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Coast Reporter Radio
The Coast Reporter is the newspaper of record for BC's southern Sunshine Coast. Every week, staff writer and podcast producer Sean Eckford is joined by the editorial team for a look at the stories they've been working on. We also throw in some interviews and bonus material. New episodes come out every Friday.
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: The final count is done and the NDP’s Nicholas Simons has been confirmed as MLA-elect for Powell River – Sunshine Coast, with a slightly bigger margin than he had election night.
Show Notes:
Our most recent story on the election results for Powell River – Sunshine Coast: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/simons-increases-margin-in-final-vote-count-1.24236088
Our story with the picture of Nicholas Simons and Kamala Harris: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/local-mla-elect-shares-grade-school-photo-with-u-s-vice-president-elect-1.24236221
Our story on the impact of the new provincial health order on local recreation programs: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/most-rec-facility-group-activities-cancelled-on-coast-under-new-health-order-1.24236151
The latest updates to the new provincial health order: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/lower-mainland
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
The preliminary vote count is in, and it looks like NDP incumbent Nicholas Simons will be confirmed to his fifth term as the MLA for Powell River – Sunshine Coast, but there are also as many as 8,338 mail-in ballots still to be counted.
Some insight into how that count is going forward from the chief electoral officer.
The Green leader on trying to influence policy without holding the balance of power.
And, it’s hard to say which will be scarier this Halloween – the costumes or the COVID precautions.
Show Notes:
Our most recent story on the election results for Powell River – Sunshine Coast: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/simons-projected-to-win-darwin-waiting-for-mail-in-count-1.24227441
Coast Reporter’s BC Election news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/bc-votes-2020
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on B.C.’s pandemic Halloween: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/public-health-ok-s-covid-modified-halloween-1.24229684
In this episode of Coast Reporter Radio we continue our feature interviews with the three candidates Powell River – Sunshine Coast with Green Kim Darwin. This is her second campaign for MLA – in 2017 she finished a close third with the best Green result since 2005. Kim joined us via Zoom on the morning of October 16, so our conversation does not reflect developments in the campaign since then.
Show Notes:
Coast Reporter’s BC Election news page:
https://www.coastreporter.net/bc-votes-2020
Candidate websites:
Nicholas Simons (NDP):
https://nicholassimons.bcndp.ca/
Sandra Stoddart-Hansen (Liberal):
https://www.bcliberals.com/team/sandra-stoddart-hansen
Kim Darwin (Green):
https://www.kimdarwin.ca
On this edition of Coast Reporter Radio we’re continuing our feature interviews with the three candidates for MLA, with NDP incumbent Nicholas Simons, who’s seeking a fifth term. Nicholas joined us on the morning of October 15, so our conversation doesn’t reflect anything that’s happened on the campaign trail since then.
Show Notes:
Coast Reporter’s BC Election news page:
https://www.coastreporter.net/bc-votes-2020
Candidate websites:
Nicholas Simons (NDP):
https://nicholassimons.bcndp.ca/
Sandra Stoddart-Hansen (Liberal):
https://www.bcliberals.com/team/sandra-stoddart-hansen
Kim Darwin (Green):
https://www.kimdarwin.ca
This special edition of Coast Reporter Radio is the first of our feature interviews with the candidates in Powell River - Sunshine Coast. Sandra Stoddart-Hansen is the Liberal candidate. She joined us Oct. 13, so our discussion does not touch on any of the events in the campaign since then.
Show Notes:
Coast Reporter’s BC Election news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/bc-votes-2020
Candidate websites:
Nicholas Simons (NDP): https://nicholassimons.bcndp.ca/
Sandra Stoddart-Hansen (Liberal): https://www.bcliberals.com/team/sandra-stoddart-hansen
Kim Darwin (Green): https://www.kimdarwin.ca
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: It’s been a while since we’ve had a roundtable discussion, but as we approach the mid-point of the provincial election campaign it’s high time to talk a little politics.
And, we’ll hear from one of the people trying to get Sunshine Coast local governments to sign a “food charter.”
Show Notes:
Coast Reporter’s BC Election news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/bc-votes-2020
Candidate websites: Nicholas Simons (NDP): https://nicholassimons.bcndp.ca/ Sandra Stoddart-Hansen (Liberal): https://www.bcliberals.com/team/sandra-stoddart-hansen
Kim Darwin (Green): https://www.kimdarwin.ca
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
The Liberals and Greens have now confirmed their candidates for Powell River – Sunshine Coast.
“Shell Dave," the man who runs Wilson Creek’s only gas bar, is set to retire soon.
And, if you’re looking forward to Halloween more than you’re looking forward to three more weeks of political campaigning, Dr. Bonnie Henry says she’ll have some advice soon on how to Trick or Treat during a pandemic.
Show Notes:
Coast Reporter’s BC Election news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/bc-votes-2020
Candidate websites: Nicholas Simons (NDP): https://nicholassimons.bcndp.ca/ Sandra Stoddart-Hansen (Liberal): https://www.bcliberals.com/team/sandra-stoddart-hansen Kim Darwin (Green): https://www.kimdarwin.ca
Our story on Kim Darwin reversing course and accepting the Green nomination: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/darwin-changes-mind-on-run-for-mla-1.24211965
Our story on Liberal candidate Sandra Stoddart-Hansen: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/stoddart-hansen-to-run-for-liberals-1.24212146
Editor John Gleeson’s take on the Liberal’s PST promise: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-will-pst-cut-be-this-election-s-bridge-tolls-1.24213017
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the retirement of “Shell Dave”: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/wilson-creek-loses-business-icon-1.24213473
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
With the election officially underway we’ll hear from NDP incumbent Nicholas Simons – the only candidate confirmed so far in our riding.
The party leaders, who all addressed the Union of BC Municipalities virtual convention this week.
And chief electoral officer Anton Boegman and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on voting safely.
Show notes:
Coast Reporter’s BC Election news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/bc-votes-2020
This week’s story on the local race in Powell River – Sunshine Coast: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/simons-says-premier-made-a-good-case-for-early-election-call-1.24206765
Editor John Gleeson’s take: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-ndp-pandemic-rhetoric-crass-and-unhelpful-1.24208565
Our story on how we’ll vote and Elections BC’s preparations: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/elections-bc-predicts-up-to-40-per-cent-of-ballots-could-be-mail-ins-1.24207513
Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Back to some familiar themes, BC Ferries, pemier John Horgan and new Green Leader Sonia Furstenau on election speculation and Dr. Bonnie Henry on reporting COVID case numbers.
Show notes:
Our story on the announcement about how the safe restart funding will be used to support transit systems and BC Ferries: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/bc-ferries-to-get-308-million-in-federal-provincial-funding-1.24205702
John Gleeson’s editorial urging the premier not to trigger an early election: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-hold-on-john-1.24204399
Elections BC’s breakdown of possible election dates if the call comes early: https://elections.bc.ca/docs/EarlyProvincialGeneralElectionDateScenarios-Fall2020.pdf
A story from our sister paper the Powell River Peak on the request for COVID case count information: https://www.prpeak.com/news/covid-19-outbreak-prompts-powell-river-regional-hospital-district-to-write-letters-1.24203001
The Peak’s latest story on the Tla’amin outbreak: https://www.prpeak.com/news/community-works-through-covid-19-lockdown-1.24204725
Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid
Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates
Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/
Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
We’re back from our August break with thoughts from premier John Horgan on staying in your car on BC Ferries.
Thoughts from the transportation minister on Highway 101 and ferries.
And thoughts from Sunshine Coast Regional District directors on moving ahead with short-term rental regulations.
Show Notes:
Our story on Transport Canada’s decision to re-instate ferry car deck rules: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/langdale-route-to-be-exempt-from-reinstated-car-deck-rules-1.24199980
Our stories on the Highway 101 Corridor Study: 1) https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/corridor-study-recommends-more-than-20-million-in-improvements-1.24199507 2) https://www.coastreporter.net/news/ndp-promises-bypass-study-1.24198112
Editor John Gleeson’s take on the Corridor Study: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-highway-101-gets-a-band-aid-and-a-placebo-1.24200685
Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid
Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates
Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/
Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Highlights from BC Ferries CEO Mark Collins’ appearance at the Sechelt Chamber of Commerce earlier this week and a little long weekend treat from the archives
Show Notes:
Our story on the latest changes to BC Ferries and the end of resident priority loading: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/province-cancels-resident-priority-for-bc-ferries-1.24178986
Our story on Mark Collins’ remarks the Sechelt Chamber of Commerce lunch: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/bc-ferries-wants-resident-priority-on-route-3-ended-soon-as-possible-1.24177458
Editor John Gleeson’s take: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-ferries-boss-lets-slip-a-big-reveal-1.24178446
Our earlier story on the effort to find a new home for the Persephone: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/members-sought-for-beachcombers-boat-committee-1.24079056
Bruno and the Beach at Harbour Publishing: https://harbourpublishing.com/products/9781550175653
Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid
Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages:
Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates
Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/
Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
The Premier's response to a question about federal funding for ferries and a parenting program designed for dads. Show Notes: Ferry companies, local politicians continue to press for federal aid https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/ferry-companies-local-politicians-continue-to-press-for-federal-aid-1.24174538 Dads Matter: https://www.coastreporter.net/community
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Condemnation for acts of racist, anti-Indigenous vandalism in Pender Harbour, and an interview with Powell River Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons on his appointment as chair of the committee that will review BC’s police act.
Show Notes:
Our story on the incidents in Pender Harbour: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/provincial-ministers-condemn-racist-anti-indigenous-vandalism-on-coast-1.24168273
Our story on MLA Nicholas Simons’ appointment as chair of the police act review committee: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/simons-to-chair-police-act-review-committee-1.24167243
Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid
Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates
Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/
Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
The Sunshine Coast seems to have hit a significant tipping point in the opioid crisis as substance users set up an unsanctioned safe consumption site to get the attention of health officials and local governments.
And, the Coast may also be at a significant tipping point when it comes to discontent with the ferry service so we look back at the ferry protests of 2014.
Show notes:
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the unsanctioned overdose prevention tent in Sechelt: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/unauthorized-consumption-site-in-sechelt-1.24159921
Sean Eckford’s ‘Eckcetera’ column: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/opinion-deaf-ear-on-ferries-now-on-the-other-foot-1.24159596
Our story on the latest efforts to get changes to the ferry schedule: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/after-complaints-and-delays-bc-ferries-adds-more-sailings-to-langdale-schedule-1.24157602
Our story on Sechelt councill’s call for resumption of a full summer schedule between Langdale and Horseshoe Bay: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sechelt-council-calls-on-bc-ferries-to-resume-a-full-summer-schedule-1.24160669
Editor John Gleeson’s take on it all: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-bc-ferries-taking-coasters-for-a-ride-1.24159601
Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid
Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates
Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/
Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Sunshine Coasters joined people around the world to march against racial injustice in one of the largest demonstrations ever held in Sechelt.
The premier says he “absolutely understands” people’s anxiety about the long-term future of ferry service after the staggering revenue losses and service cuts caused by the pandemic.
And, learning how to say the Indigenous names on the Coast’s new highway signs.
Show Notes:
Our story on the June 7 rally for racial justice in Sechelt: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/unbelievable-crowds-pour-through-sechelt-for-anti-racism-rally-1.24148805
Our story on premier John Horgan’s response to questions about the long-term future of ferry service: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/horgan-says-government-working-to-protect-ferry-routes-1.24150944
Our story on the year-end results released by BC Ferries on June 11: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/bc-ferries-says-covid-erased-what-could-have-been-one-of-its-strongest-fiscal-years-1.24151333
Editor John Gleeson on the effort to get a workable ferry schedule for the Coast: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-power-to-the-passengers-1.24150271
John Gleeson’s column on learning the shíshálh names on our new highway signs: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/opinion-do-you-know-the-way-to-xwilkway-1.24150258
The shíshálh Nation’s language website: https://shishalh.com/culture-language/sechelt-language
Check out Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid
Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates
Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/
Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
We meet an Elphinstone grad who’s working on her PhD and blogging about viruses, microbes and the science behind her research.
BC Ferries is starting to resume some of the sailings that have been cut during the pandemic, and a resulting change in the Langdale schedule is not sitting well with Coasters.
And, speaking of BC Ferries, the company continues to bleed red ink and it’s hoping for federal help.
Show Notes:
You can read Alex Cloherty’s Microbial Mondays blog, here: https://www.microbialmondays.com Look for our story about Alex online and in print in the coming days.
Here’s our story on the pitch to have BC Ferries made eligible for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/ferry-association-makes-pitch-for-bc-ferries-to-get-wage-subsidies-1.24142645
Check out Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid
Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates
Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/
Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
Coast Reporter Radio Ep. 187: Highlights from a online town hall for parents with schools set to start reopening on June 1. A walk in the woods to hear about the future of the Reed Road Forest. And, our podcast in a podcast with the Sunshine Coast Arts Council returns as the Doris Crowston Gallery in Sechelt reopens.
Show Notes:
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the plans for allowing in-person teaching to resume at Sunshine Coast schools: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sd46-planning-two-days-a-week-of-classroom-instruction-for-k-5-1.24138718
Rik Jespersen’s story on Coast galleries reopening: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/coast-galleries-start-limited-re-openings-1.24138743
The Sunshine Coast Arts Council’s podcast can be found on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/andrea-pandancer/mehran-modarres-sadeghi-mixdown
Check out Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page for more stories on the province’s plan to get our social and economic lives back on track: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid
Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates
Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/
Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
Coast Reporter Radio episode 186:
The premier has laid out BC’s Restart Plan but he and the province’s health officials are still taking a firm line on avoiding non-essential travel.
We get a taste of how our local governments see themselves fitting into the restart.
And, while they were waiting to get the all clear to get back to seeing clients some local hair stylists decided to get into the podcasting game
Show Notes:
Our story on this week’s “reopening” announcement from the premier and his comments on long weekend travel: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/horgan-unveils-restart-plan-1.24130991
John Gleeson’s editorial on the same theme: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-premier-clear-about-may-long-weekend-travel-1.24131005
Here’s where to find the Fade N’ Dye podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17zMXcBKOcnUG4y5XaKoTT
Check out Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page for more stories on the province’s plan to get our social and economic lives back on track: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid
Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates
Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/
Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
Coast Reporter Radio Episode 185:
This week, we check in with the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives and hear the premier answer some questions about whether the pandemic will lead to changes in the rules for paid sick leave.
