Owen Sound River District: Recent Episodes
River District Board of Management
Learn all about the Owen Sound River District from supporting small businesses to upcoming events, activations and what Owen Sound is doing to support its River District.
Have you ever wondered about the business owner behind the sign? What about some history behind your favourite businesses? If you are interested in supporting local then listen weekly for this hyper local podcast for all things River District.
What is a Symphony? Who plans the schedule, and how do I learn more? Join your host, Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District, as she sits down with Nancy MacDonald & David Adair of the Georgian Bay Symphony.
What does a Chamber of Commerce do? What area does the Owen Sound & District Chamber of Commerce cover? Join your host, Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District, as she sits down with Tiffany James of the Owen Sound & District Chamber of Commerce.
What is the United Way? Who and how do they help our community? Join your host, Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District, as she sits down with Francesca Dobbyn & Kristy Andre of United Way Bruce Grey.
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters? How can you get involved? Join your host, Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District, as she sits down with Beth Aubrey, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters Grey Bruce.
How is Studio 1437 different from other tattoo shops? Why is Studio 1437 so private? Join your host, Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District, as she sits down with Agella Kodopulos Owner of Studio 1437
How is a Library more than books? Why is Tim making this face? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District, as she sits down with Tim Nicholls Harrison of the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library
How can you put together antiques and plants? How does Joanna put heart into a home? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District, as she sits down with Joanna Ellenwood of Heartwood Home.
Where did Owen Sound come from? Why is the River District a significant spot in town? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District, as she sits down with Richard Thomas, a local historian.
What a School of the Arts? How can a local school make art more accessible? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District as she sits down with Morag Budgeon of Georgian Bay School of the Arts.
What is consignment? How do make sustainable fashion fun and easy? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District as she sits down with Laurie Boycott of Wild Flowers Consignment Boutique.
What is a wood collaborative? How do you take woodworking to the next level? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District as she sits down with Kim Wamsley & Norm Ragetile of Intersections Wood Collaborative.
What is the Harmony Centre? How can an old church become a hot bed for entertainment and artists? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District as she sits down with Amy Stewart of the Harmony Centre.
What is Nepalese cuisine? How can food that is so flavourful be homemade and healthy? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District as she sits down with Sumit & Subit Paudyal of Sabitri's Global Cuisine.
What is encaustic? What kind of art supplies can you pick up right here in the River District? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District as she sits down with Amelia Kraemer of Upwards Art Studio.
What is Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada? How can you get involved? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the Owen Sound River District as she sits down with Fred Wallace & Jen Wright to talk all things Scotiabank Hockey Day In Canada, in Owen Sound from January 17 to 21, 2023.
As season 1 comes to an end we wanted to thank all of the listeners and businesses that have participated this year. Looking forward to season 2 coming in hot!
How does a conversation about yarn get so exciting? Why should a novice knitter shop local? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the Owen Sound River District as she introduces you to Cathy Den Tandt & Shawna Katz of Riverside Yarns.
What is mental health? What does mental health have to do with wellness? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the Owen Sound River District as she introduces you to Jackie Ralph, Youth Awareness & Education at CMHA Grey Bruce
What is a float tank? What does salt have to do with wellness? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the Owen Sound River District as she introduces you to Linda Vallee, Owner of Kokoro Wellness & Spiritual Hub.
What do an art Gallery and a garden have in common? How can you get your art displayed in a gallery? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the Owen Sound River District as she introduces you to Anne Dondertman, Owner of Grey Gallery & Grey Gallery Garden.
How can a group of volunteers change the lives of so many people? How can you help? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the Owen Sound River District as she introduces you to Jennifer Miller, Executive Director at Reach Centre Grey Bruce.
What do a Real Estate Brokerage and an Escape Room have in common? How can you spend a few hours with friends and family in the River District? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the Owen Sound River District as she introduces you to Mike Seiler, Owner of Pzzld & Owner/Broker of Record at Century 21 In-Studio Realty Inc.
Who is behind those amazing City events? What's coming up this year and next?! Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District as she introduces you to Melissa Crannie Tourism Marketing Coordinator & Jen Wright Events & Activation Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound.
What is a Community Incubator? How can you use the space? What is the Owen Sound Hub and what does it bring to the community? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the Owen Sound River District as she introduces you to Anne Finlay Stewart, Publisher, Editor and so much more for of the Owen Sound Hub.
Print shop meets art shop! Did you know anyone can learn to draw? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the Owen Sound River District as she introduces you to Lesley Bankes, Owner of Curvey Lines Art School and Print Shop. .
How local is locally sourced? What is foraging? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the Owen Sound River District as she introduces you to Zach keeshig chef of Naagan the upscale, creative 9 course tasting menu being created at the Owen Sound Farmers' Market.
Design is all around us affecting the way we feel and the way we see the world. Jacquie & Simon built barebirch on the philosophy that your space can have a profound influence on your mood. Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the Owen Sound River District as she introduces you to Jacquie Furtner, Owner of barebirch.
Do you have issues with gluten? Do you have other food allergies or intolerances? Do you just want to eat baked goods made from alternative flours? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the Owen Sound River District as she introduces you to Maegan Cookson, Owner of Boon Bakery.
Tune in and find out all about this multi-generational storefront in the River District bringing you everything from books, music & décor to health & wellness products, local and fair trade items.
Learn about how Paul and his staff source items that are for the good of your health and the world.
What is the River District and how did it come to be? How does the River District Board of Management work with the City of Owen Sound to make the River District the up and coming place to shop, eat and play?! Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the River District as she introduces you to Brent Fisher former Manager of Community & Business Development for the City of Owen Sound.
Are you particular about your skin care? Do you have skin conditions, allergies, smell aversions? Do you just want to know where your beauty products are coming from? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the Owen Sound River District as she introduces you to Allegra Deen, Owner of Body Science.
Are you curious to know what the Old Bank Studios have to offer? What does a studio for hire offer and why is Owen Sound their home? Join your host Viveca Gravel, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Owen Sound & the Owen Sound River District as she introduces you to Russ Ellis Owner of CTRE Productions.