CJMP Podcast

What does it take to organize the Powell River Studio Tour? We chatted with Alfred Muma, founder and organizer, to find out!

CJMP caught up with Chloe, Cedric and Scott of Townsite Brewing to talk about hops and bittering beers. Featured below is the label for their Timewarp beer, a seasonal beer made with local hops.

A nice in-the-studio conversation with local trailmaster Eagle Walz! Listen in for the story of the Sunshine Coast Trail, excerpts from the guest book and more :D

Photo: Peter Gynd, from Facebook event

On today's news briefs: Fentanyl, report cards, rodents, and local events!

The All Candidates Meeting was held at the Salish Centre on August 24, 2016 in advance of the September 10, 2016 election for the Tla'amin Nation. Each candidate had five minutes to describe their platform with a question period in the second half. Moderated by Dan Devita. 

Speakers in order 

Hegus Candidates: 

Clint Williams (Incumbent)

Vern Pielle

John Steven Hackett 

Legislature Candidates: 

Doreen Hawkins

Anthony Williams 

Walter Paul (Incumbent)

Grace Adams

Larry Louie (Incumbent)

Clint Williams 

Denise Smith

Doreen Point

David Louie

John Steven Hackett (Incumbent)

Shawn Louie

Tyrone Wilson (T-Bone)

Question period (about 1:10:00)

Lori Sparrow (arrived late, legislature candidate) (Incumbent)

On this episode, coverage of the All Candidates Meeting in advance of the Tla’amin election. We also talk to Eagle Walz, co-founder of the Sunshine Coast Trail who in 1992, wanted to preserve the front-country for generations. The Powell River Studio Tour kicks off this weekend and Alfred Muma gives us a rundown of what to expect. All this and MORE!

What can you plant this time of year for a brilliant winter garden? CJMP News caught up with Suzan Roos to talk about winter greens and more!

CJMP News caught up with Francine Ulmer, the Powell river wildsafe community coordinator. She gave us an update on what the bears are up to.

Last weekend, August 13 and 14, was the biennial Texada Island Studio Tour and for all the work that went into promoting the event, organizers said they had a record turnout. Twenty-plus artists living on the island opened their studios to the public and organizer ~400 visitors in all. This piece was produced by Galen Muma.

That piece was produced by CJMP News producer and soundboard operator Galen Muma. The Powell River Studio Tour is scheduled is coming up on August 27 and 28

Watercolour from the Texada Paint Out 2015 at Shingle Beach (24X18") by Marilyn Timms

On today’s show, prisons, pipelines and winter greens. We talked to the Correctional Investigator of Canada about privatized prisons here in Canada. We also get the latest on the bear break-ins around Powell River as well as highlights from the Texada Island Studio tour.

(Photo from Marin Master Gardeners)

CJMP caught up with market manager Juhli Jobi to talk about trends in food production and farmers' markets.

Sustainable seafood can be defined as species that are caught or farmed in a way that ensures the long-term health and stability of that species, as well as the greater marine ecosystem.

West Coast FishCulture, the company that runs the Lois Lake hatchery is considered a leader among fish farms, globally. They are an Oceanwise recommended product and are in the process of being certified by Monterey Bay, which has the most stringent guidelines in north america.

Listen in for the interview

Photo: Westcoastfishculture.ca

Reconciliation is an ongoing process involving all Canadians. The recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission include reporting back to Canadians on the progress. CJMP reporter Zoe Ludski interviews community members living in and around the Tla'Amin Nation regarding their experiences.

On today’s show, a short documentary feature about Reconciliation in Powell River. It’s about how Powell Riverites and First Nations are connecting following the Truth and Reconciliation’s recommendations. Then a tour of the Lois Lake salmon hatchery, where we had a chance to see the base of operations that house more than a million fish that end up on many menus in Powell River and the region. After that we get an update from Juhli Jobi on the farmers market and how the new urban agriculture bylaw might affect those farmers.

On today’s summery, breezy edition of CJMP NEWS, stay tuned for news from Lund, and land swaps with the regional district. Townsite historian Ann Nelson comes back to talk about Powell River’s mill town mentality over the years. And, ask a fishery officer. Hear from our local DFO supervisor. All this and more on CJMP News.