Show Notes:
The Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives: http://www.sunshinecoastmuseum.ca/
The Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives’ oral history extract with the late Celia Fisher: https://soundcloud.com/user-386720280/culture-shock-in-roberts-creek
Link to the photograph of the Sechelt home Sean’s great grandparents lived in – a former Union Steamship cottage that was once the village’s jailhouse: https://sunshinecoastmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/photo/9CF38868-ED2C-4C00-8F02-162153627357
Simon Paradis with the Quarantine Shuffle: https://soundcloud.com/user-90156922/quarantine-shuffle
Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid
Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates
Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/
Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Powell River – Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons on the provincial response to COVID-19, travel restrictions and a certain Tweet about long weekend ferry traffic, and Facebook live cello recitals.
Show Notes:
Our story about premier John Horgan's comments on the BC Ferries financial situation: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/horgan-still-hopeful-of-federal-support-for-ferries-transit-1.24122649
Our story about how the pandemic is leading to calls for permanent changes to the long-term care system: https://www.coastreporter.net/b-c-seniors-care-needs-reset-1.24122663
Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The provincial government website for COVID-19 information and related services and supports: http://www.gov.bc.ca/covid
Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates
Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/
Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
We catch up with MP Patrick Weiler and check in with one of our local foodbanks which is seeing a spike in demand as the COVID-19 pandemic makes it harder for more people to get by.
Show Notes:
Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
The provincial website for non-health related information and services: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support
Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates
Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/
Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Siren salutes, ferry cutbacks, and a quick update on whether local governments will have to follow Vancouver and other municipalities across the province in laying off employees.
Show Notes:
Our story about the COVID related ferry service cuts: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/bc-ferries-announces-service-rollbacks-1.24112209
Our story about Zoom and local government meetings: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/scrd-sechelt-confident-zoom-is-a-secure-platform-for-meetings-1.24112288
Our story about the “siren salute” at Sechelt Hospital: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/siren-salute-for-coast-responders-1.24111141
Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
The provincial website for non-health related information and services: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support
Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates
Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/
Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Mayor Darnelda Siegers on how Sechelt is helping a new community effort to cope with COVID-19 and an Elphinstone grad climbs stairs to raise funds for health care after the pandemic puts his university studies on hold
Show Notes:
You can reach the Sunshine Coast Community Task Force via email at: scctaskforce@gmail.com
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story about Patrick Swadden’s Denali climb: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/elphi-grad-climbs-stairway-to-denali-for-health-care-workers-1.24105193 And, a link to the charity it supported: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/denali-in-a-day/
Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
The provincial website for non-health related information and services: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support
Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates
Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/
Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our daily routines, and that’s just as true here at Coast Reporter as anywhere else. We’re back with a fresh podcast, but it’s definitely not a business as usual episode.
Show Notes:
Coast Reporter’s COVID-19 news page: https://www.coastreporter.net/covid-19
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 resources page: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19?utm_campaign=20200311_GCPE_AM_COVID_2_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
A new provincial website has also been launched for non-health related information and services: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support
Our local governments have also launched dedicated pages: Sechelt: https://sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates
Gibsons: https://gibsons.ca/community/community-resources/covid-19/
Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.scrd.ca/covid-19-updates
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Harm reduction on the Coast and some thoughts on Aboriginal rights and title from outspoken Liberal MLA Ellis Ross of Skeena and the NDP’s Nicholas Simons from Powell River - Sunshine Coast.
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Warren Paull, the newly re-elected chief of the shishalh Nation. More from Ottawa on the Wet’suweten situation. And economic development with a side of workforce housing.
Show notes: Our story on shíshálh chief Warren Paull’s re-election: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/warren-paull-re-elected-as-sh%C3%ADsh%C3%A1lh-chief-1.24078053
Our latest story on the Wet’suwet’en solidarity demonstrations: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/updated-wet-suwet-en-solidarity-demonstrations-continue-1.24078140
John Gleeson’s editorial: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-weiler-gets-it-from-both-sides-on-rail-blockade-1.24080427
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Name change proposals for two communities, a creek and a bay on the Sunshine Coast are not sitting well in one of those communities. Thoughts on the Wet’Suwet’en protests from our MP. And a new “podcast within a podcast” from the Sunshine Coast Arts Council (see below for show notes).
Show Notes:
Our story on the name change proposals for parts of the Sunshine Coast:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sh%C3%ADsh%C3%A1lh-requests-name-changes-for-wilson-creek-madeira-park-1.24071211
Editor John Gleeson’s take on the story:
https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-madeira-park-is-more-than-just-a-pretty-name-1.24075707
You can find the latest on theWet’Suwet’en protests from our partners at Canadian Press, here:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/national-news
Arts writer Rik Jespersen’s feature on Maurice Spira’s new exhibit:
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/artist-s-work-arcs-from-grotesquerie-to-grace-1.24075797
Andrea Dancer’s Arts Council podcast with Maurice Spira:
https://soundcloud.com/andrea-pandancer/maurice-spira-final
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: The debate over private or public long-term care on the Sunshine Coast got some fresh fuel this week thanks to the Seniors Advocate and a major project on the agenda for Sechelt council and Sophie Woodrooffe checks out the science fair – we’ve come a long way since baking soda volcanos! (see below for show notes)
Show Notes:
Our story on Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie’s latest report:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/seniors-advocate-calls-for-better-financial-oversight-monitoring-of-long-term-care-hours-1.24068580
Our story on the Trellis project going to Sechelt council:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/trellis-long-term-care-project-comes-back-to-sechelt-council-1.24067726
Rik Jespersen’s feature on Particia Burnett:
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/coast-musician-creates-carole-king-tribute-1.24069984
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
As the Sunshine Coast Regional District gets ready for the final round of budget meetings water meters are still a hot topic - at least for some. And remembering wildlife rescuer and advocate Clint Davy
Show Notes:
Our recent coverage of water system debates at the SCRD: 1) https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/budget-talks-runneth-over-with-water-projects-1.24032246 2) https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/pratt-defends-scrd-water-strategy-following-sechelt-chamber-critique-1.24031832
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the late Clint Davy: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/clint-davy-remembered-as-quiet-driven-champion-of-animal-welfare-1.24063424
Our story on the Jellyfish Project: https://www.coastreporter.net/community/features/jellyfish-project-returning-to-coast-schools-1.24065115
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Elphinstone Logging Focus and its supporters rally in Roberts Creek in an effort to get the province to step in and stop the harvest of a cutblock on the slopes of Mt Elphinstone and Sophie Woodrooffe gets a tour of the dump. (see below for show notes)
Show Notes:
Our latest stories on the Clack Creek logging controversy:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/update-logging-company-seeks-injunction-against-elf-1.24056821
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/community-protests-clack-creek-logging-1.24061026
This week on Coast Reporter Radio, two big feature interviews: Sunshine Coast Regional District chair Lori Pratt joins the Coast Reporter team for a look at recent issues facing the SCRD and Kathleen Holmes, the founding artistic director of the Coasting Along Theatre Society, which made the Nutcracker a Christmas tradition on the Coast, joins arts writer Rik Jespersen.
Show Notes: Some of our recent stories about the Sunshine Coast Regional District: https://www.coastreporter.net/search-results-7.13938?q=Sunshine+Coast+Regional+District
Arts writer Rik Jespersen’s story on Kathleen Holmes’ decision to step down from the Coasting Along Theatre Society: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/kathleen-holmes-resigns-as-artistic-director-1.24054321
This week’s Art Beat: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/art-beat-get-out-get-down-warm-up-1.24054318
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
You never know where the results from one of those genetic testing kits will lead – but for one Sunshine Coast teen it was somewhere unexpected.
And, with wildfires raging on Australia’s Sunshine Coast how are we improving our preparedness on this Sunshine Coast?
Show Notes:
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the sisters who discovered each other thanks to the gift of a genetic testing kit: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sechelt-teen-discovers-sisters-through-genetic-testing-kit-1.24047183
One of the recent stories on the wildfire situation in Australia: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/international-news/australians-leave-homes-as-heat-winds-escalate-fire-danger-1.24049899
Soulstream brings party groove to the Creek: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/1.24049465
In this episode of Coast Reporter Radio we head down to Armour’s Beach to speak with the adult winner of the best costume contest at the Gibsons New Year’s Day polar bear dip.
Then, we head to Malcom Creek in Roberts Creek to speak with Shirley Samples, founder of the Sunshine Coast Streamkeepers Society to find out about their salmon count results.
Show Notes:
Sunshine Coast Streamkeepers Society: https://www.coastreporter.net/community/columnists/creek-monitors-and-what-s-coming-at-frank-west-hall-1.24045502
Polar Bear Dip on New Year’s Day: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/high-tides-don-t-deter-new-year-s-day-dippers-1.24044722
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Our new MP makes his debut in the House of Commons, and remembering former Sechelt councillor Mike Shanks, who died suddenly this week at the age of 76.
Show Notes:
Our story on the death of Mike Shanks: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/last-respects-former-sechelt-councillor-mike-shanks-dies-1.24026453
A story from our colleagues at the Whistler Pique on MP Patrick Weiler’s first month in office: https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/whistler/one-month-in-weiler-still-finding-his-footing/Content?oid=14710006
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Why is there a picture of a fake ferry floating on a fake lake on the front page of our paper this week? We dive into the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s latest moves on the water file. And sometimes you just have to explain things as if you’re talking to a fifth grader.
Show Notes:
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the reservoir debate at the SCRD: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/scrd-directors-reluctantly-pursue-53-million-site-b-reservoir-option-1.24016665
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the expanded search for new water sources: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/scrd-directors-vote-to-expand-search-for-wells-1.24019716
Our earlier story on the BC Utilities Commission report on gas prices: https://www.prpeak.com/still-no-explanation-of-13-cent-gas-price-differential-bcuc-1.24005884
Arts Reporter Rik Jespersen’s story on the Janelle Nadeau Ensemble will be online here staring Dec. 1: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Sechelt is treading carefully when it comes to calls regulate who can do what on a popular local wharf, and the time change debate continued at the Legislature this week, where the Green leader didn’t worry in the slightest about stomping on the government’s plan for permanent daylight time. See below for show notes:
Our story on Sechelt council’s reaction to the Davis Bay-Wilson Creek-Selma Park Community Association request to have fishing and crabbing banned at the Davis Bay wharf:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/update-community-association-wants-ban-on-crabbing-fishing-at-davis-bay-wharf-1.24015088
The original story on the Community Association’s request:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/community-association-wants-crabbing-fishing-ban-at-davis-bay-wharf-1.24008427
Our earlier story on Sechelt council’s request for more fisheries enforcement on the Coast and the Sept. 4 discussion on restricting access to the wharf:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/siegers-calls-on-fisheries-minister-to-reopen-pender-harbour-office-1.23937418
Les Leyne’s take on Green leader Andrew Weaver’s take on permanent daylight time:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/mind-bending-debate-on-time-change-strains-weaver-horgan-ties-1.24015357
Our story on pianist Kevin Kenner’s Coast Recital Society concert:
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/superb-pianist-kevin-kenner-in-crs-debut-1.24015512
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
A break from politics and hard news as we look at efforts to preserve some of the Sunshine Coast’s nautical history – real and fictional.
And, in the lead up to Remembrance Day, a Sunshine Coast woman tells us about the effort to ensure her father-in-law and his comrades are not forgotten.
Show Notes:
Our story on the arrival of the Lady Rose in Sechelt: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/lady-rose-arrives-in-sechelt-1.23999949
John Gleeson’s editorial on the purchase of the Lady Rose: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-a-future-for-lady-rose-1.23965702
The video for Dave Baker’s song “Old Lady Rose” created for Island Visions, a project that features five of Baker’s songs about Vancouver Island. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKRCpQ0AI4U
Our story on the efforts to preserve the Persephone and Relic’s jet boat: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/councillor-looks-to-form-working-group-to-preserve-persephone-expand-museum-1.23994347
Our story on one man’s offer to repaint the Persephone, “the Nanaimo bar of boats”: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/persephone-nanaimo-bar-of-boats-needs-paint-job-beachcombers-fan-would-love-to-do-it-1.23915439
Our story about one Ontario Beachcombers fan’s pilgrimage to see the Persephone (and what he heard about the fate of the Relic’s jet boat): https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/ontario-beachcombers-fan-gets-the-inside-story-1.23370086
Some links on marine heritage from the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives: Hubert Evans handliner: http://www.sunshinecoastmuseum.ca/fishing-for-a-living.html Union Steamships, Blackball, and BC Ferries: http://www.sunshinecoastmuseum.ca/marine-transportation.html
Relic's Jetboat performing their theme song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9boCnGu4pTw
Sophie Woodrooffe's story about efforts to get a proper memorial for the 21 RCAF members who died in a 1946 crash (live as of Nov. 9) https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/1.24002317
Details on the Vancouver Podcast Festival event Sophie Woodrooffe is moderating on Nov. 10: https://www.vanpodfest.ca/event/panel-inside-vancouver-telling-stories-city
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Something from our everything old is news again file. More than three years after Vancouver Coastal Health and private sector provider Trellis Seniors Services announced plans for a new long-term care facility in Sechelt, Trellis is going to apply for a rezoning in Sechelt after failed attempts to relocate the project to Gibsons and the shishalh Nation. And, Sophie Woodroofe checks out Halloween at Mossy Rock in the Creek.
Show Notes:
Our latest the effort to build a long-term care facility on the Coast:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/updated-trellis-proposal-returning-to-sechelt-1.23988761
Here’s a link to just some of the stories that touch on the Trellis-VCH long-term care plan we’ve done:
https://www.coastreporter.net/search-results-7.13938?q=Trellis+VCH
Our story on the latest efforts to preserve some Beachcombers history:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/councillor-looks-to-form-working-group-to-preserve-persephone-expand-museum-1.23994347
This week’s Gumboot Nation column:
https://www.coastreporter.net/community/columnists/the-wardens-ride-into-gumboot-nation-1.23992968
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: As we wait to see how our newly elected batch of MPs will work together in Ottawa under a minority government, Sean and Sophie offer a quick recap of Oct. 21, and some analysis and predictions.
