labour Beat, Episode 59: Fellow Worker Tuck, IWW and the Little Red Songbook Laid back Labour Beat Summertime is winding slowly to an end and Steve and I, at Labour Beat, have been enjoying the winding down of this time of year. We kicked off August with our…
28:17 Conversations with You Host: Amanda Fortier Building Community Through Connection: A Conversation with LTCES Board Chairs Jo-Anne Kingstone and Lesia Wick In this episode of Conversations with You, Amanda Fortier speaks with Jo-Anne Kingstone, current Board Chair of the Lake Trail Community Education Society (LTCES) and Lesia Wick, past Board Chair, about the organization’s…
29:57 Host: Meika Johnson In the fifth episode (second of two) of Ancestral Echoes Season 4, Elder JoAnn and Meika dive deeper into JoAnn’s practice as a storyteller. Through Meika’s thoughtful questions, the conversation moves between storytelling, connection, and ideas about the future, creating space for reflection, curiosity, and imagining what comes next. This episode…
Host: Amanda Fortier, Conversations With You Finding Your People: Building Community Through the Comox Valley Newcomers Club In this episode of Conversations with You, Amanda Fortier speaks with Anne, former president of the Comox Valley Newcomers Club, and Kim, the club’s incoming president. Together they explore what it means to build friendships as adults, the…
29:49 Host: Meika Johnson In the fourth episode of Ancestral Echoes Season 4, Elder JoAnn and Meika explore the power of storytelling, cultural re-connection, and shared learning. Through thoughtful questions and heartfelt stories, they reflect on how art, culture, and community can help us heal, connect, and better understand ourselves and one another. This episode…
28:00 Host: Jennifer Casey, Comox Valley Arts In the third episode of Ancestral Echoes Season 4, Elder Donna Mitchell reflects on the importance of sharing stories, building relationships, and carrying culture forward. Through memories, laughter, and honest conversation, she speaks about the strength she sees in young people and her hope for a future rooted…
Hosted by Stephen Harvey and Brian Charlton Maria Dunn, a wonderful and talented musician/activist from Edmonton, sat down with us for an interview. In the course of that discussion we covered her roots in Scotland, life in the craziness of Alberta’s Maga politics, how “protest’ music” can change the world, and how she approaches writing…
Hosted by Philippe Duprey. Exploring Neurodiversity, Curiosity, and Human Potential Over the summer, NeuroSparx will explore topics related to neurodiversity, mental well-being, learning, communication, creativity, and the many different ways people experience the world. Episodes will feature conversations with individuals who have lived experience, professionals, advocates, and community members who can help broaden our understanding…
Hosted by Philippe Duprey. Connecting the Comox Valley Through Conversation Over the next few weeks, Comox Conversations will feature interviews with people, organizations, and community leaders from across the Comox Valley. We’ll explore local events, volunteer opportunities, community initiatives, arts and culture, and the stories of people working to make our region a better place…
