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Why You Should Listen to This Episode: Award-winning author Sam Wiebe takes us on a tour of Vancouver Island's surprisingly deep film history, from a wartime propaganda set near Victoria's airport to Hatley Castl... more

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Parksville City Councillors Joel Grenz and Sean Wood open Season 2 of Nonpartisan Hacks: Pulse Edition with the question everyone in Oceanside was asking this summer: if we live in a rainforest, why are we under ... more

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In this episode of A Resilience Project, host Cindy Thompson takes the helm herself. Drawing on life lessons learned at sea aboard her sailboat, along with more than 30 years of supporting counselling clients as ... more

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Why You Should Listen to This Episode: Ann Vriend turned lockdown into a front porch choir, and that choir is now AV & the Inner City, headed to Vancouver Island for Pacific Contact. She also tells the family sto... more

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Why You Should Listen to This Episode: Two Vancouver Island volunteers, two very different ways of showing up for Ukraine. Duck Paterson, a 75-year-old Ladysmith councillor with 38 years on council, explains why ... more

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Melanie Buggey
Award-winning marathon swimmer; open-water record-setter
Swimmer
Episode: Shot in Vancouver with Sam Wiebe & Melanie Buggey’s Record-Setting Swim Across the Strait of Georgia
Scott Harrison
Two-term Councillor with the Town of Qualicum Beach and Chair of the Arrowsmith Water Service
Arrowsmith Water Service
Episode: Oceanside’s Water Explained with Arrowsmith Water Service chair Scott Harrison
Ann Vriend
Leader of AV & the Inner City, singer-songwriter
AV & the Inner City
Episode: Ann Vriend Brings AV & the Inner City to the Island & Ken Neden of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue
Ken Neden
Volunteer with Arrowsmith Search and Rescue
Arrowsmith Search and Rescue
Episode: Ann Vriend Brings AV & the Inner City to the Island & Ken Neden of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue
Ann Green
Singer-songwriter
Episode: Ann Vriend Brings AV & the Inner City to the Island & Ken Neden of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue
Frank King
Mental health comedian and speaker, author of The Guts, Grit, Grind, Mental Health Mechanics Manual
Speaker/Author
Episode: Frank King - Speaking “Frank(ly)” about Mental Health and Resilience
Duck Paterson
75-year-old Ladysmith City Councilor turned ambulance driver for Ukraine relief
Ladysmith City Council / Ukraine Focus partner
Episode: Duck Paterson Drives an Ambulance to Kyiv & A 9th Trip to Ukraine with Darrell McKay
Darrell McKay
Retired engineer; eight volunteer trips to Ukraine; author of My Time with Heroes
Ukraine Focus / Ukraine relief initiatives
Episode: Duck Paterson Drives an Ambulance to Kyiv & A 9th Trip to Ukraine with Darrell McKay
Dr. Jody Carrington
Child psychologist known for focusing on adults' role in supporting children
Clinical psychologist, author
Episode: Dr. Jody Carrington - Kids These Days: A Game Plan for (Re)Connecting

Hosts

Peter McCully
Co-host on The Pulse Community Podcast; long-running local host.
Dave Graham
Co-host on The Pulse Community Podcast; engages with local stories and guests.
Cindy Thompson
Host, resilience advocate, and founder associated with A Resilience Project

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Q: What are the core components of Flone's approach to creating safer and more inclusive public transport?
The approach centers on training operators on sexual harassment policies and customer service, developing a professional development pathway for women, using app-based hotspot data for targeted interventions, and building a coalition among policymakers, researchers, and women professionals.
Naomi Mwaura - If Not Now, When?
Q: What inspired you to start the Flone Initiative, and how did it evolve from a university project to a full organization?
She describes starting as a hobby with friends who discussed safety experiences, then turning it into a structured nonprofit focused on training, policy development, and women's advancement in transport, culminating in a broader regional movement.
Naomi Mwaura - If Not Now, When?
Q: Could you share how your family history with matatus shaped your view on transport and safety today?
Naomi explains that growing up around matatus exposed both the opportunities of a thriving informal transport system and the vulnerabilities women face, which fueled her drive to professionalize the industry and champion safety policies through Flone.
Darren Karn's Tour de Rock Ride & The SOS Seniors Social Program
Q: What does the bike and equipment look like for the Tour de Rock riders?
The riders use Trek road bikes that are loaned for the ride, with lightweight aluminum frames and carbon forks designed to handle the demanding route along Vancouver Island, including long days and varying terrain.
Darren Karn's Tour de Rock Ride & The SOS Seniors Social Program
Q: When did Darren first learn about Tour de Rock and what initially attracted him?
Darren explains that his prior service in the military complemented his interest in supporting the ride here, and after joining the RCMP, he gained the opportunity and support to participate, highlighting timing in his second year as the pivotal moment.

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A coastal-Community focused show that spotlights people, places, and resilience across Vancouver Island's island towns. Episodes frequently weave together local governance, housing, public safety, community events, and arts with deeply personal storytelling, featuring conversations with mayors, firefighters, activists, authors, athletes, musicians, and frontline professionals. The format often blends policy orientation with human-interest narratives, including practical takeaways on wellbeing, community building, and local culture, all grounded in a distinctly Vancouver Island vibe. A notable strength is the broad mix of guests—from municipal leaders and nonprofit organizers to artists and family historians—paired with intimate resilience j... more

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