Show Notes:
Our election wrap up: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/updated-weiler-wins-by-5-000-votes-1.23983982
Our story on Student Vote 2019 (spoiler – it went a different way than the real election): https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/student-vote-goes-green-1.23985087
Our post-game analysis with Tim Schouls of Cap-U: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/canadians-sent-parties-a-clear-message-says-cap-u-professor-1.23985091
More election coverage and analysis at: https://www.coastreporter.net/federal-election-2019
This week on Coast Reporter Radio we take you into the halls, auditoriums and meeting spaces of the Sunshine Coast for highlights from the four all-candidates meetings we’ve had over the past seven days.
The busy round of meetings for the seven people vying to be the MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country started Oct. 5 with an event sponsored by the Gibsons Chamber of Commerce and the Gibsons Seniors Society and wrapped up Oct. 10 with a forum on environmental issues hosted by Alliance4Democracy and the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association.
In between there were all-candidates meetings held by the Sechelt Chamber of Commerce and Voice Lab, a group focused on the issues of Coasters under 40.
Show Notes:
Our latest stories on Sunshine Coast all-candidates meetings: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/candidates-say-how-they-d-handle-being-on-the-opposition-benches-1.23970970
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/candidates-tackle-strategic-voting-and-accountability-1.23969748
The written responses to the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association and Alliance4Democracy questions to the candidates are available here: https://thescca.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=466&Itemid=303
You can find all our candidate interviews at: https://www.coastreporter.net/audio
You can follow all of our election coverage, and stories from our partners including Canadian Press at: https://www.coastreporter.net/federal-election-2019
In this episode of Coast Reporter Radio we continue our series of interviews with the candidates in West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country with a visit from Doug Bebb of the People’s Party.
Show Notes:
Our story on Doug Bebb’s campaign: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/bebb-addresses-climate-immigration-1.23970939
You can follow all of our election coverage, and stories from our partners including Canadian Press at: https://www.coastreporter.net/federal-election-2019
In this episode of Coast Reporter Radio our series of interviews with the candidates in West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country continues with the NDP’s Judith Wilson.
Show Notes:
Our story on Judith Wilson’s campaign: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/wilson-says-ndp-best-option-for-progressive-voters-1.23963777
You can follow all of our election coverage, and stories from our partners including Canadian Press at: https://www.coastreporter.net/federal-election-2019
On this episode of Coast Reporter Radio:
The third in our series of interviews with the candidates in West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country as Liberal Patrick Weiler drops by the studio.
Show notes: Our story on Patrick Weiler’s campaign: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/weiler-defends-liberal-record-vision-for-future-1.23963167
You can follow our election coverage, and stories from our partners including Canadian Press at: https://www.coastreporter.net/federal-election-2019
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Our interviews with the candidates in West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country continue with Conservative Party contender Gabrielle Loren.
Show Notes:
Our story on Gabrielle Loren’s campaign: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/conservative-candidate-to-open-sunshine-coast-office-sept-28-1.23956529
Arts Writer Rik Jespersen’s story on Simon Paradis’ album launch: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
We start our feature interviews with the candidates in West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country be welcoming the Green Party's Dana Taylor to the studio.
And, a little non-political content from our friends at the Sunshine Coast Arts Council.
Show Notes:
Our story on Green leader Elizabeth May’s visit to the riding: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/elizabeth-may-visits-riding-1.23947523
Our story on Judith Wilson being named NDP canadidate: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/gibsons-lawyer-judith-wilson-to-run-for-ndp-1.23948991
A link to the full Sunshine Coast Arts Council podcast on the new exhibit Textures and Fragments: https://soundcloud.com/andrea-pandancer/textures-fragments
Arts writer Rik Jespersen’s story on musician and architect turned artist Teryl Mullock, one of the artists featured in Textures and Fragments: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/1.23944334
Our story on the Coast Recital Society’s season opening program: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/spectacular-trio-open-new-season-1.23951645
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
The federal election campaign is underway and Sean, John and Sophie take a look at how things are shaping up so far.
Show Notes:
Our campaign launch story: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/no-ndp-candidate-as-election-begins-1.23942665
John Gleeson’s editorial on the lessons of 2015: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/remember-the-lesson-of-2015-1.23944149
John Gleeson’s May editorial on how Green strength and incumbent Pam Goldsmih-Jones’ decision not to run made West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky a wide-open race: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/opinion-federal-riding-suddenly-wide-open-1.23817352
Arts writer Rik Jespersen’s story on musician and architect turned artist Teryl Mullock: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/1.23944334
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Meet NASA Jim, a retired space program engineer and part time resident of Squamish who’s coming to the Coast Sept. 11 for a presentation at the Gibsons Public Library. Show Notes:
Our story about retired NASA engineer Jim Meyer’s upcoming visit to the Gibsons Public Library: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/retired-nasa-engineer-to-speak-in-gibsons-1.23937005
Coast Reporter Radio Ep. 151 featuring our interview with Sechelt based space model maker Nick Proach: https://www.coastreporter.net/audio/coast-reporter-radio-models-in-space-and-evolution-of-a-series-1.23884096
This week’s Art Beat: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/art-beat-callout-for-arts-awards-1.23937117
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
A major step forward for the legal cannabis industry on the Coast
It’s a long weekend, so gas prices will probably go up… and the BC Utilities Commission think it knows why
And, the Labour Day long weekend also means it’s almost back to school time, so we’ll look at a couple of our stories on that theme.
Show Notes:
Our story on the first cannabis store licence for the Coast: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/gibsons-cannabis-shop-gets-retail-licence-1.23930900
This week’s editorial: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-canna-wait-dragging-on-1.23930943
Our story on the BCUC report on gasoline pricing: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/gas-prices-in-bc-appear-choreographed-bcuc-1.23932362
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on teacher negotiations and the school district’s preparations for the new school year: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/bctf-negotiations-continue-sd46-ready-for-new-school-year-1.23930322
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on Skylar Moore’s mentoring program for girls starting Grade 8: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/navigating-grade-8-teen-offers-mentorship-program-1.23930879
This week’s Art Beat: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/lots-of-music-on-tap-this-weekend-1.23931171
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
More lawsuits over Seawatch open a new possibility for a resolution.
Also: Archeology Day, Ryan Dempster back on the mound, and perogy memories
Show Notes:
Our story on the latest Seawatch lawsuits: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/updated-eight-new-lawsuits-over-seawatch-1.23921670
Sean Eckford’s story on the shíshálh Nation’s Archeology Day: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/nation-holds-archeology-day-1.23923967
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on retired major leaguer Ryan Dempster showing up to pitch in a local hardball game: https://www.coastreporter.net/sports/local-sports/major-league-pitcher-makes-impromptu-appearance-at-hometown-hardball-game-1.23916998
An obit for Hunky Bill Konyk from our colleagues at the Vancouver Courier: https://www.vancourier.com/news/perogie-king-hunky-bill-passes-away-just-days-before-pne-start-1.23915216
Arts writer Rik Jespersen’s preview of this year’s Rogue Arts Festival: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/going-rogue-all-about-discovering-art-1.23924022
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Outgoing Liberal MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones drops by as the federal election campaign draws closer.
And we wade into the crowd at the first Gibsons Lantern Festival.
Show notes:
Our original story about Pam Goldsmith-Jones’ decision not to run again:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/updated-goldsmith-jones-out-for-october-election-1.23816199
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the first Gibsons Lantern Festival:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/first-lantern-festival-draws-larger-than-expected-crowds-1.23900254
Arts writer Rik Jespersen’s preview of Pender Harbour Days:
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/pender-harbour-days-get-set-for-a-celebration-of-seaside-community-1.23903056
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Vancouver Coastal Health’s chief medical officer released a report on the overdose crisis that also touches on the situation on the Sunshine Coast.
And, preserving a historic cemetery in Pender Harbour.
Show notes:
Sean Eckford’s story on Dr. Patricia Daly’s report on the overdose crisis: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/chief-medical-officer-releases-report-on-opioid-od-crisis-1.23897358
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on efforts to restore the Forest View Cemetery in Pender Harbour: https://www.coastreporter.net/community/features/1.23896196
Our story on the Gibsons Lantern Festival: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/lantern-festival-organizers-set-to-light-up-the-night-1.23896013
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
A preview of the 2019 Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts with producer Jane Davidson.
Show notes: The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts: https://writersfestival.ca/
This week’s Art Beat: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/art-beat-free-lantern-making-workshop-1.23889236
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
We meet a Sechelt man whose spacecraft models are among the best in the business ahead of a special open house to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.
And, we’ve got a guest podcast segment from the Sunshine Coast Arts Council on the latest exhibit at the Doris Crowston Gallery.
Show Notes:
Our story on Nick Proach: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/proach-marks-apollo-11-anniversary-1.23881437
Sean Eckford’s column on rediscovering the allure of space missions: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/opinion-houston-we-have-a-column-1.23882467
Arts writer Rik Jespersen’s story on Evolution of a Series (available online July 13) https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/1.23882424
The full Sunshine Coast Arts Council podcast with Bill Wilkinson: https://soundcloud.com/andrea-pandancer/bill-wilkinsons-evolution-of-a-series
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
We’re back with a full crew to talk ferry worker abuse.
Sechelt council has decided to offer bridge funding for the Community Action Team and take other measures to tackle some public concerns about homelessness and drug use in public places.
And we meet Beano, a very unusual crow.
Show Notes:
Our story on the long weekend issues with ferry service on Route 3:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/water-taxis-prove-popular-on-difficult-long-weekend-for-ferries-1.23874817
Our story on what Sechelt is doing about issues around homelessness and drug use in public spaces:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sechelt-tackles-homeless-drug-use-issues-1.23877255
Arts writer Rik Jespersen’s story on Oscar Lopez:
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/lopez-to-light-up-rockwood-1.23876147
This week on Coast Reporter radio:
Beginning this weekend, the public will be invited to pick up a chisel and chip away at project called Carving Tears into Dreams of Reconciliation. We visited with master Carver Tony Paul at the carving site.
The first youth councillors for the Town of Gibsons wrapped up their term this week. At their final council meeting June 18, they reflected on the experience.
And West Vancouver Sunshine Coast and Sea to Sky MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones says goodbye in Parliament.
Show Notes:
A story on Pam Goldsmith-Jones’ farewell remarks in Parliament from our colleagues at the Squamish Chief: https://www.squamishchief.com/federal-election-2019/saying-goodbye-to-federal-politics-1.23850133
Entertainment writer Rik Jespersen’s story about jazz artist Katherine Penfold: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/penfold-to-unveil-tunes-from-new-album-at-jazz-festival-1.23863385
History comes full circle with pole carving: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/history-comes-full-circle-with-pole-carving-1.23853866
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Reaction from the mayor of Gibsons to a stunning statement by the Town’s chief administrative officer.
The green thumbs at Davis Bay Elementary celebrate the opening of their new greenhouse.
And, another podcast within a podcast from the Sunshine Coast Arts Council.
Show Notes:
Our stories on the letter sent by a group that includes a former Gibsons mayor and councillor opposing the plan to borrow money for the Prowse Road lift station: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/former-mayor-councillor-opposing-gibsons-aap-1.23845038 And, Town CAO Emanuel Machado’s public critique: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/machado-rips-into-gabc-1.23846071
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the new greenhouse at Davis Bay Elementary: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/davis-bay-elementary-gets-a-greenhouse-1.23848399
The full Sunshine Coast Arts council (sunshinecoastartscouncil.com) podcast on All That We Are: https://soundcloud.com/andrea-pandancer/lgbtq2-show-mixdown-1
Rik Jespersen’s story on the All That We Are exhibit at the Doris Crowston Gallery: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/all-that-we-are-champions-resilience-and-solidarity-1.23847031
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Political fireworks, or – more accurately – the politics of fireworks as Gibsons council finds itself split on whether to take up a local company’s offer to sponsor a show.
BC seems to be on track to join several other jurisdictions in North America in banning the practice known as conversion therapy.
A local couple is building a Zero Waste tiny home.
And, at least one local politician talks about what makes cycling to work less enjoyable than it could be, and here's the spoiler – it’s not the state of our bike lanes.
Show Notes:
Our story on the May 21 debate on fireworks at Gibsons council: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/free-fireworks-offer-sparks-debate-at-gibsons-council-1.23830810
Our follow-up on the divided public opinion: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/fireworks-question-sparks-rival-petitions-1.23837225
Editor John Gleeson’s call for Gibsons to go ahead and light up the sky this summer: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-fireworks-for-the-thousands-1.23839250
Our story on the bill to ban conversion therapy: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/green-bill-follows-simons-motion-on-conversion-therapy-1.23837136
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on Buddy and Barb’s zero waste tiny home: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/buddy-and-barb-bring-zero-waste-to-tiny-home-construction-projects-1.23840836
Rik Jespersen’s story on the church turned concert hall High Beam Dreams: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/high-hopes-still-abound-at-revamped-arts-venue-1.23839047
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Sean and John discuss the big political news this week.
And, after one serious wildfire already on the Coast and the risk ratings climbing with warm dry weather we check in with a local wildfire expert.
Show Notes:
Our story on Pam Goldsmith-Jones’ decision not to seek reelection: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/updated-goldsmith-jones-out-for-october-election-1.23816199
Our story on the Green byelection win in Nanaimo: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/greens-energized-by-manly-win-1.23814371
John Gleeson’s editorial and column on recent developments on the federal political scene: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-green-party-on-a-roll-1.23817353
https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/opinion-federal-riding-suddenly-wide-open-1.23817352
Our coverage of the April 30 wildfire in Halfmoon Bay: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/controlled-burn-blamed-for-forest-fire-in-halfmoon-bay-1.23807578
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/halfmoon-bay-fire-under-review-1.23817339
Our story editorial on the rising wildfire risks: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-one-spark-away-from-disaster-1.23809663
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: A break from the usual hard news and politics, with a visit from author and broadcaster Grant Lawrence, who’s bringing his stage show to the Sunshine Coast and a look back at the opening ceremony for the Orca skeleton exhibit at tems swiya Museum as the museum begins extended hours.
