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Sea2SkyPodcastSep 19, 2018
Election 2022 - Armand Hurford (Mayoral Candidate)
Squamish has been the home of Armand's family for four generations, giving him a deep understanding of its history and a vested interest in its future. He has served as councilor for the last four years and owns and operates a local business for the past 15 years. He is a founding member of SORCA and a life-long volunteer with SquamishDays Loggers Sports. He truly believes in finding common ground and building effective working relationships to tackle the complicated issues of our growing community.
Election 2022 - Jenna Stoner
Incumbent Councilor Jenna Stoner has I5 years experience working at the intersection of business, government, and environmental conservation. She was born here and raalong the corridor. I have personally witnessed the transformations that Squamish has gone through over the past three decades. I value the history of this town and continue to be inspired by the diversity, adaptability and resiliency of this community.
Election 2022 - Mike Young (Mayoral Candidate)
Attracted to the natural beauty and quieter lifestyle, Mike and his wife made the decision to relocate to Squamish from Burnaby in 2001. Motivated by family, he created a business, which has grown and thrived over the past 16 years. A company that started off small but with passion, perseverance, and dedication has flourished into a respected leader in its field, providing numerous opportunities and employing dozens of Sea to Sky residents. He wants to make a positive impact on the community both he and his family love. He has a vision for a future that is inclusive, vibrant, sustainable, and abundant in opportunities for everyone.
Election 2022 - Gord Addison
A long time resident (almost 30 years) and infatuated with all things recreational. He has worked with and consulted businesses in opinion polling, tourism and accommodation, market research and as political staff. He knows the ins and outs of the big players in our region and wants to use his knowledge to benefit Squamish and it’s residents.
Election 2022 - Rajan Hans
Squamish born and raised, the owner of Diamond Head Security, founder of Squamish First and running for councilor. He is part of a group of independent candidates who agree on the same three pillars — infrastructure investment, smart growth and housing for the middle class.
Election 2022 - Andrew Hamilton
A physics professor at Quest University, a husband, and a father of two boys. His career in research and academia has allowed him to live in several countries including; the United States, Switzerland, and South Africa. Squamish is now his “forever” home and he wants to use his skills to make this town better and improve it’s political discourse.
Election 2022 - Chris Pettingill
Incumbent Chris Pettingill is a strong believer in Green Tech opportunities in Squamish and B.C. He has served as a Director and Chair for the Squamish Chamber of Commerce, Inside Edge (Sea-to-Sky knowledge-based industry association), and was a participant in Startup Squamish. Prior to joining municipal council, he served as an executive volunteer with the My Sea to Sky environmental sustainability organization fighting for a sustainable economy. Focused not only on local tech and green opportunities.
Election 2022 - Lauren Greenlaw
Resident of (4) years, GeoChemist/ Teacher Quest University, B.Sc. Eng. in Geological Engineering, M.Sc. in Geochemistry, Consultant and Mom. Lauren Greenlaw steps into the Sea to Sky Podcast to discuss her experiences locally and abroad that lend to the role of Councilor and her Campaign. Lauren feels her education and experience in GeoScience and Engineering will be an assist to local council and assist in ensuring a broad and diverse discussion within Council chambers on all matters but most specifically the environment.
SquamishGreenlaw.ca
Election 2022 - John French
Born and raised, Incumbent Councillor John French dropped into the Sea to Sky Podcast to discuss the current campaign and some of the issues he feels are important to Squamish including those items he would like to continue advancing after fours years in municipal government.
Raised and active in the community, John has been a lifelong volunteer with many local groups. He feels this lived experience gives him a unique perspective in council chamber and is looking to continue the conversation around big issues such as housing affordability and transit both locally and regionally.
johnfrench.ca
Election 2022 - Deanna Lewis (Mayoral Candidate)
Raised in Squamish, Entrepreneur, Spokesperson and former Squamish Nation Councillor, Deanna Lewis sits down with the Sea to Sky Podcast to discuss her Bid for Mayor in the 2022 Squamish Municipal Election. We touch on all the pressing issues and why she feels she is the right person for the right reasons.