Show Notes:
Sean Eckford’s story about Grant Lawrence’s “Stories and Songs” show (available online May 5): https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/1.23809763
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the opening of the orca exhibit at Tems Swiya museum in Sechelt: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/opening-ceremony-for-whale-exhibit-highlights-culture-and-teamwork-1.23791872
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Water.
Sunshine Coast Regional District chair Lori Pratt joined the Coast Reporter editorial board this week to talk about what the SCRD is doing to secure water supply for the system that serves most of the people on the Coast and a good chunk of our agriculture sector. This, following a vote by directors on declaring the situation an “immediate water emergency.”
Show Notes:
SCRD directors set to declare a water emergency: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/scrd-directors-set-to-declare-immediate-water-emergency-1.23802459
Question of the week “Is the Sunshine Coast facing an immediate water emergency?” Vote on the homepage: https://www.coastreporter.net
Stage 2 lawn watering ban on tap: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/stage-2-lawn-watering-ban-on-tap-1.23802421
Well project and siphon upgrade move forward: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/well-project-siphon-upgrade-move-forward-1.23802414
Directors debate seeking compensation from the province for failed Chapman project: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/directors-debate-compensation-from-province-over-failed-chapman-project-1.23800283
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
An update on our ferries in the public interest segment from April 5, Sechelt’s supportive housing units are almost move-in ready, and Sophie Woodrooffe braves the pickleball court.
Show Notes:
Our story on the Hightide supportive housing complex in Sechelt: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sechelt-supportive-housing-nearly-move-in-ready-1.23784679
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the local pickleball scene: https://www.coastreporter.net/sports/local-sports/dinks-in-the-kitchen-expected-at-pickleball-tourneys-1.23788557
This week’s Art Beat: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/art-beat-a-variety-of-music-on-offer-this-weekend-1.23788635
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Ferries in the public interest.
An update to our Sea Cavalcade conversation from last week.
And, some Sea creatures get returned to Howe Sound.
Show Notes:
Our brief on the introduction of amendments to the Coastal Ferry Act: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/government-introduces-amendments-to-ferry-act-1.23780783
Current Coastal Ferry Act: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_03014_01
The government’s proposed amendments: https://www.leg.bc.ca/parliamentary-business/legislation-debates-proceedings/41st-parliament/4th-session/bills/first-reading/gov25-1
Our story on Sea Cavalcade: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/mayor-offers-support-for-sea-cavalcade-1.23779810
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre“release day”: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sea-urchins-cucumbers-starfish-and-other-invertebrates-released-at-armours-beach-1.23777335
Arts reporter Rik Jespersen’s story on Duane “D.O.” Gibson: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/upbeat-rapper-to-perform-for-coast-students-1.23780620
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
The round table returns and we look at the possibility a signature summer event in Gibsons may be going on hiatus after 50 years.
And, more water discussion at the Sunshine Coast Regional District.
Show Notes:
The letter from the Sea Cavalcade committee announcing the cancellation of the 2019 festival: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/letters/no-sea-cav-this-year-1.23773431
And, Gibsons mayor Bill Beamish’s response, which will be discussed at the April 2 council meeting: https://tinyurl.com/y4p3fd9c
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the SCRD’s move toward tighter water restrictions: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/directors-call-for-tighter-water-restrictions-to-combat-drought-fatigue-1.23770016
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
The record-setting spring temperatures have a lot of people turning their minds to the new realities of summer on the Coast: too much fire and too little water.
We meet a rookie police dog doing some training with the Sunshine Coast RCMP and its constable companion.
And, we’ve got some guest content from the Sunshine Coast Arts Council about their latest show.
Show notes:
Our story about the preparations for the 2019 wildfire season: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/new-initiatives-bigger-base-budget-as-province-gears-up-for-fire-season-1.23668457
The link to the full Sunshine Coast Arts Council podcast about The Edges: Sunshine Coast Artists exhibit Local Colour: https://soundcloud.com/andrea-pandancer/podcast-of-the-edges-sunshine-coast-artists-exhibition-local-colour
Arts reporter Rik Jespersen's story on the Local Colour exhibit: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/painting-group-demonstrates-value-of-mutual-support-1.23671259
Our story on the Coast Recital Society's final concert of the season. https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/top-keyboard-artistry-in-next-crs-concert-1.23671250
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Adult Sunshine Coasters are getting serious about one of the staple games of elementary school gym class.
We’re still not sure what, if anything, the province will do about a long-term solution for Sechelt’s evacuated Seawatch neighbourhood.
And, local students join a global strike.
Show Notes:
Our latest story on Seawatch: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/long-term-future-of-seawatch-still-uncertain-1.23663505
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
A big housing announcement in Gibsons.
Our local MP weighs in after a tumultuous week on the national political scene.
Some Sunshine Coast Regional District directors on their toughest budget decisions.
And time-shift haters have an ally at the Legislature.
Show Notes:
Our story on the Mar. 8 housing announcement in Gibsons: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/former-gibsons-rcmp-building-to-become-supportive-housing-1.23658291
Our story on local MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones’ reaction to the latest news out of Ottawa: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/goldsmith-jones-confident-in-pm-hopes-to-see-wilson-raybould-and-philpott-remain-in-caucus-1.23658329
SCRD beat reporter Sophie Woodrooffe’s look at the 2019 budget: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/property-taxes-in-electoral-areas-going-up-by-average-of-6-41-1.23655322
This week’s Art Beat column: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/art-beat-mouth-harp-wizard-del-junco-is-back-1.23656484
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Notes from the water file.
Restoring cut ferry sailings to coastal communities is now part of the Trans Mountain pipeline debate
And, a feature interview with figure skating champion Patrick Chan ahead of his upcoming performance in Gibsons.
Show Notes:
Our story on the SCRD’s reservoir project: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/scrd-committee-backs-continuing-reservoir-studies-1.23645354
Our story on funding for water meters in Sechelt: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/water-meter-funding-still-uncertain-1.23645346
Sophie Woodrooffe’s preview of the upcoming Sunshine Coast Skating Club show featuring Olympian Patrick Chan: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/patrick-chan-to-perform-two-numbers-at-coast-show-1.23649114
This week’s Art Beat: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/art-beat-it-s-mardi-gras-weekend-1.23646784
Coast Reporter Radio Ep. 136:
The highly anticipated coast ferry service review was released Feb. 22, we've got highlights from the minister's press conference.
Show Notes:
Our story on the Redlin report on coastal ferry services: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/bc-ferries-service-cuts-to-be-reversed-in-wake-of-ferry-review-1.23643111
Rik Jespersen’s obit of Edith Iglauer: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/best-selling-coast-author-leaves-elegant-legacy-1.23638885
This week’s Harbour Highlights column: https://www.coastreporter.net/community/columnists/pender-harbour-egmont-brickhouse-is-coming-1.23641404
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
The final evacuation order comes down for Seawatch,
MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones' take on Jody Wilson Raybould leaving cabinet, the Burnaby byelection and the upcoming general election.
And, we have a podcast within a podcast courtesy of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council.
Show Notes:
Our latest update on Seawatch: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/seawatch-evacuated-now-behind-locked-gates-1.23636382
Our story on Mike Farnworth’s statement about provincial compensation for Seawatch residents: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/seawatch-residents-unlikely-to-get-disaster-financial-assistance-from-province-1.23631572
Our story on the Sewstainability exhibit at the Crowston Gallery: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/sewstainability-reclaiming-and-redeeming-trash-as-art-1.23626794
The full podcast about the exhibit from the Sunshine Coast Arts Council: https://soundcloud.com/andrea-pandancer/yeonmi-kim-sewstainability-podcast
Our story on the SD 46 Music Theatre Ensemble’s production of Fiddler on the Roof: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/fiddler-on-the-roof-mounted-at-chatelech-1.23634566
Coast Reporter Radio Ep. 134:
The latest on Seawatch with the mayor of Sechelt.
And, councillors in Gibsons and Sechelt got updates on two environmental initiatives this week – one in Propoise Bay and one in Howe Sound.
Show Notes:
Our latest update on Seawatch: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/1.23627269
Our December 2016 story on the effort to have Howe Sound declared a UNESCO biosphere reserve: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/unesco-biosphere-reserve-proposed-for-howe-sound-1.4646243
Our story on the SeaChange Marine Conservation Society’s work in Porpoise Bay. https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/porpoise-bay-sea-floor-cleanup-continues-1.23505356
Our story on Bezhod Abduraimov: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/acclaimed-uzbeck-pianist-makes-crs-debut-1.23626875
Coast Reporter Radio Ep. 133:
We catch up with MLA Nicholas Simons to get reaction on the NDP’s byelection win this week and a host of local issues as MLAs get ready to head back to Victoria to start a new session.
A Super Bowl preview of sorts in the House of Commons involving our local MP.
And Sophie Woodrooffe sits down with the CEO of Community Foundations of Canada.
Show Notes:
Our story on Nicholas Simons’ reaction to the Nanaimo byelection: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/simons-welcomes-ndp-win-in-nanaimo-1.23619144
Editor John Gleeson on BC Ferries president Mark Collins’ comments about resident preferred loading: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-residents-first-on-the-ferry-for-real-1.23618920
Sophie Woodrooffe’s recent story about one of the programs being supported by the Sunshine Coast Community Foundation: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/volunteer-sunshine-coast-resource-centre-introduces-social-enterprise-volunteer-program-1.23619056
This week’s Art Beat column: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/art-beat-identical-strangers-tells-a-remarkable-story-1.23618716
Coast Reporter Radio Ep. 132:
We get a primer on what drives the price of gas on the Sunshine Coast.
Sean and John sit down with BC Ferries president and CEO Mark Collins.
And, Sophie Woodrooffe has an update on PODS.
Show Notes:
This week’s front page story on the latest debate over gas prices: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/labour-group-decries-high-gas-prices-1.23611234
Our story on Mark Collins' speech to the Sechelt Chamber of Commerce: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/ferries-ceo-tackles-questions-from-sechelt-chamber-1.23612723
Our update on the PODS initiative: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/board-gives-first-reading-to-bylaw-amendments-for-pods-1.23607036
Arts reporter Rik Jespersen’s preview of the David Gogo acoustic show at High Beam Dreams: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/art-beat-david-gogo-goes-acoustic-on-a-bluesy-weekend-1.23610518
Episode 131:
We talk to Sechelt mayor Darnelda Siegers about Seawatch as the district awaits new engineering assessments on the sinkhole plagued neighbourhood which remains blocked off by concrete barriers and ominous warning signs,
And, we’ll catch up with what Premier John Horgan had to say to the Truck Loggers Association on Thursday.
Show Notes:
This week’s story on the ongoing problem with sinkholes in Sechelt’s Seawatch neighbourhood: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/seawatch-lane-remains-closed-pending-sinkhole-investigation-1.23603713
Our story on Seawatch emerging as an election issue last fall: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/updated-seawatch-emerges-as-election-issue-in-sechelt-1.23448481
Our September 2015 update on the legal action launched by a family forced out of their home because of a sinkhole at Seawatch: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/seawatch-residents-sue-over-sinkhole-1.2061509
Our story on the premier’s speech at the Truck Loggers Association AGM: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/b-c-to-curtail-log-exports-rebuild-forestry-industries-1.23605318
Coast Reporter Radio Episode 130:
Sean, John and Sophie discuss a new approach to land use planning that's starting to unfold for at least part of the Sunshine Coast, thanks to the recent foundation agreement between the shishalh Nation and the province.
Show Notes:
John Gleeson’s editorial on the land use planning aspect of the shíshálh Nation/Government of BC foundation agreement: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/a-modern-way-to-do-land-use-1.23589848
Our 2017 story about the prospects for a regional growth strategy for the Sunshine Coast: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/first-steps-toward-new-attempt-at-regional-growth-strategy-1.23129423
A 2006 story on the possibility of an LRMP for the Sunshine Coast (that approach to land use planning has since been taken off the table): http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/logging-concerns-prompt-call-for-plan-1.1177009
Coast Reporter Radio Episode 129:
It’s a new year, and the province of BC wants you to “ring in 2019 with a commitment to emergency preparedness” after that big, late December storm.
We’ll also hear a couple of the big 2019 goals from the mayors of Gibsons and Sechelt and the Chair of the sunshine Coast Regional District.
Show Notes:
Our story on the local impact of the Dec. 20 storm that BC Hydro is calling the worst it’s ever seen in terms of damage to the power grid: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/strong-winds-knocked-out-power-closed-highway-on-coast-1.23554677
The report on “the most damaging storm in BC Hydro’s history”: https://www.bchydro.com/content/dam/BCHydro/customer-portal/documents/news-and-features/report-most-damaging-storm-bc-hydro-history-january-2019.pdf
The BC government’s call to make emergency preparedness a New Year’s resolution: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2018PSSG0099-002479
This week’s Art Beat: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/art-beat-start-the-year-with-some-good-intent-1.23574243
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
A brief taste of the reaction to the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s water demand analysis.
A deeper dive into the SCRD's Zoning Bylaw 310 which is getting a full overhaul for the first time since it was adopted in 1989.
And Sophie Woodrooffe talks with the local descendants of an English stained glass maker who've bought two of his windows for display in Sechelt.
Show Notes:
Our story on the revamp of SCRD bylaw 310: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/scrd-zoning-bylaw-310-sparks-discussion-on-chickens-housing-1.23530096
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the Clayton and Bell windows: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/clayton-glass-returns-to-family-1.23534073
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: Some local hockey kids are gearing up for the ultimate roadie. They'll head out Dec. 13 to play in China.
Sechelt councillors are tackling the thorny question: City, district or town? Sean, John and Sophie weigh in too.
And, a Gibsons woman is on a mission to collect Christmas cards to send to people in need.
Show Notes:
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story the local hockey kids getting ready for the roadie of a lifetime – a trip to China: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/coast-hockey-players-gear-up-for-beijing-fundraisers-1.23521591
Sean Eckford’s story on Sechelt’s debate over whether to ask the province to make it a city: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sechelt-council-wants-public-input-on-becoming-a-city-1.23522492
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on Angie Dimmer’s Christmas card campaign: https://www.coastreporter.net/community/features/organizer-awestruck-by-christmas-card-campaign-response-1.23521407
This week on Coast Reporter Radio: a couple of stories about marine search and rescue and our reaction to a survey about what’s missing when it comes to activities and nightlife on the Sunshine Coast.
Show Notes:
An archive story from 2004 about Strike Zone in Gibsons, the bowling alley run by Al Holt, who was a candidate for mayor of Sechelt in October and suggested a new bowling alley as one of the things needed to revitalize downtown.
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/a-great-place-to-play-1.1178581
Coast Reporter Radio episode 125:
This week, we bring back our regular roundtable, including some fresh political poetry, and Sophie Woodrooffe pays a visit to St. Hilda’s Anglican Church in Sechelt. And this time there’s no need for a hardhat and safety vest.
Show notes: John Gleeson’s story on how our local MLA is voting in the PR referendum: https://www.coastreporter.net
Sophie’s story on the St. Hilda’s renovations: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/st-hilda-s-rises-again-basically-new-1.23506289
Our story on the Coast Recital Society’s Nov. 25 show: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/two-virtuosos-in-next-crs-concert-1.23506572
We step away from politics as councillors and directors settle into their new roles on the Coast and dive into history with two little-known stories. Ann Watson, Sechelt community archivist, tells us about a wooden ratchet that was used to sound out the end of the Second World War and then takes us to Scotland to tell us about Winkie the war hero.
Then, we head to Molly's Reach, the iconic restaurant in the heart of Gibsons made famous by the Beachcombers television show. We speak with John Wade and David Croal about a little-known character named Colonel Spranklin.
Show Notes:
Our story about the air raid warning ratchet: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sounding-the-end-of-war-1.23491826
Look out for the story about Colonel Spranklin and the Beachcombers next week.
Coast Reporter Radio episode 123: The new councils in Gibsons and Sechelt and the Sunshine Coast Regional District board were all sworn in this week and the heavy lifting will begin Monday. We’ll hear from the new mayors and the newly elected chair of the SCRD.
And, we’ll meet a retired teacher and former general who’s working to preserve the history of a unique group of soldiers who served on the Sunshine Coast during the Second World War.
Show Notes:
Our story on the Sunshine Coast Militia Rangers: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/searching-for-sunshine-coast-rangers-1.23491831
Our story on the SCRD inaugural: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/pratt-elected-scrd-chair-as-new-board-sworn-in-1.23492284 Our story on the Sechelt inaugural: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/inauguration-new-sechelt-council-takes-office-1.23491852
Our story on the Gibsons inaugural: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/new-gibsons-mayor-and-council-sworn-in-1.23490959
This week, Sean, John and Sophie take a complete break from all the politics, with a little something spooky, a little something sporty and a little something award worthy as we meet a witch mob, talk about the journalists who influenced us and visit a volleyball team that's looking forward to a rare home game
Show notes:
Our story about editor John Gleeson’s Webster award: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/update-coast-reporter-editor-receives-jack-webster-city-mike-award-1.23480685
Here’s where to find the archive material we used in our discussion of journalistic influences:
The full audio of the Jack Wasserman 1972 piece on Vancouver’s vibrant talk radio scene for CBC’s Hourglass: https://www.radiowest.ca/sound/talkshows.mp3
The Royal BC Museum’s “Webster Precisely!” online collection: https://learning.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/pathways/webster-precisely
Peter Gzowski and the political panel of Camp, Kierans and Lewis from the CBC online archive: https://www.cbc.ca/archives/entry/morningsides-three-wise-men
Dick Smyth and some other great CKLW 20/20 News alumni talk about their unique style for the documentary “Radio Revolution: The rise and fall of the Big 8.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDCdbmwy9l8
The full As it Happens segment from the day in 2013 that the theme changed from the one that introduced the hosts Sean remembered listening to before he began a career in journalism to the one that the show used when Sophie interned there: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2404024322
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the Coastal Cup volleyball tournament: https://www.coastreporter.net/sports/local-sports/coastal-cup-to-give-gibsons-volleyball-team-a-taste-of-home-1.23475607
Coast Reporter Radio episode 121:
Sunshine Coasters went to the polls Oct. 20 and a new crop of local government leaders has emerged - Sean and John look at the results.
And, British Columbians started receiving their mail-in ballots for the referendum on electoral reform, so we're repeating our interviews with Nicholas Simons, NDP MLA for Powell River – Sunshine Coast and Bill Tieleman of the No BC Proportional Representation Society.
Show Notes:
Our story summing up the results from the Oct. 20 local elections:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/election-2018-siegers-beamish-landslides-1.23471152
Our story running down the various electoral reform options:
https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/two-new-electoral-systems-highlight-third-attempt-at-pr-for-b-c-1.23473574
Coast Reporter Radio episode 120. This week we have the last of our campaign content: The mayoral debate in Sechelt; The farewell speech of Gibsons mayor Wayne Rowe; And Sophie Woodrooffe on how a law that took effect Oct. 17 might change the face of election night celebrations.
Show Notes:
We’ll have local election results after 8:00 p.m. Oct 20 at: https://www.coastreporter.net/live-results
All of our Coast Reporter Radio candidate interviews can be found at: www.coastreporter.net/audio
Sophie Woodrooffe’s column on what cannabis friendly candidates might be choosing instead of the usual champagne election is here: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/views-cannabis-options-for-election-night-1.23468478
This week on Coast Reporter Radio we’ve got the last of our interviews with council candidates in Gibsons and Sechelt, featuring Carol Doyle, Verna Chan, Tom Lamb, Janice Kuester and Lennea Perpet.
Show Notes:
Our candidate briefs for Sechelt mayor:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/election-2018-candidates-sechelt-mayor-1.23461042
Our candidate briefs for Sechelt council:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/election-2018-candidates-sechelt-council-1.23460956
Our candidate briefs for Gibsons mayor:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/election-2018-candidates-gibsons-mayor-1.23460910
Our candidate briefs for Gibsons council:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/election-2018-candidates-gibsons-council-1.23460849
Coast Reporter Radio Episode 118:
This week Sophie Woodrooffe gives us a run down of the Sunshine Coast Regional District candidates we haven't heard from so far.
Show Notes:
Our interview with Roberts Creek candidate Hans Penner is in Episode 115:
https://soundcloud.com/user-756673449/episode-115-silas-white-hans-penner-and-a-dog-named-sophie
Our interviews withLori Pratt, who's been acclaimed in Halfmoon Bay, Roberts Creek candidate Cathrine Fuller and Area E candidate Donna McMahon are in Episode 113:
https://soundcloud.com/user-756673449/episode-113-election-talk-and-5-new-candidate-interviews
Episode 111 features interviews withMark Hiltz and Mike Price, who are running for SCRD director for West Howe Sound and Pender Harbour/Egmont, respectively:
https://soundcloud.com/user-756673449/episode-111-scrd-director-candidates-mark-hiltz-and-mike-price
Read more about the Sechelt Arts Festival in our Arts and Entertainment section:
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment
Coast Reporter Radio episode 117:
This week we hear from all four of the candidates running to be mayor of Gibsons.
Show Notes:
Our latest story on the mayoral race in Gibsons https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/four-way-race-for-mayor-in-gibsons-updated-1.23441244
Coast Reporter Radio episode 116:
Sean, John and Sophie look at some of the deadline day drama as nominations closed for the local government elections.
And, our series of candidate interviews continues with a focus on Gibsons.
Show Notes:
We’ve got a full slate of campaign stories at: www.coastreporter.net/news
Coast Reporter Radio episode 115:
A repeat of our interview with councillor Silas White, who looks to be headed toward acclamation as mayor of Gibsons as well as a fresh candidate interview with one of the contenders in the SCRD Area D, Roberts Creek.
And, we take a break from the politics with a happy dog story.
Show Notes:
Our story on the latest candidate lists will be available at: https://www.coastreporter.net
Our story on Silas White’s campaign launch: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/silas-white-announces-bid-for-gibsons-mayor-1.23363918
Our story on Hans Penner’s candidacy in Roberts Creek: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/hans-penner-makes-another-attempt-in-roberts-creek-1.23428073
Coast Reporter Radio episode 114:
As election season hits full stride, we continue our series of candidate interviews with a long-time Sechelt councillor Darren Inkster and political newcomer Matt McLean.
Show Notes:
Our story on Darren Inkster’s re-election announcement: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/inkster-confirms-re-election-bid-1.23423604
Our story on Matt McLean’s campaign for Sechelt council: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/matt-mclean-to-run-in-sechelt-1.23422749
Gibsons councillor Jeremy Valeriote’s op-ed on why he’s chosen not to run for a second term: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/why-i-m-not-running-for-re-election-in-october-1.23422730
Coast Reporter Radio episode 113: Sean, John and Sophie take a look at how the local elections are shaping up on the eve of the nomination period.
And, we have interviews with five candidates: Brenda Rowe, who's running for a council seat in Sechelt. Terry Knight who's running in the SCRD's Halfmoon Bay. Lori Pratt, who's also running in Halfmoon Bay. Cathrine Fuller, the first candidate to come forward in Roberts Creek. And, Donna McMahon who is, so far, the only candidate for Area E - Elphinstone.
Show Notes:
Our story on Sechelt council candidate Brenda Rowe: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/brenda-rowe-to-run-in-sechelt-1.23409504
Our story on Terry Knight entering the race in Halfmoon Bay: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/terry-knight-to-run-in-halfmoon-bay-1.23409512
Our story on Halfmoon Bay candidate Lori Pratt: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/pratt-rules-out-school-board-run-focused-on-scrd-1.23414346
Our story on Roberts Creek candidate Cathrine Fuller: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/roberts-creek-gets-first-scrd-candidate-1.23414356
Our story on Donna McMahon’s decision to run in Elphinstone: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/donna-mcmahon-announces-candidacy-for-elphinstone-director-1.23408201
Coast Reporter Radio Episode 112: A flurry of candidate announcements, including a third contender for the mayoralty in Sechelt and a first time politician entering the race for Gibsons council.
But we start with something non-political 12-year-old Spencer Greig tells us the story behind the BC Emergency Health Services Good Samaritan Award he received last week.
Show Notes:
Our story on Spencer Greig’s BC Emergency Health Services award: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/loved-one-s-resuscitation-a-family-affair-1.23410256
Our story on Al Holt’s campaign to become Sechelt’s next mayor: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/al-holt-makes-mayoralty-race-a-three-way-contest-1.23409519
Our story on Aleria Ladwig’s entry into the Gibsons council race: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/aleria-ladwig-to-run-for-gibsons-council-1.23408206
This week’s Art Beat: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/rogue-arts-this-weekend-1.23409531
Jan DeGrass’ profile of Sky Parallel: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/parallel-duo-at-roguefest-1.23409969
This week on Coast Reporter Radio, we speak with Mark Hiltz and Mike Price, who will be running for SCRD director for West Howe Sound and Pender Harbour/Egmont, respectively.
Our stories on Mark Hiltz and Mike Price: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/mark-hiltz-gunning-to-be-area-f-director-1.23393839
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/mike-price-running-for-area-a-director-1.23400549
The direct link to our digital edition: tinyurl.com/y74xvjrr
This week on Coast Reporter Radio, another Sechelt council incumbent confirms they’re running for re-election.
And we’ll take a break from politics for a preview of the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts.
Show Notes:
Our story on Alice Lutes' re-election bid: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/lutes-running-for-re-election-backing-milne-for-mayor-1.23393848
The direct link to our digital edition, including the Festival of the Written Arts supplement: https://tinyurl.com/y74xvjrr
Coast Reporter Radio episode 109: Our series of interviews with local council candidates continues with Sechelt councillor Doug Wright, who’s going for a second term, and former Gibsons CAO Bill Beamish, who’s making the leap into politics for the first time. We’ve also got an impassioned call for change from a Sechelt councillor who is not running again.
Show Notes:
Our story on Bill Beamish making the switch from local government administrator to council candidate in Gibsons: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/beamish-to-run-for-gibsons-council-1.23380078
Our story about Doug Wright’s decision to run for a second term on Sechelt Council: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sechelt-incumbent-wright-announces-re-election-bid-1.23380088
The full text of Noel Muller’s statement on his decision not to seek re-election is available on his blog: https://noelmuller.com/2018/08/02/4-years-on-council
The latest Art Beat column: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/summer-festivals-update-1.23388413
On Episode 108 of Coast Reporter Radio we hear from Sechelt mayoralty candidate Darnelda Siegers and spend a little time at the skate park with some of the Coast’s youngest boarders.
Show Notes:
Our story about Darnelda Seigers’ mayoralty race: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/siegers-offers-details-on-sechelt-mayoralty-bid-1.23380096
Some pics from the Sk8 Party http://www.coastreporter.net/sports/local-sports/sk8-party-in-gibsons-1.23380734
The full Sea Cavalcade program is here: https://www.seacavalcade.ca
Coast Reporter Radio episode 107:
Sean and John sit down for a feature interview with Sechelt mayor Bruce Milne, who has confirmed he plans to stand for re-election.
We'll also hear a poetic declaration of intent from one of Sechelt’s incumbent councillors.
Show Notes:
Our story about Sechelt mayor Bruce Milne’s decision to seek re-election: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/milne-to-seek-re-election-1.23364463
Our story on the July 21 opening event at the Ruby Lake Amphitheatre: http://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/four-talents-for-ruby-lake-concert-1.23365965
This week on Coast Reporter Radio; After hearing from candidates for Sechelt council over the past few weeks, we turn our attention to Gibsons and the first confirmed candidates for mayor and council - Silas White and Stafford Lumley.