A former Squamish Nation Councillor, Deanna Lewis, feels she can help foster relations in Council Chambers and with local groups including the Squamish Nation. Her background in teaching and experience in governance during her (4) Year term with the Squamish Nation provides her a solid foundation she feels will allow council to make advances at the outset.
deannalewisformayor.ca
Election 2022 - Christina Walsh
Long time Squamish Resident, Local Author, Political Staffer and Mom. Christina Walsh joins the Sea to Sky Podcast to discuss her 2022 Platform and bid for Municipal Council position, the issues she feels are facing the community, and the work she would like to do if elected to the next term on council.
As a Mother of two girls in Squamish, Christina feels it important to lead by example and foster diversity of opinion in council chamber to ensure the needs of families are being considered in the discussions at town hall. She also feels working with local MLA – Patrick Weiler will foster relationships at the Provincial and federal levels of government.
christinawalsh.ca
Election 2022 - Eric Andersen
Incumbent Councillor and long time resident, Eric Anderson joins the Sea to Sky Podcast to talk about the 2022 Campaign, the pressing political topics facing Squamish in the upcoming term and his experiences from the last four years.
A multi lingual, research and communications consultant who has worked in the forestry, wood products, bioenergy, tourism and transportation industries, Eric brings a diverse outlook to Council.
facebook.com/ericandersenforsquamish
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Business Not As Usual
We caught up with Christine McLeod of Everyday Leaders on a rare day where she was actually taking the time to relax on the water, and chatted about how businesses and entrepreneurs have been coping with the pandemic. Also, what businesses could do to make consumers feel safe to go out and shop again, and what might happen if we get a second wave.
http://everydayleaders.ca/
Interview with MP Patrick Weiler
Yes, it’s been a while since we have released an episode, but these are unprecedented times. We are all now familiar with using technology to communicate and we figured “Hey, this should make things a lot easier!”
And what a way to kick things off but getting our MP Patrick Weiler on the record about all the stuff happening right now.
Alas, producing this episode wasn’t like riding a bike; the tablet we use for interviews was smashed by a child only to find out when setting up to record (in another location since said child and sibling are never quiet), the tablet turned on and seemed to work only to shut down mid-interview, and you’ll notice it half way through. A big thanks to Patrick for putting up with the gear issues and for the patience to stay online, so once MacGyvering the rig was done, we reconnected and finished the interview.
(Up next we will be interviewing local UFC fighter Cole Smith and everything should be 100% for that!)
Shaken but not stirred
We finally managed to get a sit down with the owner of Gillespie's & Boozewitch, President of the Squamish Craft Beverage Association, and self professed troublemaker, Kelly Ann Woods, to chat about her industry and it's culture in Squamish - and who is none too pleased about the District's rezoning of the Business Park.
www.gillespiesfinespirits.com
https://squamish.ca/yourgovernment/projects-and-initiatives/2020-zoning-bylaw-update/
It's all about the arts!
We had a coffee with Amy Liebenberg of the Squamish Arts Council and chatted about all the activities and programs they have put together for the community to enjoy the arts - Wind Festival, Summer Camp Scholarships, Amped in the Park, Squamish Art Walk, and many other youth programs...
https://squamishartscouncil.com/
Taking a new direction
We caught up with outgoing Executive Director of the Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association, Anne Kadwell, to chat about what direction her organization may be taking in the future. The BIA is proud to put on many big events (especially Canada Day), for all residents of Squamish – but perhaps they have grown beyond their scope and now take away from what the BIA are needed to do – advocate for downtown merchants. We also dive into the issues the BIA are facing now and what they might be dealing with in the future. And, of course, this year’s Canada Day celebration downtown and at Brennan Park.
Cheers Squamish!
The Squamish Beer Festival returns for a 5th year, July 6th, showcasing 55+ different craft breweries and cideries. We had a chat with one of the organizers, Scott McQuade, on how over 2000 beer lovers will come together to celebrate their passion for great beer and mountain culture.
Unlock the Cosmos
We visited Kirsten Andrews, one of the festival organizers, to chat about the big local event coming next month - including the artists, the activities, craft beverages, and even the first allowed cannabis consumption tent ever in BC! Get more info here... https://constellationfest.ca
Merry Krampus
* We love good satire! Happy Holidays and all the best in the New Year!