Show Notes:
Our story about Silas White’s mayoral campaign: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/silas-white-announces-bid-for-gibsons-mayor-1.23363918
Our story about Stafford Lumley announcing he’ll run for re-election: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/stafford-lumley-to-run-again-1.23366165
Our story about Nearly Neil: http://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/nearly-neil-rocks-by-the-sea-1.23365976
Coast Reporter Radio episode 105
We mark the kickoff of the proportional representation referendum campaign with a pair of interviews with people on the yes and no sides of the question; NDP MLA Nicholas Simons and No BC Proportional Representation Society president Bill Tieleman
Show Notes:
Our story on the start of the proportional representation referendum: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/pr-referendum-campaign-underway-yes-and-no-groups-still-to-be-named-1.23358229
Coast Reporter Radio episode 104:
Inspired by our editorial on the changing face of the national anthem and our annual Canada Day feature Sean, John and Sophie test their knowledge of "our home and native land."
And, we continue our series of interviews with candidates in the upcoming municipal elections with a chat with Sechelt’s longest-serving councillor, who’s now confirmed he’ll be running for another term.
Show Notes:
John Gleeson’s thoughts on O Canada http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/what-went-wrong-with-o-canada-1.23351732
Sophie Woodrooffe’s Canada Day feature is part of the full digital edition, available here: https://tinyurl.com/y74xvjrr
The Canadian Encyclopedia’s quizzes can be found here: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/learningcentre/?filters=quizzes
Our story on Mike Shanks’ decision to run again http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/shanks-to-seek-re-election-to-sechelt-council-1.23349495
Part two of our interview with the three candidates who’ll be running under the Tomorrow’s Sechelt banner in the upcoming municipal election, some fish stories, and Sophie Woodrooffe checks in on a kids baseball clinic hosted by a home-grown major leaguer.
Show Notes: Our story on the emergence of Tomorrow’s Sechelt on the local political scene: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/loose-slate-emerges-in-race-for-sechelt-council-1.23343332
Our story on fish farm tenures and other aquaculture news: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/b-c-changes-aquaculture-tenure-rules-as-mp-calls-for-end-of-open-pen-farms-1.23343334
The letter from MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones calling for an end to open-pen fish farming: http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/letters/open-net-days-numbered-1.23341174
This week we’ve got both kinds of rough-and-tumble action – local politics and roller derby. Sean, John and Sophie look at the large number of incumbents who won't be running again and we meet the candidates running under the banner Tomorrow's Sechelt. To lighten things up, Sophie took in some roller derby and brings us a rink-side interview from the Red Tide Warning's first home bout of the season.
Show Notes:
Our story about Gibsons mayor Wayne Rowe’s decision against running for re-election, and Donna Bell’s entry into the Sechelt race: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/rowe-out-milne-considering-one-more-enters-sechelt-race-1.23334874
Our earlier story about Alton Toth’s announcement: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/alton-toth-to-run-for-sechelt-council-1.23328071
Our story about the Sunshine Coast school trustees who’ve decided to step down after this term: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/four-school-district-trustees-won-t-seek-re-election-1.23335355
And, Our story about Daniel Bate’s winning mix: http://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/elphi-student-mixes-his-music-1.23335862
Coast Reporter Radio Episode 101:
Sean and John revisit the upcoming proportional representation referendum now that cabinet has approved attorney general David Eby’s report on the question.
We’ll take a hike with Stephen Hui, author of "105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia"
And, advice for those thinking about running in the municipal elections.
Show notes: Our June 1 story on the electoral reform proposals http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/electoral-reform-campaign-to-begin-july-1-1.23319911
John Gleeson’s follow-up editorial in this week’s paper http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/no-time-for-pr-snow-job-1.23328244
Our latest update on the local government candidates who’ve come forward so far, and the incumbents who’ve decided to retire: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/alton-toth-to-run-for-sechelt-council-1.23328071
More about Stephen Hui’s 105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia: https://greystonebooks.com/products/105-hikes-in-and-around-southwestern-british-columbia
Coast Beat Ep. 100:
This week Sean, John and Sophie dissect the recent report confirming what many already suspected; too many Sunshine Coasters are paying too much for rent.
And, John and Sophie mark our 100th episode by turning the tables on Sean.
Show Notes:
Sophie Woodrooffe’s front page story about the rental situation on the Coast: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/coast-in-severe-rental-crisis-1.23297618
John Gleeson’s companion editorial: http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/rent-gouging-a-key-factor-in-alarming-stats-1.23298007
Sean Eckford’s column http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/of-sea-serpents-hauntings-and-podcasts-1.23297996
Coast Beat Ep. 99:
This week, John, Sean and Sophie share tales of the strange and unexpected.
We also pick up where we left off last episode – with the debate over the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s water strategy. This time the potential impact on a provincial park.
And we hear about the campaign to get Sunshine Coasters to create “Victory Suites” to tackle the rental shortage.
Show Notes:
John Gleeson’s column on why he believes in sea serpents http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/why-i-believe-in-sea-serpents-1.23290438
Our front page story on the consultations around changing the status or boundaries of Tetrahedron Provincial Park to support the SCRD’s water project http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/park-changes-under-fire-1.23290103
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on former Gibsons mayor, and Tetrahedron Advisory Committee member, Barry Janyk’s objections to how BC Parks is handling the consultation http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/former-gibsons-mayor-says-chapman-open-house-inadequate-1.23282119
Sean Eckford’s story on SCREDO’s Victory Suite drive http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/scredo-wants-you-to-build-a-victory-suite-1.23291507
Coast Beat Ep. 98: Sean, John and Sophie discuss the continuing debate at the Sunshine Coast Regional District over a water supply strategy; a strategy that seems destined to increase tensions between the regional district and Gibsons.
Show Notes:
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the SCRD plans to drill test wells http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/scrd-looks-to-gibsons-aquifer-for-groundwater-1.23280746
John Gleeson’s editorial on the implications for Gibsons/SCRD relations http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/scrd-risks-major-rupture-with-gibsons-1.23281917
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the proposed changes to watering regulations http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/tighter-lawn-watering-restrictions-coming-1.23282025
Coast Beat Ep. 97: Sean and John talk Kinder Morgan, with some extras from MLA Nicholas Simons and MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones. And, Sophie Woodrooffe checks in with some of the voices from 420 on the Sunshine Coast and a recent show of support for the Humboldt Broncos.
Show Notes:
John Gleeson’s editorial on the latest pipeline politicking http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/paying-for-pipeline-is-beyond-the-pale-1.23273556
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the Sunshine Coast’s show of support for Humboldt. http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/coasters-show-heart-for-humboldt-1.23273523
Coast Beat Ep. 96 of the Coast Beat.
This week Sean and John catch up on the Pender Harbour Dock Management Plan and we bring in Sophie for more on the latest efforts to get increased fisheries enforcement for the region.
And, there was no poetry in our letters section this week, but there was some at the Legislature.
Show Notes:
Our latest stories on the Pender Harbour Dock Management Plan
http://www.coastreporter.net/real-estate/province-releases-pender-dock-plan-1.23256672
http://www.coastreporter.net/real-estate/dock-working-group-hopes-for-changes-1.23264573
John Gleeson’s “Poachers Paradise” editorial http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/poacher-s-paradise-1.23244941
Some recent coverage from the Coast Reporter and our sister papers on shellfish poaching.
http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/tips-from-residents-lead-to-major-crab-poaching-bust-1.9712604
http://prpeak.com/news/shellfish-picking-activity-increases-in-powell-river-area-1.2338132
http://squamishchief.com/news/local-news/two-men-fined-for-illegal-crabbing-1.23208789
Coast Beat Ep. 95: We’re back after the Easter Break, and we’ve got something a little different for you this week, Editor John Gleeson sits down with our mental health columnist Hugh Macaulay.
Show Notes:
Our March 23 story on the upcoming homeless count: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/volunteers-needed-for-homeless-count-1.23210413
Hugh Macaulay’s column on mental well-being, housing and homelessness http://www.coastreporter.net/community/features/housing-homelessness-and-mental-well-being-1.23161837
Coast Beat Ep. 94: We're experiencing some sticker shock at the gas pumps, but it's worse in Vancouver. Sean, John and Sophie talk about why. Sean and John look at a much anticipated court ruling on a major development project in Gibsons. And, we hear about a reconciliation project in Sechelt
Show Notes:
Sean Eckford’s story on the court ruling upholding the development permits for the George Hotel project: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/judge-upholds-george-permits-1.23209984
John Gleeson’s editorial on the ruling: http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/george-survives-another-attack-of-the-irrational-1.23210104
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on gas prices: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/coast-gas-prices-beat-vancouver-s-despite-hike-1.23206901
Sophie’s personal take on gas prices: http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/resistance-is-fuel-tile-1.23210109
Coast Beat Episode 93: This week, Sean, John and Sophie discuss the apparent death of the ambitious Sechelt Sustainable Community project, which council rejected at first reading last week, just over three years after it was proposed.
And the we look at the ambitious political project that is extending the vote to 16 and 17 year-olds.
Show Notes:
Our latest story on SSC Properties http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/ssc-dead-after-sechelt-council-vote-1.23202665
Green leader Andrew Weaver’s explanation of why he thinks 16 and 17 year-olds ought to get the vote: https://www.bcgreens.ca/weaver_re_introduces_bill_to_extend_voting_rights_to_16_and_17_year_olds
Coast Beat Ep. 92: The latest moves in the chess game that is the debate over the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s Chapman Lake water expansion project may finally have brought about a stalemate.
A story in our paper last week has led to us learning some important details about a controversial gravel mining proposal in Howe Sound.
And, that surprising hazard identified in a Municipal Insurance Association report on the District of Sechelt we mentioned in Ep. 91.
Show notes:
John Gleeson’s editorial on the Squamish Nation and Burnco http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/burnco-likely-a-sure-thing-after-squamish-approval-1.23195674
Sean Eckford’s story on the driftwood hut at Davis Bay http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/driftwood-hut-deemed-high-risk-1.23195637
Sophie Woodrooffe’s last update on the Champman water project debates http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/chapman-project-makes-it-through-round-2-1.23195601
Coast Beat Ep. 91: A look at some of the stories so far in what is starting to look like an interesting run-up to the municipal election, and after a couple of years of peace it looks like the “battle of the bollards” is heating up again in West Sechelt.
Show Notes:
Our story on the Women’s Campaign School is here: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/campaign-school-seeks-more-women-candidates-1.23182655
Here are the links to our stories on Lori Pratt and Garry Nohr’s election plans.
http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/nohr-leaving-the-door-open-for-another-run-at-scrd-director-1.23188733
http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/school-board-chair-lori-pratt-running-for-scrd-area-b-seat-1.23182228
And, you can read Sean Eckford’s editorial on Acclimatizing to Acclamations here: http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/acclimatizing-to-acclamations-1.23188629
A late winter storm that hit the south coast of BC Feb. 23 has the podcast crew off for the day, but we’ve got a little taste of one of our major stories for this week.
Show notes:
Our latest updates on the storm are at coastreporter.net
Our story on the BC budget is at: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/ferry-fare-reduction-confirmed-1.23182207
Editor John Gleeson’s take on the possible impact of the Sunshine Coast being left out of the expanded area for the foreign buyers and speculation taxes http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/development-pressures-we-ain-t-seen-nothin-yet-1.23182287
Coast Beat Ep. 90: This week we talk water. Debates over whether to focus on emergency drought measures or securing a bigger drinking water supply continue at the Sunshine Coast Regional District. And, in salt water related news, a parliamentary committee on the latest derelict boat legislation hears from a couple of local government reps.
Show Notes:
Our story on the latest SCRD water debates: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/milne-urges-action-on-reservoir-1.23175112
Our story on SCRD directors Frank Mauro and Ian Winn’s appearance at the parliamentary committee studying Bill C-64: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/scrd-directors-to-weigh-in-on-abandoned-vessels-bill-1.23168935
Coast Beat Ep. 89:
This week, Sean and John sit down with Powell River – Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons in advance of the NDP government’s Throne Speech and February 20 budget.
We recorded the interview just after Health Minister Adrian Dix confirmed a site on shishalh Nation territory is likely to be the home of a controversial new long-term care facility.
Show Notes:
Our story on the Trellis/shishalh Nation deal to build a new long-term care home http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/deal-close-to-build-trellis-facility-on-sh%C3%ADsh%C3%A1lh-nation-land-says-dix-1.23167871
Coast Beat Ep. 88: Sophie takes us a little deeper into the science behind our front page story about a Roberts Creek amateur astronomer who made contact with a satellite NASA had given up for dead.
And, inspired by a bit of verse that showed up in our letters to the editor, Sean and John talk pipeline politics.
Show Notes:
Sophie Woodroofe’s story on Scott Tilley’s discovery of the IMAGE satellite: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/long-lost-nasa-satellite-found-alive-by-creeker-1.23161697
The mission website for NASA’s IMAGE satellite (which includes links to classroom projects and ‘To See the Invisible” : https://image.gsfc.nasa.gov/
This week Sean and John sit down for an extended interview with West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast and Sea to Sky MP Pam Goldsmith Jones who was in Sechelt earlier this week.
And, Sophie brings us some of the voices from the women’s march in Roberts Creek
Coast Beat Ep. 86: This week Sean, John and Sophie have more from the Coast Beat’s wild kingdom files - with a domestic animal chase
And, St. Hilda’s Anglican Church in Sechelt is in desperate need of repairs. We’ll take you inside for a look at the scale of the task facing the parishioners and the contractors
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on St. Hilda’s ongoing renovation woes: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/renovation-woes-continue-at-st-hilda-s-1.23122923
Sean Eckford’s story on the rescue of a drug-addled raccoon: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/wildlife-rehab-takes-in-drugged-raccoon-1.23148311
Our story on the report rejecting a cat bylaw in Sechelt: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/1.23148564
Coast Beat Ep. 85:
A year after the Sunshine Coast saw its first, and so far only, major spike in opioid overdose deaths a crew from the Coast’s newest, and smallest, volunteer fire department had to put their Naloxone training to the test for the first time.
And we take a trip into the familiar waters of petitions about BC Ferries
Show Notes:
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the Egmont Fire Department using its Naloxone training for the first time: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/egmont-firefighters-use-naloxone-to-fight-overdoses-1.23142044
John Gleeson’s editorial: http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/safeguards-prudent-amid-overdose-crisis-1.23142099
Our front page story on overdose deaths from January 2017: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/surge-in-opioid-ods-on-coast-1.7153721
Coast Beat Ep. 84:
For our first episode of 2018, Sean, John and Sophie look at electoral reform and we catch up with two more of the Liberal leadership candidates who’ve visited the riding.
Show Notes:
John Gleeson’s column on the upcoming electoral reform referendum http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/ready-for-a-referendum-on-how-you-vote-1.23131936
The province’s “How We Vote” engagement page https://engage.gov.bc.ca/howwevote
Our story about Todd Stone’s visit to the Sunshine Coast http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/todd-stone-the-next-generation-1.23135851
Our story about Andrew Wilkinson’s leadership bid http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/wilkinson-says-he-s-ready-to-take-on-ndp-from-day-1-1.23129417
Coast Beat Ep. 83:
Sean and John discuss the Site C decision, and Sophie Woodrooffe talks about her story about a secondary dwelling consultant.
Also, the province announces its ferry review and we tell you about the stories that stood out for us in a very, very newsworthy 2017.
Show notes: Here’s the link to our story on the ferry review: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/ferry-review-to-start-next-month-1.23124059
Sophie Woodrooffe’s piece on Pam Robertson is here: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/entrepreneur-says-secondary-homes-can-help-relieve-affordable-housing-shortage-1.23122487
And, this is when you can read John Gleeson’s editorial on the Site C decision: http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/ndp-ambushed-on-peace-river-1.23122620
Coast Beat Ep. 82: Sean and John welcome a new member to the team, and we're revisiting the fixed link debate now that the feasibility study has been released . We’ll also check in with the latest Liberal leadership candidate to visit the area and hear more about Sechelt's recent decisions on a location for a homeless shelter.
Show notes: Our story on the fixed link study: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/fixed-link-costs-far-outweigh-benefits-1.23115912
Our latest story on the shelter debate in Sechelt: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/council-rejects-ebbtide-shelter-site-upper-deck-could-open-by-christmas-1.23115886
Coast Beat Ep. 81: Sean and John are talking about local governments talking about how we take out the trash. And we’ll hear what a bunch of students think about the trash talking during Question Period in the Legislature
Show notes:
Here are the details on the Town of Gibsons community dialogue we talked about. Dec 6th, 7pm at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery on Marine Drive:
"Should garbage disposal and organics recycling be a municipal service in Gibsons? Is there a single solution that works for most households? Or should the Town transition away from mandatory collection and let residents choose the services they need from private companies? Come learn more and share your opinion."
Coast Beat Ep. 80:
This week’s announcement of a National Housing Strategy from the Trudeau government launches Sean and John on a wide ranging discussion of local housing issues
And, some public reaction from a recent meeting on the Sunshine Coast Regional District's water strategy.
Coast Beat Ep. 79:
We talk to a Sunshine Coast mountie who made national headlines for his outspoken stance on workplace issues about leaving the force, but carrying on the fight.
And, there could be a historic vote in Ottawa soon on whether a private members bill on abandoned vessels is dead in the water or stays afloat.
Show notes:
Our story about Chris Backus’ decision to leave the RCMP http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/aquatic-facility-reopening-delayed-due-to-pump-issue-1.23096783
Some of our other stories on the ‘stripeless’ protests and Backus’ activism on behalf of RCMP members
April 7, 2017 http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/mounties-change-their-stripes-as-part-of-nationwide-protest-1.14510165
May 18, 2017 http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/mounties-continue-stripe-protest-as-new-reports-call-for-change-1.20034243
September 7, 2017 http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/labour-day-crowd-hears-of-efforts-to-form-rcmp-union-1.22508096
A background piece from Kady O’Malley of iPolitics about MP Sheila Malcolmson’s next moves to keep her bill on abandoned vessels alive https://ipolitics.ca/2017/11/15/ndp-mp-make-history-appealing-committee-vote/
Sean and John discuss the unexpected choice of Sechelt mayor Bruce Milne as new Sunshine Coast Regional District chair and what it might mean for the dynamics of local government here on the Coast.
Show notes: Our story on Bruce Milne’s election to chair of the SCRD http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/milne-elected-scrd-chair-1.23089871
Our story on Sechelt’s reaction to the SCRD’s proposed OCP changes http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/milne-pans-ocp-redo-1.23089333
Our latest story on the SCRD’s water issue http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/scrd-chair-defends-water-strategy-1.23089312
Coast Beat Ep. 77: Sean and John delve into this week's front page story on the Community Forest's logging plan for the coming season and the possible local implications of new municipal campaign finance rules.
Show notes:
Our story on 2014 campaign spending in Gibsons http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/rowe-campaign-spending-dwarfed-senger-s-1.1775395
Our story on 2014 campaign spending in Sechelt http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/anti-henderson-campaign-outspent-milne-1.1775389
Coast Beat Ep. 76: Sean and John discuss Coast Reporter's recent coverage of issues in Gibsons, an interview BC Liberal leadership candidate Michael Lee, and what our local MLA has been saying about Uber at the Legislature.
Show notes: Here's our latest story on Gibsons: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/rowe-disappointed-as-town-faces-more-court-challenges-1.23075670 And, the story that got so much reaction: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/gibsons-alliance-marks-thanksgiving-with-rally-1.23062824
Coast Beat Ep. 75: We're back after a Thanksgiving break and Sean and John wade back into the deep end of the water debate here on the Sunshine Coast. We share some thoughts on recent comments from the mayor of Sechelt about the performance of our local MLA, and go to Parliament Hill where the abandoned and derelict vessels issue is being raised yet again.
Show Notes:
Our story on the Transport Canada inspection blitz in Sechelt Inlet: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/transport-canada-launches-inspection-blitz-in-sechelt-inlet-1.23069316
Coast Beat Ep. 74:
The Sunshine Coast Community Foundation has released a new Vital Signs update highlighting vulnerability on the Sunshine Coast. Vital Signs project co-manager Don Basham joins us for some background on the report, which is the centre-spread in this week's print edition.
We’ll also catch up with some discussion at the Legislature on one of our favourite topics – BC Ferries.
We've also got Sechelt mayor Bruce Milne’s response to residents of the Seawatch subdivision.
Show notes: The Sunshine Coast Vital Signs report is available online here: https://www.sccfoundation.com/vital-signs/pages/vital-signs-2017
Coast Beat Ep. 73: We’re anxiously watching the weather forecast hoping for a few days of sustained rainfall to avoid having to impose a total ban on outdoor water use and deploy an emergency siphon to draw extra water from Chapman Lake. Also on this episode: The economy of Gibsons Landing, and the politics of derelict and abandoned vessels.
Show Notes:
Our April 2016 article on the controversy over the metering project http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/scrd-defends-5-5m-water-meter-project-1.2226280
Our April 2017 article on the Chapman Lake expansion project http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/chapman-lake-expansion-project-delayed-to-2018-1.17293995
Background on the Nanaimo reservoir project https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/projects/projects-detail/reservoir-no-1
The Gibsons Harbour Area Economic Development Strategy can be found here: https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/44991/Gibsons%20Harbour%20Area%20Economic%20Development%20Strategy.pdf?handle=6FC8B17525974676BE3089625A102B6A
Coast Beat Episode 72: Some of the voices from the September 20 special committee session of Sechelt council for residents of Seawatch, and our full interview with BC Ferries president Mark Collins about the new schedules announced for the Sunshine Coast this week after months of public consultations.
Coast Beat Ep. 71: Sean and John discuss the latest moves in the debate over the Seawatch sinkholes and MLA Nicholas Simons on the NDP's first week in the Legislature as government.
Coast Beat Ep. 70: Sean and John talk a little provincial politics, the mayor of Sechelt on the tone of the correspondence they've had on a proposed homeless shelter, and a local RCMP officer tells a Labour Day crowd about their drive to form a union
Coast Beat Ep. 69: Sean, John and Christine talk about some out of the box thinking on housing and the debate over a homeless shelter, the Bolt is back, and we get some final thoughts from Christine as she heads off to new career pastures
Coast Beat Ep. 68: After a holiday break the podcast returns to some familiar topics - BC Ferries and bears. Sean, John and Christine look at the story of bear that tried to follow child into a Gibsons home and BC Ferries' new rules on car deck access and smoking.
Coast Beat Ep. 67: Sean and John discuss various developments around various developments in the Town of Gibsons.
Coast Beat will take a break next week for vacation, but we'll return with a new episode August 25.
Coast Beat Ep. 66: Sean, John and Christine wonder if there's a nastier tone creeping into the relationship between local governments and citizens. We also get an update on the BC NDP's plan for BC Ferries.
Coast Beat Ep. 65: Sean, John and Christine talk about the importance of the NDP government following through on a promise to cut ferry fares, and a feature interview with Jane Davidson - producer of the Festsival of the Written Arts. www.writersfestival.ca
Coast Beat Ep. 64: The controversial Trellis Seniors Services long-term care home slated for Sechelt is now to be built in Gibsons after a land deal with the town. MLA Nicholas Simons on the NDP cabinet. And Sean John and Christine talk perogies*
*At one point the subject of spelling comes up. We wondered if the newspaper writer's bible, the Canadian Press Stylebook, has any advice. Turns out it does. The accepted spelling for Canadian media is: perogy (s) and perogies (pl).
Coast Beat Ep. 63: As the province-wide state of emergency triggered by the Interior wildfires continues, resources from the Sunshine Coast have been sent to lend a hand. Sean and John talk about that as well as the obligatory cabinet speculation ahead of the July 18 swearing in of the NDP minority government. We've also got a bit of wildlife advice and a taste what opponents of a controversial road closure had to say to Gibsons town council.
Coast Beat Ep. 62: Back from the Canada Day long weekend, Sean and John delve into a grab bag of topics in the news including the Gospel Rock development in Gibsons, the NDP getting ready to govern and fire season
The Coast Beat team is getting ready for Canada Day, so we don’t have a new episode this week, so we're revisiting our story from Episode 57 on the new exhibit opening to the public July 4 at the Tems Swiya Museum in Sechelt featuring an incredible archeological find on the traditional territory of the shishalh Nation.
This week's update story: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sh%C3%ADsh%C3%A1lh-exhibit-opens-to-public-july-4-1.20830170
Our original print story from May: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sh%C3%ADsh%C3%A1lh-ancestors-come-to-life-1.20034046
Christine Wood’s 2012 piece on work underway at the site: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sib-will-fight-to-protect-4-000-year-old-burial-site-1.987799
We'll be back with a new episode July 7
We've been hearing a lot from readers, and local politicians, about the BC Ferries schedule consultation. Sean, John and Christine go through the online survey and discuss why some people aren't happy with the questions the company's asking. Also, the Legislature's clerk gave folks a lesson on the Speaker this week. We thought it was worth repeating.
Take the BC Ferries survey yourself: https://www.bcferries.com/about/ontime-sc/
Coast Beat Ep. 60: This week we focus on another podcast. Halfmoon Bay mom Rachel Horst just released a podcast she created called “Child Care Crisis on the Sunshine Coast”. We talked to her about creating the podcast, and we've included the podcast itself in this episode.
Here’s the direct link to Rachel Horst’s podcast on the Sunshine Coast’s child care situation:
https://www.facebook.com/rachel.horst.33/videos/10155025151355020/
And, to our print story: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/1.20611727
Coast Beat Ep. 59: After a brief vacation break Sean, John and Christine talk about the real estate and housing stories making the news this week and the troublesome bear in Selma Park.
Coast Beat Ep. 58: West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones visits the Coast Reporter offices on a break from Ottawa. She talks with Sean and John on a wide range of topics from derelict vessels to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls.
Coast Beat is on a holiday break June 2. New episodes return June 9.
Coast Beat Ep. 57: Sean, John and Christine talk about the incredible new museum exhibit showcasing a major archeological find on shishalh Nation territory, and we turn to a poli-sci prof from Cap U for some thoughts on the political landscape heading into next week's final count of the May 9 vote.
Show notes: Link to the story in this week’s Coast Reporter: http://tinyurl.com/kwwtzk8
Christine Wood’s 2012 piece on work underway at the site: http://tinyurl.com/n6hcsw9
Audio of Terence Clark courtesy Canadian Museum of History
Coast Beat Ep. 56: Sean and John discuss the outcome of the May 9 provincial election, the Coast Reporter team's sealed predictions are revealed, and we hear from the candidates about what happens next.
The provincial picture remains hazy at 11:50 p.m. May 9, but the contest is settled in Powell River - Sunshine Coast
Coast Beat Ep. 55: In our last podcast before the May 9 provincial election we talk to a poli-sci prof, Sean, John and Christine discuss the campaign and put their predictions in a sealed envelope, we hear from local government leaders and one last time from the three major candidates for Powell River-Sunshine Coast
Kim Darwin of the BC Green Party joins Sean and John for the third in our series of interviews with the candidates in Powell River - Sunshine Coast leading up to the May 9th election.
You can see the BC Greens' full platform here: http://www.bcgreens.ca/platform
If you're interested in the choral arrangement of Reg and Lynne Dickson's song, you can find that here: http://cypresschoral.com/Composers/Dickson.html
Mathew Wilson of the BC Liberals joins Sean and John for the second in our series of interviews with the candidates in Powell River - Sunshine Coast leading up to the May 9th election.
You can seen the BC Liberal platform at https://www.bcliberals.com/platform
Coast Beat Ep. 52: NDP incumbent Nicholas Simons joins Sean and John for the first in our series of interviews with the candidates in Powell River - Sunshine Coast leading up to the May 9th election.
The NDP released its provincial platform after our interview was recorded. You can see it here: https://www.bcndp.ca/platform
Coast Beat Ep. 51: Sean, John and Christine talk about the decision by some local RCMP members to change their stripes, and BC Ferries' acknowledgement that all is not well on Route 3 and they plan to work hard to change it.
Coast Beat Ep. 50: Sean, John and Christine talk about BC Ferries and the latest hiccups with the Langdale - Horseshoe Bay route, as well as some local politics and Girl Guide cookie preferences. Also, highlights from our interview with Buddy Boyd about Bolt Across Canada.