Depressed for the holidays
Advocating for cannabis
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Check out the 53 Days of Legalized Marijuana this Saturday, December 15th - www.eventbrite.ca/e/53-days-of-legalized-marijuana-tickets-53407141197
53 Days of Legalized Marijuana
What Can We Learn About Cannabis and it’s Effect on Local Economics, Health and Land Use?
About the Event:
It’s been 53 days since the federal government legalized cannabis. There are companies positioning themselves to take part in the economy, both large and small. What will happen to the small business owners who grew the cannabis industry into what it is today? How will municipalities adapt to accept or reject the new cannabiz economy? What do we know about cannabis and how will our knowledge grow now that it is no longer a controlled substance? Join us for an evening of presentations by people who have been working in areas that impact our everyday life, our community and our economy.
The event will also be followed by a Happy Holidays After Party either at Aligned or a nearby venue.
Feature Speakers:
1) Dr. Aaron Shapiro, Forensic Toxicologist
Dr. Aaron Shapiro is a board-certified forensic toxicologist and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. His current areas of research include drug-impaired driving and the impact of cannabis on fentanyl-related deaths.
2) Bron Hogan, Craft Specialist BC Craft Supply
Bron’s passion for community and the unique culture of Cannabis in BC led him to co-founding BC Craft Supply. This opportunity has allowed him to utilize his expertise and industry connections to advocate for the micro-producers of cannabis, allowing them to compete in a market that is at risk of being dominated by large-scale growers.
3) Brian Raiser, Owner of 99 North, the corridors first dispensary
Bron’s passion for community and the unique culture of Cannabis in BC led him to co-founding BC Craft Supply. This opportunity has allowed him to utilize his expertise and industry connections to advocate for the micro-producers of cannabis, allowing them to compete in a market that is at risk of being dominated by large-scale growers.
4) Susan Chapelle, Director of Government Relations, BC Craft Supply, Healthcare Researcher
Susan Chapelle has been active in local politics and changing the landscape for cannabis in Squamish. As a local advocate for healthcare and economy, her passion for helping small businesses enjoy access to the economy translates well into her advocacy for small enterprise micro-growers.
Help Community Christmas Care once again help others
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Can Canadian film be saved?
Links:
Goners trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF3k8J12wM0
Acquintance trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRHegL5uWH0
WFF: F*** You All: The Uwe Boll Story
Synopsis: Behind the lens with the most hated man in Hollywood.
Links to check out…
www.imdb.com/title/tt8476314/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SIXHA7vQ4A
prairiecoastfilms.com/
www.facebook.com/PrairieCoastFilms/
WFF: The Dancing Dogs of Dombrova
Villainizing Airbnb
(Also, please note that we'll have to start confiscating mobile devices from our guests as you will hear periodic audio interference buzz in the recording)
It's Showtime
Homeless in Whistler
Josh Thome - Hear the Call
Hear The Call: Salmon Nation: vimeo.com/273028796
VIMFF FB Event link: www.facebook.com/events/184651122432176/?active_tab=about
Synopsis: In Hear the Call: Salmon Nation, singer Ashleigh Ball of Hey Ocean! travels with filmmaker Josh Thome to BC’s remote coast to meet Alexandra Morton, one of the worlds most celebrated marine biologists for her work with BC’s keystone species, salmon. Exploring the coast with Alexandra, Ashleigh is amazed to learn about the elaborate role salmon play in weaving together the entire coastal ecosystem. She is equally disturbed to learn that the wild salmon are being decimated by disease and pollution introduced from Atlantic salmon farms.
Summer bodies are made in winter
Get Mo'ed: Get to work and build those relationships
Buy Low, Sell High, Real Estate in the Sea to Sky Part II
Ready to get their hands dirty
Not giving up on the good fight
A Scary Tale of the Birth of Fake News
Just one problem though - it really didn't cause that much of a panic - and the blame lies upon America's newspapers. During the depression, radio was taking away advertising revenue from newspapers, and this was an opportunity for print to discredit radio as a source of news.