Coast Beat Ep. 49: Sean and Christine take a look at Sechelt's "hacked" community survey. Note to listeners. The incorrect file uploaded Mar. 24 was replaced Mar. 26 with the correct Ep. 49, we apologize for the error.
Coast Beat Ep. 48: Sean, John and Christine on the Seawatch sinkhole in Sechelt and the Ferry Advisory Committee's pre-election fact sheet for voters. Also; Norm Letnick's response on breweries in the ALR.
Coast Beat Ep. 47: We've put together a few short odds n' ends this episode, including Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie's story of Jane & Annie and a look back on Ryan Dempster's decision to pitch for Team Canada at the World Baseball Classic, which opened this week.
Coast Beat Ep. 46: Sean, John and Christine take on the Question of the Week - are SCRD directors fairly paid? Also, the shishalh Nation election, and how the latest developments in the long-term care debate on the Sunshine Coast were reflected at the Legislature and at Sechelt council. On top of all that, we've introduced some new theme music composed by Coast Reporter's very own Paul Dwyer; let us know what you think.
Coast Beat Ep. 45: Efforts to preserve a home in Gibsons with a long history and links to Canadian politics have Sean, Christine and John thinking about Sunshine Coast heritage buildings.
Coast Beat Ep. 44.5: It was a short week, so it's a short podcast. Sean heads out to Cliff Gilker Park in Roberts Creek to talk to the man behind the Creek's community drone Aerial Discovery
Coast Beat Ep. 44: Sean, John and Christine dive into the online debate sparked by our story on two cougars being killed in Roberts Creek. Also, some of the discussion at Gibsons council about property owners in Gibsons not clearing snow - in violation of a Town bylaw.
Coast Beat Ep. 43: We recorded this one as the storm hit on Feb. 3, so Sean and Christine talked about her other job as circulation manager and the challenges of getting the paper delivered in a storm. Jacob Roberts is off to new challenges and he has some advice for young journalists. And, we hear from candidates for MLA who spoke at the recent forum on long-term care.
Coast Beat Ep. 42: This week our editorial and some comments from the mayor of Sechelt have Sean, John and Christine talking about provincial election strategies and a unified government for the Sunshine Coast. We’ve got a feature interview with Cap-U Sunshine Coast dean Julia Denholm, and the Coast’s favourite major leaguer, Ryan Dempster, will take the mound for Team Canada.
Coast Beat Ep. 41: Sean, John and Christine discuss the upcoming shishalh Nation election and the stressful waiting game for long-term care workers facing the closure of their facilities. Jacob talks about a big MMA match and the mysteries of pickleball. Also, some thoughts on cycling challenges and Sechelt councillor Noel Muller on questions he's getting about his future on council.
Coast Beat Ep. 40: The team talks about our top story this week - the fentanyl crisis begins to hit home on the Sunshine Coast. Celebrating the New Year's baby. And, the snow on the Coast falls mainly in Gibsons.
Coast Beat Ep. 39: In our first episode of the new year the team looks back at 2016 and picks some stories to watch in 2017. Sean and John break down Coast Reporter's FOI request on the VCH/Trellis long-term care deal. And how the death near Sechelt of orca J34 fits into bigger concerns about J pod's health
Coast Beat Ep. 38: Sean, John and Christine look at the latest report on Sechelt’s waste water treatment plant and dissect John's mid-term analysis on how our local governments are doing. And, Jacob has more on the latest entrepreneurs to get a boost from a unique program here on the Coast.
Listener note: Coast Beat is taking a two week break for the holidays. We'll be back with a fresh episode the first week of January, 2017!
Coast Beat Ep. 37: Sean, John and Christine explore the PODS project. We hear a bit of the pitch for Howe Sound as a UNESCO biosphere. The whole team shares some thoughts on driving in the snow. And Jacob fill us in on the Sunshine Coast connection to the first ever longboarding competition in Saint Lucia.
Coast Beat Ep. 36: Sean, John and Christine talk pipeline politics and highlight another great piece of work by the Coast's emergency volunteers. And, Jacob gets his eagerly-awaited night of professional wrestling.
Coast Beat Ep. 35: Sean, John and Christine on this week's good news for a couple of non-profit housing projects. A well known zero-waste advocate looks to pass the torch. And, Jacob joins the rest of the team to talk about Sechelt's tentative steps into the difficult business of herding cats.
Coast Beat Ep. 34: Sean, John and Christine tackle the implications of municipal staff turnover, we get a preview of Coast Life, and Jacob gets psyched up for the return of All Star Wrestling.
Coast Beat Ep. 33: Sunshine Coast doctors speak out on long-term care, showing a united front to the health minister. Jacob goes faux-fox hunting. And, we offer some thoughts on the U.S. election.
Coast Beat Ep. 32: Sean, John and Christine on Sechelt council's review of projects aimed at seniors housing and care. And, Sean gets an update from Jacob on scary clowns and the sights and sounds he encountered on the Hallowe'en beat
Coast Beat Ep. 31: Sean, John, Christine and Jacob take a closer look at the fixed link proposals, and we go to Ottawa to hear some of the recent debate on derelict vessels.
Coast Beat Ep. 30: Sean, John and Christine talk about 30 years of shishalh Nation self government, which is marked with a special section and broad coverage in this week's paper. We hear from NDP leader John Horgan on raw log exports. And, Sean and Jacob anticipate new craft brewers/distillers setting up shop in Gibsons.
Coast Beat Ep. 29: Sean, John and Christine talk about the early start to municipal campaign season in Sechelt and the release of the long-awaited report on last summer's turmoil at the shishalh Nation. And, Jacob helps us break down an issue that's developing elsewhere, but still hasn't reached our shores: scary clowns.
Coast Beat Ep. 28: Heading into the Thanksgiving weekend it looks like Sunshine Coasters are pretty content, or at least more content that some other British Columbians - Sean, John and Christine look at the results of the latest Vital Signs survey. Jacob on changing his ways when it comes to screen time. And, a peek inside the newly renovated Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives with curator Matthew Lovegrove.
Coast Beat Ep. 27: Sean, John and Christine mull over the new bear essentials after the second confirmed appearance of a grizzly on the Sunshine Coast this year. Sean has a feature interview with Steve Wright of the Sound Space (www.thesoundspace.net). And, Jacob spends a day with the Air Cadets
Coast Beat Ep. 26: A plan to ban on-street parking along Shaw Rd. to create bike lanes causes a stir in Gibsons. Sean, John and Christine ride right in. Sean sits down with Charlene SanJenko of Powherhouse. And, Jacob gives us a rundown on the local Terry Fox runs.
Coast Beat Ep. 25: Sean, John and Christine talk about reaction to VCH's public meeting on the plan to partner with a private company for long-term care. We hear from one of the organizers of Elphinstone Logging Focus about the arrest of protestors Sept. 9. And Jacob goes to the dogs.
Coast Beat Ep. 24: Sean and John on housing questions and some of the push back on one affordable housing plan. Changes to long-term care dominate Labour Day speeches. Sean, Christine and Jacob on tackle the growing influence of the Homework-Industrial Complex (with apologies to Dwight Eisenhower)
Coast Beat Ep. 23: Sean, John and Christine set sail for a host of BC Ferries stories, topped off by a quiz! Highlights from this week's housing town hall. And, Jacob gives us the skinny on Sk8 Skool
Coast Beat Ep. 22: We look at some of the answers to the questions we've been asking since a home outside the fire protection area burned Aug 16. Sean and Christine delve into stories about creatures great and small. And Jacob tries to explain the many types of Jiu Jitsu
Coast Beat Ep. 21: Sean, John and Christine discuss the many questions raised by a recent house fire in Port Mellon - an area outside the local Fire Protection District.
Jacob has some news about local hockey players and tough kegging.
The Fire Protection Districts are marked out on the Sunshine Coast Regional District's online mapping page: http://www.scrd.ca/myscrdmaps
Coast Beat Ep. 20: We take another look at the Sunshine Coast real estate market with a focus on the impacts on renters, and how Vancouver's foreign buyer tax will affect this area. Sean, John, and Christine talk about the shishalh Nation's plan to gauge reaction to a reconciliation agreement. Jacob highlights a winning performance by a local Olympic hopeful. And bits and pieces on Cara the lost dog, the Festival of the Written Arts and the federal government's latest marijuana moves.
Coast Beat Ep. 19: Sean, Christine and Jacob talk about updates on the Max Dupreez & Myles Gray stories, the pending sale of the Sechelt Legion, and Cars (classic cruisers & EVs!).
Links to a couple of websites we mention: http://www.coasterscarclub.ca/sleepy-hollow http://www.plugshare.com/
Coast Beat Ep. 18: It's our first "Beach Blanket Podcast", Sean takes Christine and Jacob to the beach just down from the office to enjoy the view and some sun while we talked about homelessness on the Sunshine Coast, the District of Sechelt losing another CAO, climate change strategies, ferry chaos and the Gibsons Sea Cavalcade.
Coast Beat Ep 17: Sean, John and Christine discuss the major agreements announced between the shishalh Nation and the province this week. And, the SCRD hears a pitch to support development of the Salish Sea Marine Trail for paddlers.
On Coast Beat Episode 16: Ahead by more than a century - Celebrating the oldest person on the Sunshine Coast. Sechelt's sudden move to suspend curbside recycling pick-up. Sunshine Coast Regional District directors want the public to know more about a controversial plan to draw more water from a provincial park lake. And, the BC Bike Race rolls through the Sunshine Coast (still its most challenging section according to some riders we talked to).
Coast Beat Ep. 15: Sean, John and Jacob reflect on their experiences covering the July 2015 Old Sechelt Mine fire and some of the lessons for the community. Sechelt Council reacts to the updated report on the future of the sewer plant that Christine broke in our July 1 paper. And the potential new owner of Gibsons United Church faces some opposition to his plan to live there with his family.
Coast Beat Ep 14: Sean and John talk about growing evidence that Sunshine Coasters aren’t sold on VCH’s plan for long-term care. Christine on the revelations in a report on the sewer treatment plant accidently released early by the District of Sechelt. Sean quizzes Jacob, our office millennial and birthday boy, on what life is like for 20-somethings on the Sunshine Coast. And, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association is mobilizing to try to stop SCRD's Chapman Lake project.
Coast Beat Ep. 13: Sean, John and Christine discuss shishalh Nation Chief Calvin Craigan’s first press conference since protests last month, where he also revealed a reconciliation agreement is close. SCRD votes to support Persephone Brewing’s application for non farm use of its ALR land. And, we learn that Jacob’s getting more at home on the range.
On Ep. 12 of the Coast Beat: Marking Orlando during Sunshine Coast Pride, Editor John has both Gordie Howe and Vladimir Putin on his mind this week, SD 46 trustees play a little Simon Says - shishalh Nation style, and Jacob looks ahead to the 10th running of the BC Bike Race.
Here are links to some of the things we talk about this week.
shíshálh Nation language dictionary at the UBC Open Collection: https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubccommunityandpartnerspublicati/52387/items/1.0107947
Sunshine Coast Pride Week: www.sunshinecoastpride.com
BC Bike Race: http://www.bcbikerace.com
Coast Beat Episode 11. Sean and John look at the delays facing the SCRD’s Chapman Lake project, and the latest reaction to Vancouver Coastal Health’s decision to close 2 residential care facilities in favour of a new privately run centre. MPs debate a motion on derelict vessels. And Jacob Roberts checks out the Quake Cottage. Spoiler: He’s all shook up.
On Coast Beat Episode 10: A detailed look at Vancouver Coastal Health’s announcement of a deal with the Trellis Group to build a new long term care facility in Sechelt, and close Totem Lodge and Shorncliffe. Sean, John and Christine kick around the latest musings on the fixed link idea. And, Jacob Roberts checks out the Mini Maker Faire.
In Episode 9: Elphinstone Logging Focus sets up another camp, hoping to stop BCTS from auctioning another cut block, Sechelt looking at a $3.5 million dollar plan to re-engineer Davis Bay beach, an editorial stance on bad driving, and Jacob Roberts on needing to come up with an idea for his column this week.
Links to material we refer to in the podcast:
October 1988 front page coverage of the completion of the Sechelt Canal Parkway feasibility study http://tinyurl.com/zzjrhww
Baby barred owl http://tinyurl.com/gtyyxg4
Coast Beat Ep. 8: Sean, John and Christine talk about shenanigans at local council meetings and in Parliament, Jacob’s back from releasing bear cubs back into the wild, and Christine calls Sean out for disrobing in the newsroom…
Here are the links to a couple of things we reference in the podcast:
CPAC video of the May 18 fracas in the Commons: http://www.cpac.ca/en/programs/house-of-commons/episodes/47658712/
ICBC’s “Gear it or shear it” motorcycle safety videos: http://www.icbc.com/road-safety/sharing/motorcycle-safety/Pages/Default.aspx
Episode 7 of the Coast Beat – Chief agrees to leave of absence to end SIB lockout, real estate frenzy sparks building boom but raises concerns, and where the heck is Jacob Roberts?
On the Coast Beat Ep. 6 – Senior Reporter Christine Wood, Editor John Gleeson, and Reporter Sean Eckford talk about the challenges of telling the story of the lock-out protest at the shishalh Nation, local RCMP offer details about their approach to marijuana dispensaries, and Jacob Roberts’ dad pitches in to help us cover one of the Sunshine Coast’s signature events.
The Coast Beat Episode 5: MLA Nicholas Simons goes to bat for a dementia patient stuck in hospital because of waiting lists for specialized care, the head of one of the Sunshine Coast’s most successful charity events steps aside, and runners in the Mountain Grind step up, down, and sideways in a race against nature and man-made obstacles.
Episode 4 of the Coast Beat podcast, featuring stories about an increase in the number of discarded needles turning up around Sechelt, efforts to clear up a derelict vessel in Howe Sound, a new smoking bylaw in Gibsons, editor John Gleeson taking aim at some problems he sees at Sechelt Council, and the area’s MP defending the Saudi arms deal in Parliament.
Episode 3 of the Coast Beat podcast, featuring stories about electric bikes for compostables collection, plans for a bear cub rehab centre, and reaction to the SCRD's new AG zoning as well as the usual roundup with the reporters and some special guests to kick it all off.