"The newspaper industry sensationalized the panic to prove to advertisers, and regulators, that radio management was irresponsible and not to be trusted... the myth persists because it so perfectly captures our unease with the media's power over our lives... we retell the story because we need a cautionary tale about the power of media. Just as radio was the new medium of the 1930s, opening up exciting new channels of communication, today the Internet provides us with both the promise of a dynamic communicative future and dystopian fears of a new form of mind control; lost privacy; and attacks from scary, mysterious forces. This is the fear that animates our fantasy of panicked hordes—both then and now."
www.slate.com/articles/arts/history/2013/10/orson_welles_war_of_the_worlds_panic_myth_the_infamous_radio_broadcast_did.html
"At the press conference the morning after the show, (23 year old) Welles repeatedly denied that he had ever intended to deceive his audience. But hardly anyone, then or since, has ever taken him at his word. His performance, captured by newsreel cameras, seems too remorseful and contrite, his words chosen much too carefully. Instead of ending his career, War of the Worlds catapulted Welles to Hollywood, where he would soon make Citizen Kane. Given the immense benefit Welles reaped from the broadcast, many have found it hard to believe that he harbored any regrets about his sudden celebrity."
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/infamous-war-worlds-radio-broadcast-was-magnificent-fluke-180955180/
Squamish Mayor has last word
BC Electoral Reform – Facts & Nuances
We learn a great deal information about this referendum, but we also learned not to keep our cell phone near our recording devices – apologies for any sound glitches, they are not throughout the podcast, but are noticeable but temporary.
Predictions for the Sea to Sky
Buy Low, Sell High, Real Estate in the Sea to Sky
Election Profile - John Grills
Two-term incumbent Councillor John Grills noted accomplishments over his term in office include, work on wildfire, the new Nesters Waste Depot, the Whistler Community Services Society building and the Audain Art Museum. He was also among those pushing for increased transit and free transit weekends in the summer, as well as acquisitions like the Parkhurst and Prism lands. Grills first came to Whistler to ski in 1975, and his first foray into the local business community came when he opened The Keg at the Mountain in 1983.
Election Profile - Janice Lloyd
As a former captain with BC Ferries, Janice was tasked with massive responsibilities, gaining experience she now hopes to lend to the Whistler council table.Lloyd first arrived in Whistler in 1965, and has lived in the community since 1970. She was one of the original members of the arts council in the ‘80s, and is on the board of directors of the Mature Action Community and as well, she is heading into her 26th year as a mountain host. In preparing for this year’s council run, she has been a regular attendee at council meetings, on top of her regular and extensive volunteer work in the community.
Election Profile - Duane Jackson
After four years away from the council table, former councilor Duane is throwing his hat back in the ring. A designer, planner and builder by trade, Jackson has lived in Whistler for 26 years with his wife and three kids. During his last stint on council, he sat on the RMOW’s Finance and Audit Committee and Illegal Spaces Task Force (serving as chair of both), as well as being involved with the Whistler Public Library, Whistler Housing Authority, Whistler 2020 Development Corp., Cheakamus Community Forest and the Audain Art Museum.
Oh! Cannabis III – IT’S LEGAL!
www.99northdispensary.com/
Election Profile - Melanie Tardif
Melanie wants to be the ‘green’ seat on Whistler council. She advocates for better affordability for local residents, and wants to implement strategies to study and mitigate over tourism. She also proposes that as a Millennial she can play a strong part as a voice for that politically under represented demographic in Whistler.
Election Profile - Jeff Murl
Jeff has been visiting Whistler since childhood, and works as a ski instructor for the last 15 years. After earning a degree in finance from UBC, Murl ran a successful restaurant for many years in North Vancouver, but his heart always belonged in Whistler. Now he hopes to bring his years of experience in finance, accounting, and small business to the council table.
Election Profile - Brian Reid
Brian has lived in Whistler since 1992 and has worked at his current job at WRM Strata Management for the past 17 years. For him, Whistler is more than just a home, “This is where my family of friends is and this is the place most dear to my heart.”
Election Profile - Dawn Titus
Dawn is a retired local school teacher and former ski instructor. She says after living in Whistler for 35 years she wants to give back to the community. Her platform includes affordability for locals, financial responsibility and environmental stewardship. She regularly attends council meetings as a private citizen, and promises that if elected she will give municipal affairs her full time attention.
